A new season typically provides a good reason for me to reset and reevaluate my life both personally and professionally. October brings a few national awareness days, such as National Women in Small Business, Mental Health Awareness week and Breast Cancer Awareness month.

In this segment of our October edition, I’d like to share about the importance of striking a healthy balance in life and preserving your emotional and mental health. As a female entrepreneur, work-life balance can be difficult – not to mention adding being a wife, mother and for me, a glam mom!

Recently, I had to take stock of my life and become more intentional about reducing stress. It all started when I had my regular facial appointment and the esthetician said, “Lenora, what’s going on? I see so much stress all over your face.” Wow, that was a wake-up call! It became a turning point for me because I thought I was doing a really good job at juggling all the things in my life and it turns out the weight of it all was literally written all over my face.

I had to make decision, “Will I continue living like this?” or “Will I make a change?” I decided to address this head on little by little by practicing self-care, putting myself first and doing some of the following things to keep things balanced in my life:

• Take walks outside on the lakefront or local park
• Continue a regular exercise routine
• Being present and mindful (taking time to actually enjoy the moment instead of multi-tasking)
• Step away from the routine and treat myself
• Reevaluate unproductive personal and professional relationships
• Surround myself with positive and supportive people

This is a new season for me and I hope what I’ve shared will inspire you to embrace the start of a stress-free season as well.

✨Wine Down Wednesday✨

MECCA’s Wine Down Wednesdays have proven to be an event where professionals and entrepreneurs can connect, exchange ideas, and gain insights into business and digital marketing trends! At our latest session on Wednesday, September 19, attendees received tips on how to develop their voice, story and brand to help take their companies to the next level. Check out highlights here! You don’t want to miss our next Wine Down Wednesday on October 23, 2024! RSVP today! We can’t wait to see you!

Wine Down: Voice, Story & Brand

Website Spotlight

In recognition of National Women in Small Business month, we are featuring our latest client, Jamia Jones. Her journey from receiving a life-altering diagnosis to founding her cosmetic skincare company is truly inspiring. Her decision to turn her pain into something positive by creating products that are not only effective but also safe and natural speaks to her creativity and resilience. Check out their website to learn more!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’d like to honor breast cancer survivors and remember those we’ve lost to the disease. Together, let’s commit to the following healthy tips from the National Breast Cancer Foundation to reduce breast cancer risks. Find out more on about healthy habits here.