I've often said that my life and career has been a combination of showing up and saying yes.
Right now I'd like to build my own coaching and consulting firm focused on social impact. The Ask in this case was one I had to ask myself, and give myself permission, to go all in and see where the energy takes me!
Ah. The Ask! Your pitch reminded me of mine in the 80s. I was working for a Western art museum in Houston and doing a feature writing gig for a western art tabloid published in Houston. The museum decided to publish a quarterly glossy and I was asked to do a piece on the Taos Society of Artists. Two successful art magazines and Art News in New York noticed it. I got work as a free lancer from all of them. When the tabloid closed, I saw a chance to move up and successfully pitched a feature column to the editor of Southwest Art, also published in Houston. The focus would be artists, galleries and trends, something the magazine never covered. That ask not only changed my life as a writer, I became a go-to cutting edge news columnist for the Western art scene during that boom and ended up in Taos as my home. Deonne, thanks for the memories! You have had an amazing journey and the door is opening up again.
Wow. Talk about leaving the Conspiracy for a Worthy Goal. HA! I love the irony. It's perfect. And I am so thrilled to hear about your new adventure taking form and being vicariously able to be a part of the journey forward.
I've heard this said repeatedly, and mostly in this last year. ASK. SHOW UP. You know where I am heading... I just need to actually DO it. And maybe just stop thinking too much.
Ha is right! Thanks so much for the good wishes and I look forward to sharing how it's going. Ask and Show Up, for sure. Overthinking is a chronic challenge, but you're on the right path. Let's add Just Keep Going to the list. :)
I've often said that my life and career has been a combination of showing up and saying yes.
Right now I'd like to build my own coaching and consulting firm focused on social impact. The Ask in this case was one I had to ask myself, and give myself permission, to go all in and see where the energy takes me!
Love that description, Nick. Showing up and saying yes - exactly. So glad you gave yourself permission! Onward.
Ah. The Ask! Your pitch reminded me of mine in the 80s. I was working for a Western art museum in Houston and doing a feature writing gig for a western art tabloid published in Houston. The museum decided to publish a quarterly glossy and I was asked to do a piece on the Taos Society of Artists. Two successful art magazines and Art News in New York noticed it. I got work as a free lancer from all of them. When the tabloid closed, I saw a chance to move up and successfully pitched a feature column to the editor of Southwest Art, also published in Houston. The focus would be artists, galleries and trends, something the magazine never covered. That ask not only changed my life as a writer, I became a go-to cutting edge news columnist for the Western art scene during that boom and ended up in Taos as my home. Deonne, thanks for the memories! You have had an amazing journey and the door is opening up again.
Wow! I did not know that about you, so thanks for sharing your inspiring story. You were definitely following the energy. :)
I probably read many of your past articles! This is a great story.
Nice! Thanks, Heidi.
Wow. Talk about leaving the Conspiracy for a Worthy Goal. HA! I love the irony. It's perfect. And I am so thrilled to hear about your new adventure taking form and being vicariously able to be a part of the journey forward.
I've heard this said repeatedly, and mostly in this last year. ASK. SHOW UP. You know where I am heading... I just need to actually DO it. And maybe just stop thinking too much.
Ha is right! Thanks so much for the good wishes and I look forward to sharing how it's going. Ask and Show Up, for sure. Overthinking is a chronic challenge, but you're on the right path. Let's add Just Keep Going to the list. :)
Hi Deonne! Why does it not surprise me to find you here. Isn’t this the most helpful, uplifting writing? Melanie
Melanie! ❤️