Karen Maria Alston
~2019 Spectrum Circle Awards Luncheon~
Rodney Wayne Branche
Copa Style Magazine Editor-in-Chief/CEO
Copa: How do you feel about your 4th Spectrum Circle Awards Luncheon?
Karen: I am so excited about the 4th Annual Spectrum Circle Awards it is hard to believe this is our fourth year and the awardees this year are all exceptional women who are leaders in their respective fields. We are honored to award these women who are showcasing daily with their work innovation and leadership by example.
The Spectrum Circle was created to be a safe space for women to share their authentic journeys and use their stories to create gender equality within the workplace, said Karen Maria Alston, Spectrum Founder and CEO. Annually, at the Spectrum Circle Awards we honor a few exceptional women who use their talents to lead through innovation in their respective fields.”
The annual growth is a key indicator of the need to showcase the women who are impactful in our communities and businesses around the country.
Copa: Everything looked great with your wonderful preparation. Who designed your dress for this year and what was the inspiration?
Karen: This year my dress was designed by Vivian Agbokaba owner of Anya by Vivien. We wanted a bright color that would emphasize spring but also add a touch of drama with a unique cold shoulder and sleeve.
Karen: This year my dress was designed by Vivian Agbokaba owner of Anya by Vivien. We wanted a bright color that would emphasize spring but also add a touch of drama with a unique cold shoulder and sleeve.
Copa: In your personal opinion, what is the important significance of the Spectrum Circle Awards and the recipients?
Karen: Founded in 2015, The Spectrum Circle is a community of female makers, researchers, educators, creatives, executives, leaders, innovators, drivers and influencers in business or industry who share their collective career and personal experiences to help women achieve gender parity with men in their careers and expand the lens of what is possible. The Spectrum Circle uses unique experiences and events, trainings and workforce development to expose women to a variety of stories and diverse learned experiences from leaders in numerous industries and backgrounds.
This year our awardees are diverse leaders in their respective fields. Many trailblazing in areas with limited amounts of women of color. The awards are needed in order to shine a spotlight on the many women who are attempting to break the glass ceiling or create new ventures to showcase their skills and talent. The Spectrum Circle will always be a platform to showcase these women who are the unsung heroes of our time.
As Michelle Rice stated in her acceptance speech it is so important as women to showcase who we are to the world and to celebrate each other and our accomplishments.
Karen: Founded in 2015, The Spectrum Circle is a community of female makers, researchers, educators, creatives, executives, leaders, innovators, drivers and influencers in business or industry who share their collective career and personal experiences to help women achieve gender parity with men in their careers and expand the lens of what is possible. The Spectrum Circle uses unique experiences and events, trainings and workforce development to expose women to a variety of stories and diverse learned experiences from leaders in numerous industries and backgrounds.
This year our awardees are diverse leaders in their respective fields. Many trailblazing in areas with limited amounts of women of color. The awards are needed in order to shine a spotlight on the many women who are attempting to break the glass ceiling or create new ventures to showcase their skills and talent. The Spectrum Circle will always be a platform to showcase these women who are the unsung heroes of our time.
As Michelle Rice stated in her acceptance speech it is so important as women to showcase who we are to the world and to celebrate each other and our accomplishments.
Copa: Please tell us about each one of the award recipients.
Karen: This year’s award winners include Angel Rich, Founder and CEO of The Wealth Factory (Technology); Ramunda Lark Young, Co-Founder of Mahogany Books (Business); Shelly Bell, Founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures (Business); Michelle Rice, General Manager of TV One (Media); Dr. Trenace Richardson, Founder and CEO of REAL Women Inc. (Non-Profit); and Taneshia Nash Laird, President and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall (Arts).
Karen: This year’s award winners include Angel Rich, Founder and CEO of The Wealth Factory (Technology); Ramunda Lark Young, Co-Founder of Mahogany Books (Business); Shelly Bell, Founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures (Business); Michelle Rice, General Manager of TV One (Media); Dr. Trenace Richardson, Founder and CEO of REAL Women Inc. (Non-Profit); and Taneshia Nash Laird, President and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall (Arts).
The 2019 Spectrum Circle Award Winner for Innovation in Business – Ramunda Lark Young:
Ramunda Lark Young is a Connection Strategist, Socialpreneur, community advocate and passionate leader. She and her husband Derrick, are the owners and co-founders of the nationally recognized, MahoganyBooks. A bookstore focused on books for, by, and about people of the African Diaspora in Washington, DC. Young has successfully worked with celebrity authors like ballet icon Misty Copeland, R&B legend Charlie Wilson, Civil Rights leader Congressman John Lewis, award winning actor Omar Epps and countless others.
Young is also the founder and Chief Encouragement Officer of Ramunda Young, Inc. – a company dedicated to Encouraging Extraordinary Women to SOAR – Surpass Obstacles and Rise! Built on the principal that women can exceed beyond their expectations when given the proper tools to build authentic business relationships, Young has dedicated her life to equipping women for success through speaking at conferences, personal coaching, masterclasses and more. Her passion for strengthening women began in college when she founded the Langston University Section of the National Council of Negro Women, LU NCNW. For years, Young has been engaged in successfully connecting women and identifying strategies that allow them to fully live out loud in every facet of their life.
Young is a proud community leader who currently serves as Vice Chair of the Prince William County Human Rights Commission and on several boards including Manassas City Public Schools Education Foundation and is Vice Chair of the Prince William Chamber Education & Innovation Committee. She has been named to the Root 100 list of Most Influential African Americans (2018) and featured in Essence Magazine, Vanity Fair, the Washington Post and other publications. She was also named Commissioner of the Year in 2015 by the Virginia Association of Human Rights and Most Influential by Prince William Living Magazine. Ms. Young graduated from Langston University in Oklahoma with a degree in Business and is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Leadership Prince William’s Class of 2014 where she now serves on its Board of Regents.
Ramunda Lark Young is a Connection Strategist, Socialpreneur, community advocate and passionate leader. She and her husband Derrick, are the owners and co-founders of the nationally recognized, MahoganyBooks. A bookstore focused on books for, by, and about people of the African Diaspora in Washington, DC. Young has successfully worked with celebrity authors like ballet icon Misty Copeland, R&B legend Charlie Wilson, Civil Rights leader Congressman John Lewis, award winning actor Omar Epps and countless others.
Young is also the founder and Chief Encouragement Officer of Ramunda Young, Inc. – a company dedicated to Encouraging Extraordinary Women to SOAR – Surpass Obstacles and Rise! Built on the principal that women can exceed beyond their expectations when given the proper tools to build authentic business relationships, Young has dedicated her life to equipping women for success through speaking at conferences, personal coaching, masterclasses and more. Her passion for strengthening women began in college when she founded the Langston University Section of the National Council of Negro Women, LU NCNW. For years, Young has been engaged in successfully connecting women and identifying strategies that allow them to fully live out loud in every facet of their life.
Young is a proud community leader who currently serves as Vice Chair of the Prince William County Human Rights Commission and on several boards including Manassas City Public Schools Education Foundation and is Vice Chair of the Prince William Chamber Education & Innovation Committee. She has been named to the Root 100 list of Most Influential African Americans (2018) and featured in Essence Magazine, Vanity Fair, the Washington Post and other publications. She was also named Commissioner of the Year in 2015 by the Virginia Association of Human Rights and Most Influential by Prince William Living Magazine. Ms. Young graduated from Langston University in Oklahoma with a degree in Business and is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Leadership Prince William’s Class of 2014 where she now serves on its Board of Regents.
The 2019 Spectrum Circle Award Winner for Innovation in Technology – Angel Rich:
Creating an algorithm for the stock market to win Goldman Sachs Portfolio Challenge, selling her first marketing plan to Prudential, becoming a founding employee of FINRA, authoring the first ever African American Financial Experience study, inventing the top financial literacy product in the world, and being named the “Next Steve Jobs” by Forbes – all by age 30, Angel Rich has earned the title Wealth Pioneer.
Angel founded The Wealth Factory with a mission to provide equal access to financial literacy across the world. Today her company designs WealthyLife financial literacy education technology games. The online games are supported by financial curriculum, programming and activities, walking people from birth to retirement in 12 subjects.
The first game released is titled CreditStacker. This match-three game, like Candy Crush, allows users to swap colored pieces representing the 5 major credit types, to pay off debt, achieve a high credit score, and learn from the multiple-choice questions. It has been named the best financial literacy product in the country by The White House, Department of Education, and JP Morgan Chase.
In August 2017, the company launched the full product version of CreditStacker, exceeding 200,000 downloads in 60 countries in 21 languages in two weeks. Google named it one of the Top 10 Apps in the world of 2017 and 2018. It’s the #1 most downloaded education app in 14 countries, top 5 in 40.
The Wealth Factory’s goal is to transform financial marketing to financial education while reducing poverty, increasing financially savvy citizens, raising financial product ownership and building better financial ecosystems.
Angel has been named Hamptonian of the Year and help found the Hampton University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute. She is also a proud member of the 2016 HBCU 30 Under 30, Hampton 40 Under 40 and Google Top 30 Black Female Founders.
In 2018, the United Nations named her one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the African Diaspora and one of four Icons, establishing a partnership to offer financial literacy to the African Diaspora. Later that year, she was appointed Commissioner of Financial Literacy by the Mayor of DC.
Creating an algorithm for the stock market to win Goldman Sachs Portfolio Challenge, selling her first marketing plan to Prudential, becoming a founding employee of FINRA, authoring the first ever African American Financial Experience study, inventing the top financial literacy product in the world, and being named the “Next Steve Jobs” by Forbes – all by age 30, Angel Rich has earned the title Wealth Pioneer.
Angel founded The Wealth Factory with a mission to provide equal access to financial literacy across the world. Today her company designs WealthyLife financial literacy education technology games. The online games are supported by financial curriculum, programming and activities, walking people from birth to retirement in 12 subjects.
The first game released is titled CreditStacker. This match-three game, like Candy Crush, allows users to swap colored pieces representing the 5 major credit types, to pay off debt, achieve a high credit score, and learn from the multiple-choice questions. It has been named the best financial literacy product in the country by The White House, Department of Education, and JP Morgan Chase.
In August 2017, the company launched the full product version of CreditStacker, exceeding 200,000 downloads in 60 countries in 21 languages in two weeks. Google named it one of the Top 10 Apps in the world of 2017 and 2018. It’s the #1 most downloaded education app in 14 countries, top 5 in 40.
The Wealth Factory’s goal is to transform financial marketing to financial education while reducing poverty, increasing financially savvy citizens, raising financial product ownership and building better financial ecosystems.
Angel has been named Hamptonian of the Year and help found the Hampton University Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute. She is also a proud member of the 2016 HBCU 30 Under 30, Hampton 40 Under 40 and Google Top 30 Black Female Founders.
In 2018, the United Nations named her one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the African Diaspora and one of four Icons, establishing a partnership to offer financial literacy to the African Diaspora. Later that year, she was appointed Commissioner of Financial Literacy by the Mayor of DC.
The 2019 Spectrum Circle Award Winner for Innovation in the Arts – Taneshia Nash Laird:
Taneshia Nash Laird is an accomplished leader with a remarkable career that reflects an unwavering dedication to leveraging the arts and innovation as a platform for community and economic development. In November 2018, she was appointed President & CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, the legendary performing arts center in Newark, NJ which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. She was previously the executive director of the Arts Council of Princeton where she was only the third executive director since 1967 and the first one of color.
Taneshia is also the founder of Legacy Business Advisors a social ventures consultancy via which she has leveraged her tri-sector executive leadership experience in government, nonprofit and private industry for her clients. In her career, she’s helped grow women and minority-owned businesses into million dollar companies. Taneshia also co-founded the popular New York City entertainment center MIST Harlem, she has served as a regional director of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce and has co-owned a concessions business in the Staples Center with NBA legend James Worthy.
Her prior government appointments include serving as division director of economic development and affordable housing production for the city of Trenton where she managed a quarter billion dollars in development activity. During the Obama Administration, she was appointed a grants panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts.
Taneshia's love of community is always foremost in her endeavors, and she is an active leader and trustee at nonprofit organizations such as the Artpride NJ Foundation, the Foundation for the Augmentation of African-Americans in Film, and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. She also serves as an advisor to KD New York, a 30-year-old minority-owned manufacturer of dancewear that has been worn by everyone from Mikhail Baryshnikov to Beyonce.
The proud mother of aspiring ballerina Naima and budding violist Imani, Taneshia regularly gives talks about women in leadership and equitable economic development. Her exuberance and wisdom make her an in-demand speaker audiences can’t get enough of.
Taneshia Nash Laird is an accomplished leader with a remarkable career that reflects an unwavering dedication to leveraging the arts and innovation as a platform for community and economic development. In November 2018, she was appointed President & CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, the legendary performing arts center in Newark, NJ which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. She was previously the executive director of the Arts Council of Princeton where she was only the third executive director since 1967 and the first one of color.
Taneshia is also the founder of Legacy Business Advisors a social ventures consultancy via which she has leveraged her tri-sector executive leadership experience in government, nonprofit and private industry for her clients. In her career, she’s helped grow women and minority-owned businesses into million dollar companies. Taneshia also co-founded the popular New York City entertainment center MIST Harlem, she has served as a regional director of the U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce and has co-owned a concessions business in the Staples Center with NBA legend James Worthy.
Her prior government appointments include serving as division director of economic development and affordable housing production for the city of Trenton where she managed a quarter billion dollars in development activity. During the Obama Administration, she was appointed a grants panelist for the National Endowment for the Arts.
Taneshia's love of community is always foremost in her endeavors, and she is an active leader and trustee at nonprofit organizations such as the Artpride NJ Foundation, the Foundation for the Augmentation of African-Americans in Film, and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. She also serves as an advisor to KD New York, a 30-year-old minority-owned manufacturer of dancewear that has been worn by everyone from Mikhail Baryshnikov to Beyonce.
The proud mother of aspiring ballerina Naima and budding violist Imani, Taneshia regularly gives talks about women in leadership and equitable economic development. Her exuberance and wisdom make her an in-demand speaker audiences can’t get enough of.
The 2019 Spectrum Circle Award Winner for Innovation in Non-Profit - Trenace Nicole Richardson:
In 2013, Dr. Trenace Nicole Richardson, lovingly known as “Nikki”, got tired of looking successful on the outside, yet feeling broken and defeated on the inside. She knew there were countless other women who felt the same, but were suffering in silence. So, she decided that it was time to combine her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from George Washington University, her decades of ministry experience, her experience as an award-winning educator, and her personal journey to bring women together from all walks of life to CONNECT in a COMMUNITY for the purpose of personal growth and development. As a result, REAL Women was created!
Dr. Richardson is a passionate and energetic preacher, teacher, and psalmist. She is also a published author, and has written on the “Spirituality and Leadership Practices of Black Women College Presidents, Servant Leadership, Spirituality in the Workplace, and Leadership Development.”
As a result of her education and experience, Dr. Richardson is a sought-after speaker and leader in educational and religious settings. Dr. Richardson is an award-winning professor and Dean of Faculty at Strayer University. In 2016, she was awarded the Trailblazer Award by the Charles County Commission for Women in the area of entrepreneurship. Dr. Richardson is a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Trenace is blessed to be the wife of Gregory Richardson, and they have two beautiful children, Nhi’ya and Nigel.
In 2013, Dr. Trenace Nicole Richardson, lovingly known as “Nikki”, got tired of looking successful on the outside, yet feeling broken and defeated on the inside. She knew there were countless other women who felt the same, but were suffering in silence. So, she decided that it was time to combine her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from George Washington University, her decades of ministry experience, her experience as an award-winning educator, and her personal journey to bring women together from all walks of life to CONNECT in a COMMUNITY for the purpose of personal growth and development. As a result, REAL Women was created!
Dr. Richardson is a passionate and energetic preacher, teacher, and psalmist. She is also a published author, and has written on the “Spirituality and Leadership Practices of Black Women College Presidents, Servant Leadership, Spirituality in the Workplace, and Leadership Development.”
As a result of her education and experience, Dr. Richardson is a sought-after speaker and leader in educational and religious settings. Dr. Richardson is an award-winning professor and Dean of Faculty at Strayer University. In 2016, she was awarded the Trailblazer Award by the Charles County Commission for Women in the area of entrepreneurship. Dr. Richardson is a proud member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Trenace is blessed to be the wife of Gregory Richardson, and they have two beautiful children, Nhi’ya and Nigel.
The 2019 Spectrum Circle Award Winner for Innovation in Business –Shelly Bell:
Shelly Bell is a system disruptor and business strategist who moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically. As a cultural translator she connects entrepreneurs, investors and corporations in order to diversify their talent pipeline, increase equity and grow their brands.
As a Computer Scientist with a background in performance poetry, K-12 Education and IP Strategy, she is what best-selling author Daniel Pink defines as “A Whole New Mind.” Named Entrepreneur of the Year (2017) by Technically DC, listed on the Top 40 New Power Women in Tech by DCA Live and acknowledged as A Rising Brand Star by Adweek, she is among the nation's most sought after Ecosystem Builders and transformational speakers in the Washington, DC Metro area. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders. BGV travels the country with a disruptive pitch competition that shifts the power dynamics in funding by combining crowdfunding and pitching. Google recognized Shelly’s ability to engage an audience from grassroots to government. As a result, she serves as the Google Digital Coach for DC working to bridge the digital divide for Black &Latinx business owners.
Shelly Bell is unquestionably an extraordinarily gifted speaker with an unflinching desire to remain honest with herself and others. Her magnetic energy attaches an undeniable movement of social impact to any initiative she’s a part of and makes her motto ring true in every interaction - "Resist the Urge to be Average!"
The 2019 Spectrum Circle Award Winner for Innovation in Business –Shelly Bell:
Shelly Bell is a system disruptor and business strategist who moves ideas to profit while empowering people to live more authentically. As a cultural translator she connects entrepreneurs, investors and corporations in order to diversify their talent pipeline, increase equity and grow their brands.
As a Computer Scientist with a background in performance poetry, K-12 Education and IP Strategy, she is what best-selling author Daniel Pink defines as “A Whole New Mind.” Named Entrepreneur of the Year (2017) by Technically DC, listed on the Top 40 New Power Women in Tech by DCA Live and acknowledged as A Rising Brand Star by Adweek, she is among the nation's most sought after Ecosystem Builders and transformational speakers in the Washington, DC Metro area. Her organization, Black Girl Ventures (BGV) is a social enterprise that creates access to social and financial capital for Black/Brown women founders. BGV travels the country with a disruptive pitch competition that shifts the power dynamics in funding by combining crowdfunding and pitching. Google recognized Shelly’s ability to engage an audience from grassroots to government. As a result, she serves as the Google Digital Coach for DC working to bridge the digital divide for Black &Latinx business owners.
Shelly Bell is unquestionably an extraordinarily gifted speaker with an unflinching desire to remain honest with herself and others. Her magnetic energy attaches an undeniable movement of social impact to any initiative she’s a part of and makes her motto ring true in every interaction - "Resist the Urge to be Average!"
The 2019 Spectrum Circle Award Winner for Innovation in Media – Michelle Rice, General Manager, TV One:
Michelle Rice, a 14-year veteran of TV One, was named General Manager in July 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and leading all business, operational and creative aspects of the network.
Prior to her promotion, Rice served as the Executive Vice President of Content Distribution and Marketing. Rice joined TV One in January 2004 as vice president of distribution strategy and operations. In March 2005 she was named a senior vice president and in February 2007 she was named an executive vice president.
She began her cable industry career in 1993 through the Walter Kaitz Fellowship program at Black Entertainment Television (BET), where she served as manager, special markets and Canada, in the network's affiliate sales department.
A graduate of Temple University with a degree in journalism, Rice also holds an M.A. degree in communication management from the University of Southern California. This year, Rice was named as a CableFAX Top 100 Executives of 2018 by the venerable industry trade magazine. Previously she has been recognized as one of CableFAX’sTop Minorities in Cable and Top Women in Cable. She has also been honored as a NAMIC Emerging Leader, one of the “Next Wave of Leaders” by Broadcasting & Cable, “40 under 40” by Multichannel News, and a 2016 Multichannel News Wonder Women. Rice was also a finalist in Cable FAX’s Sales
Rice is a Class 8 alumnus of Women in Cable and Telecommunications' (WICT) prestigious Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, graduate of WICT’s Senior Executive Summit program at Stanford University, and a proud Class 11 alumnus of the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications’ Executive Leadership Develop Program.
Since 2011 Rice has served on WICT’s National Board of Directors in various roles, including a previous term on the executive committee as Governance Chair, as well as her current post as Chair of Fund Development. She has served on NAMIC’s National Board of Directors since 2008, having served as Board Chair from 2014 - 2017. Rice is also actively involved on the Boards of several local civic, community and charitable organizations, including Girls Inc., District of Columbia and United Way, Nation’s Capital. She currently resides in Bowie, Md., with her husband James and their two children, Sydney and Myles.
Michelle Rice, a 14-year veteran of TV One, was named General Manager in July 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and leading all business, operational and creative aspects of the network.
Prior to her promotion, Rice served as the Executive Vice President of Content Distribution and Marketing. Rice joined TV One in January 2004 as vice president of distribution strategy and operations. In March 2005 she was named a senior vice president and in February 2007 she was named an executive vice president.
She began her cable industry career in 1993 through the Walter Kaitz Fellowship program at Black Entertainment Television (BET), where she served as manager, special markets and Canada, in the network's affiliate sales department.
A graduate of Temple University with a degree in journalism, Rice also holds an M.A. degree in communication management from the University of Southern California. This year, Rice was named as a CableFAX Top 100 Executives of 2018 by the venerable industry trade magazine. Previously she has been recognized as one of CableFAX’sTop Minorities in Cable and Top Women in Cable. She has also been honored as a NAMIC Emerging Leader, one of the “Next Wave of Leaders” by Broadcasting & Cable, “40 under 40” by Multichannel News, and a 2016 Multichannel News Wonder Women. Rice was also a finalist in Cable FAX’s Sales
Rice is a Class 8 alumnus of Women in Cable and Telecommunications' (WICT) prestigious Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, graduate of WICT’s Senior Executive Summit program at Stanford University, and a proud Class 11 alumnus of the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications’ Executive Leadership Develop Program.
Since 2011 Rice has served on WICT’s National Board of Directors in various roles, including a previous term on the executive committee as Governance Chair, as well as her current post as Chair of Fund Development. She has served on NAMIC’s National Board of Directors since 2008, having served as Board Chair from 2014 - 2017. Rice is also actively involved on the Boards of several local civic, community and charitable organizations, including Girls Inc., District of Columbia and United Way, Nation’s Capital. She currently resides in Bowie, Md., with her husband James and their two children, Sydney and Myles.
Copa: Was there something special about returning to the Fairmont Hotel this year?
Karen: I love the Fairmont Hotel and its Colonnade Room. The location is the perfect venue annually for The Spectrum Circle Awards. I love seeing the beautiful spring colors, the outdoor courtyard, the service and the luxury of the property. We will return annually to this hotel they are a trusted partner and supporter of the growth of The Spectrum Circle.
Karen: I love the Fairmont Hotel and its Colonnade Room. The location is the perfect venue annually for The Spectrum Circle Awards. I love seeing the beautiful spring colors, the outdoor courtyard, the service and the luxury of the property. We will return annually to this hotel they are a trusted partner and supporter of the growth of The Spectrum Circle.
Copa: What does the future hold for the future of the Karen Maria Alston and the Spectrum Awards?
Karen: This week I have been repeating the same quote to friends who are asking me how I am processing the success of The Spectrum Circle Awards. My answer is simple, “what used to be a wish is now normal, what is normal is shifting and I have learned to trust the process.”
Growing, The Spectrum Circle has forced me to move far outside of my comfort zone. I have embraced the change and the doors of opportunity that have opened for me. I am so excited about the future and what lies ahead for me and the business.
Karen: This week I have been repeating the same quote to friends who are asking me how I am processing the success of The Spectrum Circle Awards. My answer is simple, “what used to be a wish is now normal, what is normal is shifting and I have learned to trust the process.”
Growing, The Spectrum Circle has forced me to move far outside of my comfort zone. I have embraced the change and the doors of opportunity that have opened for me. I am so excited about the future and what lies ahead for me and the business.
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~Copa!