Happy June!
This is always a special month for us -- it's our Anniversary! What a beautiful ride it has been. As I reflect on the past 15 years, I wanted to share some of the things I have learned along the way.
15 things I have learned in 15 years of business:
Be around people that lift you up, inspire you, and cause your flame to burn brighter.
Community is at the heart of all we do. #foundryfam
Surround yourself with people who are both smarter than you and open to collaboration. Iron sharpens iron.
Progress is not linear -- There are a lot of ups and downs. Perseverance is the key.
Challenges help you grow and help you become the next version of yourself. Embrace each challenge in your life as an opportunity for self-transformation.
Support Each Other. We feel incredibly thankful for the support we have received over the years, especially in 2020. To show our support to our members, we will be offering a "Friends of The Foundry" page to feature Foundry-member owned businesses. See more details below!
Be the Lotus -- We may want everything to be clean and perfect but most things are really messy and being able to rise out of the mud and the muck is key.
We are continuously learning. It’s necessary to make mistakes and as you know better, you do better.
The most healing feeling in the world is being drenched in sweat.
The 26&2 is magical and transforming and we are so excited to be doing our 1st 300 level training for it (AND power yoga!).
You can never make everyone happy. Be teachable but always stay true to your values.
Hire people who are passionate about what they do and have a desire to help others. I could cry (and often do!) thinking about how wonderful our Foundry team is.
You never know what people are going through. Be kind.
Foundry students are the most resilient, caring, passionate, people I know. #iloveyouall
Celebrate along the way! There will always be somewhere new to go... enjoy each step. We will be celebrating YOU all month long. Read more below about our Member Appreciation Giveaways for the entire month of June!
Thank you so much for the love and support this past 15 years.
In love and kindness,
Nicole Deacon
Owner, The Foundry
