Six Words Were a Kick in the Stomach

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!

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?

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

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?

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

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

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

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

      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...]

Rock Stars and Gratitude

At our recent NH Conference for Women our theme was “Be The Rock Star Of Your Life.” It did not mean smash guitars, sell millions of records and live life in the fast lane. It simply meant to set aside the things that got in your way so you could live a larger life – on your terms. In the spirit of our conference theme, I would like you to consider what it means to be a rock star: Common traits. The traits of today’s rock stars include … [Read more...]