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Welcome to October and to a Community of Stars:
The October Sun may not be as bright and sparkly as a July Sun, but it's still shining. With a sick kiddo at home, I kind of feel just like that warm, but not as bright, October Sun. I am very happy with my current client and community projects. When I don't feel like I am shining my brightest, I am reminded of all the bright stars that shine around me and I feel very much a part of something bolder and bigger than I could ever be on my lonesome. Take a moment and check out the video (above) inspired by the soulful leadership journey I recently finished with client, community builder, and friend, Patricia Berry and produced by Business Bestie Katie of Inspired Video Marketing.
Please note: We will not be available Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Much Luv,
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Maui Time by Rohn Alice Federbush | |
Svetlana Nigel's first job out of college is as the personnel manager of Maui Power. Soon afterward, the charred bodies of two women she hired are found in a car at the bottom of a cliff. When a suspicious yellow pickup stalks her one day, Svetlana realizes she needs help and QUICKLY!
Rohn Federbush has been writing for over 60 years and is a veteran indie writer and publisher with over 15 books under her belt. When she isn't writing, you might find her painting or cutting a rug with her husband at one of Ann Arbor's danceries. Today, I am full of excitement as she was published (with an official contract) Monday by Wild Irish Press. I met Rohn when she attended a social media class I taught at The Ann Arbor City Club over 10 years ago! Since then have worked with Rohn on and off with technology tutoring, marketing, and even editing and publishing her 2017 paranormal romance, Forevermore. Rohn is a Client, Socialite member, friend, and inspiration.
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Friday, October 7. Candidate Forum and Court Education Event
Join the VOTE Caucus, which I am a proud member of, and the ICPJ Network as we meet to learn more about the District and Circuit Courts and to hear directly from the local judicial candidates. Sign up for Virtual event, running from 5:30-7 pm
Register in Advance
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Elbert Williams Voter Empowerment Day | Born on October 15, 1908, "Uncle Elbert" was fondly remembered by my grandma, Cousin Annie, and other relatives to be a generous and kind man who took great pleasure in spending time with family. Community members remember him as the young, outspoken NAACP officer who pushed for voting rights in Brownsville, Tennessee. Until recently, History has recorded him in a sentence here or there, a "negro killed by a mob." My hope is that future descendants, voters, and historians will recognize the bravery and the power he exuded. So much bravery and power that the most powerful men in town felt the need to "mob up" to flog, shoot, kill, and mutilate him. His courage and power were silenced that night. But, I was raised with the understanding "everything done in the dark will come to light." Our collective light is priming to outshine any thwarts to justice – in the past, now, or in the future. | | |
Healing with Poetry and Journaling with Leslie McGraw | |
Saturday October 15, 2022: 1–2:30 pm. AADL Westgate Branch: West Side Room
Join poet and presenter Leslie McGraw for a 1.5 hour workshop and learn about various journaling techniques, how to mine journals for patterns, poems, and stories, how to review poems for connection (as opposed to scholarly review), and engage in a couple of guided reflections.Participants may bring a notebook or journal and something to write with. Materials are also provided.
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The Tru Story Success blog is now housed on my personal website (in progress). Check out the new Tru Story Instagram Blog here and stay tuned for the Voting Corner! Click and follow this work on social using the icons below. | |
Connect with us on Social Media for additional deets, tweets, and tips! Ready to get your social media strategy in order? Please email lesgosocialinfo@gmail.com as the Socialites are heating up and I am Accepting (a couple of) new clients for the Small Business Holiday season! | |
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The 2nd edition of Emergencies of the Heart is currently available for preorder at Black Muse Publishing or in person at Booksweet Bookstore. Due to publishing delays, the book will be available SOON! Connect with us on Social Media for poetry and life through the lens of a poet's heart and eyes! | | | | |
