Hello Beautiful Lady, yes I'm talking to you. The one who picked up this book. There are so many things in life to leave us feeling beat down and put out. It's time we brush off the dust, shake those things off, and stand up with confidence. It is time to become a Confident Lady of Purpose. Maybe you are in the same place I once stood, thinking there's no way to rebuild something so shattered. I'm here to tell you, there is hope!

We're going to pull out my recipe card, go through the 7 Principles of Self and get cooking! We'll start with discovering who you are (self-concept), what you think of yourself (self-respect), and how much you appreciate the Lady you are (self-love). After that, we'll speak about putting things into motion (self-esteem and self-motivation) and understanding your purpose (self-confidence and self-worth). It is the combination of these 7 principles of self-discovery that will set the foundation for Becoming a Lady of Purpose.

CJ Fortson has been teaching the "7 Principles of Self" through her Inner Beauty Formula study since 2004. Despite the hardships of her life, she has endured through the strength of God to become a teacher of purpose. She formed a ministry called The Sheltering Tree Ministries in Lubbock, Texas where she worked closely with woman of all backgrounds as they walked through many of her same trials- physical abuse, divorce, and becoming a widow.

Today, she continues mentoring women through her ministry. CJ currently lives in north-central Texas with her husband David.