Mission: Empowering creative women to follow their dreams!

snippet of my inspiration line, shot with iPhone camera w/Hipstamatic App

INSPIRATION:

This past week whooshed by at mach speed didn't it?  Last Monday, I shared that I wanted to start the week of with Inspiration and Intention and one of my intentions was to start making some minor changes right here on my blog and website, beginning with my About page.  

You'll notice I added my Mission, which is quite simply to empower creative women to follow their dreams. I was recently introduced to the term "innerpreneur" and my world shifted.  I didn't know there were other people out there that believe "you should do what you are and what you love" and who agree that "we [innerpreneurs] are driven by our need to realize our full potential, to make a difference and to constantly learn and evolve." 

When I read Tara Joyce's writing about innerpreneurship, it was like the heavens opened up and angels started singing! Hallelujah! I AM NOT ALONE! I don't know why it never occurred to me that there are a whole slew of people out there that look at life and work in the same way I do, but when I realized it, I also realized that my dream is possible.  I realized my niche.  These are the people that will get excited about what I have to offer... and they're really out there! (Was that you, or are the angels singing again?!) 

INTENTION:

Here's to another incredible week! My intention this week is to work on my list of women that I would like to interview for the upcoming Interview Series here on my blog and you can help! In the comments, tell me what kind of questions you would like me to ask inspiring women and creative entrepreneurs.

What is your inspiration and intention this week?  Talk to me! 

xo & buckets of belief in you!

Carmen

I have some super exciting news to share today!!!
I'm joining the WishStudio family!

It's an exciting time in the WishStudio...
Mindy is launching the brand spankin' new site in April
and I am thrilled to be able to contribute to it.
I'll be sharing art, inspiration and loads of encouragement in my monthly column.

Pop over and check out all the juicy details of the new site!
There is truly something for everyone in the WishStudio!

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I am so inspired right now!

Leave me a little love note and tell me what you're wishing for today!

xo & belief in you (and your wishes!),

Carmen

Beginning today, I'm making a small resolution to make Mondays about Inspiration and Intention.  Tuesdays have long been my favorite day of the week and an easy day for me to get happy, but Mondays, not so much.  I often dread Mondays.  Mondays mark the beginning of a new work week for my day job and so I associate some negativity with Mondays. 

Having recently listened to the audio version of The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, the thought has been on my mind to do my own mini Happiness Project.  I'm not committed to dedicating a whole year to the project or even get really hyperfocused on it, but I love the idea of identifying little ways I can inject a little happy into my days. 

So I've decided that my blog is the perfect place for me to start.  Not only can I inject happiness into my life, I can share with you and I would love it if you would share back in the comments.  I always love it when I come across a blog that uses the comments section as a place for conversation and dialog.  It would rock my socks off if that were to happen here! 

My friend Kate has been asking the following every Monday: "Monday Focus: What would you like to get done this week? What's your focus? What would you give yourself permission to experience?"  

So on this Tuesday Eve, my focus is to start the week with Inspiration and Intention.  How about you?

More on my focus for the week and what I'm giving myself permission to experience in the comments section below...  (hint, big news!)

xo,

Carmen

Be sure to visit CRESCENDOh today where I'm sharing links to
a couple fantabulous art journaling resources!

xo & belief in you,

Carmen