I wanted to share a S.T.O.R.Y today of a weekend that changed my life. It was my first time to Zanzibar. It was also a first date with the man who became my husband. I remember distinctly falling in love with everything all at once. With him, with Africa, with the people, the colors, the prints, and with the possibility that all of it represented. ⠀
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It marked the “in-sane” decision to stay in Africa and build a life with a totally unknown future. My 6 month assignment in Kenya turned into 6+ years. And a new baby, a new business, new career, a new husband and many ups and downs. To be honest, a lot of downs…the stuff life throws at you that is beyond our control. ⠀
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There was a brief time when things felt really hard where I questioned my decision to stay, build a business in Africa, raise a child in Africa…There was a moment where I caught my first whiff of …REGRET. It was the first time and the WORST time. I can hardly imagine being in a place where I felt that because my outlook is so different today. ⠀
However to this day, I can barely say “regret” out loud without this visceral fear encompassing my body. But it woke me up to one thing; my biggest fear IS regret. I’m grateful every day for the gift of knowing that. It drives me more than anything else. ⠀
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I was coaching a client through finding her WHY last week and she was struggling. Sometimes want we DON’T is just as powerful of a driver as what we do want. So…don’t forget to look there too. The path is forward is not always clear but “u can always connect the dots backwards.” (or something like that #Stevejobs)
P.S.
I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me and I wanted to let you in on some of the behind the scenes stuff going on…
1. My daughter and I moved this summer and finally landed in the best house every in a beautiful neighborhood in Solana Beach, CA. Also, we officially enrolled in a U.S. school for kindergarten (Forgot all that went into moving a furnishing a house #nowIremember. Had no idea kindergarten would be such a huge adjustment for both of us)
2. Been working on the “20 Seconds of Insane Courage Podcast” and have about 15 new episodes to share with you soon!
3. Been working on my own BRAND update (will reveal soon)
4. Been working on my automated course that will help you “Make Meaningful Messages” and “Craft Incredible Brand Content” (filming this month)
5. Working with my dream clients who inspire me everyday. They are putting in the work and getting SHIT done to build the brand of their dreams and put themselves out there in a more visible way (AKA: They are kicking ass and taking names). See below if you are interested in working together.
- 17: Beauty Exec’s #1 Skill to Propel Your Biz Forward, and the Three Secrets to a Standout Brand - March 11, 2020
- 16: How Shawna Dalton Built a Multi-Million Dollar Children’s Apparel Line on Her Own From Scratch… and How You Can Too! - March 6, 2020
- 15: How Sara Kalke Launched a Six-Figure Online Course from a $250 Ad Spend! - March 4, 2020