It was incredible to realize that there were many women who were experiencing their first Evo Conference including myself but they amount of love and inclusion we received from the start demonstrates the uniqueness of Evo. Being involved in the flash mob dance was exhilarating and nerve wracking for all of us, but it didn't matter because we were determined to do it even if we looked rather ridiculous.
The kickoff for the conference were the IGNITE presentations. Inspirational women who shared their lives and how they had overcome difficult trials. Each speaker left us with a motivational thought. Here are just some of those thoughts:
- You can have it all. Your dreams and wishes along with a family- Jenny Eckton.
- Showing gratitude in every blessing, both large and small. Also she was a fabulous dancer - Lucrecer Braxton
- Accepting that we are each a superhero even with the flaws that we have - Jyl Johnson Pattee
- Getting over the a**hole in your self and going outside of yourself to interact with those around you -Cecily Kellogg
- And my personal favorite was Casey Mullins. I could tell that she was nervous but that only made her message that much sincere. She had her notes and may have stumbled but I don't remember. All I remember is a woman who had been through a horrible year like myself. A dark year in her life and she had made it out of the dark. She had to overcome past mistakes and painful trials.
Watching these women and every other woman at the conference, I saw women who were strong and capable. Women who were nurturing mothers and wives along with being successful business women. Women who were very inviting of the newbies and provided conversation to keep everyone included.
