What Is Your Fearless

I was recently asked that by Mary Ann Halpin internationally acclaimed author and photographer at the eWomen Network Conference in Dallas, TX when I showed up for my Fearless Women photograph above.

At first I was uncertain about my answer and then it came to me.  In May of 2010 I walked away from a 19 year career and a six figure income at a large financial institution as an Information Technology Project Manager to start my own business.  Bigger than that, I walked away without a replacement salary in place.  With my husband’s work being a stay-at-home-dad the stakes are unbelievably high and yet I believe it was the right thing to do and gratefully I had my husband’s support to resign.  I still strongly believe that was the right move for me and am loving my life as an entrepreneur.

At first the picture above didn’t strike me as “the one” because I wanted what I perceived to be a more powerful stance such as sword drawn or powerfully placed in front of me.  In the end, this is the picture that brought heartfelt tears to my eyes because it represents the amazing transformation my life is going through and the vulnerability required of me to complete that transformation.  Mary Ann’s picture captured me perfectly at this moment in time!  And, I must add that Nicole Bolin did a fantastic job on my hair and makeup.

Now it’s your turn, what is your Fearless?