| | | | | | Dear Guest,- Choosing one software product that will support your entire business operation
- Digitising your business with a well functioning online store
- Using online checkout processes that avoid frustration and queues for customers
- Provide customers with easy and flexible payment options such as Afterpay
- Integrate a delivery service for customers and open yourself to new markets
- Take stock of your inventory across multiple warehouses, shops and online marketplaces.
It was great to hear the WNA Hobart Event last Friday was a terrific occasion brimming with good food, networking and encouragement for each attendee. I also wanted to reiterate how thankful I am for your support of the WNA Christmas Charity Luncheon. I have shared some positive thoughts from our members who attended and it really shows how aligned, determined and united our assembly was in support of our charity partner, Women's Legal Service Queensland.
The 5 minutes for Me App has been a wonderful addition to my toolkit particularly on those stressful work days and you can continue to access FREE podcasts and meditations until December 31, 2020.
There were many fabulous prizes donated during the Christmas lunch including a number of member written books that have some wisdom to pass on of their own. Read on further to discover insights into acing your family budget, developing resilience and unpacking your passion and inspiration to live your best lives.
Your WNA blogs have been a wonderful source of ideas and learning for many of our members and this week you can tap into topics such as gifting for Christmas, Trademark distinctiveness and empowering introverts to communicate effectively.
Lastly, it's important to remember that we all have a gift to give and every person can help the next person closest to them. There have been many great stories recently of women and girls stepping up in leadership roles or advocating for better workplace conditions for future generations. Read on to hear how the Time "Kid of the Year" is changing the world for the better and how a World Champion Sports Team is advocating for equal pay.
Be happy and healthy as you head into the festive season and as always reach out if you need a hand.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
| | | | LAST FRIDAY'S HOBART EVENT - CREATING A VISION FOR 2021
Last Friday, our Hobart members and guests got together for their last event of the year. Rachael Downie and Alison Rogers led a vision board workshop to encourage attendees to create a visual picture of their goals for 2021.
Alison set the tone with some deep questions around: - What do we really want and how do we want to be known?
- What do we value most in our lives and businesses?
Rachael's advice and tips on mindset were helpful as the ladies worked through their personal vision boards. Each attendee was able to walk away with the tools and know how to be ready for 2021.It was a fun luncheon with great new connections made and an enjoyable and interesting round of introductions as everyone got to know each other and what they aspire to do in the new year for their businesses and personal goals.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED AND SUPPORTED THE CHRISTMAS LUNCH!
In a year that has challenged us all to lean in and adapt, I reflected this week on many of the supportive messages our membership sent after the WNA Christmas Charity Luncheon. I thought I would share a few of them with you not to gloat, but just to show how much our network means to all of you and during a year when connection, empowerment, and encouragement are such needed causes, just how powerful supportive words can be at times for everyone, myself included.
"Thank you to you and your team. It was a lovely lunch and a great day of meeting fabulous and inspiring women. I am indeed looking forward to joining and becoming an active and new member in 2021. Looking forward to an amazing 2021".
"Fab "frockalicious" fashion show by Liz Golding". ♥
"What a fabulous Christmas Charity Luncheon with so many brilliant women. What an honour it was to be in a room filled with women wanting to make a difference in the world. The feel good vibe was overwhelmingly contagious, there was great humour and a tear jerking acknowledgement of the tremendous work of raising awareness and support for Women's Legal Service Queensland. Collectively we raised over $10k on the day".
"WNA is a most heart-centred, confident, compassionate, knowledgeable, inclusive, and dynamic group of women. The best kind of networking develops a strong feeling of trust and random, open and supportive relationships which are mutually beneficial. That's WNA style! Learn....Connect...... Inspire! ♥ | | FREE ACCESS TO THE 5 MINUTES FOR ME APP!
If you are enjoying the health, wellness and mindset learnings of the 5 Minutes for Me App, then you might just love this deal! Up until 31 December 2020, you can get FREE access to all of the 5 minute podcasts and meditations. The App is available for download in both Apple and Android from the relevant App stores.
With over 100 podcasts to listen to, there is something for everyone, so jump on today to keep kicking your health and wellbeing goals leading into 2021! | | | | | | A FEW WNA MEMBER BOOKS TO INCLUDE ON YOUR CHRISTMAS READING LIST!
There were so many donations and wonderful prizes that supported our raffle prize draw from the WNA Christmas Charity Luncheon. I was also thankful for a number of member books that were donated and they have some great messages of having courage and resilience that we all need sometimes. I have included a list below that may just tickle your fancy or could fulfil that undetermined Christmas gift idea!Family Budget Book - EZ FinancingAn easy step by step guide to manage the Family monthly budget. The book includes a 12 month planner for you to track your spending and expenses each month and track these for comparison. Unpacking - A life unpacked, unedited and (mostly) unashamed - Angie HammondUnpacking takes you on a journey of one woman's life - travelling through countries, decades, life moments and mistakes. Angie discusses being a loner, having confidence issues, bullying, behaviour patterns, travelling, love, fear, relationships, parenthood, forgiveness, spirituality and many more. Reclaim your life, the journey from wounded inner child to free spirited woman - Karen HoweThis book will support you to explore your passion and inspiration so you can live a life full of joy, happiness and adventures. After spending years seeking approval from others and feeling lost without her own identity, Karen discovered writing and her innate gift for inspiring others to step into their power. The Becoming of Wisdom - From Fragmented To Free - Belinda Shaw
Belinda is a resilience coach, author and keynote speaker, as well as a group facilitator and trainer. Shaped by experiences good and bad, she knows that resilience, kindness and forgiveness helped her to build her inner ROAR and take control of her journey.
BLOGS CONNECT PEOPLE TO YOUR BRAND AND CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHARING!
If you want to establish yourself as an expert in your field and connect people to the core personality of your business, then blogs are the way to go! Establishing yourself as the "go to" in your industry will also help lead to more enquiries and higher conversion rates for existing and new clients. I know Christmas is coming and it's probably not front of mind, but keep sharing your wisdom and ideas through your blogs and articles like below:
| | WNA MOVIE CLUB - CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY
I do love a good Christmas movie - a lighthearted movie can really lift our Christmas energy. To celebrate the release of two new December movie releases, I have a number of complimentary movie tickets for members! Click here to request passes and be sure to include your current address.
A Christmas Gift From Bob (Luke Treadaway, Kristina Tonteri-Young) James looks back at the last Christmas he and Bob spent scraping a living on the streets and how Bob helped him through one of his toughest times - providing strength, friendship, and inspiration. Ultimately teaching each other about the true meaning of the Christmas spirit along the way.
Misbehaviour (Keira Knightley, Greg Kinnear) A comedy-drama based on the real events of the 1970 Miss World Beauty competition that made global headlines, after the newly formed Woman's Liberation Movement disrupted the live broadcast to protest the objectification of women, and the coveted crown was awarded to a black woman for the first time. | | | | A FEW INSPIRATIONAL FEMALE LEADERSHIP STORIES TO KEEP YOU MOTIVATED!
I am always energised to read positive and inspiring pieces on women who are creating real difference in the world. It is important to remember that we can all make a difference, however small or large, in authentic and caring ways. I will leave you with this quote as you learn more about some of our female champions below who have kept our social feeds full of inspiring stories recently.
♥ "Never think that what you have to offer is insignificant. There will always be someone out there that needs what you have to give." ♥
TIME MAGAZINE NAMES IT'S FIRST "KID OF THE YEAR"!
15-year-old scientist and inventor Gitanjali Rao, from Denver Colorado, has been named as Time Magazine's first "kid of the year". Rao has invented new technologies across a range of fields, including a device that can identify lead in drinking water, and an app and Chrome Extension that uses artificial intelligence to detect cyberbullying. Rao was chosen from a field of 5000 US-based nominees, which was whittled down to five finalists with Rao taking the crown. She said "she hoped she could inspire others to dream up ideas to "solve the world's problems". Read more here.
THE US WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR EQUAL PAY!
The US Women's Soccer Team has reached a settlement with the US Soccer Federation in a legal battle over working conditions but a dispute over equal pay with that of their male counterparts continues. The agreement last week is a partial victory for the World Cup Champions who will see an improvement in hotel accommodation, venues, travel and staffing that will put them on equal footing with players on the Men's National Soccer Team. Among one of the most notable changes is a requirement that the female players have been fighting for years which is that "matches be played on grass in almost all circumstances." Read more here.
ADORE BEAUTY IS THE FIRST FEMALE FOUNDED INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING!
Co-founder and CEO Kate Morris started her Adore Beauty business 20 years ago from her garage with the goal to bring skincare and beauty brands to the masses. As the first female led float on the ASX, the initial public offering raised almost $270 million based on an initial offer price of $6.75 per share. Morris said "it hasn't been an overnight success...but it's really amazing and a great moment for our team". As Australians continue to embrace online shopping, Adore Beauty's listing is an important part of their growth plan, which will include an app and loyalty program to be launched soon. Read on here.
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS NEAR YOU!
The "Best streets to see christmas lights in Australia 2020" is a fantastic online website that showcases some of Australia's most creative and dedicated homes with their featured christmas light displays. If you feel like staying comfortable on the couch, you can even view homes in other states and suburbs at your own leisure. | | | | Do you know someone who would benefit from being part of WNA? Feel free to forward our Member Benefits link so they can join too! | | | |
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