Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Why I said, "YES!" … and, what it meant to me once I did!


Awesome Women Hub Leaders
By Guest Blogger: Beth Bracaglia 
Awesome Women Hub Local Leader Baltimore/DC 

Why did I say “YES” to the Awesome Women Hub tour?    
Many people have asked me about the journey as to why I said YES initially to the tour.  There are several reasons, but I would have to say that the main reason is because I wanted to give back to this AWESOME community of women who inspired me.  Over the course of the past year and a half, I have met women from all over the country and the world, and they have become a part of who I am and have changed my life forever.
About a year ago, I discovered the Awesome Women Hub when there were about (200) members on it.  It was going to grow quickly, and I could just feel the energy.  I was already connected to Robin Rice’s Be Who You Are page, and I knew that anything that she was going to lead would be golden.  So, I joined the community at AWH, and began to meet really amazing women from all over.  I was involved in the very first gift basket by giving away a Simply Organized phone consultation, and it just moved forward from there. 
At the time, Robin was starting to offer social media training with her company UpTribe Media, and was going to be offering an in-person seminar for only a few attendees in National Harbor, MD.  In my previous position as a restaurant consultant, built one of the very first restaurants at National Harbor, so I felt that it was just meant to be.  So, I signed up for the seminar and took that very first training to assist me with the Simply Organized page and the creation of a brand new page as well.  At the time I began training, Simply Organized had about (500) “fans/likes” at the time, and during that weekend, I started the page “Beth Bracaglia’s Simply Inspired” and learned the new techniques.  All I can say is “WOW” ~ in less than a year, I now have over (1900) people in the Simply Organized Community, and over (2800) in the Beth Bracaglia’s Simply Inspired community thanks to UpTribe training and the always visionary Robin Rice.  How could I not give back to this grassroots cause to change the world? 
And so the journey began ~ it all started with a dream and a unique vision…and we ALL made it happen, piece by piece, by planning the first stop of the tour, together. 
The leaders of the Baltimore/DC/NoVA tour stop included:
Me:  I AM the Chief Organizing Officer of Simply Organized, where we assist busy people organize their homes and/or offices and help them to create the areas that better reflects their space & the life they want.  I coach my clients in space utilization, time management and how to simplify their life overall.  My journey with them also includes inspiration and motivation.  What I do is organize people, places & all kinds of things! 
Laurissa Heller:  A woman who began my latest journey with me over a year ago during UpTribe training, my wonderful Tribe Sister and beautiful friend.  She’s a spiritual intuitive, yoga teacher, meditation leader, astrologist, conscious living guru, and inspiration to me to assist me in living the life of my dreams.
Beth and Debbie
Debbie Kabin:  My true Earth”momma”, who promotes & supports events all over the DC Metro area and beyond through her company Earthmother Holistic Events.  Deb is an incredible woman, filled with love and compassion who lifts and supports us all in everything we do.  She amazes me each & every day!
Sharon Fallon Shreve:  A High Magdeline Priestess ~ what was that I really didn’t know at the beginning of this journey, but my Goddess, I am learning!  She amazes & delights me with her strong presence, love, light & teaching.
Beth and Sharon
Tiffany Montavon:  A soul coach, self-described “nature woman”, and the person who has taught me so much about honoring all of our seasons, the world outside, and appreciating the beauty all around us.  A truly amazing lady, and I’m fortunate that our paths have crossed.
Joan Schramm: A life & career coach, who stands by her strong ideas on how to help each & every person she coaches to find the life of their dreams.  Joan is a wonderful lady, who supports & lifts us all when we need it the most.  Her quiet strength and honesty always help to move things along.
Together, we helped change our part of the world, honoring our authentic journeys, all while lifting & supporting the other (50) women in attendance on that magical weekend.  We are now forever connected by being FEARLESS together, and living a life where we lead in each of our lives, our careers, by helping others.  Together, we stand even stronger together.  What happens next?  Only time will tell, but I can tell you all one thing…it’s going to continue to be AWESOME!  

To connect with Beth Bracaglia: 


http://www.facebook.com/simplyorganizedtoday
http://www.facebook.com/bethbracaglias.simplyinspired 
http://www.awesomewomenhub.com/ 
 

4 comments:

  1. I just love how you shared all the other women who were part of your leadership team... true generosity! LOVE!

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  2. I was on the local team with Beth, and yes she is an Organizer Extraordinaire of the highest caliber...but that is only one exemplary aspect of who she is. She is also a deeply caring, inspiring and supportive woman/sister/friend who 'walks the talk'...she truly IS making the world a better place and is the kind of leader that leads by example. She said YES to creating a weekend/space for women to gather and discuss "What does the world need next?" The theme was 'FEARLESS' and she was on many levels.
    She trusted in the unknown, she trusted in the creation of an event with no model, she trusted in the team of women that she worked with, she used her skills to creat a Silent Auction model that was seamless and outstanding-raising over $1500 for funding of the Tour, she created a beautiful Creativity Space for women to explore their imagination, she took personal leaps of faith & courage in her Fearless Declaration and in trying new things over the weekend that were out of her comfort zone...all of this while simultaneously lifting, supporting & celebrating ALL of the women who were part of the weekend.
    Beth is a perfect example of Why women should consider saying a LOUD Yes! to becoming a local leader for the Tour or Attending one of the weekends. It is one of those opportunities that calls to that deep, authentic part of you that wants to share the truest you surrounded by women who are willing to do the same and cheer you on every step of the way...this experience will become part of who you are and your lives will be changed forever in some way; Big or small...something will be changed.
    You will KNOW that YOU chose to be part of an ever expanding circle of Women who want to Change The World and have taken that essential first step...You said YES!

    "By connecting, we help each other dream a more expansive dream, share our individual and global vision, and lift the planet as never before."
    - From "Let It Shine" Roadtrip-Dr. Julie Krull & Sherryl Frauenglass official correspondents of The Awesome Women Hub Tour

    Thanks Beth!
    With Much Love & Gratitude,
    Deb Kabin
    Earthmother Holistic Events

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  3. Beth was an extraordinary part of the tour stop -- she stood out even among all the awesome women who were there. Beth, I'm so happy I got to know you and can't wait for more awesomeness as we move forward! Thanks for being there.

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  4. I adore Beth. No, no...I ADORE Beth!! What an incredibly inspiring & FEARLESS woman, friend & leader! Her generosity astounds me every day and her love of life INSPIRES me!!!

    Beth, the tour is better for your YES and I am better for getting to work so closely with you. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for what you helped to create. You are amazing!

    Much love,
    Leslie

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