SmartChicks: Women Empowering Women & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #75

June 5, 2018 / 62 Comments

Women empowering women. That is so my jam. People empowering people. Even better. There is enough crazy and chaos and competition in this world that I really don’t need to add to it. Instead, I opt for empowering and inspiring others to be the very best versions of themselves. One person’s success does not take away from another’s person’s success…especially these days. In this generation of technology and social media where we have the means to reach an infinite number of people and various different audiences around the world, competition really seems a little silly. Because there is enough room for all of us. And as we help each other build ourselves and our businesses and broaden our horizons, the atmosphere of helping continues to perpetuate itself. I uplift you, you uplift me in return, and the cycle continues on in its own beautiful way.

*This is not a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.

I have two really wonderful friends who do exactly this…empower, uplift, encourage, and inspire. You may remember them from my Forever Fierce 2018: Midlife Women on Being Fierce post back in February. I featured these two amazing sisters side by side in that post because they are the epitome of being fierce in midlife and the greatest example I know of women who empower others to live their most fulfilling lives. So today, I am featuring them again…side by side…and highlighting their inspirational mission with their newly resurrected initiative of SmartChicks. These beautiful sisters, Lisa Smith and Cathy Peyton, are inspiring women everywhere to “Be More. Do More. Give More.”

Lisa Smith, Co-Founder of SmartChicks
Cathy Peyton, Co-Founder of SmartChicks

SmartChicks is all about “connecting and empowering women, building lasting friendships, creating abundance, giving back and balancing health.” Now I want to share with you how I connected with this wonderful pair…

About a year ago, I received a Facebook message from Lisa letting me know that she followed my blog and was so inspired by me that she would love to meet me in person. She invited me for coffee, asking if that was a weird request from a stranger. I can’t lie so I will admit that I definitely Facebook stalked her a bit before responding! I discovered that we had quite a few mutual friends on Facebook, asked a few questions of some friends, and agreed to a coffee date. Now I ask you: is it weird that we became fast friends within the first 5 minutes of conversation? There was an instant connection on so many levels. And we talked freely and easily during that first meeting. We have been great friends ever since.  So thank you, Lisa, for sending me that weird Facebook message!

I met Cathy at a local women’s networking event last spring just a month or two before Lisa had reached out to me. This gorgeous fiery woman just walked right up to me and said, “Well, aren’t you fabulous! Who are you?” That is one hell of an opening line and certainly one that I could not resist!  So Cathy and I got to chatting that day and it was as if we known each other for a lifetime.  I never made the connection that these two ladies were sisters until I had coffee with Lisa. And now they argue over who found me first!  Sorry, Lisa, but Cathy did find me first! And then she kept me a secret from you!

In any event, I am filled with gratitude and feel so blessed to count these inspiring women among my closest friends! Their love, support, wisdom, and kindness do not go unnoticed or unappreciated in my life! So won’t you all head on over to their Facebook page for some amazingly inspirational videos and posts! I promise you will want to count them amongst your tribe!  You can also find SmartChicks on Instagram!

*By the way, their videographer, Kyle Hayes, was featured in a #SpreadTheKindness post back in October:
You Can Get Anything You Want at Gram’s Diner & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up #40. I met Kyle though Cathy and Lisa because amazing and beautiful spirits attract equally amazing and beautiful spirits!  Kyle is also a member of the SmartChicks tribe…empowering and inspiring people all around him! 

Kyle Hayes, Owner of Gram’s Diner

*All photos were borrowed from SmartChicks.

And now your favorite posts from last week…

My dear friend, Maureen of Little Miss Casual, shared her post, Blogging: My Journey So Far. I have gotten to know Maureen quite well through a personal correspondence over the past 6 months since she launched her blog. This post is a great summary of the struggles faced by any new blogger. I am so glad that she has shared her perspective on the beginning of her blogging journey. This is such a great read for any blogger or anyone who is considering starting a blog.

Maureen of Little Miss Casual
Blogging: My Journey So Far by Maureen of Little Miss Casual

Darlene of Aquamarina Style shared her post, Get Ready For Summer in a Tropical Skirt Outfit. I love this easy combination for a hot summer’s day. The print is so cheerful and Darlene has accessorized the outfit perfectly. Just look at that adorable bag and her metallic slides!

Darlene of Aquamarina Style


Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

Linking up with these Fabulous Link Ups.

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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