Wow. That's really the only word that can sum up how I feel about the last few days of my life. On Thursday afternoon, I left Atlanta for a 2-day Leadership Training event in San Francisco at the Belcorp Corporate Offices.
It was an honor and a privilege to be in the company of such amazing and inspiring women in business. I learned about new and exciting opportunities and incentives (but am sworn to secrecy about their details), I met some of my incredible L'Bel colleagues from across the country, brushed up on some of my Spanish speaking and toured one of the cities I've always wanted to see.....all in less than 72 hours.
My friend, team leader and Beauty Manager, Jennifer, and I met at the airport before our flight. We had about two hours to kill and since I'm a nervous fly-er we stopped at Chili's where I could start my afternoon with a cocktail before takeoff.
This was our view from the restaurant. Coincidentally, the airplane right next to us was sitting at our gate so we got to watch when our plane pulled up - pretty cool.
After a 5 hour non-stop flight plus travel time from our seats on the plane to our hotel, it was almost 7:00pm in San Fran. Seeing as how it was 10:00pm in our heads, we were both exhausted and STARVING.
Our first stop after checking into our hotel room was to check-in at the restaurant in our hotel for some dinner.
We weren't really sure what to expect but at that point I would have eaten my shoes so anything was a step up. What I didn't realize was that I was about to eat one of the best steaks I've ever had in my life. This picture doesn't nearly do it justice but OH MAN! was it good!
After that delicious meal, Jennifer and I took a short walk around a couple of blocks. It seemed a waste to go straight to bed, plus we were STUFFED. But after a few minutes of fresh air and those gorgeous San Francisco hills, we were tuckered and off to bed. After all, we had a big day ahead.
At 8:20 the next morning, we met our friend and US Director of Field Development, Amanda, in the lobby of our hotel and after a short cab ride we arrived at the Belcorp offices at 101 California Street. Here are a few pics of our cab ride (those HILLS!!!) and the office.
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Check out the drop in the road before the next hill.
I was so nervous, all I could do was laugh. |
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| 101 California Street |
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| The few from the street looking straight up. It is a GORGEOUS building inside and out. |
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Me and Jennifer Vanderhoff, my Beauty Manager and Friend.
I was so happy we were able to be a part of this amazing opportunity together. |
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| A quick 'say cheese' with Amanda Thompson - US Director of Field Development |
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| Mone Baccam, Jennifer Vanderhoff....and little 'ol me. |
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| The office Beauty Bar in the lobby. |
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| Amanda explaining that all products are open testers for everyone to try! |
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| Mr. Belmont's office. |
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| The view from Mr. Belmont's office. Not too shabby. |
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| Mone checking out the full Makeup Bar. Also open product testers to try. |
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Our view from the conference room - the corner of California and Davis.
You can even see a cable car making its way into the intersection. |
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Yours truly next to the Belcorp wall in the entry way.
I think San Francisco looks good on me. What do you think?
(If you look closely, you can see how bad my feet hurt!) |
After our first day of training, we were treated to a delicious dinner at Osha Thai. I had some delicious Thai Coconut Soup and a dish of various types of seafood in a coconut lime broth called Osha's Sea. Jennifer had the Volcanic Beef - I loved the orchid garnish on her dish so I snapped a pic of it, too. Silly tourists.
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| Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken |
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| Osha's Sea with Roasted Eggplant |
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| Volcanic Beef |
After dinner, a few of us decided that we wanted to see some of the sites. So, we went back to the hotel for a quick change into some comfy jeans and walking shoes and then we were off again.
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| We called this cable car the "Party Bus". We had the most fun! |
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| Some of my cohorts in crime for the evening. |
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The top of Lombard Street.
I unfortunately never got to see it during the day. Next time! |
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| T-R-O-U-B-L-E |
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| My first view of Ghirardelli Square. |
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I couldn't believe I saw this license plate in San Fran. For those that don't know,
my husband's name is Jamie and sometimes he and I both are known as Katie Mac and
Jamie Mac. MC is close enough for me. :) |
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| The turnaround where we caught our cable car back home. |
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| A nightcap. |
Saturday was filled with more incredible training, discussions and planning. It was an inspiring day that really got me thinking about the future of my business. All I have to say is "Brace Yourself, y'all!"
Saturday night, Jennifer and I went to Fisherman's Wharf and had an awesome dinner. Then we went shopping and walking around and took a fun cable car ride back to the hotel.
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A gorgeous Wells Fargo Building.
The architecture reminded me a lot of New York. |
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Fisherman's Wharf - If you look closely between those two boats
you can see Alcatraz in the distance. |
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| Boudin Bakery and Museum |
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| It's not Paleo, but it sure was good! |
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Ghirardelli Store and Restaurant.
I'm pretty sure these were the favorite of all the souvenirs. |
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Me and Jenn about to head back to the hotel in a cable car.
She loves this picture, which I find comical because you can't see my face! LOL |
I've said it before and I'll say it again: L'Bel has changed my life. Never in a million years did I think a company I worked for would fly me to San Francisco to help me better at my job. And never in a million years did I think I would get that opportunity amongst a group of people I also consider my friends.
This weekend was an eye opener. It awakened the Business Beast inside of me. I've been working since I was 15 years old....and in all of those years I've used my expertise and knowledge to make other people successful. This time it's my turn. It's time to make Katie MacAvoy a L'Bellionaire. I have written proposals, drawn marketing plans and helped create strategies.....it's time to implement that knowledge into my own business.
It may sound cliche, but I really am the CEO of my own business. L'Bel is more than a direct sales company. It's my job. And one that I finally feel really good about kicking ass at. Thank you all for supporting me, following my journeys and encouraging me along the way. It means more to me than you will ever know.
As always, to learn more information about L'Bel products and the business opportunity, please check out my website at http://www.lbelusa.com/kmacavoy. It's never too late to begin your own success story.
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