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an INFLUENTIAL WOMEN link-up!

One of our members had the bright idea to help us get to know each other better! With her help, we drummed up a little link-up for network members and future conference attendees. Ladies, we are so excited to watch you share with and learn from each other! If you aren’t yet a member but you want in, start here. I’m excited about combining names with faces with quirkiness in September. Although, chances are great that our big homecoming will not culminate in a hug. Not a fan, remember?

one photo of myself that I love… 

Pretty much anything from my wedding night works!

three things to help you get to know me… 

Southern when sleepy. Otherwise, you might never know.
Verbal but introverted. Let that swirl in your head for a minute.
Rule-follower with authority issues. No, wait. Let THAT swirl.

one valuable thing i’ve gained from the network…

The right kind of online community is just as life-giving as “real life” community. Therefore, it deserves just as much effort and investment. And while I’m learning what that looks like? Grace abounds.

Alright, your turn! Link up your posts here.

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28 Comments

  • Reply Kerry Todd March 6, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Stopping by from the influential women link-up. Love your dress. You look great in that picture.

    • Reply rachael March 6, 2013 at 9:50 AM

      Thank you! That dress has quite the story. Can’t wait to check out all of your link-up posts!

  • Reply Sara, Plain and Tall March 6, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Rachael. I am also NOT a hugger! My friends make fun of me all the time, especially because they say I give the best hugs. :)

    And YES to all three things that help to get to know you! If nothing else, it’s nice to know I’m not alone!

  • Reply katie_shannon March 6, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    I’ve realized I’m the verbal but introverted kind too, so odd, but true.

  • Reply Elisha Kemp March 6, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    This picture is adorable! It’s nice to meet you :)

  • Reply Lindsey Kubly March 6, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Oh, the swirling. I just like you, friend. And I’m glad you’re verbal, because you always add just the right words to a conversation. It’s a gift.

  • Reply Chelsea Mills March 6, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Rachael, those last two “about me” things, SO ME! I am a body full of contradictions.

    You seriously inspired me so much at the conference last year. Your life, which I am sure requires a ton of grace, and your servant’s heart astound and encourage me. Hope to know you better this year!

  • Reply Amber Newberry March 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    effort and investment in onlin community just like real life community.. love you sister. It was a blessing to sit next to you at PF Changs last year and I hope I get to chat with you again this year, I promise not to hug you :)

    • Reply rachael March 7, 2013 at 11:31 PM

      one of the highlights of my trip last year, for sure!

  • Reply courtney {splendid actually} March 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    You are so right, the community is life-giving! Just like any other community or relationship, it takes dedication and trust to get what you want out of it.

    And I love the swirling. :)

  • Reply Janna Brandon March 6, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Haha, I’m also a verbal introvert :) I love what you said about the community. It does deserve as much time and effort as a “real life” one does. I have to say that the community at IN is awesome!

  • Reply Leah March 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    i totally get the verbal introvert too, and yes i agree the time and effort it takes to build real genuine online relationships as well as real life. it’s one of the most rewarding things i’ve attained. :)

  • Reply erin m. March 6, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    Haha — I love your 3 facts. So great! I would say I’m probably a rule follower with authority issues too ;)

  • Reply Ashley Beaudin March 6, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    I think you’re pretty great. That’s all.

  • Reply Bri Carlisle March 6, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    I am always impressed with the way you can put together words in such an insightful and witty way. I am also thankful I got to share a ride with you to and from the airport for the conference. :)

  • Reply Kerrie Williams March 6, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    yes. finally a description of myself: “rule follower with an authority issue.” This is me to a T! I hate to bend rules but also hate being told what to do. haha wow, never thought how odd that was before.

  • Reply Nadine March 6, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    1. You’re beautiful! I already knew that, but now I know it more.

    2. You gave me too many things to swirl around. TOO many.

    3. I *might* hug you. But I give you permission to just not accept it, or to intercept and go for a HIGH 5!

    • Reply rachael March 7, 2013 at 11:30 PM

      I’m a rule-follower, remember? I’ll hug you and resent you for it.

      ;) just kidding.

  • Reply Annie March 6, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    “Verbal but introverted. Let that swirl in your head for a minute.
    “Rule-follower with authority issues. No, wait. Let THAT swirl.”

    ^ Rachael, this is the story of my life. This must be why we’re friends!

  • Reply Elizabeth Mayberry March 7, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    ummm. love that wedding picture. is it a high fives for marriage kind of thing? so cute! lol.

  • Reply Moriah March 7, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    I prefer side hugs, but I can be a fake hugger if I have to be. I blame it on Christian private school and the “6 inch rule.”

  • Reply readeatcreate.com March 7, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    I love this link up! I’m glad it’s being done months in advance of the conference so we can get to know who will all be there ahead of time! Excited to put my link up on my blog!
    xoxo
    And I LOVE the wedding picture :)

  • Reply Amanda March 7, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Oh I like rules a lot. A lot a lot. But I don’t like breaking them…

    • Reply rachael March 7, 2013 at 11:29 PM

      Same! I lose sleep over it!

  • Reply Megan Elizabeth March 7, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    you are so funny! i seriously hope to meet you in september!

  • Reply Courtney Dignam March 8, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I have a tendency to turn non-huggers into huggers.
    just saying.

  • Reply Rebecca @ Better Life Bags March 9, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Ok, I’m so super afraid I’m accidentally going to hug you now! ;) LOVE that picture of you and your hubby. LOVE your family and think you are pretty awesome ;) xoxo.

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