Showing Up on Instagram Stories - A Sip & Support Recap
On September 30th, our fellow ambassador & photographer, Nicole Constante held her first Sip & Support. It was all about how to show up for your audience on Instagram stories.
On September 30th, our fellow ambassador & photographer, Nicole Constante held her first Sip & Support. It was all about how to show up for your audience on Instagram stories. For those of you who have never been to one of our Sip & Supports or have never heard of it, a Sip & Support is an event with an intentionally small group of women that come together and share their interests with one another regarding a specific topic.
Sip & Supports are a great way to meet like-minded women, attend an event that is intentionally small in size (if larger networking events are not your thing), and to get to know our community in a more intimate setting. Not to mention, leaving inspired and supported by the YBB Community ready to take on your goals.
A member of our YEG BOSS BABES Team, is often the one who develops a topic to explore specifically for this event, leads the group with discussion topics and takes in feedback which we use to help plan future workshops/collaborations and to grow relatable skills touched on during the sip & support. Today, Nicole guides us through a walkthrough of her journey in hosting for her very first time.
So, If you ever had an idea that you've been putting off for so long, then you should continue to read this.
Today I am excited because it marks almost 2 months since my first ever Sip & Support! I sat down with a group of women for a mastermind session in one of my favorite coffee shops. This experience has taught me LOTS of lessons— which, I am going to share with you today.
Live events make me so nervous. I remember during my first one, I barely slept the night before. I also had a handful of index cards on my hands for my notes. Talk about being overprepared!
And this time, I put it off for WEEKS because I was afraid I wouldn't have answers to questions. I promoted it last minute just so I would have an excuse if people didn't show up. (anyone else guilty of this?!)
In the last few days prior to it especially, the impostor syndrome was only getting greater and even more consuming. My stomach was a punching bag for thoughts like, "what, I think I'm a guru now? Who do I think I am? What do I know to teach them?!"
That Monday morning of the event though, it was different.
I was the LEAST prepared still, yes. I had deadlines to finish for other clients, sure. My team had to cancel on me last minute, of course. But that day, I was different.
I was just DONE having the victim mindset! I told myself "I've got this!!" I STEPPED UP.
— aka this girl took a nap like a champ! Like she didn't have an event in 4 hours and that she hasn't even finished her notes yet… It was a full-on Jesus Take The Wheel moment! And during the event, I told myself, I'm just going to wing it!
And the moment I was at that table with the girls, it was just me talking to my friends. It was just us having our mastermind and bouncing ideas off each other at a coffee shop. More than what I KNEW, I shared MY HEART. I shared my stories. The girls participated with great enthusiasm (and more people than we anticipated came!) The table was friendly and powerful. It was so much more than I could've ever asked for or imagine!
I asked myself — "why did I ever put it off for so long?!"
I was so afraid I wouldn't have anything to share. That I wasn't really qualified to teach on something like utilizing Instagram Stories for brand-building and marketing. That people wouldn't show up. That I would mess it all up.
But you see, I knew that it was me being still, trusting and getting into that VICTORY mindset that has made all the difference. It made me realize even more that indeed, it is already done. The battle has already been won. All we have to do is position ourselves to receive it. (picture a girl in her pajamas blasting Elevation's "See A Victory" solo in her room! Ha!)
Today I want to encourage you…
If God put something in your heart.. if there's something that's been calling your name.. if there's an idea, a business, a blog or youtube channel, a podcast, a new product.. if there is something that has been whispering deep within you.. may this season be the one you reach for it. May here and now be the space where you cultivate it.
I hope you let this be the time you lean into your calling ever braver and more empowered. Choose today to be the one you say "yes" to yourself and your dreams, claiming it is God's will for your life and so you will always be victorious.
Amidst the voices, I pray you go inward and deeper to hear the still, small voice. The one that says, "You are more than able. You are equipped. You are empowered. You will do great things in this life.."
Let's not let our ego, fear, and self-doubt get in our way anymore. Let's take a stand and not let life get in the way anymore.
Go for it. Because if you believe you already have it, indeed, it will be yours.
You've got this, girl!!
Post Submission: Nicole Constante
This post was first published on The Get It Girl Insider
instagram.com/nicole.constante
Fall Mixer 2019 | EVENT RECAP
Another one for the books! With over 80 attendees at the Fall Mixer it was one of our most magical events yet! With great feedback on the networking game YBB team member Nicole Constante curated.
Another one for the books!
With over 80 attendees at the Fall Mixer it was one of our most magical events yet! With great feedback on the networking game YBB team member Nicole Constante curated we were able to get everyone chatting, learning more about each other and connecting the minute they stepped in the door!
Hearing from Hillberg & Berk + No Women Without was a real eye opener for many of us. "To honor courageous women everywhere, we have designed the Venus Pin. Because empowered women, empower women, period."
With the purchase of every pin at the event, a six-month supply of feminine hygiene products was be donated to women in need in our local communities.
The cutest mini cupcakes provided by Raes Baking Co. were a hit! (NOT 1 was left at the end of the night!). Snacks were provided by The New Deli and hit the spot for all the attendees!
Transcend provided some delicious coffee to keep us fuelled for the night while Foundry Room provided the most beautiful space and bar services!
Bud + Bloom set up a bad a$$ floral display for our photo backdrop and cocktail table center pieces!
It is so amazing to see how many talented, driven and inspiring women that are in our community! we are so thankful for your support in selling out these events and allowing us to provide a chance for you all to network amongst each other and create such important connections not only for your business but personally as well.
THANK YOU SO MUCH TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS!
& our team of Ambassadors including event photos by the amazing Nicole Constante!
PS you would think we coordinated outfits but the team vibes are so high we just always show up coordinating!
Hugs from the YBB team!
Soulful Sunday - Nutrition Tips, Tricks & Hacks | EVENT RECAP
Our panelists took a deeper dive to explore a much more complicated element of nutrition and wellness: the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy mindset around food.
On September 29th we held our third and final Soulful Sunday event of 2019. The Soulful Sunday series was created by YEG Boss Babes, The Wellness Warrior and Momentum Walk-in Counselling with the intention of empowering women through wellness conversations; and what an empowering conversation it was! For our final event of the year, we gathered a panel of industry experts to lead the conversation around nutrition and the role it plays in our wellness.
Our panelists touched on the importance of fueling our bodies with good, wholesome, healthy foods, as this can help to regulate our stress, emotions and energy when we have a lot on the go. One of the most important recommendations we heard was about being prepared. This could be as simple as grabbing an apple and a handful of nuts for the road, preparing a smoothie at the start of the day, or having protein snacks/bars in your car. The preparation doesn’t have to be fancy, the point is to ensure that you have easy, nutritious grab-and-go snacks nearby, so you are able to feed your body with something nutritious when you feel hungry.
This was a valuable point because as business owners, side hustlers and corporate leaders, we all know how hectic life can get on a daily basis, and being able to sustain our energy and focus throughout the day with good nutrition is crucial for our well-being.
But the conversation didn’t end there.
Our panelists took a deeper dive to explore a much more complicated element of nutrition and wellness: the importance of developing and maintaining a healthy mindset around food.
With the overwhelming number of “clean” eating trends that fill our social media feeds, the pressures of comparison, and the responsibility to take care of those around us, it’s no wonder that our relationship with food can often take a stressful turn. One of the most common ways we see this play out is by attaching emotions to what we eat and beating ourselves up for our food choices. We’ve all been there; shaming ourselves for having ‘fallen off track’ after eating that donut, or over-exercising the next day to make up for those added calories we consumed. Often times, we don’t even pay attention to the fact that we have these habitual reactions, and if we’re not choosing to be more self-aware around our reactions to food, these habits can lead to more serious issues such as disordered eating.
Many of our panelists shared their own story of disordered eating and how food may have played a part in coping with anxiety and/or depression at some point in their own lives. So we leaned on their experience and expertise and asked them to provide some key takeaways on how we can practice adopting a healthy mindset with food on a daily basis. Here’s what we heard:
Practice self-awareness or mindfulness. Evaluate how you think and feel and what your behaviour is around food. Pay attention to when you are feeling negative about food and get curious about it. What are the emotions or the beliefs that are associated with that thought, and can you reframe the thought to not take on such a negative meaning?
Set yourself up for success. Give yourself the tools that you need to understand how food supports your body. Try to look at food objectively, rather than tying an emotional response to it, and put plans in place that will support healthy eating habits.
Educate yourself on diet culture and what this means for women. There are so many opinions floating around on what we should and should not be eating and often these opinions can create more harm than good. Empower yourself in your food choices by educating yourself!
Listen to your body. Ask yourself: what do you need right now? And honour that without judgment. Learn to trust yourself with food and know that you have the answers to take good care of yourself.
If you are struggling with any form of disordered eating and you feel that you need help, seek that help out. There are resources available, and YOU are worth it!
@GlowJuicery is offering a offer a special discount code for 20% off purchases from Glow Juicery's website.
website: www.glowjuicery.ca
Code: GLOW20
Breakfast Snacks provided by @kb&Co, Coffee provided by @bravefoxcoffee, Mimosa Bar courtesy of @rivieraliquor, Venue @worknicer
BODY POSITIVITY & NUTRITION INFLUENCERS
TO FLOOD YOUR FEED WITH:
Our Panelists have come up with a list of instagram accounts that are positive influencers within the world of Nutrition and Body Positivity. Happy following!
@drtaliand
@Bodyposipanda
@bodyimagewithbri
@lizzobeeating
@thebirdspapaya
@bodyimage_therapist
@hgoodrichrd
@Marielle.elizabeth
@DRMARKHYMAN
@Drjoshuawolrich
@ELIZABETHLOUISENUTRITION
@Jennifer_Rollin
Follow our panelists on instagram:
Kalin herbach, dietitian at Pine health - @kalinhrd
Marnie Ashcroft, Founder of glow juicery - @glowjuicery
Sophie grey, founder of dive thru - @sophiegrey
Brandi Gruninger, Founder & Owner of Evolution Psychology - Facebook
From crafting ornaments to sharing stories over dessert, the room was filled with laughter, inspiration, and the kind of conversations that remind us why community matters.