Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec - You Can Do It!

"Get busy living or get busy dying!" This quote from the 1994 movie, Shawshank Redemption was a favorite of Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas. It was one that resonated well with her family as they, later, sought to "get busy" with the business of living while recovering from losing her.

Vaughn Catuzzi Lohec shared this and more with the ladies of WOVI-Frisco as she recounted the story of her sister, Lauren, heroine of the September 11th United Flight 93.

Warm, genuine and at times downright funny ("I know how to fill up a room, I brought my posse with me," she laughs, referencing 3 friends at her table who are attending the event to support her), Vaughn painted an intimate picture of Lauren that was both poignant and inspiring.

Through her words and, in a quick look through the pages of You Can Do it!, the audience saw in Lauren, a funny, fearless, you-can-do-it, kind of gal!

At the end of the evening, Vaughn gifted each member of the audience with a copy of Lauren's book, You Can Do It - The Merit Badge for Grown-up Girls. The book is on sale online and at bookstores everywhere. A portion of the proceeds go to the Lauren Catuzzi Grandcolas Foundation, which supports charitable causes and scholarships for women.

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Patsy Clairmont - I Second that Emotion! Untangling Our Zany Feelings  

With a fistful of gnarled rubber bands, Patsy engaged her audience with wit and humor, revealing how her personal journey led the way to managing emotions that sometimes felt like, well, like tangled rubber bands.

She shared strategies for thriving in the fast paced environment which each day can bring. In an intimate setting, guests learned the power in having a quiet place and how to unravel emotions that are oftentimes tied to other emotions. As Patty's book states "We are far more resilient than we realize."

Thank you Patsy! You were funny, engaging and the unqualified highlight of a thoroughly delightful evening!

Patsy's newest book, I Second that Emotion! Untangling Our Zany Feelings, is available online and at bookstores everywhere.

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Jandy Chambers - New year, New Relationship Beginnings

Thanks Jandy for a wonderful presentation on personality types and how they can shape communication and relationships!

There were many new faces in attendance and lots of great enthusiasm!  WOVI - Frisco is off to a great start in 2008 with lots of new members! Keep passing the word along!

Remember you must be a member to participate in the WOVI Mentorship Program. So, don’t miss out on your chance to make a new friend, one-on-one mentoring support and the opportunity to exceed your 2008 goals with WOVI- Frisco!

Membership applications can be sent to the address below or select the link to complete your membership online.

Mail membership applications here: WOVI, P.O. Box 803144, Dallas, Texas 75380-3144 or click here to complete membership online.

Laura Lewis - Navigating Change  

There were sparks in the air as an engaging and energetic Laura Lewis delivered her presentation to a captivated audience. Laura spoke from real life experiences when she counseled on useful strategies to manage unexpected life changes. Her approach shifts ones' attitude towards unexpected change from “panic” to “graceful embrace” by using her three R’s listed below:

• Deal with Roadblocks
• Maximize Your ability to Regenerate or Renew
• Rediscover You and your role in life

Don't forget to pick up a copy of Laura Lewis' new book, 52 Ways to a Healthy You.

Thank you Laura for a delightful, entertaining, warm and inspiring presentation! To see more event photos, click here.