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Cherish Momma

Shaun Bradford

What advice would you give to your teenage self?

I would advise my teenage self to extend grace to my mother. Understand that although she is a mother, she’s human, too. She wants to be loved, respected, and appreciated, just like you. She’s had her heart broken more times than you know, but she always manages to recover—at least outwardly. You will later learn the toll it took on her mentally, emotionally, and physically. Give her hugs. Tell her you love her. Buy her little gifts. Write her notes. Love on her because one day, she’ll be gone, and you will wish that you had done all those things throughout your relationship, not just the last few months of her life.

Cherish Momma♥️

I wish I could give her one more hug.🌺
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Eyeliner

Shaun Bradford

Describe an item you were incredibly attached to as a youth. What became of it?

Funny story! As a teenager, I would not leave the house without eyeliner. I had to wear it everywhere. I was so addicted to it. But who wasn’t in the 80s and early 90s?

So, what became of it?

I joined the Air Force and went to basic training. Once I discovered I could live without eyeliner, I stopped wearing it all the time. Now, 30 plus years later, I only wear it when I put makeup on, which is a few times a month—if that.☺️

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My Mission Is Simple

Shaun Bradford

What is your mission?

My mission is simple—to make the world a kinder, better place for everyone, including future generations. Let’s spread kindness.♥️ ~Shaun

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Being A Mother

Shaun Bradford

What are you most proud of in your life?

I am most proud of being a mother. Almost daily, I marvel at the fact that I actually have children—adult children. I never knew I could love and be loved so deeply. They are my biggest cheerleaders, my greatest supporters, my protectors, my encouragers, my friends (they still know I’m their mom). The relationship I have with them is the relationship I always longed for with my mother, and now I have it. I am truly blessed.🥰

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Nonprofits and Organizations That Support Causes I Am Passionate About

Shaun Bradford

If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to?

If I had a million dollars to give away—meaning I’m in a good place financially to give it away☺️—I would give it to nonprofits and other organizations that support the same or similar causes I am passionate about.

So many people require assistance due to inequities, lack of resources, health disparities, disasters (both natural and man made), geographic locations, and just life in general (our mental and emotional wellbeing definitely matters). I wish I could personally help everyone; however, I know that’s impossible. Therefore, I would give to organizations that can. It would be my way of reaching those I cannot physically see or touch.

My mission in life is to spread as much love and hope to as many people as possible. I believe meeting their needs will in turn accomplish this. So, yeah, that’s what I would do.♥️

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Already Doing Them

Shaun Bradford

List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter.

I stopped focusing on money a few years ago to pursue what I truly wanted to do, which included: creating whatever I imagined, supporting others’ dreams, and working towards a kinder, healthier world. As they say, the money will come; and honestly, it has. I am beyond blessed.☺️

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I Could Relax More

Shaun Bradford

What could you do more of?

Had to really think about this one. I would say I could relax more. Relax, not rest. I believe I get an adequate amount of rest, even though I only sleep a few hours a night. However, I never truly relax. Even in my down time, my mind is forever racing, and not in a bad way. It just never slows down, and this often causes tension. So, I could relax a bit more. Exhaling…

Shaun

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Put God First

Shaun Bradford

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

The best advice I’ve ever received was to put God first. Over the years, I have tried to do things my way and on my own, and they never quite worked out right. Then, when I started putting God first—truly putting Him first and trusting Him with the outcome—everything started working out, and even better than I imagined. So, putting God first was the best advice I ever received.♥️

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Fresh Air & Sunlight

Shaun Bradford

What things give you energy?

Fresh air and sunlight give me energy. There’s nothing like breathing in fresh air, or opening my blinds in the morning to let the sunlight in.☀️ ~Shaun

This is me breathing in fresh air and enjoying the sunlight.
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Born to Lead?

Shaun Bradford

Do you see yourself as a leader?

Many, many moons ago—going back to childhood—I was always the leader. Always the first to take charge. Always the first to hand out orders (yeah…I really thought I was running things😄). The most outspoken, most reliable, most helpful, and one who could bring others together. However, with that being said, I was also the first to be reprimanded or disciplined when things didn’t go right. Oh… and not to mention, I was also the eldest child and grandchild of a very large family (my mom had six children and my grandmother had eleven). So, the title and expectation were given to me without regard for whether I wanted it or not. I was the leader by default.

Fast forward to today… Today, I try my best to shy away from leadership roles (official and unofficial), but I keep taking them on. Honestly, it’s hard for me not to. The role is like second nature. However, the question posed is whether or not I see myself as a leader. Short answer—sometimes, but most often others see it before I do.

Thanks for asking the question! Wishing everyone a lovely day.♥️

Shaun