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I love it when someone takes the lessons that they learn in life and share them to help others. Amy Sherman is just one of those people. She has written a book, Distress Free Again, A Boomer’s Guide to Creating a Fulfilling and Purposeful Life.

I am conducting a blog tour to help promote Amy’s book and would like to share with you the scheduled dates and blog links of the participants. I hope you will enjoy the tour and visit all the participants sites to read their questions and reviews of the book.

Schedule

May 17th – Here, of course (see my brief interview with Amy below)

May 18th – Roise Horner at Boomers Review, http://rosiesboomerreview.com/boomers-have-distress-free-aging/

May 19th – Judy Davids at Rock Star Mommy, http://www.judydavids.com

May 20th – Lisa Fredette at Passionate about Life Coaching, http://www.lisafredette.com

May 21st – Heidi Richards at The WECAI Network (and Virtual Women’s Day), http://www.virtualwomensday.blogspot.com

May 22nd -Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. – Website: www.HerMentorCenter.com
Blog: www.NourishingRelationships.blogspot.com

May 23rd – Mary Eileen Williams at Feisty Side of Fifty

May 24th – Neli at http://www.stress-fat-heart-solutions-for-boomers.com/

Here is a brief interview that I did with Amy Sherman, author of Distress Free Aging.

Please tell me more about yourself

I am a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida
and I follow a holistic approach to therapy, integrating all aspects
of the body, mind and spirit into my sessions. I am also a trained
hypnotherapist, specializing in anxiety, weight loss and health issues.

When did you start writing the book?

I started writing this book several years ago when I was transitioning
away from a 9-5 counseling position at an agency to my own
private practice.

Why did you decide to write a book on this subject?
I was feeling disillusioned and disenchanted with my life and I
needed something to boost me, to help me feel empowered and
inspired. The 10 strategies in “Distress-Free Aging” are the
techniques I used and continue to use in my life’s challenges.
I knew other boomers could also benefit from
this valuable information.

What is your favorite color and why?
I like blue because I think it looks good with my skin and hair color.

To purchase the book, click the following linkDistress Free Aging or at her website Bummed Out Boomer

Here is some of the things I received from reading Judy Davids’ book Rock Star Mommy.

This book pleasantly surprised me. I knew it would be a nice story (and it is) however, I didn’t expect 2 things: 1) how incredibly inspirational it is 2) the wonderful business tidbits of information it would contain

First I will address the inspiration part. Judy went through a lot of learning, asking questions, and asking for help to get to her dream…however she NEVER gave up. This sums up how it made me feel.

1) If you have a dream, go for it.

2) If you have a dream and people who support you, really go for it.

3) If you have times when you doubt yourself but it really is your passion, don’t stop going for it.

Secondly, this book has little tidbits, nuggets and snippets of great information any business owner can utilize in their business.

As part of this book, Judy wrote a whole chapter entitled Super Marketing. Great chapter! One of the tidbits of business info she provides in this chapter is the infamous all important essence of marketing via word of mouth. She mentions that a 40 year old probably knows more people and has more contacts than a 20 year old (so just realize who you know and how they may be able to help you).

I also like a snippet where she mentions “working all the angles”. Sometimes you have to take the unpaid “gigs” in order to get the word out there. Now to me, this can be an individual preference according to your business. I would say to only do that a few times, and then start asking for some compensation.

Getting a new business picture done? Judy Davids’ suggests you decide on what your message, like hers, “Look at me. I’m a mom with a guitar!” You can find more about this topic on page 93 of Rock Star Mommy.

Need tips about interviews, read Rock Star Mommy page 142 where she says, “Worried about what they will ask you? Don’t. Worry about what you’ll say instead.”

For those who wish to become or are speakers, on page 152, she writes about being on stage and how to make it a bit easier (as a rocker). However, I read it and thought about how it can be helpful to anyone speaking to a crowd. The helpful business nugget I received from this was to engage the audience possibly by asking for questions, doing small group sessions, etc. (Of course for Judy and the Mydols, engaging the audience is done by teaching them the chorus of a song)

So I hope that you will pick up Rock Star Mommy today and get inspired to follow your dream and passion.

Yesterday this blog tour was hosted at Kathie Thomas’ blog at http://www.blessedreading.com

Tomorrow this blog tour will be hosted at Beverly Mahone’s blog at http://bmahone.bravejournal.com/

 

Well, I was early for the first interview at WECAI’s 1st Fridayz(tm) with Tomima, owner of Her Room and His Room,

Here are a few highlights about the interview that really made an impression on me:

1) I am a woman and I too seem like I am in the endless quest for a great bra. The search was much easier because I enjoyed the easy navigation of the site at Her Room
2) The Bra Fitting Made Easy Page:

http://www.herroom.com/bra-fitting-advice,901,30.html

3)And be sure to check out The Undie Awards (and in the meanwhile you help support Cervical Cancer Research)
her blog

I also enjoyed her latest blog post about How Bras are like Shoes?

Did you know? Before she started Her Room and His Room, she was the inventor of The Topsy Tail (how cool is that?). I have to say that I really enjoyed Tomima’s interview because she was very pleasant to hear about her journey and her determination and passion could be heard as she told us her story.

And then at 1pm, the interview was the Beth Davis, The Hand Analyst. And even though I was a bit late, I learned a lot and enjoyed the information I learned.
She was talking about a few key points in her business and what she helps her clients:

1) Discover & Own Your Life Purpose (she can do a hand or as known as palm reading VIRTUALLY!) Which I thought was pretty interesting.
2) She has a FREE weekly guide called, “It’s in your Hands”

I really like again how I could hear the passion in her voice for what she does in helping spiritually based entrepreneurs find their purpose and make making doing it.

Thanks Heidi for having these two ladies at May 2008 1st Fridayz. Thank you both Tomima and Beth for spending time with us to share your story.

One of the topics I enjoy talking about is networking. In the most recent issue of WE Magazine for Women, there is an article by Andrea Nierenberg called Build Your Business Through Smart Networking.

Part of the article was also placed on the WE Magazine for Women Blog and as this was an opportunity for commenting, here is what I added:
I so concur with all you said in this post. Networking doesn’t have to be a “bad” or “scary” word to people as long as they remember that it isn’t about selling. I think people feel that is hard to do because they want customers however, if they realize that if they give it time…and allow those relationships to grow, it will work. However, you really can’t go into it expecting anything at anytime. Just network to be of help or of service to others in whichever way that you can.

I know for me too, I network to help others and to see how I can make connections for them possibly. I don’t expect them to be my client, I just do it because I truly want to do it.

It seems as if because I give to others, it comes back to me in some way. The law of attraction seems to come into play here.

I am a virtual assistant and I would have to say that 80% of my clients have come to me via referrals and networking events.

I would also encourage people to go out there and be a part of a networking group. You don’t have to say anything if you don’t want to however, being visible is helpful. Also, listen to what others say and watch what others do. If something seems to “fit” you, become more involved in that group. If something doesn’t seem to “fit” you, don’t go back for awhile.

Another thing about networking is being consistent in your efforts. One thing that I help some of my clients with is creating a networking schedule. This allows them a bit more clarity and organization for the networking efforts so it is easier to manage.

Thanks Andrea for a wonderful post.

P.S. In the next week, I plan on purchasing her book as well, Million Dollar Networking

And don’t miss out on her blog to comment there as well.