The AWL experience was transformational. The learning experience was unlike anything I’ve been through in the past and, when it came time, I didn’t want it to end. I am so thankful for the experience, as I live my life differently now. It allowed me to explore and understand my true passion and the areas of my life that needed improvement - inside and outside of work. 

Before AWL, I was exhausted trying to do everything, and AWL gave me the permission to feel and understand my emotions so I could make sure I was spending my time on the things most important to me. It was the first time in many years I focused on ME! I scheduled doctor’s appointments, made healthier choices and removed the heavy burdens that were weighing me down. I’ve lived a more fulfilling life these past five years as a result. 

When I joined AWL, I was at a point in my life when I thought I didn’t need to make any more connections or friends. However, I am so thankful, I was wrong. The Bloombase team and AWL Alumni are now my close friends, peers, mentors and people I trust. We’ve helped each other through some of the toughest times - from cancer treatments, job loses or struggling through the impacts of COVID.  This amazing group of leaders provides so much support and advice and Bloombase provides the space for us to be authentic with each other.  

With the help of my executive coach, I was able to find clarity in my true identity which resulted in a new level of peace and confidence. This clarity enabled me to enlighten my passion for authenticity, the desire to pursue the truth of who I am over the life-draining feelings I was subscribed to.  Understanding and rejecting these untruths made me stronger and more focused on who I am, which resulted in being intentional with how I spend my time and who I spent my time with. 

AWL was a reinvention. It was a process of changing my thoughts by setting new visions and priorities.  I learned to trust the process and stop seeking validation which resulted in a more fulfilling and meaningful life.