Victorious Woman of the Month

MAY 2007

This month I made an interesting choice for Victorious Woman of the Month. She is a historical figure of sorts, and someone with a family connection to my past.

I chose a Catholic Saint, St. Rita of Cascia. She is an example of a woman whose dreams were deferred, but not denied.

As a result of the cultural mores of her day, Rita's own dream for her life seemed to be denied to her. She obediently did what her parents wanted and suffered through many years of a bad, abusive marriage. However, just like any modern-day Victorious Woman, when her life suddenly changed, she saw opening and fulfilled her dream.

St. Rita is the patron saint of lost, forgotten or impossible causes, marriage, and domestic abuse.

You can read her whole story, and my personal connection, at http://www.victoriouswoman.com/vwmonth.htm


Victorously speaking,
Annmarie

Your Victorious Woman Calendar Download it Today

In the last posting, I talked about the thirty-one day Victorious Woman Calendar. You can get your own from my website at http://www.victoriouswoman.com/calendar.htm. You'll find the calendar especially helpful if you are a women in transition going through a divorce, in a difficult predicament, thinking about getting back into the workplace, looking for a promotion, leaving your job...and more. It'll help you remember what's good about you and help you clean up some clutter.

While you are on the website, get some inspiration by reading about the Victorious Woman of the Month AND sign up for my complimentary quarterly newsletter . You can read previous issues at http://www.victoriouswoman.com/news.htm.

Enjoy this glorious month of victorious celebrations.
Have fun!
Annmarie

May is Victorious Woman Month! CELEBRATE

In 2004, the Chases Calendar of Events designated May as Victorious Woman Month because a woman’s victory is essential for her health, happiness and well-being. We set this month aside to “celebrate the woman who shaped life’s challenges into distinct victories.” As a victory strategist specializing in women who are in some form of transition, I am enthusiastically leading the charge.

Since the "official desingation" of Victorious Woman Month, I've been publishing the Victorious Woman Month Calendar. Each of the thirty-one days offers one idea to honor a woman you inspired you, do something that unclutters your mind or spirit or reminds you to take a moment to celebrate your own victories.

One of the most fun things I do during Victorious Woman month is celebrate with friends, neighbors and collegues at an annual open house. It's designed for networking and sharing victory.

I'm sharing how I do it with you so you can model it for your own Victorious Woman Party.
1 - Send invitaions through www.evite.com. Specify beginning and ending time. I choose a Friday night so women can come after work. I also invite the women to bring their significant others, if they choose. Many woman have interdependent relationships whose partners support their victories and cheer them on to more victory...so it seems natural that they could be part of a victory celebration.

2 - Include a survey question in your evite, such as "what's one victory you are most proud of and how was it a victory?"

3 - Ask guests to bring one food item to share;

4 - Supply wine and soda. You can also have beer and ice tea but keep it light and simple;

5 - Have name tags for guests: Ask for their name and something they can say about their victory (it's a great icebreaker);

6 - When guests arrive, greet them with a list of "instructions," e.g. 1- fill out a name tag, 2 - arrange the food they brought on a table, 3 - get yourself a drink and some food, 4 - introduce yourself to 3 people within the first 15 minutes.

The entire format of your Victorious Woman Celebration is designed to get people mingling and talking. The comment I most often hear is about how many amazing women attend...and how nice everyone is.

My Victorious Woman Celebration is May 4. When's yours? When you have it, please share it with us so we can applaud you for your efforts!

Victoriously,
Annmarie