Leadership Spotlight: Lou73
@Lou73 has been bettering 7 Cups since 2015 – 7 years as of November! Lou’s occupied many positions across domains, and we’re especially grateful to call her Group Support Mentor Leader, overseeing the Sharing Circles.
Why did you nominate Lou?
“Lou helps run the sharing circle, among other roles. Lou73 is efficient, organized, creative, approachable, helpful, kind, and respectful, and puts so much effort into the safety, security, and integrity of the sharing circle and all other roles. I cannot speak highly enough of Lou and how much she cares and the effort she puts in. She is so kind and helpful to everyone.”
“Lou is an exemplary leader and a huge believer in Sharing Circles and the power of group support. She is compassionate, and caring and never fails to step to go the extra mile to support and guide those in the team or participants of the community. She is passionate and committed to what she does and nurtures an uplifting and empowering environment with her presence.”
Q&A!
What motivates you to be a volunteer?
Seeing how much warmth and support that Cups community can offer, through both 1:1 chats and in the group chatrooms. I like that I can use the experiences that I've been through to help and support others who are going through similar things.
Your proudest 7 Cups achievement:
I think being nominated for a Tulip award and the Persistence Badge. I loved offering long-term support and seeing how members would grow and achieve and really explore what is on their minds and it meant a lot to me that someone felt that I'd really supported them through such a difficult time. And the Persistence Badge was really unexpected but so wonderful to be nominated for and I loved that it was for resilience and never giving up. We all face challenges but I will always be proud of not giving up when things get difficult.
Which fellow 7 Cups leader(s) do you admire and why?
There are so many great leaders here that it's hard to only mention a few. But @sunisshiningandsoareyou is just wonderful, they always know the right thing to say and how to support other leaders and they continue to inspire and light the way. ☀ @MistyMagic has taught me so much and has been a wonderful and welcoming support. I admire all the work they do across Cups but particularly in creating the Hobby Zone 🦋
What’s next for you on your 7 Cups journey?
I've recently been getting more involved with forums and joined the Hobby Zone as a forum supporter which is exciting! We are also looking at how to revive the Sharing Circles on the teen side!
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Congratulations, Lou, and thank you for your long-term service to our community!
@Lou73
Much Deserved. Well thought interview. Congratulations😊
You are awesome @Lou73 💕 I'm happy for you!
Thank you @Optimisticempath! 🥰🐼
@Heather225 @Lou73
Lou, what do I say to someone who is there through thick and thin, who is affirming, validating and kind through all the circumstances, who guides and leads us in making Sharing Circles better, who has a great sense of humour and makes me laugh? I don't know, so I thought I would just find a beautiful butterfly friend for you to keep you company.
If I were to say a few words, I would say that you, Lou, exemplify the "Butterfly effect" where the tiniest flutter of one butterfly's wings, sets off an intense positive wave in the universe. You make the world a better place. Thank you, Lou!
Awww @VioletVeritas this is so sweet thank you! The butterfly is soooo pretty! 🤩 and thank you for all your kind words and all the time and effort you put into our sharing circles 💙🦋
Congratulations Lou! You are always a very supportive and welcoming presence in the group rooms, we're all incredibly lucky to have you here making Cups a better place for 7 years! Your interview was very lovely 🦋💙
Thank you so much @SirenOfSerenity! 🥰💙
Congrats 🎉 great interview very inspiring!! 😎😎😎😎😎
Thank you @SunShineAlwaysGrateful 🥰☀☀
@Heather225 @Lou73 Awesome butterfly twin, that is so sweet and kind of you to say! You have made my day! 
Listening - One Step At A Time!
@MistyMagic 💙💙
