I am unleashing a Mission: Colbert campaign in the true style of nontrepreneur and truthiness icon, Stephen Colbert. A Founding Moms movement is in order, and what better way than to begin with an appearance on The Colbert Report?
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Help a fellow mom entrepreneur in a time of (book promotion and marketing) need. My gut tells me this just may work. Go on, make a difference.
How brilliant is this? Alexis Finch (@AgentFin) over at Graphite Mind is a graphic recording artist. She happened to do this one while watching my TEDx video, but her forte is showing up at conferences and illustrating complex ideas while speakers talk. Her mind works in amazing ways. Contact her here if you want her to sketch your event, tech talk or startup!
Myra was on Oprah! She was on Oprah! Check out this serial entrepreneur’s incredible, eco-friendly business idea…did I mention she was on Oprah?
What business did you start up?
I’ve started, built and sold several businesses over the years. One landed me on Oprah. In 2009, I sold my last business and on January 1st, 2011, I launched my new business and makeup line, Herban|Luxe, a handmade herbal line which is made fresh when ordered, never stocked except for the ingredients and packaging. Read more
It dawned on me the other day that there has been a seismic shift in the way we do things. Specifically, in the way that we use technology. And for some reason, 2011 turned out to be quite the year of change for this entrepreneur.
“There are quite a few rules when it comes to giving a TED talk. Talk for no longer than 18 minutes. Stay on or near the red circular carpet as much as you can. Remain in the audience throughout the conference. Head backstage to mic up just before your turn. Make sure that your topic is genuine. Make sure that you’ve got an idea worth spreading. Make it good. Slides are optional but encouraged. Don’t wear formal attire, and definitely skip white or patterns so that you don’t look like a blob in your video. Don’t ask the audience any questions unless they’re rhetorical. And according to the TED talk I watched on how to give a good TED talk, don’t ever say the words “the United States of America” or you’ll lose the audience right then and there.”
My answer, as quoted in the below-mentioned magazine?
“To spend time with family. I set up my own company to be able to spend the hours I want to spend with my children, but it turns out that having control over every aspect of my company is something that I really enjoy. That, and bossing myself around.”
Months of rehearsing. Hours and hours of prep. To date, this was the most intimidating experience I’ve had on a stage. But one stylist, two hair & makeup people, and thirteen bathroom breaks in the span of an hour later, I did it. Find out why moms make the best entrepreneurs right here:
“Is there a way to have it all? Is it really feasible to have the ability to be mom and a booming business woman? Jill Salzman, creator of The Founding Moms®, has published her first book on this hot topic called Found It: A Field Guide For Mom Entrepreneurs. Its 50 chapters are brimming with practical advice, tips and tricks to help women fine-tune their self-starter skills and build a successful company.
Think it’s hard to parent a teenager? Try working with them on a regular basis, too. This brave founding mom started her own educational consultant business to help drive college applicants to the places they want to be. Inspiring stuff for sure.
What business did you start up?
Brand College Consulting. I’m an educational consultant who helps students get into college. I assist with everything from college search and selection, applications and essays, course schedules and dorm choices.
What motivated you to do it?
I’m a former high school teacher. When I realized that most teenagers didn’t know anything about the college process and therefore didn’t even attempt to go to college themselves, I decided I could help. Read more
Let’s go over how to write a better press release, shall we?
The press release is used to bring noteworthy information to the masses. It’s a vessel of news. An announcement of the unannounced. It comes in a shape and size familiar to its recipient. Entrepreneurs and publicists alike adhere to its traditional form, but seem to misunderstand its function. It’s often the only opportunity the entrepreneur will ever have to win over the release’s recipient. And yet, it is often so poorly written.
“Is there a way to have it all? Is it really feasible to have the ability to be mom and a booming business woman? Jill Salzman, creator of The Founding Moms®, has published her first book on this hot topic called 
