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Watch Out! The Mommy Manifesto Is Coming…

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The year 2010 is about to hit. People are rapidly adjusting to a “new life” and finding their way through the Information Age. But let’s stop and think about what this actually means for a moment.

The Information Age is suppose to mean that we as “ordinary people” now have the unique ability to share information freely amongst each other. Having instant access to seek the knowledge on virtually any subject matter you so desire is at our very fingertips.

That in itself is mind blowing, absolutely mind blowing. So why are so many people still facing barriers, and challenges? Why are people not able to fulfill their dreams and live the life that they envision?

The point I am getting at here is that women are still being subject to harassment and discrimination when it comes to work/life balance. Are we still expected to fulfill all of those “wifely” duties, bring home half the bacon, look pretty and sexy while being turned down for an advancement opportunity at work because we are pregnant?

I know first hand how this affects you as a “person” because I have been there, exactly there. I had a great job at a large Canadian Communications company with full benefits, the whole shebang. I loved it there. We had over 800 employees and my role as “Assistant To The Director” was to oversee all the daily administration tasks associated with two separate teams. This entailed attending weekly management meetings, taking notes, ensuring action items were completed on time, participating in team building activities and sometimes handling irate customers that wanted to speak to the “department head”. I was good at my job, well liked, and always received the full merit increase each and every year.

So why was it that when a very unique advancement opportunity came up that was so well suited towards my skills, experience, and talents (after 5 years of waiting), and I went to my boss, the HR department head, and the person whom was hiring for the role and gave them my resume and told them of my extreme desire for advancement that I did not even get a chance for an interview for the position?

Perhaps it was because I was 7 1/2 months pregnant at the time?

Today, over 3 years later I look back at the whole experience and although it still bothers me it has actually helped me become the person I am today – a successful Mompreneur(tm) who is in complete control of my destiny. And for that I am very thankful.

So you see, this is why I wanted to share with you my extreme excitement over the brand new book that Kim Lavine has written called “The Mommy Manifesto”. It’s available for pre-order on Amazon and will be shipping in August 2009.

Kim Lavine built a company from her very own kitchen table worth Millions of Dollars today. That company is called Green Daisy. Now, years later Kim is helping other Women fulfill their dreams and guiding them towards success. It’s not just a “Man’s” world out there – Women CEO’s, Women Entrepreneurs, Women who are Real Moms are Climbing the Ranks and Breaking New Grounds. The “Information Age” is our Age.

Check out Kim Lavine’s Youtube Channel, The Mommy Millionaire Magazine, and the Mommy Millionaire Online Community where like minded Moms network, share, inspire and fulfill their dreams. You can view Kim’s unique product line in the Buy Mom shop at GreenDaisy.com.

So Watch Out – The Mommy Manifesto is Coming… And will teach you “How To Think Big, Break Limitations, and Achieve Success.”

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Using Video To Extend Your Brand

video cameraI wanted to share this article that I posted over at the Mommy Millionaire Ning Community Forum. It’s a great network of business minded Moms who love to network and learn!

OK, so today everyone knows that video is hot. Simple, short, video’s will no doubt be an instant hit on your blog and attract many more readers and possibly (hopefully) Internet business leads…

So now what… How do you get started?

Well, it can be as simple as sitting in front of your laptop and creating a simple Facebook video, go to your profile page, click on the wall tab, click on video. Then you will be able to upload a pre-recorded video or record a new video from your webcam or any camera that is attached to your system. Don’t worry, you don’t need a fancy video camera. I have a simple Cannon digital camera that takes great little video’s but I will talk more about that later. Keep in mind that Facebook will officially own the rights to anything you post there. Personally, I don’t mind this so much because I tend to only post business items on Facebook – I do not post any family photo’s there anymore.

Now, another option is to go to a video hosting service such as Viddler.com which is another great way to publish and watch video’s.

Then of course there is Youtube. I recommend posting all of your video’s to Youtube and creating a snazzy Youtube channel. This way, you will be able to embed the video right into your website, blog site, and right here in the Mommy Millionaire forum simply by grabbing the embed code. Plus, others will be able to promote your video and embed it anywhere they can (if you give permission when you are uploading it to Youtube).

Once you get going and start publishing video on a regular basis then you will want to use a service such as Tubemogal which will make the process of syndicating the video to multiple video syndication channels with only a few clicks! Cool!

So, lets talk about “Web Ready” digital video camera’s. Recently, I purchased the Sony Net Sharing camera. This is a nifty little camera. I can take 5 mega pixel still photo’s while shooting MP4 video’s that are all ready to upload to Youtube. There is nothing worse then having a video in a strange format and not being able to upload it to Youtube without spending time converting it to the right format – believe me! Also hot right now is the Flip which comes in high def now as well. I have my eye on the Sony Webbie which is not yet available in Canada – bummer!

There is also the option of getting video’s professionally done. I hear a lot of talk about this. Some say not to post low quality video’s on your site. Personally, I think if you can afford to then by all means do it. However, what happens when you have a spur of the moment video idea or just want to send a quick message to someone? I think with all the buzz surrounding web ready camera’s it becoming the norm to just do it yourself.

Already into video marketing? If so, please share…

All the best,
Frances

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Social Media Mania on Mommy Millionaire

OK, so I am not a millionaire yet however I am a Mommy who is on a serious mission to achieve long term wealth and happiness for my family. And I wanted to share with you one of the most valuable resources that I am using to make my dreams happen!

One of the Mom Entrepreneurs whom I have met through my endless networking efforts and absolutely admire is Kim Lavine, the Mommy Millionaire.

Kim is beyond passionate about her business. She not only has been able to exceed every one’s expectations in her initial business pursuits but she has now gone way above and beyond to help pave the way for other Moms to achieve success.

How does she do it you may ask?

wuvitFirst, she started the “Green Daisy” enterprise where her first feature product was the Wuvit.

Second, she wrote the book “Mommy Millionaire” which clearly lays out her path, challenges, tools and resources she used to bring her business to over a six figure success.

Third, she created the online community “Mommy Millionaire – where dreams become reality”.  The mission is to bring together passionate Moms who are either in business or starting a business and are looking for that “safe place” to network, share ideas, and ultimately keep inspired and on track – Your Home On the Web For Creating the Life You Really Want ™.Kim Lavine Book Signing

Fourth, she launched the “Mommy Millionaire Magazine”. Presenting Mom Entrepreneurs such as myself, the unique opportunity to share their expertise and knowledge with the world by contributing valuable content to the Mommy Millionaire Magazine.

Fifth, she attends numerous “Speaking Engagements” with a mission to inspire Mom Entrepreneurs through her strength, energy and powerful words of wisdom and inspiration.kimlavinespeaking

Looking over the past accomplishments of Kim Lavine makes me very excited for what’s to come in the future!

You can read the latest edition of Mommy Millionaire magazine online where my article titled, “Social Media Mania” is currently being featured.

Cheers to your Mommy Millionaire Success!

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