Everybody Eats Holdings

Everybody Eats Holdings

Since I can ever remember, I have dreamed of making a difference in the world through my own business or product. I sit in class pondering new inventions. I speak with anyone who is willing to listen, about my ideas on how I will become successful. As of April 15, 2015 I can say that I have reached the point I dreamed of. I am proud to announce that I am a Co-Owner of Everybody Eats Holdings. We are a movement created from the collective efforts of our non-profit VisionTree CDC & our for-profit Triad Food Hub. Through the two, we are creating stronger local food systems for the 21st century, with a focus on urban farming & farm produce aggregation. Triad Food Hub makes the direct connection from farm to fork, which allows us to provide top quality products direct from the producer. We currently have accounts providing Farm fresh brown eggs, and Organic Tilapia to retailers in Greensboro and surrounding areas. Our creation is critical to the area of High Point/Greensboro. As of April 2015, Food Research and Action Center ranked Greensboro-High Point the “#1 Worst Food Hardship in the United States of America”.

The problem has been identified. We are at the right location. We have the right team. We have the solution. Now, we need the world to realize what we are doing. I have been supported over the years by so many and I cannot be more grateful and appreciative. I have been taught, educated, mentored, and pushed to the maximum by remarkable people, and I am blessed. I have a vision, and I am continuing to chase my dream. Dreams, Drive, Determination. It is time to work and time to chase the dream!

            -Austin McClain Baker

Austin Baker 

Twitter/Instagram: @ABakerPresident

DreamsDriveDetermination@gmail.com

Austin.Baker25@yahoo.com

Adapting to God's Plan

Adapting to God's Plan

Many pieces and memories of our lives that we hold onto today were not included in our original planning process for ourselves. With that, we must wonder how the plan deviated from our thinking. If we trust God and His amazing plan for us all, we will recognize that He sometimes takes out or adds experiences for a reason. The motive, we do not always know. However, God introduces us to the world and beyond in the eyes of Him and the world, not just our closed-minds. We have been told by our friends and family on what we will become, which could be true, but only God knows the end path for us. We have the ability to choose whether or not we want to follow His path and better ourselves and those around us. It is eye-opening to reflect on past situations and what they have taught us. It is remarkable to see the growth in ourselves. It is a proud moment to realize that you are doing what you love and you are surrounded by people who you love. I am continuing to live in the presence of The Lord and I am continuing to chase my dream. Blessed for He is by my side.

-Austin McClain Baker

Austin Baker 

Twitter/Instagram: @ABakerPresident

DreamsDriveDetermination@gmail.com

Austin.Baker25@yahoo.com

A Transformation: From One Door to Another

A Transformation: From One Door to Another

           

            Reflecting on today, I've realized once again, what sometimes seems to be a wrong outcome may actually be the start of a new beginning for greater successes. I realized that a leader is not one with a position, or a label given to them. But rather, a leader has his/her intentions and actions focused on helping the people around them and in return, helping to unify a community of leaders.

            In the past, I only spoke about my achievements and successes when running for leadership positions, but I've discovered that a leader walks with his/her peers, sits eye-level to his/her acquaintances, and listens to his/her community as much as he/she leads them. It is no longer about me as much as it is about me helping those around me. My life is worth more if I am making an impact in the lives of those around me than compared to me helping only myself. I do not see any benefit to being self-conceited.

            God did not place me on this world to serve myself, as He placed me here for a reason. That reason has yet to be discovered, but my heart tells me I am here to inspire and here to make a difference in the lives of others through my opportunistic outlook on life. I am grateful to be learning and growing each and every day. I am walking with God. I am taking a path guided by God and trusted by myself. I am on a mission and I will continue to achieve my goals. We must always have Faith and trust in The Lord. He takes us to great depths of challenges and obstacles, but He strengthens us to become achievers, do-ers, and followers of Christ.

            The Lord has a plan for each and every one of us and it is remarkable to see parts of it unfold and to reflect on our lives and see the transformations we have made. Chase your dreams because you'll never know how long you have left to see, breathe, speak, or live. Stay humble in your living, Be confident in your ways, Stay true to your morals, and value those that care about you.

            One door closed, but another door is opening. My vision considered only this one door, but now I see many more. Dreams. Drive. Determination.

-Austin McClain Baker

Austin Baker 

Twitter/Instagram: @ABakerPresident
 

DreamsDriveDetermination@gmail.com

Austin.Baker25@yahoo.com

Easter in Our Lives

Easter in Our Lives 

Today is a day that celebrates the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. On this day, we do not live in sadness of Jesus's death, but rather in appreciation for His sacrifices to allow us to live- to sin and still be forgiven.

On this special day, we are able to think about how we live our lives and how we choose to respond to external and internal stimuli. Jesus forgave the men for killing Him on the cross. Just as He chose to forgive, we must forgive those around us, even when we do not believe it is necessary. We are taught to forgive, not attack. Jesus challenges us every day to take the higher road and commit to living a life of love, giving, and appreciation for everything the world has to offer.

On the calendar, Easter is just another Sunday. But in our lives, Easter is a day to remind us all that we are Christians — followers of Christ — and of God’s children. We were brought into this world for a reason and we must uphold to the standards that God has placed upon us. Times may be rough, times may be easy-going, but we must always remember to live through God, through morals, and through grace. In addition, Easter serves to reiterate the idea that we are all human. We are not perfect. We will make mistakes. But as Christians, we must not forget who we are serving. We must not forget about who is watching. Jesus is always with us, so we must not fear making mistakes. We will learn. We will grow. We will become one who is closer to God.

When we devote ourselves to God, we begin to notice changes within our daily lives. Believing in God and giving our life to Him is a sign of Faith, Trust, and Belief in His end plan. For some people, God is not in their lives. It may be their choice, but God's Grace should be shown to the world. We are taught to give. Giving does not have to be through monetary values. The giving which God wants us to give is speaking the word of Our Lord and teaching others about His plan for us. The word of God should flow to others and be passed to others like the peaceful flow of a river. We are each born leaders of life, followers of God, and speakers of a magnificent plan. 

If we live our lives wondering, we'll stay in a never-ending thought of misbelief. But if we choose to listen to our Lord and speak the word of God, we'll bring more people closer together. God has sacrificed everything for us all and He gave up Himself to allow us to live, to sin, and to be forgiven forever. We cannot thank Him enough.

I wake up every morning giving thanks to God for another day to breathe, another day to chase my dreams, and another day to make an impact in this world. Whatever may happen to me on any given day, I always know that I have God to support me and nobody can take that away from me. When I put my head down at night, I thank God for another day to see and another day to learn. And before I close my eyes, I pray for those around me, those far away in need, and for a world change for the better.

 

God is miraculous.

God is here to stay.

I am a son of God.

I am here to speak the word.

 

 -Austin McClain Baker

Austin Baker 

Twitter/Instagram: @ABakerPresident
 

DreamsDriveDetermination@gmail.com

Austin.Baker25@yahoo.com