Books That Transform

Networking. When you hear that term what is the first thing that comes to mind? Dressing your best. Meeting new people. And perhaps, walking away with a slew of business cards.  You have done this time and time again only to find that your business has not grown from your concerted efforts. Frustrated but determined to become a master networker, you long for someone to teach you "how" to make it work. Your prayers have finally been answered. On Thursday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m., Allison Graham will "demystify the networking process and teach us how to truly benefit from getting connected."   Allison Graham is the author of From Business Cards to Business Relationships: Personal Branding & Profitable Networking Made Easy! published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. Through her company www.ElevateBiz.com she teaches people how to get connected and create success regardless of their circumstances and adversity. Allison writes for Fast Company, the Huffington Post and is the Getting Connected columnist for Canoe.ca & the London Free Press. She has been interviewed by several top media outlets including the Financial Post, Globe and Mail and Speaking of Impact Magazine. She also hosts a new TV talk show on CTS called Good Biz Weekly to teach, challenge and inspire small business owners to create good, profitable and ethical businesses. Join us on October 11th and learn how to build relationships beyond business cards and "elevate your influence in the community."                

Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger. Robust and uninhibited. These are definitions of what it means to be GUTSY. If you look back in history or even during your own lifetime, I am sure you can name at least one GUTSY woman who found a way to change the atmosphere, to transform the time and place in which she stood, and impact the lives of those around her. As a businesswoman, you face what may seem like insurmountable challenges, but if you are GUTSY, your momentum and your purpose cannot be deterred. On September 25th, we will talk to Dr. Sylvia Lafair about her newly released book Gutsy: How Women Leaders Make Change to learn how WE can literally manifest change in this modern world.  Sylvia Lafair, Ph.D. is President of Creative Energy Options, Inc. (CEOinc.), a global consulting company that encourages employees and executives to create new behavior patterns for success by developing healthy and sustainable relationships in the workplace.  Her programs and executive coaching impact individuals and teams to decrease conflict and increase productivity. Her award winning book, “Don’t Bring It to Work” 2009 (Jossey-Bass), is among the top 20 for emerging leaders.  She has been quoted in Time.com, Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal and is a guest on various television & radio programs. Connect with her at www.sylvialafair.com

Let's be transparent for a moment. Do you REALLY know your purpose in life? Really? Have you eliminated any self-limiting beliefs that could hold you back from living your most fabulous life?  How are you doing with setting and achieving your goals? It is time to stop, assess, and evaluate your mindset. It is time to delve into the process of true transformation. On September 12th, Jamie Fleming-Dixon, author of How to Change Your Mindset and Live Your Most Fabulous Life,  will guide us and challenge us to do just that! Who is Jamie Fleming-Dixon? Dreamer. Lover of life. Goal getter. These are just a few words to describe Jamie Fleming-Dixon, inspirational writer, speaker and entrepreneur. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of For Colored Gurls, a personal development blog with the mission of inspiring and empowering women to live their most Fabulous lives. Additionally, she is owner of Mocha Writer, a boutique copy editing and content creation service. Jamie is also the author of How to Change Your Mindset + Live Your Most Fabulous Life, a motivational book giving women practical tips for creating a more positive mindset, which will enable them to live the lives of their dreams. Visit her online at jamieflemingdixon.com.     

Teleseminars, telesummits, webinars, podcasting, online radio, virtual summits, & simulcasting--these are all virtual events that can generate income for you. But, do you know how to make money beyond the registration fee? Do you know how to stand out in the sea of virtual events that are online, today? On August 28th,  Leesa Barnes will share proven strategies for generating multiple streams of income from virtual events.      Leesa Barnes is an award winning motivational teacher and is widely considered one of the leading authorities on virtual events. Leesa is the President of the International Association of Virtual Event Managers (IAVEM) and author of Multiple Streams of Virtual Event Income. Leesa has influenced thousands worldwide with her practical advice on success & leadership. She has shared the virtual & non-virtual stage with success gurus such as Les Brown, T. Harv Eker, Marianne Williamson, James Malinchek, Michael Port, David Meerman Scott and John Assaraf. She has received countless awards for her innovation and her advice has appeared in books and media, such as The Globe & Mail, Wall Street Journal, Profit Magazine and CTV. This is your year to expand your reach & increase your bottom line with virtual events.

Imagine having an idea that takes you from the small business owner you are now to the leader of an explosive brand like Twitter, Zappos, Groupon, or Red Bull.How would your life be different? And, is that really possible? Expert Brand Strategist Catherine Kaputa proclaims that it is in her new book Breakthrough Branding: How Smart Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs Transform a Small Idea Into a Big Brand. Her impressive achievements include 10 yrs. as SVP, Dir. of Global Advertising & Community Affairs at Citi Smith Barney & Shearson Lehman Brothers; led award-winning I love NY campaign at Wells,Rich, and Greene; developed & taught branding course at New York University's Stern School of Business; award-winning author of three branding books; sought-after keynote speaker; influential Executive Coach, & founder of Self-Brand, LLC.  Learn more about her trailblazing career at catherinekaputa.com or breakthroughbrandingbook.com. Join us on June 25th at 9:00 a.m. (est) and have a BREAKTHROUGH with your branding.                

  Imagine that you are a best-selling author in this competitive 21st Century Market. What kind of marketing campaign would you have to execute to achieve this kind of success? Join me on May 25th at 2:00 p.m. (est) when Penny Sansevieri shares specific strategies for promoting your book online and gettting it in the hands (or notebooks, iPads, Nooks, and Kindles) of those you are trying to reach. Who is Penny Sansevieri? Penny C. Sansevieri, Founder and CEO Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a best-selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. She is an Adjunct Professor teaching Self-Publishing for NYU. Her company is one of the leaders in the publishing industry and has developed some of the most innovative Social Media/Internet book marketing campaigns. She is the author of five books, including Red Hot Internet Publicity, which has been called the "leading guide to everything Internet."  AME is the first book marketing and publicity firm to use Internet promotion to its full impact through The Virtual Author Tour™, which strategically harnesses social networking sites, Twitter, blogs, book videos, and relevant sites in order to push an author’s message into the online community at sites related to the book's topic and thereby position the author in his or her market. AME has had eleven recent books top bestseller lists, including those of the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal. To learn more about Penny’s books or her promotional services, you can visit her web site at www.amarketingexpert.com.   

Ladies, do you proudly wear an "S" on your chest because you have discovered the joy of being a Superwoman? A superwoman, you say? For some reason, you may be conjuring up negative thoughts when you hear that term. But, trust me, a superwoman is exactly what you want to be. In The Superwoman Lifestyle Blueprint, Vicki Irvin, shares the secrets to using your strengths and making them work for you. She teaches you how to structure your life so that you achieve more for yourself without neglecting your health, your family, and your friends. Most importantly, she affirms the fact that you can live a life of your dreams--being your best self, comparing yourself to noone. Who is Vicki Irvin? After building her first company into a million-dollar business in 12 months, Vicki started her next venture mentoring business owners, which has quickly become one of the most successful coaching practices for entrepreneurs. She has been featured in Millionaire Blueprint Magazine, Essence Magazine, CNN's HLN Prime News, USA Today, Lifetime TV, Bloomberg Radio, Essence.com, Investor's Business Daily, and on the TV show Leading Experts. She also co-authored the award-winning book Women on Fire and was featured in the movie Millionaire Maker by Dan Kennedy as a result of her explosive business success. Visit www.vickiirvin.com for Vicki's products & services.

Isn't it time to confront the issues that sabotage your success? Aren't you ready to embrace the purpose for which God created you? Now is the time. It is time to learn to walk in faith and trust God's plans for your life.  You are invited to join the discussion with Katrina Spigner, author of This is For You as we delve into what really matters, settling into your peace and walking in your purpose. Who is Katrina Spigner? A sought-after Christian Author, Speaker, and Personal &Executive Coach–Katrina Spigner’s life purpose is to inspire others to discover their God-given gifts and treasures on their journey to living on purpose! Katrina coaches, speaks to and facilitates workshops for those seeking a purposeful path that leads to living a more fulfilling life.   Her signature events include, The Power of Purpose Breakfast Sessions and G.I.F.T. Gatherings.Katrina’s monthly e-Newsletter, The Journey encourages subscribers both nationally and internationally.   As an entrepreneur, Katrina is the founder and CEO of Re-Source Solutions, a personal development company dedicated to providing, “Real People with Real Answers to Real Questions.”   Katrina is the author of two books: This Is for You!:31 Days of Life-Changing Discoveries (2008, Pleasant Word) and G.I.F.T.: Growing In Faith Today! (2010, WinePress).    For more info about Katrina, visit www.katrinanow.com.            

Ladies, did you know that how you explain your success and failure predicts more about your potential than you think? In fact, noticing how you think about failure can tell you a great deal about how you will ASCEND on the success ladder. These are the words of the incomparable Valorie Burton, author of Successful Women Think Differently, published just this past February 2012. Who is Valorie Burton?   Valorie Burton is deeply committed to inspiring and equipping audiences to thrive in life and at work. As a personal and executive coach with a background in positive psychology, she equips them with proven, practical takeaways they can use immediately to make effective, meaningful change.   She has written 7 books on personal development and served clients in 40 states and seven countries. She is co-host of the Emmy award-winning show Aspiring W omen and has appeared in and on CNN, NPR, the LA Times, Oprah Magazine, Essence and Glamour.   Success Magazine named her book Why Not You? 28 Days to Authentic Confidence one of the 25 best success books ever and Leadership Excellence named her one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders in the Field of Personal Development.     For more information about Valorie, visit www.valorieburton.com.   Join me on April 23rd at 11:00 a.m. (EST) and let's learn specific strategies on how to take control of our thoughts and transform every single area of our lives. 

Ladies, Do you struggle with branding yourself because when you look in the mirror, it is hard to say, "I love you?" Have you lost yourself in an unhealthy relationship with a man and sacrificed who you are just to be loved? Are you wondering how to forgive him and forgive yourself so that you can "let it go" and stop emotionally reliving your past? Would you like to know how to love yourself and experience the life you deserve? If you answered, "YES!" to these questions, this interview with Allison Tibbs, featured author in the life-changing book Learning to Love Yourself: A Handbook for the African American Woman, is just for you. In this interview, Allison will discuss her experience with "Self-Acceptance" and how she was able to move on and learn from a relationship where she did not love herself. She will share the empowering strategies that brought her through and brought her out so that she might be the amazing African American Woman that she is today---strategies that will no doubt inspire you to do the same. Who is Allison Tibbs? Allison Tibbs is a Success Breakthrough Coach, owner of the marketing consulting & coaching firm Marquise, LLC, and founder of Empowering Girls Worldwide, a non-profit organization.  She is also the author of “Tap In to Cash In”, which focuses on helping people to take their passion to create a business that they will enjoy and allow them to live the life of their dreams.  For more information, please visit www.allisontibbs.com. It is time for you to accept, love, and celebrate the amazing African American you are! Tweet, Facebook Share, Email--share this interview with every woman you know.

Are you aware that "America is becoming a society of the self-employed?" Unfortunately,  millions of people are starting businesses unequipped for the venture. There are specific strategies that must be employed to build a successful business and establish a dynamic brand. Isn't it time you knew what to do to "get it right?" Join me as I discuss the REAL TRUTH with New  York Times bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and small business expert Susan Wilson Solovic. We will delve into the truths revealed in her latest book, It's Your Biz: The Complete Guide to Becoming Your Own Boss. Solovic, who is also a CEO, journalist, attorney,sought-after keynote speaker, as well as a small-business contributor for ABC News has too many accolades to include here, but just know that  based upon her experience and results, she is well-qualified to offer guidance to any small business entrepreneur. She appears frequently on Fox Business News, Good Day New  York, MSNBC, WABC, WCBS, & many other stations, but on February 28th at 11:00 a.m., she will "belong" to us for  45 minutes. You can learn more about Susan and her amazing accomplishments at www.susansolovic.com.

You are an entrepreneur and that is major. You are cut from a different cloth and with that comes challenges. Are you ready to learn how to turn breakdowns into breakthroughs? Does avoiding the biggest pitfalls in business sound like a good idea? Join me here as I converse with Karin Abarbanel, co-author of Birthing the Elephant--The Woman's Go-For-It Guide to Overcoming the Big Challenges of Launching a Business. Who is Karin Abarbanel? Karin Abarbanel is a small business owner, author, and expert on start-up strategies. She is co-author of the start-up handbook, Birthing the Elephant: the woman’s go for it! guide to overcoming the big challenges of launching a business (Ten Speed Press). Part portable success coach, part action guide, it takes entrepreneurs step by step through the first 22 months of a small business start-up, showing them smart moves to make and pitfalls to avoid. Visit: www.birthingtheelephant.com. Karin served as spokesperson for Avon’s “Corporation to Cottage” initiative and is a frequent guest on broadcast/cable TV and radio. She has appeared on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” CNBC, WCBS, SmartMoneyTV, and the Joan Hamburg Show, among others. Come prepared to gain insight and learn strategies that will catapult your business in 2012 and beyond! February 9th, 11:00-11:45 a.m. (EST)

Have you ever found yourself apologizing for being you? Perhaps you have dimmed your light so that others would not be intimidated, envious, or just plain cruel.  Are you living with purpose and loving your life? Finally, when it is all said and done, and the time has come for  you to leave this world, will you be able to say that you made your life count? Join Nancy D. Solomon and I as we discuss how you can go from invisible to invincible and be a woman who leaves this world having made an undeniable IMPACT. Who is Nancy D. Solomon?   Author of the acclaimed book, Impact! What Every Woman Needs to Know to Go From Invisible to Invincible, Nancy D. Solomon, MA is a nationally recognized human potential expert and life strategist. Nancy provides training, keynotes, coaching and facilitation connecting who we are to what we do, and how that impacts our professional and personal lives. Whether working with large organizations or passionate individuals, Nancy’s message is the same: Live your purpose and love your life.. Nancy leaves her audience inspired, excited and empowered by sharing practical wisdom that you can use immediately in your life and in your work. Nancy will help you to discover your life purpose, identify your gifts and talents, and live your brand and ....this translates into powerful employees who are clear about their goals, focused in their actions, aligned with their organization's brand, able to communicate their contribution and value to their management and fully engaged in all aspects of their lives. President and founder of Nancy D. Solomon, LLC, some of her devoted clients include Microsoft, Nordstrom, Target, Acura, Sheraton as well as many potentially passionate individuals and small businesses. Nancy can be found at www.nancydsolomon.com.

The New Year is here, so there is no better time to get your feet firmly rooted in the Biblical principles that will take you from where you are now to where God destined you to be. On January 13th, Shelita Williams, author of How To Reign in Life will teach us a systematic Biblical approach to living the life God has planned for us. Who is Shelita Williams? A much sought-after, motivational speaker and author Shelita Williams is known for her no nonsense style of teaching. As a successful businesswoman, she is C.E.O. of Reign in Life Enterprises as well as five other businesses. Shelita has an uncanny way of taking complex principles and transforming them into easy to follow guidelines. Through her down-to-earth teaching and coaching, she inspires women to discover their purpose, gain confidence and Reign in Life! A frequent guest on radio & TV talk shows, she has appeared on TCT as well as hosting her own online TV and radio show called Reign in Life. She is a magna cum laude graduate from Word of Faith Bible Training Center.  Her mission is to teach people how to utilize Biblical principles, live their dreams, achieve their goals and Reign in Life! Learn more about her at www.shelitawilliams.com. Are you ready to reign? I hope so. Meet us here on Jan. 13th, 9:00 a.m. (EST). You do not want to miss this!

Are you role-playing being an entrepreneur or are you serious about changing lives through business ownership? Do you truly understand the basics of business management? Join me as I ask the uncomfortable but necessary questions of Bernadette Johnson-Hairl, author of her self-published book Business Blueprint: The Small Business Owner's Guide to Starting and Running A Business the Right Way on November 29th at 10:00 a.m. (EST). Why Should You Listen? Get free tips on how to choose an effective advisory team (i.e. business coach, an attorney, and an accountant) for your business. Learn the amazing responsibility that comes with being a business owner and how you can create a profitable financial plan...and ensure that you have your ducks in a row with Uncle Sam. Bernadette Johnson-Hairl is an accountant, author, professional speaker, business consultant and trainer committed to “Keeping Small Business in Business.” She is the president of By the Book Accounting and also manages three other successful companies. She is the founder and executive director of Raising An Entrepreneur, a faith-based non-profit organization committed to teaching and training young people (ages 13-21) in the areas of money management and business development. You will benefit from Bernadette's 18  years of accounting experience as she takes the sometimes complex subject of accounting and translates it into "plain English" for the everyday business owner. Learn more about her at the following sites: www.bythebookaccounting.com, www.facebook.com/BernadetteSpeaks. Let Bernadette teach you how to do small business the right way. (Tell a friend.)