Miracles, Momentum, and a Brazilian Wax

Some weeks are quiet. Some weeks are productive. And then there are weeks like this one—where every day felt like a new chapter in an ever-expanding adventure novel. Week 21 in the Master Key Experience (MKE) Mastermind? Oh, it delivered.

Miracles Are Everywhere—If You’re Willing to See Them

The week started with a powerful reminder from MKE: miracles aren’t something that “happen”—they’re something you notice once you learn to look for them. And once I tuned in, they were everywhere.

•Miracle #1: I slept in—like really slept in—until 9:30 AM. The kind of sleep where you wake up feeling like you just got hugged by a cloud.

•Miracle #2: I showered. (Look, let’s be real: sometimes, that’s a win.)

•Miracle #3: Donna’s chicken chili was so good it could end wars.

And then there was the weekly MKE call, where Mark called on me—yes, me—at the very end of the Q&A session. Now, in a group of nearly 100 people, you know that’s a moment.

He said, “Stephanie, how are you doing?”

I paused for dramatic effect.

Then, confidently, accurately replied , “EXCELLENT!!”

The panelists cheered!

Later, Mark praised me in front of everyone, saying: “Stephanie is doing the work—that’s why she’s getting the results. So if you’re not getting results, do the work like Stephanie.”

Wow…

I mean, come on. That’s basically the MKE version of getting knighted.

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The Ricardo Chronicles: Business, Boundaries, and a Well-Timed Star
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This week also featured pivotal moments in my business relationship with business partner Ricardo. There was strategy, there was sales, and—perhaps most importantly—there was clarity.

On the business side, he’s a fantastic coach. He sees solutions where others see problems, and he gets back to me with clear strategies. One of those strategies? A CRM tool for $97/month that could be the missing link in my sales system. Finally, a product I believe in without having to do mental gymnastics to justify it.

And then, of course, the little moments that remind me why positive human interaction is so powerful.

Case in point: I accidentally bumped my phone while taking a picture and sent him a random star emoji.

His response? Playful, lighthearted.

Not annoyance. Not irritation. Not a disappointed grunt.

After a lifetime of dealing with people who react to minor inconveniences like you just set their house on fire, that kind of effortless kindness stands out.

And it’s a reminder: I want people like that in my life—not as the exception, but as the norm.

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The Day of Beauty (a.k.a. The Brazilian Wax Incident)
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I’ll admit it: I went all-in on self-care this week. Hair. Nails. Waxing. Because when you’re stepping into your next level, you want to feel the part.

And let me just say: if you’ve never gotten a Brazilian wax before, let me paint you a picture.

1. First, there’s the mental pep talk: “You’re strong. You’ve had electrolysis. You do hard things.”

2. Then, the wax goes on. You pretend you’re totally cool with this.

3. Then—rip. SPICY.

4. Repeat process. Many, many times.

5. At one point, I actually asked for a towel to bite down on.

The aesthetician said, “That’s a first!”

I highly recommend the towel!

And let’s not forget the moment of enlightenment:

“Did you know everyone has hair around their butthole?” – Waxing Professional, 2025.

No, ma’am. No, I did not.

But now I do. And now, so do you. You’re welcome.

The end result? Smooth, confident, and a unique sense of empowerment.

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Winning at Business (and Getting Paid for It!)
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This week wasn’t just about self-discovery and hair removal. It was about making money.

• First paycheck from Team Ricardo? $500. BOOM.

• My focus? Mastering the art of appointment setting and closing high-ticket sales.

• Biggest business lesson? When you find something better to sell, pivot immediately. Shortest path to the money wins every time.

I also locked in a new networking strategy for LinkedIn, and I’m gearing up to start promoting the CRM software next week. This is the business move I’ve been waiting for—and it’s happening now.

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The Week’s Final Revelation
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The biggest win of all? I’m documenting less and living more.

For someone who used to over-document every detail, it’s huge. It means I’m present. It means I trust the process. And it means that miracles don’t just happen in retrospect—they happen in real-time.

So, here’s to Week 21: a week of clarity, confidence, and just the right amount of spice.

Now, onto the next adventure!

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