Popular culture often misrepresents the concept of personal empowerment by placing emphasis on attaining a subjective emotion in which one feels empowered. However, empowerment by its very definition requires increasing our actual influence within our social sphere, whether we do so within our intimate relationships our larger social context, as citizens or as consumers.
But how can we find or use that influence and what does this have to do with a car?
Audi brought the soul of their new Q3 and their “Hold Nothing Back” mantra to Nashville, Tennessee recently where they showcased not only the new vehicle, but more importantly business owner who’s creative voices are at the top of their game who are pushing boundaries and shattering expectations of what is possible in their profession.
What was discovered in Nashville was the opportunity to “Hold Nothing Back,” something that the action sports industry knows all about. If a rider or an athlete held something back, the progression of the sport would have never happened.
So who are these game changers, these experts in their fields and still…. what does this have to do with a new car?
At the Audi Culinary Dinner Series, PROOF, in Nashville, Action Sports Today was able to meet with Chef Ashley Christensen, who won the 2019 James Beard Outstanding Chef Award, as well as Ann Marshall (High Wire Distilling Company, Charleston, SC) & Joanne Canady-Brown (The Gingered Peach, Lawrenceville, NJ), two of the alumni of the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (WEL), a part of the James Beard Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Programs presented by Audi. The WEL Program is for a class of up to 20 women who attend a five-day entrepreneurship and leadership training program, developed with Babson College. Targeted to women chefs/owners of one restaurant or food business looking to expand and grow, the curriculum will address advanced business and finance concerns related to entrepreneurship and expansion, as well as provide gender-specific training and leadership development.
Again……car?
We can talk about the Audi Q3 performance, offered in two trim levels, the Q3 and Q3 S-Line, both offering the same engines and performance with their 2.0L engine that puts out 228 hp. and 258 lb-ft. of torque, which give it plenty of power. Its 0-60 mph is 7.0 seconds — faster than the previous model by 1.2 seconds, but beyond the car, it is what does the car or having a car bring you as far as opportunities?
A car is freedom. A car is a lifestyle statement. But for many a car is opportunity. An opportunity to discover you passion wherever it leads.
And if that passion leads you “off road” don’t worry the Quattro all-wheel drive system, is standard on all Q3 trim packages.
Personal empowerment means giving yourself permission to succeed. But it doesn’t mean “going it alone.” Chances are, you’ll need the input, support and guidance of others to achieve your objectives, good thing there is an excellent navigation system dubbed the virtual cockpit.
You are the captain of your life, especially when you are in the drivers seat of the Q3. Bring others along in your journey to “Hold Nothing Back” because the Audi Q3 seats 5. The interior is top quality and offers one of the best audio systems available via Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System. The Q3 really offers everything you could want.
So give it a drive today and discover your passion to “Hold Nothing Back.” Learn more about the Audi Q3 here.