About AWE

From Brainstorming to Fruition 

          Much of my career I have spent dreaming. Dreaming of new possibilities, new ways to do things, new ways to help others and new ways to share knowledge.  When I discovered podcasts, I immediately was inspired. Until this point, I can't say I really was fully aware of my strengths or even knew of any special talents I may have had. Leadership was always a fascinating position to me and much of my reading and podcast listening surrounded this topic. I was interviewed for and was offered a different leadership opportunity than what I applied for. This is where I met the leader who would inspire me. Dr. Annie Fridh became my direct supervisor and is responsible for putting names to my strengths and igniting my creativity.  My love for learning, creativity and humility gave me an ability to connect with people and a desire to always do better. During this leadership position I learned much and gave too much. I became severely burned out and moved back to a therapy role at a community college. It was here were I met a dear friend who would later host a podcast with me called, AWE. LaShawna Moyle did more again to bolster my creativity and we were able to create some beautiful podcast episodes. We created a season 1 and a season 2, after which I received a offer to work in a K-12 system to be an administrator who focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of the student body.

          The development of AWE took place in a brainstorming session with Teresa McElroy, LaShawna Moyle and I. Teresa had graciously allowed LaShawna and I time to develop a podcast and record episodes. Mark Munger, our local radio station manager, helped us with recording and editing. Shortly after this we began the nerve wracking process of recording and putting our voices out into the world. It was an AMAZING process. Together, LaShawna and I brought AWE to life. After leaving this place of employment and moving to my current position as a K-12 administrator; it became apparent we could not coordinate recording episodes and the process that goes into creating. AWE was all encompassing and covered a large variety of topics with the aim of "helping people." That was our only mission and sole purpose. Today, I am starting a blog with the focus on leadership, relationships and you which are all core passions of mine. LaShawna may make guest appearances to share her thoughts on these areas, but I will be the sole contributor to this AWE blog. 

          The website is AWE-ECO which is with a long E. The purpose of this is intentional and the first responsibility of a leader. It is to influence an entire ecosystem and be a sole contributor to the success of the organizations culture. With you, these domains will help you to thrive and grow. In your relationships, the ecosystem is much impacted by how you and your partner are working together and functioning. I have waited until now to unveil the meaning of the acronym AWE. Authenticity, Wellbeing and Empowerment are the pillars which support an ecosystem where each of these pillars is fostered. Authenticity for people to be themselves. Wellbeing for people to thrive. And empowerment for people fly to their greatest strength and ability.  It is our hope to share our knowledge related to leadership, relationships and you in these domains. We hope this will inspire others to focus on creating a AWE-ECOsystem where the following happens: You show up as you to thrive and fly to your greatest potential.