TED

Sharyn — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:48:25 +0000

You know how sometimes things just fall into place? When I started concentrating on launching UBU, everything began to show up. I have been in awe of the process and the incredible events and people who have shown up who are willing to help launch UBU.

I have very eclectic interests and speaking to various audiences is one of my favorites. I have signed up for various bureaus, newsletters and have connected with many people who are also speakers.

This morning I got up at 6 am to do my normal routine, but what was not normal, was 6 am since I have a habit to stay up until 1 or 2 in the morning. I look at my Facebook messages, then LinkedIn, then Google+ and then Klout. Next I check all three email folders since the majority of my email is forwarded to one of the three, and I average 500 emails a day.

So just as I was finishing the latter task I noticed an ezine from one of the bureaus with a call for speakers at TED in Montclair, right next door to where I live. Amazing!

So the last question is “Why is your project ready to start now?”

I have been developing the final concept for four years and now have various fund raising projects in place and have found the property in which to build the school for kids at risk.
Every year we have 15 million children in the US who do not graduate from high school and half of those will become homeless at some point in their lives. That is an increase of 20% in the last 10 years. The cycle needs to be broken.
The Ultimate Business University is the first step in raising awareness, creating an alternative to homeless youth and inspiring educational values that will change their lives.

Connections

Sharyn — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:45:15 +0000

Last week my friend Ruby and I went to an event in San Jose for event planners. I had been the year before and to their monthly events several times since, so I had developed a comfort level with a lot of the members. Besides I always know it’s all about the people you meet along the way that make a difference.

The event was nearly over when a couple of women came over to the table and started talking about participating in the Susan B Kolman cancer walk. They are also looking at producing an event in San Jose for breast cancer survivors.

It is exactly the kind of event Ruby produces, but what was a nice twist is being able to talking with them about have the auction tied into an event which the Ultimate Business University would be the beneficiary.

It amazes me how easy it is to develop relationships with people when you’re open to finding out what they are interested in and how you might be able to work together towards a mutually beneficial results.

So I never know what to expect but it is always interesting to see what happens just because I stay open minded.

Life is an adventure and it’s how we approach the adventure that leads to the most interesting outcomes.