It’s all connected

Truth be told, I’d be nowhere without connections.

Not just professional contacts, but real relationships—the ones that expand your perspective, fuel your soul, and send you in a direction you couldn’t have imagined on your own.

I’ve been reflecting today on three kinds of connections that have shaped my journey:

1. Those who have selflessly made connections on my behalf
2. Relationships that have sparked and grown beyond their original purpose
3. The beautiful "dot-to-dot" magic that unfolds when you start seeing how it all ties together

Here are just two of the million examples I carry close to my heart:

• My friend Rachel Pinnington connected me to my mentor, Susan Doniz, who has seen things in me that I couldn’t see in myself. Rachel also introduced me to Jonathan Landon, the best leader I’ve ever worked with.
• Then there’s Jess Ayala, who was "randomly" paired with me as a partner during a coaching certification program. She’s now my Rooted in Purpose co-host, a soul sister, and the bridge to life-changing connections like Black Crow and Grandmother Redhawk—women I wouldn’t have encountered otherwise.

These aren’t just moments—they’re turning points. They’ve deepened my fulfillment, guided my work, and lit up my path with purpose.

The lesson?​
Be open to the magic of being a connector and being connected. Let yourself learn from others. Be inspired by them. Be mentored. And then—give back.

Here’s a little exercise that might just blow your mind:​
Take a few minutes today and map out the meaningful connections in your life. Who led you to who? And to what? And where did that take you?
You might find you’ve been weaving a beautiful, unexpected quilt all along.

Even the painful connections can offer lessons that become seeds for beautiful outcomes.

Here’s to every one of them—
And to the lush gardens they grow.

To the connections that shape our stories,
Tamara