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Woman Who WOWS: Mara Glazer
Mara Glazer is a world-reknown business expert, daughter, friend and mentor. She's open, brilliant, daring, and hard-working. A woman who WOWS? Most certainly. I'm thrilled to introduce her to you here, but urge you to go over to her site www.thebizzybuzz.com and check out all she has to offer you there as well!
Meet Mara!
What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
The ONE THING that I think gives a woman the "WOW" factor, is her ability to connect with others. Everybody on this planet has different triggers that when stimulated make them feel a connection with another human. Having that ability to figure out those triggers is a skill not many people possess, and if you can pinpoint how exactly to make that connection and make someone feel special, you will WOW them.
What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from – and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
Ivanka Trump – Regardless of where you come from, life should never be handed to you on a silver platter. Word Hard, (blood, sweat, and tears baby!), and the rewards will pay off handsomely.
Oprah – Life is a lesson and we need to open our eyes, look around us, and take it all in.
Brittany Spears – When you fall down, pick yourself up, brush the dirt off, and keep moving forward.
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?
My mother is one of the kindest women I know and she would do anything for anybody. My mother has taught me generosity and to give whether those around us need a helping hand or if it's just to put a smile on someones face. I have seen her go above an beyond to lend a helping hand, and I try to honor her teachings and spread generosity when I can.
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
I am an implementor. I get a lot done and I get it done fast. A lot of business owners (both men and women) are lazy. They like to procrastinate and push work off for when they feel like doing it. Work doesn't do itself. Procrastination is self-sabatogaging, and if more women moved on and transitioned into becoming implementors, I believe our power level as women would immediately rise. With action comes reaction. Create a great plan and act on it.
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
"Work Hard, Try to Be a Good Person, and Contribute to the World" I found that when I started living by that mantra, everything began lining up for me in both my personal and professional life and I started seeing the success that I had desired.
Woman Who WOWS: Amy Volk
Amy Volk is an organizational guru, wife, mother to twin teenagers, and DEFINITELY a woman who WOWS. I think we first "met" after I would call to get her to organize my home office… and then never call back because I was too ashamed for anyone to see the space I was working in! Lol…. NOW, I'm proud to call her a sometimes client, an always friend, and a huge asset to my life. Meet Amy Volk, and then visit her at www.amyvolk.com for more.
What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
her confidence. If she is polished in her dress and appearance and is confident in her work.
What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from – and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
Reese Witherspoon, Meryl Streep, Sheryl Crow. They could teach us that you don't have to have drama rule your life, that you can be who you are uniquely created to be and still have success.
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?
Write thank you notes.
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
Discipline.
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
Don't be afraid to be who you really are.
Woman Who WOWS: Nora Firestone
I’ve always known Nora Firestone as a journalist. Now, she’s the creator of www.thankingofyou.com, and up and coming site focused on the lost art of gratitude. She’s a doer, a small business owner, wife, mother and woman who WOWS. Excited to introduce you to her now:
What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
A genuine, contagious love and enthusiasm for what she has to offer and for the people and movements that might be propelled by those offerings.
What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from - and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
Oprah Winfrey: Your quiet inner voice is stronger and wiser than the rantings of a million talking heads; listen intently, with respect and gratitude.
Dr. Laura Schlesinger: "Now go do the right thing;" it really does make a difference.
The pop-rockers who remind us: That we're all "Unwritten" and that it's a great idea to "put your records on," play your favorite song and "go ahead, let your hair down."
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?
This I wrote for a quote on my Facebook page: "By the time I'd ever heard the words 'you can't' I was old enough to know better." My parents somehow neglected to instill in me that I would ever be limited by a lack of talent, skill or imagination or by someone else's plans for my life. Instead, they fostered my creative and critical thinking and supported my endless parade of new endeavors. God bless 'em!
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
Note to self: Think you can do it? I dare you to go for it!
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
Love to think, do, learn and teach; tune in regularly to your inner voice and to the wisdom of others.
Woman Who WOWS: Elaine Biss
Meet Elaine Biss, Founder of www.elainebiss.com and original creator of the DivaPreneur NING network that I still fondly remember as one of the most profitable online networks I've ever participated in…. Oh, and of course, she's a Woman Who WOWS (me). As a feminine illustrator and designer, she created my first EVER logo. I'm excited to introduce her to you here:What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
I think having confidence in your skill set is very important. Anyone can make claims or write pretty words, but actually showing it, caries more weight.
What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from - and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
Audrey Hepburn- She was the epitome of class and even in the face of adversity she maintained her position with grace.
Diane Von Furstenberg- Marriage doesn`t make a woman. What you do makes you the woman you are.
Sonia Rykiel-The woman made a name for herself with just a high school education, becoming one of today`s top fashion designers.
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?
Elegance and grace is never boisterous, salacious or loud. Beauty fades, charisma last forever.
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
Don`t be afraid. Fear keeps you from doing and getting to where you need to be. Go fearless in the direction of your dreams.
Woman Who WOWS: Melanie McGhee
Melanie McGhee. Yoga enthusiast. Therapist. Yoga Off the Mat leader. Owner of www.peacefruit.com. Wife. Mother. Daughter. AND, an all around amazing woman. I’m honored to know her, to have the privilege of working with her, and I’m excited to introduce her to you now:
What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
Being in alignment with her authentic self.
What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from - and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
Oprah – stay open to learning, everyday.
Zainab Salbi – Founder and CEO of Women for Women – Each one of us can make a positive difference in another's life.
Helen Mirren – Confidence is Sexy
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?
Only ONE thing!?!? Love is eternal, everything else is temporary.
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
Keeping your inner house clear of emotional clutter so that your life can be filled with peace, love and joy.
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
Releasing tension and stress is like hygiene for the heart. Do it every day!
Woman Who WOWS: Jessica Riehl
Ahh…. Jess. Let’s start by saying that to know Jessica is to love Jessica. She wears and has worn many hats. Brave veteran. Brilliant photographer. Sensational storyteller. Committed student. Enthusiastic “green-ie.” Awesome friend. Cool girl. One of my favorite people, period. Definitely, a woman who WOWS.
What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
A honest heart and strength of belief in their mission.
What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from - and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
Oprah: We all need love.
Jane Goodall: One person can save a species and change the world.
Hillary Clinton: You can only achieve what you dare.
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?
Oh, there are so many that I really have a hard time distilling them down. It all boils down to work hard and don't settle.
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
Introspection.
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
You will win some and lose some; don't take either too seriously because it is all about the journey.
Woman Who WOWS: Gretchen Gunn
Gretchen Gunn, co-owner of www.mgdservices.com is one of the most authentic women I've ever had the privilege of getting to know. She's amazing as a business owner. And she's even more amazing as a woman. A woman who WOWS? No doubt. I'm thrilled to introduce you to Gretchen, here:
What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
Confidence – nothing is more beautiful to me than a confident and KIND woman!
What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from - and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
- Greta Waitz - Marathon runner who recently died– she should have coined the phrase, “just do it”. She loved to tell the story of her first race in NYC. In order to get any attendance, and media attention, they have playboy bunnies at the start line running the first leg of a race…. Puts a whole new spin on the running term, ‘rabbit’.
- Hillary Clinton – Talk about a woman that has found her own stride and is finally making the difference in the world she’s fought so hard to accomplish since her first attempt at reforming health care.
- Mother Teresa. Enough said.
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?
That she was always in my corner… and WAY ahead of me in terms of what I was capable of doing. Her belief in me has made me the successful person that I am today. “You can’t do that” and “I can’t” are not part of her vocabulary. I met Greta Waitz because my mother dragged me to a running clinic in NYC. I ran my first marathon because my mother looked at me at that same clinic and said, “Let’s run the NYC Marathon. This was in April of 1995. In October of the same year, we both ran – nonstop – the NYC Marathon.
You are never too old to accomplish your dreams. She found true love and married at 63. She got her PHD at 66. She’s 67… We’re waiting to see what she’ll be up to next.
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
Forget yesterday’s failures! Start every morning with the conviction that today was a new slate, a fresh start to succeed.
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
Do something extra every day. One more call. One less cookie, whatever it is, do one more thing to achieve your vision of success.
Woman Who WOWS: Lisa Briggs
Lisa Briggs is an amazing woman and accomplished business owner. (www.intuitivebody.com) A solo-preneur. Beautifully home-based. She loves her family. And her dogs. And her garden. And all things beautiful. There's so much to learn from her.
What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
For me, I am moved by women who are fully themselves. Women who are able to be present and connect from their hearts without being overly influenced by external factors… I really love that. The beauty of being open, honest, able to fully connect in any given moment is… beautiful.
What three female celebrities do you think we could learn from - and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
Not sure the women I consider celebrities are so mainstream but I love women who are thought-leaders and have something spiritual to share.
* Louise Hay- who founded the Hay House publishing and related companies taught us how to heal and love ourselves in powerful new ways and provided access to incredible teachers and healers via her publishing and radio companies.
* Dr. Christiane Northrup is a holistic medical doctor who shows women how to break free of the patriarchal medical system and be good advocates and practitioners of our own health- mind, body and spirit.
* Rachel Ashwell- Creator of Shabby Chic shows us that beauty can be simple, livable, and accessible.
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom – or WISHED she had modeled for you?
My mother was a self-employed entrepreneur when I was growing up. I always had that as a role model and knew that I could create the same working wife/mother role for myself. She showed me how to be powerful in the world and gave me the gift of creativity and an appreciation of beauty.
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
I consult my intuitive wisdom and my "gut" sense in every decision I make and have learned to cultivate this into my best source of guidance- I trust myself over virtually any "expert" or source outside of myself. Trust how it FEELS…whatever it is, you know more than you give yourself credit for!
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
Do whatever you must to keep your sacred well filled up with beauty. Honor yourself every day with beautiful self-care rituals and time to renew before you try to give it all away or try to keep everyone else happy. When you're empty and reaching, fill up with beauty.
The Original Woman Who WOWS: My Mom
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There's no more fitting way to kick off this HIGHLIGHTING of women who wow than profiling MY mom. She is wise, determined, caring, genuine (always), tough (when she has to be), and the best woman I know. Let's learn from HER… my ORIGINAL example of a woman who WOWS:
What ONE THING do you think gives a woman the "WOW" factor?
Confidence in herself as a person and a woman. You can't fake confidence, and you can't underestimate its impact in your life.
What female celebrities do you think we could learn from - and what ONE sentence lesson do they teach us?
My mom says she's not that "IN" to celebrities… but I know she loves the celebrity smut mags as much as I do!! =) Here's her answer:
JENNIFER ANISTON - Dont publicly retaliate – the world will be kinder to you. Show Grace and Class in even the worst situations! OPRAH – Always be yourself – listen and then you will be heard! MY DAUGHTER – (My # 1 fan will always believe I'm a celebrity! lol…. ) Tenacity is a gift..think BIG and keep moving forward! My Mom also taught me to always ask "WHY?" and challenge assumptions, so I'm not surprised she broke the rules and included a man we can learn from! PRINCE WILLIAM – Learn from mistakes of those around you…live your life as you see fit..whether in the spot light or not!
What is the most important lesson you learned from YOUR Mom?
To enjoy life…dance when you can and even sometimes when you can't! (I was named after my Mom's Mom, and have heard a lot about her even though she died before I was born. I hear she was a rockin' woman… if nothing else, always FUN!)
If women could instantly emulate ONE trait, habit or skill set that YOU possess, which trait, habit or skill set should it be?
Enthusiasm to live life to the fullest! (LOVE thIS! Don't try to sit on the couch and do nothing around my Mom. You can do that when you're dead. There's always a bike ride, walk, or some fun game to be played!)
What ONE success tip or strategy can you leave us with?
Believe in your business and others will too. (Short, sweet, simple. But dead -on. That's my Momma!)
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