“Change is inevitable, growth is optional.” -Arthur Unknown
I’m sure by now you all have noticed some changes to the site. Plain and simple, the changes reflect some of the growth that has occurred in my life. I had this ongoing conversation with God about my goals and dreams and I asked Him to show me what it is He would have me to do. At that time I had already knew what God didn’t want me to do and I had been ignoring it for so long to the point where I was ready to listen. I heard God so clearly telling me that I needed to surrender my desires to Him and change the direction of my company. “But I worked so hard and long on what I already have”, I bargained. “People will think I’m crazy or not serious for changing directions”, I hesitated. Then finally I said, “okay Lord, whatever you need me to do.” Before I could begin making changes within my company, God began to make some changes in me that prompted growth. Once I became open to change and growth, He showed me the many areas He needed to work in me in order for me to receive the desires of my heart. I told Him that I wanted to go back to my love for helping women and incorporate my social work and writing skills into my company. He asked me, “how can you help women when you still haven’t helped yourself?” I didn’t understand that. Me? Needing help? I am the helper, social worker, therapist who helps others and already has everything figured out, or so I thought. As a newly wed, let me tell you if you have unresolved childhood issues, they WILL come out in your marriage – even if you made yourself forget about it years ago (I will save this for another post though). So, after God revealed to me that there are some things He needed to help me clean up in my life before I continue in my journey of helping others, I became more open to looking at myself and doing whatever was necessary to get where He needed me to be.
If you haven’t guessed by now I am a social worker. Well, my degree is in social work if you want to be technical. I started off my college career as a journalism major and switched to social work my sophomore year. In graduate school is when I discovered my love and passion for women’s needs after taking a women’s issues class (I think this is all in my bio lol, but just in case). Since then I co-facilitated several domestic violence seminars, co-facilitated a girls empowerment group and facilitated a women’s empowerment support group. I currently do not work with clients, which I do miss, so I asked God how can I use and continue to grow my skills and passion for helping and empowering women and combine my love and skill in writing? Well, at the time I had The SoRelle Experience blog, but honestly I wasn’t connected to it anymore. I told God that I wanted to do something that had meaning to me, something that I was passionate about and something I could eventually turn into my career. That is when the thought of turning my company into my own version of resources for women came to mind. I used to intern at the Alabama Department of Human Resources where clients in need would come for assistance with various issues and situations. Why not create something like that for women catered to women addressing women’s interests, needs and issues?
She Experienced… is birthed 🙂 As a woman, I know that I have experienced a lot in my life covering so many areas including, stepping out on faith, new hairstyles, new fashion trends, traveling, self-esteem issues, changing jobs, health scares and the list goes on. Each woman has her own experience and I wanted to create a space that covers ALL the experiences of a woman. Whether you are into traveling, art and culture, fashion, hair and beauty, DIY, decorating your new home, trying new recipes, getting in shape, women’s issues (and the list goes on), She Experienced… is for you. Welcome to my new journey of helping women live their best lives!
Until next time…
