Conference 2021

Ok wow! It's been a minute since I wrote anything for you guys, and I'm not gonna lie, the last couple of weeks have been FULL. Full with all the everyday things, but also full with big decisions, full with emotions, full with tears... There seems to be something about this year, where we're all trying to jam in last year's things on top of this year's! I've been talking to so many people who are struggling to cope with all the things, and I hear you! I've been the same, in particular leading into this month's conference for my network marketing company! This event is a pretty big deal on a normal year when they're held annually; let alone when last year's didn't happen because of C-bomb, and let alone when it's my first conference since joining the company! Conference is when we all come together to learn and celebrate; hearing from top names in the company and industry, and cheering on everyone being recognised for their success over the past year (Or two, in this case!) We're so lucky in Australia that our conference could go ahead, although we had rooms full of people zooming in from New Zealand and Melbourne due to travel restrictions - but thanks to modern technology, it was almost like they were here with us! It definitely wasn't all sunshine and rainbows though - I did mention tears! Even getting to the event was a big deal for me. This year's conference was held in the Gold Coast, so although not as far as some people had to travel, it was far enough for this little girl from the bush! My plan was to fly from Townsville to Brisbane, stay with my sister-in-law in the city and catch the train to the Gold Coast each day... let's just say, my first day didn't go according to plan! I rolled into the Townsville Airport about 45mins before my plane was due to take off; I should have had plenty of time, but by the time I got myself parked, sorted, and hiked all the way from long term parking to the terminal, I had missed bag drop cut off by 5mins. They wouldn't put my bag on the plane, but told me I could leave my luggage and go hop on the plane (which wasn't due to leave for half an hour)... um no! I'm not going to the Gold Coast for 4 nights without my stuff!! I had no option but to book a new ticket and wait for the next flight - there were tears...

Whew, well! Got over that and got on my way - made it to Brisbane, and then Gold Coast that evening for a team meet and greet, which was amazing to finally see all the girls I work with online in person! By the time I was heading back to Brisbane on the train, it had been a big day. I dozed on and off; the speaker announcing the stations woke me up for each one, so I heard my station and jumped off the train, only to realise I no longer have my Go-card in my hand, right as the train pulls away! My 5 day unlimited Go-card, that I had just lost on the first day... well! There were more tears. My first day in the big smoke on my own was not going well! It was late by then, so all I could do was buy a bus ticket and make my way back to where I was staying with my tail between my legs. The next morning, Teesh helped me get a new Go-card (there were more tears - of frustration because there was nothing they could do to transfer what I had already spent, and unless someone handed it in, I had no way of finding it or getting it back!), and get on my way to Gold Coast again for day 1 of Conference! (Love you Teesh!) Things looked up after that, but there were definitely more tears over the next two days! Tears of inspiration, of hope, of feeling; when someone shared part of their story that just got me right in the feels. It's incredible that no matter how bad you think you have it, or how many excuses you have, someone else has already been there and done it before, showing us all exactly what's possible with this business model! We wrapped up the second day with a board breaking session, to smash through those limiting beliefs! We spent some time reflecting and writing on our boards, and then got to break them. The back of the board is for goals and visions; the front of the board is the actions to take to get there; breaking through the board symbolises breaking through the distractions, the barriers, and getting to the other side where the vision is waiting! It's an amazing metaphor, because I didn't break the board first try... that was me, getting in my own way, and not truly believing I could do it; I knew I was strong, I knew i was capable, and I knew that I could break through that board eventually... but I also had this niggling doubt that I couldn't do it first try... and look what happened!? Our mind is a powerful tool, and learning how to use it to our advantage can be our greatest strength! Then onto the Gala party! More cheering, more dancing, more recognition, and more fun! We all got to dress up in pretty dresses and dance to a live band - what a finish to a powerful 2 day event, it's not all about work, sometimes it's about fun too! The absolute highlight though was the Sunday morning Leadership Mastermind Retreat, where we went out for a spa session! I'd never been to a spa before, so I was super grateful to have earned my spot there; it was a perfect way to wind down after a big couple of days, sharing our biggest takeaways and our visions for our business for the next 12 months! And yes there was more tears! Tears of breakthrough... tears of vulnerability... I'm experiencing some seriously uncomfortable growing pains, and it's exciting and terrifying all at the same time! As I'm getting home; back to work, back to reality; I wanted to reflect on the weekend, and share my tumultuous experience with you... It's more of a journal entry than anything, but it feels good to be writing again, and I'm excited for what's to come! I know I've got so much awesomeness to share with the world, I just need to work on breaking through that vulnerability, and stepping into even more authenticity. Till next time! Xx