In this episode, we’re talking about quieting the voice of judgment; what we think and say about ourselves and about others. Just because you decide something is true doesn’t mean that it is. Let's commit to checking our judgments, asking questions, getting clarification and being intentional about the kind of energy we want to put into the world.

What an abundance of positive energy in this episode with Bridget Krage O’Connor. Bridget is the owner of O’Connor Connective and The Connective in DePere, Wisconsin.

You’ll hear Bridget talk about both the excitement and the fear she felt at the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey in 2013, when she decided to leave a successful 25+ year marketing and communications career and start her own strategic communications business. Fast forward to today, and her business offers a portfolio of services.

We also talk about why Bridget decided to the launch The Connective, a social enterprise that serves as a hub to advance women professionals and build community. The Connective led to a partnership with UWGB and the creation of the brand new Institute for Women’s Leadership. You’ll also hear about Downtown Faces Forward, an initiative to raise awareness and support for downtown small businesses by featuring the people behind the storefronts. So much goodness!

In this episode, Bridget mentions the March 5th, 2021 kickoff for the UWGB Institute for Women's Leadership. Here's a link to that recording: https://www.uwgb.edu/womens-leadership/kickoff/

Enjoy!

Check out more about Bridget, the O’Connor Connective, and The Connective at:

Website ~ https://oconnorconnective.com/

Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/oconnorconnective

Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/TheConnectiveWI

LinkedIn ~ https://www.linkedin.com/company/o'connor-connective/

LinkedIn ~ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridgetkrageoconnor/

Downtown Faces Forward ~ https://www.facebook.com/DowntownFacesForward

UW Green Bay Institute for Women’s Leadership ~ https://www.uwgb.edu/womens-leadership/

In this episode, we’re talking about taking up space as women. I share a story about walking on a trail and trying to cross the street safely that feels like a metaphor for life at times. It's about the types of experiences most women I know have had at some point in their lives. Beginning with taking up a little sliver of space, being almost invisible, then building confidence and daring to speak up about things that matter, and if they’re too daring, and speak up too much, well…you know where that story goes. Let's be intentional about taking up space and supporting other women in doing the same.

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In today's episode, you’ll hear the voices of 24 women sharing the wisdom they’ve gained from the experiences of the past year. There’s a grounded insightful feeling that comes through in their thoughts and perspectives. I hope you feel as inspired after listening as I did. I know I’ll be listening to this episode more than once this year. Enjoy! https://www.internationalwomensday.com/

Get engaged with the purpose of Women’s History Month this year. It’s empowering to learn about and recognize the vision, the hard work, sacrifices, progress, challenges, and accomplishments of the women who came before us who have made our lives better.

In this episode, learn about three easy and meaningful ways to expand your knowledge about women's history and feel more connected to other women in the process.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/03/01/a-proclamation-on-womens-history-month-2021/

https://womenshistorymonth.gov/

In this episode, you'll feel Sonia’s deep desire to make a difference. Representation matters, and she’s committed to highlighting and celebrating people of diverse backgrounds through her art and through activism.

We talk about the freedom that comes with working in her home studio, how art and activism are connected for her, what Sonia learned about herself and her community from the experience of the Portrait of Manitowoc Project, and how the organization she leads ~ Lakeshore’s United Visionaries ~ shines a light on diversity and works to bring the community together through education, understanding and love.

We concluded with Sonia sharing about what the power of women means to her and what she’s looking forward to in 2021.

*Sonia is the artist in residency for the Portrait of Manitowoc Project at The Rahr-West Art Museum, a community art project that celebrates the diversity of Manitowoc. The final installation of the project will be on exhibit at the Rahr-West Art Museum from February 28, 2021 through June 1, 2021.

Enjoy!

Website – https://soniavasquezart.com

Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/soniavasquezart

Twitter - https://twitter.com/soniavasquezart

Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/soniavasquezart

Rahr-West Art Museum ~ https://www.manitowoc.org/2320/Portrait-of-Manitowoc-Project

Lakeshore’s United Visionaries ~ https://lakeshoresunitedvisionaries.org

Think of the last time you needed to share something important or when you really needed support. Who was the first person you contacted? If that person wouldn’t have been available for a period of time, who would you have contacted next?

You're likely clear about who is in your inner circle of support, but how about beyond the inner layers? To get more clarity, join me in walking through a circle of support exercise. We’ll experiment with three approaches. Click on the link below for the free exercise or visit my website at https://lauriecrawfordcoaching.com.

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Think of the last time you needed to share something important or when you really needed support. Who was the first person you contacted? If that person wouldn’t have been available for a period of time, who would you have contacted next?

You're likely clear about who is in your inner circle of support, but how about beyond the inner layers? To get more clarity, join me in walking through a circle of support exercise. We’ll experiment with three approaches. Click on the link below for the free exercise or visit my website at https://lauriecrawfordcoaching.com.

https://upbeat-artisan-1055.ck.page/68e7a13a98

Think of the last time you needed to share something important or when you really needed support. Who was the first person you contacted? If that person wouldn’t have been available for a period of time, who would you have contacted next?

You're likely clear about who is in your inner circle of support, but how about beyond the inner layers? To get more clarity, join me in walking through a circle of support exercise. We’ll experiment with three approaches. Click on the link below for the free exercise or visit my website at https://lauriecrawfordcoaching.com.

https://upbeat-artisan-1055.ck.page/68e7a13a98

Setting healthy boundaries is something we all seem to struggle with at some point in our lives. It's important to remember that we teach people how to treat us by how we honor our own needs. In this episode, we’ll walk through 5 steps you can take to start doing just that and continuing to move toward fully owning your power.