Amanda Teune Events

13/05/2022

So I’ve been thinking about creating an easy to use, aesthetic timeline that brides everywhere can give to their bridal parties and families to avoid the millions of questions that come up on wedding weekend. And then I finally worked up the courage to find a graphic designer(s) (shoutout to .heyday.co) that could make my vision come to life.

And then it was made! And they did so much better than I could imagine! Like it’s so freaking beautiful. I’m so so happy with them.

And then I sat on the finished product.

For almost 6 MONTHS.

Some of it was because we moved and that was overwhelming. But mainly I was struggling feeling like a fraud. Who am I to put something out into the world?! I have no background in digital media. I barely have any business being an entrepreuneur!

Butttttttt, today I finally realized that I just had to do it. Sitting on this project wasn’t helping me a bit. I need to get this out into the world and let it do its thing… which has always been my mission. To help brides organize their wedding so that they can be totally present on their wedding day.

So that’s my hope and prayer. That this timeline helps you be able to relax on your wedding day. That it helps you avoid a million questions on who needs to be where, and when. And who to call if they have any questions.

You can find them on Etsy at my shop, The Pinterest Collective! Links are in my stories!

But now I gotta know, which one is your favorite? Classic, Boho, or Greenery?! I think I’m in love with all 3!!!

02/04/2022

I swore that I never wanted to be more than 10 minutes from a grocery store and then we moved to the country. The closest thing to us is Walmart, 15 minutes down the road. The closest grocery store where I can get the food that we like. 30 minutes.

But it is quiet here. The loudest noise here is the birds as they serenade one another or the bull frogs croak. And I’ve never felt so at home.

I’m at peace here. I have fallen in love with this new home. It’s stillness. It’s future potential. It’s given me the opportunity to dream. To dream of what this home could look like and how it will serve us and our goals.

And while I’ve dreamed about this home, both being completely satisfied with the way it is now, and completely hopeful for the future in it, I am also reconsidering what I want this business to look like. Similar to my declaration of what I thought my ideal home would be, so too are my ideas of what my business was going to be.

I want that same feeling I have about my home as I do about my business. Peace. Excited about the now as well as the future potential. And so that means some things need to change. And there is hardwork ahead.

I am excited to take you along as I evolve and this business changes. It’s time to figure out the long term plan and I’m just at the beginning.

27/10/2021

Guys, I can’t keep the secret any longer.

WE’RE MOVING! ✨🎉🎊

And it’s not in NH. We’re moving south to North Carolina. I know, a big change.

This has been the craziest season of our whole lives and I can’t wait to tell you the story of it! But for now, we are packing, I’m finishing up one last wedding, and then next week we close on our new house!

I have so much to share on what’s next for our family andddddd for this business! Thanks for being here and going along with ride!

24/10/2021

The perfect fall wedding! What an amazing day at Alysons Orchard!

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19/09/2021

I can not tell you how honored I am that a couple would trust me with their wedding day! And while they may eventually forget my name (though I hope they don’t!) I still got to play a small role in helping them enjoy their wedding day without having to focus on any of the details. What a blessing for me!

So happy one year Rebecca & Matt!! You’re awesome and you’re wedding day was awesome. Anytime you want to do it again, I’m down.

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12/08/2021

One of my most favorite parts of my job is working with incredible vendors who do amazing work, and then utilizing them again for other weddings. Cause not only does that mean my clients get amazing service and products. It means I get to work with people I admire and enjoy spending time with! A win for everyone!!

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10/08/2021

You dream, and pin, and plan, and hope your wedding day comes out like you envisioned. Luckily, for Michelle and Zach, Saturday was more beautiful than I think any of us could imagine.

There was so much work that went into this day. Michelle’s family completely emptied out their barn and repainted it and did so much more to prepare their property for their big day. M&Z planned a wedding, moved cross country, and started a new job during the 16 months we worked together. There were countless Zoom’s, site visits, and emails to vendors. It takes a team, and this was a great one:

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Generator - Hooksett Rent A Tool
Officiant - Karen Maloney
Ceremony - NH Audubon

28/07/2021

Spilling the tea on all the details of and ’s wedding.

In stories were talking about the incredible work they did in planning out every little thing, how they made the wedding day really special to them, and even I could have done better. And trust me, lesson learned.

So join me on stories while I gush about these two! Cause seriously, their great.

07/07/2021

When you watch my stories today you’ll see what I’ve been up to. I’ll give you a hint: there’s lots of them here on the table. And no, it’s not the donuts. Unfortunately.

06/05/2021

What is wedding planning like?!

12/03/2021

Pour a glass of wine and celebrate! We are closer and closer to seeing restrictions lifted and being able to celebrate your wedding the way you envisioned while still keeping people safe!

Here are the updated guidelines:
— Indoor events now at 100% capacity with tables 6ft apart and 10ppl per table (Outdoor events were already at 100%)
— ALL buffets (staffed & unstaffed) allowed, barriers recommended but not required
— Small group bands (3 performers or less) now allowed inside & outside with physical distance between each other and 10ft from audience
— Retail is now 100% capacity
— Restaurants and Bars can resume karaoke, darts, pool and other games
— No more quarantine requirements for travelers outside of New England

NH Restaurants & Events Guidelines: https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt381/files/files/inline-documents/guidance-restaurants.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1OWYQUqQmJYE7Rpeq3jsJJWhYFZTHjVIOsGuXtBlWMyMb3N1fM-J2w8Lk

NH Food Service Guidelines:
https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt381/files/files/inline-documents/guidance-restaurants.pdf

I’m so encouraged by these guidelines! Obviously things could change so I will keep you updated, but I am very hopeful that this summer will be filled with love, and celebration, and big hugs!

If you have any questions about these restrictions, please reach out! I’m happy to answer them or find the answer for you!

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24/11/2020

From the first time I talked with Rebecca, she felt like a friend. And who doesn’t want to plan a wedding with a friend?! So I wanted to share her words on what it was like to work with me cause they are really sweet and kind and make me feel so proud!

“So, Amanda is literally the best. If you are looking for a professional best friend, someone to help your dreams come true and literally create your perfect vision, hire her. If you are at all worried about how set up on your big day will go, navigating tough dynamics or having to replan your wedding THREE TIMES, hire her!! Like many couples in during this pandemic, our vision of what we wanted or could have changed so many times. Amanda was there every step of the way. When she could tell I felt stuck or overwhelmed, she always offered to schedule a call and walk me through our thoughts. She was realistic but fully embraced my dreams and was right there every step of the way. When I felt stuck or overwhelmed, it was like Amanda had a 6th sense and would reach out. I truly can’t say enough amazing things about her. My husband at first questioned if we needed a wedding planner, but immediately after we hired her got on board saying her couldn’t imagine our day with out her. Just hire her! She’s like an insurance plan for you dreams. Is it weird to say I miss her after the wedding? Because I do!”

Is it okay to be a little sad their wedding is over?! Miss you guys!

Photo: Emily Boudreau Photo

12/10/2020

These two navigated a pandemic changing their wedding date, a venue change, and all the contract changes that go with it. And yet they still managed to be just as smiley, kind, and joyful.

So I’m talking contracts and what to look for so that you are prepared for anything that might come up! To find all the info look through my highlights!

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08/09/2020

Planning a wedding that’s remote can be difficult. But for the view, it’s all worth it.

07/09/2020

What’s in my emergency kit?!

11/05/2020

Moms. As they prepare for one of the biggest day of their lives. Standing on the sidelines at their daughter or sons wedding, watching their baby get married and make a new family. It’s both beautiful and heart wrenching. They have the job of welcoming someone new to the family while also clinging to the past. The days of diapers, and singing, and fighting, and hoping. And that’s just their wedding day. Every day moms watch their children get a little more independent. A little less needy. A little less small. And they hope they’ve taught you enough, prepared you enough, prayed for you enough to go out into the world. ⁣
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I know relationships with moms can be hard. Some have it harder than most, or their mom is missing from these huge events. But I have never met a mom who doesn’t love their child. Never perfectly. But deep, aching, hoping for the best. ⁣
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Happy Mother’s Day friend! ⁣
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And happy Mother’s Day to my mom and mother in law. Our family and our girls have been so greatly blessed by you both. ANDDDDDDD happy birthday to my mom. Let’s go to the beach and sip white wine after this pandemic is over!

14/04/2020

It all feels kinda heavy right now. But sometimes you just have to turn off your phone, not think about the what if’s and do something fun! Sooooo, I shared in stories some of Aaron and I’s favorite two person games that you and your quarantine buddy can play to have fun and help pass the time away! You can also find them all under the Board Games highlight bubble! ⁣
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And if you have any favorite games to play drop them below! 👇🏻👇🏻⁣
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08/04/2020

I was interviewed by the Concord Monitor on how the coronavirus is impacting couples that are planning their weddings.

There is so much uncertainty that is surrounding this season especially if you are planning a wedding, or really any big life event. Proms, graduations, travel plans. Everything is up in the air and it feels unsettling to say the least.

There are only so many ways I'm able to serve people but hopefully I can help in some way!

So if you are planning your wedding and feeling overwhelmed I'm offering a free 30 minute call where we can talk through your options. The goal being to set priorities with a clear direction.

You can contact me through my website amandateune.com. You can find my email and phone number there.

Can't wait for all the celebrations when this is over!

https://www.concordmonitor.com/Coronavius-impact-on-wedding-season-33728897

When Morgan Carpenter and Eliot Pelletier picked Aug. 8 as their wedding date, they pictured a big summer celebration full of family and friends.That was in January, before the coronavirus clamped down on the world and made all large gatherings...

06/04/2020

Remember when we could be closer than 6 feet apart? Or even just be in the same general vicinity as other people? I miss people, and celebrating, and not feeling like everything outside of my house is lava and can’t be touched. ⁣
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And as I think more and more about all of the couples who have a wedding date picked for the same time this quarantine is, I want to just say, I’m so sorry. This all really sucks on so many levels. There is so much to grieve. So many huge life events being turned upside down all because of something none of us can see. ⁣
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One of the things I’m learning during this time is just how important the relationships in our life are. And it’s not the big moments, the celebrations, that make these things important. It’s the little small things that make them so incredibly essential. The people who check in on you and want to know how you are doing. The people in your life who hold you as you cry because you are feeling afraid. Or feed you soup and medicine when you are sick.⁣
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If your ultimate goal is to be married, a quarantine can’t ruin it. A wedding is just a party celebrating a marriage. But a wedding doesn’t make a marriage. Two people pledging to love one another and to walk through life no matter what happens (even a pandemic), is what makes a marriage. ⁣
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So if you want to be married, FaceTime your officiant and get married! The party can happen any time! And think about the party it will be! ⁣
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Don’t let this quarantine rob you of being married, because it can’t get in your way of being husband and wife! ⁣
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Miss you all. Can’t wait to party and celebrate you in a few months!⁣
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15/02/2020

Scrolling through all the Valentine’s Day posts today, I can’t help but think that those over the top “you complete me” captions don’t tell the whole story. It seems overly mushy and fake. Your relationship can’t be amazing 100% of the time. And I know. I know. Why you gotta be a downer, Amanda?! It’s supposed to be a day where you focus on the positives! The love, the spark, the romance! ⁣
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And I get it. I really do. You want to focus on the good things. Valentines Day is not for airing dirty laundry (nor do I think that really any time is on social media). But in reality relationships are tough, messy, complicated. It’s not always rainbows and roses. Actually, it rarely is. And some seasons are harder than others. And some there’s more spark, more romance. ⁣
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So if you’re feeling discouraged while you’re scrolling and think that all these couples relationships are just incredible, maybe they are, but no matter what, it takes work and it’s not always easy. There is so much effort that goes into maintaining a healthy relationship. ⁣
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And Aaron and I are still in the middle of it. Creating space amidst a busy life to sit down, check in, and enjoy one another, where we have limited time, resources, and energy is so tough. We’ve tried lots of different ways to add that in consistently but it still turns into a struggle. ⁣
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It’s hard. We miscommunicate, feel misunderstood, and some days don’t enjoy each other. But we also have days where we watch old Vines in bed and giggle like small children or have a good budget meeting where we feel like we’re on the same team. ⁣
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So if you're struggling today while scrolling and feeling like these couples have no problems and think they are lovey dovey all the time, that’s likely untrue. There’s more behind the small glimpse you get into people’s lives!

20/01/2020

It feels super awkward to take a selfie and post it but I think it’s important to show up here. My whole job is to show up for couples for their wedding day, taking on all the responsibilities of the day. That takes a lot of trust. ⁣
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Trust is built by “showing up” for a couple through the planning process. Hearing their vision and concerns. Working with them to incorporate their needs and wants for their wedding day. Supporting them as they walk through hard family dynamics, tough budget conversations, and differing of opinions. ⁣
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This culminates to a bride and groom, handing over the reigns completely on their wedding day expecting me to handle everything we’ve planned for and anything we haven’t. ⁣
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My goal in this space is to earn your trust. Share my life and ideas and planning process that hopefully allow you to trust me when it comes to planning your wedding. I want to be a trusted friend who you can ask questions and opinions of so that your wedding or party is the best it can be. ⁣
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So I’m excited for you to continue to get to know me anddddd to plan really awesome parties!

15/01/2020

Guys, all these wedding inquiries are getting me so pumped for this summer. I mean, I’m also excited for the temperature to be over 30 degrees, but I’m more excited about the weddings. So if you are getting married in 2020, shoot me an email! I have 3 spots left!

08/01/2020

Walking into 2020 excited for all things wedding planning! ⁣⁣
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I’ve been getting so many inquiries and it’s getting me so excited for this year! Coming along side couples to give them the support they need to be excited, not stressed, about their wedding day is my favorite part of my job! ⁣⁣
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So if you just got engaged and feeling overwhelmed, have no fear! I’m here to help! ⁣
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30/12/2019

A year ago, it was literally the coldest day of the year, but you would have never known by how they braved the outdoors for some of the most beautiful photos. ⁣
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Jessica and Alex’s wedding really reflected what they value: their love for each other, their friends and family, and their faith. Jess, who is incredibly detailed oriented, had thought through everything and made my job so easy. And her main goal for me was that her family and friends didn’t have to worry about a single detail or be responsible for anything. She wanted them to enjoy the day just as much as she would so that they would remember her wedding day as a celebration and not as a stressful day where they had to complete lots of tasks and weren’t able to be present. ⁣
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The details of a wedding are important, but I would argue that the most important part of a wedding is the people who attend. And Jess and Alex believed that deeply and so they set up their wedding to focus on the people that they invited. Their bridal party of 24 were people in their life they would have not been able to walk down the aisle with by their side. Each person so significant to them individually and as a couple in so many ways. They were intentional with their time to make sure they had a chance to greet everyone and hug them and thank them for coming. ⁣
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Every detail was like a little thank you from them to their guests. A way to impress upon everyone how much that person was valued in their story leading up to their wedding day. ⁣
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I am so thankful I got to be part of their wedding day and loving their guests!
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Happy Anniversary Jess and Alex! ⁣
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20/12/2019

Tomorrow we start 6 straight days of Christmas so tonight we wrapped all of our presents. I can’t wait! ⁣
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It’s taken us 6 years to get to a point where making plans for the holidays isn’t as stressful. We’ve learned how to communicate with each other about our expectations for our time with our families, our budget, and our needs. We’ve started to figure out what traditions we want to uphold with just the 5 of us and how that fits into the large context of Christmas planning. But it wasn’t always that way. ⁣
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The holidays can be so tough, especially as a new couple, navigating different family traditions and expectations. Whose house do you go to and for how long? Do you go anywhere on Christmas Day or plan alternate Christmas? Will a family member feel hurt if you can’t conform to their plans? ⁣
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I wrote a blog post on some things that I’ve learned to help us navigate the holidays with our families and I hope it helps you as you celebrate with yours! So go check it out. The link is in my bio and you can find it under Blog. ⁣
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What are your plans this holiday?

19/12/2019

I know the holidays can be tough for couples to stay on the same page. Family expectations, traveling, hosting, can all put pressures on a relationship that other times of the year doesn't. I've written down what I've learned over the past 6 years of sharing the holidays amongst our families and how Aaron and I try to make the season a little less stressful by communicating our expectations, giving a little grace, and setting ourselves up for the following year.

Our family Christmas starts tomorrow and we are so excited to all be together and enjoy good company and exchange fun presents! And we will celebrate with all of our family until Christmas Day! Hopefully the kids won't get used to opening presents for 5 days straight.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!

Have a hard time enjoying the holiday's because you feel like you and your significant other aren't on the same page? Here's some tips!

17/12/2019

Right now the sky is cloudy and dropping big, beautiful snowflakes. While it may look beautiful, I find the winter such a hassle. Going outside requires about 480 layers and you’re still cold. Forget about bringing the kids outside. Just getting into the car from start to finish is a 30 minute ordeal. So I’ll enjoy the winter from inside and Aaron and I will question our choice in living location, again.

Location : Portsmouth, NH - Prescott Park
Photographer : Gary Nomura
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09/12/2019

Yesterday was our anniversary but of course, we were both sick. So instead of the lunch date and Christmas decorating that we had planned, had a Benadryl induced nap and I picked up a couple of Medicine Ball drinks from Starbucks, got pizza for dinner, and we watched Schitt’s Creek after the kids went to bed. ⁣
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It’s crazy to think that 6 years ago we were dancing at our wedding, without a care in the world, and now, we are sitting in our home, recounting our life together, realizing we had no idea what we were (and are) in for. ⁣
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So while our evening may have not been as fun, loud, and full of friends and family as it was 6 years ago, we look back on the past 6 years grateful. Grateful for our children, our home, and all of the experiences (good and bad). Thankful for our family and friends who have loved us, supported us, prayed for us, and encouraged us. And most importantly, humbled by how the Lord has worked in our life and in ourselves these past 6 years. ⁣
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Happy Anniversary Aaron Teune.

25/11/2019

Do you look at this photo and think, “Yikes, that’s a lot of people?” That’s 12 bridesmaids, and 12 groomsmen. 24 PEOPLE. To be honest, I was a little nervous about how it was going to go. ⁣
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But, when asking Jess and Alex about their bridal party, I was so impressed by their thoughtfulness about why they needed to include each person. They both come from big families and it was important to them that they were involved. Then they each had friends from different seasons of their lives that they wanted to have stand by them for the wedding. By the time we finished talking, I knew it would be a fun group to work with. ⁣
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The biggest thing for them, wasn’t to ask these people to be a part of their bridal party so that they would have a huge wedding shower or a crazy bachelor party. They wanted these specific people by their side because they felt like each person was part of their story and they wanted to honor them and show their guests the people that helped Jess and Alex get to their wedding day. And I was amazed at how their was no drama! Everyone was kind, respectful of on another, and really just wanted to celebrate the bride and groom! ⁣
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Bridal parties can get a bad rap for being filled with drama but if you choose thoughtfully, your bridal party can really help you celebrate your wedding day well! So there’s some thoughts on how to choose the perfect bridal party:⁣
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- Pick people who are champions of you and your fiancé! The people who have encouraged you and given you good advice through your relationship. ⁣
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- Think about your bridal party as a whole. If two people might not get along, speak with them both up front about your expectations of them or if they really won’t be able to get along, choose just one or neither. Your wedding process should not include dealing with interpersonal conflict if they aren’t able to handle it amongst themselves. ⁣
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- Choose a maid of honor and best man who can actually take on the responsibility of that role and can manage the group and handle and conflict that may come up so you don’t have to. ⁣
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So how about you? How big was your bridal party? Or what’s your ideal size?

Danielle Towle Photography

20/11/2019

The art of celebrating. Aaron and I are definitely not pros at it. Yeah we celebrate the big things like birthdays, engagements, and Christmas, but what about the little wins? Like not yelling at my kids for a whole 3 hours? Or feeling like you crushed it during a work meeting? Or just celebrating that you get another day to love and be loved by the people in your life?
I think my life would feel less sucky if I just spent more time celebrating the little wins, or even celebrating the failures that will eventually produce wins, then focusing on the ways that I feel like I’m failing. So today, I am going to celebrate that I feel energized by this business and strategizing and am grateful I found a “thing” I love doing.
How about you? What can you celebrate today?