Why We Need Wonder & Awe

May this newsletter find you comfortably engaged in your entrepreneurship, rested and recharged after Labor Day. It's all too easy to throw ourselves into another long list of tasks and lose sight of our big vision. Consider taking a moment to envision the gap between where you are now and where you want to be? This might be difficult to see while sitting at your desk, staring at your Inbox or LinkedIn feed, falling for social media envy or compulsive comparisons. Step away, unplug, get outside, and seek awe and wonder. Reflect. Capitalize on your human ability to immerse yourself in the elements and find yourself gasping, “Wow.”

Awe and wonder are essential drivers of human innovation and growth. Amaze yourself with new possibilities. Wonder fuels our curiosity, pushing us to explore uncharted territories. Awe reminds us of the vast potential within ourselves and our communities, inspiring us to dream bigger and reach further.

Open your mind to the beauty of imagination. Don’t worry about creative solutions and inclusive approaches that can transform your personal life and/or business, yet. They will come to you after this brain vacation.

Share your epiphanies with me— what does that bridge look like between your current day and future vision now that you found awe and wonder?

What does turning creative dreams into tangible projects look like for us?

Rainbows, rainbows. Everywhere rainbows!

You probably experience this too, the more you invest into your community, the more beautiful true colors appear before you. I invite you to join me in these incredible opportunities showing up in the Wa’am Wonderverse.

Rainbows in Radio

The superhero extraordinaire, Vicki Kenyon, interviewed me live on her WORT radio show, Queery! There was a lot of love for our LGBTQ+ community to fit into 30 minutes, and somehow, by pure magic, we wrapped up a few minutes early. If you’re curious about the show, you can listen here.

Writing Rainbows

Writing this Interchangeable Action Novel© about a trans person’s journey and alternate story routes (to model loving and supportive behaviors), fills my heart. Stay tuned for this book in spring 2025. In the meantime, keep sending me requests to consider your idea for a book. I’m still open to scheduling books to ghostwrite for you or your organization.

Reading Rainbows

I decided to donate 100% of my author proceeds from selling Licensed to Sell at Novel Bay Booksellers on September 14th to Open Door Pride. My book event is from 1-3 PM, so please help me spread the word (feel free to use the above image to share online) and pack the place to fund this important LGBTQ+ organization.

Running Rainbows

Humans and Zombies sprint and shuffle to raise funds and awareness to create safe and just environments for LGBTQ+ youth.

Want to see inclusivity in action? Join us at the upcoming GSAFE’s Trick or Trot 5K on October 13th, where our team of humans and zombies will be racing for rights and biting back at discrimination. Your presence (and cheers!) would mean the world to us. 🏳️‍🌈

Want in on the race? Join my “Breathers and Biters” run/walk team for ! Message me on LinkedIn for the password. 

Remember, in the race for equality, standing still means falling behind. Let's move forward together. Will you be IN for inclusivity?

Clothing Rainbows

Donate to Career Clothing & Styling!

OPEN Madison is excited to partner with Chrysalis Closet for their upcoming Career Clothing & Styling event! Chrysalis will be offering free styling services at the career fair, and job seekers can take home clothes or wear them that day. They're collecting gently used, laundered clothing and jewelry. Help someone feel confident and ready for their next career opportunity!

Please ensure all items are in good condition.
💜 All sizes are welcome!
💙 Donations can be dropped off by Friday, September 13th, during business hours at Chrysalis, located at 255 N Sherman Ave #2, Madison, WI.

Refreshing Rainbows

Eeee! The Wa’am Writes website is going through a major refresh and even though it is only the beginning, it is already so exciting! Two Lips Creative is already rocking the rainbow theme of my brand colors on white and the user-friendly, playful, inspirational experience in working with me.

We’re simplifying my services too:

• Mission Magnetosphere: 15 Week Marketing Consulting Program

• Ghostwriting Books: I can write your Interchangeable Action Novel© for business or personal missions

• Content Subscriptions: Get a prescribed amount of written content every month for six month and twelve month periods for a monthly rate

Since I can’t show you anything yet… I’m going to leave you with this photo of my dog, Janis Pup, trying the SUP board with me for the first time. I hope this brings you a little sense of, “We can truly do anything,” vibes. And we will.

Want to get on a SUP board together?

Thank you for taking time for this newsletter, and I wish you wonder-filled, awesome time for yourself, as well.

Warm rainbow wishes,

Laura Paisley Beck

Officially out of the office until Monday, the 9th.