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Hello Friends,
I’m sitting here in the dark, typing this out on my phone because although I wrote it two days ago, I’m in the midst of a move. The first one in 10 years and I’m so close to moving day that I stopped service on my internet and well, here I am. I’m tired, I’m overwhelmed with all the stuff I have to pack, and this deadline of Sunday is looming over me. Oh don’t get me wrong, I’m very excited to be moving. New start, new state, all is well. Remind me not to move again though!
There are so many wonderful things happening at SheisMe this year. Not only do we have over 12 events this year, but we will be welcoming some specials guests and we have a few other surprises too that will be sure to make you smile.
I’m not writing you today to tell you about all of that, I’m writing you to share with you my story, the story of how SheisMe was born, why I care so much about this platform, and how you can help us help women all over the world.
I am an adult child of an alcoholic rager and an a narcissistic co-dependent. Two amazingly dysfunctional people who I thought were normal. So I learned to be hyper aware and cortisol has coursed through my veins my entire life.
Fast forward and I found a partner who carried all of these characteristics and more! I felt right at home, even through the abuse as I didn’t know any different but I was able to see that this life wasn’t for me.
After escaping my attempted murder, with my 9 year old daughter in tow, broken and bleeding, I faced the next few years as a single mom, too many court dates to count, no help financially from the abuser or any of the abusers family, nor my own family who was a supporter of the man I used to call my husband.
This may sound familiar to you, I’m sure we could exchange many stories and you might even be reading this thinking, “Wow, she is me.”
I’m getting ahead of myself.
Shortly after the divorce, I tried to find help for a few things and I just couldn’t find what I needed. I realized that if I didn’t do something to break the cycle of abuse in my family, my children would inherit this and it would be my fault. Soon after that realization, we all began volunteering at a women’s shelter in San Jose, California. This was the begining of my quest to make sure no woman ever feels alone, never feels like she has no where to go, or that she has to live in shame and fear forever. Not on my watch.
I started studying. I received certifications in everything. I became a coach and to date, I’ve helped hundreds of women and still I kept thinking, ”How can I make a bigger impact? How can I reach more people?”
I spent a good part of two years searching for a safe place to tell my story. I wanted to let other women know that if this was happening to them they were not alone. They could have a life after abuse. That there was nothing wrong with them and they deserved to be safe and happy. I couldn’t find any place that was safe! The last thing I wanted to do was tell my story in a forum where I could be harrassed, bullied, or stalked.
I was feeling so discouraged until one morning I woke up and a voice said to me, “Start your own conference.” You see, in my corporate life, I spent over 30 years in the high tech world and I have many years experience in event production. Why couldn’t I start my own? And so I did. Literally that day, I sat down at my computer and created the SheisMe brand and website.
A few days later, I called about 20 women in my network and explained my mission. I told them that I believed we were stronger together. I believe that we realize our power and freedom when we release the shame and guilt that we carry around and that the only way to do that was to use our voice, to tell our story. I received an overwhelming response and every single one of them said, “Yes!” so in the summer of 2021 the first SheisMe Conference was held. Each and everyone had a story, unique to her but familiar to someone else and all of these speakers! Let me tell you, mentors, teachers, coaches, doctors, counselors, a Hollywood movie director and even a judge!
Now, two years later we have had over 200 speakers and another 200+ this year will be joining us! Women from all around the globe and as of today, from 26 countries. Our stories are what binds us together because we all share something that cannot be denied: Telling our stories sets us free because when we hear that someone else has experienced the same thing as us, we know that we aren’t alone. We find hope and inspiration. When we see that “she is me“, we are automatically filled with the realization that we aren’t crazy and that we aren’t the only one this has ever happened to. Our shame takes a back seat and we want to know how she overcame her trauma and how we can too.
This year, our reach is growing. I’ve been working hard on making sure the platform is available to all who seek its refuge. In trying to expand, I’ve been working on way to make the content accessible to those who have no financial means to access it. We are fully self supporting meaning all of our operations are funding by attendee support. This is where you all come in.
The SheisMe Grant Program will help women all over the world access our content. We will make this happen by two ways: First, for each ticket that is purchased, we will give one woman who has no means an equal ticket. Sort of a buy one, get one. And second, you can buy a “Grant Ticket” for whatever amount you would like to give and we will use it to fund the program. You don’t need to attend an event if you don’t want to. This is not a donation but a gift for another woman who needs support.
Here are links for some upcoming events, the Season Pass, and the Grant Ticket! Any and all gifts will help so many!
Grant Ticket https://sheismeconference.com/grant-ticket
Season Pass https://sheismeconference.com/season-pass
Upcoming Events https://sheismeconference.com/checkout
Thank you so much for all of your support And thank you for taking time to hear my story. I hope you can join us this year for an event or twelve!
If you cannot attend an event but would still like to help, you can contribute through the grant link. Your contribution means so much to keep this platform up and running.
In gratitude,
Lisa
Lisa Jimenez, Founder
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