{"id":2607,"date":"2025-04-17T10:42:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/?p=2607"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:42:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:42:19","slug":"discover-authenticity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/discover-authenticity\/","title":{"rendered":"Discovering Authenticity: Angel Hicks in H7 Anthology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the vast and interconnected world of self-improvement and entrepreneurial pursuits, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/angelhicks\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/angelhicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angel Hicks<\/a> rises as a beacon of authenticity and empowerment. As a contributor to the <a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/upcoming-events\/success-codefor-business\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/news-feed\/upcoming-events\/success-codefor-business\/\">H7 Anthology, &#8220;Cracking the Success Code: The Best Business Lesson I Ever Learned,&#8221;<\/a> Angel brings forward a story that is both a personal revelation and a guide for others. Through her dynamic enterprises, Evolve Women\u2019s Collective and Infinite Impressions Publishing, Angel embodies the spirit of growth and community, and her chapter in the anthology is a reflection of her transformative journey.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Angel-Hicks-2.png\" alt=\"Angel Hicks rises as a beacon of authenticity and empowerment. As a contributor to the H7 Network&#039;s Anthology, &quot;Cracking the Success Code: The Best Business Lesson I Ever Learned.&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-2608\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Angel-Hicks-2.png 500w, https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Angel-Hicks-2-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Angel-Hicks-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/h7network.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Angel-Hicks-2-96x96.png 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Authors Event details:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc6<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;May 12<br><strong>\ud83d\udd53 Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;4 \u2013 5 PM ET<br><strong>\ud83c\udf10 Where:<\/strong>&nbsp;Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1wQdGb4W0T12GFAMYP82KHQcgq5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP here to join the fun! Visitors are welcome too!<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_cfac30-fa, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_cfac30-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_cfac30-fa\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_cfac30-fa mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_cfac30-fa[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_cfac30-fa\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2607_cfac30-fa wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_cfac30-fa\"><strong>The Beginning: A Leap of Faith and Self-Discovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Angel Hicks\u2019 journey into the world of professional networking and entrepreneurship was not a gentle foray but a leap born out of necessity. A single mother working tirelessly at a dead-end job, she found herself at a crossroads. Introduced to The Business Network by her mother, Angel not only found a new professional avenue but met her future husband, Clay Hicks. This period marked the beginning of her metamorphosis from an introverted wallflower to a confident serial entrepreneur\u2014a transformation fueled by a desire to break free from the confines of a routine existence.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_9d0d8e-93, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_9d0d8e-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_9d0d8e-93\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_9d0d8e-93 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_9d0d8e-93[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_9d0d8e-93\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2607_9d0d8e-93 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_9d0d8e-93\"><strong>Evolving Through Challenges: Founding Evolve Women\u2019s Collective<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In her chapter, Angel details her journey from the creation of an executive assistant agency to founding the Evolve Women\u2019s Collective. This dynamic network reflects her vision of a supportive space where women exchange genuine interactions beyond their professional labels. Angel passionately curates an environment conducive to mutual growth, challenging the isolation that often accompanies entrepreneurship. As a Certified Publisher and Author\u2019s Guide, Angel&#8217;s role at Infinite Impressions Publishing allows her to expedite authors\u2019 journeys, aligning perfectly with her lifelong love of the written word.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_2d9262-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_2d9262-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_2d9262-90\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_2d9262-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_2d9262-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_2d9262-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2607_2d9262-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_2d9262-90\"><strong>The Imitation Trap: Breaking Free Through Self-Awareness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A pivotal theme in Angel\u2019s journey is the concept of the &#8220;Imitation Trap.&#8221; Early in her entrepreneurial path, Angel found herself mimicking the success templates of those around her, only to realize it was leading her to burnout and dissatisfaction. Her eureka moment came through self-awareness\u2014understanding that success isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all endeavor but a personal narrative one must write oneself. Her chapter is a testimony to this realization, sharing the lesson that understanding oneself is a continuous journey and the foundation of true success.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_0b8d54-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_0b8d54-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_0b8d54-3f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_0b8d54-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_0b8d54-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_0b8d54-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2607_0b8d54-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_0b8d54-3f\"><strong>Empowering Lessons: Angel\u2019s Contribution to the Anthology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Angel Hicks\u2019 chapter in the anthology is more than a story; it\u2019s an empowering guide for readers. She offers strategies on embracing authenticity as a roadmap to success. Her narrative teaches that life\u2019s stumbles are not setbacks but stepping stones toward a more profound understanding of personal and professional goals. Angel encourages readers to engage in self-reflection, to redefine what success means on a personal level, and to cultivate environments where they can thrive as their authentic selves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet the Authors Event details:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcc6<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;May 12<br><strong>\ud83d\udd53 Time:<\/strong>&nbsp;4 \u2013 5 PM ET<br><strong>\ud83c\udf10 Where:<\/strong>&nbsp;Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1wQdGb4W0T12GFAMYP82KHQcgq5s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSVP here to join the fun! Visitors are welcome too!<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_9a04bb-f3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_9a04bb-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_9a04bb-f3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_9a04bb-f3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2607_9a04bb-f3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_9a04bb-f3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2607_9a04bb-f3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2607_9a04bb-f3\"><strong>Supporting a Community of Growth and Authenticity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Angel\u2019s contribution to the H7 Anthology, along with those of other authors, offers a tapestry of human experiences, each revealing different yet universal aspects of striving for success. Her story is a reminder that while our journeys are unique, the pursuit of authenticity is a common thread. Supporting Angel Hicks and the co-authors of this anthology is not just an endorsement of a book but an affirmation of a shared pursuit of knowledge and betterment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you dive into Angel\u2019s chapter and the anthology as a whole, prepare to be inspired, challenged, and enlightened. Embrace the wisdom within these pages and allow Angel Hicks\u2019 journey to remind you that you are never alone in your pursuit of success, and that being true to oneself is the ultimate key to unlocking the potential within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Authors of Cracking the Success Code: The Best Business Lesson I Ever Learned<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dancasanta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dan Casanta<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/donnagrande1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donna Grande<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/coachhess\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coach Greg Hess<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/angelhicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Angel Hicks<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lorikarpman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lori Karpman<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/claytonrhicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clay Hicks<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jeffpizzino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeff Pizzino<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johnkalusniak\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Kalusniak<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/roy-de-medeiros-aaa00563\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roy Demedeiros<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/billjwalters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bill Walters<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Clay Hicks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/h7network.blog\/networking-101\/relationship\/the-power-of-relationship-centric-networking-predictable-outcomes-through-trusted-relationships\/\">\u201c<em>When you focus on the relationship and not the outcome, your outcomes become more predictable<\/em>\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the vast and interconnected world of self-improvement and entrepreneurial pursuits, Angel Hicks rises as a beacon of authenticity and empowerment. 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