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Follow Your Heart “There is freedom waiting for you, On the breezes of the sky, And you ask ‘What if I fall?’ Oh but my darling, What if you fly?” –Erin Hanson
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ver the last few months, I have spoken with women who have decided to make big changes in their lives to follow their heart—leaving demanding jobs to spend more time with family and going out on their own to start their own businesses. Having been there myself, I completely understand the struggle with such a decision—the selfdoubt and the fear of the unknown. However, as these women shared their hearts with me and articulated that strong desire to follow their dream to change their lives, I shared with them my experience, the good and the bad, but ultimately left them with these words: “follow your heart.” For me, I would rather have tried and failed than look back at some point and wonder, “What if?” Our cover woman, Christy Daly Brodeur, followed her heart, and it led to not only a fulfilling personal life, but to a career that has touched the hearts of many and has provided a better life to thousands of children and families in Florida. She shares her heartfelt story of the challenges and triumphs of getting to where she is now, including health issues that were a wake-up call that heart health
8 tallahassee woman • februar y / march 2017
awareness is vital for women of all ages. Since February is American Heart Month, we hope that sharing Christy’s story will help to raise awareness of this important health issue. With March being Women’s History Month, it is a time to celebrate women in our community who are making history. While every issue of Tallahassee Woman focuses on the outstanding commitment and accomplishments of local women, it is important that we take the time to thank the women around us every day that are making their own history…with their families, their work and in this community. Now, this is something to celebrate, not just in March, but all year long. Until next time.
Kim Rosier Publisher