Mentors provide a sort of professional safety. Equal parts listening ear, stern wisdom, and encouraging dreams often unspoken in other places. This describes a recent visit with my Mentor, and Friends Thom and Lovey. As I espoused my troubles, and whispered my new ideas their reassuring voices demonstrate how you…
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Are you Plant-Bound or Re-potting? 🪴
“Our bodies will express physically what we emotionally repress” Frances Edmonds Nearly 3-years ago I packed up 3 humans, 16 years of life-ing, and a puppy. We moved from Chicago to Ohio not only repotting our lives but most importantly desiring the warmth of other suns (Isabelle Wilkerson nod ;).…
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Mindful Conference Selection: Let’s Talk about it
According to CVENT 14.72 Billion dollars will be spent on B2B events🤯. Conference season is in full swing!!! I’m seeing lots of connections, smiles, and nuggets of wisdom shared across the platform. I’ve been asked a few times “are you attending xxx conference this year?” Or “are you presenting at…
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I’m cheering for you! – Hype Woman Vibes 📢
The Queen of R&B Mary J Blidge is my Hype Woman. I’ve never met her, but her songs have gotten me through a number of challenges. I can remember driving down the highway headed toward an important Audit; confidence growing as Ms. Mary belts out the words below in her…
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Rejection is Redirection ⬇️⬆️➡️
I challenge you to fill in the template and share with a trusted friend, partner, or even if comfortable with your work Leader. Letting them know this year, your focus is not just professional improvement, but a focus on my whole self. If for no other reason, bringing my whole self to work is the goal!
Sis… let’s take time to hang up our cape 🦸🏾♀️#softlife
Three themes have come to mind during this reflection: rest, creativity, and comfort are just as essential as, hustle, wealth and productivity to well-being