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ABOUT US

I Have A Purpose is not just a brand — it is a movement, a declaration, and a way of life. Born from the transformation of pain and passion into purpose, it exists to inspire individuals to live with intention, act with mindfulness, and move forward with truth, gratitude, and determination.

At its core, I Have A Purpose is about investing in people — especially students — by creating opportunities for them to better understand themselves at an earlier age. Through workshops, community initiatives, and educational platforms, we encourage self-discovery, resilience, and leadership.

Our impact reaches beyond classrooms. From donating clothes and feeding the homeless to participating in community cleanups and uplifting voices at graduations, I Have A Purpose stands as a catalyst for positive change. This is a space where people are guided to look within, recognize their worth, and embrace their purpose with confidence.
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With every program, project, and partnership, we affirm our belief: purpose is not something to be found later in life — it can be nurtured now, and it has the power to transform communities for generations to come.

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I HAVE A PURPOSE

​Carmen has always been a fighter. She has fought to escape the control of her dominating father, carried the dark secret of an abusive family member, and been beaten by a boyfriend who would rather see her dead than let her go. Her mother can’t protect her, and Carmen knows that she is the only one who can save herself.
All that changes when she meets Tony. From their first conversation, they know that they’ve found something special in one another. But when a confrontation with a family friend sends Tony to prison, Carmen is forced to make a difficult choice. Should she give up the love of her life, or risk everything to save her marriage?
​Through one tragedy after another, Carmen is forced to rely on her own inner strength to keep herself and her family from falling apart forever.
​In this uplifting narrative, Carmen and Tony face betrayal, loss, and hardship. I Have a Purpose celebrates the lessons pain can teach us and the joy that true love can bring to our lives, no matter what the circumstances may be.

IMPERFECTLY PERFECT

In this humorous but realistic insight about women, I share how simple yet complex we are. Let’s be honest: Women can be a challenge to understand. Even among ourselves at times, we are peculiar beings. We demand it all- career, love, children, and more- and most times, we deserve it. After all, we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders and sacrifice so much. Surprisingly, it is the small things we forget to do, like laugh. I’m not talking about that little giggle thing we do trying to look cute. I’m referring to the kind of laughter you feel in the pit of your gut, and it feels like you’ve been doing sit-ups all day. What a joyous (and painful!) feeling. Do you still have that kind of laugh? Or are you caught up in the things you demand but have yet to have or experience?
 I know, disappointment is no laughing matter. As women, we are the ones who feel obligated to smile when everyone else can express their vulnerabilities and pain without reprimand. But we can control this mindset. The first thing we need to understand is that we are not perfect! Ladies, beating ourselves up evokes no remedy or relief. We must not take ourselves so seriously and learn to laugh with humility. We are imperfectly perfect! Embrace It. Love It.​
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​PURPOSE

“The human heart is so delicate and sensitive that it always needs some tangible encouragement to prevent it from faltering in its labor.”
She speaks in love !!

A voice inspiring purpose, gratitude, and change

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I Have A Purpose is not just a brand — it is a movement, a declaration, and a way of life. Born from the transformation of pain and passion into purpose, it calls us to live intentionally, act mindfully, and move boldly with truth, gratitude, and determination.

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