Multifaceted Woman

Be Bold, Be Brazen, Be You in 2012!

Happy New Year!

Are you an "entrepreneur" or are you a "rebelpreneur"? Rebelpreneurs are pioneers of possibility, leaders and innovators who kick conformity to the curb. My friend Dawn Goldberg is definitely a rebelpreneur!

I met the amazing Ms. Goldberg back in my AssistU days and had the privilege of interning with her when I first started my VA practice. Dawn is the founder of Write Well University and she makes it her mission to help people overcome their problems in writing, as well as lack of confidence, in order to become stronger, more soulful writers. When I saw that she was one of the featured writers of Gina Bell's  new Rebelations Magazine, I asked if she would be my guest blogger today to share what she's up to with you. Being the gracious person that she is, of course she accepted. Thank you Dawn!

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Be Bold. Be Brazen. Be You!
(Guest post by Dawn Goldberg)

My mission is more about helping women entrepreneurs get their authentic messages out through words than trying to make sure everyone understands what a predicate nominative is. Writing well doesn't mean perfect grammar and mechanics. It means that you are conveying your message with passion and power and having an impact on the world through your words.

As a business owner, you're probably struggling with differentiating yourself from everyone else, standing up, and claiming your Bold, Brazen self.

And that can feel a little lonely.

So, since I'm committed to helping you write from your soul, when Gina Bell invited me to write an article that challenges the status quo, kicks conformity to the curb, and honors every entrepreneur's desire to be successful and have an impact... I said a big Yes!

And now my article is featured inside the premiere issue of Rebelations Magazine!

Inside this free resource for “rebelpreneurs” like you and me, you’ll enjoy 15 other rebelicious articles AND what Gina has called the “Rebelpreneur Roadmap.” It's a series of thought-provoking, kick-in-the-pants questions that support an intelligent rebellion.

It's the first in the series, and it's completely FREE.

I have to say that when I got a sneak peek, I opened it up and printed it out and read each article word for word. I loved it and know you will too!

Download the magazine here and make sure you share it with the Rebelpreneurs in your life!

The Top New Years Resolutions That Can Change Your Life

Below is a link to an article originally posted for 2011 but still very relevent and worth looking at. In it are resources to help you tackle your top New Year's Resolutions including losing weight, getting your finances in shape, beating your addictions, and uncluttering your life.

Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Read the post at TheDailyBasics.com!

Holiday Tips for Mompreneurs

By: Ali Brown

With the kids around more than usual over the holidays, you might be missing quiet time to get solid work done at home. Most moms I know get too busy to properly plan ahead. But, if you get a little creative, you can set your kids up for a fun, memorable vacation and not miss a beat at work.

Hire holiday help
Remember, K-12 kids aren’t the only ones home for the holidays. Most college students have 3 weeks off and are probably going crazy under their parents’ roofs themselves. (Don’t we all remember those days?) Ask your friends and neighbors if their older children are looking for some extra cash around the holidays to play nanny, so you can still play boss.

Volunteer your kids
During the holidays, soup kitchens and animal shelters are always looking for an extra hand. Appoint an adult chaperone (or two) to take the kids out for a day of kid-friendly volunteer work (For kid-friendly volunteer opportunities, click here.) Not only will it get your kids off the couch, but it also might get them into the spirit of giving in a life-changing way.

Indulge their hobbies
Whether it’s tennis, ballet, reading, or art, sign your kids up for mini-workshops that they can attend during the weekdays. If you can’t find a class in the community, then have a bunch of moms pitch in to hire a private teacher and host group classes in your own home (this method works best if you have a basement you can work in ;)). And don’t forget there are a ton of talented high school and college-level athletes and artists who would be thrilled to teach a group of kids!

Keep a routine
If there’s no way around it and it’s just you and the kids, be sure to set some boundaries so their day doesn’t invade yours. Instead of letting the kids run wild all day long, try to set a schedule for them so they get a mix of exercise, education and rest time. Plan holiday movie time or holiday project fun time, to give you 1.5-hour blocks of time to knock a few things off your to-do list.

Streamline your to-do list
Be honest, if the kids are home, you’re not going to get as much done as you usually would. There’s no reason to beat yourself up and feel like you’ve fallen behind. Instead, write down the top 3 work items that you MUST get done each day and make sure you accomplish them. That way you can shut down your computer feeling right about your day, and focus on all the wonderful time you get to share with your kids!

Don’t forget to indulge your own inner child and join your kids in a few fun holiday projects. That’s the beauty of being a “mom”preneur — you get to decorate gingerbread cookies with your kids in the morning, then work while they giggle to Frosty the Snowman in the background. Could you have a better workday than that?

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Article used with permission from Ali Brown.

Entrepreneur mentor Ali Brown teaches women around the world how to start and grow a profitable business that make a positive impact. Get her FREE CD “Top 10 Secrets for Entrepreneurial Women” at www.AliBrown.com

Great Gift Ideas for the Work at Home Woman!

Surfing tonight on a variety of subjects, I ran into a wonderfully informative website for work at home women and women entrepreneurs. Strangely enough, it is called The Work at Home Woman! Tons of terrific resources but two in particular I want to point out (and I'll leave it to you to  browse the rest).

First, is a great list of gifts to get for work at home women. Fun stuff--perfect for the womanpreneur in your life! One thing in particular caught my eye because it's something I have been meaning to look into; the Neat Desk. This nifty little gadget scans all your receipts, business cards, etc. and organizes the info for later electronic retrieval. As one who tends to have a box of receipts to sort through at tax time (just ask my husband), this is one tool I could use! And it works on a Mac unlike some other scanners I have used (have no fear it works on PCs too).

This brings me to the second very cool thing I found on this site. They are giving away a Neat Desk! Yes, I entered the contest. Now, if I wanted to increase my odds of winning I'd keep this little tidbit to myself, but since I promised to share, Click here to learn what you need to do to enter too. Good luck to us (the winner will be announced Dec. 21)!

Oh and if you're still wondering what to get me for Christmas? Check out that list :)