Core Messages and Self-Worth Exercises from Two Influential Leaders

This past week Sono Bello teamed up with?Dress for Success Worldwide?to host an internal Coffee Chat for our team members in Kirkland, WA featuring Amy Curtis, CCO of Sono Bello, and Michele C. Meyer-Shipp, Esq., CEO of Dress for Success??Worldwide.

Sono Bello's partnership with Dress for Success is one we hold near and dear, as it mirrors our mission of transforming lives. In honor of this special event, we hosted a live, on-site watch party where team members could enjoy their favorite espresso drinks from an on-site coffee bar.

The chat itself was heartwarming, hopeful, and inspiring — it felt like we were flies on the wall of a candid conversation between two friends sharing life lessons. Treasures like these are worth sharing, so we’re delighted to pass along a few of their impactful messages and self-worth exercises you can practice right now.

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"Shoot me straight, and I will shoot you straight," Michele said. "If I need to step out midday for one of my kid's events, I will put it on my calendar and openly share it." Amy and Michele both emphasized that transparency and vulnerability as leaders foster authenticity and trust.

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Build your network for mentorship, coaching, and future opportunities. Put yourself out there and immerse yourself in things that make you happy. For Michele, volunteering opened doors she never expected.

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"Accept that it's a normal part of human existence, but don’t let it hijack you," Michele shared, admitting she still gets nervous about speaking on stage despite her experience. Her go-to practice? Self-affirmations. She reminded us: "All human beings are fundamentally flawed. All we can do every day is the best we can. Mindset is everything."

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Stretch yourself. Don’t get complacent. Be open, stay engaged, build your network, and remain current. Growth happens outside your comfort zone.

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The message was clear, "?????? ???????? ??????????." Here are two exercises Amy and Michele shared with us from their private professional coaching experiences.

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Ever self-doubt yourself?! Of course, we all have.

• Grab a pen and journal your top strengths.
• Identify your strongest trait and create a diploma celebrating it.
• Hang it up as a reminder whenever self-doubt creeps in — YOU GOT THIS!?

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• Write down what makes you happy and aligns with the legacy you want to leave.
• In a separate column, list what drains you or dims your light.
• Reflect on whether your life aligns with your dreams. If not, identify what changes you can make to move closer to your goals. Your life is meant to be lived with joy — find it, embrace it, and let abundance follow.

These inspiring messages reminds us all to own our worth, foster authentic relationships, and align ourselves with the things that spark JOY!

What steps will you take today to tap into your joy and potential?