Jenn Drakes- Fulfilling My Dreams (With Insights by Katey Yeats_ Kelly Stergakis_ Laurie Avakian))

Edition Eighteen – Week Eighteen:

Written by: Mercedes Barreto

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What are some lessons you have learned from your time with Jenn Drakes?

Katey- “I have learned that anything I want to do is possible, but it will take work, and sometimes that work will be hard and may take time. And time is what I have to give. But there is so much out there that needs to be done, and I can help others achieve their dreams while, at the same time, I am fulfilling my dreams.”

Kelly- “The biggest lesson I have learned from Jenn is stepping outside your comfort zone is important for growth, but also accomplishing a goal or bringing about a desired result is very individual, and it will be met when you follow your intuition, know your strengths, and move towards the outcome you want by doing what feels right and natural to you. I have also learned from Jenn that it is okay to dive headfirst into new ideas without having all of the details worked out ahead of time.”

Laurie- “Lessons learned: It’s ok to take time on me. I have a beautiful story to tell and it’s worthy of being heard. It’s important to be your true self in all aspects of your life in order to find that life work balance. To neutralize the negative thoughts and turn them into a future full of abundance and opportunity. Jenn deftly guides you in conversation to the realization of how awesome you are. How your voice deserves to be heard. How every person on earth has a beautiful message. She gives you guidance and space to realize your potential both personally and professionally. First, Jenn gave me permission to spend time on myself. I remember thinking, who does that? Who has time for that? Through her course Seeds of Worth, I became aware of how different I felt and behaved in my personal life and my professional life. That dichotomy within me was a block to my being in alignment with my true self. She encouraged us to be our true self in all that we do, we then live a life of aligned purpose. We are more effective as leaders if we are aligned within. My self confidence in who I am and what I have accomplished grew leaps and bounds by allowing myself to spend time on me versus focusing solely on “producing” in my many roles of; CPA, Mom, Wife, caregiver, non-profit treasurer….”

Do you believe Jenn has changed your perspective on life? Why and how so?

Katey- “Jenn and I already share similar outlooks on life despite the differences in our lives. Still, she has shown me that I need to keep focusing on what I want to accomplish and working on it until I hit my goals. She also has shown me more of a spiritual outlook on life which has made me broaden my perspective.”

Kelly- “Yes.  Jenn has changed my perspective on what success looks like.  Success isn’t a word that Jenn likes to use.  My perspective on the word success and the concept of what it is widely understood to mean has become more subjective in my mind than it was before I met Jenn.”

Is there anything you believe you do differently regarding your lifestyle now that Jenn Drakes is in the picture? Why so?

Katey- “I pay more attention to my goals and what I need to do daily to achieve them. Seeing all she has accomplished and is involved in stirs me to work on my goals.”

Kelly- “Yes.  I balance my time more with no, well…less, guilt than I once did.  I have a very busy family life as well as many business and personal interests.  I was finding it more and more difficult to give my full attention in the moment with whatever I was engaged with because I would feel guilty that I may be dropping the ball with regard to another aspect of my life.  In working with Jenn, I have come to a place where I am able to find a balance with each area of my life and follow my instincts in where my attention should be at any given time.”

Laurie- “Jenn gave me the tools I needed in order to launch the greatest shift in my life; my releasing of beliefs and subconscious patterns that were not serving me. She showed me it was totally ok to take time out from taking care of everyone else, to taking care of me. The shift from a life of “I’ve got to do” to a life of “You’ve got to do and I’ll be here to support you” has been beautiful for me, but the added amazing wonderful benefit is to those around me. In giving them back their power, they have grown. I subconsciously was telling them they needed me to be hands on to survive.”

What is the most exciting thing you have progressed with via Jenn Drakes’ help?

Katey- “Doing our Get Awesome broadcasts has been a delight and a learning/growing experience for me. I am more comfortable talking to others and helping them grow. Jenn and I share our love for helping others, and working with her has been a Godsend. I love doing these broadcasts even more.”

Kelly- “The most interesting thing I have progressed with Jenn’s help is the convergence of my life’s professional and personal experience with my dream of a future I have always dreamed of not just for me but for society as a whole.  That may not make a whole lot of sense to the reader right now, but it will in the not-so-distant future. “

Laurie- “When the world shut down and went to zoom, I was so uncomfortable seeing myself on the screen. I never realized how incredibly uncomfortable I felt about my body. Jenn’s course was on zoom. She and her co-presenter were so incredibly supportive in getting me to overcome my not liking the way I looked. You start allowing yourself time to think about your purpose, your worth and it’s like an onion, layers peel off and reveal deeper and deeper subconscious beliefs and thoughts either serving you or not, then she helps you to recognize what to get rid of.”

What are five great things to describe Jenn and her work? Why and how so?

Katey- “She shares her love for others. She is a total workhorse – always working on something – usually several somethings, and she gets them done and a lot of them. She is constantly learning and growing – attending classes, getting certified, etc. Her plate is overflowing, but she is always calm and serene and never seems stressed. I need to work on all these things in my life.”

Kelly- “Jenn is resolute and open minded.  A combination that allows people who work with her to feel comfortable while taken on a journey of possibilities. Jenn is intuitive and allows her intuition to guide her and her work. Jenn is very intelligent with a curiosity to learn more. Jenn is passionate and compassionate. Jenn is spiritual and easily forms a connection with people she works with.”

Laurie- “She helps you recognize you are worthy. Then leads you to write your worth. Then speak your worth out loud to others. Then take that worth and make sure it’s what you are expressing and living daily. Then how to build on that to create your dream life.”

Why do you believe speaking with Jenn impacted you the most?

Katey- “What has impacted me the most about working with Jenn is her outlook on life and how she attacks it. She has no fear of failure and hates that word – she doesn’t use it. She has shown me that anything is possible if it’s something you want to do and you are willing to put in the time and effort to make it so. We are also friends, so working with her is a joy, and who doesn’t need more joy in their lives?”

Kelly- “Speaking with Jenn has given me confidence to pursue my professional aspiration in building something that I am very proud of.  Something that will ultimately be valuable for individuals and positive for society while also being true to myself and my beliefs.”