5 years ago I was laid off from a corporate job and I am glad about it. Well, now I am. To be honest; the transition of losing a job, fear of financial instability, and the thought of in some way failing was not easy to get through at first. Over these 5 years and counting I have realized how that lay off was the best thing that could have happened to me. That experience pushed me into doing what I love and what gives me energy. The clues were always there but for the sake of normalcy I suppressed dreams, goals, and my outrageous thoughts to be normal. Well, when normal made the choice for me it became the best time to explore those thoughts, dreams, and goals that were lying dormant while I was busy being normal. Then doors flew open for me to help children, women, non-profit organizations, and others. Connecting with individuals and forming relationships has been one of the greatest gifts in what I am privileged to do. Before this part of my journey I was more of a caterpillar versus the more purposeful and social butterfly that I have bloomed to be. I don’t hesitate to do the work to help and empower others no matter what my title or role consists. Not only does it give me energy but serving others is a beautiful expression of love and humility. I also rediscovered my passion for writing and started to living out my dream as a published author. So far this has been a journey for the books (no pun intended). I am embracing where I am now while looking forward to the next phases of my life and career. I am expecting more books, more opportunities, and most of all more lives being helped by messages that I have been chosen to give in some way.

Your push may not come packaged in the form of a lay off but a wise man once said, “the clue is in what gives you energy.” Explore that, discover it, and do what you love. Everything else will follow! I promise…

Be Beautiful,

Katherine White

2014 Little Girls and Their Ponytails Book Tour. I was prepping to present the Beautiful and Wonderful Me Workshop!