Huge crowd, many lives impacted and changed, and I loved the chance to speak on growing in a relationship with God followed by an afternoon seminar with hundreds attending, where the topic was “Success in Relationships” (taken from Remember the Roses.)  Working with college students is always a joy, and I especially loved all the Twitter notes from even the guys who were reading my book over the following days!

It was this always-excellent conference that launched my speaking career 10 years ago, into corporate arenas.  Bob and Sharon Harrison and the incredible leaders and entrepreneurs who attend from all over the world, make this one of our very favorite places to speak. I shared a message on “Unlocking the Gift of Innovation.”  Great responses and wonderful memories.  Waking up to sun against palm trees makes for a perfect time!

Pastor Norman and Faye Nakanishi are dear friends and we absolutely loved our time with their church family.  Such enthusiasm as Ron spoke for 3 services (I sat on stage and added my two cents!)  then I shared at both evening services.  We launched Remember the Roses (my new book) at these events and quickly sold out!  The Hawaii backdrop is always a perk when ministering in this awesome church.

Ron and I love speaking to college students, and this year our annual college campus event, Campus Harvest, is expanding to new regions.  The turnout in Austin, TX, was excellent.  I spoke twice, on growing in your relationship with God, and how to succeed in relationships.  So much fun and such a joy meeting hundreds of energetic, beautiful/handsome college students!