Monthly Archives: April 2010

Don’t Stop Dreaming: A Whitney Houston Retrospective

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

Whitney Houston has been having problems with her voice and singing in recent concerts. She’s getting bashed for it.

I was a huge Whitney fan in my teens.

I gotta give it to her that after all she has been through (and overcome) she is back singing again. It may not be as beautiful or angelic as before, but ya know what, she isn’t giving up. I applaud her for that. You go girl!

There is a lesson in life here. Never give up. It takes some serious courage to get out in front of thousands of people who know how good you “used to be” and still support you. Life is tough. Either learn form mistakes and keep moving forward or stay stuck and miserable.

If I stopped every time I failed, or was embarrassed my life would not be as wonderful or have the adventure it does.

What area in your life do you need to move forward in? Continue reading →

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We Are SO “Front Row” In Wisconsin

Posted on April 23, 2010 by

Wisconsin Fashion Week Swag Bag sneak peak! Fashion Fridays Front row and VIPs receive Gail Ambrosius fine chocolate and Travertine Spa body lotion valued at over $40. www.wisconsinfashionweek.com

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Scams Behind Print Advertising And Free Press

Posted on April 22, 2010 by

I don’t pay for print advertising. I don’t have to. Actually, let me change that, I may consider it depending on the publication and potential for exposure AND sales. There are so many forms of press coverage now that will … Continue reading →

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Want to Change Careers? Got Fear?

Posted on April 20, 2010 by

In her post, Stop Living in Fear When It Comes to Your Career Change, Anne Marie Segaric asks, “Are you playing to win or playing to avoid losing?” Continue reading →

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I Beat To The Rhythm Of My Own Drum

Posted on April 16, 2010 by

Career Change: From Biotech to Musical Team Building

“After contemplating a PhD in molecular biology for three years following college, I decided my love of business and music were what I needed to pursue.” Continue reading →

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Lisa Raye, The Real McCoy: Update

Posted on April 14, 2010 by

Last week I wrote a post about attending the Red Carpet event and screening of Lisa Raye’s new reality show, The Real McCoy, that aired last Thursday on TV ONE. Lisa Raye is back in LA, resuming her acting career … Continue reading →

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COMING SOON: Neil Patel of QuickSprout.Com

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

If you don’t know who Neil is. . . your loss. If I were you I would start googling him now. Check back soon for my video interview with one of the most informative voices on the web.

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HWIC, One Of Top 50 Blogs In Orange County, CA

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

Top 50 Blogs in Orange County, CA 34 How I Changed Careers http://www.howichangedcareers.com followers in Orange County, CA English – entrepreneur, career, recession Rating:

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Team Oprah

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

So Kitty Kelley has a new Tell All unauthorized biography about Oprah coming out tomorrow.

I am biased. But still, I don’t get the hype. Continue reading →

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I Was A Comedian. Now I Am A Psychotherapist.

Posted on April 13, 2010 by

Career Change: Comedian to Doctor of Psychology ” Change is inevitable: either effect it or accept it.” Dr. Nancy Irwin What was your previous career? Stand-up Comic. How did you know it was time to Change Careers? As a comic, … Continue reading →

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