This past weekend was my fifth SHINE conference with Noonday. It was also my first virtual one - and if I’m being honest, hopefully my last. But it was still wonderful, primarily due to this group of women!
Connection is truly the primary force that keeps us so tightly bound to Noonday. So when we found out we wouldn’t be gathering with hundreds in Austin, we quickly pivoted to Plan B (a familiar move in these many months of pandemic living). We rented a house in the Atlanta area, and gals came in from four other states to join us (preceded by COVID tests for each of us).
Dissecting the new line, being inspired together by artisan speakers, new ideas, and more defined our time together - plus SO much laughter. It was balm to our weary souls.
We celebrated each other, too - it’s not easy to stick with this job, particularly when the bulk of it is virtual these days. But it’s worth it - and accolades help!
We truly hope to be back in Austin this time next year. But until then, my cup feels full.
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