About Me
Why work really hard for someone else? Why not do your own thing?
I am an Attorney turned Entrepreneur.
This is a blog about my forthcoming book, How I changed Careers...a resource, sanctuary and knowledge base for the working wounded who want to run their own show and need a little inspiration.
Want to promote your business or product? Send me what ya got and if its a good idea, I'll write about it.
Got a career question? Need a life coach? Write in and join the discussion.
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Coffee Break: Tonight’s Gonna Be A Good Night
just saw the Black Eyed Peas performance of I Got A Feeling on the opening of this seasons Oprah.
Its amazing. Not just for the music. Watch for yourself and see.
(close your office door if you want to dance)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN6V2_RHnac] Continue reading
Posted in Career Change, Celebrities
Tagged black eyed peas, Career Change, Coffee Break, oprah, tonight's gonna be a good night, Whimsy
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Career Change : From Actuary To Fantasy Sports Sherpa
I was at a natural transition point because I’d just been laid off for a second time. I decided there would never be a better time than the present to take a chance, and that if I didn’t take a chance, I’d spend the rest of my life regretting it. Continue reading
This Is Why Working For Yourself is SO Great
Today I spent part of my day in this very spot. I was totally working. Really. I had meetings, negotiations, conferences and text communiations about some major press for Travertine Spa in the coming months. With an iphone and laptop … Continue reading
Posted in Career Change, Just DO It!
Tagged Career Change, Dare to Dream, entrepreneur, Inspiration, santa catalina panama, surfing
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Career Change: From Publisher to Celebrity Rubber Duck Maker
“This job is so much fun, I look forward to Mondays!” Craig Wole, President CelebriDucks What was your previous career? I was the largest publisher in the country of advertising/animation artwork from television commercials having created the first ever animation art … Continue reading
New Entrepreneur Bio Series Begins Today!
The interveiwees are amazing. Their products and serives are fantastic. Their paths to, in and through entrepreneurship are inspiring. Continue reading
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Entrepreneur Profile: Peter Shankman of HARO
In addition to HARO, Peter is the founder and CEO of The Geek Factory, Inc., a boutique Marketing and PR Strategy firm located in New York City, with clients worldwide. His blog, which he launched as a website in 1995, (www.shankman.com) both comments on and generates news and conversation.”
You can listen to my Interview with Peter Shankman of HARO.
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You can also listen here Peter Shankman of Haro on How I Changed Careers
Below are interesting quotes from the interview. Continue reading
Posted in Entrepreneurship, Just DO It!
Tagged Advice, Career Change, Dare to Dream, entrepreneur, HARO, helpareporter.com, Interviews, Peter Shankman, shankman.com
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Some People Just Can’t Believe A Black Man Is President And Will Never Accept It
I was sitting at my desk, working on interviews for the blog and book when I came across the article below. Whether you think Obama is the messiah or antichrist (he is neither), most are not willing to accept that there is a very deep resentment of him directly related to his race. Can you follow me on this narrow issue? I’m not talking about abortion. I’m not talking about health care. Nope, not gay marriage either.
Race.
I am talking about race. We don’t like to discuss race in America. We like to pretend that we don’t see color. Continue reading
TED Conference 2010, Apply To Become A TED FELLOW
I recently posted the TED video of Alain de Botton on what I call Career Snobbery. Video is great but attending an event in person can be so much better. Are you an ultra overachiever with world changing potential..or want … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Entrepreneurship, Just DO It!
Tagged alain de botton, career snobbery, TED, ted.com
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Career Change Tips To Help You Land Your Dream J.O.B
How to change career Reprinted from Guardian.co.uk Being laid off can seem daunting, but it could also be a great opportunity. In the second part of our series on redundancy, Huma Qureshi looks into how you can land that dream … Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Career Change, Somebody's gotta do it, Ya gotta have Faith
Tagged greg price, guardian.co.uk, Huma Qureshi, Kelda Stevenson
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How Did You Change Careers?
I’m starting a new article series in October that I am really excited about. I have SEVERAL interviews from people who have changed careers. These interviews are designed to inspire. They are also designed to give you the realities and hardships of entrepreneurial life. I will cover businesses run out of living rooms, garages and corporate offices. Some will be text. Some will be audio.
The interviewee profiles include:
* Welfare Attorney to Patients Rights Advocate
* Corporate Consultant to Tea Entrepreneur
* Corporate drone to Trash Hauler
* Concert Pianist to Skin Care Expert
* Ballet Dancer to Sales Trainer
What do you want to know from these people? Let me know. I’ll try to incorporate as many of your questions as I can. If you want to be a candidate for an interview, write in an let me know.
Posted in Career Change, Dare to Dream
Tagged Advice, Career Change, Dare to Dream, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration
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