BOOK SUGGESTION
I came across another interesting bok on the power of female friendship to add to your summer reading list. Here is a quote from the author, "Being Assertive is always good for friendship because it shows you're willing to own your needs and that you can be trusted to pull your own weight." - Paul Dobransky, M.D., author of The Power of Female Friendship
June 19, 2008
HEART & SOLE
Donate your old sneakers to the NIKE Reuse-A-Shoe program and they'll be recycled to create tracks, fields and playgrounds. All brands are accepted.
For drop-off locations visit: www.letmeplay.com/reuseashoe
Donate your old sneakers to the NIKE Reuse-A-Shoe program and they'll be recycled to create tracks, fields and playgrounds. All brands are accepted.
For drop-off locations visit: www.letmeplay.com/reuseashoe
June 14, 2008
HELP WITH A SMILE - INDEED!
We are always asked for technology resources and referrals whether it is for help with software, hardware, troubleshooting, or consultative advice. I have always been very frustrated that I haven't had a great resource to recommend, especially when people feel that they need help with a minor issue. Until now.
I have finally found a GREAT tech resource for small business owners, or I guess I should say they have found us. Help With A Smile is designed specifically to service the technology needs of small business owners. Pledging that no problem or question is too small, Help With A Smile offers on-demand support either remotely or on site. Michael Spodaro, founder of Help With A Smile, and his team are not only skilled at fixing things that are broken, but also advising business owners on what software/hardware to use and how to use it most effectively. Above all they have reasonable rates and no monthly minimum.
For those of you aspire to be proactive with your technology needs, please note that Help With A Smile offers a Complimentary Consultation/ IT Evaluation.
And for those of us who are more content being reactive, be sure to bookmark Help With A Smile, so you have them when you need them!
I have finally found a GREAT tech resource for small business owners, or I guess I should say they have found us. Help With A Smile is designed specifically to service the technology needs of small business owners. Pledging that no problem or question is too small, Help With A Smile offers on-demand support either remotely or on site. Michael Spodaro, founder of Help With A Smile, and his team are not only skilled at fixing things that are broken, but also advising business owners on what software/hardware to use and how to use it most effectively. Above all they have reasonable rates and no monthly minimum.
For those of you aspire to be proactive with your technology needs, please note that Help With A Smile offers a Complimentary Consultation/ IT Evaluation.
And for those of us who are more content being reactive, be sure to bookmark Help With A Smile, so you have them when you need them!
May 20, 2008
EVERYTHING WE HOPED IT COULD BE AND MORE
Thank you Malia and Carol!
Last night we held the first of event in our new series In Good Company Conversations, and we were honored to have Malia and Carol Mills of Malia Mills join us for a completely inspiring, motivating, and meaningful conversation.
The goal of this series is to increase our exposure and access to real, local female entrepreneurs who are building compelling, innovative and successful businesses; to witness the complexity involved in building a business with integrity and vision; to hear these home-grown success stories first hand and find out how they arrived at their current success; and to learn from their experiences, decisions, and defining moments.
It might seem like quite a lot to expect from a single event. But not surprisingly, Malia and Carol, completely over-delivered and exceed our expectations.
Really, they were so incredibly generous and genuine.
Aside from being utterly impressive and cool in their own right, they openly shared their entrepreneurial war stories and their sage words of business wisdom.
Among other things, they discussed mission and importance of staying true to your business purpose; individual strengths and recognizing what you do best (a favorite topic of Amy and mine!); integrity and the value of ownership; compromise, learning when you can’t and when you can; vitality and staying challenged as your business grows; reward and focusing on what really matters; innovation and learning how to keep your business fresh; determination and the importance of staying focused; resolve and the value of patience with the process…I could just go on and on and on!
Malia issued a particularly savvy reminder to us all, by highlighting that the crux of each of our businesses is really problem-solving and story telling. How so very true!
We are so grateful for all they had to share. Thank you, Malia and Carol.
And, 2 more special thanks to:
Thank you Malia and Carol!
Last night we held the first of event in our new series In Good Company Conversations, and we were honored to have Malia and Carol Mills of Malia Mills join us for a completely inspiring, motivating, and meaningful conversation.The goal of this series is to increase our exposure and access to real, local female entrepreneurs who are building compelling, innovative and successful businesses; to witness the complexity involved in building a business with integrity and vision; to hear these home-grown success stories first hand and find out how they arrived at their current success; and to learn from their experiences, decisions, and defining moments.
It might seem like quite a lot to expect from a single event. But not surprisingly, Malia and Carol, completely over-delivered and exceed our expectations.
Really, they were so incredibly generous and genuine.
Aside from being utterly impressive and cool in their own right, they openly shared their entrepreneurial war stories and their sage words of business wisdom.
Among other things, they discussed mission and importance of staying true to your business purpose; individual strengths and recognizing what you do best (a favorite topic of Amy and mine!); integrity and the value of ownership; compromise, learning when you can’t and when you can; vitality and staying challenged as your business grows; reward and focusing on what really matters; innovation and learning how to keep your business fresh; determination and the importance of staying focused; resolve and the value of patience with the process…I could just go on and on and on!
Malia issued a particularly savvy reminder to us all, by highlighting that the crux of each of our businesses is really problem-solving and story telling. How so very true!
We are so grateful for all they had to share. Thank you, Malia and Carol.
And, 2 more special thanks to:
Galia Gichon, owner of Down to Earth Finance and amazingly thoughtful IGC member, who initiated the introduction to the Malia Mills. Thank you for thinking of us!
Kelly and Jeanette from
Fancy Girl Catering for the unbelievably good food. It was elegant, delicious, expertly prepared and presented, organic, and local…what else could you want? We were so wowed by them!
SUMMER READING FROM THE MILLS SISTERS
Additions from Malia and Carol Mills to the Summer Reading Book List!
Malia and Carol Mills referenced two books that they have found very valuable in thinking about their business practices.
Naturally, they are being added to my summer reading list! I can't wait for days on the dock at the lake with my books! Yay, June vacation.
Hug Your Customer, by Jack Mitchell
** And they really practice what they preach! We all got to benefit from the Hug Your Customer principle with the lovely coupons that Malia and Carol so generously provided to all those who attended.
E-Myth Revisited, by Michael Gerber
Additions from Malia and Carol Mills to the Summer Reading Book List!
Malia and Carol Mills referenced two books that they have found very valuable in thinking about their business practices.
Naturally, they are being added to my summer reading list! I can't wait for days on the dock at the lake with my books! Yay, June vacation.
Hug Your Customer, by Jack Mitchell
** And they really practice what they preach! We all got to benefit from the Hug Your Customer principle with the lovely coupons that Malia and Carol so generously provided to all those who attended.
E-Myth Revisited, by Michael Gerber
May 16, 2008
STARTING MY SUMMER READING BOOK LIST
I love to read. Well, I love to read non-fiction. Fiction for me is harder – harder to get into, harder to relate to, and harder to finish. But I just can’t seem to have too many non-fiction books. Especially if those books relate to psychology, organizational development, business, entrepreneurship, women’s professional development, etc. I know, it sounds riveting, but it is what I like.
Anyhow, last Thursday, when I was given three book recommendations (completely unprompted) by interesting smart women, I paid attention! These suggestions prompted me to start my summer reading book list.
So, the first three on my list are:
Bitch in the House:26 Women Tell the Truth About Sex, Solitude, Work, Motherhood, and Marriage, by Cathi Hanauer.
Recommended by Jessica Shambora
**Supposedly very funny and entertaining, and I just love compilations - 26 professional writers collaborated on this one! This book also has a dedicated website with lots of good info on it.
Basic Black:The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life), by Cathie Black. Recommended by Meredith Barnett, of Store Adore.
I love to read. Well, I love to read non-fiction. Fiction for me is harder – harder to get into, harder to relate to, and harder to finish. But I just can’t seem to have too many non-fiction books. Especially if those books relate to psychology, organizational development, business, entrepreneurship, women’s professional development, etc. I know, it sounds riveting, but it is what I like.
Anyhow, last Thursday, when I was given three book recommendations (completely unprompted) by interesting smart women, I paid attention! These suggestions prompted me to start my summer reading book list.
So, the first three on my list are:
Bitch in the House:26 Women Tell the Truth About Sex, Solitude, Work, Motherhood, and Marriage, by Cathi Hanauer.
Recommended by Jessica Shambora
**Supposedly very funny and entertaining, and I just love compilations - 26 professional writers collaborated on this one! This book also has a dedicated website with lots of good info on it.
Basic Black:The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work (and in Life), by Cathie Black. Recommended by Meredith Barnett, of Store Adore.**Considering that Cathie Black is the president of Hearst Magazines & one of the first women to take a major role in American newspaper and magazine publishing, she probably knows what it takes!
You’re Wearing That?:Understanding Mothers and Daughter in Conversation, by Deborah Tannen. Also recommended by Jessica Shambora**This book doesn't need its subtitle. Any woman who hears the title knows what it is about. Tannen is a best-selling author & renowned Georgetown professor who studies human interaction through conversation.
Happy Reading to me! Ill let you know my thoughts and add other books as they get added to the list!
May 6, 2008
STORE ADORE, WE ADORE YOU!
Store Adore is the answer to all shoppers' prayers. In the past, finding a new favorite boutique only came about from luck or lots of sleuthing. No longer! Part directory, part zagats, part daily candy, part facebook,...and exactly what you need!
Whether you're in boutique-overwhelmed New York, or an unfamiliar city altogether you can use Store Adore to find exactly the types of independent stores you need and want without a lot of hustle. Store Adore offers ways to find stores similar to those you love and it also shares exclusive deals, discounts, and sales. it is a one-stop shop for shopping information.
This is all on top of the fact that Store Adore is run, of course, by two fantastic women entrepreneurs: Meredith Barnett and Cristina Miller.
Building a profile on the site was fun and easy. It allowed me to mark LillaP and Tulle as favorites among others. And to scope out new stores in my neighborhood to visit, such as Pippen Home and Housing Works.
Check it out!
Whether you're in boutique-overwhelmed New York, or an unfamiliar city altogether you can use Store Adore to find exactly the types of independent stores you need and want without a lot of hustle. Store Adore offers ways to find stores similar to those you love and it also shares exclusive deals, discounts, and sales. it is a one-stop shop for shopping information.
This is all on top of the fact that Store Adore is run, of course, by two fantastic women entrepreneurs: Meredith Barnett and Cristina Miller.
Building a profile on the site was fun and easy. It allowed me to mark LillaP and Tulle as favorites among others. And to scope out new stores in my neighborhood to visit, such as Pippen Home and Housing Works.
Check it out!
May 5, 2008
FIERCE & FABULOUS FESTIVAL COMING TO NYC:
MAMAPALOOZA Outdoor Extravaganza
Mamapalooza, headed by mom rocker Joy Rose, is a national force that is hosting a weekend packed full of fantastic events from May 17th-18th in NYC. Join in this unique opportunity!
MAMAPALOOZA Workshop Events
A day of Love, Life Coaching, Health, Music, Autobiographical Storytelling Workshops and Panels.
WHEN: Sat, May 17th, 11-4pm
WHERE: NOLA STUDIOS250 West 54th St
TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE
** Includes presentation by IGC Member Jen Edwards of Relaxation on the Go!**
MAMAPALOOZA Outdoor Extravaganza
Full Day of Kid's Activities, Mom Rock Bands, Face-Painting, Food, Vendors, Shopping, Maternal Dance and Families rocking out together; featuring Audra Rox, Swingset Mamas, Housewives On Prozac, Catholic Girls, Annie Sidley and Lunatic Fringe.
WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 18th: 12PM-5PM
WHERE: Riverside Park South on The Pier(Entrance at 68th St West Side)
SHOW UP AND GET YOUR GROOVE ON! FREE FOR ALL!
MAMAPALOOZA Outdoor Extravaganza
Mamapalooza, headed by mom rocker Joy Rose, is a national force that is hosting a weekend packed full of fantastic events from May 17th-18th in NYC. Join in this unique opportunity!
MAMAPALOOZA Workshop Events
A day of Love, Life Coaching, Health, Music, Autobiographical Storytelling Workshops and Panels.
WHEN: Sat, May 17th, 11-4pm
WHERE: NOLA STUDIOS250 West 54th St
TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE
** Includes presentation by IGC Member Jen Edwards of Relaxation on the Go!**
MAMAPALOOZA Outdoor Extravaganza
Full Day of Kid's Activities, Mom Rock Bands, Face-Painting, Food, Vendors, Shopping, Maternal Dance and Families rocking out together; featuring Audra Rox, Swingset Mamas, Housewives On Prozac, Catholic Girls, Annie Sidley and Lunatic Fringe.
WHEN: SUNDAY, MAY 18th: 12PM-5PM
WHERE: Riverside Park South on The Pier(Entrance at 68th St West Side)
SHOW UP AND GET YOUR GROOVE ON! FREE FOR ALL!
April 28, 2008
SUGAR SYNC!
I learned of this amazing resource through IGC Member Rossanna Figuera. SugarSync allows you to access all of the documents on your computer remotely, and sync documents from mulplie computers. Far cheaper and easier than getting your own server. It has already made a huge difference in my productivity and flexibility! Great for those who work from multiple locations...hint hint.
April 20, 2008
STUNNING SEAMSTRESS SHOW!
Wow. We are so excited about the new art exhibit at IGC. Photographer Sam Lamb came all the way from Oklahoma to bring us: The Sea, The Surge, and The Seamstress; A Story about Salt & Morning Light. The pictures, presentation, and story are absolutely enchanting, as is Sam herself. We will be celebrating the Official Opening on Friday, April 25th, 7-9pm, so please join us for drinks and snacks.
You can see Sam's work online at:
http://www.samanthalambphotography.com/
Wow. We are so excited about the new art exhibit at IGC. Photographer Sam Lamb came all the way from Oklahoma to bring us: The Sea, The Surge, and The Seamstress; A Story about Salt & Morning Light. The pictures, presentation, and story are absolutely enchanting, as is Sam herself. We will be celebrating the Official Opening on Friday, April 25th, 7-9pm, so please join us for drinks and snacks.
You can see Sam's work online at:
http://www.samanthalambphotography.com/
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