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Who Does She Think She Is?

A new client sent me a link to the documentary film by Pamela T. Boll (pictured above) about women who are combining motherhood and creativity called Who Does She Think She Is. I intend to see the film asap for two reasons. I am a fan of anything that encourages...

Carrie’s Vision Come True

I've been following Carrie Wittenstein's progress over the last few years. She was in one of my very first Mastermind Groups a few years ago when her dream of a 'nice' community was just a twinkle in her eye. During those early sessions Carrie would bring in logo...

William Safire’s Obit

My good friend Cookie sent me an article clipped from the NYTimes. It was from the obituary column--the ones written by family and friends to honor the deceased, not one of the separate articles written by the Times as a tribute to the luminary. Her note said, "On...

Anna Deavere Smith

I had the good fortune yesterday to see a preview performance of this extraordinary woman's new show Let Me Down Easy. Anna Deavere Smith embodies over 20 different characters and ...explores the power of the body, the price of health, and the resilience of the...

Connecticut’s Got Talent!

(Illustration by Maggie Swanson) Today is the opening of the Artsy Girls exhibit at the Pierce Ball Gallery in Stamford. The Hour, my local newspaper, gave us an incredible write-up with illustrations in yesterday's paper. I'll be at the gallery  today from 1 - 5...

Networking at Sweet Rexie’s

Nanci Lewis, owner of Sweet Rexie's in South Norwalk, graciously opened her candy emporium Tuesday night to my Remarkable Women's Network. After the round of self-introductions and success updates, we broke into small groups for speed-networking solutions. The...

Susan Keane Baker, Friend and Mentor

I was looking forward to meeting Susan this morning for an hour-long walk/talk at the old Norwalk High School track. We've previously met and walked on downtown streets, but knowing how deeply intense and focused our conversations are, I suggested that we just walk...

Life’s Left Turns

I heard a familiar refrain this week. Something along the lines of, "Since I never heard back from "x" prospect, I decided to enroll in a course I'd been thinking of taking. I really got a lot out of it, and am moving forward in this new direction." Substitute any...

I’m So Proud!

Liz Ball, an extraordinary women in many ways, is among other things the owner of the Pierce Ball Gallery. We sat down together last spring to talk about the idea of exhibiting the work of the Artsy Girls, of  which Liz is a member,  in this beautiful space....

Dr. Candy Brush – Babson College

I had the most amazing opportunity this morning! As Speaker Chair for the upcoming WBDC Breakfast, I got to connect our stellar interviewer, Becky Surran, with our featured guest, Dr. Candida Brush, Division Chair in Entrepreneurship at Babson College, via phone...

Get A Discount, You Smart Woman!

On October 1 I will have the privilege of addressing all the women attending the Convention for Re-Invention--a day long program put on by Idea Group Productions at Water's Edge Resort and Spa in Westbrook, CT. I'll be sharing many of the lessons I've learned as a...

Do You Need a Burning Bush? I Do.

Even with taking the month of August off, changes are happening in my business. I'm beginning an alliance with a company I highly admire. We have our first event at the very end of the month which has already sold out. I love everything this company stands for, a...

Exciting News

Last January I hosted my first Remarkable Women's Network event at Kate Eisemann's Studio in Wilton, CT. Eighty women came out on a wintry night to meet each other and share something about themselves with the group. It was such a successful night that I knew I...

Julie and Julia and Jane

I totally identified with the new Meryl Streep (my hero!) and Amy Adams movie that opened on Friday. We (my husband Buddy) and I were at the first matinee at the BowTie Cinema in Norwalk. I'd gone to a Times Talks event a few weeks ago to see a live interview with...

Kathryn Doherty’s Opportunity

I'm a big believer in making your own opportunities. I'd been doing it forever in my entrepreneurial business when I heard Terri Lonier name it in her top ten tips for SOHO's (Small Office Home Office business owners). "Make it up!" she asserted. That's exactly...

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