Christine stayed quiet as a little girl and in the shadow of her brother. She married someone similar and began to recognize that she wanted to inspire and encourage others. She realized her voice was powerful and that she didn’t have to hide behind someone else. She highlights the importance of kindness, which is one of her top values. Some takeaways:We all have unique gifts: walk in yours!Words are powerful: use your voice to inspire others and draw out the best in themYou don’t know who needs to hear your voice: speak words of life over people you meetNo one can bring to the world what only you can bringAbout Christine:Christine Cooper is a Miami multi-brand influencer, public speaker, and business owner. Mother to two. Here to empower, inspire and help women walk in their purpose. Connect with Christine:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinecooper_08/Email: Christinalynn707@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christina.jamisonstockerPodcast: https://anchor.fm/theinspiringstorytellerAbout me:Karen Laos is a keynote speaker and leadership coach equipping women to stand out with unshakable confidence. She specializes in communication: executive presence and compelling messages. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice so they can be seen and heard. She also works with teams to create cultures of trust and function at their best.Karen has coached leaders at Facebook, Google, Netflix, Uber, Sephora, Sony, Microsoft, Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Trip Advisor, Bacardi, Levi, and more. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issue (just ask her clients).Connect with me:Website: https://www.karenlaos.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenlaosconsultingFacebook: Ignite Your Confidence with Karen Laos: https://www.facebook.com/groups/karenlaosconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlaos/Clubhouse: @karenlaosEpisodes also available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEwQoTGdJX5eME0ccBKiKng/videos