Hello friends,

I’m excited to welcome you to the first edition of my newsletter! Many of you know me from our time together throwing dirt on the VVMTA Ladies Trail Crew, where we share time maintaining the trails and building a community of strong, resilient women. If you were at this past LTC, you heard that, contrary to what many think, I don’t work full-time for the VVMTA. I run my own business, specializing in professional development, leadership training and coaching, with a primary focus on supporting connection within our local community. You can learn more about what I do here.

Over the past five years, leading the Ladies Trail Crew has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Our monthly gatherings have grown to a capped group of 30 community-driven women, all coming together not only to take care of our trails but to meet new people, share a meal and enjoy time outside! It’s experiences like these—watching how we lift each other up and come together—that inspired me a couple years ago to take a chance and pursue all there is to know about supporting others.

I’ve been managing a personal email list of hundreds LTC volunteers and need to streamline this process. My goal is to respect you, your time and your email. You’re now here, on a newsletter with an opportunity to unsubscribe at any moment. Please know, I understand completely if you unsubscribe.

If you choose to stay, I’m excited to continue connecting with you in a new way—sharing the same energy, and occasional LTC updates. Also in this newsletter, you’ll see a focus toward leadership, personal development, and growth. At times, I may use the lessons learned from the trail, our group and apply them to the work I’m passionate about now—helping others become their best, both in their professional lives and in their personal journeys.

Here’s what you can expect from this newsletter:

• Leadership Insights: Science based practical tips, strategies, and inspiration for improving your leadership skills.
• Challenges for Growth: Inspired by the same spirit that keeps us motivated in these mountains, I’ll be sharing challenges designed to help you step outside of your comfort zone and grow.
• Events and Workshops: I’ll keep you posted on upcoming new Community Circle opportunities, leadership workshops, and opportunities to connect and grow together.
• LTC news and VVMTA event updates

I’m grateful to share with you in calling this place home, and I’m excited for the journey ahead. Cheers to growing together!

With profound gratitude,

Hailee

‘Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’  –Margaret Mead

P.S. I’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reply to this email and let me know what you’re interested in or how I can support you.