"Thank you so much for inviting me to do a one-on-one call, for following up with me and for inviting me to be in your community. It has been life changing. Being a part of the Gather Community and specifically getting to know you has opened my mind, got me thinking bigger and allowed me to stretch in ways I did not know I could. Honestly, on an intellectual level I knew I could do this. That I could bring value to someone. But, without your encouragement, and might I even say push, I would not have reached this high or this hard. I don't believe in accidents. I believe it was providence that brought us together. Finally, as I have mentioned, my word for this year is Action. I realized now that by me taking action, one simple action to become a creator, has propelled me to places I did not know I could go. Yes, I am scared. Yes, I am way beyond my comfort zone. But, now that I am here, I am ready to see where this will take me. Thank you, Tracie!" ~Lia Allen