Embracing Gratitude and Innovation: May Reflections

Dear PM Insiders,

This month, I've been reflecting on gratitude and innovation, two powerful themes that have shaped my journey and continue to inspire my path forward.

May has been a month filled with personal milestones and celebrations. I've taken a moment to reflect on my accomplishments and how I can extend my talents to others. I'm immensely thankful for the opportunities that have led me to my passion for innovation and partnership.

Personally, watching my son complete milestones and advance to the next grade was a joy. Being able to pause and participate in his end-of-year activities with his class was a cherished moment. My parents also celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary—a significant testament to love and endurance, reminding me of the importance of being grateful for life and the moments we share with our loved ones.

This month, I was called to slow down and give daily affirmations of gratitude. I am thankful for every opportunity to share my talents and skills with clients, peers, and individuals I encounter. The month concluded with an amazing opportunity to be part of the Google Cloud Inaugural Summit hosted in Atlanta. This experience was unparalleled for innovators and business owners—a perfect culmination of the month.

In the sessions and through conversations with Google leaders, business owners, and innovators, I was reminded to "get better at doing hard things." Innovation is exciting, and we are all here for distinct purposes, in the right room for the right reason. It was an honor and privilege to be among such brilliant minds. I am thankful for every interaction, whether it has been an opportunity or challenge, because they have brought me to this unique moment.

As I look forward to the future, I see a bright and promising path ahead. Thank you for being part of this journey, and here's to continuing to innovate and inspire together.

Olivia

What I Learned at Google RISE

As a small business owner and consultant working with organizations integrating AI into their workflows, I constantly grapple with questions about how to make pivotal process improvements, leverage the right resources, and ensure we have the best consultants on our team. My role as a strategist drives me to seek out cutting-edge tools and techniques for my clients and myself.

At the Google Cloud Cloud RISE Summit 2024, I had the privilege of engaging with some of the brightest and most innovative minds in business, including Google employees, former Google executives, and other business leaders. We explored strategies and solutions that are ushering in a new era of technological thinking, security, and AI-enhanced workflows. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Anwar Miller and his team at Google for providing this incredible opportunity to expand our community, mentorship, and access to technology for business owners like myself.

Consider This a Challenge

During the summit, a colleague asked about networking events in Atlanta, and I realized I didn’t have a ready answer. This question inspired me to challenge myself to gather and share more insightful information about local networking opportunities. One exciting upcoming event is Atlanta Tech Week, scheduled for June 9-15, 2024. Thank you, Allison Higgins , for sharing this information! I am eager to add more relevant networking events to our calendar and list, enhancing our collective knowledge and connectivity.

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