Meet Lacey Eibert Keigley

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Lacey Eibert Keigley. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Lacey below.

Lacey , first a big thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and insights with us today. I’m sure many of our readers will benefit from your wisdom, and one of the areas where we think your insight might be most helpful is related to imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is holding so many people back from reaching their true and highest potential and so we’d love to hear about your journey and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
I’m not entirely sure you need to overcome imposter syndrome.

It’s not that I’d encourage low self-esteem, but I don’t think that’s the same as imposter syndrome. I think we all should recognize that even when we reach a business goal or a personal achievement, the truth is we still wonder a little bit if that is enough, if we’ve reached what we expected. If it was luck or hard work or opportunity or a combo of all of the above. And knowing we ALL feel this way can remind us that folks we admire and accomplishments we aim for are never the ONLY thing. They are never the essence of who we are.

Every person feels like maybe they’re not measuring up. And the empathy that remembering that creates in each of us is exactly what makes us all better humans.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
Travelers Rest Here is a company that exists solely to tell the stories of the people and the places of a small place called Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

Yes, it is a town as pretty as its name!

If you want to know where to eat on your next date night, if your roof needs repairing, if you want to find the cutest AirBnB for Aunt Sue’s upcoming visit, we’ve got you covered.

The heartbeat of TRH is PEOPLE – getting to know them, helping you to get to know them. The best part of my job is building relationships with shop owners, with locals, with folks visiting from out of town. Oh – and it’s pretty fantastic to visit every local restaurant or nearby trail to write about them too.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Teachability. Even when you are an expert in your field, there is more to learn. Looking at experiences and opportunities as moments of growth will keep you in a healthy mindset.

Good communication.
It might seem small, but it matters. Double check your grammar. Read that email twice. Be clear and concise and direct.

Sincerity.
Good relationships are the backbone of any business. And those take work, getting to know people and sharing your genuine self with them.

One of the best ways I have found to grow in these areas is to be the same person in both work life and regular life. This doesn’t mean you don’t need separation between your job and your home – you definitely do. But it does mean that personal growth will also be professional growth.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
I’m always looking to collaborate with folks in my job. In fact, collaboration is the heart of my business model.

I love working with small businesses, local writers and videographers and other creatives. I love when they share their stories and when they help our readers and followers to understand and love our town better.

If folks want to collaborate, they should reach out to me via email – [email protected]

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