Grab a cup of coffee, this is a long one! Many of my blogging counterparts have a weekly series where they round-up their work and link to great posts from others: Friday Linky Love, Writing Around the Webb, and Fresh Finding Fridays to name a few. As much as I admire their consistency and commitment, I have fun doing mine completely randomly and giving them a new name every time (Couldn't Have Said it Better Myself, Crock Pots, Links Galore, and Miscellaneous Musings). What I'm really trying to say is that I don't have nearly the self-discipline to post these regularly. And yes, I also have commitment issues.
Change Makers TV Interview - Video Now on YouTube! (~30 minutes)
I was honored to be a guest on Gopi's local TV show -- during which I talk about blogging, the book, career advice, and even my dating life (which led to a guy jumping out from behind a car as I was leaving...alone...at night...to ask me out...after he watched the interview from the sound room...and continued to beg ask as I politely said no at least five times. FML.)
One note before you watch: my book is called Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want
Two interviews with fabulous women: Betty Jean Bell and Tia Singh
Audio interview with Betty Jean Bell of Love Your Work Life - It only took five minutes on the phone with Betty Jean for me to feel like I was instantly talking with one of my best friends. Her passion and energy is absolutely contagious! Take a listen to the ~25 minute podcast or click here to download the mp3, where I talk about my blog, the book, the quarter-life crisis, and pursuing big goals. Head on over to Love Your Work Life (and check out her adorable Christmas header!) to learn more about Betty Jean and her network of coaches.
Written interview with Tia Singh for her Live Your Life YOUR Way series - Tia is another coach extraordinaire who I met through Twitter. She literally sparkles (as her Twitter handle suggests), and we have quickly bonded over our emoticon abuse (exclamation mark, anyone?!?!!) and our love for helping others flourish. I was so honored to be featured in her series, and very touched by her wonderful introduction. Read more here.
Both of these ladies are giving a way a free copy of my book, so head on over and comment to enter!
#Reverb10 - I'm participating and have an author prompt on Dec. 21 -- wuhoo!
I'm excited to be participating in the #Reverb10 project with many other bloggers. It's a daily prompt to help people "reflect on this year and manifest what's next." I'm also incredibly honored to contribute an author prompt (author bios here) - look out for me on Dec. 21, baby!
I'll be answering the prompts on my Tumblr so I don't annoy you with daily posts -- here is a sneak preview of my first post:
2011: This next year will be the year of FREEDOM. Freedom from shoulds, cant’s, have-tos and obligations. I want 2011 to be the year of trusting my gut, listening to my intuition, and making decisions that are nothing short of SOUL-STIRRING. {Read more here}
Awesome links elsewhere - most definitely worth checking-out:
- Ashley Ambirge (of The Middle Finger Project) - The 67 Emotions of Online Success - heartbreaking, moving, inspiring, incredibly touching. Must read. Ashley is one of the writer's I most look-up to -- I am blown away by her posts every single time.
- Tyler Vooren's post 30 Surprisingly Difficult Ways to Be Extraordinary and his Top Secret Advanced Riskology Support Team Exposed (I share many of the same mentors/friends/role models).
- Leo Babauta's FREE 121-page Focus book - I'm a little late to the game on this one (he released it last month while I was in yoga heaven), but this book is AWESOME. And did I mention free?
- An inspirational speech (transcribed) from my "most amazing life coach ever" Ruth Ann Harnisch - Six Things I Learned in Six Months of Doing Nothing.
- Scott Stratten’s TEDx talk, Keep Going Until We Stop - Scott shares his realization that "being a big deal isn't a big deal" and shares his deeply moving stories about how he "just kept going" no matter how tough (and tragic) life got. He also learns the important lesson that "we need to STOP so that we CAN keep going." The passion and emotion he speaks with is unparalleled.
- Everett Bogue's 1 Simple Strategy to Save $2,000 this Holiday Season and Make Everyone Love You Forever. Love the audacity with which he opens the post. And I'm so IN on reducing needless spending/gifting pressure.
- Diggy (of Upgrade Reality) - 24 Things I've Learned in 24 Years - very wise words and great reminders. I would have put together a very similar list!
- My friend and fellow coach Scott Asai (based in LA) recently put together a promotional video for his services - it's a great way to learn more about coaching (and get in touch) if you are interested.
A follow-up note to my June post, Serendipity and the Art of Being Alone
Some of you may remember my story earlier this year about spending the weekend alone in New York City after existing plans fell through. While shoe shopping, I met a woman named Ann - an amazing lawyer who had a house built for herself in Italy (with her own hard-earned dream fund).
We ended up going to lunch then dancing on booths together at Bagatelle Bistrot in our new Louboutins -- girl power at its finest! I later dubbed Ann "my NYC angel" and she calls me Jenny From the Rock (as in Alcatraz).
While in NYC this week I'm attending Ann's big 40th birthday bash to help her celebrate in style. Living proof that random meetings can turn into beautiful friendships...and a reminder to get out there, be yourself, keep going when life throws a curve-ball, embrace surprises and be open to the beautiful art of serendipity.
