A Book Signing to Remember! 🎉📚

I experienced a heartwarming, laughter-filled, unforgettable book signing event for my book, Discover Your Inner Leader: From Inexperience to Influence; Five Focus Areas for a New Manager. It was more than a gathering—it was a celebration of connections, dreams, and shared journeys in the world of leadership and learning. Let’s dive into the highlights of this incredible day! 🌟

Grateful for Every Single Moment 🙏💖

From the very first “hello” to the last hug goodbye, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. Every conversation, every laugh, and every page signed felt like a beautiful reminder of why I love writing and mentoring.

🗣️ Highlights included:

• Discussing book topics 🎙️ that inspired deep conversations about growth, leadership, and the hurdles we all face.

• Hearing from aspiring authors 🖋️ about their dreams of sharing their voices with the world. Your passion fuels my own journey!

• Patient, supportive guests waiting in line, braving the heat 🔥, and joining me in smiles and stories.

Hand-Writing Practice! ✍️

As much as I love writing, I realized how unused I am to hand-writing these days! Every personalized message on the title page was a little hand workout. Thank you all for being patient with me as I rediscovered the art of signing my name!

The Party After the Party 🎉✨

What made this event truly special were the spontaneous moments that followed. Friends who stayed late to talk until 2 am, out-of-town guests who traveled just for this, and, of course, a wonderful carrot cake that added a sweet touch to the event 🍰. These after-hours conversations and the camaraderie that filled the room were heartwarming.

A Celebration of Talent and Community 🌐🎨

Having a few published authors and creatives in the room, including the talented high school student, Polina Van Hulsen, who did the line drawings for my book, was a true highlight! 📖 Thank you for bringing your creativity and passion to life in this book. The mix of ages, backgrounds, and perspectives made the gathering feel like a beautiful patchwork of stories and inspiration.

To All Who Made It Possible 💐

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this book signing unforgettable. For those who traveled, stayed late, waited patiently, or just stopped by to say hi—each of you made a unique mark on my heart and this journey.

📸 Check out some highlights from the event in the photo collage below! 🌟

Thank you for celebrating with me, for supporting my journey, and for bringing this community together around a shared passion for learning and leadership.