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PRAISE FOR THE BIG STRETCH
If readers take in at least half of what Teneshia shares in The Big Stretch: 90 Days to Expand Your Dreams, Crush Your Goals, and Create Your Own Success, they should do very well!
LUVVIE AJAYI, speaker, host of the Rants and Randomness podcast, and New York Times bestselling author of Im Judging You
Teneshia has created a powerful blueprint for not only imagining the impossible, but activating powerful values and virtues to personalize the success of our dreams. Every reader will walk away triggered into action by the truth that the reality of our dreams is only one blueprint away.
SYBIL CLARK-AMUTI, creator and host of The Great Girlfriends Show podcast
The Big Stretch is a must-read for anyone who has ever had a dream theyve wanted to fulfill but didnt know how. Begin your journey to make your dream a reality with Coach T. Get ready to be stretched by someone whos been there and done it!
LORI GEORGE BILLINGSLEY, Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of The Coca-Cola Company
I loved this book. It is truly, truly incredibly engaging, inspiring, and practical at the same time. I tried THE STRETCH on for me and garnered so many insights. It came right on time for me!
ESI EGGLESTON BRACEY, EVP and COO of North America Beauty and Personal Care of Unilever
The Big Stretch digs deep and pushes the reader to think, to dream, and to stretch! If you are stuck and wondering whats next for you, The Big Stretch allows you to determine your Dreamer profile with tools to help you bring the dream into a vision and ultimately a reality!
DR. KARMETRIA BURTON, General Manager of Strategic Programs of Delta Air Lines
I wish I had The Big Stretch earlier in my career because it would have made my climb up the corporate ladder and the building of my nonprofit so much easier. This book provides clarity and the understanding of how to see your dreams through to the finish line.
VALEISHA BUTTERFIELD JONES, Fortune 100 Executive and cofounder and CEO of the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network
The Big Stretch is truly uplifting, inspirational and a kick start we all need no matter where we are on our journey of greatness. This is not just any business book, it is a playbook to empower us to go big or go home.
SARAH CARBERRY, Head of US Multicultural Strategy & Sales of Google
The principles in The Big Stretch are key to success in any industry. I filmed several Dream Project conferences over the years and witnessed, firsthand, Teneshias vision transform thousands of attendees. On a personal level, I applied what I learned to my own journey and am proud to say that my stretch from running a production company to directing episodic television was powered by the tools that Teneshia shares.
PETE CHAPMAN, director of Insecure, Greys Anatomy, Black-ish, Silicon Valley, The Last O.G., Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Greenleaf, and more
A deeply insightful, yet practical, piece of work on how to realize dreams and create a business with soul and purpose. A must in todays global economy. Now you really can live your dreams. Teneshia shows you how.
JUSTIN THOMAS-COPELAND, CEO of RAPP New York and Global Executive Board Member
Wow, this is what I wish I had when I started my business. So often, were given a fairytale or nightmare as to what it means to go after your dreams, but Teneshia really addresses every emotion and fear that people go through as they consider going after the dream!
BRANDICE DANIEL, CEO and founder of Harlem Fashion Row
Over the years Ive attended several events celebrating Teneshia and EGAMI Groups accomplishments, and now with The Big Stretch I have the secret sauce that made all those achievements possible. Read this book if you want to experience the phenomenal success that all dreamers wish for.
KYLE DONOVAN, inventor, entrepreneur, CEO of iFork (as seen on Shark Tank), and publisher of NV Magazine
The Big Stretch has principles that are core for any entrepreneur and business owner, especially in the entertainment industry. The Big Stretch is a must-read for all people looking to create extraordinary results in their professional and creative endeavors.
ESTELLE, Grammy Awardwinning singer
Teneshia Warner has put together one of the best books Ive read on achieving your dreams in record time. The Big Stretch is a great year-round read, but start nowthere is no time to waste before your dreams turn to nightmares. Thank you, Teneshia, for this labor of love and masterwork.
DR. GEORGE C. FRASER, bestselling author of Success Runs In Our Race and Click and Chairman and CEO of Frasernet
As I was reading, I could hear Teneshias voice gently saying each word. It was as if she were speaking specifically to me, and I felt like she was truly committed to my realizing My Dream. The tone of the book is authentic, and the purposeful approach makes it even more impactful.
CONSTANCE CANNON FRAZIER, Chief Operating Officer of American Advertising Federation
I found The Big Stretch BEYOND MOTIVATING!! It made me think double-time about my purpose and my dreams. It is extremely insightful, though provoking, motivating, and inspirationaland it gave me hope that I can do anything!!!
SANDRA KRUT, Portfolio Director of Italian Estates, Castello Banfi
Teneshia Jackson Warner (aka Coach T) strikes again! If youre ready for 90 days of inspiration, self-reflection, behavior modification, purpose-driven action, and execution of your wildest dreams, then this book is for YOU! The practical tools and assessments are invaluable and have helped me, a 14-year business owner, reenergize and refocus the path for my next Big Stretch!
MICHELLE D. HARE, Multicultural Business Development of State Farm
This hands-on practical guide delivers nuggets of wisdom that hold true for everyone from the business neophyte to the seasoned entrepreneurial pro. Ive spent 10 years innovating and growing my venture, and Teneshias lessons inspired me to dust off my playbook and start to dream even bigger. Thank you!
SHEILA MARMON, founder and CEO of Mirror Digital
The Big Stretch fills a BIG need for anyone looking to figure out what their dreams are and need a north star to get there. The exercises in the book give you the structure and the space to figure out what type of dreamer you are, the type of risk you can take, and then how to start making it happen today. This is a must-read for anyone looking to getting out of the I wish I could, but I dont have the time rut and help you turn your shoulds into musts so that you can define and accomplish your dreams.
LAURA MIGNOTT, CEO of DFlash and host of the Reset podcast
I wish I had The Big Stretch 20 years ago when I started my journey. Every single entrepreneur needs to read this book. But bigger than that, every dreamer, every child of a dreamer, every spouse of a dreamer needs this book. This book gives you permission to dream big, play big, and stretch in big ways.
LISA NICHOLS, founder and CEO of Motivating the Masses and New York Times bestselling author of No Matter What
As a small business owner, I welcome a book that serves as a boot camp for business. There is always a long distance between our dreams and their realization. This useful bridge will help people like me get to where we need to be in business and in life.