How did we get to March so fast?
It has been a minute since I last blogged about LOLA and my life. A lot has happened. At the end of 2022, I entered a new business partnership with a Compliance Firm. It made so much sense to me because they had a team that could help LOLA grow. Together with two amazing leaders, we set off on a course to see how to scale up LOLA.
In the middle of the 2023-year LOLA held its first Workshop at Watershed Church. Using our LOLA Playbook, we weaved together case studies and professionals to create a one-day event that brought together the idea of getting prepared. It was a huge success, and we knew we were onto something.
We hit a nerve. And Caregivers now had a place to find all their answers.
By the last few months of 2022, we realized the new company's conception would not work. I think one of my best assets and instincts is that I can decide quickly when to back off on something. I leaned into my team (my personal Board of Directors) and decided to hit the stop button. While it was a painful decision, it was one that we all three decided was best for everyone.
As I entered 2024, I knew a few things,
Listening to my gut is almost always right.
Not being afraid to make a decision that would initially feel painful was not going to kill me.
And finally, what comes out of making hard decisions are people who want to help and see me succeed.
LOLA has grown significantly since 2017. As we enter our eighth year, we are conducting workshops. We continue to help employers and assist and guide families through the most difficult times.
Our team of professionals has grown, and we are incredibly blessed with the support we have had throughout the years.
We hope you find the four-leaf clover this month. If we can be of any assistance, please let us know.
~Esther
