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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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Women's Empowerment Tips: Positive thinking extends life!

Posted by Robin Tramble on August 31, 2009 at 9:51pm
I have been a believer of the power of positive thinking and living.No we cannot just participate in positive thinking and believe thatis the solution and everything will manifest magically, however, thiscoupled with other life skill sets will greatly enhace the results youreceive from any endeavor to live your best empowered life, anextraordinary life.I'm sharing an article that provides proof of the power ofpositive thinking.Scientists have come up with proof of the power of positive thinking.They have found people who have a sunny, optimistic outlook on growing older live longer than those who are constantly worrying.Positive self-perceptions can prolong life expectancyYale University researchersThe research suggests that people who feel bad about getting old accelerate the ageing process.In contrast a positive attitude will add more years to your life than not smoking or taking regular exercise.A team of American psychologists found that people who were positive about ageing lived an average of 7.5 years longer than those who regretted the passing years.They believe that negative thoughts about the ageing process have a direct impact on the will to live.Better than low blood pressureThe researchers, led by Dr Becca Levy, from Yale University, in Connecticut, said the effect of a positive attitude towards ageing was greater than physiological measures such as low blood pressure and cholesterol - each of which is thought to add a maximum of four years to life.The effect was even more pronounced than factors such as keeping weight down, not smoking and taking exercise - each thought to add between one and three years to life.The researchers studied information from 660 volunteers aged fifty plus.Death rates among the participants were compared with their responses to a survey conducted 23 years earlier.The volunteers were asked if they agreed or disagreed to statements such as "as you get older, you are less useful".Dr Levy's team believe the sheer will to live partly explains the link between positive thinking and longevity. However, they don't think it is the only reason.StressThey believe another factor is the effect of stress on the heart.Previous research has shown that the hearts and arteries of elderly people exposed to negative ageing stereotypes do not respond well to stress.People could have negative thoughts about aging picked up from society without even being aware of them, said the researchers."Our study carries two messages," they wrote."The discouraging one is that negative self-perceptions can diminish life expectancy."The encouraging one is that positive self-perceptions can prolong life expectancy."The researchers warn that a poor attitude towards the elderly in Western societies may exacerbate the problems. It is time to stop knocking the old, they say, and make them feel good.The research is published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2158336.stmWhat are you thinking?Coming up "How your subconscious thoughts are tricking you into to sabotagedempowering success and what you can do to stop them"Learn more about positive thinking, mindset breakthroughs, confidence,self esteem, empowering successand more. Visit here and be sure to request my empowering ezine and receive 2 additional gifts.Empowering you,Robin aka Empowerment Diva
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Women's Empowerment:What one thing do successful entrepreneurial women practice?

Posted by Robin Tramble on July 12, 2009 at 1:33am
What one thing do successful entrepreneurial women practice?You've heard the quote that successful people do what unsuccessful aren't willing to do.Although their are many habits that successful women, people for that matter there is one thing that if continued will separate the doers from the thinkers.That one thing is self improvement.Sometimes, when all our doubts, fears and insecurities wrap ourselves up, we tend tp come up with the idea of I wish I was somebody else.More often than not, we think and believe that someone or rather, most people are better than us.- when in reality, the fact is, most people are more scared than us.You may have observed women at work, church, in department stores etc. You think to yourself, she looks so perfectly calm and confident.But if you could read thru her mind, you would see a bunch of clouds of thoughts and you might just be amazed that she's thinking are people looking at what I have on?... Why don't guys find me attractive? Or I don't like my nose, I wish it were like.... I wish I was as intelligent as my sister.The bible also speaks of loving others as you love yourself.How many people have found this hard to do only because they don't truly love themselves. The thing to remember is that you cannot give what you don't have.Allow people to see that you yourself are a representation and a product of self improvement before telling other people some ways on how to improve themselves.In my eBook The Dynamic Power of Focus I have a section that refers to "If only" and it is an important segment because all too often women spend their time focusing on the "If onlies" or excuses for why they can't accomplish given tasks and goals. Stop thinking of yourselves as second-rate beings.Accepting your true self is the first step to self improvement. Stop comparing yourselves to others. Only compare yourself to yourself. How can you improve your life, relationships, health, personal image. etc.Everyone has challenges and insecurities. You are a unique, one of a kind woman. There is an audience waiting to hear the message that only you can deliver to them.Don't cheat them and certainly don't cheat yourself by continuing down the road of self defeat. I am not speaking of being arrogant or running around showing everyonehow great your are in a vain manner.For maximized empowerment and a life of substance you must invest in avenues to improve yourself.Self improvement is the virtue of acceptance and contentment. If you want to finally be free to have a life full of joy, peace and contentment, start and continue a habit of self improvement. Enrollin courses, search the internet, participate in Teleseminars. You should also align yourself with a mentor,trainer and/or coach for an added accountability measure.If you haven't made the progress that you desire to after 2 years, 5 years and more, you must do what successful people do.....seek out the support and resources to allow them to have leverage and accelerate their personal/spiritual/business growth.Now I invite you to take advantage of this FREE resource . One definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over expecting different results. Do something positively different today!Do you feel like like is passing you by? Are you somewhat fearful that things will never change leaving your family as a victim of your lack of success. All it takes is one empowering action. Claim your FREE resource now.Click HERE
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Pam Perry reveals How to Brand your BEST life Synergy energy style - It's on and we're taking it up another notch June 30

Posted by Robin Tramble on June 30, 2009 at 3:30am

The Super MEGA online Multi-expert Summer Series is live! In a hurry? Click HERE
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Attention WAHM, SAHM, Savvy Women Entrepreneurs, Women of Faith and those aspiring to be!Are you ready for change?

You want to be in the midst when PR coach Pam Perry reveals how to Brand your BEST lifeSynergy energy style. We don't stop there we have at least 10 more dynamic women of Faith thatare ready to fire you up to live your best empowered life "Spirit,Soul and Body."

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This is not a business...this is a Life Changing Crusade!

Posted by Superstaress on May 20, 2009 at 7:45pm
Hard times are ahead and for some its already upon us. Only a few will take strong measures NOW to change their course of devastation. All are looking to the Internet for a business as their "pot of gold" when in "reality" your "pot of gold" is in you!It worked before in the earlier 1900's especially during the worst depression recorded on record. Ordinary people just like you, changed their fate by implementing one simple act in their daily routine. By doing so, many were able to live in "prosperity" and a few were able to live as the most affluent individuals of all times. They truly understood "there are no experts, only varying degrees of ignorance."A few of the affluent like John D. Rockefeller, once probably the most reviled man of his era, left behind for the human race riches as great as any man who has been on earth. Rockefeller practiced a formula from an early age and he taught his family, and the principle is still working for them today. He also revealed that his family did not accumulate its vast wealth for purely money's sake--a negation of the principle--for "Money itself is lifeless, impotent, sterile...but man with his brain, brawn and imagination, using money as servant, may feed the hungry, cure the diseased, make the desert places bloom, and bring beauty into life." "I have been brought up to believe and the conviction only grows upon me, that giving ought to be entered into in just the same careful way as investing."He was thoroughly and all-absorbingly in love with the principle. John D. Rockefeller embraced the principle and gave, and in return it gave, flooding abundance and wealth and prosperity over him almost beyond human power to count!And another, Andrew Carnegie revealed that the truly great fortunes were not received through the worship of money for money's sake. He said that there is "no idol more debasing than the worship of money." Andrew Carnegie practiced this principle and received in his lifetime more than $350,000,000.And another, Julius Rosenwald revealed that the truly great fortunes were not received through hoarding, but through circulating money--giving and receiving freely. He said "I believe that under no circumstances should funds be held in perpetuity." Julius Rosenwald practiced the principle and received in his lifetime more than $60,000,000.And lastly noted, Andrew Mellon, was a public figure, served as US Secretary of the Treasury. He practiced the principle in secret. He knew that no thoughts of others could possibly get into his mind to interrupt his application of the principle if no one knew of his system of multiplying his wealth. Andrew Mellon burned the notes of small debtors at Christmas time and gave away his money in large bundles with the greatest of secrecy. It is said that while Andrew Mellon practiced the principle, he received in his lifetime in excess of ONE BILLION DOLLARS.As the Psalmist said, "A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation." Most of these generations have passed. A new generation unestablished to follow the path has lost their way. Great wealth is not for everyone. For with it -- is great responsibility. However, prosperity is a birth-right for everyone who chooses to claim it.Join the Crusade! Share Prosperity with Expectation! Make it your business today to enlighten a new generation that their true "pot of gold" lies within them and can be had by practicing a simple principle consciencely and daily everyday. We have an opportunity to truly help another find their way to prosperity from sharing knowledge of the principle. To lay claim to something you truly do not understand will not work. Thoroughly learn the principle and apply it to your daily life. Practice it for a minimum of 30 Days; but its most beneficial for a lifetime.Click the link!There's no time to waste!Get started learning and applying the principle today!Angela aka Superstaressadmin@seedstothebarns.comPS. Think on this. It is said "for money's sake". What does that mean? It means when you focus on money and money only, its a curse of void, suffering, and long struggles of debt and lack. But when you practice the principle, you focus on what the money is for, the good it can do not only for yourself but for others too.After you click the link, swiftly go down to the bottom of the web page and buy the ebooks to learn the difference to help you change your focus. You'll get three (3) eBooks with relevent subject matter; however, Seed Money In Action is written in layman's terms, easier to follow allowing you to implement immediately.
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Sponsorship for Amazing Musicwomen Ensemble

Posted by Diva JC on May 7, 2009 at 3:39am

Women in Jazz South Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization that promotes women musicians, globally, through events, concerts, performances, clinics, lectures, workshops, articles, interviews, newsletters, courses, contacts, research, history, archives, websites, film, audio and video recording, and recognition.

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Black Diamond TV (The Online TV Network For Women Of Color)

Posted by Audrey Bell-Kearney on April 24, 2009 at 12:51am
For Immediate Release:The Online Video Is Opening Up More Opportunities For Creative EntrepreneursMaplewood, NJ April 23, 2009-It’s not a secret that the Internet has changed the way small business owners are doing business. With so many great ideas at your fingertips entrepreneurs can start a business in no time at all. Social Networking has changed the way these business owners are reaching their target markets. Over the past 5 years online video has been creating a new more creative breed of entrepreneurs with stories to tell. These entrepreneurs are starting companies by telling their stories or by perfecting their craft of being actors. But now there are those who want to bring more than one story. They want to bring a whole network of stories targeted to s specific niche. This is where we would like to introduce Audrey Bell-Kearney president of Black Diamond Media Group, LLC.Audrey is the owner of Black Diamond TV which is subsidy of Black Diamond Media Group. Black Diamond TV is a network of online TV shows hosted by black women on a variety of topics including money, business, relationships and education just to name a few. BDTV has a slate of 8 shows that will be produced and streamed starting May 1, 2009. Mrs. Bell-Kearney is very excited about being a pioneer in the African American community that is grabbing hold of the video technology and using it to open up a dialog for Black women from their perspective. The platforms for online video are there you just have to take the time to talk to the right people and decide how you want to use them states Audrey. She has decided to use these platforms to do what no one else is doing and that is put all of these amazing shows created by black women in one location Black Diamond TV.Audrey states that the way video technology is growing you will soon be able to watch the shows that Black Diamond TV produces for the Internet right on your own TV in your home. The cable industry and the Internet will merge. You can already get video produced my independent producers through TIVO which allows to watch your favorite shows without the commercials and to record them to watch later, so that tells you where the industry is going. She is looking to be a player. Family and friends have already dubbed the Oprah of Internet TV. She takes this as a compliment since Oprah is one of the women she admires the most.For more information about Audrey and Black Diamond TV email Audrey@BlackDiamondTV.com or call her at 973-313-3121
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Having trouble blogging?

Posted by Christine on January 21, 2009 at 4:16pm
Let's face it, if you're trying to do business online and offline, you need a blog. The trouble is, many start a blog and have no idea what to write, how to write, or to whom to write.Take a free eCourse in blogging! Stop by Womenpreneurs and sign up for our mailing list. By doing so, you will receive an ECourse - "8 days to Blogging Success" delivered directly to your email box.Stop by today and sign up: Womenpreneurs,info.
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Tip of the Day for Business Women on Networking

Posted by Diversity_Woman on January 21, 2009 at 2:44pm
Networking is about listening. Make sure you’re giving others the opportunity to speak. Ask follow-up questions that show you’re interested. Shake hands, make eye contact, engage, and interact. Don’t turn the encounter into a sales pitch.Sheila, publisher of Diversity Woman Magazine.www.diversitywoman.com
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Greensboro Monthly Magazine Interviews Sheila Robinson of Diversity Woman Magazine

Posted by Diversity_Woman on January 16, 2009 at 5:10pm

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Sheila RobinsonFounder and Publisher of Diversity Woman magazineBy Michael BreedloveJanuary, 2009Photo By Alex ManessTell us a little about your company.Diversity Woman is national magazine aimed at supporting the professional development of women from all races, cultures, and backgrounds. We touch on age, discrimination, disabilities — issues that are important but not readily discussed.How did you get your start in the Nussbaum Center?I heard about the Nussbaum Center through word of mouth. I originally heard they were very strict and it was difficult to get in, which turned out to be false. As long as you demonstrate you’re a serious entrepreneur, they’ll work with you.How has the Nussbaum Center helped your business grow?They make you stay organized and on top of your business, which has really helped me. Starting out, you have to have a business plan, a marketing plan, referrals — lots of stuff. They want to make sure you have potential to grow and a personality that will allow you to succeed. Since then, they’ve helped connect me to a lot of opportunities. They send out e-mail blasts and keep us abreast of everything that’s going on in the small-business industry. In a way, they’re kind of like our own little news bureau. I truly believe that I would not be in business now if I wasn’t here.Diversity Woman Magazine
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Need help blogging?

Posted by Christine on January 14, 2009 at 9:38pm
As many of you know, I am the editor of the site http://womenpreneurs.info, a resource site for women entrepreneurs, and of course anyone else who cares to stop by!Right now, for a limited time, I'm offering a Blogging ECourse F.R.E.E. to new signups. Sign up for my mailing list and receive your first day of the eCourse via email within 24 hours! In addition check out the articles and resources there for you.To your continued success,CeeCee
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Tip of the Day for Business Women on Traveling:

Posted by Diversity_Woman on January 19, 2009 at 4:21pm
Visit the airline’s website to get the carry-on lowdown. If you’re traveling internationally, carry-on rules are very strict. You may have to use a bag that’s smaller than 22 inches (the typical carry-on size). So know before you go—or pack.Sheila, publisher of Diversity Woman Magazine.www.diversitywoman.com
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Note to Self - "09 Is Mine"

Posted by Dr. Angela Butts Chester on January 2, 2009 at 4:32am
Out with the old and in with the new, a long lived tradition of many people across theworld. Every New Year many people start off with a resolution but even fewer gothrough with it. For some, the pressure of simply saying it gives them a feeling of dread.Why do that to yourself? Why not give yourself permission to succeed? So instead of along list of to-do’s, simply write yourself a note.You don’t have to start off with many notes. In fact give yourself permission to only havetwo or three notes at first. As you accomplish them, give yourself a new note. Make sureyou select the best stationary that you can afford at the time. As you grow, yourstationary may also reflect your growth.Sit down in a quite place and really think about what it is that you wish to accomplish. Besure to write down these important facts in the note:1. What to you wish to accomplish2. Why do you want to do this3. When is the accomplishment date4. Who will benefit from its completion5. Where will you be when it is doneEverything we do in life has a plan. Not doing anything with your life at all – that, is yourplan. If you are making $250,000 a year – that is your plan. No matter the day or time, besure that you are following a plan. So instead of making grand statements of what youwill do this year, start off with an achievable approach first. No more resolutions andlofty promises. Simply write a note to yourself. When you change your outlook andperception on life the things around you will reflect your positive affirmation and mentalattitude. You will change not only yourself but those around you.The way in which you go about life determines what you receive. Instead of saying, “Iwant to lose 20 pounds” without having a plan other than the phrase, “I will go on a diet”your success rate will be low. But stating that you will change your lifestyle by eatinghealthy foods and exercising by a certain date, you will get there. Maybe you wish tohave a make over. Select fashion that is appropriate for your body shape, age and place inlife. If you are striving to be an executive this year, dress the part. If you have a morelabor intensive job, get a more modern and fresh haircut.When you decide to act on a note to self, jot down the date you start, goal date andaccomplishment date in the corner as a visual. As you achieve each one, don’t throw itaway. Instead, keep it until the end of the year. From time to time, take a moment to lookat your notes and at all that you have accomplished. Being able to visualize youraccomplishments may be hard for some, so when you are able to look at your notes in aphysical form, you are now able to see what success looks like. When you are able to seewhat success looks like, you are able to see it more clearly each time you strive for the next goal.Be sure to reward yourself for each note completed. One way you can do this is to get acharm bracelet. Select a charm to add to the bracelet each time you are successful. Orderflowers for yourself and have them delivered to your job with a note that says I’m proudof you. This is another positive reaffirmation of your accomplishments.Your brain is your body’s computer. Inputting data is vital. The better the data, the betteryour reports and statistics will be. If you are putting in junk and visiting the wrongwebsite, don’t be surprised when you get a virus. Being around like-minded people isalso very important. If you have an issue with eating the proper foods, being aroundpeople who only eat junk food will not help you. Spending time with your friends wholove to eat fresh fruits and veggies, will give you a jump start on your note to self, eachtime. They will share with you bits of wisdom that they have gathered along the path ofhealthy eating, thus, changing your life, by touching those around them. There’s two oldexpression that come to mind – when you lay down with dogs you get flees and birds ofa feather flock together. Well, the same holds true in day-to-day life. Having a mentorand being around those that you wish to learn from is always a sign of a person whowishes to succeed.So as 2009 begins, begin your life on a positive note. Write down all the things that youare thankful for. You may be surprised at what you have accomplished already.
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Last Minute Christmas deals

Posted by Traci on December 21, 2008 at 8:12pm
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