Reintroduce Yourself

A few years back, I attended a Women’s Conference that was held at one of the local hotels. 

I was all dolled up, had my hair and makeup done, all set to make a lasting impression and make connections.

My goal was to attend the conference to launch my own business and network with other ambitious women who shared my passion for entrepreneurship. 

Meeting new people for the first time was overwhelming, especially if you only got out a little. 

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After the speaker gave the message, it was time to network.

I am feeling anxious because I am a single mother with a full-time job and I want to pursue my entrepreneurial aspirations.

I introduced myself to so many different women and shopped to support the vendors at the event and by the time the event ended.

 I finally had my elevator pitch down, so here’s how it went: Hi, I’m Sabrina; we both smiled and complemented each other and what a great time we’re having.

That sounds great right, 

Try, try again

But what had me thinking was the first introduction of myself.

I led the conversation with where I grew up which led to us talking about our family and what we had in common was we were both single mothers. 

But I started to think I wanted to leave a lasting impression about who I am not so much of my mommy duties.

So I had to think. Yes, I am Sabrina, that is true, but what else?

I realized that my identity as Sabrina is just one aspect of my uniqueness.

There was so much more that I’m not saying about myself that I was determined to search for.

So I thought to myself if I think I am an ambitious person and I deserve to be here in this room.

What if something doesn’t work out do I think less of myself? Do I consider myself a lazy person? Am I terrible and everything that I do? 

Absolutely, not. 

Do I see myself as someone who deserves such a label based on my actions and efforts? Not at all. 

Having this idea challenged me to think about what labels we are putting on ourselves and more importantly what we are saying about ourselves. 

Growing up was easy to be known for what you associated yourself or who you associated yourself with. I was known for my sister’s “little sister,”  not Sabrina. 

I was known for being on the cheerleader team. I was known for being a quiet girl. 

You get the idea. 

Those are labels that unconsciously continue to get all of the credit when we meet new people. 

If we can think of ourselves beyond our circumstances or what we do on a daily basis, it will empower our inner voice and our view of ourselves. 

We will realize what we are capable of, and the possibility of making it through becomes endless.

 Seeing myself as the best version of myself allows me to brag about her a little bit. It’s like allowing me to reintroduce myself. 

Think about the last time you met someone for the first time what did you talk about how did you connect with someone what stories did you tell? 

Let’s shift the focus to something positive. Instead of boasting about material possessions, let’s talk about our personal growth, the challenges we have overcome, our hobbies, and our passion. 

The things that really matter. 

What do you like to do in your free time? Where can people find you on a Friday evening? What motivates and excites you? What are you deeply passionate about and willing to defend with your life?”

So if we ever cross paths and introduce ourselves I would say,

Hi I’m Sabrina, I am a kind person and I will practically say hello to anyone. I love people and I love being there for people in my downtime, I have a passion for writing, and writing for me is my form of expression that I truly enjoy. Reading stories is an absolute joy, but what really captivates me are those that showcase a person’s strength and resilience in the face of adversity. 

The ability to overcome challenges is truly inspiring!

I like to bake cookies and I also love plants! yes, I am a plant mom.  I love music I like to dance and catch a vibe. In the future, I would love to travel more and see the world with my family and my friends. 

So, tell me about yourself

Thanks for reading!