Why did I keep this a secret?! (the woman who knocked me sideways)
Do you ever look back on something you did and think, what were you thinking???”
Twelve years ago, I went to a conference and had my SOCKS KNOCKED OFF by (read: sobbed uncontrollably during the performance of) a woman who I suspect is Not Of This Earth.
It was at a conference called Emerging Women. The headliner was supposed to be Dr Maya Angelou (!!); sadly she passed not long before, so she was replaced by Brené Brown (!!!). Danielle LaPorte and Eve Ensler (author of The Vagina Monologues and an absolute legend whose speech I can remember almost word for word) were also speaking. But I honestly would have paid the $1000 (early bird!!) ticket price just to see one woman.
I was reminded of this experience yesterday when she COMMENTED on an INSTAGRAM VIDEO that I MADE…
Having a rough week? And/or: Are a lady? This one’s for you
If you’re in a hurry, scan down, because that first 5 lines of Wild Geese might be something you really, really need to hear today.
Before then – a short, excellent story along with something that’ll make you want to punch the air and take to the streets. Seriously, it’s one of the best things you’ve ever heard.
It’s national poetry month, so here are two of my favourites.
1. A big hero of mine, one of the most charismatic, articulate and smart…