Happy Monday!

Today, I wanted to publish a Motivation Monday, because that’s just what I was after watching MAKERS‘ latest video on Sara Blakely. Firstly, if you’re not familiar with Makers.com, may I suggest you head over there right after you finish reading (and watching) this post. They are doing some incredible work in the women’s space.

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photo credit: makers.com

And after you watch this inspirational video on SPANX founder Sara Blakely, the youngest self-made billionaire, and yes, I said SELF-MADE BILLIONAIRE… no trust fund, no rich husband, all on her own, I will share my confession with you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HERE’S MY CONFESSION TO YOU LADIES:

When I see Sara Blakely, I am triggered.

Our lives are parallel – up until the Billion Dollar List part, of course!

Sara Blakely, founder of a hosiery company. Me, founder of a promotional products company.

She failed the LSAT. I failed the GMAT.

That failure made her rethink her life. That failure made me rethink my life.

She founded her company in 2000. I founded my company in 1999.

She started her company with $5000.00. I started my company with $5000.00.

She’s inspired by Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson. I’m inspired by Oprah Winfrey and Richard Branson.

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She is growing her company around the world today. I sold my company in 2006 to be a mom.

SCREEEEECH!!! BREAKS ON!!!

And my confession?

I sometimes wonder where I’d be if I hadn’t (I am complaining, please don’t get me wrong). I don’t believe in regrets, but when I see Sara Blakely, she gets my business juices flowing and she inspires me to really up my game.

She makes me wonder, WHAT IF?

WHAT IF I hadn’t traded my successful company for motherhood?

What if?

I’ll never know.

I’d love to know, did you ever give up a career for motherhood? Did you ever throw in the towel on something great? Have you ever had any regrets or second guessed yourself? Have you ever wondered, WHAT IF? 

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