What is so great about your life?I thank God for a life that supports my goals: career, personal, spiritual and social. My family and friends, who are all equally unique, support and challenge me to do better, to think beyond my desires and current comfort.What were your original goals when you set out to create your “dream” life?I often tell people that my seeds were planted in high school when I joined the track and field team. A girl, who would become a good friend of mine, made straight A’s almost effortlessly! I admired her, I mean, I went to class but I spent more time talking than paying attention. So, I stepped up and said “I’m going to do it all.” Hold class office, go to college, work on Capitol Hill, buy a house, get married, have two children (boy and a girl) and have a pretty brown puppy named Prince! Ha!How long did it take for your dream to become a reality?Well, most of my dreams became a reality in my early 20’s. I graduated magna cum laude from an esteemed historically black university where I was elected the queen of the university. I went on to work for a senior member of Congress, purchased my first home at 23 and adopted my pretty puppy named Prince. Then I said – Now What? So I set new goals. I thought I wanted to be a lawyer, so I took the LSAT, tested well then changed my mind! I did a little soul searching and asked myself, “what can I do every day without complaint?” So I started a business, an events planning company, MyGreenApple, and I now work fulltime building my new dream.What are some of the steps you took in accomplishing your goals?To quote Ms. Jasmine C. Harris, “I did NOT stop!” I made a decision and I have tirelessly pursued it. I have decided to invest in myself and build my own legacy; to pursue my dreams. I have gone back to school to learn how to run a successful business, I am pursuing my industry’s top certification, I have laid out a plan and I am scratching accomplishments off my list every day!What is your biggest advice for those still working towards their dreams?Don’t limit yourself. Decide what you want to do, write out a solid plan, seek advice from those who have done it and “just do it.” No one can give you permission to be great. You are the only one with that power.Any belief worth having must survive doubt. – author unknown. I share this to let you know, you will doubt yourself, others will doubt you but you must know Your Dream is Worth Your Effort!Be open to learn lessons from everyone. And your first lesson is – the world revolves around knowledge; who has it, who wants it and where it can be found – and in business how much it will cost you.Find a mentor, a sponsor and a circle of like-minded individuals. Your mentor will provide guidance, your sponsor will endorse you (speak up for you), and your circle will support you and act as a sounding board and resource for everyday matters.Lastly, there is almost always an inexpensive or free resource! Reach out to people and ask questions!*******Thanks LaVita for your words of wisdom in living the life you've always dreamed of. If you're a successful woman (however you define it) and our living the life of your dreams, answer the above questions and send in your picture to Courtney [at] thinkandgrowchick [dot] com.