If you’re up in the Northeast we’re going to take a stab in the dark and say it’s probably looking pretty snowy outside your window. Whether you spent the day snuggled up with a book, building a snowman or capturing your city all dressed up in white, today seemed to be a pretty epic snow day for a whole lot of folks. While you warm up by the fire, take a glance at how these 20 people got through #stormageddon.
1. Light Lunch: Her caption says it best: “Eating snowflakes for lunch because everywhere else is closed.” (via @threadzippertape)
2. Sledding Party: Because how often will you see this in NYC on a Tuesday? (via @christianelemieux)
3. Frosted Tips: Forget about the bauble beards, we’re all about icicles as the newest beard accessory. (via @andy_trl)
4. Simply Scenic: Whoa. Winter wonderland, is that you? (via @jakeinthebay6)
5. Donut Day: This wise, wise woman took advantage of her snow day by hitting up a line-free Dominique Ansel for a cronut! (via @chardonnaymoi)
6. Paw-fect Day: This little dude is STOKED. (via @youngpepperct)
7. Beer for Days: When life gives you snow… make a fridge. We’re not sure if this is real, but it is really awesome. (via @f1n.3urn2)
8. Central Park Skiing: Nothing like a bit of cross country skiing the middle of the Big Apple. (via @ricagudelo)
9. Solo Explorations: It might be freezing, but the Bethesda Fountain covered in snow is looking all kinds of majestic. (via @saunakspace)
10. Laptop Living: Today’s office is looking pretty cozy, eh? (via @alyssagoesbang)
11. Chilly Cheer: Now that’s one girl who is seriously enjoying her snow day. (via @fiinamina)
12. Igloo Living: These two have clearly mastered the snowman and moved onto bigger and better things. (via @sar_tor)
13. Miniature Frosty: Who needs stick arms when you have asparagus? (via @yukix11)
14. Sweat and Snow: Nothing like a topless run during Stormageddon for a morning pick-me-up. (via @briannanicole8694)
15. Ivy League in Icicles: Harvard, you look damn good all dressed in winter white. (via @huntingboston)
16. A Drink With a View: Cheers to a enjoying a snow day without actually having to deal with the snow. (via @ar0n)
17. Snow and Fur: Giant snowball or tiny pup? You decide. (via @mooremusings)
18. Rainbow Meets Snow: Tom Fruin‘s glass house adds a little bit of color to a total white-out. (via @v1ckyrozay)
19. The Lone Commuter: Somebody get this guy a coat! (via @newbery.nyc)
20. No Snow Day: Meanwhile, in California… (via @meltoogood)
How did you spend your snow day? Share you pictures with us on Instagram!
It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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