Can saying “yes” change your life? For this year’s Market Exchange: Literary Leaders Book Club, we’ll discuss what we’ve learned from the best-selling book, Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes. We’re excited to exchange ideas on what can happen when we face our fears and say yes to experiences outside our comfort zone. Do we lean towards saying “no” to challenging or scary things in our professional or personal lives – and can we experiment with a new way of living? Through this intimate memoir, Rhimes will show us how she learned to say “yes” to big and little things – whether accepting a compliment, having that hard conversation, or making more time for family – while also being authentic to ourselves. We can be inspired by Rhimes to find our unique voice and success beyond the fear. What can you say yes to that might improve your world?

If your summer is already booked, and you haven’t had a chance to read the book prior to the conversation, join us anyway! There are plenty of insights to be shared.

This SMPS Atlanta virtual roundtable will give everyone the opportunity to join the discussion in a safe space. We'll discuss what resonated from Rhimes' memoir, what didn't, and benefit from others' valuable lessons learned.

We are thrilled for Cecilia Arango, CPSM, to facilitate this conversation. Cecilia is a Principal and Marketing Director at Thomas & Hutton, super active in her community, and is the founder of Read, Run & Rant, an active-style book club as featured in Shape and Savannah Magazines. 

Registration is free for members and potential new members.

What you'll learn:

You’ll be inspired to step out of your comfort zone, embrace new experiences, and find happiness through self-discovery.

How you'll do more business:

See how “saying yes” and embracing challenges can build confidence and resilience, leading to a more fulfilling and successful professional life.

Who you'll meet:

You’ll have the opportunity to meet and converse with like-minded SMPS literary fans open to inspiration for career and personal life.

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