May Days should be filled with glitter!

So I have to make myself stop and be still.....and listen for the silence.

That doesn't come easy.

The first 10 minutes are usually spent trying to quiet my mind from all the 'Hey, you should be doing whatever'.

And even though I can't completely silence the noise, I can shut some of it out and just think clear thoughts or take in what's happening around me.

My goal is to do that most often than once a year....which is where I am now - ha!

It's good to have goals.....and it's good to listen to the silence, too!

So, when I had to go to the grocery store today, Tater had to help. And I mean help in a BIG way. It gave her a glimpse into the responsibility I have with my Dad but also allowed her to get a much better idea of what is involved in being an adult.

We talked quite a bit about all she did, how she helped, and what a task it all was. Frankly, I couldn't have done it without her. And while I think she was a little proud of all she did to help, I think it was also a shock to her young, somewhat spoiled, self.

I don't think she'll run off to join the Gypsies because no matter what you do or where you are as an adult, there's still a set of responsibilities. You still have to eat, pay some bills, and earn an income.

It might be much more fun doing all that while flying through the air on a trapeze, or taming tigers, but you'd still have dirty socks and underwear at the end of the day 😉.

Hellllloooooo Richmond!

I was honored to be one of the speakers at the Fearless Women's Summit in Richmond, VA last Monday. It was a blast and I met some fabulous people, some members of this amazing club!

I talked about the labels we give ourselves, then wear out into the world, and allow others to base their perception on those labels.

And then I talked about how to change those labels to ones that are positive, empowering, and make you feel amazing.

Here's a short clip of that speech...I'll be repeating it in Toronto at the Fearless Women's Summit on July 13!

Your
Fabulous
is Showing!

When I wrote "Your Fabulous is Showing", I wanted it to be funny, real, and helpful to those that needed to know that life is full of detours, but your journey belongs to you alone.

The "Life Lessons" after each story were what I actually started with but I wanted to put the 'real life' in there with the stories. And when I started telling the stories, I realized the life lessons went along with each one.

It's just like real life...you get through the day, and when you look back you realize there were things you learned and those things will help you get through the next day.

You can find out more here:
Your Fabulous is Showing Book

Let's hang out!

I will keep this column each week and add to it as I add more places I will be!

CANCELLED!
June 1: Women in Business Showcase (Speaker) ~ Raleigh, NC Tickets

July 13: Fearless Women's Summit (Speaker) ~ Toronto, Canada Tickets

July 19-21: Glitter & Grace Gathering ~ Hickory, NC . Tickets

August 15:

Entrepreneu(Her) In the City: Business Women Networking ~ Charlotte, NC (Tickets not on sale yet)

September 13: FABWomen's Conference (Opening Keynote Speaker) ~ Richmond, VA
Tickets not on sale yet.