SPOTLIGHT: Kimberly Smith
I fell in love with her from the start because I could sense there was much more to her than originally met the eye. In the challenge, she was dipping her toe in the water of "getting visible" with her story.
Turns out, it was the beginning of Kimberly going 'all in' and writing her memoir.
Kimberly later came back to me, with her book in hand and when I began reading it.... I was blown away. This was not the same Kimberly that showed up for our challenge!!
This was a raw, vulnerable, totally exposed Kimberly who was sharing her story so openly it took my breath away!
Her new book, Beautifully Broken, is a gorgeous account of how she was rescued from a life of abuse, brokenness, and heartache when she met her friend Jesus on the journey of recovery.
This isn't a bible-beating type of story. This is a one woman's open...
SPOTLIGHT: Melanie Wolff
There is something to be said about a woman's confidence and how it translate in the clothing she wears. When you walk into a room, sometimes how you carry yourself can be directly reflected in whether or not you feel good in what you are wearing!
This is why I love the work of Melanie Wolff, a personal stylist who owns Your Confident Style.
When Melanie first landed in the LIGHTbeamers Community, she was struggling to find her own confidence with being more visible and sharing her offerings to a larger audience. Putting some of her own advice to work, she started showcasing her style tips and putting on her best outfits to make herself feel more energized about getting Visible!
And she really dove head first into Video -- showing up weekly during our Wednesday Live sessions to get more comfortable on camera!
And it has all paid off!
Today, Melanie has a thriving business and a growing social media presence helping other women dress with confidence.
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SPOTLIGHT: Reaiah Rose Cubero
One of the best parts of the Lightbeamers Community is to see a woman burst onto the scene and then watch her rise!
Reaiah Cubero of ReeCreation Ministries first showed up during one of our Wednesday livestream days — she appeared quiet, nervous, unsure, yet concretely determined.
She stuck with it.
Week after week her confidence grew and her gorgeous storytelling unfolded.
She surprised us with her talents around spoken word poetry and artistic endeavors!
She’s passionate about mental health, and incredibly grounded in her faith.
She shows shows up regularly on live-streams on her various channels and is making a huge difference in this world, especially for other women who may also be struggling with mental health, conflicts around their faith, and identity crisis.
Take a minute to get to know her better in this months Lightbeamers Spotlight!!
APRIL: Tell us a little bit about your journey leading to the creation of ReeCreation Ministries?
REAIAH: It's...
SPOTLIGHT: Susan Tomlinson
BRAND NEW FEATURE SEGMENT
I'm thrilled to bring you a brand new feature to LIGHTbeamers -- a monthly community spotlight highlighting the story and journey of one of our resident LIGHTbeamers.
INTRODUCING Susan Tomlinson
Susan first stepped into the spotlight at LIGHTbeamers during one of our annual storytelling challenges in the Fall of 2019. Immediately following the challenge, Susan joined our VIP membership, the Visibility Accelerator.
What I noticed about Susan right away was her tenacity and consistency.
She was eager to learn, and willing to share her story! Every single month since she joined, Susan has showed up for every group strategy call and she's participated in all of our quarterly challenges and ongoing story prompts. I'm so impressed by her willingness to try things new and take action!
I love an action taker -- and Susan is an action taker!
When I first had the idea to start these monthly Spotlight features, Susan immediately came to mind...
Simply Begin
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Today I have a message for you that is so simple, but it's one that I keep chanting to myself as a mantra, so I want to share it with you and that is simply begin. Now. Once upon a time I set out on a huge goal with a group of friends to train for a 50 mile trail run. We trained over the summer and we often hit the trails of the mountains in North Carolina in the blazing heat. The training runs were always long and hard and brutal, but in the end they were worth it because we climbed for hours in that hot blazing sun all working towards that moment when we would hit the summit and take in the gorgeous views that were at the top of those mountains.
Now I use that memory whenever I'm feeling stuck or feeling fearful about taking on a new challenge because trust me, when I set out to train for a 50 mile trail run, I wasn't even a good runner. This was not...
The Things We Don't Talk About, An Interview With Author Stacy Bernal
Have you ever thought about all the "Labels" we wear.... and allow others to put on us? Names, identities, adjectives, and nouns that are derogatory, insulting, and untrue.... yet we wear them like a cloak .... suffocating us throughout our day.
That's what the brilliant new book by Stacy Bernal discusses -- as Stacy shares her story on how she shed those labels and stepped fully into her LIGHT. This is a story every woman will love.
Stacy's new book is titled, "The Things We Don't Talk About" .... but we are talking about them today!!!
Watch our interview, and learn more about Stacy @ www.seestacyspeak.com
Interview with Amy Minyard
This girl has a story! Amy Minyard has overcome so much in her life -- a single mom who's victory over abuse, abandonment, and obesity is a testament to the power of a woman determined to rise.
She first appeared in the LIGHTbeamers Community about 3 years ago with a heap of a story, but had no clue what to do with it.
3 Years later, she shares her story with ease and is on a mission to teach other women the power of Self Love!!!
What Will Others Think?
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I’ve been thinking a lot about how much people STOP themselves from doing things that are stirring in their heart.
They stay quiet & hidden for fear of judgement from others. That simple question or thought — what will others think — can be so damaging and toxic if you let it stop you from moving forward in life or business.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
The people who are ahead of you, those who are making waves and playing big, aren’t going to judge you!
Nope! They’ll see you and say, “You go girl! I know what it takes to get here and you are being so bold & brave! I commend you. Here’s my hand. Grab it! I’ll pull you along.”
So the judgement you fear is about the people behind you; the ones NOT stepping up their own life in new & exciting ways but rather playing small and sitting...
Women & Money: What You Need to Know
For too long, the financial business sector has been dominated by men.... and educating women about money has come from their perspective.
It's time women take back their power by owning their financial future!
This is an important topic for every woman on the planet.
We are diving deep into this today with Nicholle Overkamp -- Founder & CEO of Wilcox Financial Group.
A Mantra To Keep You Going
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