GLOSS Issue 12 MAY 2014 | Page 5

A Message From Me Welcome to GLOSS in May. This month is bigger and better than ever, with some amazing guests including Dr Lois Frankel, an internationally recognised expert in the field of leadership development for women, and the author of ‘Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office’. We were also privileged to spend time with the fabulous Lizzie Renkert, who apart from embodying the spirit of reinvention and bravery which is so much of the LBDG ethos, is at the forefront of the Witchery/OCRF White Shirt Campaign for Ovarian Cancer Research. There is so much happening at LBDG, GLOSS and for me personally (more on that next month!), and it’s such a gift to see our members thriving. There are so many stories of success out there – and it’s all down to the attitude of collaboration, trust, and transparent business practices which I see in real life transactions every day. I constantly say ‘we don’t network, we netweave’ – and this isn’t just hype. I see it all around me, from member to member and from state to state. On that note, I hope to see you at Beckie White’s fabulous fundraiser for First Seeds in Melbourne! Thank you Beckie – you are a wonderful inspiration. Finally, of course, this Sunday is Mother’s Day – and whether you are a Mum, or you are lucky enough to have your mum in your life, a Happy Mother’s Day to you. Kate Stone’s column this month to her (albeit imaginary) daughter is a tongue in cheek look at what I think we all want for our girls – the chance to be happy and successful on their own terms. Have a busy, brave May, and don’t forget to Connect~Inspire~Succeed If you would like to write for GLOSS, or are interested in advertising with us, please contact us via [email protected]