Celebrating One Year of VenusVision

It was one year ago today that I launched VenusVision.com, and it’s been an amazing year that was filled with amazing connections and countless opportunities for learning and growing. When I first came up with the concept of VenusVision, I was eager to provide a platform for information and inspiration I had hoped others would find useful, while at the same time encouraging self reflection and personal growth. I had not considered how much it would provide those things for myself.

Had the opportunity to talk to inspiring, incredible women — women like Jenni Schaefer, Abby Lentz, Sybil Temtchine, Jolly Bugari, Joy Nash, and more.

Met an awesome network of women, many of whom share my vision and my mission to help lift women up to a place where they can feel good about themselves.

Come across a wealth of knowledge through many books like Intuitive Eating, Life Without Ed, Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat, Girl on Top, to name a few.

Learned that while others may face similar challenges in life, the journey to meeting those challenges is not the same for everyone.

Attended a number of events, some of which were eye-opening like the Congressional hearing on eating disorders, and a screening of the documentary America the Beautiful, and others that were just a lot of fun, like a book signing and fashion show with Nicole Williams for her book Girl on Top.

Been surprised by the candor of some to share their stories, no matter how personal, in an attempt to let others know they are not alone.

Gained skills in image editing software in an effort to provide the highest quality images to accompany VenusVision content.

Discovered the benefits of online social networking, and have forged new friendships as a result.

Learned that having an idea is only the beginning, and persistence, perseverance, and sometimes a little ignorance are needed in seeing that idea through.

Been touched by the comments, feedback, and support I have received from people telling me how VenusVision has touched their lives.

Had my eyes open to new perspectives, and am grateful to people willing to gently offer correction where sometimes I needed it.

Learned, and continue to learn how to run a web site, managing content, promotional partners, and guest authors.

Further honed my writing skills (I hope!), trying to keep a balance between my personal experience and objective information.

Realized that even though I would like to help every woman out there who needs it, I cannot, and the best way to be a positive resource to others is to maintain an air of openness within myself and my web site.

Discovered that I still have a lot of my own personal growing to do, and frankly, hope I always do!

Learned to ask for help when I need it.

Realized that the world will not stop if I don’t get something (that I feel stressed about) done ASAP, or, at all.

Come to feel love for all of my VenusVision readers and supporters. You are what makes this endeavor worthwhile — every single day.

Thank you!