Women Friends

Day 349- “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” – Abraham Lincoln

My nights are getting longer as I can hardly sleep these days. That's what happens when you're pregnant with destiny. I'm on the campaign trail and today I had the most exhilarating meeting with three colleague friends from my Leadership Atlanta Class.

Being with these remarkable women each one magnanimous in their on right was the epitome of iron sharping iron. I was able to articulate to them very clearly my vision for the magazine. I shared my struggle with if my audience should solely be African American women. Their feedback and input was invaluable and their buy- in cancelled out the dozens of lukewarm responses in a flash.

We weighed the pros and con of the many questions that came up which brought us right back to where I began. I have no doubt that we are creating an authentic experience for all women. Having spent the last three years separated from the business arena just the scent of it flowing from them got my adrenaline pumping.

They served as a focus group for me today consisting of two powerful business owners and one highly successful corporate executive. Each shared their global perspective on business and all things women. We even kicked around if this magazine should be for men and women- laugh out loud.

I spent a couple of precious hours this evening loving on my granddaughter Skyy Julia who lights up when I walk through the door. Holding her in my arms makes me feel like everything is right in my world. I want to leave a legacy for her where she never knows lack and starts her journey from a wealthy place and not a place of survival. I want her to believe that anything is possible when you trust and lean on the maker of heaven and earth. I want her to have a record of some of the most remarkable women of this age to pull from.

I want her to know what it means to love what you do and feel that it matters- and that nothing could be more fun. This day that God made one that I have never seen before and will never see again was nothing short of extraordinary.

Back to working on the book……