Meet Featured Diva Beverly Mahone

Beverly Mahone is a veteran journalist, author, media coach and motivational speaker who writes about issues affecting middle-aged women in her book, Whatever! A Baby Boomer’s Journey Into Middle Age. In addition, she is a Featured Writer for Boomer Living, Bonkers and Passionate For Life Magazines. She also hosts a weekly show on BlogTalk Radio called Passions.

After spending more than 25 years in the radio and television news business, Beverly traded it in to write full-time and become a work-at-home-mom. She is now using her media expertise as a consultant to train individuals how to market themselves to radio, television and newspapers professionals. Her Company is BAM Enterprises.

Through her online marketing skills, she has created a Boomer Diva Nation; which consists of women over 40 who represent the baby boomer woman from all walks of life and career endeavors.

Beverly has been classified as a baby boomer expert and appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including MSNBC and FOX News. She was also featured in the New York Times.

Beverly describes herself as a “Baby Boomer Diva on the Move” who has a passion for God and family. Her favorite scriptures are Jeremiah 29:11 and Philippians 4: 4-8.

She may be reached at: Beverly@talk2bev.com or 301-356-6280.

Her Other website:  The Baby Boomer Diva

Blogs:  BoomerWorld; Talk2Bev; BabyBoomerBev; MenopauseMama;

Meet Featured Member Donna Rogers

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Meet Featured Diva Debbie Barth

Platinum Diva Member Debbie Barth  

Tell us about your summer.  Did you do anything exciting?

 I would say that it was more a “family-style summer”.  Both our son and daughter (my step-children) came for a visit, bringing their girlfriend and boyfriend.  While here, our son Aaron became engaged to Fiona, who was visiting us all the way from England.  I also spent a fun week with my mother, who lives in Georgia.  I feel we are closer than at any time of our life and this trip was, indeed, very special.  Unfortunately, while there, my best friend in Texas called to let me know her brother, Jimmie, had died unexpectedly.  I flew down and spent a week with her.  We cried together, we laughed together, and spent time talking about Jimmie.  I’m very close to her daughter, LeighAnn, as well.  One of those “heart-swelling moments” that we are all blessed to have from time-to-time was during a discussion at the dinner table.  Helen and I were discussing our relationship as best friends, sisters, etc., when I looked across the table at LeighAnn and said, “and I don’t know what you should call me….Aunt Debbie, just Debbie, etc.”  She looked at me with her beautiful dark brown eyes and said “my second mama, you are my second mama.”  I melted.

Now that summer is over, what plans do you have for the Fall season as it relates to your business and your personal life?

I am doing a bit of traveling.  I’m going to the Raleigh BDN weekend in October. I am flying to Miami to the official launch of the Trump Network (looking forward to being in the same room with him and being a part of this history-making event).  And we are spending Thanksgiving with my brother and his wife for the first time in over six years. (A reunion of sorts)

I am co-hosting a Blog Talk Radio Show, Three Wise Girls, with Linda Alexander and Dori DeCarlo and it’s going live in October.  We are booked through October and half of November already and we are excited about our guests.

 Interest in Talk Fusion has really picked up in the last few weeks.  My Trump Network is growing as time goes on, and people realized this is for real.  I plan on making the time for blogging, creating more videos, and growing my two businesses.  And, I plan on meeting more people and creating some solid relationships, both business and personally.

 In your opinion, what advice would you give to women who are looking to start a business during these economic times?

 Take you time.  Do your research. Find people doing what you want to do that are now successful, and ask questions … lots of questions.  If it’s a home-based business opportunity, don’t only find out about the company of which you are about to become an associate, interview the person about to sponsor you.  Literally check them out as well.

 What is the most challenging aspect of your business?

The most challenging aspect is trying to help a prospective customer understand the pride and confidence I feel and have in the products of the companies that represent.  That is a feeling that comes over time and in using the products regularly.

 Do you have a role model—if so, how does she/he inspire you in your business or your personal life?

 I consider Heidi Richards a role model. She is the epitome of a professional woman networking with other professional women.  She is what the book “The Go-Giver” is all about.  Other role models would be Lisa Ling and Nellie Bly.  The have inspired me with their intelligence, independence, their dedication to the truth in journalism, and their courage to put themselves in danger to expose the injustices to humanity.

 What’s the best advice you can offer about social networking?

 Place yourself with like minds having the same goals and aspirations as you.  Brand yourself by using real pictures of you and by using your real name.  Remember, in social networking, it isn’t about you; it’s about “them”.

 How can I reach you to learn more about your business/product/service?

 Debbie.barth@yahoo.com

336-471-5686

http://www.debbiebarth.com

http://www.trumpnetwork.com/debbiebarth

http://www.talkfusion.com/1000695

Meet Featured Diva Walethia Aquil

Platinum Diva Member

This summer I spent most of my time developing and creating my business and my web site, Grace and Charm.

I also spent quite a bit of time researching my market, and creating products.

I’m nearing the completion of my web-site, and I’m looking forward to launching sometimes in the Fall.  I intend to stay on the track of self improvement, and to continually look for ways to provide quality service and products to my customers.

The best advice I can give anyone going into business is to:

1. Decide if you want to be in business, or is it a hobby.
2. Have a plan.
3. Take your time.
4. Have a mentor.
5. Define your ideal customer/client.
6. Research your market.
7. Stay focused.
8. Get help.
9. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.

10.  Don’t compare yourself to others.

11.  Just Do It!

One of the most challenging aspects in the beginning was to define my ideal client.  Now the most challenging aspect for me is developing a step by step plan to connect the dots, and staying focused.

My best advice concerning social is to embrace it.  You don’t have to be on every platform, choose one and get a good understanding of how it works.

Decide if you are using it for business or social, I don’t recommend mixing the two.  In choosing a platform also consider you market, is this the place your idea client/customer hangs out?

Realize it takes time to develop relationships.

Again find a mentor!! A good mentor can save you time, money and frustration.

I have many role models, and I learn something of value from each of them.  One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to be myself, God created me, I’m unique, people didn’t create me, so they cannot define me.

I would love for you to visit my web-site, www.grace-and-charm.com, if you go there now what you see is not the finished product.  I’m looking to launch sometimes this Fall. My E-mail is:  info[At]grace-and-charm.com

Facebook:  http://profile.to/walethiaaquil

Twitter:     http://twitter.com/graceandcharm2

I’m excited about what Beverly is doing and I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you.

Meet Featured Diva Gregory Anne Cox

Diva Platinum Member

1) What plans do you have for the summer months as it relates to your business?

June saw the launch of my first audio product as well as the completion of another successful call with my midlife supplements for women expert Patti Milligan. I’m finishing up the foundational pieces for my 3 new coaching programs right now to launch mid-July with the intention of helping people get a jump on their lifestyle goals before the end of the year so they can beat the New year resolution blues.

I’m also making contacts with women’s health experts to fill the slots for my upcoming monthly mind and body power hours.

2) What recommendations can you offer to women to keep them motivated during the summer?

Summer is a great time to dream the big dreams and do the small stuff. We all need a break and the mental concept of summer, regardless of the weather, calls us to enjoy some leisure time. That said, it’s a great time to take care of tolerations and plan for the months ahead.

Staying motivated is easy if you are excited about what’s on the calendar that needs some attention.

And the TLC of time off or the occasional hour reading in the sun balanced by some on target marketing or organizing of files on the computer keeps you in front of your computer and in the game of building your business.

3) What advice do you have for fellow businesswomen who want to understand how to make social media work for them?

I suspect that there are at least 50 experts who offer value in this area. Check out a few, pick one that resonates and then follow their program or suggestions. There are many ways to get to Rome, but changing course every couple of miles will make the journey twice as long and arduous.

4) What’s your favorite social media site and why?

I’m not sure I have a favorite site. I love twitter cause it’s a perfect tool for the hyper/AADD—that’s adult attention deficit disorder—diva.

I use Facebook but don’t love it as much as I did before the big change. Always looking to know what others are doing.

5) Are there any new projects you’re working on that you’d like the general public to know about?

Right now I’m really excited about the book I’m working on with my dear friend Patti Milligan MS, RD. We held 2 Power Hour calls for midlife women on managing the symptoms of midlife—from weight gain to hot flashes, and sleep disorders to why we need to love our livers—and realized that the information we have can’t be found in one place. Also our strength as a team is this, she has the science background and I’m the one who turns it into easily digestible bites. She makes recommendations and I coach women on how to apply that to their day to day lives.

One of my new coaching programs—Urgent Care 911 Coaching is for women who have either gotten a diagnosis of ill health and need to make changes in their lifestyle or they just feel they are sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. This is very deep, intense coaching but the results transform not only the physical person the heart and soul of the woman as well.

6) How can someone get in touch with you?

I can be reached at 631-728-2456.
My email address is: Gregory@midlifewithavengeance.com
http://midlifewithavengeance.com/

Meet Featured Diva Evelyn Kalinosky

Platinum Diva Member Evelyn Kalinosky

1. What plans do you have for the summer months as it relates to your business?

I plan to officially launch my business website “Evelyn Kalinosky, LLC” in mid-July and will be writing a weekly blog and a monthly newsletter. I have a radio interview scheduled for 7/15 with the Coach Radio where I will be talking about my coaching business – working with professional women 50+ to create a retirement plan as unique as their fingerprint. Since I didn’t begin my business until January of this year, I will be spending the next 6 months actively promoting and marketing and building my client list.

2) What recommendations can you offer to women to keep them motivated during the summer?

Honor the tendency in the summer to want to “play” – that’s important, as long as you keep your focus on building and growing your business. Develop a goal/project that ignites your passion and will keep you motivated over the summer. Scheduled some down time so you don’t feel you are all work and no play.

3) What advice do you have for fellow businesswomen who want to understand how to make social media work for them?

SM has been an amazing boost for me as someone just starting out with my own business. It’s a terrific networking tool, a way to get your product, brand etc. out to a tremendous # of people. I would recommend that women build their profiles on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and any other SM forums that match up to their business/industry and begin by watching how others are connecting. Links are often posted that provide a great deal of information about how to use SM – read these and invest the time, and money, if necessary, learning about SM from reliable, experienced professionals. Because most women are interested in connecting and collaborating, SM is a wonderful way to do both, but be strategic and thoughtful about how you connect/collaborate so that it is a benefit to your business and not a distraction. A definite no-no in SM is promoting yourself or your business/product shamelessly. It’s important to augment these posts with genuine interaction. With Twitter – tweet, retweet, reply and provide useful links and information. That will help you to build a following. Don’t be focused on the # of followers, but the quality of the followers.

4) What’s your favorite social media site and why?

Twitter for the sheer # of connections that can be made in real time, and the ability to link to those in my business strata. I have made good, strong connections in a very short period of time on Twitter, but because of the speed and # of posts, I rely on LinkedIn and Facebook to deepen the connections I made on Twitter.

5) Are there any new projects you’re working on that you’d like the general public to know about?

I am writing a book that coincides with my work as a retirement coach for professional women 50+ that explores midlife transitions for women – a time of rebirth and finding their authentic selves. I hope to have the book finished by late fall and published shortly thereafter.

6) How can someone get in touch with you?

Email me at evelyn@evelynkalinosky.com or prophet1958@hotmail.com or call me on my cell phone (570) 817-6576.

Meet Featured Diva Monique Howat

Platinum Diva Member

1. What plans do you have for the summer months as it relates to your business?

The answer to this question may sound rather boring to most but for me, it’s the quintessential summer job!

Head over to the UK to present a summer program
Redo website (big job!)
Organize my files to add all the new things I’ve learned
Prepare workshop supplies for next two seasons
Write another keynote

2. What recommendations can you offer to women to keep them motivated during the summer?

Armour up! Prepare for the “not so motivated moments” by having a three point plan to get yourself energized, refreshed and raring to go again!

Here are some examples of strategies that may work for you

• Call an uplifting, optimistic friend
• Post your favorite motivational quote in a common area
• Listen to a motivational CD. There are some inspiring ones out there!
• Go out and play. Do something a little outrageous like roll down a hill or run in the rain instead of away from it…You’ll feel young and amused with yourself.
• List your accomplishments over the past year along with reading letters and notes people have written telling you how much you meant to them.

3. What advice do you have for fellow businesswomen who want to understand how to make social media work for them?

• Try more than one social networking media. If you don’t get the technology hire a student to show you how to maneuver around the site.

4. What’s your favorite social media site and why?

So far, it’s been Facebook but I’ve been looking for something new and exciting and it looks like Baby Boomer Diva is it!

5. Are there any new projects you’re working on that you’d like the general public to know about?

I’m always working on something new to keep my workshop offerings fresh and current. The latest keynote is called The Resiliency factor.

It’s about determination and our indelible spirits of survival… despite what the human hosts may have planned otherwise!

And of course, I want to continue to wow all my clients all over the world!

6. How can someone get in touch with you?

Monique Howat
The Ultimate Motivator
- Confidence, Character, Success!
Workshops, Self-Leadership, Prof. Development, Keynotes
905. 986. 1441
www.confidentgirlsguys.com

Meet Featured Diva Shirley Mitchell

Platinum Diva Member

What plans do you have for the summer months as it relates to your business?

I will continue my with my Syndicated Radio Show “Aging Outside the Box®” – a weekly One-hour LIVE Broadcast Radio Show every Wednesday night on the ArtistFirst World Radio Network surrounding the time zones of 2PM-HIST, 3PM-AKST, 4PM-PST, 5PM-MST, 6PM-CST, 7PM-EST, and 8PM-AST, and “Aging Outside the Box®-Christian Spiritual Sparks™” – a weekly 15 minute Broadcast every Sunday morning at 6:45am-MST on KXKS-am1190 in the Albuquerque-Santé Fe, NM area, and at 7:30am-CST on WBXR-am1140 in the Greater Huntsville, AL & Fayetteville, TN areas with Wilkins Communications Network, Inc. I will be completing my trilogy of books on Aging, and continue to write my Syndicated Column for the Sand Mountain Reporter, Spiritual Sparks for Baby Boomers, Senior Lifestyle Magazine, Senior Evangelism Partnership and Passionate for Life Magazine. I have several Speaking and Author Signing Events planned, and I will be attending the CBA-International Retail Christian Booksellers Convention in Denver, Colorado. I am also working with MyExpertSolution.com as an Aging and Longevity Expert.

What recommendations can you offer to women to keep them motivated during the summer?

Women with children in school will be spending time on the beach, swimming pools, Vacation Bible School, and family vacations. I would suggest to take these rich experiences and create stories. Keep a journal as episodes happen during the summer. There is a great market out there for mothers, grandmothers, devotional books, summer activity books. Good writers who have a great life, gleam writing material from their activity, environmental locations, relationships, spiritual walk, and extraordinary summer living. A writer gets deeper into life than many other professions. Allow the beautiful summer experience to highly motivate you to do your best writing. Summer weather is very agreeable to enjoy any sport, lifestyle, travel, or educational opportunities. Just the season of summer is motivational! Marketing people are motivated to hone in on the special marketable merchandise for summer.

What advice do you have for fellow businesswomen who want to understand how to make social media work for them?

Networking is great on the Internet. Search the web for the Social Media that fits your needs, personalities and your desires. Learn the techniques of linking your websites to the people who will benefit your business, and you their’s. Write Articles and Press Releases – Post these on your Websites and BLOGS, and place them with Press Release Companies On-Line. I have met many of my Social Networking Friends while going to Author Signings or Speaking Events, and some of them have even been on my Radio Shows. Send E-Mail and make comments on their Social page. Put your Social Site Page links on all your Websites and BLOGS, and in your E-Mail as part of your Signature.

What’s your favorite social media site and why?

I actually have two that are neck and neck – ShoutLife! and Growing Bolder… ShoutLife! is a Christian Social Site full of Faith, and Growing Bolder emphasizes the fact that we are not Growing Older but BOLDER! Their positive spin on aging is contagious. I love the audio and video. Both Sites let you add your Photos, Bio, BLOGS, Events, Audio, Video, E-Mail and more! And the members are Fabulous ! I like Sites that tell the whole story when you first go on them, so that you don’t have to click on something several times or “Sign-In” to view the complete information.

Are their any new projects you’re working on that you’d like the general public to know about?

I am working on 5 new books. My Sixth Book should be out by years end or the first of next year – it will be the “Third Book” in my “Aging Trilogy” for the 70 Year Olds! – it follows “Fabulous after 50®-Finding Fulfillment for Tomorrow” and “Sensational after 60®-Loving Life All Over Again”, and my Second book is being Re-Published as well and should be out in the same time period. I am working on a Children’s book, a Gift book, another type of Aging book, and a Novel. We are expanding our Website System and adding more Stations to our Syndicated Radio Show. We are also getting more venues trademarked.

How can someone get in touch with you?

I am Managed and Represented by Lighthouse Coastal Productions and Lighthouse News Bureau 466 Sardis Cutoff Road Sardis City, AL 35956 tel. 256-281-9399 Agent @ lighthousecoastalliterary.com, Agent @ fabulousafter50.com, Host@agingoutsidethebox.net

Meet Featured Diva Becky Williamson

Platinum Diva Member

Tell us about your summer.  Did you do anything exciting?

No, didn’t take the time to do anything exciting.  However, my husband recently won a sales contest at work and the prize is a 7 day trip for 2 to our choice of Cancun, Cabo, New York City or Maui.  Soooooo, I’ll be having some fun soon!

Now that summer is over, what plans do you have for the Fall season as it relates to your business and your personal life?

I’ll be launching my boomer exercise and nutrition book:  “Ready for Prime Time in LESS Time: The Ultimate Get Slim Guide for Women in Mid-Life”.  Very excited about this!

In your opinion, what advice would you give to women who are looking to start a business during these economic times?

Survey your market. Find out what they need and create a product or service to sell to them.  Network.  Develop mutually beneficial relationships.  Be willing to help others out.  These are tough times, but if we all support one another and promote each other, we’ll come out stronger down the road.

Instead of trying to sell a large ticket item or service to a few people, consider selling a smaller service/item to a larger audience.

What is the most challenging aspect of your business?

The hours can be long sometimes. 

Working alone can be isolating at times

Do you have a role model—if so, how does she/he inspire you in your business or your personal life?

I know several fellow fitness professionals that are extremely successful and work hard to deliver great products and services to their customers.  Some of them are half my age.  I find their innovation and energy very inspirational and admire that they’re coming from the “right place”.  Although I am the “elder statesman” in our profession, I find that they inspire me to be better, work harder and deliver better service to my customers.

What’s the best advice you can offer about social networking?

Pick just one or two social networking sites that work best with the type of business you have. Work them, and work them well, rather than spreading yourself too thin and trying to work them all!

How can I reach you to learn more about your business/product/service?

Email me at becky@beckywilliamson.com

Meet Featured Diva Aprille Janes

Platinum Diva Member

What plans do you have for the summer months as it relates to your business?

I’m offering a number for workshops for women who are serious about building their business. Because it’s summer I’m opening my home for some of these workshops so that the attendees spend a summer day on the lake.

I’m also offering private coaching at a reduced summer rate!

What recommendations can you offer to women to keep them motivated during the summer?

Re-energize to re-motivate. Get outside and enjoy a beautiful summer day without guilt. We get to make up our lives. Make it the one you want, the one you think you should have.

What advice do you have for fellow businesswomen who want to understand how to make social media work for them?

Show up where your target market is hanging out and leave the rest alone. Don’t try to be on too many sites. Choose 2-3 that give you access to a responsive group. And don’t be afraid to experiment until you find the right combination of social media sites.

What’s your favorite social media site and why?

I like Twitter. Quick and concise so it doesn’t take a lot of time. I use Tweetlater to schedule my tweets and let it run. It looks like I’m out there all day long when it really only takes me about 30 minutes a day. I also tie my blog to Twitter and people do link through.

Are there any new projects you’re working on that you’d like the general public to know about?

I’m putting the finishing touches on a retreat series for women called “Bolder Living”. My goal is to challenge women to name their biggest dreams and provide strategies and tools to get them into action. We can’t afford to let our dreams go unrealized. The world needs them. Every dream counts.

6)  How can someone get in touch with you?

Send an email to aprille@inbox.com or visit my website at www.aprillejanes.com.

Meet Featured Diva Judy Sasser

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