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I can honestly say that I have come to a point in my life that I do not attend events just to "attend" something. What I mean by this is that once upon a time I just liked being out and talking to people and learning and so, I would go to seminars, networking events, parties just because they are there. Today I value my time more and I am clearer about what I am committed to in life, so I make very careful choices with my time.
With that being said, I have to tell you there was an event that I attended last week that I have been looking forward to attending for about 5 weeks and now that I am on the other side, the 5 weeks of anticipation was warranted! The event I am talking about is Ladies who Launch Live!, an all day event focused on education, connection, empowerment and play for women launching businesses. I had the opportunity to accompany one of the founders Victoria Colligan to one of the local chapter meetings in April, and the delightful mix of high energy, creative women taking action and of course a little wine and cheese had me saying, i want to play with these gals! Last Thursday’s "live" event left me with the same impression.
Over the course of the day there were speakers on everything from obtaining financing for your business to, how to get the attention of the media, to panels of ladies who have launched and inspiring stories of entrepreneurship, struggle and success. The room was motivational seminar meets trip to the mall. Vendors lined the outer walls of the fabulous old church converted to gallery and banquet hall, but these were not just any vendors – they are ladies who have launched! Everything from Chrissy Knuth Sparrow, the creator of www.stylstyk.com (recently seen on QVC), a nifty invention that allows you to beautify your do with just a zigzag of the styk, to Karen Miller of The www.funkyviolet.com, a fabulous boutique with the most fun, vibrant purses, jewelry and clothing, to a full display and demonstrations by Lisa Lansing of inspiralmotion of something called Gyrotonic, a combination of yoga and Pilates all guided by the gentle hand of a masterful instructor (I fell in love in my first 5 minutes!). finish that off with an “invite your men” cocktail hour and I cannot think of a better way to spend the day.
One of the things I love about “Ladies who Launch” is that the whole thing is unabashedly girly and I respect that. Event the website has lipsticks and pink shoes as navigation icons and the tag line “Entrepreneurship and Creativity as a Lifestyle” pretty much says it all. The other thing I love, is the passion I see in the people who are involved with this organization. It is the most vibrant, energized, fun, women in business networking group I have ever participated in! From everything I have seen, these gals are up to something great.
If you think you may be ready to launch yourself you can check them out at www.ladieswholanuch.com to sign up for an "incubator" (1 month program and support group to launch your vision) or to see if ladies who Launch live is coming to a city near you!
To your launching!
Coach Joelle
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