Two Events.... One Message

Singing in the finale of the MLK Celebration

This weekend my heart was full, participating in two amazing events. The annual Martin Luther King celebration at the Empire State plaza is televised all across the state and draws some amazing talent, wonderful speakers and offers inspiration for all. It is an honor to have participated in this event for many years and I make this a MUST on my calendar because not only is it FUN to do but it is run like a well oiled machine! The women and men behind putting on this show are top notch and I want to thank them for having me back year after year! Please attend next year! It's amazing!

Sharing My Vision For Success

The second event was a Vision Board party organized my my inspiring friend Shari Quinn. You know how people are put into your life for reason- some good, some not good? Well, Shari is one of the good people. She has been a wonderful gift I am so thankful for and I was so honored she asked me to introduce Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and share my vision board and some words of advice.  

Both of these weekend events spread positivity and vision through out the community. While MLK's vision was equality, everyone in attendance at that event could use his inspiration to go out and make a difference with their vision. The vision board party was the same way. We each have a vision of how we can be a positive force in our community and sometimes it just takes talking about it or creating a visual reminder that our goals, aspirations and visions matter. I am so inspired to work even harder now. A big THANK YOU to the organizers of these events AND the attendees... you all are helping me make my vision a reality!

Sold Out Crowd for the Vision Board Party!

with Vision Board Party Organizer Shari Quinn

Mayor Kathy Sheehan offering inspiration at the Vision Board Party

On stage at the Empire State Building MLK Celebration

with the Inspiring Ang. Morris

The Beautiful Singing Sisters Miles Tone

Violinist Damian Escobar

Keynote Speaker Children's Advocate Geoffrey Canada

with the Lovely Benita Zahn 

Vision 2017

It's time to focus on 2017! One way to do that is with a Vision Board Party. A vision board is a board where you paste down pictures and words that you want to be a part of your goals. In other words visions you want to become a reality. Experts say by putting your goals down in writing you are more likely to achieve them. Why not make the goals look pretty and display them in a prominent place?

I had my Vision Board Party this weekend with a group of lovely women. They are motivated. They are inspiring. They just.... ARE.

At first I was overwhelmed and couldn't put my brain in the right space to create. So, I spent several hours fluttering around cutting out a word or picture or two. The fact of the matter is- I just LOVE these ladies and needed to be around their energy! 

It wasn't until most my guest left that I finally sat down with my pile of magazines, board, and tools. In the end- I was surprised at some of the goals that ended up on my board. While some goals I very much intended to be there, others I did not, but I'm going to listen to my inner voice and focus on these goals intently.

My board is now prominently displayed and will be looked at several times a day. I will work hard to succeed in my vision for 2017! Here's to a successful new year!

What are some of your visions for 2017?