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Years ago I used to host a Girlfriend Gala every December. It was a very fun event that I looked forward to each year because of all the smart women in one place at the same time, letting their hair down and inspiring each other.
Thinking Small Serves No One. Period.
I could quit there and let you find your own meaning. I think you’d find inspiration in that one liner today. However, that’s not likely why you stop by this blog, huh?
I spoke at three events last week (NAWBO, eWomen’s Network Head-to-Toe Expo Luncheon, and Six Figure Moms Club). Almost every time I address a group, I get more in return than I give because there’s always at least one person who says something fantastic that inspires me more than they can even imagine. Let me take this opportunity to say “Thank You” to all of you that are so wonderful.
I’ve been trying to write a blog post all day that isn’t so personal but now I’m conceding. I’m a writer who writes what I’m feeling so hopefully you’ll humor me. If not, come back next time 
According to Wordpress, my mom left the following comment on this blog on March 26, 2009 at 1:54 am.
“Great post, I totally agree, positive ‘me’ time is a must!”
She was responding to my post Why Do We Avoid What We Know We Need Most?
The first thing I read today was Seth Godin’s post on Authenticity. He says that “If it acts like a duck , it’s a duck. It doesn’t matter if the duck thinks it’s a dog, it’s still a duck as far as the rest of us are co
ncerned.” Seth’s thoughts today apply to working mothers because they are directly related to getting past your self doubt and acting like the person you want to be. He implies that if you can do that, others will see you as who you want to be and you’ll live it. Easy right?
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Even if you aren’t a fan of RAP music, you’ve gotta hand it to M.I.A.’s pregnant Grammy performance last night on the Grammy’s with T.I., Jay-Z, Lil’ Wayne, and Kanye West. She rocked the house in a signature couture pregnancy outfit…on, yes listen closely ladies….her due date! Her outfit was made with polka dots and mesh fabric putting it all out there. I just had to write about it because to me that takes real confidence and self esteem and I couldn’t have been prouder while I was watching.
Written by Etsuko Tsukagoshi.
Last Thursday, I attended the Six Figure Moms Club event, 3rd Annual Making the Most of Your Personal Strategy New Year Kickoff. It was a great event.
I met and reconnected with so many women who share similar interests and aspirations, and I created my vision board while delicious food and wine were served. I came home exhausted but happy, and told my husband that finding the Six Figure Moms Club was one of the best things that happened after we moved to San Diego.
On Christmas morning, I was the first one up so I turned on the Today show. They were covering the Origins of Christmas. Did you know that the Christmas bulb originated from apples? In olden days, people hung apples on pine trees to signify the Garden of Eden? You heard it here, quoted directly from the Today show. Christmas bulbs signify the original sin. I’m not really sure I wanted to know that. How about you?
If you’ve been following along, you know that my love affair with Twitter has been going on for a few months now. This past weekend, I had the great pleasure of meeting the author of The Twitter Revolution, Warren Whitlock…again. Not only did I meet Warren but I also had the honor of joining him at TwitCastRadio when he interviewed Adaptive Blue about Glue, a cool new tool that enhances your web browsing experience. Can you imagine what I asked when it came to my turn for an interview question? Of course, you’re right! I asked how the new tool could interface with twitter! You’ll also hear Mari Smith stepping in for a few seconds too. (You can hear our interview by clicking on the links above.)
Tracy Green just launched a new website, www.smartworkingmom.com. Her site is worth a look if you have a minute. This week, she emailed me and also left a comment on my blog. I’d like to share them both with you because I think you’ll relate to what she’s saying.
Email: “I applaude you! It was so refreshing to see a website that makes it okay for moms to work, and want to work and celebrates those who do! I’m emailing to ask your permission to list www.sixfiguremomsclub.com as a HOT LINK on my evolving website: www.smartworkingmom.com. I’m a full-time, plus working mom of two boys and enjoy having a career. My issue became that I was in complete control and successful at the office, but at home — forget it! I was out of my element. (Snipped)
Six Figure Moms, What are you REALLY grateful for? As I’ve read other blogs and articles, I’ve been thinking about this question all week. I decided I wanted my post to be narrow so I’ve asked myself this question:
“If you only get to give one answer, what ONE thing are you most grateful for?”
My answer is STRUGGLE. I’m so thankful for the struggle I have in my life and for so many reasons.
- Struggle makes me continue to grow and think about things from a multitude of perspectives.
- Struggle reminds me that I’m alive.