Lessons Learned and Remembered

Back in December, I attended a fun night out with the women of Marshfield Chamber of Commerce for a Stress-Free Social Hour at RejuvNP. It was a night of lessons learned and remembered, starting with a podcast appearance and resulting in new contacts and friends.

Jessica Ponyrko and Yvana Osborne, who host the She Means Business podcast on Marshfield Community Media, recorded a live episode. I was lucky enough to be the first of a rotating stream of guests and had a blast. It was a great conversation about taking a break and taking advantage of opportunities when they present themselves. The experience reminded me is that stepping outside of your comfort zone, meeting new people, and trying new things always result in good lessons.

Running my own business, albeit in collaboration with my very talented network, can be a rollercoaster.  Just like any small business owner or independent consultant, I never quite know what to expect. Planning and experience help, but every year brings anticipated and unexpected change that isn't always within my control.  Talking to people who are going through or who have gone through similar experiences opens doors and eyes.

What were the lessons learned and remembered this night?
The value in simply showing up, whether saying yes to a conversation, a podcast mic, or a room full of people you haven’t met yet, more often than not leads to somewhere worthwhile. Thank you to Jessica Ponyrko for inviting me and to the Marshfield Chamber for hosting. Here's your reminder to step out, take a breath, and see what happens next.

Enjoy the episode of She Means Business podcast from MCM here.