Heroes Come in All Forms

As exciting as starting a new business is, it can also be very scary. You can hear God calling, and want to be obedient, but a very human part of you fears the unknown. I immediately had a lot of great ideas, but I knew nothing about owning and running a business. It’s one thing to design and sell shirts, but to be responsible for all of the business financials were enough to make me want to turn around and run!

Someone told me this week that they key to being successful in in business is surrounding yourself with great people. Other people know and are good at the things I am not, and that I should seek those people so that I could focus on what I know and do well - and spend my energy on those things.

I wanted to give recognition to one of my “great people.” Terrie Warren-Foster Nowland is an inspirational woman in my life. I am fortunate enough to call her “Aunt Terrie,” and to have been raised with her love and guidance in life and faith. The day I called her and said that I, “wanted to run something by her,” I knew immediately that I had called the right woman. She listened as I talked about Rocking Cactus Designs and the concerns I had starting a business. She said that she knew the passion in my heart and the faith I stood on. She said that she was behind me - and that God was leading me. It was the reassurance I needed, from a trusted and “faith-full” friend, to run headlong toward God’s mission for me.

Coaching is Aunt Terrie’s calling. She is a certified John Maxwell Coach and specializes in emotional intelligence. She has been an inspiration to me, both spiritually and professionally.

Everyone needs an Aunt Terrie in their life. More importantly, we should all BE Aunt Terries. You don’t have to be a professional coach to be an encouragement to others, or to share with them the words that God speaks through you. And you don’t have to be discouraged or deterred from your dreams, by fear.

Surround yourself with great people - become an even greater person - and encourage others to become the greatest THEY can be.