Nicole stands with a microphone, her left arm raised. Beside her is a screen with an image showing a hand holding a megaphone. There are flowers coming out of the megaphone.

Dear Voice,

You were glorious and steady and strong. You said everything I wanted you to say, and you were magnificent. I am so proud of you, so proud of us.

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Nicole C. Ayers is speaking at Ignite Charlotte 11. Her talk is titled "Be a Rebel: Love Your Body from Your Crow's-Feet to Your Pinky Toes." In the background, Nicole is sitting with her arm resting on her bent knee. She is smiling and greenery surrounds her.

Dear Creativity,

The creative-process phases, as I see them (based on the work of many other creative souls who’ve documented their own phases):
Everything is wonderful. I am wonderful.
Hmmm, this is harder than I expected.
Wow, this sucks.
I suck.
It’s still bad, but I think I can work with it.
This is wrapping up nicely. I might even be proud of it.
Hot damn, I’m finished. It just might be wonderful. Even if it’s not, it’s enough. I am enough.

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