SEE CONTRIBUTORS JANUARY - MARCH 2009
SEE 2008 CONTRIBUTORS
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Sara-Marie Pons
Monday, June 29, 2009 Paige Arnof-Fenn
Monday, June 22, 2009 Marjorie Moutari
Ms. Marjorie Moutari is the founder and CEO of Kazam Natural Body Care, LLC, a family based business which manufactures Natural Body Care and Organic Health and Beauty Products. These products are available online, in boutiques ,beauty shops and from mail order. We do special orders and gift baskets and we ship all over the United States. These organic health and body care products are also available at home parties and in other stores. Some of our customers and clients includes Celebrities, Fashion Models and Diplomats. Visit her website at: kazambodycare.com
Monday, June 22, 2009 Lehla Eldridge
Lehla Eldridge studied at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama from 1989-1992 along with a host of now famous people. On graduating she was awarded a scholarship by Twentieth Century Fox to study theatre in South Africa. Her love for South Africa did not leave her as she went back to write The South African Illustrated Cookbook. She traveled around South Africa in a hire car with a paint box, pen and notebook and wangled her way in to people’s kitchens. The Cookbook is now on its sixth print run and has also been translated in to Dutch. She went on to live on a fruit farm with her husband, ran and owned a restaurant and had three children all in three years. This led her to taking time out for her sanity to produce a book called The Lovely Book for Wonderful Women. It is a book celebrating wonderful women and is written with humour and insight in to what makes women laugh and feel good. She now lives in South Africa with her husband and three children. To learn more, visit www.lovelybooks.co.za or email her at: info@lovelybooks.co.za
Thursday, June 18, 2009 Lisa Ryan Weil
Thursday, June 18, 2009 Caroline Cheshire
Caroline Cheshire enjoyed a successful marketing career in the UK, and Holland before moving to the US where her ‘perfect’ life was challenged. In one year she suffered two miscarriages, added twins to her family of two daughters and was told she had Thyroid cancer. At the same time, her husband was struggling to make his start-up company a success. What Caroline learned was that very few people know how to handle the situation when a friend's life takes a turn for the worst. At first she was angry that people didn’t reach out. Then she turned that disappointment into helping and guiding people to do better. “Most people play it safe with flower arrangements, which are lovely in ones and twos. But after my first miscarriage, the delivery man asked if it was my birthday. I was sitting in a room of flowers but had never felt so alone”. Then a visitor she hardly knew opened the door to healing, which caused Caroline to think long and hard about what that person had done ‘right’. She followed that experience by completing a counseling course at a local college, and then turned her mission of into www.healingbaskets.com. Her hope is that Healing Baskets will give a person something, whether gifts, words or just the courage to reach out. Knowing that a friend gets it, understands even a little of what you’re going through makes that journey a little less scary, a little less alone. That’s why she started healingbaskets.com. "No one should have to go it alone.”
Monday, June 15, 2009 Diane Dutton
Thursday, June 11, 2009 Catherine Stubbington
Thursday, June 11, 2009 Shela Dean
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Dinah Chaudoir Federer
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 Wendy Kenney
Sunday, June 4, 2009 Mary Renmar
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Lisa Abraham
Lisa Abraham is a freelance voice over actor in the Washington, DC area. After 14 years as a pharmaceutical sales rep and an unexpected layoff in January 2009, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a professional voice over actor. She is currently seeking opportunities to do commercials, audio books, promos and more.
With a degree in Communications from Howard University, Lisa initially worked as a Production Assistant at WRC-TV where she assisted the on-air talent with scripts and copy. As a wife and mother of two children, Lisa tries to maintain balance in her life by daily exercise, effective time management and self-development. Her motto is “Live Your Dreams” and she has a passion for self-improvement. Lisa Abraham's voice can be heard at www.myspace.com/lisaabrahamtalks. Send inquiries to
LisaRAbraham@aol.com
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Jacquelyn Basso
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Shirley Cress Dudley
Shirley Cress Dudley is a licensed professional counselor with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling, and a master’s degree in Education. She has a passion for helping blended families grow strong and be successful. Shirley is married to Eric and has 5 kids ages 14-21.
Shirley is the author of Blended Family Advice: Tips to help Stepmoms and Stepdads with their everyday struggles of blending a family. Her website is www.BlendedFamilyAdvice.com
She is also on Twitter @BlendedFamily4U
And the “Blended Mom” blogger for Working Mother magazine. She also has a blog at www.BlendedFamilyAdvice.blogspot.com
Monday, June 1, 2009 Mitch Mitchell
Monday, June 1, 2009 Stephanie Marcusky
Monday, June 1, 2009 Mitch Mitchell
Monday, June 1, 2009 Cindy Morus
Sunday, May 31, 2009 Robyn Vogel
Robyn Vogel loves love. The butterflies in the stomach at first attraction, the intense joy of mutual expression and the depth of human emotion - all of these fuel her passion to assist others in creating the relationships they desire. A psychotherapist by profession, Robyn works with women individually and also in a group format teaching relationship skills along with using powerful therapeutic tools to clear away the obstacles to finding true love. In early 2009, Robyn launched a new phase of her Boston-based psychotherapy practice, Flirting Tips for Women, to focus her skills and training in helping women build confidence, become naturally flirtatious and attract the kind of relationship they desire into their lives. More information can be found at www.FlirtingTipsforWomen.com and www.RobynVogel.com
Thursday, May 28, 2009 Linda Roggli
Linda Roggli is the founder of the whimsical ADDiva Network (pronounced ay-dee-dee-va), which supports ADD-ish women 40-and-better as they (finally!) discover Who They Want To Be When They Grow Up. She claims the title of ADDiva for herself and all women who (despite their best intentions) forget appointments, read five books at a time, have illegible handwriting and burn the lasagna because they were outside planting flowers. (Lasagna? What lasagna?). The ADDiva Network connects thousands of women across the globe, via monthly Community calls, online classes and forums, and retreats for women and couples. Linda hosts many of her retreats at GardenSpirit Guesthouse, her garden retreat in North Carolina. In 2009, she facilitated the world’s first ADHD Women’s Virtual Retreat. Linda holds designation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), as a Certified Life Coach (CLC) and in ADHD coaching. She lives in Durham, NC with her completely-supportive-slightly-OCD husband, two barking Shelties and lots of hungry bluebirds and white-tailed deer. And yes, her office is still disorganized.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Tracy Eden
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Darice Rene
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Karmen J Gardner
Karmen Gardner is a licensed Realtor with a 10+ Customer Service Commitment. In a short time as a Realtor, Karmen has established herself as knowledgeable, and reliable among her colleagues as well as her clients. She prides herself on exceptional service whether her clients are buying, selling or investing and goes to extraordinary lengths to keep all parties involved satisfied. Her experience in business management, customer relations and sales has taught her that building a relationship with her clients takes a different approach to real estate, one that is built on personal touches, win-win deals and positive results.
Karmen is a member of :
The National Association of Realtors
Texas Association of Realtors
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Petra M. Jakobskrueger
Petra M. Jakobskrueger is America's Success Coach for Women. She has dedicated her coaching practice to empower women all over the world. “Every woman can be the woman she wants to be!” says Petra. She wants all women to know that they can have anything they want, accomplish anything they aim for, and life to their full potential in their own terms. Petra is the founder of ‘Women Empowerment Network’, where like –minded and highly motivated women connect. She’s also a public speaker and published author. Petra’s passion is to help women unleash their potential by discovering their path to success. She provides a safe space to grow and inspires women to succeed. In her personal life, Petra is a strong advocate for her family. She lives with her husband and their two small children in California. Petra has accomplished what many working moms are longing for, a healthy and satisfying work-life balance. Contact her at info@creativeparter.com or visit www.creativepartner.com for more information. You can also connect with Petra via Facebook or Twitter.
Saturday, May 16, 2009 Dina Piepoli Udomsak
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Barbara Boone
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Dr. Tracey Marks
Monday, May 5, 2009 Liz Cosline
The influence that started the writing of books was that the author almost died in 2001. She has also become a certified Life Ownership Coach. Liz has four book and is writing the fifth.
Liz has been in business management for over 22 years and has found ways to not only motivate employees as a team but have them succeed individually receiving many awards for this. She writes articles on ezinearticles and goarticle, on employee, leadership, and management situations. She also writes poetry on her personal site. Her latest book is "Transcendental Sojourn-Arrival to One Journal" and she finished the previous trilogy the year before.
Website http://songofoneunexpectedlife.info
Sunday, May 4, 2009 Eileen Ryan
Eileen Ryan is one of Janet's best friends since high school. She has been through weight gain and weight loss on a small frame. She knows what it means to eat emotionally. She decided a few years ago that she was not eating any food that wasn't worthy of her. She is committed to teaching other women to use food for health and sometimes entertainment but never as a coping tool. Eileen has become a gourmet cook, enjoying the art of cooking and enjoying the results...she is even teaching Janet how to cook and eat better! Eileen is a Registered Nurse with a strong interest in Nutrition and plans to combine her training as a nurse with her passion for healthy living as a nutrition coach in the near future.
Sunday, May 4, 2009 Angela Ashurst-McGee
After working with hundreds of job seekers as a Certified Professional Resume Writer, Angela Ashurst-McGee created RedRocketResume with a fresh and exciting approach to job searching. RedRocketResume helps its clients fulfill their highest career potential and win interviews for satisfying and prosperous jobs with personalized, targeted resumes. In return, RedRocketResume’s clients have responded with a perfect, 100% satisfaction rating. With degrees in English and American Studies, 17 years as an editor, and 7 years as a professional resume writer, Angela loves the opportunity to help people find success in the challenging arena of job hunting. Learn more about RedRocketResume at www.RedRocketResume.com or contact Angela directly at angela@redrocketresume.com for a free consultation on your job search and winning resume strategy.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 Sharon Jones
Sharon Jones is the owner of Guardian Pet Sitters®, a professional in-home pet sitting company that provides service in Dallas TX and surrounding communities. After spending 18 years in corporate America, Sharon started Guardian Pet Sitters® out of her love for animals. It was her own experience with her Shih Tzu “Precious” when she traveled while working in corporate America that gave her the idea for the business. Guardian Pet Sitters® was started in 1992, currently has 28 associates and offers a variety of services from visits to overnights. Sharon’s ambition is helping people enjoy their pets by helping owners keep them safe, healthy and happy. Sharon has a passion to help pet owners with their pets through education and enjoys writing articles or doing seminars that teach about pet care. This puts her degree in Education and her love of animals together. Sharon has taught classes on “How to start a Professional Pet Sitting business” and “A-1 Customer Service”. One of her mottos is “To be successful in business it is all about the customers and your associates”. Sharon is involved with ABWA, Ewomen and several local chambers. She served on the board of the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters from 1996-1999. You can contact Sharon at 972-625-5272 or email her at sharon@guardianpetsitters.com . Visit the website at www.guardianpetsitters.com where you can sign up for our newsletter “Pet Tracks”. You can also catch her blog at txgps.wordpress.com.
Thursday, April 30, 2009 Barb Girson
Thursday, April 30, 2009 Ann Guyer
Ann Guyer is an entrepreneur and lifelong artist. Her company PCS List & Information Technologies has been providing marketing lists for publishers, universities, non-profits, recruiters, accrediting organizations and institutions for over 30 years. She is active in the arts as a painter and patron, involved in national political causes, and serves on various boards and volunteer initiatives. Her marketing newsletters are focused on a realistic expectation and practical approach to using transactional and characteristic data to forward brand and successfully achieve selling objectives. When not promoting her business you can find her on her skis or bicycle with friends and adult daughters. Her website is www.pcslist.com and she would love to talk with you about your business. 1-800-532-LIST(5478)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Margalit Ward
Margalit Ward is an ICF Certified Empowerment Coach. She is the Founder of Creative Coaching where she combines her background in Counseling & Spiritual Psychology with her business and marketing experience to support her clients in creating success and discovering the blocks that my keep them stuck. She is also the Co-Founder of Get Up Girl Coaching that specializes in women’s coaching groups, workshops, and retreats. They provide programs throughout the year to empower the personal and professional lives of women.
Margalit has four years of formal training in Counseling Psychology from the University of Santa Monica, and has completed six years of study in Spiritual Science Doctoral program at Peace Theological Seminary in Los Angeles. As a successful entrepreneur, Margalit started and grew two successful graphic design and publishing companies, and later a flourishing freelance design and marketing business. Margalit enjoys art, hiking, gardening and spending time with her family. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son and adorable puppy Kira.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Shannon Bindler
Shannon Bindler is an ICF Certified Life Coach with a specialization in Health and Wellness and the Co-Founder of Get Up Girl, Women's Coaching. She received a Bachelors Degree in Communication from Lewis and Clark and was
Life Style editor for LA based Yogi Times Magazine. She is currently obtaining a Masters Degree in Spiritual Psychology with an emphasis in Consciousness, Health, and Healing from the University of Santa Monica. Shannon is the founder of Orangelife Coaching and Co-Founder of Get Up Girl Coaching that specializes in womens coaching groups, workshops, and retreats. Shannon provides an on-going partnership that empowers her clients to create change, bring balance, and achieve personal success. Shannon is currently publishing a coaching workbook/planner called Your Time Is Now with her coaching partner.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Erica A Brooks
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Charrise McCrorey
Charrise McCrorey is a certified business coach, and creator of a unique coaching program called Full Out & Fearless. Charrise has dedicated her coaching practice to the exploration of fear, and has effectively helped people understand the ways in which fear stops them from living the life of their dreams.
Charrise uses a multitude of resources in order to customize her approach with clients. She is committed to meeting a person where they are, and to providing a safe and loving place from which people grow and flourish. She is action oriented, and uses humor and intuitiveness to shape the course of her work with clients.
Charrise is a published author and inspirational speaker, living in Indiana. Through technology, she has built a thriving global coaching practice. Contact her at info@fulloutandfearless.com, or visit www.fulloutandfearless.com for more information.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 H. Stein
Monday, April 27, 2009 Shann Vander Leek
Unconventional, spirited and delightfully curious, Shann Vander Leek is a fresh new voice in the arena of mindfulness and extreme self care. Shann is the founder of True Balance Life Coaching and is a Certified Life Coach and Registered Yoga Instructor. Shann inspires women in transition to set big goals, achieve extraordinary results and create balance in their lives through personal coaching, yoga and creative expression. Sign up for our Life Balance Newsletter and claim your free special report: Clobbering Overwhelm. www.truebalancelifecoaching.com
Friday, April 24, 2009 Barbara Hartsook
Thursday, April 23, 2009 Kellie DAndrea
Kellie DAndrea is CEO of Kellie D'Andrea & Associates, a company devoted to empowering motivated entrepreneurs to reach their goals and to build a business that yields results by providing them the tools for success. Kellie works with entrepreneurs on ways to maximize their business profits by teaching them techniques to BLAST their profits to new heights using on-line and off-line strategies to build the business of their dreams. She publishes the award-winning "Marketing Edge" weekly ezine with tips on gaining the competitive edge. If you're ready to jump-start your marketing, make more money, and have more fun in your small business, get your FREE tips now at www.KellieDandrea.com
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Gail Mitchell Emilsson
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Jane Morrison
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Michelle Davies 
Michelle Davies was born in Bristol, England and has 2 daughters Evie and Lily - with another on the way! Michelle has an honors degree in IT and Electronics with a Post Grad Certificate in teaching and after a successful career in IT moved with her family to the USA in April 2005 where she moved into the interactive world of web development and soon forged a position as Managing Director of the Orlando arm of the Global digital agency Lightmaker where the client list included; JK Rowling, BMW USA, Ripley's Entertainment, Manchester United, Nickelodeon, EA, Warner Brothers and M Night Shyamalan. Michelle left Lightmaker in November 2007 to start her own company called Big Belly Creative to allow her to spend more time at home with her family, She lives in Celebration Florida. Michelle can be contacted at: Michelle@bigbellycreative.com
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Donna Biasi
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Amie Konwinski
Amie Konwinski is a Marketing and Communications Consultant who specializes in business development, marketing, and public relations. Catering to small-to-medium sized businesses, Amie offers a range of services including: Development and implementation of business and marketing plans, franchising, Website development, product and service documentation, SOPs, employee manuals, eNewletters, and press releases. Amie’s diverse background includes 14 years experience in management and computer engineering, with the United States Navy and Sterling Software, and 4 years as a Sales and Marketing Manager in the ECM and Publishing industries. She has a degree in Communications, from the University of Nebraska, is a decorated Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy, and a wife and mother of five daughters. To learn more about Amie or Konwinski Consulting, please visit www.AmieKonwinski.com
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Joan Jesion
Trained as a teacher, the arrival of her family led Joan Jesion to embrace direct selling. She taught clients about educational toys for eight years and cooking solutions for nine. Soon she realized, she achieved more satisfaction, supporting her team to achieve their goals so she enrolled in coach training in 2004. Passionate about coaching individuals, to really understand who they are and what it is, they really want, she branded her business Just Love Your Life Now! She offers one-one coaching, workshops and coaching groups. She speaks in the areas of balance and boundaries in working from a home office, adding more fun and joy to every day of your life, and loving yourself. Loving her work but feeling a bit isolated in her home office, she was thrilled to receive an e-mail inviting her to look at a new business model for coaches with Compass. While maintaining her private practice, Joan is proud to be part of this growing international personal development company that offers affordable coaching for women. When women come together, share their common goals and obstacles with the support of a coach, it is powerful! Not only is Compass improving the lives of women through coaching but is also providing a business building opportunity. Joan just loves her life now! www.JustLoveYourLifeNow.com
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Gail Eddy
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Otto Thav
Sunday, April 19, 2009 Sonja Watt
Sonja Watt as been working in the natural health movement for over 6 years, and has over 15 years of experience in the field of nutrition, health, personal & child development. She is the author of a children's book (more books are coming) and her articles are read by hundreds of people every month, in her online newsletters. She also started and organizes raw food family retreats which are well-known in Germany where she is from. If you want to take part in one of those fun filled events please click here. To learn more about Sonja visit www.rawfunfamily.com
Sunday, April 19, 2009 Jo-Ann Fair
Thursday, April 16, 2009 Cathy Puett Miller
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Judit Price
Judit Price, MS, CDFI, IJCTC, CCM, CPRW is an employment and career transition consultant, coach and personal brand specialist. in private practice with over 30 years experience. She holds a Masters Degree in counseling and is a Masters level certified career guidance professional, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Career Development Facilitator Instructor, International Job and Career Coach a Certified Career Master. She counsels individuals in career direction and job search strategies from entry and mid level professionals to senior level management. She consults for various organizations in the greater Boston area, and leads workshops and training seminars for other trainers in employment and world of work related topics. Learn more at: www.careercampaign.com
Monday, April 13, 2009 Gini Graham Scott
Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D., J.D., is a nationally known writer, consultant, speaker, and seminar/workshop leader, specializing in business and work relationships and in professional and personal development. She writes books about social trends, popular culture, lifestyles, and criminal justice. She is founder and director of Changemakers and Creative Communications & Research, and has published over 50 books on diverse subjects. Her latest books on business relationships and professional development include: WANT IT, SEE IT, GET IT; ENJOY! 101 LITTLE WAYS TO ADD FUN TO YOUR WORK EVERYDAY and DISAGREEMENTS, DISPUTES AND ALL OUT WAR.
Scott has received national media exposure for her books (including appearances on Good Morning America, Oprah, Montel Williams, CNN, and the O'Reilly Factor). Her Website is at www.workwithgini.com.
Monday, April 6, 2009 Victoria Poller
Ms. “V” (Victoria Thomas Poller) – The ‘Dear Abby’ of the Christian circuit. She has a target audience that includes everyone. Her main objective is to answer questions and give advice from a Christian perspective, to all nationalities. If you’re male, female, young, or more mature - Ms. “V” will touch subjects that may not come across the pulpit. You may have had the subject matter on your mind, yet she will give a reply that is Bible based and down to earth (scripture and verses included). Learn more at www.victoriapoller.com
Sunday, April 5, 2009 Kim Duke
Friday, April 3, 2009 Kathy Doan
Kathy Doan has spent the last decade in the banking industry, and is currently Assistant Vice President for Wells Fargo’s Regional Banking Human Resources, where she is responsible for HR data and analytics. She currently serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Asian Community Mental Health Services based in Oakland and sits on the Board of Directors for Pacific Environment based in San Francisco. Kathy is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). She has a B.A. in Mathematics, a B.S. in Statistics, and an M.S. in Financial Engineering.
Her passion towards the environment and animal rights prompted Kathy to become a vegetarian. Although living with asthma, Kathy completed 3 full marathons in 3 consecutive months in 3 states in 2008, and one of her goals is to complete a full marathon in all 50 states.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Gael Chiarella Alba
Founder of The Yokibics® Institute for Personal Development, Gael Chiarella Alba is President of The Yokibics Productions Company Inc. whose mission is "dedicated to healing body, mind and spirit through the spoken word." Divisions of the Institute include The School for Spiritual Warriors, a mentoring vehicle for the practice of higher consciousness, and the pioneering Yokibics Mindbody Fitness Program listed throughout the 90’s among “The Nations Top Ten.” Today the Yokibics Productions Company is dedicated to healing programs such as My Fearless Flyer and Cancer Care. Using the principles of Yokibics, Gael successfully moved past her own early fears to become a mountaineer who has reached the summit of many of the highest US peaks, and an advanced SCUBA explorer entering the caverns and wrecks of the ocean floor.
No matter our age or experience, Yo - ki - bics invite us to yoke, or harness, the powers of mind body and spirit; to extend our chi energy with focused attention, and bam!...to act with all the powers at our command in the direction of our choice. This is the success formula for all creation. You can visit Gael at www.yokibics.com or go to http://gaelsyokibics.blogspot.com/ and add your comments. Namaste!
