Now, more than ever
I promised my friend Steve Shull, a brilliant real estate coach, that I would post something anything tonight, so here I am. Again. Hello! Where’ve I been? (Not that anyone’s wondering) but honestly, I’ve been finding myself. I know, it sounds so trite but I’m for real. The past year has been life altering. Through brave honesty, I’ve been growing up and somehow managed to find my voice. When I first quit my job in real estate I was fired up and thought things would just magically happen according to my plan. Ha. Yes, many good things have happened. Professionally, I created a TV show that’s been in and out of production twice, got the best broadcasting agent in town (no small feat I might add), interviewed at ABC’s The View, been to two different networks for two new talk shows as a lead host, and (hold your breath) actually booked work as a host. Personally, I’ve dated, had my heart broken, felt the depth of despair, learned a lot about who I am, definitely and measureably grown, traveled many places, had lots of time off, found an amazing spiritual teacher, slept long hours, donated time to a worthy charity, been blessed by an awesome social network and STILL believe in dreams.
So, why blog? I’m passionate about women – especially my friends. I’m convinced that women of the 21st Century (single, dating and married) need a relatable touchstone other than Oprah (no offense, I love her). My wish is for women (me included) to truly be inspired to be who they say they are while secretly waiting to be rescued (by a man, job or size), or worse, before the Oxytocin hits! I’m not a life coach or a relationship expert. I’m just a woman who’s worked really hard to (almost always) like myself as I am. And, seriously - who can we turn to these days to get it straight? I’m talking from an honest (not Dr. Phil’s “latest”) kinda girl who will speak the truth about what it’s like to actually be one of us. We are a generation of Sex and the City meets Oprah. We’re smarter and sexier than ever and earned the right to have what we want. So why aren’t we? Why are we still operating out of a “strategy” that will never work because it’s inauthentic? I’m talking about a deep “if I do this, I’ll get their approval” method that no longer serves us. We’re not getting it because despite all the dating and self help books we’ve memorized, we aren’t owning the message. It’s Theory vs. Application. My teacher says, “Wisdom is knowledge experienced.” And since I’m fresh out of a “Hi, I have boundaries.com – click on!” 12 month bootcamp (thank you Mary), I figure why not use MY voice and share some insight. Ladies, you’re beautiful … so magical … but it’s time to stop sugar coating the truth. We’ve got to put our big girl boots on and get real. Now, more than ever.
Much more soon, xo
July 26th, 2008 at 8:09 am
More please
March 3rd, 2009 at 4:29 am
Michelle,
Wow. Thats alot of stuff. It sounds to me as though you are frustrated and in need of good man in your life. I don't mean a friend, I mean an intimate companion, that is completely devoted to you. We are all made that way. It is natural.
Roman