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Seriously, a Mastermind in Aruba?? The Last Indie Cruise.

 

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For the past ten years, I’ve wanted to go on the Indie Cruise. I belong to an organization called the Indie Business Network. Every year for the past ten years, Donna Maria has put together a Mastermind in an exotic location.  The first few Indie Cruises were actually cruises, and the last few were on land.  Since my day job was in a school system, I didn’t have the luxury of taking time off whenever I wanted.  And besides, this trip was usually the week before or during mid-terms. I’d never get the special permission I needed to go.

This year was different. I had retired in 2019, and my part time job at Farmingdale College was between semesters. This was my year for the Indie Cruise! Yes, I was excited about flying to Aruba, but I was truly more excited to be with thirty plus entrepreneurs, most I knew only online, and collaborate with them in person.

Since the location of this Indie Cruise was Aruba, I arrived a day early to get settled and enjoy myself.  (Wouldn’t you?)  We stayed at the Riu Palace. My room was on the eighth floor and overlooked the pool and beach. There was even a balcony, not that I spent any time there. I was too busy outside.

Even on those days that were slated for fun, we talked and brainstormed.

Some of the things I learned

Most of the things I learned were things I already knew, but having it reinforced by others was invaluable.

I’m not alone in my imposter syndrome, it’s real and I need to ignore it.  Thank you Sandy.

No woman likes to have her picture taken. Practice posing in front of a mirror. Find your good side. Don’t look directly into the camera.  Thank you Jen.

If you want to learn how to do something, use YouTube. I now have a list of videos I need to watch today.  Again, thanks Jen.

Pamper yourself on a regular basis.  Move on a regular basis. Do squats when you brush your teeth.  Thank you Maria.

Use my personality when I write. Thanks Christine.

Choose a goal. Set a date to have it done. Break it up into smaller chunks and do a little each week. Find a group to be accountable to.  Thanks Donna Maria.

 

Even thought I missed my husband, I’m grateful I chose to go by myself. The planned masterminding workshops were informative, but the best conversations happened by the pool, beach, bar, hotel lobby, in someone’s room or anytime a few of us were together. I learned to trust myself. To be open to new relationships.  To deepen the ones I have now.  I needed to be alone to experience that.  And I’m grateful I have a husband who knew that and said no when I asked him to come.

What are you grateful for this week?

 

Yours in Gratitude,

Angela

 

Filed Under: Business Tagged With: Alegna Soap, Aruba, Indiecruise, Mastermind, Things I learned

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  1. Nikie Wishnow says

    January 20, 2020 at 9:03 am

    I’m grateful to have met you on this trip!! I know it won’t be the last!

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    • Angela Carillo says

      January 20, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks Nikie, me too! I’m already looking forward to (and saving for) Donna Maria’s new venture.

      Reply
  2. Roberta says

    January 20, 2020 at 9:19 am

    It was amazing, wasn’t it!

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    • Angela Carillo says

      January 20, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      Absolutely Roberta! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Emy says

    January 20, 2020 at 9:22 am

    I loved your post and am taking some of The things you learned like having your picture taken to heart. Thank you for that
    I’m grateful that I’m working very part time at my friends wellness center surrounded by lovely vistas great aromas and wonderful therapists and clients. So glad you had a great time.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      January 20, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      Emy it sounds like a lovely place to work. I love my part time job too, although the scenery at mine isn’t as nice as yours. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Donna DeRosa says

    January 20, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    Beautiful picture. I wish I had gone with you.

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    • Angela Carillo says

      January 21, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      Me too Donna. I think you and your La Dolce Vita lifestyle would have loved it.

      Reply
  5. La Shonda Tyree says

    January 21, 2020 at 11:45 pm

    I’m so glad you were able to come this year! It was your season!!

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    • Angela Carillo says

      January 22, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      Yes! I’m so glad I finally made it, and got to hang out with you. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Donna Maria says

    January 22, 2020 at 11:59 am

    Oh Angela, what a joy it was to see you again. We had so much fun. Reading your post is so wonderfully bittersweet because while it is necessary to let go in strength, it is also a time for sweet grieving of the joy and confidence Indie Cruise brought to so many women (and a few good men) over the years. Thank you for joining us, especially since I know you missed your husband. Thank you for blessing all of us with your presence, and for accepting my invitation to become a part of the Lifestyle CEO Club. See you again soon!

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    • Angela Carillo says

      January 22, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      Donna Maria I’m so grateful I was able to make this last “cruise” and I’m looking so forward to the Lifestyle CEO Club and all else you have planned.

      Reply

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