You find your strength, stand your ground, and make the train realize that you aren’t in its way… it’s in YOUR’S.
Last week, I asked you to share your success stories, and I am truly inspired by the resilience and determination many of you have shown. Today, I want to highlight a story that particularly moved me, shared by Heather, one of our amazing members.
Heather began her journey with Travel Quest in 2018, and just as she was finding her stride, the pandemic hit. Despite the challenges of the shutdown, she used her downtime productively, making masks and undergoing extensive training. However, her greatest test came in 2022 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Many people in her shoes would have thrown in the towel on her new business venture. Not Heather. With unwavering support from her family, friends, and our incredible advisor community, Heather not only survived but thrived, achieving her most successful business year to date.
Heather writes, "Thanks to my family, friends, and a lot of wonderful TQN agents, I made it through my treatment, and had my most successful business year. And I decided that if I can make it through cancer treatment, I can make it through anything and I'm going to push myself to get where I want to be."
Wow. Her story is a powerful reminder that with resilience and perseverance, we can overcome even the most daunting obstacles. Heather’s determination to push through her treatment and continue building her business is truly inspirational. She shared, "When I went to the DC Roadshow in 2023, I was speaking with you and Joshua, and I declared that I was going to make it to Pearl for Gem Status that year. Well, I did that and I could not be prouder of myself."
This year, Heather is aiming even higher. She says, "I'm on track to make Onyx, but I'm shooting for Sapphire because I want to be in those Crown Jewels!" Her commitment to setting and achieving ambitious goals exemplifies the spirit of our community. We are so proud of you Heather!
Heather's experience is also a testament to the power of support in our community. She noted, "I'm grateful every day that I get to do this job that I love with such wonderful and amazing people to support me." Her journey underscores how a supportive network can make a profound difference in overcoming obstacles and achieving our dreams.
As we continue our work as travel professionals, let's draw strength from Heather's example. Let her story motivate us to face our own challenges head-on, whatever they may be, knowing that we too can emerge stronger and more successful than ever.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story with us Heather. We’re so grateful for you, for good health, for your amazing inspiration. Thank you to all of you for being part of this remarkable community, especially to those of you who offered your prayers, love, and support to Heather.
We are a network focused on a dedication to creating meaningful travel experiences, but it is positivity and support for one another that define us as a community.
I mentioned Rebecca Landry in a message a few weeks ago. In case you were wondering, she landed that big student group she was working towards. Way to go Rebecca! You are AWESOME!
Best success,
Jason