Tammie: Nyree, hi! Thanks for your time today, beauty. Can you share what motivated you to run for Mayor of Rockhampton? Nyree: Thanks so much. I love my region, Tam, and I have a passion and drive to serve. With an intuitive commitment to delivering positivity and progression to the many projects I’m involved with, I felt I could make a bigger impact in my region by running for the position of Mayor. Tammie: What was the process like? Nyree: It was an amazing experience to be honest. Albeit with a few hiccups along the way. I recently wrote a blog post about the experience as a reflection piece and would love for you to take a read. https://www.nyreejohnson.com.au/ nyrees-blog/here-i-am-world-nopeoops-im-over-here/ Tammie: How did you manage to overcome the challenges and obstacles that were presented to you? Nyree: I live by the mantra that each day you get up, show up and
be better than yesterday. One step forward at all times. I have a strong mindset and am a resilient person generally, these skills came in very handy and were tested quite significantly. Tammie: How have you felt this has changed you as a woman and business owner? Nyree: I did lose friends throughout the process and there were some family members who demonstrated some colours I’m not comfortable to continue being around, which means my personal relationships have been impacted. I do feel like a much stronger person though and ready and willing to take on any challenge presented to me, on any scale imaginable. From a business perspective, I demonstrated consistently to a big audience, what it is that I’m capable of. I often joked throughout the process that it was like I was on a permanent job interview from the minute I announced publicly that I was running, until 6pm on Election night.
Get out of your own way and step out of your comfort zone because that is where the magic happens!
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