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Robin Tramble aka Empowerment Diva announces Launch of Transformational Dream Launch Mentoring/Coaching Program for aspiring women entrepreneurs

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 27, 2009 at 9:10pm

Robin Tramble aka Empowerment Diva Launches Dream LaunchMentoring and Coaching Program for Savvy Woman Entrepreneursand those that aspire to be.Where can women find reliable resources to assist in therealization of their dreams? Robin Tramble aka The EmpowermentDiva launches a 5 plus week mentoring and coaching program DreamLaunch Mentoring and Coaching!Women are becoming overwhelmed as a result of the economic downturn and someare finding themselves stuck, unable to grasp hold of the energy and persistence to moveforward. Although it has been stated that we may see relief from therecession this year, women are still needing and wanting programs andsystems that will assist them in their endeavor to live their bestempowered life, allowing them to thrive in the midst of any financialcrisis. They are in need of support, systems, advice and accountabilitymeasures that will super-charge their empowering business and personaldevelopment endeavors. According to Robin Tramble, founder/ownerof Robin Tramble International.“It is apparent that there is an echo, a sound of fear, confusion,discouragement and possible defeat. You can choose to survive or takeaction and thrive in 2009! Empowerment is a choice and women must becomedecisive action taking women if they're going to manifest their God givendreams.” Having experienced some of the same things and now living a lifeof empowerment through learned systems and experience I can passionatelyshare strategies and keys to discover your authentic self, get unstuck,overcome overwhelm, fear and how to stay focused in crisis. I have also hadthe experience of watching empowering success in my own life and the lives of the many women I influence across the world.”The Empowerment Diva mentors, trains and coaches savvy entrepreneurialwomen ( and those aspiring to be) as they strive to realize theirpersonal, spiritual and professional goals. Robin offers weeklyezines, a community/networkwhere members can participate in forums, blogging andnetworking. Robin Tramble The Empowerment Diva is currently launchinga 5 plus week God inspired mentoring and coaching program for exponentialpersonal, spiritual and business growth.The three components are Personal/Business Foundation, Success systems andDream builder.The Dream launch Mentoring and Coaching program is an excellent resourcefor women who desire to be equipped with keys and strategies to empowerthem to move to another level in their lives manifesting maximum empowermentand build a sound foundation for their Dream Launch.“It’s the place to be for breakthrough results and to join with like-mindedwomen from across the world in one place striving for their best empowered extraordinary life” Says Robin Tramble“The Dream Launch Mentoring and Coaching program is scheduled to begin theweek of November 2. Women can register now by going to http://www.robintramble.com/Dreamlaunch.htmlBe sure to read some of my client testamonials on the page.###

Women and Business Empowerment: How bad do you want it?

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 22, 2009 at 5:31am

There are many interpretations of the word empowerment. I've listeda simple definition below.Empowerment: The act of giving power and authority to a person to perform his designated tasks and being enabled to do what is needed to accomplish agiven task, goal and mission.Empowerment is a choice. You either choose to embrace empowermentby learned life skill sets and other avenues or choose to sabotage anylevel of success by continuing disempowering behaviors, neglectingto learn and apply best practices and by failing to get clear on yourvision, goals and purpose in life.Women today fulfill many roles and most are either in businessand experience phenomenal success or in business and are slowlybecoming disenchanted with the whole idea of women in business.Business empowerment entails being diligent in utilizing effectivesystems. Just as you have a system down for washing clothes, payingbills or handling correspondence etc., there are systems that when useddiligently will empower your business.The question is how bad to you want it? Business Empowerment.I was watching the movie "Temptations" with my family and I recall onescene where Berry Gordy asked his quality control team when listeningto one of the Temp's songs which one would you choose the record or asandwich? The response to the first song was a sandwich.The next time he asked their response was the record. Being arecording artist and songwriter myself I totally understood whatwas being implied.The concept was in order for the song to be a hit a customer would needto desire the record so much that they would pass up buying something toeat if they had to make that choice.Well how do you see your business? Do you want it bad enough that you'dpass up a couple nights out to be able to invest in the system or program thatyou know will propel you forward? Or is the desire not strong enough and youcould still put it off saying to yourself "it will happen."Do you desire it bad enough to put in hours weekly with a marketing planfor realized growth instead of watching your favorite show? Or do you lackthe burning desire to pass up the show to gain new ground in your marketingefforts?Do you desire it bad enough to stop the insanity "doing the same thingexpecting different results" and connect with new systems, strategiesand an accountability measure? Or do you feel that you have all theinformation you need and that it will get better if you just keep workingharder?You must want business empowerment more than just saying affirmations daily.Your desire must be a burning desire a must have in order to propel youtowards the maximum empowerment you so desire to realize.You will never have the business you want without diligent pursuit,mindset shifts, goals, clarity of vision and more.It's going to take more than a casual approach to any endeavor.Business empowerment and ultimate success, how bad do you want it?I'd like to help you become clear on your vision, goals, unique positioning andequip you with proven strategies and keys to turbo-charge your business empowerment.Join me for my Teleseminar series here:http://www.RobinTramble.com/Dreamsalive.htmlSecrets to business breakthrough,clarity of vision, goals andyour unique positioning so you can finally realize your dreams.Robin Tramble Life Empowerment Mentor/Trainer/Coach empowers womento discover their authentic self, get unstuck and live their best empowered lifeby nurturing their spirit, soul and body.(c) Robin Tramble

It's Time To Connect The Dots

Posted by Joan Gilchrist on October 21, 2009 at 10:59pm

“To be a poor man is hard, but to be a poor race in a land of dollars is the very bottom of hardships.”- W.E.B. Dubois, The Souls of Black Folk

Listen to George Fraser, as he summarizes the State Of Black America.

The Black Business Builders Club has connected with the National Black Business Trade Association (NBBTA) to create a forum which unifies Black Americans, from all walks of life. We are rebuilding our communities across the country, by supporting each others businesses and RECYCLING the "Black Dollar." If you have a desire or interest in paying it forward, then I invite you to take a look inside THE BLACK BUSINESS BUILDERS CLUB

Every Woman Entrepreneur, WAHM should do this to accelerate their ultimate success.

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 10, 2009 at 9:11am

As woman entrepreneurs and a WAHM we are met with daily challengesthat if left to ourselves may take months and even years to overcome.There is one thing that if and when you commit to do will rendermaximized empowering success and that one thing is to have a mentor.You can have a mentor for your personal, spiritual and or business growth.This is what Oprah Winfrey says about a mentor:A mentor is someone who allows you to see the hope inside yourself…someone who allows you to know that no matter how dark the night, inthe morning joy will come… someone who allows you to see the higherpart of yourself when sometimes it becomes hidden to your own view.I think mentors are important and I don't think anybody makes it inthe world without some form of mentorship. Nobody makes it alone.Nobody has made it alone. And we are all mentors to people even whenwe don't know it."How many of you would rather reinvent the wheel or learn everythingby hard knocks?How many of you long for someone to just listen and at the appropriatetime offer value added feed back?Ever feel like you’re all alone and find it hard to stay motivated?You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, you don’t have to do it alone and there is someone who is ready and willing to listen to you and also offer key strategies and wisdom to help you move forward in life.A mentor should be:Someone who is going the way you want to go.Someone with integrity and who you respect.Someone who encourages you to get started and provide energy when you hear them or read their contentSomeone you trust will tell you what you need to hear and not just what you want to hearSomeone that genuinely cares about people and from what you know are authenticThe above should be the minimum that you find in your prospect for a mentor.Benefits of having a mentor include but are not limited to:Someone to listen and guide you in your endeavorsProvides motivationHelps build your self esteem and confidenceIncreases your levels of achievementA couple of things that could hinder your relationship with a mentor:A know it all attitudeWhining and complaining regardless of shared strategiesA lack of opennessLittle or no commitment to the relationshipWhen you invite a mentor into your life and add this valuable resource to your life I guarantee you will accelerate your ultimate success. I know because I have experienced this myself and have gained so much leverage from having mentors in my life at various seasons of my life.I invite you to explore the opportunities afforded you to utilize my mentoring services.My Inner Circle which is a mentoring/coaching group and Dream LaunchMentoring/Coaching program which is a 5 week program with follow up group calls,one on one private calls and more.Think Big. Dream Big. Play a bigger game.Discover the Power of Partnership with God!Robin’s Inner Circle Dream launch Mentoring and Coaching program"It's never too late to redeem your dreams. ~ Sharon Williams

Women's Empowerment: How can a woman entrepreneur resist fear and build courage?

Posted by Robin Tramble on October 3, 2009 at 4:43am

As a woman entrepreneur you are faced with many opportunities togive up and yield to the obstacles that you are sure to face.The question is how do you resist fear and build courage?Fear can hinder you from achieving your goals. Fear can actuallysabotage any effort made towards setting goals, however, once youhave managed to set your goals the objective is to move on them andset action plans to achieve those goals.You may already know that a person's fear can hinder their chancesfor development and for success. Fear in itself can be debilitatingand can limit a person's ability to go through life in a healthy way.There is a good fear, for instance if a bus is heading in your path,swerving you have a right to fear. There is nothing wrong with healthyfear. You are at this time being alerted by fear that there is danger.So how do you resist fear?Make a choice not to entertain fear.Next take time to learn where your fear is originating from.Develop your confidence. Yes, confidence. We may exhibit fear becausewe are not confident in the task we're undertaking or may resort tooperating in fear of failure which is fueled by a lack of confidence.You develop your confidence by being educated in your area of operation,having your vision, mission and strategic plans for building a successfulbusiness in place. You develop your confidence by surrounding yourselveswith empowered, like-minded women, a coach, mentor and or trainer. Alsoby identifying programs and services that will empower you to stand outfrom your competition and operate in excellence within your niche.Move in the face of fear. Let's face it there will be times that you are experiencing fear so you might as well make the choice that when thishappens you are going to move, simply move forward in the face of fear.Don't focus on fear. Focus on building faith and becoming faith-full.You see fear is the opposite of Faith. So if you're not operating inFaith then you are operating in Fear. The objective is not to put allof our focus on eliminating fear but embracing life skills that allowus to freely move forward.Which brings me to the next area and that is courage.What is courage?Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger,fear, or difficulty synonyms Courage, mettle, spirit, resolution,tenacity mental or moral strength to resist opposition, danger, orhardship. Courage implies firmness of mind and will in the face ofdanger or extreme difficulty .Miriam Webster DictionaryBuilding courage will help you take risks to a brighter future that youordinarily would not take. When you build courage, you put fear behind you.Courage is the process of admitting that you have fears, yet you arewilling to find a way to defeat those fears and not allow these fears totake control of you. It is ok to experience your fears at appropriate times.Building courage will allow you to self-direct yourself in life. You willlearn to accept consequences and rewards gracefully.A person that has learned to accept responsibility is a courageousperson who will often feel motivated to accept blame and responsibilitywhile reviewing their actions and using what they learn to move forward.You will not find courageous people stepping back when opportunities cometheir way, they will step to the front.On the other hand, a courageous person will step back and take a view at his orher mistakes gracefully.One key thing essential to building your courage is to always involve yourselfin self improvement. A person willing to improve their life will relax.This person will relax even when plans fail. For instance, if it stormed thenext day the person will find something else to occupy her time andfeel just as fulfilled while participating in this activity and still beingproductive knowing that the opportune time will come for the postponed event.Inner peace is also key. There's nothing like facing challenges and set backswith much more ease because you have inner peace.Yes, as a woman entrepreneur you will face obstacles and things may not always go the way you've planned but with continued self improvement, personal, spiritual and business development you will learn to resist fear and move forward with courage.Now I invite you to take it a step further and receive support, tips and connect to transformational resourcesby requesting my 3 free empowering gifts to you. Click hereDiscover your authentic self, get unstuck and live your best empowered life by nurturing your "Spirit, Soul and Body." If you enjoyed this article you'll enjoy Robin's products, services and programs especially for savvy women, woman entrepreneurs and those that aspire to be. Connect with Robin Tramble , Life Empowerment Mentor,Trainer and Coach to women across the world.(c) 2009 Robin G. TrambleWould you like to use this article on your website, blog or in your ezine?You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it and retrieve the complete article:--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Robin Tramble a Life/Marriage Empowerment Mentor/Trainer/Coach is passionate about empowering women to discover their authentic self, get unstuck and live their best empowered life by nurturing their "Spirit, Soul and Body."Request your fre.e access to Robin's empowering ezine for savvy entrepreneurial women "Highlights of Empowerment and Total Wellness." Receive empowering tips,empoweringaudio and her special report "Barriers to empowerment."http://www.RobinTramble.com/EmpowermentC.html

Who are you? The Woman Entrepreneur and personal branding

Posted by Robin Tramble on September 18, 2009 at 8:59pm

Who are you? Do your clients, customers recognize who you are? Would prospects recognize who you are and become immediately attracted to you? Or would theyturn away because there's nothing for them to identify with.If you answered no or I don't know to the above it's time that you learnedmore about personal branding.Think about Johnson and Johnson, Pepsi,Joyce Meyer, Kelloggs they are all branded and all you have to do is say the word and people know exactly what you are talking about. Some more than others, however, there is branding involved.So you may be asking how do I begin building my personal brand?Personal branding is the process whereby people and their careers aremarked as brands. It has been noted that while previous self-helpmanagement techniques were about self-improvement, the personal brandingconcept suggests instead that success comes from self packaging. The termis thought to have been first used and discussed in an 1997 articleby Tom Peters,Your brand is how people think about you. Learning more about you,self discovery and assessment is key in beginning the process ofpersonal branding. This process also involves developing your vision,what makes you unique and how you can help others.Your vision is like a compass a guiding light. It helps us to stay focusedon our goals and plans in life.When taking on the endeavor to build your brand keep the following in mind....It's important to consider how you communicate visually, verbally andin writing. If you don't know you're actually branding yourself in yourblogging.You also make it easier to develop your marketing plan when you build yourpersonal brand.What makes you different or unique?How would you say people describe you or better yet how do you describe yourself?Do you know who your target market or audience is?Some may consider this your niche. So very important and no it doesn'tcut off your reach in essence it expands it because instead of grasping for strawsyou know where to put your focus.It's also key to discover your why. Why do you do what you do?What motivates you?What sets you apart?Do you have a creative angle to what you do?If you want to accelerate the process towards your empowering successit's important to start developing your personal brand.Who are you? Start taking notes and write down your values, what you'dlike to do in life, how you'd like to be seen, what sets you apart and thenuse some of this to develop your vision statement andyou'll be on your way to a definite brand of YOU inc.If you'd like more information on discovering your authentic self andgetting started on your personal branding contact me or get connectedwith my Inner Circle.

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Change Your Mind & Shift Your Paradigm + A Special Gift To Those Ning Sites and Members That Love & Support "Success Driven Divas"

Posted by THE CONFIDENCE ARCHITECT on September 1, 2009 at 8:32pm

As My Special Gift To Those Ning Sites and Their Members That Love and Support "SUCCESS DRIVEN DIVAS"

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF One of My Favorite Ebook " 23 Simple Strategies to Immediately Begin Empowering Your Life Design Everyday" for Only $3.00Change Your Mind and Shift Your Paradigm: Using Positive Self-Talk to Conquer Any GoalBy V. Ivana Foster, The Confidence ArchitectFounder and Owner of The North Star Life Empowerment Program, Platinum Level Coaching for Success Driven Divas.Do you feel like you are always talking yourself out of success? As soon as you start to set goals for yourself, do you suddenly have nagging thoughts about how you aren't up to the task or how you simply aren't qualified to carry it through?If you have ever experienced either situation, you need to change the way you respond to your inner dialogue. Instead of obeying your negative commands, you can use positive self-talk to counter the negativity and overcome nearly all anxious thoughts.Setting Goals and Sticking to Them with Positive Self-TalkAre you initially filled with excitement when you first set goals for yourself? Are these thoughts then followed by self-doubt and self-defeating thoughts that stop you in your tracks before you even get started?It can be difficult to make the most of your life when you are constantly talking yourself out of being a success. It can be frustrating and discouraging to have these thoughts constantly plaguing you. Many of us, in fact, don't even realize we have them! All we know is that we don't have the confidence to stick to our plans and reach our goals.But there's another way!Positive self-talk is an effective way to set goals and ensure that you stick to them, even if you have never been able to do this before. The way this works is that you decide what goal is important to you, and then you plan the logistics of how you are going to attain this goal. When self-doubt starts kicking in, you will respond with affirmations that prove your success without surrendering to the negative pressure. Since you're reading this article, it's clear that you're no quitter and you're certainly not a failure, so start believing in yourself!Re-Programming Your MindAffirmations are essentially positive statements that re-program your mind for the positive. The moment you have a self-defeating thought you'd be able to counter the negative with a motivating statement. An example of a positive affirmation is: "I am worthy of great success," or "I see myself in the winner's circle." What this does is replace negativity with thoughts that will help you move toward your goals instead of further away from them.Positive self-talk is easier to implement than you might think. You may not be aware of the severity of the negative dialogue currently within your mind. However, once you begin with positive self-talk, you will suddenly realize that you are self-sabotaging the goals you set for yourself from the minute that you make them. This process can open your eyes to exactly how much this inner conversation has been interfering with your life. You'll feel hopeful that you can now set goals and surpass them.Through positive self-talk you will be able easily set long and short-term goals for yourself. And when you use affirmations, you'll have accessible tools to help you push yourself further than ever before. Learning to quiet negativity with positive thoughts is a great move toward setting and attaining future goals with ease.As Always,

Love YOUR LIFE. Achieve YOUR GOALS. Love YOUR DREAMS...on THIS DAY!P.S.Remember to Grab Your Special Gift Today

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Changing the Current

Posted by Cherri Walston on September 10, 2009 at 2:54pm

There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them.--Denis WaitleyMany women in transition are finding themselves under economic pressures from a job loss, divorce, or phase-of-life-changes. I can remember feeling the pinch myself as a professional women a few years back when I was released from my position, ending a marriage and dealing with the possibility of losing my sight. I was trying to juggle a mortgage, rising debt, finding a job and managing my health at the same time. In the midst of the raging seas, I was learning how to sail my ship and change the current of my circumstances. I am not the only woman who has felt or is feeling their back against the wall these days. We, as professional women, are being overlooked or under-looked in the workplace, our pay is not equal to our efforts, or no flexible time is available to take care of the needs of our family.As a career transition coach, I encourage women to be innovative, explorative and to view their circumstances with new eyes. Most of the women I encounter are frustrated with their jobs and want to start a business but aren’t sure what type of business venture they want to pursue. On the other hand, some women have talents/gifts and are using them as hobbies, have never considered using them as business opportunities, or afraid to step out and take it to the next level. After my life-changing currents, I knew it was time to embrace the entrepreneur spirit. The Jazzy Coach, LLC and Ardyss businesses helped stimulate my purpose, passion and dedication to empowering women.So if you are reading this and are contemplating a business idea as a result of a lost job, or need to find a way to bring in more money as your household income has dramatically decreased, NOW is the time to create your own current in this big sea of the professional marketplace.Here are a few tips to help you ride the wave:1. Shift your gears from the QUIET ZONE into the STRIKE ZONE. Yes, our economy is in troubled waters, but this is not the time to “wait it out”, be it the economy or just your own fear. The QUIET ZONE is a peaceful and comfortable place, but a non-proactive and stagnant one too. You are a gifted/talented woman with vision and ideas DON’T rest on them. The STRIKE ZONE can be uncomfortable a bit, but that’s where the fruit is and it’s the only way you are going to grow. Staying stagnant will not change the current.2. Be UNIQUE, you don’t have to compete. When you assess you personal and professional skills, you will be surprised how they can lead you into a business venture. In changing my current, I used my own pain and frustrations to create streams of income. I’m allowing my experiences to create my uniqueness. You never now, your pain just maybe leading you to your purpose in life. Make it a mission to be authentic – don’t fall prey to being someone other than who you are. Your gifts and talents will make room for you.3. Build strong NETWORKS and ALLIANCES. There’s one thing for sure, as women, we know how to gather and socialize. We host parties at our homes, family reunions, facilitate meetings – you name it, and we can pull it off. You can use those same skills in building professional relationships. Let people know what you are doing and what you are looking for in your business. Find diverse groups to be a part of and make some connections – someone may hold the key to what you need to jump-start your business venture.In this classic book, The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles, he states,” there is abundance of opportunity for the man who will go with the tide instead of trying to swim against it”. If you have positioned yourself in a box, come out NOW enter the STRIKE ZONE. No more swimming against the tide (economic depression).Be free and ride the waves of success as you are creating your own current!If you need help with changing your current or jump-starting a business idea, contact The Transition Coach for more information.

DO SETBACKS STOP YOU ALTOGETHER? CONQUERING THIS ANIMAL

Posted by THE CONFIDENCE ARCHITECT on August 27, 2009 at 9:48pm

THE NORTH STAR LIFE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, Platinum Level Coaching for Success Driven Divas.Do Setbacks Stop You Altogether?By V. Ivana Foster, M.Ed., Certified SR(tm) Coach, Life Empowerment Coach(aka, The Confidence Architect)Forrest Gump was right...Life IS like a box of chocolates.There are assorted flavors that are sweet, chewy, and sometimes nutty. We may not even like all of the chocolates in the box, but we have to deal with them.There are many words to describe what happens when we don’t get what we want. Some use the term “failure” but even that word is used in the wrong context sometimes. We opt for words like “setback” and “stalled.”Whatever you want to call it, these are the road bumps in life. If life was always smooth sailing, we’d be pretty poorly equipped people. The first rough patch and we’d probably be carried off in a strait jacket.Have you ever seen the hands of a farmer? His skin is wrinkled and dark from long winters and blistering summers. On his palms are thick areas of skin from tousling with ropes and equipment. Those calluses form in response to his work so that the next time, his hands will be prepared for the ropes.Setbacks are meant to function in the same way. One area where we experience setbacks is in weight loss and management. Oh, the stories we could probably tell. When the scale creeps up, we are mobilized to dig in our heels and work harder. Or, are we?With the proper help, we will bounce back.Setbacks can beat us down to where we don’t want to try anymore. It is hard to make it alone, but having someone else positive along for the ride can soften the road bumps and keep us moving in a positive direction.Some setbacks require the incorporation of a life empowerment coach to overcome. Their job and goal is to be a sounding board for you. If needed, they offer sound advice to get you going again. This person is your counterweight to keep your life in balance when it threatens to tip one way or another.Part of bouncing back from a loss or setback is putting the situation in proper perspective. You lost the race, because you didn’t practice enough or the other racers were better. Counter that setback with more practice. Even ask for tips from other racers. Look to the positive side for answers to setbacks. Write out a list of positives and negatives if you have to.Would it feel good to give up? Of course it wouldn’t. You’d harp on your loss.Getting back in the saddle as soon as possible is the key to regaining your confidence and the will to try again.As Always,Love Your Life. Achieve Your Goals. Live Your Dreams...on THIS DAY!My Heart is For Your Success,~Ivana, The Confidence Architect

Looking for Powerful Workshops for Women's Empowerment Conference

Posted by Mothyna James-Brightful on September 16, 2009 at 5:40pm

Greetings!Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation, Inc. (HWHN) hosts an annual conference held each April as a finale to Woman’s History Month. The 7th Annual conference is Saturday, April 17, 2010 at Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries in Baltimore, MD from 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our theme is Essentially ME confirming that at the core of every woman is true beauty.The purpose of this full day conference is to help perpetuate a nation-wide movement of healing for our families and communities, in order to generate a vibrant future. HWHN Conference is a movement to gather, educate and encourage women from all cultures and backgrounds to utilize each other for our common goals of personal, community and nation-wide advancement. Our expected audience participation is 300 plus women from the Baltimore, Virginia, Washington, D.C., New York and Pennsylvania areas.The Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Experience includes: Dedicated presenters with interactive workshops The participation of over 300 professionals, college students, community leaders, and more! Powerful address during luncheon with Keynote Speaker Uplifting support for women in transitional housing Entertainment Healing Village Marketplace Exciting giveaways 7 years of community support!Call for PresentersWe are requesting workshops that are informative, interactive and appropriate for women 16 and up. We are seeking presenters who are passionate about helping women to empower themselves and understand the relevance of each woman being a part of the cure needed in our communities. Additionally, details are available. Please email conference@partofthecure.org.We invite you to submit a proposal detailing your workshop via email at conference@partofthecure.org, no later than November 16, 2009 by 5pm. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted. Presenters will be notified of accepted proposals by January 5, 2010.

Are you happy?

Posted by Akilah Mayasa on July 25, 2009 at 4:00pm

Are you happy? I mean really truly happy. Now I'm not talking about perfect, I mean we all have ideas about what could make our lives better. I'm not talking about being content either. I am talking about genuine happiness. Before you answer that question, I want you to think about two things:1. How do you define happiness? What does it really mean to you?2. What makes you happy?Now, based on the answers to those questions, are you happy?If you say yes, GREAT! That means that you are on the right track. Now what are you going to do about it? That's right, how are you going to maintain it? How are you gonna take it to the next level?If the answer is no, then my question for you is the same: what are you going to do about it?Let's face it, happiness is a choice. Just the same, success is also a choice. Not just one choice, but a series of choices. A process. The bright side is that you are never too young or too old to change direction and get busy. You can decide today, right now, to be happy and successful.Take a second and think about it. Let me remind you that it is going to be a challenge. It's gonna take some hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. Remember, anything worth having is worth the sacrifice it takes to get it.Whatever you dream of doing, no matter how wild or far fetched it may seem to others, is possible.Microsoft was a dream to Bill Gates at some point, and what do you think his friends and family thought? I mean computers were not even commonplace. And Al Gore's family and friends must have though he was all types of crazy. He had a dream of using computers to allow people to communicate and connect all over the world, instantaneously. Thus the birth of the Internet. Where would we be if he was afraid to dream?As my dad always says "Dreamers built the world."The first step in Discovering your Dreams is to really think about what those dreams are.Your Homework:* Get a 2 spiral notebooks, or a legal pad and a spiral notebook. See you next week.* Come back next weekend for the next step in the process* Comment below and tell me:What do you dream of doing? What do the people in your life have to say about that?You can subscribe to this blog at www.discoveryourdreams.blogspot.comFollow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/XperiencEduCorp

Are You Living the Life You Want?

Posted by Lisa Willis on May 27, 2009 at 2:09pm

Living the life you want can be achieved by anyone. It all starts with your mind set and believing that you can have, do and be anything that you can imagine. Walt Disney once said, “if you can dream it, you can do it.” This is exactly true, but you must take action. One of the coaching exercises that I like to suggest to my clients is visualization. In this exercise, I ask my clients to take in a couple of deep breaths to help them relax and clear their minds. Then, I ask them to visualize themselves doing something that they are truly passionate about in which they see themselves living the lifestyle they want. In further creating the lifestyle you want, you can begin to ask yourself the following lifestyle questions:Am I living up to my full potential?Am I satisfied living this way?What am I tolerating?What am I waiting for?What do I really want?What would it look like to wake up happy and excited every morning?What is presently consuming my time and energy that I wish I could eliminate?Am I eating the right kinds of food?If I could change my lifestyle what would I do differently?Am I tolerating something that I could eliminate?What would really make me happy right now?Who can help me create the life I want?Lisa Willishttp://www.twitter.com/lisawilliscoach

Create your own economy by turning your expertise into CA$H

Posted by Frantonia Pollins on April 29, 2009 at 3:00am

One of the biggest frustrations in internet marketing is that you have to sell thousands of $10-$20 ebooks each year in order to make a full-time living online. The logistics can be pretty daunting.There are a few ways to get over this hurdle.1. Reach more people. (Get more customers.)2. Write more ebooks. (Offer more low end products.)3. Offer a higher-end product or service that your existing customers can pay more for. (Charge more for... something.)Many people flinch at the third option. The thought of putting together a huge course or a big DVD package that they can sell for $100 or more sounds like a ton of work.However, in Jimmy D. Brown's usual way, he's found a way to help marketers earn more with their EXISTING business. That's the part that I love about this. It doesn't even entail setting up a new website. You can just add this to your current business and multiply your income immediately.what is it?Coaching. Personal one-on-one e-coaching.Jimmy's been doing this for years. And, every time he offers coaching, it sells out.Unfortunately, he found that offering email coaching can have a few problems. The main one is, of couse, email deliverability. It's obviously a problem if you offer e-coaching and then don't receive emails from your customer.So, Jimmy hired a software engineer and had him design a simple online interface so that he could communicate privately with his coaching clients inside this software. He's been making improvements to that same script, and now he's making it available for purchase.The first thing you'll want to do is check out the software http://infoprofitshare.com/go.php?offer=fmpollins&pid=12At the site, you'll see all of the features and even be able to even read the user manual before buying.If you've been thinking of adding a high-ticket item to your sales process or offering e-coaching, it just got easy.Best wishes,Frantonia PollinsWealth & Success Coach

5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Life Through Your Actions and Attitude

Posted by THE CONFIDENCE ARCHITECT on April 18, 2009 at 7:47pm

Subscribe Today!5 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Life Through Your Actions and AttitudeThis article is dedicated to the winner within YOU.Main Principle Mindset: Everyday that we Wake, ...we WIN!Given this wonderful and awesome feeling, it is up to each one of us to maintain this uplifting positive attitude that, in turn, direct us through our daily journey within this beautiful universe. Oftentimes, our words and self-talk serve as the root of our thoughts which in turns impacts our actions, those actions that cause us to maintain the winning attitude or, allow others and/or situations to take it away.Unconsciously we sabotage our own efforts to maintain the Win everyday. (Yes!...WE allow this to happen) This can be corrected immediately by making a conscious choice to keep failure at bay and to maintain that Winning Attitude regarding both our personal and professional interactions and goals.Failure is not fatal but it can be avoided when you take the necessary steps to ensure your success. Here are a few pitfalls to navigate around.1. Have a plan - Winging it doesn’t always work. In fact, if you are serious about your goals, winging it is never a good idea. Map out a strategy for getting your goals met. Now, just because you write it down doesn’t mean it is set in stone. Plans change but without one, you never really know where you are going or will end up.2. Set deadlines that you can meet - The point of setting a goal is to achieve it. The goal itself might not be easy but it can be realized if you break it down into steps. Unrealistic timelines introduce the possibility of failure into the equation. Let’s say that you want to learn to swim. Giving the goal three weeks is not going to cut it. In fact, when the deadline comes and you still can’t swim, you might just give up.3. Choose your goals for yourself - Sometimes we pursue certain goals because of someone else. It is their desire to speak French or climb a mountain but we take it on for whatever reason. If the desire to achieve is not there, neither will be the success. Lack of a motive for your goals will stop the train every time.4. Don’t do it alone - No man or woman is an island. You interact with people each day. If you are having trouble achieving a goal, ask for help in the way of support. It is hard to reach the finish line when no one is cheering for you. Find the support and resources you need for success and use them.5. Face your fears - As weird as it sounds, there is a fear of success that is going around. If you achieve this one goal, everyone will expect bigger and better things. Even if that’s not true it is the mindset of someone who fears failure. Instead of concentrating on the goal at hand, they worry about future goals that are still floating in the ether. When fear strikes, tell yourself that you will only think of the current goal and not a future that is not reality.Have you met with failure and disappointment in the past when it comes to achieving your goals? Look at the above list and see if any one of these points derailed your goals. If so, deal with the problem and get back on track.Your Life, Your Goals, Your Desires, Your Dreams...then it's Your Responsibility! A person or situation (i.e. recession) CAN NOT define you....WITHOUT Your Permission.

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How To Juice Up Your Wedding Planning Business

Posted by PaulaNQ on November 16, 2008 at 11:03pm

With all the entrepreneurial women here I wanted to be sure to share this article that I recently wrote for E-Zine Articles.You can read the full article at:http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Juice-Up-Your-Wedding-Planning-Business&id=1650378Please read, rate and comment as you feel moved.One of my specialties is coaching businesses on how to creatively integrate network marketing as an additional revenue stream and value add for their clients.Please feel free to contact me if you are trying to figure out if a network marketing opportunity is a good fit for your business. I have a lot of experience and expertise in that area.Sincerely,

How to Create a "Media Buzz"

Posted by Beverly Mahone on June 27, 2008 at 2:20pm

No one’s going to know anything about you do unless you tell them. You have to “create a buzz.” What does that mean? It means you have to market yourself in such a way that creates attention to you and visibility.How do you do that?Promote Yourself. Don’t Be Shy. If you want to be recognized for what you do you have to promote yourself. I am a big fan of Press Releases, however, they only work if you know how to write them. As a former News Assignment Editor I can tell you first-hand that an overwhelming majority of releases get tossed by journalists because they are either poorly written, lack newsworthiness or are just plain dull. The headline of your press release should be an attention grabber.Which one of these headlines would make you want to read more?Invite Me Over to Trash Your HouseNew Author Wants to Help You Organize Your HouseIf you’re an author, find a way to tie your book into a current news event. Or better yet, create your own media news event. Romance authors, for example, should always be able to capitalize during the holidays---especially Valentine’s Day.You can also promote yourself thru blogging and connecting to groups and organizations—both on and offline.

Build a Media Plan

Posted by Beverly Mahone on June 27, 2008 at 12:11am

Identify the radio and or television shows you would like to be interviewed on. Listen to those programs so you can get an idea of the interviewing style of the host. Find out the kind of topics he or she tends to focus on to see if you would be a good fit for their show. The worst thing you can do is send an email or media release to someone who focuses on politics and you want to talk about gardening. Also, it certainly doesn’t hurt to let the host know you listened to a particular show and how much you enjoyed it as you pitch yourself as a guest.Don't limit yourself to just the stations in your immediate area. Make sure you cover as much territory as possible. Remember, radio interviews can be done over the telephone. Another thing: If you know you're going to be on vacation in a particular area on a specific date, contact the stations in that market and let them know you'll be available. You don't have to tell them you're on vacation---just that you'll be in the area. And don't be afraid to hype up the fact that the Host is getting a great opportunity to interview you.Know the News of the Day: By knowing what's happening in and around your world, you should figure out how you can tie in your book---especially if you're a non-fiction author. For example: If there's a school shooting in your community and you've written a book young people and crime, call all of the media outlets and offer yourself as an expert.

How to Shine the Media Spotlight on You

Posted by Beverly Mahone on June 29, 2008 at 11:46pm

My mother used to say “Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket.” What that means in this case is don’t spend all of your time and energy focusing on trying to get on Oprah. Sure, it’s everyone’s dream to be on her show or any one of the other major national talk shows but until that happens, you need to spread yourself around.Expose yourself to the “little fish of the sea.” By that I mean, don’t rule out your local media no matter how small it might be. Also, there are plenty of internet radio station hosts and podcasters who would love to have you as a guest on their shows. Because practically everyone has the capability of listening through their computer or an ipod, you still get the opportunity for good exposure. I, personally, believe that even if only one person has listened to my interview and then turned around and bought my book, then my interview was a success. Also, you never know who might be listening to help you get your big break.Another thing: Just because you may live in Ohio doesn’t mean you can’t do an interview in California. Remember, many interviews are now conducted over the telephone. Do your homework and find out what stations might want to bring you on as a guest.

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