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Guest Post - Christine Kane - Who Do you Think You Are?

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You’ve heard it.
I’ve heard it.
Sometimes we even joke about it because it’s so common.
I’m talking about the snarky voice in your head that mouths off whenever you think about being a little bolder, a little decadent, or more self-nurturing.
It’s the voice that says, “Who do you think you are?”
I’m embarrassed to admit this, but mine […]

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Inspirational Women: Seven Questions with Singer-SongWriter Shannon Hope

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
My name is Shannon Hope. I am a South African born singer-songwriter, pianist, voice artist, and professional dreamer. My music is lyrically-based and intensely honest. Music isn’t something you […]

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Inspirational Women: Six Questions with Entrepreneur Aurea Crotty

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
I help women realize their full potential by providing a community both online and offline that provides support, mentorship and inspiration to help them achieve personal and professional success.
I […]

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Inspirational Women: Seven Questions with Artist Leah Piken Kolidas

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
My name is Leah Piken Kolidas and I’m a mixed-media artist living just outside of Boston, MA with my husband and our four fuzzy cats. I sell my art […]

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Inspiring Women: Seven Questions with Author Susan Shapiro Barash

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
I write nonfiction women’s issue books, and teach writing and gender studies at Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. You might know some of my more recent books, Tripping the […]

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Guest Post - Christine Kane - Why Gratitude Makes You Happy and Wealthy

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Gratitude is more than being thankful one day a year. Gratitude is a practice. For some, it’s a way of life.
Why do some people swear by the practice of gratitude? Why do these people have joy-filled and abundant lives?
In other words, why does gratitude make you happy and wealthy?
Because gratitude is about presence.
It’s about waking […]

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Inspiring Women: Seven Questions with Author/Actress Isabel Gillies

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
My name is Isabel Gillies. I am an actress, writer, mother and wife living in New York City. I have played Kathy Stabler on Law and Order SVU for […]

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Inspiring Women: Seven Questions with Entrepreneur Sandra McCormick

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
Hi. My name is Sandra McCormick. I design and handcraft eco-friendly lunch and sandwich bags. My shop, Sandra Kay Creations, is part of the Etsy community.
Tells about your path […]

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Inspiring Women: Seven Questions with Designer Kimberlee Paige Hanson

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
I am an artist who asked the universe to help her find a way to earn a living doing what she loves and combining her talents…… […]

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Inspiring Women: 6 Questions with Elizabeth Razin

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to who you are and what it is that you do for a living.  And how should we “know” you?
I am the eternal bridesmaid who decided to stop sulking “behind the seams” and write about it!
Having been a bridesmaid eight times and a maid of honor four, I’ve truly […]

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Inspirational Women: Seven Questions with Journalist Maryann Haggerty

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
I have thought of myself as a journalist ever since I had my first byline in my high school newspaper. For the last two decades, I have been a […]

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Inspirational Women: Seven Questions with Elizabeth Carlesswith Deb Smouse

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You might think the beginning of autumn is a strange time of year to feature someone in the golfing industry, but I’ll be honest: I’m a cool weather golfer. When the temperatures soar to the 90’s, you will find me enjoying the air conditioning. And when the temperatures are in the 40’s […]

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Inspirational Women: 6 Questions with Karen Weinreb

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Give us your “elevator speech” – a snapshot of who you are, what you do for a living, and how we should “know” you.
I’m the author of the just-released novel, The Summer Kitchen (St Martin’s Press), about a woman who has it all–good looks, great kids, private school, Manhattan pied-a-terre, and a husband so […]

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Inspirational Women: 7 Questions with Julie Hoverson

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Give us your “elevator speech” – a snapshot of who you are, what you do for a living, and how we should “know” you.
Hi! I’m Julie Hoverson. My real life job is 15 years as a word processor in intellectual property law, but I’m mostly known for a wide variety of extracurricular […]

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Quick & Inspirational: Chatting with Kristin Hannah

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
Elevator speech, huh. That’s an expression I’ve never heard before. Perhaps it’s like elevator music–the white noise that fills time as we move between floors. Anyway, […]

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Inspiring Women: Gemma Bulos An Interview, Part 1

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The world is full of inspiring women. Some are historical figures, some are actors, writers, or politicians. Others are closer to home – our mothers, sisters, and friends. Recently, I had the pleasure of chatting with a Gemma Bulos, founder of A Single Drop and author of the guest post we ran on earth day. […]

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