Katie Tate is an incredibly kind, driven and motivated woman who has spent her career serving the community. During our time together you will hear how she has chosen to serve and make a difference in not just her career but in how she raises her daughters. You will always find Katie with a smile and a joyful personality, both of which take practice. Take a listen and learn more about Katie and how she has practiced kindness, intentionality and awareness.
- Be open to meet friends. Whether it is at networking events, coffee shops or even the grocery store!
- Trust the spark and the connection for friendship and community
- Are your eyes open? Are you willing to recognize the need for change?
- Your calling and life's work could be on a billboard...but you have to see it!
- Leaving and changing is a part of growth. It is easy to stay and be comfortable, or choosing what is going to better you
- Recognizing intentionality is key in personal growth and what you are called to do
- There are experiences and people who will shape you and shape how to raise your family or make decisions
- The WYCA has played such a greater role in Katie's family not just in her career
- Personal and professional growth is a choice and takes intention
- There are many ways to grow professionally in Wilmington, NC you just need to seek them out, whatever is best for you
- As a Mom you can have both a career and be a mom
- There is no "one size" fits all or one way to do it
- Recognize the guilt doesn't need to exist and know that as a woman and a mom you deserve to fight for your dreams and desires
- If you don't have access or need support seek out organizations that can help
- "You can have it all, but you can't do it all"- Brittany Wheeler
- Choose what you can give up within your means. An example maybe its grocery shopping- choose instacart
- Kindness DOES NOT equal weakness
- Saying NO is an important part to practicing kindness
- Smiling is a form of kindness, and it can change a person's day
- Many ways to volunteer with Lower Cape Fear Life Care check out their website to learn how!
- Don't forget to check out Cape Fear Festival of Trees at North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher
**Ticket fees go straight to the Aquarium. But Donations are accepted onsite**
Shout out to Port City Java coffee shop as Katie's favorite coffee shop. Katie is learning how to live without Deck House at Carolina Beach.
Thank you Maroon Monkey for sponsoring today's coffee! Follow them on IG @maroonmonkeycoffee
