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if I waited to write my bio, I might have never launched this site and images often speak louder than words, so check out my Instagram profiles for a quick glimpse of me, then check back again for updates...

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Happy Earth Day! #sunrisetimelapse #SpeakUpTour2018

Working from home on a not so snowy snow day #ilovemyjob also AMAZING things are happening over at @speakersisterhood check us out ❤️😊

What a great way to kickoff the weekend! I spent the morning with these amazing & courageous women of the @speakersisterhood who showed up and spoke up. It was awesome and I am extremely grateful ❤️😊Happy Friday!!!

Joker by @willbotic ❤️😊

I'm teaching one of my favorite upcycling projects this Saturday at the Sunderland Public Library! Join me for a lovely crafternoon!! Call the library to register: (413) 665-2642. Hope to see you there!! ❤️😊

My view from the "stage" tonight ❤️ learning the art of public speaking while sharing my love of crafting with Speaker Sisters in Northampton 😊@speakersisterhood

@happilyupcycled on Instagram

Working outside today on a @speakersisterhood project 😊❤️ #timelapseart #creativereuse #upcycleddictionary

So exciting to see this project come to life! We made almost 500 flowers out of paint chips 😊❤️Thanks @awcolor for the fun opportunity and Lou, Steph, Lenore, Michele, Gayatri, Christina and Tim for your crafty hands!!#paintchipart #upcycledflowers #handmadebouquet #Repost @awcolor with @get_repost ・・・ And then this happened..... . . . (But not without lots of help! A million thanks to @happilyupcycled for helping me make this happen.)

When I got home from @oxfordfreepubliclibrary yesterday, I found this gorgeous photo from library director, Brittany McDougal, who found the perfect vase in her office to display the flowers she created in my #paperflower workshop 😊❤️ I also borrowed a few crafty books before I left for the day — looking forward to spending some time with books by @psimadethis & @valeriemckeehan #creativeinspiration #ilovelibraries

Yesterday morning I had the pleasure of crafting with the creative community of Oxford at the @oxfordfreepubliclibrary — many paper flowers and smiles were made — it was an awesome day!! 😊❤️🌸 #upcycledflowers #papercrafts #creativereuse #librarylove

This week I had the pleasure of presenting upcycling workshops at the Belchertown & Leominster, MA libraries. I had so much fun crafting with their creative communities. We made pumpkins, flowers & explored the art of quilling 😊❤️#creativereuse #upcyclingworkshop #ilovelibraries

Join me for a crafternoon this Saturday! Call the Sunderland Public Library to register: (413) 665-2642 😊❤️#sunderlandma #creativereuse #ilovelibraries

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Speaker Sisterhood of South Hadley
Speaker Sisterhood of South Hadley (Open House)

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Glenmeadow Learning Participants Got Crafty
Your Time: Kusudama workshop, Westhampton Public Library
Web Designer’s Interest Sparked in Girlhood
Local Businesswoman Shares Decades of Technological Experience
Awarded Top Woman in Web/Graphic Design 2014

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Have you ever been in a group, and you think of something you want to share, and then you think, wait, does anyone care what I have to say? Is this going to be funny or interesting? What if it makes me sound stupid? What if I get embarrassed? I probably shouldn’t say anything at all…And then you stay quiet, and your mind starts to take over so you just sit silently and watch conversation happen, missing opportunities to be heard? ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ I’ve done that plenty of times and it’s something I still have to work on. It’s something we all deal with on some level, and the only way to manage it is to practice speaking up. You practice by finding a safe space to share your voice. You start speaking up and not assign judgment to what is said, you simply celebrate the fact that you SAID SOMETHING. (Go you!). ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ The women in this photo are all practicing this art and sometimes they’re not perfect. Sometimes they don’t say exactly what they mean to say. Other times they do. No matter what, they keep trying and growing alongside each other. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ The Speaker Sisterhood is a safe place to practice speaking up and build confidence in your voice. Look for a club today! Link in profile @speakersisterhood. - Angela, @angelalussier, CEO + Founder⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #publicspeaking #speakersisterhood #speakup #womennetwork #speakingclub #forwomen #findyourvoice #selfdiscovery #buildconfidence

Have you heard about the mighty effects of the “Power Pose?” Shown here, the Power Pose is a simple stance you take for 2 minutes before doing something difficult – like giving a speech. ⠀ .⠀ .⠀ In Amy Cuddy’s famous TED talk, she shares how the Power Pose works and why it’s so effective. Think it can’t work for you? Try it before your next big presentation or difficult conversation. Let us know how it goes! If you’re seeking more practice with feeling comfortable and powerful in front of a room, check out the Speaker Sisterhood today. Community and virtual clubs now forming! - Angela, @angelalussier⠀ .⠀ .⠀ Learn more about the Speaker Sisterhood at speakersisterhood.com, link in profile @speakersisterhood⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #publicspeaking #thesecretlifeofspeakingup #speakingclub #forwomen #womensgroup #speakup #friendship #shareyourstory #findyourvoice #womenempoweringwomen #confidence #beyou #selflove #speakersisterhood #tedx #motivationalspeaker #powerpose #amycuddy

News flash: normal is not boring. Your “norm” makes you unique. Every speaker has their own unique story/journey and learning how to tell it is critical in today’s public speaking environment. In the latest episode of her Claim the Stage podcast, Angela Lussier interviews Travis Thomas (@liveyesand), a public speaker, improv performer and professional trainer who has worked with top organizations around the country (think Boston Red Sox and Pepsi). Tune in to learn, among other things, how being “normal” can be the key to your success. . . The #ClaimTheStagePodcast is available on #ItunesPodcast #GooglePlay #Stitcher #IHeartRadio and #SpotifyPodcast . . For more information go to SpeakerSisterhood.com. Or check our profile @SpeakerSisterhood. . . #PublicSpeakers #MotivationalSpeaker #WomanSpeaker #PublicSpeaking #SpeakerSisterhood

What does it take to start a Speaker Sisterhood speaking club in your community? Come on and find out! Our next club leader info session takes place on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm ET. In our free, 60-minute interactive online presentation, you’ll learn how to bring the power, fun and adventure of a Speaker Sisterhood club to your own community. . For more information go to SpeakerSisterhood.com. Or check our profile @SpeakerSisterhood . #womentakingthelead #womenempowerment #shareyourstory #beyourself #womanspeaker #buildconfidence

#Repost @beandbloomnz with @get_repost ・・・ Truth via my beautiful friend @michelle_bush_batty 🙏🏼💖✨ . A great reminder as we head into a new week, grateful for the all the beauties in my world. . Have a magic week!! 💫 . “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” ~ Audrey Hepburn . . #quoteoftheday #kindness #beautywithin #audreyhepburn #wordsofwisdom #kindnessiscontagious #newweek #mondaymotivation

IG What’s better than starting an adventurous journey of self-discovery? Going arm-in-arm with a passel of tried-and-true friends. And that’s what the tiny book club is all about. Together, you and nine friends explore “The Secret Life of Speaking Up Prequel: 30 Tiny Speaking Adventures,” the latest book by Angela Lussier, Speaker Sisterhood’s CEO + founder. If you’re looking for a new way to spend time with friends and want to grow together, start your own tiny book club. The package includes everything you need to get started — just add friends! . For more information go to SpeakerSisterhood.com. Or check our profile @SpeakerSisterhood . #speakersisterhood #findyourvoice #speakyourtruth #shareyourstory #beyourself #womenempowerment

Speaker Sisterhood

The Speaker Sisterhood is a community for women who want to increase confidence, boost public speaking skills, have fun, and maybe even change the world. Learn more »

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