We’re back this week with our next VMP COVERGIRL after a hiatus for 4th of July….

This week’s VMP COVERGIRL is…….. DENISE GALLONI!

I first got to know Denise through her Positivity group - each month we’d get together and have some education and discussion around some aspect of bringing more positivity into our lives. She’s an author, Leadership educator, speaker and hosts a show on BPTV called Empowering YOU. She’s just launched another incredible book called “FIND YOUR VOICE” and is available now.

As part of these sessions, we interview the women to get their perspectives on this stage of their lives and how they’re making this their best chapter yet. Take a look...

She says, “I feel like it took me a few years into my 50s to really find my way. Now I am stronger than ever and am unstoppable and do not have any hesitations to do something when I would have stopped in my younger years. I feel I have more wisdom. This happens from all the lessons learned up until this point in my life. I also let go of past regrets.”

Her advice for younger self:

“Don't be afraid to take chances, even if you fail you will learn and continue to grow.”

Advice for others turning 50:

“I would tell them not to worry about 50. I worried for so many years about that number and how I look now as opposed to twenty years ago. It doesn't matter. I have more confidence than I have ever had in my life and feel I am as beautiful but in different ways.”

On why photos are important to her right now:

“While our lives are divided into chapters, I feel this is the best chapter of my life. I am making so many changes and becoming the woman I have dreamt of being for so long, I want photos to show this transformation.”

She says of the exciting projects she has going on in her life, “It has been a long journey so I am thrilled to have this happening. My dream is to speak globally and share my message as a professional speaker.”

“I would like to be remembered for completely changing my life from being voted the quietest girl in my senior class to the confident woman who gets up on a stage in front of a room full of people and speaks. I would like people to see me as the confident woman I strive to be each day.”

Her positive energy and presence just brings so much to all who know her and I’m so thankful for her huge support and being part of my 50over50 project!

Congratulations Denise!!!