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Take A Step Back and Analyze Yourself Take A Step Back and Analyze Yourself

By owning your own business you are not only the boss but you are also the business... 

Lynette Chandler has Finally Done It Lynette Chandler has Finally Done It

Lynette has finally scheduled her first live, on-the-spot, webinar wherein you get... 

Black Friday is Just a Few Weeks Away Black Friday is Just a Few Weeks Away

You don’t have to know me for very long to know that I love shopping.  I breath... 

My Roosters are Violating My Hens My Roosters are Violating My Hens

Being somewhat new to living in the country, I’m learning that when you have... 

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A Truly Outstanding Woman

Meet Aurelia Williams of The Real Life Coaching Meet Aurelia Williams of The Real Life Coaching

It is my pleasure to afford you the opportunity to get to know Aurelia Williams up... 

Meet Lorraine Mignault of Positive Living Inc Meet Lorraine Mignault of Positive Living Inc

Q: What is your name, the name of your company and when did you start it? A: ... 

Meet Susan Brooks of Cookies from Home Meet Susan Brooks of Cookies from Home

I love it when women set their minds to achieving their goals and actually do it! ... 

Meet Joy Gendusa of PostcardMania Meet Joy Gendusa of PostcardMania

I have personally used PostcardMania in my Real Estate and Mortgage businesses. ... 

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Career & Networking

How to Create Product Descriptions that Make the Sale How to Create Product Descriptions that Make the Sale

It doesn’t matter whether you sell physical or digital products, as an effective... 

Effective Email Marketing Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated Effective Email Marketing Doesn’t Have To Be Complicated

There are very real concerns about list building and promoting to the people on your... 

What Your Body Language Says In Your Interviews What Your Body Language Says In Your Interviews

Did you know that the way you sit, smile and shake hands can speak volumes during... 

Switching Careers at the Executive Level Switching Careers at the Executive Level

It may seem like a bit of an impossible task switch careers once you’ve reached... 

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Women's Health & Issues

How To Set Sensible Weight Loss Goals How To Set Sensible Weight Loss Goals

The key to any successful weight-loss endeavor is to set some sensible weight loss... 

The Natural Way to Health. Can I Make It Without the Drugs? The Natural Way to Health. Can I Make It Without the Drugs?

Every time I turn on the TV or open a magazine, it seems like the first thing I... 

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Lifestyle & Family

The Balancing Act: Feel Like You’re Walking on A Parenting Tightrope The Balancing Act: Feel Like You’re Walking on A Parenting Tightrope

Busy moms have a lot in common with circus performers. We have to juggle many balls... 

Increase Your Chances of Winning Contests Increase Your Chances of Winning Contests

All of us have seen the many contests and sweepstakes being offered on any given... 

How To Achieve a Well-Balanced Life How To Achieve a Well-Balanced Life

We live in a very fast-paced world. As such, it’s easy to be stressed out. However,... 

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Guest Bloggers & Contributors

Top 4 Time- and Money-Saving Tips for Geeky Moms Top 4 Time- and Money-Saving Tips for Geeky Moms

Image credits: hill.josh Planning and doing shopping takes about 20% of my (mom’s)... 

6 Ways To Stay Organized And Productive With Your Phone 6 Ways To Stay Organized And Productive With Your Phone

Diamonds are OK but the cell phone is certainly my best buddy. It is funny, though... 

Pyramid of Potential Pyramid of Potential

A few months back, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kathy Johnson on DivaTalkRadio. ... 

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Rants, Reviews & Recommendations

Giveaway: Yoplait Smoothies and Blender Giveaway: Yoplait Smoothies and Blender

Update: Congrats to Denise for being our winner! Woohoo, Denise!! There’s... 

Giveaway: Chocolate Cheerios and Spa Kit Giveaway: Chocolate Cheerios and Spa Kit

Udpate: Congrats to Jessica for being our winner in this giveaway. Woohoo Jessica!! Let’s... 

Giveaway: Progresso “Souper You Debut” Giveaway: Progresso “Souper You Debut”

Update: Congrats to Michelle for being the winner! Woohoo Michelle!! Just like 90%... 

General Mills Announces that They Are Reducing Sugar in Their Cereals General Mills Announces that They Are Reducing Sugar in Their Cereals

I am not a morning person, so the thought of breakfast in the early a.m. just does... 

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Inspiration & Motivation

Smart Women Know, Commit and Practice Their Values Smart Women Know, Commit and Practice Their Values

My son Jack recently joined Cub Scouts here in our community. His “den” leader... 

Smart Women Live A Proactive Life Smart Women Live A Proactive Life

Yesterday, as I was on my way to pick up my kids from school, it occurred to me that... 

Joyce Meyer is Giving Away 2010 Calendars Joyce Meyer is Giving Away 2010 Calendars

For those of you who are familiar with Joyce Meyer, you know what an incredible woman... 

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Hot Topics

School Shopping Online? School Shopping Online?

Since moving to the country, my shopping addiction has been halted somewhat.  Because it now takes me two hours to closest mall, I now feed my need for shopping by going online. School starts on Wednesday and finding the time to take my son to the mall is nearly impossible.  Between product launches, coaching clients, speaking engagements, and football... [Read more of this review]

I Know How to Please My Man! I Know How to Please My Man!

Okay, it is no secret that I lack knowledge in the area of sports. My poor son was so embarrassed when he made a “touchdown” while playing little league football and I stood up and yelled [very loudly] “yes, a homerun!” True story! I am now forbidden to yell anything during his games. Being married to an unbelievable sports fanatic,... [Read more of this review]

A 3-Legged Stool Tips Easily – Developing a Code of Honor A 3-Legged Stool Tips Easily – Developing a Code of Honor

When you sit on a stool, do you prefer to sit on one with 4 legs or one with just 3 legs?  Can you imagine sitting at a bar on a 3-Legged Stool?  I wonder if the picture in your head looks the same as mine!  It is very challenging to balance your weight consistently through time on a stool with just 3 legs.  With 4, you get a stool that is much... [Read more of this review]

Is Direct Mailing in Your Marketing Plan? Is Direct Mailing in Your Marketing Plan?

As a Licensed Realtor and Mortgage Broker, I understand the importance of incorporating a direct mail strategy in my marketing plan.  When farming an area, the key is to get your name in front of as many people as possible and to do it often.  I have spent thousands and thousands of dollars in direct mailings.  Fortunately, this marketing strategy... [Read more of this review]

Divas Gotta Look Their Best Divas Gotta Look Their Best

Several of the Divas who follow BriefcaseDiva are in the fashion industry.  They are either designers, illustrators, and/or merchandisers and they keep me informed on the latest fashions.  I love that! There’s one thing that I find so attractive and that is a well dressed man or woman. When meeting someone for the first time, I notice their... [Read more of this review]

DIY – How’s the Lighting? DIY – How’s the Lighting?

In what seems like a never-ending remodeling project, my husband and I have differences in opinion about the lighting in our home.  Yes, you guessed it…I usually get my way after throwing myself down on the floor in a raging fit right in the middle of home improvement store. Okay, not really…but I’m pretty persuasive when I really... [Read more of this review]

Creative Labs is Giving Away a Vado HD Video Camera! Creative Labs is Giving Away a Vado HD Video Camera!

Here’s a super sweet giveaway for all you Divas! CreativeLabs is giving away 3 Vado HD video cameras, a $145 value. If you’re not sure what it is, it is comparable to the popular (but pricey) Flip Mino HD and it has received some pretty good reviews too. You will have to complete a survey to be entered into the random drawing though. They... [Read more of this review]

A Luxurious Spa Weekend Giveaway Fit for a Diva A Luxurious Spa Weekend Giveaway Fit for a Diva

It’s absolutely heavenly walking into a spa for a day of pampering.  From the soothing aromas to the celebrity style treatment.  I always feel so energized and beautiful when I leave after a day of luxury. If you enjoy being pampered too, how about a spa weekend in New York?  Yes, I said New York!! Well, here’s your chance to win a weekend... [Read more of this review]

Review: MagicJack – Who are You Calling? Review: MagicJack – Who are You Calling?

I am such a gadget geek.  Anything new that comes out on the market, I rush in to purchase it.  It doesn’t matter what it is…I’ve just gotta have it!  My husband laughs when something new is advertised on TV, he says “I give it 10 days and we’ll have it!” When we made our move to the farm last year, I wanted a... [Read more of this review]

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