The January 2014 issue of Southern Living just arrived in the mail… …with 24 pages of our content, starting with an editor’s letter from Lindsay Bierman and yours truly. Having this on my coffee table right now is so surreal, mostly because it all happened so fast (read my previous post for details). Lindsay’s words about our company and our hearts are so glowing that I can’t quite wrap my brain around it. I suppose that is what God does,…
Well, the title of this post is something I never thought I would type. First, y’all know my story with the SouthernWeddings.com domain. Today we launched our new brand and site on that very web address! We are happy as pups with two tails! There is more exciting news, though — the second part of that title above. Pour yourself a tall glass of sweet tea (or hot tea, depending on where you are right now!) and let me tell…
Believe it or not, I am an introvert. A classic INFP by definition. I crave solitude and small intimate dinner parties to big celebrations. But, there is something that comes alive in me when I have the opportunity to teach and share my story and the mission of our company. I love transformation and have always been fascinated by it. I love seeing people step into their fears toward great pursuits. I love helping people find the heartbeat of why…
Sometimes — most of the time — the greatest gift you can give someone is to be present with them, carrying their burdens just through a listening ear. Being right there in that moment with your friend or loved one (or a stranger in line with you at the grocery store who really needs someone to make them feel loved), listening not just with your ears, but with your heart, you subconsciously are letting them know that they are enough. The…