‘Ah-ah’ Talented Inspirational Women
Saturday, May 21st, 2011My last post talked about hearing Phenomenal Statements from Inspirational Women at Bossy Mama event “Innovative Women” Spring Brunch. The guest speakers inspired me but I cannot neglect to share the true ‘take-home’ Ah-Ah inspiration – the amazing women sitting around my table.
Leanna Chan, creator and founder of Little Blossom, beamed a happy smile and did what Leanna does the best, network everyone at the table and show sincere support for her fellow entrepreneurs. I remember meeting Leanna for the first time at an Edmonton trade show. Not only does she have that vivacious positive energy but she makes everyone feel such worth and importance. She is a catalyst for camaraderie. Check out her latest upcoming June event, Little Blossom Princess Parade at Cafe O’Play – true example of supporting others businesses and products.
Meeting Leanne Power, author, blogger and mompreneur, stirred something that I have felt strongly about when I was a past early childhood teacher – teaching the importance of self-worth, positive self image and healthy esteem to our children. I was so impressed with her new book, You Are Sooooo Beautiful. I shared a project that I have put on the ‘backburner of life’ since leaving the teaching profession. Leanne, sparkled with enthusiasm and interest. We are now planning to meet and talk further about collaborating! Go meet Leanne on June 26th in Edmonton, Chapters Southpoint at her upcoming booksigning.
Maureen Connellan, an Edmonton baby and child lifestyle photographer, joined our table. Of course any mom meeting another mother glowing with a beautiful pregnant tummy has to focus on the obvious – when are you due, is this your first? When Maureen told me that she is mommy of 4 and soon to be five, I just signed a ‘wow’. I am always in awe of the capabilities of women to live life, procreate, nurture and still have the self-motivation, determination, will and ability to provide a business that supports and celebrates others. Maureen’s business is Tangible Moments Photography - She has such talent, an obvious eye for ‘sweetness’, and ability to capture that “picture that is worth a 1000 words’. Maureen captured some breathtaking Bibagogo moments. Thank you!
Last but not least, my mother. My mother faithful stands beside me at events, function and activities that I involve myself in as a mom entrepreneur. She, herself, is a true inspiration. Career women, mom, wife, widow with 2 young children, business owner, fighter and survivor of cancer and grandmother. My mother modelled the foundation that I needed to be a mom entrepreneur. Plus, she still carries the record of single handedly selling more Bibagogos to other grandma’s like her. Thanks mom for celebrating and supporting women that are motivated to succeed and do what they believe.
All these women are true entrepreneurs, with true talent and energy to invent, learn, organize, share, multi-task, support and nurture everyone, everyday. I thank them for doing what they believe in. I thank them all for being an inspiration to others.
