momstown Fall 2013 Conference: Niagara Falls!

A year ago I was grounded, not allowed to fly per doctors orders to the momstown Fall 2012 Conference. Baby #4 (Caitlin) was due December 28th, and I was having complications from the last flight I took, so I wasn't allowed to fly to the Fall 2012 Conference.
I was so sad. I knew I was missing SO much!

Wow, what a difference a year makes!
momstown Central Alberta was recognized as one of the momstown Chapters of the year for 2013

 

We started out the conference with walk from our Hotel Courtyard by Marriott Niagara Falls to the Falls, and we thrilled to take the Journey Behind the Falls thanks for Tourism Niagara!

Then it was back to the hotel to get ready for our awards Dinner and ceremony at the Keg!

We were recognized with the most improved advertizing sales award!

Saturday Morning we got to work!

We had a very insightful Sales training with Shelagh Cummins, where we learned all about VALUE!

Then we had our Business Book Club Discussion. The Accidental Salesperson with Beer! What is a book club without beverages?

Then it was a night of pizza, pjs and a little bit of pampering! We all were treated to a mini mani or pedi while we played games and just hung out.

Sunday was a day of Best Practices, and the team delivered! Everyone had such awesome things they are doing in their community!

Thanks to Chevrolet Canada for the Equinox they provided us to get us around the Niagara region! #Chevydrive

Sunday Night was a fun excursion to the Chateau Des Charmes Winery for a tour, Wine Tasting and Photos!

We all had our head shots updated and a few fun group photos by CL Buchanan! I cannot wait to see them all!

Monday was wrap up and good byes! Such an amazing conference, where we brainstormed as a team, discovered our value and have AMAZING things coming to momstown in 2014!!

2014 is going to be game changing year for momstown! I can just feel it! It was a weekend where I worked ON my businesses not in it. I learnt more about MY Value, as a Business Owner and momstown Central Alberta's value. I learnt that it is OK to be where I am at, but it is not OK to stay here.

I had some incredible ideas presented to me from my fellow chapter owners, many that I am for sure implementing as I type this. I also made the decision that this is the last conference I bring a baby to.
This is a big step as I have never attended a conference without a baby in tow. This is a monumental decision for me. And I am sure it will be just as big for my momstown business!

Reflections on my third momstown Conference... this time at Fern Resort!

It has been one year since I have seen all of my momstown mamas. These are my peers and my team members, momstown Chapter Owners and the amazing women of momstown.ca HQ.

There were many familiar faces, some that were no longer part of our team and some new ones. All amazing business women I have the honor of working with on a daily basis, even if we are located all across Canada.

I missed the November conference. Something I was NOT happy about. I was told it was not safe for me to fly because of the state of my pregnancy, as I had blood clot scares, and lots of other complications, and it was best that I stayed put. I tried to plug in via Skype, which is a great option when it is your only option, but not the same as being there.

I continually heard about how amazing the conference was, to be all together in one location, enjoying the amazing Fern Resort. It was so exciting to be able to experience this FINALLY! I also got to meet our new team members and they are all AMAZING additions to our team! It is a testament to the momstown.ca team that we keep attracting the best and the brightest business women from all across Canada!! I am honored to work with each of you!

I brought my youngest daughter with me, she is 4 months old, and planned to get to work! Fern was as amazing as I had heard, and the best part, was the babysitting. As I have shouted from the roof tops, having live in child care has changed my business. It has also changed our family life. All for the better!! Having this option at a conference, priceless. I was able to continue to nurse my daughter, and focus on my business as I needed.

And Wow, what a conference it was. Instead of only focusing on numbers, we focused on our feelings. Now if you would have told me that before hand I might have had a different idea... but I have NEVER left a business conference feeling so inspired and so ready to GET TO WORK!

I was able to to look inside myself and ask WHY I work so hard at this business, What I want to feel and the affect this has on my family. For me, the results were amazing. Now that I have articulated how I want to Feel, I have a clearer path for my business and my family life! This is all thanks toJen Bodenham!

Of course so conference is complete without late night chat sessions, a glass of wine or two and lots of fun!

Thank you momstown HQ for organizing such an amazing weekend.
Thank you Fern Resort for the amazing location.
It was so relaxing looking out from my room at the lake!

Thank you to Jen Bodeham for the amazing Coaching Session exploring our Core Desired Feelings!

Thank you to Mattel for yet Another Fun Games Night!

Thanks to Quaker Canada for the Quaker Harvest Crunch treats and to Twistos for the snacks!

I loved my Swag bag!
Thanks to Goody Canada for the Hair accessories and Brush!
Thanks to Mabels Labels for the momstown Central Alberta Labels!
Thanks to Barilla for the Pasta
Thanks to Post for my Alphabits Cereal
Thanks to Walmart Canada for our conference supplies
Thanks for Adult Essentials for the Vitamins!

I cannot wait to see everyone in 6 months!
Be Brave. Be Bold. Feel Great.

Cheers!