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Happy Sunday! Anyone else already in the schedule upheaval of snow? It's a lot! But despite that, I'm popping into your inbox today with a special weekend edition of my newsletter because I have a had a lot of great questions about my Ambitious Mothers Mastermind program and wanted to share those with everyone. I stated running these groups a while ago, because I have experienced- both as a group member and a group leader- the power of being in a supportive, small, group. The experience of feeling seen, validated, and championed by a group of women who GET it and are in it with you is amazing. Of course, for my fellow data-lovers, the science backs that up too. Social support and connection are paramount to pretty much all positive wellness outcomes. I believe, and have seen in my clients, that this group can really make a difference. I love running it and am happy to talk to each and everyone of you about any questions that you have. If you have one that I do not answer below, or even if you are just curious, reply to this email or book some time with me here. So without further ado, the questions: 8) What is the format of the program? I hope that covers a lot of information for you all- Again, I'm always here to answer more anytime! See you back here Wednesday for our regularly scheduled newsletter! Anne |
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