“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Neither does bathing. That’s why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar

Have you held a mirror up recently and taken a long deep look at yourself? Are you excited about what you’re doing in your job and in your personal life? Or, are you restless and searching for another way to speak up and let your voice be heard?

“Finding Your Own Voice” goes beyond speaking into a microphone or delivering a message to a group or individual. It’s discovering and expressing yourself authentically in a way that aligns with your values, beliefs, and unique identity.

Clearly things are shifting in our jobs and personal lives as emerging technologies take hold and necessitate change. For some, that change requires a tiny pivot. For others, It presents a bigger challenge to go in a new direction or venture into the unknown.

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance are the five stages of grief. It’s not until the final stage where people begin to acknowledge and understand the new reality that they begin to move forward and adjust to the new life.

I encourage you to take a moment to look inside yourself to find a fulfilling path where your voice can be heard and appreciated. Where you can:

• Confidently express yourself without conforming to external expectations.

• Discover what matters most to you in life and lean into those passions, goals, and things that give you a sense of purpose.

• Develop a unique perspective and aesthetic that reflects who you are.

• Realize your own power to influence, create change, and have an impact on the world around you.

I suppose I’ve always been an entrepreneur. Not because I set out to blaze a trail for myself but because the options and jobs I wanted didn’t exist. Fortunately, life presented opportunities to organically blend my passions, beliefs, experiences, and goals.

When you pursue what excites and drives you, you’re more likely to attract and create opportunities in life. There’s value in introducing new solutions, creating value for customers and society.

I’m exceedingly proud that CEO Weekly recognized my unique path. May it inspire your remarkable journey.

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The multifaceted woman then explored the voiceover industry, where she could utilize her acting skills without needing to attend lengthy rehearsals and numerous performances. However, she recognized a gap: during the 1980s, formal training in voiceover was scarce. Motivated to pave a path in an emerging market, she made it her mission to provide a structured learning environment for aspiring professionals. Utilizing her educational background, Clark founded Voice One in San Francisco in the 1980s, considered the first voice-over school of its kind. Clark sold the voice-over training division more than 30 years later. However, Elaine continues what she started to this day by coaching countless newscasters, business executives, sports announcers, sales teams and voice actors.

Clark faced an unexpected challenge soon after starting her business. Already a mother of two young children, she added a third child to her workload management. Ever the problem solver, Clark says, “I knew I could make it work.” Make it work she did—managing her time meticulously and balancing motherhood, business and entrepreneurship. 

“I worked remotely (at that time it was forwarding your office phone to your home) when necessary, and built a community of support with friends and neighbors who helped take care of my children,” Clark adds. She adhered to a rigorous routine that kept her business thriving and instilled a strong work ethic in her children, teaching them to be resilient problem solvers. As an innovative entrepreneur, mother of three, and problem solver, these experiences made Clark more compassionate and develop a laser-focused approach. These qualities, she believes, are essential for everyone delving into entrepreneurship. 

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