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Hello to all!

I'm so glad to have found this group. What an amazing gathering of powerful women running their own businesses. I'm excited to know there are plenty of other women out there who are following their own paths and doing what they love to do.

My name is Bonnie Pond and I'm a career change expert and licensed Profiting From Your Passions coach. My business is called ReLaunch Your Life. I believe we should all be doing what we love, what we're passionate about. I work with women over 40 who are unhappy, stuck, stressed out, or just plain bored silly with their jobs and want to go from employee to self-employed. I help my clients find ways to love their work, love their money, and love their lives. My website is http://www.therelaunchyourlifecoach.com.

Besides working with individual clients and small Success groups, I do workshops for school districts and companies that have to lay off large numbers of employees. Although I don't have that "magic bullet" that says you'll have a great new career overnight, my specialty is helping people discover all their options and create an action plan for moving forward.

I live in southern middle Tennessee, just north of Huntsville, Alabama and would love to connect with others in this area. Do any of you live in the vicinity?

Hi PCs,

My first time on Biznik and what an awesome group!

I am a fine art landscape painter (since 1981) serving collectors and galleries during that time. Also teach plein-air or outdoor painting workshops on location in the U.S. and Europe; lecture and jury art shows. Was the founding editor of Plein Air Magazine (now titled, Fine Art Connoisseur.)

Love assisting folks with questions they have about collecting, and counseling parents/young people about careers in art.

Happy to be here and looking forward to interfacing with you!

Hello ladies

I just joined this group and am already happy to see that I'm really going to enjoy it! I'm just starting my business as a life and business coach, and although I live in France, I like calling myself a global coach. I'm already coaching in the US, in Switzerland and in Luxembourg. This is a great way to extend a helping hand to a lot of people in different countries. This is also a neat way to meet people via internet and have beautiful human encounters.

Hi Power Chicks!!

My name is Tracy Wright and I am delighted to be here. My business is called Executees, and we specialize in high end unique t-shirts made with Swarovski. Our t-shirts are perfect for Business Marketing(wholesale priced).

Hi Power Chicks, I am brand new to bizniks and so happy to be a part of this. My business is Reality Shifts When You Do and I am a Spiritual Empowerment Coach and soul purpose for women. My business is committed to helping women release stuck energy associated with past painful experience, live beyond the illusion of limiting beliefs, tap into their inner wisdom, discover and align their soul purpose with their business and have the courage to stand in their power and share their incredible gifts with the world. Thanks to all the powerful women on this site who are doing amazing things with their lives!

Greetings Power Chicks, I loved the name and had to see what the group was about. I have been reading the posts for awhile and attended Lynn's Biznik event yesterday which was awesome and was inspired to jump in.

I started as a LunaChick 5 years ago when my husband and I formed a team called Mr Science and the LunaChicks for the 3 Day walk for breast cancer and since then, I have formed a company called Luna's Landing to create fun products to make people feel good when they are dealing with cancer. I also want to build awareness for the amazing nonprofits who help those in the cancer journey.

We donate 10% of our sales to our nonprofit partners and I am thrilled to have this resource of amazing women to learn from as I transition into this new endeavor. The articles are so helpful and learning and sharing is what I believe business is all about. Go Chicks!

I would love feedback from anyone interested in checking out our site. http://www.lunaslanding.net

Thanks for taking a moment to read my introduction. I hope to meet more of you at events in the future.

Erin

Hello, my name is Olabisi and I have a start up business marketing my bath and body products. At this time I am home based and are looking for the most positive exposure to set my target audience. Just looking more to network with other business owners and get a better understanding of what it mans to start, maintain and grow a business. Thanks all, have a wonderful weekend.

Hi, My name is Becci and I own an Event Services company for the seattle and surrounding area. We have connections to Venues, we have dj's and lighting for your event, Public and private!

We are lots of fun and easy to work with !! Looking to build clients and attend lots of networking events :) Thanks ! Becci

Thank you, Lynn! What a great group you have created! It's amazing to read the variety of professions and interests that abound here.

I am Sally Dagna and our company, Full Potential Accounting, is located up on the north side in the Bothell / Mill Creek / Lynnwood area.

Our focus is the largely under-served niche of providing affordable bookkeeping, payroll and tax services to the owners of small to medium size businesses.

Many of our clients come to us because we aren't a "one size fits all" accounting firm. Instead, we listen to what the client's needs are, offer a logical and fair monthly flat-rate, an automatic payment discount, and the flexibility to make changes as needs change and business grows. That means never being locked into any long-term contracts!

Thank you again so very much, Lynn. I look forward to participating in the group and getting to meet some of these awesome women!

Sally

Hello Ladies,

Just joined. Went to my 2nd Biznik event this week and am very pleased. Planning to spend more of my networking energies here. Thanks for letting me be a part of this group. :)

I run a small design studio near Portland, Oregon and have loads of experience from identity, print and web.

My favorite type of project is to work directly with the client and develop a custom website solution for their business. I specialize in unique site design and front-end development on the WordPress platform. Your site will be visually unique and memorable, and you'll be able to maintain it yourself. In addition, I code to modern semantic standards for best performance and natural SEO.

--Catherine

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to using Social Media, and especially this website in particular.

I'm Darlene Alexander and I'm looking to build relationships with other business owners on and offline, who can be of value for me and vice versa.

I run my own hair care line, and I help women who are struggling with hair and scalp problems like dry hair, fizzy hair, split ends, and allergies related to using hair products with harmful chemicals and fragrances.

I provide a lot of help hair care, beauty and health tips as well that they can use to better their lives.

Overall it goes down to networking and building relationships, and that's what I want to do more of.

Talk to everyone soon.

Regards,

Darlene

Heya!

I'm Kerri Twigg and I'm a humane educator. I teach world-changing courses on how to live meaningful lives by exploring people's relationships with the earth, animals, humans and the culture we live in. By exploring the toughest issues of our time -- we can live informed, compassionate and joyful lives.

I also write plays on these issues -- because some people learn better through entertainment.

I'm looking to establish and grow my business, connect with others and share a good joke or two.

Kerri

I'm a QuickBooks Training and Troubleshooting Expert. I've taught hundreds of small business owners how to use QuickBooks, and I really love the work I do. I'm also a swimmer (in the summer) and a knitter (in the winter), and a full-time mother. Sometimes I trade teaching QuickBooks for learning a new skill myself. I'm currently wanting to learn how to use my sewing machine and make my own lotions and soap. I live in South Seattle, not far from Lake Washington.

Hi everyone,

My name is Alba Garcia. I am a Makeup & Eyebrow Artist in the L.A. area. I help women look more beautiful with the right makeup & eyebrow design for their unique face.

Great to be on here!

I'm amazed at all the talented people who've posted here -- and at the variety of businesses that entrepreneurs are running. Hooray for all of us!

I have a weekly blogtalkradio program called ReLaunch Your Life that's geared to women over 40 who are unhappy, stuck, stressed out, or just plain bored silly in their jobs and are looking for ways to follow their interests and passions to create work they love. That's what so many of you have done and you would be an inspiration to my listeners.

If any of you are interested in being interviewed on my show, please contact me. I'd love to hear from you.

Bonnie

My name is Kara Royer and I am a stay at home mom turned Social Media Manager. I have been very fortunate to stay home with my daughters and now am very, very excited to be starting my own business. I have always been surround by strong, loving and intelligent women and I take could care in doing the same for my girls. I want to show them how wonderful being a "chic" can be. They have already seen what it's like to be a mother and now I plan on showing them what it takes to be a successful business women. I love the concept of this group and am anxious to become an active member. A newbie in the field of social media management and small business entrepreneur, I have a lot to learn. I am hoping to connect with others who have done and are doing the same... Check me out at ...

My name is Sara Martin and I own Timesavers Accounting Service. I specialize in helping small businesses with their bookkeeping. I remote access to my client's QuickBooks so I'm able to provide my services regardless of where you live. I am a CPA and have 10 years experience working as an Accounting Manager for a small business. Right now I'm still currently working full time as I grow my business on the side. I'm actually on maternity leave right now. My minimum would be to pick up 2 more clients and then I can just go back and give my notice. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Thanks, Sara Martin Timesavers Accounting Service, LLC www.timesaversaccounting.com

Welcome Sara! Do you, by chance, handle tax-related issues pertaining to Washington State? I'm actually on the hunt for a CPA.

Thanks!

I am a professional English to French translator/interpreter and I am a French power chick traveling the world!!

I have a Master's Degree in Literature and Translation and I have been working in this field for over 20 years.

In the past 18 months, I have traveled to India, Australia and the US. Next is the Middle East.

My religion is meeting people, learning about them and growing as a result.

I work for various translation agencies but I have recently been working with direct clients and this is so much more rewarding in all meanings of the word!

So this is what I am looking for, business people or individuals looking for the best quality translation/interpretation work they can find. Because I am the one!

Nathalie

Hi to all you powerful women! I am Eden DeGenova and I own a boutique, Baubo's Garden, in the Chicagoland area. This month, Baubo's Garden and students from the apparel design and merchandising programs, installed a bra-art project, Beauty in the Bra, into windows of 15 retail merchants, to recognize women who have battled or are currently battling cancer. I am very proud of this project. It is bringing a lot of awareness to breast cancer and I love collaborations. Can't wait to do this again next year as well as create more projects/campaigns, to further the empowerment of women!

Nice to know I'm in such great company! I'm really inspired by your stories and entrepreneurial spirit! My husband and I own and operate a full-service Advertising and Marketing studio in Lake Geneva WI. We work with many local businesses, developing advertisements, marketing materials, campaigns, packaging, etc. Most of the services we offer are on-site, including digital printing. We are passionate about helping our clients grow their businesses by building relationships, and creating marketing communications that help define appropriate markets and distinguish them from the crowd.

I appreciate Lynn's efforts to create an online support network for women to help us feel connected by sharing common problems and challenges in business. (I enjoy checking in on FB, twitter, and Facebook and relating to the stories).

Thank you! Jacquie @turcotteokeeffe

Nice to know I'm in such great company! I'm really inspired by your stories and entrepreneurial spirit! My husband and I own and operate a full-service Advertising and Marketing studio in Lake Geneva WI. We work with many local businesses, developing advertisements, marketing materials, campaigns, packaging, etc. Most of the services we offer are on-site, including digital printing. We are passionate about helping our clients grow their businesses by building relationships, and creating marketing communications that help define appropriate markets and distinguish them from the crowd.

I appreciate Lynn's efforts to create an online support network for women to help us feel connected by sharing common problems and challenges in business. (I enjoy checking in on FB, twitter, and Facebook and relating to the stories).

Thank you! Jacquie @turcotteokeeffe @okdirectnow

Hello there -- I've been neglectful of posting since I joined this great group a while ago -- I'm still navigating the waters of this sort of thing.

My name is Kim Runciman, I'm a freelance copyeditor and proofreader. I do a little bit of everything -- books (both fiction and nonfiction), web content, magazines, and business communication. I'm currently getting ready to start on a travel book for a major travel guides publisher, and finalizing details for a workshop through the Northwest Independent Editors Guild on Editing and Proofreading in Adobe Acrobat, Nov. 6 at North Seattle CC.

Thanks to Lynn for such a great idea for a group!