You’ve heard the saying, “Smiling faces, beautiful places,” right? If not, this is the state slogan for my home state, South Carolina. I currently reside in Atlanta, GA, and southern hospitality can be found here as well. There is just something about Carolinians though. Many of my friends here in Atlanta have often said the people they know from South Carolina, are some of the coolest people they know. We call it “southern charm”. Heck, most all southerners have it. It’s especially sweet in the details.
I recently visited the College of Charleston in historic Charleston, SC, as a part of our STRONGER Empowerment Tour. The Spring Hill Suites in North Charleston was our Accommodations Sponsor for the event. General Manager, Radu, was super helpful and made sure everything flowed smoothly. When we arrived, check-in was super quick and easy. Walking into my king suite. I was pleasantly satisfied. It was an awesome space with modern amenities and a taste of chic.
There was space for me to work remotely, which really came in handy when it came to downloading images and video after the event, following up on emails, and planning for the next event. Rest came easy in the luxurious bed (what is the hotel secret to such great beds?). It was nice having a gorgeous suite to myself because traveling with a team lately, we’ve been sharing rooms, so this was a welcome retreat.
On the wall, there was a huge mural that simply stated, “You are here.” For me, that sentence meant that this was not a dream. It meant, yes…you are living your purpose.
The staff were extremely friendly, which is always a plus when traveling on tour. I have enough things to stress over when I visit different cities, and having a friendly employee greeting when I arrive definitely puts a smile on your face. The Stronger Tour has been an amazing vehicle for me to empower women across the Southeast. Following the event and a bite to eat with the organizers, we retreated back to our rooms to rest up and hit the road the next day. The sense of accomplishment and appreciation for the moment overcame me when the elevator doors opened. On the wall, there was a huge mural that simply stated, “You are here.” For me, that sentence meant that this was not a dream. It meant, yes…you are living your purpose. You are on the right path. You’re here today and tomorrow you will take you to even more. I had to stop and get a photo, because those words meant so much to me.
It’s funny how the little things can mean so much. A well placed mural, a smile and a thank you at the door. I didn’t want to leave when the sun greeted me the following morning. My stay rejuvenated me and reminded me to reflect on where I am and where I’m going. Charleston is a beautiful city and if you’re planning a getaway either for business or recreation, let me suggest the Spring Hill Suites in North Charleston. It’s a classy getaway with lots of Southern Charm!
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