This April, let's raise our metaphorical umbrellas to celebrate these women making waves. It's time to delve into their stories, quirks, and maybe even their secret rain dances.
When I shared a hearbreaking story with a close circle of friends recently, it led to a pretty deep conversation: Is your life an example or a warning?
I've talked to countless colleagues from around the country who are at their wit's end with abusive clients, ill-mannered employees of clients, overworked staff, and personal exhaustion.
I talked to dozens of industry friends during 4th Quarter from all over the country and everyone said it seemed to be a special kind of insane this year. Maybe we need to take some pages from the books of our next two features!
As they say, if you want to get something done, you give it to a busy woman. Please join me in celebrating the accomplishments of Tamara, Lily, Erica, Lynn and Emily as they work diligently behind the scenes in our industry to keep us informed and to provide stellar content through their news channels and events throughout the country!
Our next two features have made some big changes this past year and they are taking their new roles and opportunities in stride. They both listened to their hearts and their heads and moved into roles where they are destined for success because they are aligned with their core beliefs and passions.
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