Meet Lorraine Mignault of Positive Living Inc

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

A:  Lorraine Mignault is Founder and Director of Positive Living Inc. – a company with a decade in research and innovation.

Q: What was the motivation behind your company?

A: I launched Positive Living Inc., an environmentally green company, to take advantage of emerging opportunities in research, product development and lifestyle programming.

I always maintained that better nutrition and high quality, life-improving products… whether in food, skin care or wellness programs could lower health care costs – and make a difference in so many lives.

In recent years, the innovation component has spurred on my interests as an author and speaker.

Q: How long did it take you to earn a profit from your business?

A:  When you are in research and product development, you are in it for the long term. However, the lifestyle programming aspect of things can turn a profit within a 3-4 month period – depending on your company’s marketing plan.

Q: What significant obstacles (if any) have you faced & how did you overcome them?

A: There is a stigma out there that only men invent. The story behind the Canadian competition on how inventivewomen.com came into being captures this. I have always been steadfast in my beliefs regarding myself- and my business. Perseverance and a belief in one’s abilities are important. When you believe in yourself, your work is more credible.

A woman in science, even nowadays, is not an easy road. Focusing on the above mindset has been extremely helpful.

Q: Did you ever feel like just giving up at times? If so, what keeps you going?

A: It is not so much that I felt like giving up – but it was the feedback from clients regarding their restored health that made me more determined to succeed.

Q: What qualities (i.e., family support, discipline, time management) do you think are necessary for a women entrepreneur?

A:  As an author, inventor and speaker in beauty and health, I find it extremely important for women to take care of themselves – and their loved ones.  This, in turn, makes it easier to cultivate a supportive family network, effective time management – including a better understanding of the entrepreneurial work life.

Q: What is the one thing (book, website, coach, tool, blog, service, etc) that you value and can say has contributed to your success?

A:  My book, Die Healthy: Pursuing the Dream of Wellness and Longevity is most fitting – and has contributed to my success on many levels … and to the success of others.

It is very rewarding to be sharing my “wealth of wellness” concept with people worldwide. When you’re healthy… everything in your life is a gift of opportunity.

Q: What is your favorite quote, saying, Proverb, or scripture?

A:  When you believe in yourself, and pursue your life’s purpose, you can accomplish some truly amazing things.

Q: What advice would you give to someone just starting out in business or thinking about taking the leap into entrepreneurship?

A: By having courage, creativity and tenacity, you will make a difference in so many lives… including your own as an entrepreneur.

Q: What are a few goals for you or your business this year?

A: As an author, inventor and speaker, I am often considered an inspiration.

• In 2009, I would love to share this wonderful feeling – especially through my book, speaker engagements and media opportunities.
• Through Foreign Rights, I look forward to having my book translated in several languages.
• Providing interview content for book projects worldwide is another great experience.
• And lastly, have my anti-ageing, cosmetic and therapeutic skin lotion Fabulous Forever®, serve as a catalyst for wellness in technology licensing endeavors.

BIO:  Lorraine Mignault is an award-winning Canadian inventor, and author of the bestselling book Die Healthy: Pursuing the Dream of Wellness and Longevity.  With several discoveries to her credit in beauty and health, and a suite of Intellectual Property, she has contributed greatly in areas of nutrition, disease intervention and prevention, dermatology, pain control and fitness.

A woman with a passionate, life-affirming outlook, Lorraine is a nominee in the Women of Power awards – and published on the famed Official Web Site of the Secret Movie.  An honoured author, inventor and speaker at the World IP Day in 2006, she is truly a woman of “Everyday Greatness” … bringing a sense of well-being worldwide.

Lorraine is an innovative woman raising the bar in all fields and a sought-after presenter showcased on Positive Living Essentials.

Truly inspirational! Thank you Lorraine for sharing with us!

That’s it for now. Until next time…wear your heels well!

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