Who says you can’t make a life changing connection on social media? A year or so ago, I met the fabulous Tory Johnson through Twitter. No, a tweet didn’t make the relationship. You can only develop a real connection through social media if you close the computer and actually talk with the person. (What a novel concept!!)
One look at Tory’s amazing bio.. and you know she’s the real deal. While you may know her best as the Workplace Contributor for Good Morning America, she does so much more to empower women and help them turn their passion into profit. For instance, she’s the CEO of Women for Hire. I believe in surrounding yourself with THE BEST people possible (Hello?! Girlfriends 2.0!!).. so I truly enjoy my connection w/ Tory.
Therefore, it was such an honor when she asked me to be a featured speaker and a panelist at her very first Spark and Hustle conference. What would I talk about?! (More importantly, what would I wear?!) But Tory had it all worked out. She said “Your topic is How To Reboot With Gusto”. (Ohhh… I likee!!) So, at the end of July (and following two other conventions) I teetered in my high heels to Atlanta.
You know those “ah ha” moments where you say… this is where I’m supposed to be?That was me in Atlanta. When Tory looked at us and said “Are you ready to turn your passion and potential into SERIOUS profit?”.. I was sold. Suddenly, the conference was more than a speech for me. It was a game changer!
For three days… we talked about concrete ways to make more money. How to collaborate not just for promotion but for profit. How to maximize your contacts into cash. How to give away nuggets of value in your business so folks want to buy the whole kit & kaboodle. I’m at a point in my business (1 year) that these are all the things I NEEDED to hear. Best of all, these were tools we could put to work on Monday to make a difference.
I wanted to bottle everything up and bring it home to share. Knowledge is only power when you share it. So, before I left, I cornered some of the movers and shakers from the conference to give you their BEST tips to make a difference in YOUR business. Today I’m starting with Tory… but over the next week, I’ll introduce you to other women who have tidbits that are game changers. Remember, I only try to surround myself w/ the best… and I’m proud to say these ladies are truly some of the best.
I hope you enjoy!! And please know… Tory and I working on something very exciting in the future. I can’t let the cat out of the bag yet… but just know I want all of you to have the full experience I just had.
And speaking of surrounding myself with FAB women!! Thanks to Adrienne Kallweit and Diane White for coming with me to Atlanta to hear me speak. Girlfriends, it meant the world to have you there and I know you got as much out of Spark and Hustle as I did. Love you!!
Emmy award winning TV Broadcaster Cindy W. Morrison successfully reinvented herself after the economy lead to corporate downsizing. Leaving a 20 year news career behind, Cindy wrote a book, hit the speaking circuit and created her own consulting business. She now teaches people how to reboot, upgrade and reinvent through networking, social media and branding so they can make more money and live a better life. www.CindyWMorrison.com
