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It's the Truth..........and I'm Sorry

Several years ago, I started a meetup group to meet more like-minded business women. And yes, I’ve met some awesome ladies, but I let them down.

How could I be the Organizer of a business group and hold them accountable, when I didn’t hold myself accountable?

So often, my mind would be racing with great ideas, that other people have now successfully done, and I would just move on and find something else to obsess with.

Like you, I was busy with life and wanting my side hustle to take off, but not actually putting in the work for it to happen. Ok, I did a lot stuff and was really good at some things, but looking back, it was just busy work. I tend to lose interest in things quickly, so I always need to do something that holds my attention.

In other words, I’m like a squirrel looking for a nut. (shame)

But now, I’m realizing all of my busy work, crazy projects, and my……. I dunno passion projects, led me to a pretty good spot.

Oh, I forgot to mention vision boards.

Omg! I totally redirected myself! High-five to me! 😃

Honestly, I’m really good at focusing now, but I allow myself a few ADD moments.

After I completed my last vision board, my life changed. I relocated from Chicago to Houston and found a career that combined my Banking and Real Estate experience. And started working at a nonprofit.

Really, a nonprofit? 

Never thought about working at one and quickly learned, “We don’t have the budget for that” is a often echoed throughout the building. Telling a resourceful person, you have no budget isn’t a show stopper. 

Over the past 4 years, I’ve planned numerous events, a celebration, and educated over 1500 business partners all with NO BUDGET.

Zero. Zilch. Nada. Nothing………

My goal was to find my target audience, peak their interest, and have them in one of my workshops.

I started doing certain activities and actions, only to learn it’s a strategy! There’s a name to my madness and y'all…….. it worked.😜

With NO BUDGET!

Are you working for a nonprofit, starting one, or a solopreneur trying to figure things out?

I'm sure we have similar concerns.  For example, no one knows I'm here!😭

I knew that had to change, so I created a 9 month Outreach/Marketing Plan and bae bae...... It made a huge difference.  I got to a point when different organizations were requesting me for their events.  

✔ I changed the game😁

What are some things you did to make your nonprofit or small business known?

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