That was my question when the concept of The Joy of Connecting was first introduced to me. I was looking for opportunities to introduce my company to new groups, and I thought that starting a JOC chapter might be a good business move.

Now, almost 2 years later, I can say it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. What I was hoping to get out of JOC was far less than actually happened. The quality women who attend both of my JOCs each month are not business associates. They are my friends, my lifelines, my cheerleaders, and my shoulders to cry on. My business is flourishing, but more importantly, women are forming lasting, impactful relationships.

We are making a difference in our communities and have much more impact together than alone. We are referring one another to acquaintances. We are working hard to draw area women together at women’s networking groups throughout the Metro Detroit area.

JOC is so much more than business. Give it a try. It will change your life.

Is parenting ever easy? Maybe there is truth to the saying, “ When kids are young the challenges are small; the older they get, the bigger the challenges.” I’m grateful I didn’t hear that message until AFTER my children were born! I’m hopeful that as you read this, regardless of whether you are coming from
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Our January was a Great JOC Month. We had a great number of New attendees which we hope to see back real soon. We had our Spotlight business, Pampered Chef with Lisa Dewees, a PC consultant for over 12 yrs. We also raised $40 to donate to the All About Animals, No Kill Animal Shelter
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These Joy of Connecting networking events are coming up in February. Find one near you and start connecting! Wednesday, February 2        Details Farmington Hills, MI hosted by Diane Aksten        Details Flower Mound, TX hosted by Sharon Smart Thursday, February 3        Details Ball Ground, GA hosted by Adelle Mickelson Friday, February 4       
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Every time you share your ideas you bring value to others. Ideas come in many forms. They can be as simple as a suggestion, create clarity out of confusion, or give insight that is transformational. Your ideas are a reflection of who you are, how you think, what you feel, and what you’ve learned from
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In the 1800’s Walt Whitman was quoted as saying, “Be curious, not judgmental”.  Unfortunately, most of us see ourselves as the center of the universe. When we are quick to judge others we are really putting a label on them as it relates to our perception. Based on what we consider appropriate, we find fault
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Do these statements sound familiar? “I meant to call you.” “I intended to finish the project before the weekend.” “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday.”  I had every intention of being on time.” “I’ve been wanting to take a class, write a book, or volunteer.”  The truth is we are all well- meaning. The reality
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I’m realizing that life is one big lesson. It’s a series of moments and choices linked together over a life time which create our memories, feelings, actions, decisions, and perceptions. We experience life based on a combination of these occurrences. As we participate in life’s journey we are either “learning” or “re-view­ing”. When learning takes
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