Reflections on The Experience 2024 with guest editor Shuhada Alauddin

Today's article is a special edition reporting from Day 2 of The Experience 2024: A week long journey of reflection and connection.

The Experience is Revolutionary Woman Global's 7 Day online journey, where we guide you to create your Roadmap to bring your Best Work into the world at this important time, so you can go from IDEA to DONE in 2025. It's not too late to join us, click here and we'll see you in today's session: Your Roadmap to go from IDEA to DONE in 2025

Day 2: Together is Better

As an entrepreneur and life coach for over a decade, I often get asked what the most challenging aspect of being an entrepreneur is. Many expect me to mention difficulties like finding clients or managing a company. However, the truth is that the hardest part for me is the loneliness of the journey. This feeling exists whether you're a solopreneur or have a team by your side.

The loneliness doesn’t stem from a lack of people around you, but rather from the absence of someone who can listen to your experiences without judgment. You want someone who won’t make you feel worse and who can fully understand your stories, even if they haven’t experienced the same challenges. Like the African proverb says:

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.?

Recognizing that many women, like myself, experience feelings of “loneliness,” the theme for Day 2 of The Experience was "Together is Better." RWG is very intentional about planning and designing this week-long online event to foster connection and community. It's tailored for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who may feel the same way I did, as well as for any women who have been holding onto their dreams and plans but have yet to execute them for whatever reason.

Finding Joy in the Everyday

Day 2 was co-hosted by Janet Mohapi-Banks and Joyce Wong Jin Yi and started off with intentional grounding and opening reflection question, which led to participants sharing their stories and challenges. The discussion shifted to joy, as participants shared what brings them happiness, ranging from imaginative virtual celebrations and fun dinner invites to deep conversations about their interests. All of this was prompted by strategic questions designed to emphasize the significance of incorporating joy into our lives and work.?

The group also reflected on the joy of finding connection, and embracing small, everyday moments like morning rituals and favorite traditions. Themes of creativity, mindfulness, and community wove through the dialogue, reminding everyone of the power of joy to spark laughter, inspire connection, and open doors to new possibilities.

Looking Forward

The session concluded with a discussion on the role of mirror neurons—our innate ability to reflect others' emotions—and how this ripple effect of positivity can be amplified by consciously choosing joy and setting intentions to maintain a positive outlook, especially during challenging times.

Day 2 of The Experience celebrated the connection and growth of like-hearted women—a beautiful reminder of the joy, happiness, and endless possibilities that arise when women come together to support, inspire, and thrive.

With love and appreciation, Shuhada Alauddin and Team Revolutionary