• Our Lilyclaire turns two today ❤️ #proudnonna!
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    Our Lilyclaire turns two today ❤️ #proudnonna!
  • Standing at the far end of the bed, flanked by two nurses, the doctor looked on unhappily. His question echoed in the empty room, bouncing off the walls, vibrating, pulsing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Do you know anything chromosomal abnormalities?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ WHAT. . .?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I stared, uncomprehending, and stammered, “I. . .I. .. WHAT? I don’t understand. . . could you say that again?”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Chromosomal abnormalities…..mental retardation...deformities…malformations of the chromosomes,” he coughed and hesitated gesturing in the air as he grappled with the message “I am speaking specifically of a chromosome mutation called Trisomy 21? It’s the presence of an extra chromosome called Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome… sometimes referred to as mongolism. Do you know what that means? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I opened my mouth to answer but no sound would come out. The room was stilled as if everyone in it had inhaled. It was my turn to speak and words wouldn't form.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was taken from my book Unwanted which is out now to buy via Amazon.com. Click the link in the bio to pick up a copy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #leadershipquotes #businessconsulting #strategize #motivationalmindset #selfeducate #highperformancehabits #businesscoach #purposedriven #professionalspeaker #leaderscreateleaders #businessinfluencer #purposepusher #entrepreneurialspirit #lionquotes #mindsofentrepreneurs #keystosuccess #addictedtosuccess #toastmastersinternational #womeninsales #salescoach #inspirationalspeaker #scaleyourbusiness #businesseducation #businessseminar #leadershipmindset #businessmanagement #selfdevelopment #growyourbiz #communications
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    Standing at the far end of the bed, flanked by two nurses, the doctor looked on unhappily. His question echoed in the empty room, bouncing off the walls, vibrating, pulsing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Do you know anything chromosomal abnormalities?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ WHAT. . .?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I stared, uncomprehending, and stammered, “I. . .I. .. WHAT? I don’t understand. . . could you say that again?”⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Chromosomal abnormalities…..mental retardation...deformities…malformations of the chromosomes,” he coughed and hesitated gesturing in the air as he grappled with the message “I am speaking specifically of a chromosome mutation called Trisomy 21? It’s the presence of an extra chromosome called Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome… sometimes referred to as mongolism. Do you know what that means? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I opened my mouth to answer but no sound would come out. The room was stilled as if everyone in it had inhaled. It was my turn to speak and words wouldn't form.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was taken from my book Unwanted which is out now to buy via Amazon.com. Click the link in the bio to pick up a copy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #leadershipquotes #businessconsulting #strategize #motivationalmindset #selfeducate #highperformancehabits #businesscoach #purposedriven #professionalspeaker #leaderscreateleaders #businessinfluencer #purposepusher #entrepreneurialspirit #lionquotes #mindsofentrepreneurs #keystosuccess #addictedtosuccess #toastmastersinternational #womeninsales #salescoach #inspirationalspeaker #scaleyourbusiness #businesseducation #businessseminar #leadershipmindset #businessmanagement #selfdevelopment #growyourbiz #communications
  • A strong, effective public speaker can mobilize people for a cause and draw attention to an issue. They can raise awareness, sell a product, or enliven an idea. In addition to my lifelong career as a nonprofit leader, I became a motivational speaker in Las Vegas and around the world, regularly delivering addresses to corporations, civic groups, conferences and conventions. When I first began my journey, the world of corporate speakers was very different from my own. While I was a performer in my early life, and comfortable on the stage; expressing personal ideas with potential impacts on the future of my son Christopher, and folks like him, was a huge responsibility and I had to get it right.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ However, the same love and drive that helped me to become successful as a fundraiser and a disability advocate made me realize that it was his fight for equality that was all the motivation I needed, and that the best inspirational and motivational speakers inspire and delight business audiences all over the world with their own unique story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many people are afraid of speaking in public, even when they also have a message that drives their passion and inflames their soul. What drives me, is the opportunity to elevate the world by revealing the story of a love like no other, the love of a mother for her special son, and to share with audiences to not be defined by perceived setbacks, but instead see setbacks as opportunities for comebacks like no other. This is my big dream…to elevate the world through positivity and a can do, no is not an option approach. I became a successful speaker by sharing a true story, being real, and letting myself shine through. I know that you can do the same.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to find out what I believe are the six qualities of a strong public speaker⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitlife #nonprofitorg #nonprofitwork ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nonprofitconsultant #nonprofitstrategist #nonprofitcoach
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    A strong, effective public speaker can mobilize people for a cause and draw attention to an issue. They can raise awareness, sell a product, or enliven an idea. In addition to my lifelong career as a nonprofit leader, I became a motivational speaker in Las Vegas and around the world, regularly delivering addresses to corporations, civic groups, conferences and conventions. When I first began my journey, the world of corporate speakers was very different from my own. While I was a performer in my early life, and comfortable on the stage; expressing personal ideas with potential impacts on the future of my son Christopher, and folks like him, was a huge responsibility and I had to get it right.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ However, the same love and drive that helped me to become successful as a fundraiser and a disability advocate made me realize that it was his fight for equality that was all the motivation I needed, and that the best inspirational and motivational speakers inspire and delight business audiences all over the world with their own unique story.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many people are afraid of speaking in public, even when they also have a message that drives their passion and inflames their soul. What drives me, is the opportunity to elevate the world by revealing the story of a love like no other, the love of a mother for her special son, and to share with audiences to not be defined by perceived setbacks, but instead see setbacks as opportunities for comebacks like no other. This is my big dream…to elevate the world through positivity and a can do, no is not an option approach. I became a successful speaker by sharing a true story, being real, and letting myself shine through. I know that you can do the same.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to find out what I believe are the six qualities of a strong public speaker⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitlife #nonprofitorg #nonprofitwork ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nonprofitconsultant #nonprofitstrategist #nonprofitcoach
  • I’m so excited to be speaking at the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)’s August Business Lunch and Learn to share all about How to Raise a Ton of Money⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you would like to attend, visit NAWBO for ticket details.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #vegasbusiness #lasvegaslocalbusiness #lasvegasbusiness #lasvegassmallbusiness #lvstrip #bestoflasvegas #summerlinlv #lasvegaslocal #vegasstyle #vegasready #vegasproblems #vegasstrong #vegasvip #vegasbusinessowner #femaleentrepreneur #makinmoves #idothis #womenofpower #smallbusinesss #businesspodcast #girlbossesunite #womeninbuisness #smallbizowners #womanwithambition #womenwhonetwork
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    I’m so excited to be speaking at the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)’s August Business Lunch and Learn to share all about How to Raise a Ton of Money⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you would like to attend, visit NAWBO for ticket details.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #vegasbusiness #lasvegaslocalbusiness #lasvegasbusiness #lasvegassmallbusiness #lvstrip #bestoflasvegas #summerlinlv #lasvegaslocal #vegasstyle #vegasready #vegasproblems #vegasstrong #vegasvip #vegasbusinessowner #femaleentrepreneur #makinmoves #idothis #womenofpower #smallbusinesss #businesspodcast #girlbossesunite #womeninbuisness #smallbizowners #womanwithambition #womenwhonetwork
  • “Unwanted” is available on ebook and hard copy via Amazon.com. All proceeds go towards the Christopher Smith Foundation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to purchase your copy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #leadershipquotes #businessconsulting #strategize #motivationalmindset #selfeducate #highperformancehabits #businesscoach #purposedriven #professionalspeaker #leaderscreateleaders #businessinfluencer #purposepusher #entrepreneurialspirit #lionquotes #mindsofentrepreneurs #keystosuccess #addictedtosuccess #toastmastersinternational #womeninsales #salescoach #inspirationalspeaker #scaleyourbusiness #businesseducation #businessseminar #leadershipmindset #businessmanagement #selfdevelopment #growyourbiz #communications
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    “Unwanted” is available on ebook and hard copy via Amazon.com. All proceeds go towards the Christopher Smith Foundation.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to purchase your copy⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #leadershipquotes #businessconsulting #strategize #motivationalmindset #selfeducate #highperformancehabits #businesscoach #purposedriven #professionalspeaker #leaderscreateleaders #businessinfluencer #purposepusher #entrepreneurialspirit #lionquotes #mindsofentrepreneurs #keystosuccess #addictedtosuccess #toastmastersinternational #womeninsales #salescoach #inspirationalspeaker #scaleyourbusiness #businesseducation #businessseminar #leadershipmindset #businessmanagement #selfdevelopment #growyourbiz #communications
  • I firmly believe in being a voice and not an echo.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To say that Christopher’s life changed my life would be an understatement of epic proportion. At the time of his birth, I was a model, actress, and dancer, selfish and proud, an advocate to my own aspirations until my beautiful son came along and gave my life new purpose and meaning.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Beautiful people do not just happen, and he was born for a reason.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Christopher saved my life and taught me to be a warrior mom, to never give in, to welcome adversity and not accept no as an answer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ He taught me to be a voice in the face of adversity.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leave a ❤️ in the comments if you live your life to be a voice and not an echo⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #lindaslife #motivationquote #business #believeinyourself #inspiration #blessed #wisdom #selflove #motivator #inspireothers #hardwork #inspirationbusiness #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurmind #way2wisdom #inspirationalquote #startupquotes #mindsetiseverything #entrepreneurialmindset #speaker #motivationalspeaker #speakerrequest
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    I firmly believe in being a voice and not an echo.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To say that Christopher’s life changed my life would be an understatement of epic proportion. At the time of his birth, I was a model, actress, and dancer, selfish and proud, an advocate to my own aspirations until my beautiful son came along and gave my life new purpose and meaning.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Beautiful people do not just happen, and he was born for a reason.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Christopher saved my life and taught me to be a warrior mom, to never give in, to welcome adversity and not accept no as an answer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ He taught me to be a voice in the face of adversity.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Leave a ❤️ in the comments if you live your life to be a voice and not an echo⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #lindaslife #motivationquote #business #believeinyourself #inspiration #blessed #wisdom #selflove #motivator #inspireothers #hardwork #inspirationbusiness #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurmind #way2wisdom #inspirationalquote #startupquotes #mindsetiseverything #entrepreneurialmindset #speaker #motivationalspeaker #speakerrequest
  • When I first became involved with non-profit fundraising in Las Vegas all my asks were made in person, over the phone, or by standard postal mail. Over the years, however, the face of non-profit fundraising has changed. Email is a critical item in the toolbox of almost every non-profit fundraiser. Even texting has its place. These methods provide a simple, easy, and efficient way for charities to stay in touch with their donors, share news, and keep their names visible.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the same time, fundraising can feel cold and distant when there is too much email contact and too little human attention. Besides, donors can get annoyed if they receive too much email. Many non-profit fundraisers are looking for a way to determine precisely the right amount of communication to keep donors engaged without pushing them away.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’d like to read more about how often you should email donors then click the link below.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitlife #nonprofitorg #nonprofitwork ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nonprofitconsultant #nonprofitstrategist #nonprofitcoach⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #outreach #philanthropy #philanthropist⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #positiveimpact #raisingmoney⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #raisemoney #socialgood⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #socialimpact #sociallyresponsible⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #socialenterprise #socent #socialchange #sociallyconscious⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #socialentrepreneur #takeastand⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #youcanhelp #yourvoicematters
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    When I first became involved with non-profit fundraising in Las Vegas all my asks were made in person, over the phone, or by standard postal mail. Over the years, however, the face of non-profit fundraising has changed. Email is a critical item in the toolbox of almost every non-profit fundraiser. Even texting has its place. These methods provide a simple, easy, and efficient way for charities to stay in touch with their donors, share news, and keep their names visible.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At the same time, fundraising can feel cold and distant when there is too much email contact and too little human attention. Besides, donors can get annoyed if they receive too much email. Many non-profit fundraisers are looking for a way to determine precisely the right amount of communication to keep donors engaged without pushing them away.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’d like to read more about how often you should email donors then click the link below.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nonprofit #nonprofits #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitlife #nonprofitorg #nonprofitwork ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #nonprofitconsultant #nonprofitstrategist #nonprofitcoach⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #outreach #philanthropy #philanthropist⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #positiveimpact #raisingmoney⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #raisemoney #socialgood⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #socialimpact #sociallyresponsible⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #socialenterprise #socent #socialchange #sociallyconscious⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #socialentrepreneur #takeastand⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #youcanhelp #yourvoicematters
  • Traveling through Norway. simply Breathtaking! #fjordland #norway #mountains #flambanarailway #geiranger #alesund #bergen #consulting #lindaslife
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    Traveling through Norway. simply Breathtaking! #fjordland #norway #mountains #flambanarailway #geiranger #alesund #bergen #consulting #lindaslife
  • If you have read my book, I would so appreciate it if you could leave a review on Amazon. I would love to hear what you think, and it helps support my book!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in my bio to leave a review on Amazon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #autismawareness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismspectrumdisorder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismlove #autismacceptance⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismrocks #autismwarrior⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lightitupblue #autismadvocate⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismblog #autismsiblings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #specialneedsparent⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #specialneedsparents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #specialneedssiblings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ilovesomeonewithautism⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismfamily⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #specialneedsparenting⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #worlddownsyndromeday⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismfamilies #wearethefuture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #socialactivist #breakingbarriers
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    If you have read my book, I would so appreciate it if you could leave a review on Amazon. I would love to hear what you think, and it helps support my book!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in my bio to leave a review on Amazon⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #autismawareness⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismspectrumdisorder⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismlove #autismacceptance⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismrocks #autismwarrior⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lightitupblue #autismadvocate⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismblog #autismsiblings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #specialneedsparent⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #specialneedsparents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #specialneedssiblings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #ilovesomeonewithautism⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismfamily⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #specialneedsparenting⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #worlddownsyndromeday⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #autismfamilies #wearethefuture⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #socialactivist #breakingbarriers
  • If there is one thing I’ve learned throughout my years as a disability activist and non-profit fundraiser, it is the power of persistence. When you are starting something new it’s not uncommon to feel anxious or afraid. You might worry about whether you’re asking for something the right way or if it’s even possible to achieve your dreams. However difficult it may be to push fear aside; this is a necessary step toward achieving your goals and fulfilling your dreams.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When my son Christopher was born, I was told by doctors, experts, and even the government that I should give up on making a better, more inclusive life for him and other kids like him. Our family fought for 18 years to have our son recognized as a legal permanent resident and an American citizen. This persistence, driven by love for my son, is what shaped me as a disability activist.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Of course, the same held true in the business world. Non-profits do amazing work for the community. They change lives. However, none of their activities are possible without the money that makes it happen. People ask how I raised a billion dollars for charity as a non-profit fundraiser. More than anything else, the answer is clear: persistence – building relationships, finding new doors to open and never settling for rejection.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’d like to read some tips which have helped me, click the link in the bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #motivationquote #business #believeinyourself #inspiration #blessed #wisdom #selflove #motivator #inspireothers #hardwork #inspirationbusiness #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurmind #way2wisdom #inspirationalquote #startupquotes #mindsetiseverything #entrepreneurialmindset #speaker #motivationalspeaker #speakerrequest
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    If there is one thing I’ve learned throughout my years as a disability activist and non-profit fundraiser, it is the power of persistence. When you are starting something new it’s not uncommon to feel anxious or afraid. You might worry about whether you’re asking for something the right way or if it’s even possible to achieve your dreams. However difficult it may be to push fear aside; this is a necessary step toward achieving your goals and fulfilling your dreams.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When my son Christopher was born, I was told by doctors, experts, and even the government that I should give up on making a better, more inclusive life for him and other kids like him. Our family fought for 18 years to have our son recognized as a legal permanent resident and an American citizen. This persistence, driven by love for my son, is what shaped me as a disability activist.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Of course, the same held true in the business world. Non-profits do amazing work for the community. They change lives. However, none of their activities are possible without the money that makes it happen. People ask how I raised a billion dollars for charity as a non-profit fundraiser. More than anything else, the answer is clear: persistence – building relationships, finding new doors to open and never settling for rejection.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you’d like to read some tips which have helped me, click the link in the bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #motivationquote #business #believeinyourself #inspiration #blessed #wisdom #selflove #motivator #inspireothers #hardwork #inspirationbusiness #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurmind #way2wisdom #inspirationalquote #startupquotes #mindsetiseverything #entrepreneurialmindset #speaker #motivationalspeaker #speakerrequest
  • In a quest to build Opportunity Village into the most respected and successful organization in Nevada, face-to-face meetings with the most influential and affluent citizens of our community needed to take place.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was taken from my book “Unwanted” – have you read it yet?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can pick up your hard copy or your ebook via the link in the bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #avidreader #supportauthors #creativewriting #newvoices #selfpublishedauthor #timetolaugh #hydrowarrior #downsyndromeisbeautiful #specialeducation #morealikethandifferent #extrachromosome #specialneedsfamily #savedownsyndrome #advocatelikeamother #cpwarrior #nothingdownaboutit #changingthefaceofbeauty #autismcommunity #tubefeeding #hemiplegia #abilitynotdisability #specialneedsparents #chargesyndrome #heartbaby #trachbaby #developmentaldisabilities #downssyndrome
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    In a quest to build Opportunity Village into the most respected and successful organization in Nevada, face-to-face meetings with the most influential and affluent citizens of our community needed to take place.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was taken from my book “Unwanted” – have you read it yet?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can pick up your hard copy or your ebook via the link in the bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #avidreader #supportauthors #creativewriting #newvoices #selfpublishedauthor #timetolaugh #hydrowarrior #downsyndromeisbeautiful #specialeducation #morealikethandifferent #extrachromosome #specialneedsfamily #savedownsyndrome #advocatelikeamother #cpwarrior #nothingdownaboutit #changingthefaceofbeauty #autismcommunity #tubefeeding #hemiplegia #abilitynotdisability #specialneedsparents #chargesyndrome #heartbaby #trachbaby #developmentaldisabilities #downssyndrome
  • I’m reflecting back to a blog I wrote last year about disability⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have come to the conclusion that in many ways, we are all disabled. Each one of us is broken in some way. Some more so than others, but the disabilities we each live with are simply a matter of degrees.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The entry into the world of a child with a disability is considered to be a tragedy for the family. I remember that feeling well with the birth of Christopher and his early diagnosis of Down syndrome. But soon the shock, and the loss of dreams was overtaken by Love, as it snuck in and took over. Instead of a lifetime of grieving, our family soon realized the special and unique qualities that our child possessed. We were blessed to have this special son to care for.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to read the full article⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #avidreader #supportauthors #creativewriting #newvoices #selfpublishedauthor #timetolaugh #hydrowarrior #downsyndromeisbeautiful #specialeducation #morealikethandifferent #extrachromosome #specialneedsfamily #savedownsyndrome #advocatelikeamother #cpwarrior #nothingdownaboutit #changingthefaceofbeauty #autismcommunity #tubefeeding #hemiplegia #abilitynotdisability #specialneedsparents #chargesyndrome #heartbaby #trachbaby #developmentaldisabilities #downssyndrome
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    I’m reflecting back to a blog I wrote last year about disability⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have come to the conclusion that in many ways, we are all disabled. Each one of us is broken in some way. Some more so than others, but the disabilities we each live with are simply a matter of degrees.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The entry into the world of a child with a disability is considered to be a tragedy for the family. I remember that feeling well with the birth of Christopher and his early diagnosis of Down syndrome. But soon the shock, and the loss of dreams was overtaken by Love, as it snuck in and took over. Instead of a lifetime of grieving, our family soon realized the special and unique qualities that our child possessed. We were blessed to have this special son to care for.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Click the link in the bio to read the full article⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #lindaslife #avidreader #supportauthors #creativewriting #newvoices #selfpublishedauthor #timetolaugh #hydrowarrior #downsyndromeisbeautiful #specialeducation #morealikethandifferent #extrachromosome #specialneedsfamily #savedownsyndrome #advocatelikeamother #cpwarrior #nothingdownaboutit #changingthefaceofbeauty #autismcommunity #tubefeeding #hemiplegia #abilitynotdisability #specialneedsparents #chargesyndrome #heartbaby #trachbaby #developmentaldisabilities #downssyndrome