gambling problem and solution Donna Smallin Kuper In this episode we meet Donna Smallin Kuper, a leading organizing and cleaning expert. The interview is much less about organization tips and tactics and more about Donna’s story, how she got started and her mindset. Donna’s career as an organizer started when a publisher asked her to write a book on the subject – in 8 weeks! Those 8 weeks and the resulting book changed the course of her life and career. Since then, Donna has continued to write a...
Aug 28, 2014•49 min
Amber Mauldin Wife, Mommy, Author, Speaker This is a very special episode of the Networker For Business Women Podcast. There’s nothing explicit in the content but because of the sensitive nature, you may want to listen to it first before you allow your children to hear it. Amber is an online friend that I met through Twitter. I spent a fair bit of time checking out her website and realized that her story is one that needs to be told again and again. In fact, in many ways, her story is “our” stor...
Mar 06, 2014•57 min
Carol P AndrewPublic Speaking Coach and Trainer In this episode I interview Carol P. Andrew, a Public Speaking Coach and Trainer. Whether you consider yourself a seasoned speaker or a reluctant newbie, you’re going to come away with a lot from this episode. In fact, I’m already putting a few things into practice. Specifically, I am no longer introducing myself by saying “My name is Lourdes Welhaven.” Instead, I am saying “I am Lourdes Welhaven.” Carol says it sounds more commanding and I agree, ...
Feb 12, 2014•49 min
Anna Haupt – Hövding Founder I don’t really know how I ended up watching a video on Hövding – “the invisible helmet” but the link that I saw on some social media site really drew me in. The video showed two women riding their bikes. One obviously had a helmet on. The other, the video said, had an invisible helmet. I looked and looked…”Perhaps the helmet is translucent,” I thought. But no, the woman’s hair was waving in the wind. I just couldn’t figure it out…the video kept teasing and implying. ...
Nov 19, 2013•40 min
This week’s episode is a “2 for 1” all centered around one theme, we have to take care of ourselves. What is the point of being successful if we are not healthy? I bet you’ve seen the picture here of Maria Kang and her three boys. This picture has received a great deal of media attention and controversy. I interview Maria about why she posted the picture and what drives her to put her health among her top priorities. You’ll learn that she does this not in spite of her boys but because of them. I...
Oct 23, 2013•58 min
In this episode I talk with Erica Windle, co-owner of A Sophisticated Pair about proper bra fitting, wearing and sizing. Who knew I didn’t know how to put on a bra, let alone, size a bra. Yes, the mystery of the proper cup and band size are revealed! We learn how bras have different sizing standards, how a cup size has very little meaning truly, how most women are wearing and ill-fitting bra and the mystery behind the multiple hooks are revealed. Then we get into the good stuff! Erica tells us o...
Oct 14, 2013•50 min
Kimberly Schneider Kimberly Schneider is known as “The Manifestation Maven” but she’s not what you’d expect. She down-to-earth, grounded, incredibly accomplished and gives us over-achieving women a bit of controversial advice: “Stop Striving and Trying So Hard.” >Here are just “some” of Kimberly’s credentials: J.D. (Law Degree, Washington University-St. Louis) M.Ed. (Counseling, University of Missouri-St. Louis) B.A. (Classical Studies & Political Science, University of Missouri-Columbia ...
Sep 23, 2013•1 hr 12 min
Suzanne Wells – Ebay Coach I can’t believe I found her and had the opportunity to interview her! What a find for us – Suzanne Wells, The Ebay Coach. In this episode Suzanne talks about how her career selling online started after her divorce and job loss. She needed to make some money fast and started selling on eBay. In that first month, she made $1,500 and in just a few short months later started making more money selling online than she made at her previous job. Now 10 years later Suzanne is s...
Sep 09, 2013•59 min
Rena DeLevie – The Round Table Business Have you ever had to deal with difficult people? Have you ever struggled with wanting to care about people but knowing that “business is business?” In this interview Rena DeLevie – Chief Compassionate Officer at The Round Table Business shares her strategies for uniting heart and business. Links: The Round Table Business The Round Table Business on Facebook The Round Table Business on Twitter Email Rena rena@theroundtablebusiness.com Take Away Points 1. Co...
Sep 03, 2013•1 hr 4 min
Have you ever felt like you are working around the clock, trying to keep clients satisfied and just not getting any traction? Wait until you meet Isabel Azalia Sam, the owner of IsabelAzalia Photography. She has the answers that you and I have been looking for! It’s just impossible to discount a business to success. There is always someone less expensive and eventually, you’ll be forced to cut corners to make a profit. Do you really want to be the “cheap” brand? I don’t. In this episode Isabel e...
Aug 19, 2013•1 hr 7 min
Jenn Givler Things happen for a reason, don’t you think? A few years back, while out to lunch with friends, Jenn Givler found herself depressed and overweight. It was in that moment that she decided to get back into Yoga – a decision that changed her life! In this interview Jenn shares with us how she used Yoga as a tool to restore her health (please check with your physician before embarking on an new exercise program of your own). But there’s more, Jenn also shares with us her really intriguin...
Aug 12, 2013•57 min
Dafna Michaelson Jenet Do you need to feel good about people and life again? If so, this episode is for you! I interviewed Dafna Michaelson Jenet co-founder, president and JourneyWoman for the 50 in 52 Journey. The purpose of her Journey was simple: visit all 50 states in the USA in a year and interview the heroes that are making a difference in their community. Dafna really gave herself over to this calling. She quit her job and took on this effort in spite of being a single mother. She cashed ...
Aug 05, 2013•1 hr 4 min
Amy Darigol – LuvCherie Jewelry In this episode, I interviewed Amy Darigol, Owner and Founder of LuvCherie Jewelry. I learned a lot from Amy! She started and has grown her business in spite of suffering from Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She is growing it both online and offline and is already receiving significant attention from her community and the media for her work. She talks about her experience with Etsy and well as her experience overall in growing her business. She is proof...
Jul 29, 2013•1 hr 4 min
I have been looking “everywhere” for the perfect Virtual Assistant to interview for this podcast. I wanted to find someone for you that was professional, had been in the industry for many years, and was making her living from being a Virtual Assistant. I’m proud to say that I found her. Suzie Poirier is not just “a” Virtual Assistant, she is “ the” Virtual Assistant. I dare say she knows more about the industry than anyone else I know. In fact, she has Virtual Assistants of her own! I’m a big fa...
Jul 22, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Patricia Ragan Tillman You know how much I love The Shark Tank and The Apprentice. In this episode I interviewed Patricia Tillman Ragan who is simulating the Shark Tank and Apprentice experience for her students. She utilizes pop-culture, television, new media, and innovative instructional design to prepare her students for jobs, entrepreneurship and a college education. Wait until you hear what fun her students have! Patricia is a career and technical education teacher specializing in business ...
Jul 15, 2013•1 hr 5 min
This episode will reveal an unknown potential customer for you – the government! Learn from Liz Salem of Norris Design of how she does business with the US Federal Government, how she has expanded to serve her State government and how is opening up her business to the local/regional commercial community. Whether you are in the USA or somewhere else in the world, your government is buying products and services. They should by buying from YOU! But there is so much more to learn in the episode. Liz...
Jul 08, 2013•49 min
In this episode I interview Vanessa Hayes of the Simple Life Together Podcast and of GetSimplifized.com. This was a very powerful episode for me and I hope for you too as we learn as much about mindset for living “our best life” as we learn techniques and strategies for organization and simplification. I love the Simple Life Together Podcast and know that you will too. She co-hosts the podcast with her husband Dan and I love how they interact with one another and give each other room to shine on...
Jun 29, 2013•59 min
Dixie “Dynamite” Gillaspie Dixie “Dynamite: Gillaspie lives up to her nickname in this episode as she helps us to blast through the brick walls of “I can’t.” Here’s a little bit of her biography: Dixie has been a coach, business consultant and analyst, a change agent, and a general trouble-shooter to entrepreneurs and business leaders for more years than she is willing to admit.) She is the author of Just Blow it Up – Firepower for Living an Unlimited Life and a companion book, Doses of Dynamite...
Jun 21, 2013•1 hr 6 min
Author Sarah Spear Sarah is a stay-at-home mom to two girls, a wife and business owner. Sarah and her husband Andrew have several online ventures including their book My Little Geek . “My Little Geek” is a co-creation between her husband, Andrew, a true geek, and Sarah, a former primary school teacher. This interview contains so much actionable information you’re going to want to listen to it several times and I have taken extensive notes for us below. Whether your business is local or internati...
Jun 14, 2013•1 hr 9 min
I’ve brought you a Rocket Scientist in this episode. No, really! I’m being serious! I’m a big believer of women in science and math and Stephanie has spent a career as a scientist. But she also possesses a license of ministry in the Protestant faith; has been a duly sworn, certified police officer, and is a National Weather Service certified storm spotter. You can read Stephanie’s bio here . Today, Stephanie is a very prolific author having published more than 20 books in just four years and she...
Jun 07, 2013•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I give you the action plan that so many of you have been asking me for. Here it is…The 5 Critical Steps to Create Business Relationships Through Networking. Here is the outline that goes along with this episode 1. Have an agenda- Have a pre-planned idea of who you are targetting and why. 2. Identify the following individuals The “Obvious” – People who clearly and personally need your product or service. The Potential “Partners” Those individuals who serve the same or similar mar...
May 31, 2013•58 min
Jane Garee Sales Trainer In this episode I interviewed Jane Garee. Jane is a sales trainer. She’s really fun and funny but also VERY knowledgeable. She was a very successful sales professional, manager and trainer in the corporate world for years before she decided to launch her own sales training firm. Her story is compelling. She gets really honest with us as she details the struggles that she had in “selling herself.” I know that these are similar struggles that business owners often have in ...
May 24, 2013•1 hr
Autumn Phillips, Bella Lili Deisgner “Valiant heart, rebellious soul.” Those are the words that Autumn has in her tattoo and the words that she lives by. Autumn Phillips is the Founder, Owner, and Designer of Bella Lili – Victorian Couture Jewelry. There are a lot of takeaway points from this interview that will help you on your entrepreneurial journey. Take Away Points 1. People do make money from their art. Autumn via Bella Lili is proof that it can be done. Can any particular person do it? Wh...
May 17, 2013•59 min
Sharon Cowan, CBSE I interviewed Sharon Cowan in this episode. Sharon is all business and we have a lot that we can learn from her. She purchased a small local cleaning company in order to grow it and position it for sale. The company had 4 employees when she purchased it and she grew it to over 120 employees serving 4 counties. This is someone who knows how to create the systems and the structure to make a business grow – not because she read about it in a book but because she has done it herse...
May 09, 2013•59 min
Pamela Hoke Pamela is a mother, wife, artist, author, gallery owner, entrepreneur, marketer and all around amazing woman. She lives part of the year now in Washington state and part in Florida. So she is passionate, accomplished and amazing. I know you will love listening to her interview. Pamela talks about making a living as artist and the importance of sales skills. Pamela discussed publishing as an indie author through Amazon via Create Space an Amazon company. I’ve covered Create Space befo...
May 03, 2013•1 hr 3 min
Bette Lee Crosby with Her Dog, Katie (affiliate link) In this week’s episode I interview Bette Lee Crosby. Bette is a very successful Indie Author. Bette writes books specifically to appeal to women – which is reason enough to have her on this show, but I also interviewed her because she is very savvy about the business of writing. In the interview Bette talked about her books as well as the publishing industry today. I am very fascinated with the Publishing industry from a marketing point of vi...
Apr 25, 2013•1 hr 2 min
Janet Parks Warning! This is a controversial episode that will make you really think. But that’s a good thing, right? In this episode I interview Janet Parks, a Stay or Go Relationship Coach. I don’t want to spoil it for you because you really do have to listen for yourself but suffice it to say that Janet and I agree on a lot but also disagree on a lot. One thing that is absolutely certain is that we have to pay daily attention and care to our relationships or they’ll end. In this interview Jan...
Apr 17, 2013•1 hr 7 min
Anne Morrissey In this episode I interview Anne Morrissey, Owner and Founder of Morrissey Style Consulting. Anne is a personal stylist, wardrobe specialist, and image consultant. You’ll hear her energy in this interview and whether you love fashion or have no idea how to put together an appropriate business look for yourself, you will really enjoy listening to her. She’s knowledgeable and fun! Anne was very generous to offer a FREE 20 minute telephone consultation. To take advantage of that or t...
Apr 10, 2013•1 hr 1 min
Puppy Cake as Seen on Shark Tank “If you want extraordinary results you have to put in extraordinary effort.” That is Kelly Costello’s mantra and I do think she has done an amazing job of achieving the extraordinary. Kelly was featured on Season 3 Episode 4 of Shark Tank. If you aren’t familiar with Shark Tank you need to get familiar with this show. The premise is simple, entrepreneurs and inventors present their ideas to famous investors aka “The Sharks” in order to get funding and connections...
Apr 02, 2013•53 min
Cindy Cromer In this episode I talk with Cindy Cromer, author of Desperate Measures. What I love about Cindy and this interview is that she provides proof positive that we are capable of many different things and that we can express our many talents. She used to the be the Director of an environmental laboratory and now is an award-winning, published author. I love how Cindy just very matter-of-fact, pursues her goals without hesitation. We should all be doing that! Cindy talks about her book, t...
Mar 26, 2013•46 min
