Grace, Grit, and Glory: Resilience Boot Camp


Hey there Reader,

Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of presenting "Bounce Back Stronger: Building Unshakeable Resilience" at the Goochland Chamber of Commerce Women in Business event—cue the confetti! We dove deep into how resilience isn't just for the big, scary stuff—nope, it's a muscle we can flex daily, even when life throws those tiny curveballs.

Now, here’s a golden nugget of wisdom that stuck with me: resilience looks different for everyone. Yeah, that’s right! While we might cheer on someone’s relentless hustle, we often miss the behind-the-scenes battles they’re bravely fighting. So, next time you’re tempted to judge—or judge yourself!—remember this: we never truly know the weight someone else is carrying. Spreading a little resilience and grace (sprinkle it like confetti!) is a superpower every leader needs in their toolkit.

So, here’s your mission for the week (and I know you’re up for it): spot the little moments where you can flex that resilience muscle. Each mini-challenge you ace, each obstacle you navigate, is training you for bigger and better things ahead. Consider it your resilience boot camp!

Let’s keep bouncing back and showing the world our unstoppable power! You got this!

Ready, set, go conquer!

Angela 💫

P.S. I'm super grateful for you! ✨

Quick Tip:

If you don’t make time for strategy, you’ll always be stuck in survival mode. Successful leaders don’t just work in their business—they work on it.

Action:

Block 30 minutes this week to step away from daily tasks and focus on strategy. Ask yourself: What’s one big goal I want to achieve this quarter? Then, outline the first three steps to make it happen. A small investment in planning now will save you time and stress later!

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Angela Edwards

Business Strategist • Small Business • Since 2007 Are you tired of feeling like your business is running you? I take business owners from being overwhelmed, overworked, and undervalued to being strategic, productive, and profitable. Many business owners are too busy working in their business to work on their business. They get bogged down with wearing many hats, trying to grow their business, and deliver their product. I show business owners how to avoid the pitfalls, ignite a spark, and let their sparkle shine through.

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