143. ALT Summit Conference wrap-up with Danielle Melton, Founder of MOTHERboard Society
Release Date: 05/07/2024
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Brit Albin recognized and embraced her God-given talent as an artist at a young age, but that didn't mean it was an easy path to pursue. In fact, it was quite the opposite. During this visit, you'll learn a little about her life and career journey, how she leaned into obedience and trusted her calling to pursue a career as an artist. You'll also learn why she enjoys painting, what she paints, and the meaning behind a few of her creations. And interestingly, she will share the special meaning of two items she carries in her wallet. Brit's love of the Lord and what she's doing will give...
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This is the second part of the two part episode about Dana Day, Owner of Dana Build and Design. In the first episode, Dana shared about her passion for working as a builder, what she enjoys, how it’s challenging and explains the series she was selected to appear in for HGTV. This episode moves on to her purpose about destigmatizing talk about suicide. Dana lost her younger sister, Leslie, to suicide and it shook Dana to her core. During this conversation, she shares more about the feelings she dealt with, how she processed those and how posting on social media ended up saving three people...
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Dana Day is the Owner of Dana Build and Design in Tulsa. She’s an incredible person who is very passionate about what she does and that is evidenced throughout her 20 plus year career including being selected to appear in a series on HGTV, winning numerous accolades and more. I want to preface this episode by letting you know that this will be a two-part episode. During this visit, she’ll share insight into what led up to her changing careers and jumping into this industry; what she enjoys about it (hint: it has to do with the challenges), and the stigma of being a female in a male...
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March is National Developmental Disabilities Month and to raise awareness of this, we are visiting with Jeanette O’Hara, Founder and Director of Will’s House. Jeanette and her husband, Brad, have partnered to create a support system for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities who need support, encouragement and/or a break from the demands of parenting a child/children with developmental disabilities. During this visit, she shares about how Will’s House was conceived, who it’s for and how to get involved. You can find Will's House online: Facebook:
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Scottie Rae Lawrence is the Owner of Magnolia Soap in Tulsa and is a self-described serial entrepreneur. It was early-on in her life that she made a significant change in pivoting herself from the formal degree and training she received as a chiropractor into entrepreneurship. During this visit, you’ll hear more about how embracing change aligns with her personality, and how it’s never too late to pursue a career and a life that sets your soul on fire. Her path hasn’t always been easy, but Scottie will admit that it takes tenacity and perseverance to embrace the hard good. Doing so has...
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Early in her career, Dawn Starr thought she had the perfect job until one day her daughter’s daycare called and told her that her daughter was sick and needed to be picked up. Dawn felt helpless because she wasn’t able to leave work, and neither was her husband, or any of the others she called. Although she enjoyed that job, she remembers praying that day for an alternative that allowed more flexibility so she could spend time with her daughter. At the time, she was selling Mary Kay cosmetics as a side-hustle because she was a big fan of the products. Fast-forward to today when she is a...
info_outlineIn this episode, Danielle Melton, Founder of MOTHERboard Society, and I visit about our experience attending the ALT Summit Conference for the first time.
Many of you know that I had the opportunity to speak @altsummit in Palm Springs in March and althought it was my first time attending this women’s conference, it won’t be my last. From the relaxed vibe to the excitement of being a part of an incredible community of women who understand what it’s like to be a creative entrepreneur. I met so many amazing people, including @danielleamelton, Founder @joinmotherboard, a true powerhouse, who is also from Tulsa. We didn’t know each other prior to attending the event and joked that we had to meet in California to connect in Oklahoma. I have had several people ask about my experience and if attending was “worth it” – the answer is a resounding yes – it’s worth it on so many levels, most importantly, your time and money is an investment in yourself and your professional journey.
I invited Danielle for a conversation to share more about our experiences at ALT Summit and learn her thoughts on the overall caliber of women who attend and the topics that are shared and discussed. We recorded an Instagram live and I'm now sharing the audio version. Danielle is incredible and I’m excited to share our visit with you!
To learn more about Danielle, check her out on Instagram: @danielleamelton