We Learn When We Get Uncomfortable By Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder I had been excited to get updated branding photos to capture the older, bolder version of myself (the other photos were so old and a different time in my life). As the day was drawing near, this process turned into something that was causing my stomach to flip. I had to dig deep for the tools I learned through many fabulous leaders, personal growth experts, therapy, … [Read more...]
Six Words Were a Kick in the Stomach
September 21, 2023 By 10 Comments
Six Words Were a Kick in the Stomach By Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder "Why Don’t You Go Produce Something . . ." Six words. That’s it, six. Those few words hit me like a freight train when they came in a text a few years ago from someone close to me (and who is a fellow entrepreneur). I didn’t realize how deeply it hurt and affected me until recently. As women we sometimes feel we aren’t doing enough, being enough, good … [Read more...]
Motivation Constipation. Yes, It’s a Thing!
March 12, 2023 By 2 Comments
Motivation Constipation. Yes, It's a Thing! By Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder It was a familiar scene and feeling . . . Sitting at my desk paralyzed with indecision and droopy shoulders from so much weight on them. I was crampy, too. “I need relief. Make it stop,” kept swirling through my brain. What was happening?! It then came on like a tsunami: Motivation Constipation! I immediately asked myself the following … [Read more...]
Go Deep or Rock The Boat?
November 16, 2022 By 12 Comments
Go Deep or Rock the Boat? How to embrace or make a shift! By Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder When everything is moving and shifting, the only way to counteract chaos is stillness. When things feel extraordinary, strive for ordinary. When the surface is wavy, dive deeper for quieter waters. -- Kristin Armstrong I think we can all agree that a global pandemic required us to all shift in a major way. Early on we were trying out new recipes … [Read more...]
It’s Not Just a Dress
July 8, 2021 By 18 Comments
It's Not Just a Dress By Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder I decided to write this post today because it was on my mind all day - although some of you will think it is quirky LOL. But I can be quirky at times so here goes. There have been several times in my life that I made life-altering health decisions . . . the first was when I was 38 and had a total hysterectomy that catapulted me into menopause and ruined any chances of ever … [Read more...]
What’s Behind the Mask?
June 16, 2020 By 12 Comments
What's Behind the Mask?By Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder Thank You Claire Moorhead of Unique Gift Blooms for the snazzy mask! When the clock struck midnight on January 1st we never could have predicted the year ahead. We went from lofty goals and optimism to so much uncertainty and a complete upheaval in our norm. Who knew that toilet paper would become a commodity and that a routine trip into a store would become a big ordeal … [Read more...]
My Date with Destiny
January 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
My Life Changed in DecemberBy Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder In December not only did I turn a very exciting 53 years old, but I traveled with a dear friend to West Palm Beach, FL to be part of "Date with Destiny" with Tony Robbins. This was the final event in a year-long Mastery University program that has changed my life. Picture this . . . 2:00 a.m. and 5,000 people from all over the globe are playing full out and have … [Read more...]
Happy New Year
January 9, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to 2020By Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder I absolutely love this time of year because it is like a fresh start. Something in us changes when the clock strikes midnight on January 1st. Unfortunately it also signifies the continuation of a very long, cold New Hampshire winter, but it is a good time to settle in and appreciate the beauty of where we are blessed to live.As many of you know, the NH Conference for Women in November … [Read more...]
I’m Being Bold, Brave and Kind of Badass
October 24, 2019 By 8 Comments
HUGE NEWSA Note from Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder and Visionary BOLD and BRAVE is the theme of this year’s NH Conference for Women, and I am going to walk the talk with this big announcement. This will be our 10th and FINAL Conference - in its current format. My whole life has been a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Over the last year I have become restless but at the same time been more deeply immersed than ever … [Read more...]
We Are Better Together
June 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
We Are Better TogetherBy Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder Find Your People . . . at WIW In the spring of 2007 on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee in Meredith, NH, a dream took flight. The power of women coming together to learn something new, to stretch themselves and to support one another was harnessed and a community was launched. It was called Women Inspiring Women (WIW). Some people … [Read more...]
