RealTalk Podcast:  Episode 11

Marissa Sams

Her family's international work gave Marissa a multi-dimensional view of the world and a wider viewpoint for strategy building

Marissa’s mission: help people create spaces where all can feel comfortable and heard.

Key Takeaways:

• Create a professional sphere of influence and make sure that it’s a give/get relationship - give more that you are looking to get from the connection
• Be curious when networking, focus on meeting a few key people and have quality conversations as opposed to making contacts for the sake of contacts (it’s about quality, not quantity)
• Stand up for yourself, your team and what you believe is right 
• Be willing to have uncomfortable conversations with clients or employees if there are issues of disrespect  

• Evaluate your staffing needs in relation to the scope of work that you are providing and consider a blend of outsourced support vs. staff employees to find the right blend that works for you.  

What do you feel is one of your keys to success?

Marissa: I think what makes me me currently and keeps me satisfied with where I am right now is just serving and really feeling that I have a unique set of experiences and a unique set of gifts that I'm really committed to sharing with the right people. 

Perspective:  In taking a looking back, Marissa would:

• Take time to have fun, work a little less
• Be more present 
• Appreciate the small things
• Make time to just relax
• Celebrate and own your victories
• Don't worry about what other people think - their opinion is none of your business!
• It’s a marathon, not a sprint. So pace yourself and take care of yourself 

Best Piece of advice Marissa ever received was from her grandmother:  meekly, wait and murmur not. Have patience. 

Guest:

Marissa Sams

Company:  Marissa Sams Events

Website:  http://marissasamsevents.com/

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissa-sams-559642a/ 

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