How a Broken Heel Led to New Friendships and Deeper Connections

Life has a way of surprising us, sometimes in the most unexpected ways.

Recently, I experienced a minor hiccup that turned out to be a blessing in disguise — a broken boot heel! 

Normally this would not be a problem, however, this happened just minutes before I was giving my talk at PIMDCON24.

As I was waiting on the sidelines to be announced, I stepped down on my boot heel and felt it detach from the leather. What seemed like a problem quickly transformed into an opportunity to connect with my audience.

I told the story during my opener and I could see how it immediately allowed all to see that I was simply human. I wobbled through the talk, and it was just perfect… just as it was meant to be.

Through shared laughter and humorous exchanges, I found myself engaging more deeply with others, fostering genuine friendships and connections I hadn’t anticipated. It taught me that sometimes, the smallest inconveniences can lead to the greatest stories.

Now, PIMDCON was my first stop on my speaking circuit this weekend, and I only packed one pair of boots. I was beyond flattered when physician and style icon Dr. Tiffany Moon stepped in and had new boots delivered to the hotel so I could confidently approach my next event.

This gesture was so kind and it created such a wonderful connection and memory. It reminded me of the innate kindness that binds us and how a simple act of generosity can turn a challenging moment into an uplifting one.

Because of Dr. Moon's thoughtfulness, I approached my next engagement with renewed confidence, knowing that I had the support of amazing individuals like her. This experience has reinforced my belief in the power of community and the beautiful ripple effects that kindness can manifest in our lives.

This also created an amazing opportunity for me to hear all about Dr. Moon’s conference, LeadHer Summit, coming to Dallas November 8th through the 10th!! I have registered and I am so excited to attend this amazing event. You can learn all about the LeadHer Summit HERE.

So here is what I want to offer:

What if these unexpected things in life have a gift hidden within them for you, just waiting to be discovered? My broken heel certainly did. It not only led to forming new friendships, but also deepened my connections with those around me.

By embracing curiosity and staying open to the unfolding of events, we can uncover more gifts, lessons, and opportunities in what initially appear to be setbacks. Every twist and turn holds the potential to guide us toward something beautiful, if only we allow ourselves to explore it with an open heart and mind.

Wishing you an amazing week! Can't wait to share about my Brave Enough ‘24 experience where I will be giving a brand new talk on Stress.

Talk soon!
Ali

P.S. It is conference time for me! So, I have a special package for my CME programs that I am extending to you as well. If you deposit for Transform® 9.0, you get to start right away in my bonus program AND take my Nutrition Training Program (48-CME credits) at no extra cost. Want to know more about nutrition training? We have a live webinar coming up on October 4th.

Learn about my CONFERENCE SPECIAL HERE.

Join our live webinar to learn if nutrition training is right for you HERE.