Lisa Briggs is an amazing woman and accomplished business owner.  (www.intuitivebody.com) A solo-preneur.  Beautifully home-based.  She loves her family.  And her dogs.  And her garden.  And all things beautiful. There's so much to learn from her.

 

What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?

For me, I am moved by women who are fully themselves. Women who are able to be present and connect from their hearts without being overly influenced by external factors… I really love that. The beauty of being open, honest, able to fully connect in any given moment is… beautiful.

What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from  – and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?

Not sure the women I consider celebrities are so mainstream but I love women who are thought-leaders and have something spiritual to share.

* Louise Hay- who founded the Hay House publishing and related companies taught us how to heal and love ourselves in powerful new ways and provided access to incredible teachers and healers via her publishing and radio companies.

* Dr. Christiane Northrup is a holistic medical doctor who shows women how to break free of the patriarchal medical system and be good advocates and practitioners of our own health- mind, body and spirit.

* Rachel Ashwell- Creator of Shabby Chic shows us that beauty can be simple, livable, and accessible.

What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom – or WISHED she had modeled for you?

My mother was a self-employed entrepreneur when I was growing up. I always had that as a role model and knew that I could create the same working wife/mother role for myself. She showed me how to be powerful in the world and gave me the gift of creativity and an appreciation of beauty.

If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?

I consult my intuitive wisdom and my "gut" sense in every decision I make and have learned to cultivate this into my best source of guidance- I trust myself over virtually any "expert" or source outside of myself. Trust how it FEELS…whatever it is, you know more than you give yourself credit for!

What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?

Do whatever you must to keep your sacred well filled up with beauty. Honor yourself every day with beautiful self-care rituals and time to renew before you try to give it all away or try to keep everyone else happy. When you're empty and reaching, fill up with beauty.

women.  who.  wow.

There's no more fitting way to kick off this HIGHLIGHTING of women who wow than profiling MY mom.  She is wise, determined, caring, genuine (always), tough (when she has to be), and the best woman I know.  Let's learn from HER… my ORIGINAL example of a woman who WOWS:

What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?

Confidence in herself as a person and a woman.  You can't fake confidence, and you can't underestimate its impact in your life.

What  female celebrities do you think we could learn from  – and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?

My mom says she's not that "IN" to celebrities… but I know she loves the celebrity smut mags as much as I do!! =) Here's her answer:

JENNIFER ANISTON – Dont publicly retaliate – the world will be kinder to you. Show Grace and Class  in even the worst situations!  OPRAH – Always be yourself – listen and then you will be heard!  MY DAUGHTER – (My # 1 fan will always believe I'm a celebrity! lol…. ) Tenacity is a gift..think BIG and keep moving forward!  My Mom also taught me to always ask "WHY?" and challenge assumptions,  so I'm not surprised she broke the rules and included a man we can learn from! PRINCE WILLIAM – Learn from mistakes of those around you…live your life as you see fit..whether in the spot light or not!

What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?

To enjoy life…dance when you can and even sometimes when you can't!  (I was named after my Mom's Mom, and have heard a lot about her even though she died before I was born.  I hear she was a rockin' woman… if nothing else, always FUN!)

If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?

Enthusiasm to live life to the fullest!  (LOVE thIS!  Don't try to sit on the couch and do nothing around my Mom.  You can do that when you're dead. There's always a bike ride, walk, or some fun game to be played!)

What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?

Believe in your business and others will too. (Short, sweet, simple.  But dead -on.  That's my Momma!)