“Create a business plan when you’re seven years old… and then never create a business plan again.” - Saya Hillman (Mac & Cheese Productions)

Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for an incredible and hilarious morning with Saya Hillman for #CMPioneer! Each month, we love seeing what you enjoyed most and took away from each talk. Check out some highlights from Friday’s event below!

“A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are for.” This month’s #CreativeMornings with @sayahillman was amaze. #CMpioneer

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Recipe for how to be a successful pioneer: remove boredom from your vocabulary. -@sayahillman @Chicago_CM #findyourhappy #creativemornings

— Emily Stone (@TheEmilyJStone) October 27, 2017

@Chicago_CM Rejection. Get up, transform, continue. #CMPioneer

— Lisa Williams (@lcmwilliams) October 27, 2017

“When it’s dark, ask for light. When you have light, share with others.” @sayahillman #CMCHI #Lifeofyes pic.twitter.com/WwKPxNMGGe

— Chelsea Baer (@chelseabaer_) October 27, 2017

“Transform your stumbles into goodness “ -@sayahillman @Chicago_CM

— Abby Brown (@abbybrowndesign) October 27, 2017

Pretty sure @sayahillman is like my spirit animal…only, she’s funnier, more confident, more motivated, and a MUCH better public speaker. After hearing her Creative Mornings talk today, I realized I desperately need a little Mac & Cheese in my life, so I can start saying “YES”, even when I might have a million excuses not to! @chicago_cm #creativemornings #creativemorningschi #lifeofyes #fridaymorninginspiration #macandcheeseproductions

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Wise questions for the would-be #pioneer from @sayahillman @chicago_cm

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