My mom & dad grew up during the great depression. A time when things weren't wasted. Everything had value. If someone could use it for anything, you didn't discard it. Recycling & repurposing was mandatory, not a fad. We moved a lot growing up and with each subsequent move, a little more of my childhood disappeared. When my father passed away (I was 14), there were 2 younger siblings in the home. My mom didn't drive, didn't know how to write a check, and was tossed into a world she wasn't prepared for. She had been a traditional homemaker her entire life. So, she took jobs working in daycare, cooking, and doing alterations. Things she had great skill in. I was the eldest in the home, so as soon as I got my license, I was the family chauffer. At 14, I learned to write checks. At 15, I was working 2 jobs and going to high school. I wasn't afforded the opportunity to go to college, but I'm a lifelong learner. I read a lot. I love making friends. As an adult, I began "collecting" pretty things. Things that reminded me of my childhood. Then going down rabbit holes learning about the things I collected ended up being addictive. Now, I'm in the "letting go" season of life. I don't want my kids to be burdened with the removal & disposal of things they find no value in. So I'm making other people happy (giving it away). I'm also archiving anything that will fit on the bed of a scanner. THAT will be my legacy. A growing museum. And people can use all the digital assets in any way they choose. I try to share tidbits of interesting history and love hearing insights and perspectives on the history (in your eyes). My mom raised me to be creative and explore any form of art that tickles my fancy. And I have and will continue to do so. I hope to retire soon and that will afford me more time to enjoy the arts and creative expression. Right now, it's working full time in a manufacturing plant, selling things online, and managing 2 skool communities. My hands are full (but my heart is full as well).

Tonight @Nicole Masseque and I have begun a program within our business community and are learning about the manifestion of what you desire and design for your life. What you focus on persists. What is one sentence that describes you in present tense....? I will give an example below in the comments

When I first started my digital business I was super excited and jumped on into the training so that I could set up my first sales funnel as soon as possible. I felt like I was a kid in a candy shop. The excitement was so palpable that I didn't sleep very well - stirred with the dreams of possibility that I was hoping that was going to hit me within the first month. I remember a wise business owner saying to me "I just have to be patient and follow the steps that others had prepared for community". Life is an amazing teacher - if we stop and notice. I remember saying "Oh no - don't ask me to pray for patience because God will send me so many life situations for me to learn patience " - haha - too late it was out of my mouth and into existence. This has been my experience for my business. I thought I had found a gold mine as I watched people from within the community climb the ranks and life chose to give me the Patient journey as I have slowly made my way to being a coach in the community acheiving some results but at a much slower rate. Let me express to you, the life lessons that I have learnt have been SOOOOO rich and now almost 7 years on from beginning my business, I understand that - it is the journey of growth which is experienced from my business system is where the true GOLD lies. Having a good intention behind doing what you do is an important element for your business, and understanding why you started and developing your why is an important factor for your consistency and momentum. So my advice to people looking into my business program now is. Keep it simple. Take the time to do the small steps that have been set out before you. and indeed "Be patient".

Have you ever felt like…there’s something more for you…but you just can’t quite put your finger on what it is? You’re not alone 💛 Sometimes it’s not that we don’t have passions…it’s that life gets busy, and we lose connection with them for a while. I’ve created something simple (and fun) to help you reconnect ✨ 🎨 “Discover What Lights You Up” Quiz is a fun way to explore what naturally draws you in —and where your energy flows most easily. You can find it waiting for you inside the classroom with a printable version as well as a free download 💛 👀 But before you do the quiz… Let’s have a little fun with this first… Which one do you think you are? - 🎨 The Creator - 🌍 The Explorer - 💛 The Connector - 🚀 The Builder 👇 Pop your answer in the comments or vote in the poll… then go take the quiz and see if you were right! This simple quiz is designed to gently help you reconnect with what naturally lights you up ✨ Head over to the classroom to get started on the quiz and download your printable version. Don't forget to join in the conversation in the comments to share which one you are and if you guessed right. (I surprised myself. Do you think you can guess which one I am)

On Skool, there are a lot of people creating content every day. It can be easy to look around and think, “I’m not as creative as them.” I hear this often in messages and conversations. But I don’t believe it. Everyone has creativity. It just shows up in different ways, and sometimes it just needs space to come out. For me, creativity didn’t come from trying to be creative. It came from paying attention. When I was driving for Uber full time, I started to notice something. The people in my back seat were carrying stories. Stories of care, stress, love, and real life. That’s when something clicked. My creativity started to flow, not because I forced it, but because I noticed it. I began to experiment. Nothing fancy. I kept a simple notebook in my car. After a ride, I would pull over somewhere quiet and write down a few highlights. Just the moments that stood out. A sentence here. A thought there. Later, I would take those notes and turn them into a story. That was it. Simple steps. But when I shared those stories, people connected with them. They saw something real. And they called it creative. I also think it’s important to find your creative side and actually enjoy it. Whether it’s at work or in your personal life, creativity should feel life-giving, not draining. If it starts to feel like a chore, it’s okay to stop or redirect. That doesn’t mean you’re not creative. It just means you may need a different outlet. I’ve been through many versions of this myself, trying different ways to express what’s inside me until something felt right again. Here’s what I’ve learned. Creativity is not about being better than someone else. It’s about being honest with what you see, feel, and experience. It’s about noticing moments that others might pass by and choosing to share them in your own way. Your “notebook” might not be a notebook. It could be voice notes on your phone. It could be short posts. It could be conversations you remember. It could be something you see at work, at home, or even standing in line somewhere. Creativity grows when you capture those moments and give them a place to live.