Last week I was in San Diego at the event “The Entrepreneur Experience with Amy Porterfield”.
Do you consider me an entrepreneur? Well, let me tell you, I never used to think I had “entrepreneur” within me.
I used to listen to my favorite podcast, “How I Built This” and hear the incredible stories of founders of companies like Spanx, Rent the Runway, and Lonely Planet. Their stories always filled me with inspiration. But I never ever thought that I would be sitting in a conference room in San Diego at an event titled Entrepreneur Experience. The women (and a few men) surrounding me were incredible. This one is building a business focused on body positivity for plus-size women, that one is teaching moms how to take fantastic family photos, and this one over here is helping parents thrive during the first few years of parenthood. And I’m sitting here as an entrepreneur, together in this journey with them.
Why become an entrepreneur?
I’ve always had a passion for health, and environmental health specifically, and I felt like I was making a difference through my day job. When I went into public health I wanted to make a bigger impact through serving more people through our social system instead of one-on-one. But as time goes on and funding decreases, I see a bigger need to inspire more people to live health-filled lives. Why not spread this mission through the internet?
I’ve followed Amy Porterfield for the past few years and her authenticity and pragmatic tips have always connected with me, even before I had my own business. Attending this event was a long time coming. Getting a ticket to this event was why I chose to sign up for Marie Forleo’s B-School last January. I had been looking forward to the Entrepreneur Experience since then!
Amy Porterfield and I had a minute before this photo. I thanked her for sharing her personal story which is so inspiring!
Mindset is key!
Most of the conference focused on mindset. She started with telling us all “you are a big deal”. We repeated it back to ourselves “I AM A BIG DEAL”. I truly believe that we ALL are big deals and we CAN do whatever we set our mind to. I most certainly struggle with doubt but I know that if I keep taking one step in front the other that I can do it. (and so can you, BTW. Whatever your dream might be.)
I was surrounded by (mostly) women from many different walks of life. Some had million dollar businesses and some just had an idea. Talking and connecting with each of these women was such a positive and inspiring experience. I will definitely be back next year!
When I shared what I’m working on, every person confirmed for me that what I’m doing is important. I’m walking away from this experience with a huge surge of purpose.
Plus, I had some major revelations over the past three days:
I’ve never liked networking because I didn’t connect with the work I was doing. When you truly love what you are doing, you want to share it with everyone you encounter.
In my little bubble, people think like me. Most of my family and friends have switched to toxin free living at some level. But there are truly so many people in this world and so, SO many don’t know they are being falsely marketed to or that government regulations aren’t protecting them. I have essential information that people need. I’m guessing you know someone that you wish would switch to safer products. Please share my toxin free living guide with them or share my Instagram profile.
While life might be crazy with moving, day job, and simply every day life, I know that I can conquer my goal of creating a digital course. This course will give women the information they need to confidently decipher ingredient labels and make informed decisions in choosing safe products.
That’s it. I said it. Did you hear it?
I’m creating a digital course to help moms gain the confidence they need to detox their homes and become informed consumers.
My launch is scheduled for early January, so please help cheer me on as I create something that the world needs.
Please tell me…what’s your dream? (write it in the comments below)
Whatever it is, I truly believe that we can achieve whatever we set our minds too. Write it down, create a plan, and do a little work each day to get to where you’re going. I believe in you!
