This CWU Grad Asked for What He Wanted…This is What Happened! Help Me Celebrate…
This Grad Got the Job!!! #HELPMECELEBRATE Wow – It has been a Freedom & Fashion Week to be sure….and we have much to celebrate, so hang w me!!! Just off the phone with a grad whom I met when I gave the commencement speech for CWU’s Black Graduation…WHAT A STORY!!! I met this young gent, Chris-Michael Garrett and his family & learned some of his story before taking the stage. I was moved by his journey and passion…and as a connector, after he told me of his goal to work as a Financial Advisor, I knew just the man to put...
read moreHeading to Chicago to Speak at NAWMBA’s National Conference!
Fave photo of the day – Whidbey Island It’s official!!! Last month I applied to be a speaker at the (national conference & career fair) for the National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) in Chicago. Just checked my email and voila! “We are pleased to inform you that your application was accepted with enthusiasm.” Will be speaking on the essentials of harnessing your authentic personal brand & style for leadership, success, influence and promotion. Grateful for the opportunity to support women in increasing their...
read moreSpeaking to Encourage & Equip Foster and Adoptive Families – It’s Official!
My Family & me…in the white dress on Dad’s lap! It’s official!!! Honored to speak at a 2 day conference, March 3-4th. Expected attendance? About 2k…eek!!! The REFRESH attendees: Foster & adoptive parents from around the nation (http://www.occ.org/refresh/about-us/) The topic: My journey of the adopted self in a transracial family~ my fragmented identity, the challenges and pain, the healing and the hope I’ve been asked to bring my story to help raise awareness, encourage and equip...
read moreJealousy & Envy – A Form of Zeal!
The Amazing Kathei McCoy! Last week I was honored to sit on the Success Panel with Nikki Rausch and Alma Lara at the “Inspired Success: Emerging Leaders” event on “Mastering Relationships”. The questions: What relationship in life have you struggled with most? What did you do to overcome or all you still in it? What one thing will you leave with us today? ……Will share some pearls of wisdom from that later, but DO YOU KNOW Speaker, Kathei McCoy? Have you heard her talk on the monsters of jealousy and...
read more5 Steps to Building Your Authentic & Powerful Personal Brand for Leadership and Promotion
Monday’s keynote on the “5 Steps to Building Your Authentic & Powerful Personal Brand for Leadership and Promotion” was for a group of forward thinking leaders at Amazon. These trail blazers are committed to their personal and professional development, as well as the development of those on their teams. It was educational, actionable, and fun to boot…so I thought I’d share a few insights with you as well! Did you know? Everybody has a brand, YOU are your brand! Your brand tells of your story, experience, and...
read moreI Am an Overcomer: No Shame, Just Honored to Be the Voice & Example for What’s Possible
It’s official! …and vulnerably transparent. Honored to be the Keynote Speaker for the Assistance League of the Eastside’s 2016 “Step into Style” fundraising luncheon! We beautifully align because my back story of hardship and violence matches the profile of the women and families who the ALE serves…and I’m an overcomer! #IAmAnOvercomer and I share my story because it points to hope! When I was a young, living in condemned housing and low on funds, I received support from the local food bank I had been sexually...
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