Be Mom, Be Mogul Master Training June 11th (details below)

As moms and business owners, you could say we love a good, soulful challenge. I mean, really, aren’t being a mom and an entrepreneur the two most amazing, challenging and rewarding things you’ve EVER done? (insert soft smile)
 
But if we take a step back, we could say our entire lives have been one good, soulful challenge because, well, we’re human.
 
And here’s the beautiful thing, this humanity — these challenges — build a muscle memory that gift us the charm, charisma and, ultimately, the opportunity to create the brand of woman we know ourselves to be both in business and in motherhood.

I call this being a Creative Heroine >>
A woman who moves from problem to solution,
in hopes of expressing more of who she really is.

Specifically, you are the embodiment of resilience, opportunity and creativity.

Everything you’ve lived and loved yourself through (and everything to come that you will live and love yourself through) will continue to introduce you to great success. The resilience, opportunity and creativity you’ve experienced in your life, both personally and professionally is the muscle memory that builds and creates your authentic story and is the fuel that ultimately adds to the uniqueness in your brand of entrepreneurship and motherhood (yes, your motherhood has a brand too).

And though you may sometimes think you don’t have time, aren’t “ready” or don’t have the skills for X or Y yet, let this serve as your reminder that you are and can BE a driven entrepreneur and a devoted mother.
 

You're mom to the second power.
 
You’re mom to the second power!

And if you're thinking, "I am?", I say, yes, yes you are. Find out more around being mom to the second power on June 11th in this special master class event:

www.michelleghilotti.com/bemombemogulmasterclass/
 
Honestly, we could say that you can have it all because you’ve been through it all.
 
So, what do you want to be a part of that you currently don’t have?
 
Is it balance?
More revenue to be able to afford more travel for the family?
Would it be learning how to “bend” time so it’s not one of your biggest issues or complaints?
Offerings that are hot and engage the right party people?

Moving your passion or hobby to official business status before the year is up?
Simple having WAY more fun in business and in motherhood?
 
Again, as a Creative Heroine, you absolutely have all the resilience, skills, genius and ability necessary to have it all…the business of your dreams AND a motherhood that you AND your family are inspired and enriched by.
 


On June 11th I'll be sharing about these things and more in a new MGI-original {Complimentary} master class entitled Be Mom, Be Mogul, Your 90-day Summer Success Plan Master Training. You can get your call-in details here:

www.michelleghilotti.com/bemombemogulmasterclass/
 
In addition to the “inside info”, much of it being information I only share with my private and mastermind clients, you’ll also hear more about my 14 year Creative Heroine (or, resilience) story. Some of this I haven't shared before and yet it has so much to do with the success I've experienced to date. I can't wait to share honestly and from the heart with you as I think it will support you in your quest to live a life of multiple purposes

I can't wait to share, truly share, as well as GIFT you with a 90-day Summer success plan, a Be Mom, Be Mogul workbook and a set of custom, fillable Summer calendars to set yourself up for true mom mogul success this Summer and beyond.

We don’t have to put our dreams on hold while we love our children. We can love them and love up our dreams at the same time.
 


 
Join the international community on June 11th for this special virtual event, Be Mom. Be Mogul. www.michelleghilotti.com/bemombemogulmasterclass/

I can't wait to have you and to give greatly…

Life is good,

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p.s. Block out time for you, to learn how to love up on your multiple purposes in this life. Hop on the guest list here: www.michelleghilotti.com/bemombemogulmasterclass/

 

Being the spark (a how-to)

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We must be the spark and romantic lover of our own life.

As I sit on a plane headed to celebrate a friend's birthday for the night, writing notes for a new course for moms I'm creating around making a living and having a life, I'm reminded of one thing.

Not that life is sweeter when there are surprises and spontaneity sprinkled throughout the weekly routine (though true).

Nor that it feels amazing and is important to show those you love that you care, in all the ways that are available to you (though true). [The fb post from May 12th about the 30 days of love notes I sent my brother before he passed might be the kick in the pants you need/want to start your own 30-day love note fest: http://on.fb.me/1HguzGI]

Or that business ownership/entrepreneurship affords you a freedom and portability that helps you feel free (though true).

The thing I was reminded of was this: the person who holds the key to your greatest peace and joy is you. It's no one else's job (or fault). That story will simply keep you feeling stuck, anxious and unhappy, exactly where you are. You have to make joy — literally.

…you must be the spark and romantic lover of your own life.

Over the years, I've had many conversations with women, some moms, some not moms, who consciously or unconsciously are waiting for someone to make them happy (to change so they can be happy) or to give them permission to do the thing, whatever that thing is…to be more fully themselves, to finally express their creativity by starting that business, writing the book or taking that class, someone who will give them the time they keep saying they don't have, and it goes on.

It's true that some seasons are easier than others to get after the big stuff, the stuff that will matter most to you when this life is over, but even when (and especially when) it hurts or you have to stay up late or get on a plane early, or whatever it is, being the mother of your own reinvention is what it's all about. It's how you meet the happiness that sticks around way longer than that yoga class.

It's up to you in the best and most beautiful way. You're the only guru and the driver.

As my book Walking Momtra says, focus on your happiness so you can RAISE happiness. Focus more on you, create space or a new story for building and fitting in happiness so you can raise it in the very people you might have be waiting on to do it for you.

When you do, when you get after your joy in this way, when you are the spark, the romance in your own days, you quantum leap into someone else's life, quite possibly, even, the life you've always wanted.

Sending you so much love*.

Life is good,

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p.s. *Mom entrepreneurs, watch this space for a new, MGI-original {FREE} Master Training coming up (title to be revealed at the end of this week). I know it will be supportive to you in building an authentic business and family filled with happiness. Here's to romancing a life and business that bears fruit (success) in the most incredible way.

HuffPost LIVE interview and Sheryl Sandberg’s loss (and loss of any kind)

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After Sheryl Sandberg's tragic loss a couple weeks ago, HuffPost Live​ did a segment I was a part around overcoming sudden loss. I wanted to share it with you because, in truth, we all experience change and loss of some sort, every day. It may not be the tragic loss of a loved one, but many times we are, in fact, grieving the loss of something or some part of us.  

You can watch the 27-minute episode here:

http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/overcoming-death-or-sudden-loss-sheryl-sandberg-third-metric/5546a92978c90a8f85000b0e

I’ll let the interview speak for itself, however, I’ll quickly say this…it's hard to say what a sudden and tragic loss does to you. It changes the whole fabric of your being and helps you find less excuses, making you even more open and available to presence, compassion, patience, being more authentically you and giving to others simply because it's beautiful to give. As I said in the segment, when you generously give to others, you also very much give to (heal) yourself.

I've also found the following to be true –> if you allow the pain to lead the way, it introduces you to the more conscious and mindful version of you, one the world, your family and you really need. Smartypants Rumi was so right, “the wound is the place the light enters you.”

I hope the interview supports you in accepting change, no matter how big or small, and regardless if this change is happening in your business, family, body, romantic relationship or beyond.

Life truly is a river and everything changes. Change, Creative Heroine, is not good nor bad, it's just part of this human experience:

http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/overcoming-death-or-sudden-loss-sheryl-sandberg-third-metric/5546a92978c90a8f85000b0e

And to any of you experiencing a loss of any kind that is making you even more introspective and filled with thought, I know…I really know. 🙂

All my love from the Napa Valley where I'm spending time with my family on the second anniversary of my brother's passing.

(Yes, even through loss and change) Life is good,

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The three (3) non-secrets to business success.

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In the online entrepreneur community, we read or hear a lot about “secrets”.

The secrets to making six-figures, the secrets to your launching your first online product, the secrets to creating a sales page that converts and I could go on. And, as ex-corporate advertising/marketing gal myself, though I know it’s simply language that marketers use to inspire us to read their valuable work and insight, it leaves many with the idea that these “secrets” are only there for a lucky few, that they’re only available to a certain subset of the population, and if not eventually shared with us, will keep us from being able to continue forward in the direction of our dreams and audacious goals.

But are they really secrets (“underground or confidential”) or simply truths that if worked with consistently and with important devotion are available and accessible to all?

I say yes.

I trust you know what it takes to be successful already. Likely you’ve worked with a coach, read hundreds of newsletters and seen countless people on stage telling you what to do to reach success.

So — could it be that you simply haven't stepped into doing the things that authentically work (or have worked) for you (and many other entrepreneurs) consistently?

Listen below as I share around my own business success over the last 14 years (and say hello to three “non-secrets’” to business success).

Before you hit PLAY, be reminded again that you have everything anyone else does to dance into the next evolution of you.

Enjoy this 15-minute audio recording on the three non-secrets to creating an authentic leadership, happiness and success.

(Please note that our recording didn’t pick up the following in the first two minutes. Here is the sound bite in written form so the rest of the sharing is clear: “There are many things that are happening in the online space that are created as such to move us into action, to open an email or click REGISTER NOW. In the spirit and language of catchy subject lines, many marketers use the word “secret” to inspire and move us to read their work, however, we know that most of these things or “keys” are simply truths. Truths, that if worked on or practiced consistently and with intentional focus and devotion, would land us in the very place where that person stands. The definition of a secret is…(recording continues)").

Here’s to making happiness your business by creating your authentic brand. And remember, we all have access. That’s the real secret.

Listen to the audio recording HERE.

Enjoy your business and enjoy your life!

Life is good,

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