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Becoming S.M.E. (Becoming Me)

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  There are moments in business that feel big. And then there are moments that feel… quiet. Almost ordinary. The kind you could walk right past if you didn’t know what to look for. This is one of those moments. It started with a dinner invitation. Sitting in Sydney, Australia, around a table with entrepreneurs from around the world, sharing stories, laughter, and that unspoken understanding that everyone there is building something meaningful. At the table, something unexpected happened. Ali mentioned — casually, almost in passing — that I was near the top of the leaderboard in the program. New members. Momentum. Movement. But the real moment? It happened after dinner. We took a group photo — one of those happy, slightly uncoordinated moments where everyone squeezes in, smiles, and captures something you know you’ll look back on later. And then, just like that, the group shifted. People moved. Conversations changed. And there was this small, almost invisible windo...

When Your First Member Becomes Your First Narrative :)

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Something really special happened this week. I recorded my first ever unscripted, unedited, let-the-camera-roll interview. No script. No retakes. Just a conversation. And I couldn't imagine a better person to share that moment with than my very first client feedback form respondent — the incredible Jenine Lillian. If you don’t know Jenine yet, you should. Not only is she one of the most talented artists I’ve ever met, but Jenine has this rare gift of making every person she meets feel genuinely important. The kind of presence where you leave a conversation feeling lighter, seen, and somehow more yourself. Jenine's work speaks for itself, but what really stands out is the heart behind it. Jenine is deeply rooted in: Self-care that actually feels human Building community that welcomes everyone And my personal favourite — networking for introverts Which, as someone who spends a lot of time in rooms where “networking” can feel overwhelming, was a conversation I...