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/ 

 

Why I said, "YES" ... to be a part of the National Team of Awesome Women Hub Tour

Guest Blogger: Dr. Carla Goddard

Why I Said Yes?

by Carla Goddard on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 5:23am

I was asked why I said “Yes”.  Why I said yes to not only participate by attending, but to become a part of the National Team of Awesome Women Hub Tour.

Let me start by sharing a story with you.

I once had a spiritual mentor that shared with me if I believed, if I was willing to do the work, and if I trusted Spirit absolutely anything was possible.   In 1997 I was diagnosed with cancer, I had a heart attack, was diagnosed with CNS Lupus, and I developed Transverse Myelitis.   I lost my hair, lost the ability to walk, and even lost the ability to control my motor functions.  I remember a doctor telling my husband it didn’t look so good.  In the next moment I remember what that spiritual mentor shared with me.  I believed that this was not the end, I was willing to do whatever was necessary to not only survive but to live, and I trusted that Spirit would see me through.  I vowed one day I would stand up, speak up, and share with the world “we can change the world” if only we believe, we are willing to do the work, and we trust.

I believe that a “tribe” will come together both in cities across the globe and communities online.  I believe that by being present in the moment having active participation in a global energetic wave, this amazing “tribe” will change the world.  I believe that each one of us have the answers within us and when we come together in unity we solve the riddles of what to do next.

Recently everyone stood in awe as we watched the citizens of Egypt rise up into a single voice to “change their world”.  It started with a post on Facebook.   A single post by a woman, who believed, was willing to stand up and trusted in the spirits of her fellow citizens.  She started a revolution.  Think about that for a moment.

Now envision a gathering of empowered women who all have the answers within them of what their world needs next.  They come together as a single voice and “sing” the change to the world in a video, through social media, and blogs.  Imagine.

As a Shaman, I see things from an energetic point of view.  I see the vibration of a single voice and how that voice reverberates into ripples that stretch across the globe.  We all saw it happen.  One woman’s post literally changed the world.  Her ripple combined to create an energetic wave that transformed Egypt and truly the world.  I want to be part of that energetic ripple that sends waves out into the Universe.

Each one of us has a piece of the answer – I believe that this gathering of spirits will find the answers and create a change that will blaze a new path for others to follow.

That is why I said “yes”.  Join me?  www.awesomewomenhub.com or on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/AwesomeWomenHub

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After posting this I was asked if I would share the rest of the story.  Here is the link for the rest of the story
http://ashiramedicinewoman.blogspot.com/2011/04/do-you-have-vision-nothing-is.html
https://www.facebook.com/SacredSoulShaman

Why I said, "YES" ...

Last week, I created my first SoundCloud audio. I called it, "Why I said, "YES!" to the Awesome Women Hub. As the audio was shared on Facebook, the words, "Why I said, "YES!" activated something inside of me.

When I woke up this morning I was thinking about all of the times I listened to my heart and I said, "YES!" I am not talking about the kind of yes you say because you can't say no and don't want to hurt someone's feelings. Or the times you say, yes, because you think you have to or should or there is this heavy obligation.

I am talking about the, "YES!" that stirs your heart, that resonates with the core of who you are, that encourages you to take a step and explore it, that leads you to something even though you don't know what will emerge.

I have experienced that, "YES!" as a slow rumble that grows, a little whisper, a wave of knowing, an internal high five, a shiver through my body, an out loud command, a billboard on the side of the highway, a flip flop of joy from my heart and even a feeling of, "I will die if I do not say, YES!" to this."

What does your "YES" sound like? Share in the comments and if you want to write a blog, I would love guest bloggers who will share their YES! with all of us. Send me an e-mail. opentoinspiration@gmail.com

What door opened for you when you said, "YES!"? What unexpected experiences arrived? What newness emerged from you?

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