Last November Huffington Post listed me as one of the 11 Twitter Activists You Should Be Following. Little did I know that post would be the connection point to several great people and a speaking gig in Peru

Huff also listed in the same post Stephanie Rudat . Immediately she contacted me wanting to help. A few days later she showed up at PATH Achieve Glendale with donations, and over the last few months she has supported InvisiblePeople.tv with nonstop encouragement.  She is an amazing person.
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About a month ago she asked if I would join her and a few others in Peru.  Of course I said yes. Even though I have to take a week off without pay I said yes. You would too! Over the last 14 months I have been saying yes to speaking gigs, most not knowing how I am going to get there, or how I am going to pay my rent after being away. Honest, the first few I said yes to I thought I’d be homeless by the time the date arrived. But I’ve always been a risk taker, so saying “yes” was the better solution. Heck, if I ended up homeless the promoters couldn’t find me to complain.

I’ve been excited about speaking in Peru at the Link Conference, yet it didn’t hit me until a few nights ago when the itinerary arrived.  I was completely overwhelmed with gratitude and in awe any of this is happening.  Then, I read the list of speakers, and I am honored to be included with genuine world changers. Check out the list of speakers and their bios . Come on now! Me on that list!!! When I read it I sat here blown away for so long it felt like time stopped.

I knew Invisiblepeople.tv would go international at some point. There has been talk about Australia or Ireland, but South America was never on my radar. I am so grateful. Yes, I will be taking a camera and hope to bring back a few stories. But even more important, I pray that there is something in my message that will inspire the young leaders of Peru to affect real change.

Tags: link conference, peru

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