Refocused ~

This week has provided me with the opportunity to stop and refocus on my initial vision for my future. My older daughter had made a comment to me a while ago that I had not let go of…“I thought you wanted to make life simple.” And, I do. Minimizing my living space and removing so many responsibilities I have in home ownership have been a goal. The vision for my business and the three entities that are under that business are my passion. The ability to take my house with me wherever I go and to travel throughout North America…these are the things that stir my soul. Yesterday, I had this wonderful reminder of how good it feels to stay on course and to do God’s work.

I met with Alli yesterday from Alli Marie Marketing. I initially met Alli at the Reno Small Business Conference in May of this year. In addition to her marketing firm, Alli started a non-profit, She Means Business. Alli and her team are supporting young women 16-20 years of age who not only dream about being in business but who actually start their businesses. Her passion for young women, including those at-risk, touched my own passions in meeting the needs of high school students with disabilities; helping them to find their purpose as they prepare for post-secondary opportunities. It was because of She Means Business that Alli and I connected and that I got to learn about her own business, Alli Marie Marketing. 

Alli is a 26 year old Christian woman who is making a footprint in the Reno/Sparks area; not just for herself but for her community. Mature, articulate, and relatable, you would think she was a seasoned professional well into her prime of her career. Alli and I connected via Zoom a couple of weeks ago to talk about JM Lane, LLC, and my three entities. I have struggled to find that clear and concise elevator pitch to talk about the work that I am now doing. And, I want to take my work to the next level. I need help. So, yesterday, Alli and I met at Roamer Coffee in Sparks for our first power hour conversation. I had not shared much with Alli about what I envisioned as to what my next steps might be. I really wanted to hear Alli’s thoughts first. As Alli shared her ideas, I began to realize that Alli’s and my connection was God’s doing. She was not only envisioning what I had, but she reminded me of what I had started out to achieve. I cannot wait until our next meeting.

If you read last week's blog, you will know I was seriously contemplating purchasing property. I had not given up the dream of my tiny home on wheels, but thought I would purchase land for a home base. Well, that consideration is no more. I need to keep life simple and focus on my purpose. I needed that conversation with Alli yesterday. Her energy and enthusiasm as to what I was trying to achieve reignited me and refocused me. 

Excited about the road ahead ~ julie

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Note: JM Lane is NOT a mental health professional, nor does she carry a license to practice medicine. Posts, blogs, and content are based on JM Lane’s personal experiences, perceptions, and reflections. By no means does any material convey what others should or should not do.