It’s post Thanksgiving and I hope you all had a chance to Live, Give, say “Thanks,”and celebrate in a whir-wind period of 4 days.  I sure did.

I did some pondering over the break, (I know, watch out everyone).  Take a moment and consider this. Are you in the habit of using one credit card to pay for another? How about drinking a second cup of coffee to re-gain the energy lost after having your first cup? The connection? Check it out!

If you’re into “doing good” in the world and “doing good” in business then we have a lot in common. Check out this video with two very relevant social entrepreneurs, Blake Mycoskie and Ben Goldhirsh,  discuss the value of blending meaning with profit. Cool stuff!

The Occupy Wall Street movement is a brilliant example of how people can quickly and seamlessly come together to support a cause.  It had me questioning can individuals quickly and seamlessly rally to support their own personal situations? Far too often we get caught up wanting external things to change rather than taking responsibility to change our own personal circumstances, (you know the things we CAN control).

In a world where companies are attempting to define what is “manly” or “womanly,” last night was a breath of fresh air. I attended Girl Power Hour last night, after being invited to their only event of the year where men can take a peek inside this popular women’s networking affair. It was tailored to women in every sense, (no I didn’t have a rose colored lens on the iphone), yet us guys were able to share in the glamour.  And guess what, the men I ran into there we are all perfectly comfortable being surrounded by the pink, the make up stations, and shreeks of friends seeing each others dresses. Why?

Power.

Just like in the events name. The event just had a feeling of woman power. One that someone like me really appreciated being around. Women who are mover’s and shaker’s. Women who have serious social media game.  Women who are interested in experiencing something new and different. Women who are just fun to hang out with.

I recently heard a quote from one of the all time great college quarterbacks and noted feminist, Don McPherson.  He said, “we don’t raise our boys to be men, we raise them to not be women.”  This event last night was created, run, and attended by very successful and action taking women. They are women who have skills, abilities, and talents I will never have.  Sure the differences between genders are obvious, yet the more I move away from the traditional and outdated ways of doing business, or being social, or making an impact, the more I run into women.

Thus where I am headed, many of my role models are women.  Having grown up with three sisters, I am so happy to see there are leaders we all can follow, (they never wanted to be “like Mike” as I once did).

In preparation for the first event for InnovateLive (more to come on the company), I am in sponsorship mode. Still six months out, but now is the time to build relationships and identify the corporate partners who I can help with the platform I have built.

In case you missed it, the key word here is “help.” I am looking for sponsors who I can help promote and generate an ROI from the platform I have create for before, during, and after our event.

Here are some thoughts about progress thus far.

The story of my life is not complete without the impact of my little sister Alexa Janae. Whether you have heard me share my story or not, here is a tribute to the beautiful woman I am so grateful to call my sister.  We are celebrating her life this week, remembering the joy she brought the world.

It would mean a lot to me for you to take a peek into her life on this video. Whether you knew her or not, or just want to keep the spirit of your own loved ones with us, please feel free to leave a comment here.

The odds of us being here, yes here, on this Earth, at this exact place and time are so so rare. Live it and love it to your fullest potential. I know Alexa did. Enjoy!

WOW! I was recently interviewed by the Blog Talk Radio sensation Thomas Mangum on his show Virtual Coffee Radio, on the topic of Social Entrepreneurship . I love talking about this stuff, well I love talking and going BIG in general.

We cover some of the basics of what social entrepreneurship is, ways to make a difference, mixed in with some crazy big ideas and good ‘ol coffee talk.

Listen to the replay HERE

If you have your own ideas of making a positive difference in your community or worldwide, leave a comment. I would love to learn from you all and explore the limitless possibilities.

Go Big, Go Beyond, and Go make a difference.

If you know of a company that would benefit from being in front of 300 women and would like to own the women’s health and fitness space, then please leave your info in the comments or send an email to info@cletuscoffey.com

Thank you all!

Partners for our newest project, Healthy Woman, Healthy World. Live in Seattle, March 2012.

American Heart Association

American Cancer Society

Using the Iphone for the first time. I am not editing these videos or going back to make changes. You get me raw and uncut (lucky you). Should have used landscape.  Lesson learned.

Also I used an app called almost DSLR to film this. Still learning how to use it, but like it thus far.

Recently a new cafe opened up in my hood so I thought I would see what all the buzz was about. The truth is I had been given a heads up by friends that Chaco Canyon Organic Cafe was a hit. Their plant based menu is right up my alley, so I was jazzed about trying it out. What I didn’t expect was this sign when I first entered the West Seattle location.

Although the term “sustainability” is up there with “going green” as a term that is over used and under practiced, there are a few companies that are practicing sustainability in all facets of their business. I have found one of them. I am channeling my inner beat reporter to give you the story of this really cool and sustainable business.

Also trying out a Vimeo Video. Let me know your thoughts. Youtube vs. Vimeo?

On a recent trip to see family in the Portland, Oregon area, I ventured into a New Seasons Market when I came across this incredible sight.

A SOLUTIONS DESK!

Really want to make a difference in your business, with your employee’s or athletes, or even in your local community? Be someone who can provide solutions. Of course my thoughts on this rare, but really simple idea all businesses should consider using. Check ‘em out on Twitter @newseasons

YOU = Shareholder of your mind and body

Others in your life = Stakeholders in YOU.

Do we make decisions based on just our own personal benefit? Do we ever stop to consider those who have a stake in our wellbeing? Those who could really benefit from us being not only alive, but healthy. It’s something that has been racing in my head. Guess we can call it conscious wellbeing.

Let’s not get too crazy. Yes, life is to be enjoyed. Just consider how much more fun it is when we are healthy and happy.

“Everything in moderation.” ~ My Mom

It always amazes me the parallels between sport and life. Over the past two years I have learned so much about myself simply by having my butt kicked on the track. There is a boarder line I often reach between being so physically tired and quitting and pulling myself up off the ground and finishing my training session that is so transformational. No matter how tired I am during a workout and am contemplating “what in the world I am doing?”, it always feels so good to finish.

Hmmm…can you think of any parallels in life?

Make your last one your best, every time. No exceptions.