Dear Reader,

I had such a wonderful conversation recently on Chamber Bizz Buzz with Julie Pastrick, President & CEO of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. We talked about what it really means to lead with purpose—how to create change, support growth, and help people stretch into their potential.

If you’ve ever wondered how intentional leadership can shape not just teams, but whole communities, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

Listen to the full episode here.​

~ Julie

🗓️ 5 Events for you!

1.🚀 Women’s Leadership Summit 2026 — Registration Is NOW OPEN! happening at Serendipity in Flagstaff, AZ. This year’s theme, Collective Influence: How Ideas Actually Move, explores how trust, connection, and shared belief turn ideas into meaningful action.

📅 April 10 | 8 AM (AZ Time)
✨ $379 Early Bird pricing is available on our website, with an exclusive discount for returning attendees

2. 🚀 MASTERCLASS: Succession Planning Strategy for 2026 Storytelling, Influence & Inspired Action​

Learn how to use storytelling as a leadership tool to influence, inspire, and create meaningful action. This 75-minute interactive session helps you transform real experiences into stories that activate 31 leadership competencies.

📅 February 10 | 11 AM (AZ Time)
✨ $29 (valued at $200)

3. 📚 Courageous Conversations: Building Skills for Tough Talks with Jeff Kennedy at Moonshot Campus in Flagstaff. Courageous Conversations provides practical tools and real-time practice for addressing sensitive topics, whether at work, at home, or in your community.

📅 February 10 | 11 AM (AZ Time)
✨ FREE, Sign Up via Moonshot Join Jeff at Moonshot

4.🍹 Let’s Celebrate Together! We’re excited to invite you to the Lancaster Leadership Client Appreciation Happy Hour at High Country Motor Lodge!

It’s the perfect chance to connect with local leaders, share stories, and enjoy some time together. STEP Academy participants and all clients—this is your moment to meet peers in person, build connections, and toast to growth and collaboration. We can’t wait to see you there!

📅 February 25 | 4:45 PM (AZ Time)
✨ FREE, Please RSVP to get a Free Drink Ticket

5. 📚 Beyond Words Book Club — Led by the Author: Join Julie this spring for a three-session Book Club experience designed to slow down the reading, deepen reflection, and bring the book’s ideas into real life.

📅 Session 1: Tuesday April 28th at 9:15am (AZ Time)
​Session 2: Tuesday, May 12th at 9:15am (AZ Time)
​Session 3: Tuesday, June 2nd at 9:15am (AZ Time)
✨ All three sessions for $29 (valued at $600)
​Prerequisite: read the book

📖 Beyond the Books

🩵 Top-Selling Book of 2025 Beyond Words was recognized as one of Bright Side Bookshop’s best-selling titles throughout 2025. We’re deeply grateful to the readers who made this possible and to the conversations this book continues to inspire.