Scared of listening to your intuition? Don't be.

This morning I had the pleasure of being interviewed on BCTV to talk about living in the Sweet Spot and how creating The Desha Show on BCTV has opened up doors for me that I could never have imagined. Less than three years ago I was struggling with that never ended esoteric question, "What should I be doing with this fine life of mine" but really it was probably phrased more like, "What the HELL am I doing???"

How cute is Roland at BCTV?

I love my day job as the Director of Career Development at Marlboro College because I get to help people with this question daily. I encourage students to get in touch with their intuition and explore fields they might be interested in. Then it occurred to me, maybe I should take my own advice. I had this dream of doing something creative... but WHAT?

I'd dabbled in ceramics, knitting, Chinese brush painting, sewing, photography and more.  I loved home decor, fashion, art, travel and inspirational stories but couldn't see how to pull all my passions into one thing. Until a fateful day when I went to see Patti at Silvermoon and through some heart opening conversations I came to the realization that I should start a TV show. But, seriously, who starts a TV show in Brattleboro, Vermont? Shouldn't you be in LA or NY or something? And I admit, I was sort of like... what's the point?  But you know what, I didn't let my ego get the best of me. I did it anyway. I produced 7 shows with the amazing support of BCTV and it's opened up so many amazing opportunities for me.

Besides making new friends and being inspired by their Sweet Spot Stories (like author Suzanne Kingsbury from my very 1st episode!) , I've also won an award for best series, hosted several large scale Red Carpet events, and now.... I am writing my first published book- the working title is Sweet Spot Style: Creating the style you crave on  a budget you can afford. I never dreamed of having my own show or writing a home decor book, it's so perfect for me that I can barely believe it's real.
But it is.

A huge thanks to Patti for helping me tap into my own intuition and following it. And thanks to BCTV, because I never would have created The Desha Show without you.

Are you struggling with making your dreams come true? Are you scared to listen to your intuition? What can you do TODAY to get closer to your Sweet Spot? I'd love to hear your story in the comments below.

xo Desha

See you on the Red Carpet Baby!

Yes, it's February and it's cold, but it won't stop us from donning our best frocks and having some fun on Feb 24 at the Latchis! Join Suzanne Kingsbury, Alfred Hughes and I on the RED CARPET where it's YOUR night to shine!  Walk down the red carpet in style, smile for the paparazzi and then be prepared to see yourself on the big screen while Suzanne and I get all the details about your designer wear. Who's wearing Experienced Goods? Suzanne might even give you a smack on the lips (if you're nice). 

*Hollywood’s Biggest Awards Ceremony Live at the Latchis*

a benefit for Latchis Arts

See the Glamour: On the Latchis Big Screen!

Be the Glamour: Strut the Red Carpet Like The Stars!

************   Drink Cocktails- Win Prizes!   ************          

HOLLYWOOD BRATTLEBORO – Wondering where to wear your killer couture this winter? Brattleboro’s finest will be out in full force February 24, 2013, at the Latchis Theatre’s See the Glamour, Be the Glamour red carpet gala in celebration of – what else? – the world’s most famous film awards ceremony.  (For trademark reasons, we can’t call it by its rightful name, but let’s just say, “We’d like to thank The Academy…”)

Come watch Hollywood’s glitterati strut their stuff on the Latchis Theatre’s big screen, where it will broadcast the 85^th year of this awards ceremony live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. Sashay down the red carpet, cast your vote for Best Picture, Best Actor or Best Actress, nibble a crudité, quaff a cocktail, sit back, and enjoy the show!

The Latchis will bring all the action to you, from the pre-ceremony’s grand entries and star interviews to those “special category” awards (remember the one for sound-mixing?). Watch the stars arrive with E! straight from the West Coast and see the entire show, hosted by comedian Seth MacFarlane.

As it is a milestone year for the Latchis, this is the first annual Latchis Arts benefit screening of this world famous awards celebration.  Admission to the screening is free, but there will be fund raising opportunities to support Latchis Arts throughout the night.

Don’t forget…dress your absolute best. The Latchis – just like the Academy – will be recognizing a winner at the end of the night in the category of Best Costume!

Check the Latchis Web site for updates and sneak-previews of what’s to come.

See you on the Red Carpet Baby!