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VILLAGE

Contributing Author:
Mayce DelValle

t rakes a village. Prior to being a To be successful in life there are certain
mom, I didn’t fully understand people you need to surround yourself Mayce Mompreneur
what that meant. Now ten years with. Just like people, villages come in all Despite a deep passion to live life to its fullest, we
Ilater, I totally understand that no shapes and sizes. It’s important to under- home with the boys often find ourselves overwhelmed, overrrun and
woman can raise her children alone. stand that to live a positive life, you need overworked. Sometimes even a superhero needs
the right people in your village. The best
Now that I’m a momprenuer, married, part about your village is that YOU get reinforcements...that’s when its time to lean on
two kids, a dog, and running three to pick who lives there. Every now and your village
businesses, “it takes a village” has even then take inventory of your village and if
more meaning. With my current level you don’t like what you see, make some
of expertise at juggling, plate spinning, changes.
and watching my time magically van-
ish I could no doubt land a lucrative gig I believe villages should be comprised Walking with a friend in
with Ringling Brothers Circus. And yet, of different types of people who play the dark is better than
I know that I cannot do it all, all by my- different roles. Of course, there will be
self. I will always remain CWIO (Chief some people that can fill more than one walking alone in the light.
Woman in Charge). However, I have the role but in general a good mix will surely
awareness to know I still need back up. bring out the best in you. Here is a sam- —HELLEN KELLER
Gladys had her Pips, Kool had his Gang, pling that you might consider when you
and me, I have my village. take a census of who is in your village.
had a conversational kind of night.

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