A Note From Leslie Sturgeon, WIW Founder I am the woman I am today because of the other women I met along my journey! Plain and simple truth. As a young 22-year-old entrepreneur, I knew that in order to succeed I needed to learn from those who blazed a trail before me, not just from my parents who were life-long business owners. It was 1989 when I started my first service business and in the small community of the Lakes Region there were … [Read more...]
How One Book Changed My Life . . .
September 16, 2015 By 6 Comments
It was Christmas Eve and it was my birthday. I was feeling restless in my life but couldn’t figure out why. Maybe it was that “mid-life” yearning for something different – but I couldn’t put my finger on what that “something” was. In an effort to get some clarity, I started reading “The Success Principles” by Jack Canfield. Although I had heard about Jack as the co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul and listened to some of his teleclasses, I … [Read more...]
What’s Up With A Male Speaker at a Women’s Event??
August 31, 2015 By 27 Comments
I wanted to address something that has come to my attention recently - the fact I have hired a male speaker for our NH Conference for Women in November. Why on earth would I do such a thing - after all, this is a women's conference?! Believe me, I did contemplate how this would be received. But the fact of the matter is, Jack Canfield is world renowned and holds the record for the most number of books at once on the NY Times Bestseller List … [Read more...]
Sitting on the Loser’s Bench with Less Padding!
July 29, 2015 By 28 Comments
Many people have asked why there were no Women Inspiring Women events this summer. Here's the scoop . . . On July 8th, I went in for life-changing bariatric surgery (Sleeve Gastrectomy). I have been a big girl my entire life. Although 5'10" for as long as I can remember, I have also filled that big frame with extra weight! Not something I am proud of and undoubtedly noticed by those I have met through the years. Significant stress, overwhelm, … [Read more...]
Why Goal Setting and Resolutions Alone Don’t Work
January 19, 2015 By 2 Comments
Yes, I have talked a lot over the years about goal setting and resolutions. We have had speakers on these subjects at WIW events. Many of the women in our group coach individuals on goal setting. But hear me out before you get your panties in a bunch and call me a hypocrite . . . As the saying goes, you would never head out on a road trip without a GPS or map so why should you venture out in life without a plan? You can pull out your journal … [Read more...]
Overheard at the NH Conference for Women!
November 24, 2014 By 4 Comments
A Message from WIW Founder, Leslie Sturgeon “I can’t believe how friendly and happy everyone is.” “I feel like I’m in a supportive sisterhood with complete strangers.” “It’s so cool that we can learn while having fun and celebrating.” “I learned from Randy Pierce that despite obstacles, you can conquer anything.” “Where else can you go, be inspired, learn and then dance? Simply amazing energy.” “I am going to stop saying … [Read more...]
Live Free and Thrive at the NH Conference for Women
October 30, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I Lie To Myself. Do You? I often tell myself that "I'm fine. I got this. No big deal. I am woman, hear me roar." But the reality is sometimes that is just plain BS, and I don't feel like I'm living the life I had envisioned. Can any of you relate? Do you often say, "I'll start tomorrow when I'm done taking care of things for others or when I'm caught up?" That is why I am bringing Mel Robbins to our NH Conference for Women n November … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned from a Serial Entrepreneur
July 30, 2014 By 23 Comments
The year was 1989 and a 22-year-old woman with an itch to challenge herself embarked on her entrepreneurial journey. That woman was me. I was young, shy, enthusiastic and perhaps even somewhat naïve as to the road ahead of me. There were twists, hairpin turns, frost heaves, speed bumps and detours but 25 years later, I’m celebrating the fact that I not only survived, but thrived. And did I ever learn some lessons along the way!! Build it … [Read more...]
My Journey to Self-Care
April 15, 2014 By 8 Comments
Nearly a month ago I shared some of the challenges that I have had over the last few years that led to somewhat of a meltdown in early March. As the saying goes, “you have to have a breakdown to have a breakthrough” and boy was that ever the case! Here is a link to the blog I wrote about it. First I have to say THANK YOU for loving and supporting me through all of this. I was so nervous to share my “mess” for fear of being ridiculed or judged … [Read more...]
Being Raw and Vulnerable . . .
March 18, 2014 By 26 Comments
A Note from Leslie Sturgeon WIW Founder I love Robin Roberts of Good Morning America. She is strong, focused, funny and just plain cool. Over the years when facing challenges, she has reiterated her mantra of "Make Your Mess Your Message." It is with this in mind that I'm being raw and vulnerable today. Deep breath, here goes: My mess: I am terrible at self-care and in this area I don't practice what I preach to my WIW community. My … [Read more...]
