Make Your Mark and Lead With Impact!

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I am excited to share with you all of the content that's been in the making for months--dare I even say years??--and is finally coming to fruition. Can you believe it took me weeks to think of this title alone? I know AI is out there (let's all laugh and cry together ??), but this was very near and dear to my heart. Every word has been measured with the intention and purpose of accurately reflecting the goal of this newsletter. So what is it?

The goal of this newsletter is to provide you with valuable insights, tips, and strategies for improving your leadership and productivity skills. Being a Black woman with a Christian background, you must know how tempted I was to make a bigger splash about womanhood, spirituality, and blackness...but I decided on two things: 1) these topics will come up naturally because of my lived experience, and 2) you can experience more of these subjects in my podcast: Make Your Mark with Antréa Ferguson, which is an even deeper dive into my personal life and the convergence of my business (leadership) life. The first episode is pending edits, but you can listen to the trailer (and subscribe)!

"Make Your Mark: Impact 101." Those of you who know I'm an educator know why I've chosen this title of the first edition of this newsletter, as it refers to the basics.

I have thought long and hard about this, and I believe that by learning and growing individually, we can come together and make a positive impact in our work and personal lives to ultimately make our mark in the world! That's why this first edition of the newsletter calls attention to the "101" or basics about making a lasting impact on the world in a meaningful and positive way through leadership.

Each newsletter will feature deep dives on a variety of topics related to leadership and productivity, such as communication, time management, self-care, and innovation. I'll also share inspiring stories of people who have made their mark in their careers and communities, as well as practical tips and tricks that you can apply to your own life.

If you know me, you'll know that my ultimate goal is to show you how I've come to make my mark, and while I haven't "arrived" yet (does anyone?), I look forward to sharing so much with you. So, in addition to these newsletters, I will also be hosting a series of debate-style audio rooms called "Yes or No," occasional podcast interviews with experts and thought leaders in the fields of leadership and productivity, as well as recapping my own life's journey, which is quite a tale! I believe these valuable insights and perspectives are game-changing. Sharing our lives can be an eye-opener, and I'm so honored that you will allow me to do that with you in future newsletters.

Also, I believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and leave a lasting impact on the world. That's why I am committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed and to make your mark in whatever you do. The reason I was so hellbent on resisting the urge to send this newsletter sooner is because I want there to be a specific objective with each of these newsletters and a set of action items that you can take home to the bank!

So here are some action items! I hope that you will join me and the rest of this community of leaders (whom I will refer to as Mark Makers!) on this journey. You can start by turning on notifications (by clicking the bell icon ?? on my profile) to hear me every day with Shankar Poncelet in our live audio rooms every morning as we do affirmations for less than 30 minutes to start our day positively. If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. I am always here to help and support you in any way that I can.

Thank you for joining us, and I look forward to sharing all of the great content that I have planned for the coming months.

P.S. Thank you again for your continued support. I'm so glad you've enjoyed my updates on LinkedIn about leading my team, my travels, and my mate, Shankar. Your positive feedback means a lot to me, and I appreciate you taking the time to subscribe and interact with my content. Thank you again for being a valuable part of my community, Mark Maker!

Con todo mi amor,

Antréa Ferguson