What it’s like to be in the room with me (yep, exactly as expected!)
I recently had the incredible opportunity of spending a soul nourishing day with 12 amazing women at my Wealthy Women’s League in-person event in Brisbane. We had honest convos, shared stories, and explored some important financial and personal themes.
It was a full day for me, leaving the house at 6.30am and arriving home at 10.30pm. It was a long one but somehow it energised me in a way I hadn’t felt for a long time.
Of course, I couldn’t have pulled it off without the support of my team and a beautiful babysitter who loved on my daughter all day while I shared my knowledge and connected with women eager to build their financial literacy and network.
Both VIJ (very important jobs) if you ask me.
Here's a few of the biggest takeaways from the day:
We don’t need to do it all.
In a world that often glorifies ‘doing it all’, it's okay to ask for help and to be able to lean (hard if you need to) on the support of others. Sure, it might come with a cost, but the peace of mind and wellbeing it offers are totally worth it.
I used to be a massive tight arse slash control freak and thought I had to do everything myself, especially when it came to my daughter. But in order to get shit done and move forward with my goals AND be a good mother, I’m learning the importance of letting go when appropriate to do so, delegating what I don’t need to do myself and trusting those around me to do a good job. I brought in someone I totally trusted to look after my daughter and I got to connect with incredible women for the day #winwin
At the same time, I was able to get a lot of other stuff done without interruptions or distractions or feeling like I was being a crappy mum or a crappy business owner. Because here’s the honest truth: we can NOT do it all - at least not all at the same time.
Our power is in our connection
Throughout the day, I was reminded many times about the power of connection. In a time when social media can isolate us and trigger feelings of inadequacy, the ability to come together in the flesh, in a room of like-minded strangers and share our most vulnerable selves is something quite magical.
It doesn't have to be your closest and dearest; trust and authenticity can absolutely exist among new connections. My greatest takeaway of the day was just how important it is for women to come together to share and to be heard, seen and held.
Gratitude for what you already have
Gratitude was another theme that resonated deeply with all of us. I firmly believe that acknowledging and appreciating our current circumstances can pave the way for even more abundance (of every kind) to come into our life.
Don't get me wrong, being grateful for what we have now, in the present moment doesn't mean we should stop pursuing our goals, but it does mean that we can be content with where we are while striving for more.
It's different for everyone
We all have different goals and values and backgrounds and levels of support behind us and it’s so easy for us to look into other people’s lives and think, ‘why not me?’ or ‘why can’t I have that?’ or ‘it’s easier for her because she has xyz going for her…’
But here’s an idea: if it was something you REALLY wanted, you’d do something about it.
Oft. ikr.
And so often when I say that, people tell me, ‘but I don't know how!’
And here’s what I say to that: It’s going to be different for everyone.
Most of us are waiting for the magic formula, the 3 step process that’ll be the answer to all our problems. But the steps and the outcomes are going to be different for everyone so start with just the first step - the next step and the next step after that will reveal itself.
If we’re waiting for a one-size-fits-all "magic formula" it just holds us back. The key is taking the first step, trusting in yourself, and believing in your abilities. It might seem daunting, but this approach sets us on the path to achieving our goals, one step at a time.
Take that first step and then just keep going.
Exploring economic cycles
On the day we also delved into economic cycles, both at the macro and micro levels. From real estate to business, accountability to wealth building (including the difference between legacy and lifestyle wealth), we explored the diverse financial goals and values that each woman brought to the table.
And at the end of the day, here’s what I was MOST proud of…
We created a really beautiful, safe space for everyone to unwind, unravel and recalibrate. In that room sat a diverse group of women, spanning various ages and backgrounds. Despite our differences, we all craved one thing – a safe space for open and honest discussion.
And it was so friggin enlightening!
One woman who is 40 and living with her children and husband at her parents house shared how she was feeling a little embarrassed about this. We reflected back to her that she had it pretty good, in fact, she was living the dream!
She had wonderful care for her kids, she had low overheads, no mortgage and lots of love and support all around her. That one perspective shift changed everything for her.
This is the power of being in a room of women who understand and want to help. It highlighted that our need for connection and understanding is universal and transcends backgrounds and experiences.
The event left me inspired, and I'm considering hosting another one in Brisbane soon. I'm not returning to Bali until the end of December 2023 so keep an eye out for more opportunities in the coming months.
And if you need some reassurance that what you’ll get is different to what I’m offering, just take a look at this…
Gratefully yours,
Coco xo
P.S. If you can’t make it to Brisbane for a live event anytime in the near future but you’d love a community of incredible women who are all connecting and learning about wealth creation both from experts and one another, check out the Female Financial Literacy Library.
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