More Than Pretty
By: Allyson Lovina Phelan
MOTHER OF 2 AMAZING CHILDREN
CANCER SURVIVOR/THRIVER
Founder
Inspirational Speaker
LIFE COACH
Having won many titles such as Miss Teen Vancouver, Miss North Shore Princess, Miss World Canada Finalist, earning one of the coveted spots as a Professional
Cheerleader for the CFL (Canadian Football League), working in the modeling, dance and acting industry from a very young age, I know a lot about what it takes to
be “pretty”. I also know the toll that trying to be perfectly pretty takes on your soul. Being pretty is definitely an asset but not the most important part of YOU.
Women are natural born leaders. We are masters at multi-tasking, organizing, meditating, balancing and LOVING. We are the matriarchs of all, as well as the
pillars of society. Our strength comes in numbers but begins as one from deep within. Characteristics such as confidence, self worth, integrity, discipline and drive
will provide the foundation for being an ultra successful, independent woman who is so much…
MORE THAN PRETTY
. I’d like to thank
our first leading ladies
who demonstrated this so effortlessly: Coco Chanel, Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O. For those of you who have no idea whom any of
these woman are please take the time to research, study and apply. Let’s make them proud of us ladies, because we are so much MORE THAN PRETTY
A love note~My Wish for You
To my daughter Sophia Lovina upon opening up her first Chanel Compact at the age of 12
*Class
*Style
*Sophistication
*Elegance
*Grace
When you look into this mirror I wish for you to first see the beauty you hold from within: the beauty
of kindness, gratitude and generosity.
I wish for you to remember who you are, where you came from and to embrace your future with passion and excitement.
I wish for you to
present yourself with tenacious confidence.
I wish for you the necessary courage to always do the right thing.
I wish for you to honor those you admire most.
Learn from them and emulate all that is good.
I wish for you to lead by example with an open mind, compassion, creativity, and regard for all, including yourself. As your success continues to blossom remain humble and modest just as you are now.
I wish for you to remember that you can do anything, go anywhere, accomplish any dream and all that you desire as long as you work above and beyond, with all your might, heart and soul.
I wish for you to appreciate the many God given gifts you have been blessed with.
I wish for you to use these gifts to make a difference, to stand up for those who cannot and to make changes when change is imperative.
I wish for you to always remain humble and keep your feet on the ground because you will only become more alluring over time.
I wish for you to allow your physical attributes to open the door but your character to establish your presence and value within that arena.
I wish for you to treasure your body and remember that it is your temple only to be celebrated and honored with dignity and complete respect.
I wish for you to never forget that you are loved beyond any measure of words or understanding and therefore cannot be explained.
And at last I wish for you that every single time you look into this mirror to powder your nose, you say to yourself out loud…
I AM AMAZING~
Because quite simply, YOU ARE
All my love,
Mom