You’ve got options—even if it doesn’t feel like it
Let's figure out your best next step together. Meet me on Friday at 11 am CST via Zoom! Secure your spot today. Who is this for? All women at a crossroads in their careers or businesses.
Some teachers stay with us, even as adults. One of my favorite teachers was Mrs. Pender. As a seventh grader who idolized lawyers and anyone in that world, I thought she was rich! She drove a small sedan with a license plate border that read: St. John's University Law School. She was married to a lawyer, wore fur jackets, and to me, that meant she had made it. Back then, I believed all intact marriages were good, and anyone with an advanced degree lived in a house with stairs.
Mrs. Pender was bold for someone teaching in a Catholic school. In her class, I learned about advertising. I was fascinated by the lies and psychology behind it all! It was the first time I realized that sex sells—who knew? Or that mind games could lead to someone’s wallet. I even believed wearing Lee press-on nails would make me the coolest girl in school, though that plan never worked out. But so many things started to make sense in her class.
Then came the day she read Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken. At that point in my young life, I desperately needed a new path, but the idea that I had choices felt foreign. My plan was to follow the same conveyor belt everyone else seemed to be on: high school > college > law school > top-tier firm like Proskauer > marriage > house in Long Island > two kids > partner at the firm... you get the picture. A predictable but flashy life.
Until Mrs. Pender had us read, recite, and interpret Frost’s poem. Something about it opened my eyes to new possibilities. Frost’s words resonated so deeply with me that I started to believe there was some wiggle room in the life plan I thought was set in stone. Frost, a man so unlike me, had decades later, brought me to tears when I stumbled upon his statue at Dartmouth while hiking to the top of a planetarium. At that moment, I knew I had taken the path that was right for me—not the JD, but the MBA!
So, why am I sharing this?
If you're a working woman (mom or not) and feeling like many of us are—unsure about the next steps in your career or business—then I want to invite you to join me this Friday for a 30-minute moment of rest and reflection.
What can you expect? We’ll begin with a 10-minute mindfulness and rest session, allowing you to breathe and step away from the noise. Afterward, I’ll guide us through a reading of The Road Not Taken, followed by 15 minutes of contemplation on your best next step. It’s not just about reading a poem; it's about reflecting together in a supportive space. There’s something powerful about not going through this process alone. In isolation, we tend to feel stuck, and chances are, whichever road you choose will require a guide.
Who this is for:
All women at a crossroads in their careers or businesses.
What is this: A 30-minute guided session featuring mindfulness, a reading of Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken, and time for personal reflection on your next steps. We'll do this via Zoom.
When is this: Friday, October 4th, from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM CST.
How much is this: $25.
If you're ready to reawaken your imagination and explore the paths ahead, secure your spot by making the $25 investment today right HERE.
This is a one-day deal. The price will go up by $10 every single day through October 3rd. Early bird, catches the worm, .
-Melissa Llarena
Melissa Llarena is an author, imagination coach, consultant, speaker, contributor to ForbesWomen articles that have garnered 4 million+ views, and the host of the Mom Founder Imagination Hub podcast, the podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and creators who are moms. Featured guests include GaryVee and Beth Comstock. She holds a psychology degree from NYU, an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and a Transformational Coaching Academy certificate and is training to become a meditation practitioner. Melissa lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and three sons.