Are you living a full or busy life?

Hello pal,

Well, you may have noticed I never sent you a wee love letter last Wednesday? Did you miss me? ;) hehe… I actually missed my weekly reflections, learnings and sharing with you. I have really enjoyed the habit of writing these weekly words of wisdom, I am finding it very therapeutic.?

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So why no love letter? To be honest, I was just fully in living and working mode…. it felt very “FULL”… I have actively chosen not to use the word “busy” these last few years because I feel as a society we have glorified “busy” and not necessarily in a positive way.?

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“FULL” is truly the way I like to describe my life. Why? It's not this overused buzz word, like "BUSY". ?Instead, I use the word FULL as to me it's a word that speaks of intention and purpose. And that is exactly what I have been doing the last two weeks.?

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B Corp Month

As I have mentioned before I founded Definitii? in 2020, it is a consultancy that helps companies become B Corp certified. This month is B Corp Month which is really a month to raise awareness of this incredible movement of B Corps all using their business to be a force for good. You can find out more here? There are over 8,000 companies leading the way by measuring their social & environmental impact and becoming B Corp certified. What I love about them is that they all care deeply for people and our planet. We definitely need more companies in the world to care too.

Last week I was at the B Local Scotland event hosted by Tartan Blanket Company who are a fantastic B Corp in the heart of Edinburgh. There are only 65 B Corps in Scotland and I really want to increase this number as I know that when businesses start to embrace the B Corp community and framework of building better businesses they really do begin a journey and make a commitment to keep improving their impact. If you or a business you know would be interested drop me a message - always happy to educate people on the why & how.?

Happy New (Astrological) New Year?

In recent years I have started tuning in more to astrology. Now that I know a lot more I really feel I work with the natural flow of Earth's energy rather than working against it all the time. Today in the astrological world is is officially a new year - the Spring Equinox. I have really noticed my energy shift, like I am really ready to start the year now… not in the middle of winter on the 1st Jan in Scotland, mid hibernation - you know what I mean? hehe…?

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One of my fav astrologers is Kirsty Gallagher and last week I got to go along and hear her speak with a few of my pals. It was so inspiring, moving and empowering to be in a room full of women. It felt like a real sisterhood. I got her new book “The Goddess Path” so if you are looking for a new book to read check it out. This is the link to buy it from Bookshop. org - remember they support local book stores and are a B Corp :)

New Podcast Episode dropped today!

I started “I've Got Your Back” the podcast last year as I really see it as another great tool to connect & communicate with people. And I truly believe as society & humanity the more we have each other's back the better.?

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Today's episode is with Jayn Sterland, Managing Director of Weleda UK and it is seriously BRILLIANT.?

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Jayne was No1 in 2023's 'Who's Who of Natural Beauty'. This is the eleventh year that Jayn has appeared in the Top 25, and her seventh time in the No.1 spot!?

In 2020, Jayn was appointed to the Advisory Board of the British Beauty Council, and in 2021 became Chair of the Council's Sustainable Beauty Coalition. In 2022 Jayn joined the board of the global B Corp Beauty Coalition, a collaboration of B Corp certified beauty brands and businesses. That same year, Jayn was presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award at NOPEX for her tireless efforts championing sustainable business practices and driving change for a more planet-positive future. In 2023 Jayn was appointed ESG Pillar President for the British Beauty Council.?

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She was also recently recognised in the CEO Today Business Women of the Year Awards as one of 100 inspirational female business leaders around the globe, and received an award for Outstanding Leadership for Health & Wellbeing Company of the Year, in the CEO Today Awards. For over a decade Jayn has ploughed her energy into Weleda, helping to drive the beauty industry towards social and environmental responsibility and more sustainable business practices – a mission she continues as a public speaker and columnist.

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In this episode we spoke about being a Mother and running a business, who co-founded Weleda 100 years ago (this part will surprise you, in a good way!) what the beauty industry is really like, why Weleda became a B Corp and why Jayn believes companies need to be apart of this movement.?

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Always make time to create memories with your loved ones

In between all of the work I had on I also had two of my Aussie pals come and stay for a few days, one of them had never been to Scotland before. As most of you will know when you are hosting it takes a lot more of your time & energy. And it certainly did that for me but oh my the memories we co-created together were so special.?

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Let's be real here at the end of the day work is important, especially purposeful work but the most important part of life is the relationships we create & nurture and all the memories that we hold dear in our hearts. So, perhaps remember this as the days and weeks pass - are you building in time into your life to simply create memories with your loved ones?

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See below the Aussies having a fried pizza and chips for the first time outside Glasgow Central station - with the best banter on the planet from the Glaswegian guy that served us might I add :)?

A moment in time we will always remember!?

Who are you surrounding yourself with?

At the weekend I went on my Arbonne business leadership retreat which again took a lot of planning, time and energy in between all my other commitments. Was it worth it? Absolutely YES.?

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Here's why.

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What I've realised over the years is that when you surround yourself with people who cheer you on, challenge you to become the best version of yourself, hold you accountable and are walking the walk with you, you're much more likely to make positive changes in your life & business.

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One thing I am always so grateful for is saying yes to this beautiful Arbonne community 15 years ago.?

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You will always become the 5 people you spend the most time with - so ask yourself who are you spending your time with? And are they supporting you to be the best version of yourself or not??

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Remember, if you don't like where you are and who you are hanging around, move. you are not a tree :)

My next event…. You're invited:?

Documentary Screening - Kiva The Call of the Wisdom Keepers & Dialogue with Wisdom Keeper Cheryl Angel

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First Documentary Screening in Scotland!?

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Why am I bringing this documentary to Scotland?

I first saw this documentary in May 2023 and immediately knew in my heart that I had to bring this to Scotland.? My deep belief is that our Indigenous People are the original Social Entrepreneurs. They are the ones that have a deep connection to Mother Earth and have lived in harmony with her for thousands of years. Their culture is to look after their people, their community and the planet something that most people and businesses are striving to achieve or have simply forgotten how to do.

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I believe that to truly build companies that benefit people, communities and our planet then we must tune into the wisdom of our First Nations people around the world.?

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I believe the more spaces we co-create to simply listen to indigenous voices the better.

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So please join me for an inspiring, thought provoking experience either in Edinburgh or Glasgow. ?

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Edinburgh Event - Thursday 18th April - 7.00pm - 9.30pm

Grab your ticket here

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Glasgow Event - Saturday 20th April - 2.00pm - 4.30pm

Grab your ticket here

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I've got your back,

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