Despite Texas showing us record hot temps, we survived and thrived on our trip! J and I loved getting to spend time together and having extra time with my mom and our family there was a big bonus! We missed Logan – it’s the longest I’ve been away from him – but he had so much fun with Gma, Gpa and his Uncas that we enjoyed our time away.
Why did we go to Texas? I am an independent distributor of Premier Designs Jewelry and our National Convention (Rally as we call it) was in Fort Worth. We made a trip to Waco to see the Magnolia Silos, Market, and Table, visited family, and spent three days soaking in the awesome that is our company.
It was so much fun getting to share my business with my husband – in fact, he is all in and we plan on running as a team from here on out! It’s such a privilege to get to work alongside him! In addition to trainings, fun, and a special appearance by Business Boutique author Christy Wright – the brand new line of jewelry was introduced. AND IT IS AMAZING!
I learned so much on this trip and wanted to share 3 lessons for life and business with you all. Keep reading for a recap, what I learned and the new jewelry!
Magnolia
We started our trip in Waco – visiting the Silos and celebrating my Mama’s birthday! Magnolia Table was completely worth the wait – the food, the decor, the service! There is even a coffee bar and covered waiting area to make the (typically) long wait enjoyable!
Rally Highlights and Takeaways
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Day 1
- Our new jewelry line launched!
- Now there are new engrave me options – including over 200 icons!
- The new Gem Membership makes it easy to save money on every order!
- Starting a side hustle has never been easier thanks to the new Shine Boutique package!
This verse from 1 Corinthians really struck me during one of the trainings on our first day. (3:6-7)
“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.”
No matter what I do in life – business, motherhood, marriage – it is God who brings growth. It’s all His.
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Day 2
- Christy Wright: Do It Scared
- If you’ve never heard of Christy Wright – go look her up! She is so encouraging and as a woman in business, I have benefited greatly from her book, podcast and ministry. Her goal is to help woman make money doing what they love.
- Some quick notes from her talk:
- Fear will establish the limits of your life (and so will faith).
- God is not interested in your limitations.
- How to push past fear:
- Talk TO yourself instead of listen to the negative dialog in your head.
- Do it once because the fear is in the waiting, the anxious anticipation.
- Fake it til you feel it – act how you want to feel. The feelings will follow.
- Give yourself permission to be a beginner – everyone starts somewhere!
This verse from 1 Thessalonians 5:24 is such a powerful reminder – for business and for life in general. God calls us, He equips us – and ultimately HE and He alone accomplishes the work in and through us.
“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.”
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Day 3
- The third day of Rally is always red, white and blue – a patriotic program celebrating America and all the men and women that sacrifice for our freedoms. It was beautiful and powerful!
3 lessons for life and business
“Action is fundamental to our success” Tracey Ebert
Sounds so basic, right? But we can’t just sit and soak in the information. We have to get up and apply it, act on it. This applies to every area of our lives, not just business!
“Is this a moment or a milestone?” Brett Duncan
I loved this comparison. A moment is something that happens and you look back thinking, “oh that was a fun memory.” A milestone is a marker in the ground, a line in time when everything from that point on was different. I think it is such a powerful thing to think about. When we encounter God, are challenged in our faith, our relationships or our business it can so easily just be a moment, a fond memory. A great mountaintop experience but no visible change occurs in our lives. But when we allow change, a milestone is made. A line in the sand is drawn and we are stepping over it toward an entirely new way of thinking and acting. Everything from that point on is different. I am learning that these are the times that I feel closest to God. I’m doing it scared – walking into a different season, a new phase of life, uncharted territory. But these are the places where amazing things happen, right?!
Everyone has a story.
Stories are big for me. I love a good story -reading one, listening to one, telling one. Hearing other’s stories motivates me, helps me learn and makes me want to be a better person.
And we all have a story – it’s why The Graceful Journey was started! To cultivate a community where women could share their stories and learn from others along the way. It’s why I share my own story, my journey and the lessons along the way.
I think that’s why I connect so much to this company. Premier is so much more than jewelry. The founders had a purpose before they even had a product! They wanted to raise money for missions organizations while providing moms, pastor’s wives, and military wives both relationship and income.
Getting to hear all the ways God has moved both in and through Premier to do amazing things left me in awe of Him! He has impacted change globally through Premier and in the hearts of those who run our company.
I am passionate about encouraging and empowering women to rediscover their innate beauty and worth in Christ. The jewelry is just the way God is allowing me to minister! I share my story and truly want to hear the stories of the women I work with.
So What’s New?
- The Brand New 2018-2019 line is available NOW! Click here to shop!
- I’m booking for Fall right now and I offer both online and in person services, including personal styling, closet consultations, FB style events, and in home jewelry shopping events. Click here to learn more!
- Don’t sweat – Sparkle! With our new Gem Membership, you get 20% off every single purchase for a year (plus more!). Click here to learn more!
- If you’ve been looking for a way to earn a little extra money, our Shine option is perfect for you! Get your side hustle up and running for only $45 a month – what are you waiting for! Click here to learn more!