Posted by Beverly on
January 1, 2009
Make Your Mess Your Message in 2009
There comes a time in every woman’s life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or not at whom made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection.
Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look. A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom, someone who has been chosen by God to go through things that have made her stronger.
Think of all the great women in the Bible: Mary Magdalene, Ruth and Naomi, the woman with an issue of blood flow, and Esther, to name a few. Mary was a prostitute, a very uneasy woman. But by the time Jesus was done with her, she was His closest follower. Abigail was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man, but by the time God was done with her, she had married one of the wealthiest men in the land.
Some women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, “What’s up with her?” ask yourself, “What’s up with me?” Once you understand the issues that are holding you back, you can start making your MESS—Your MESSAGE and become an encouragement to your sister. Remember, we as women are the carriers of life, not the channels of death.
Let’s build and encourage each other, as did Ruth and Naomi.
Posted by Beverly on
July 5, 2008
Stop Relying on Corporate America for Financial Success
I am one of thousands of women who left Corporate America after being fed up with trying to play the game by the “male-dominated” rules. We work hard but still receive unequal pay and no matter how high we climb up the corporate ladder, we still don’t always get the respect we deserve. I ran across this interesting article from StopMakingOthersRich.com and thought it was important to share.
It is long been known that women are not treated the same in Corporate America. That is why we are seeing an influx of Corporate Women joining home based businesses. The challenge they face here is that they are running into another type of mistreatment. We are used to them doing almost all of the house work so when they are home, we mistakenly try to interfere with their time to work their business. This is why it is critical for all Women working a Home Based Business to have a Global Mentor.
Business women put out all the stops to reach the peak of their career, but sometimes, they come to a sudden realization that they have been too busy and have forgotten their families. In this event, they drop everything and consider a career as a full time housewife and mother or they continue to work at home. Working at home can be a great option for them.
Most business women stop at the pinnacle of their career just to spend time with their family. But now that home based businesses are becoming popular, not to mention booming, they can still continue working without sacrificing being with their family.
Search out ways to get a stable schedule, even if you are a business woman, single mom or a full time wife and mother you can still become a successful entrepreneur. Find a good system and plug into it. You can achieve great things.
First task is for you to sit with your family and set some rules with them and make them understand that you don’t stay at home just to clean up after them. Your family has to realize that when you were still working in an office they don’t go barging in your workroom to have their snacks opened for them and the same applies in your new work. Tell them that they can do their chores while you work and then you can attend to them during lunch time or after you get some of your work done. This way, your family will know that you need time to focus on your job as well.
Being able to meet deadlines and making your clients satisfied is an important factor in a home based business. It’s the same as working in an office except you can do it in the comforts of your own home. Having a sense of balance in your busy life as a career and family woman can be exhausting but with a little preparation and some getting used to, you’ll be on top of your game in no time.
Develop your Financial Freedom Plan and get your Husband’s signature to solidify the deal. Make sure he knows that you have potential to earn more than he does through a good home based business. You are the one who needs to make it happen and ensure the fact that your family respects your time to work.
Posted by Beverly on
June 22, 2008
Boomer Humor: The 50′s
Q: Where can women over the age of 50 find young, sexy men, who are interested in them?
A: Try a bookstore under fiction
Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause?
A: Keep busy. If you’re handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you are done you will have a place to live.
Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 50+ year old husband?
A: Tell him you’re pregnant.
Q: How can you avoid spotting a wrinkle every time you walk by a mirror?
A: The next time you’re in front of a mirror, take off your glasses.
Q: Why should 50+ year old people use valet parking?
A: Valets don’t forget where they park your car.
Q: Is it common for 50+ year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?
A: Storing memory is not a problem, retrieving it is a problem.
Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?
A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.
Q: Where do 50+ year olds look for fashionable glasses?
A: Their foreheads.
Q: What is the most common remark made by 50+ year olds when they enter antique stores?
A: “I remember these”.
From 56-year-old Karen Michaud of Ontario, Canada
From 56-year-old Karen Michaud of Ontario, Canada
If you have some “boomer humor” to share, send it to: beverly@boomerdivanation.org
Posted by Beverly on
June 12, 2008
Here is Where Baby Boomer Women Rock, Roll & Rule!
Welcome to Boomer Diva Nation! Come on in and browse around. Check out the interesting articles and be sure to let us know you were here by leaving a comment.
Here is where you’ll find some of the most interesting, talented and diverse baby boomer women on the planet. We’re Divas and proud of it! So what is a DIVA? She’s a baby boomer woman who’s Divinely, Inspired, Vivacious and Anointed.
The Divas are all very talented women who come from very diverse backgrounds around the globe. We come from all walks of life and different races and are eager to share our knowledge and resources. We’ve had a few bumps in the road and some detours but we continue to persevere.
Boomer Diva Nation—a nonprofit organization—provides a variety of resources to assist fellow baby boomer women in their endeavors. It’s also a place where women can network. Please come join us!
Charter Members
Linda Alexander, Pam Archer, Angela Betts, Natalie Cole, Cynthia Frazier, Linda Hall, Donna Maria Harris, Kathy Holmes, Gayle Hurd, Karlyn, Betty Lynch, Heidi Richards; Beverly Mahone; Ginger Marks, Carine Nadel, Kathie M. Thomas Kathy Walsh, Debra Shivelely Welch, Gloria Mount, Ora Stearns-Smith and Vicki M. Taylor.
Posted by Beverly on
June 2, 2008
Celebrate Baby Boomer DivaHood on June 20
A celebration of women who are on the move and making a difference will be held on June 20 in honor of the Second Annual Baby Boomer Diva Day.
The virtual celebration will showcase the outstanding contributions of women 40 and beyond, according to author and talk show host, Beverly Mahone, who created the special day last year. She says, “This is a day to celebrate us and what we bring to the table as business women and entrepreneurs!”
The five-hour online event will feature guest speakers, including International Speaker, Author, Inventor and Founder of the WECAI Network, Heidi Richards. “Heidi is one of the best examples of what it means to be a woman on the move and making a difference,” says Mahone. “She has more than 30 years of offline and online business experience under her hat and continues to set the pace for women like me to follow.”
In addition to the speakers, there will also be vendors showcasing their businesses and products. Mahone says there are still a few slots available at $10 each so if any woman is interested in being a part of this wonderful event, they should contact her Assistant, Teresa Morrow at: keybusinesspartners@verizon.net
The Second Annual Baby Boomer Diva Day is in conjunction with the Baby Boomer Diva Web of Fame and Boomer Diva Nation, both created by Mahone. She says she wanted to recognize baby boomer women who were doing great things with their businesses but not getting noticed. “Hollywood and the media want us to believe a woman has to be young and beautiful to be successful but that’s simply not true, contends Mahone. “By the time we reach 40-years-old, we are in the prime of our lives. We’ve overcome obstacles. We’re more focused and determined to meet the challenges head-on in order to achieve success. Here’s to us!”
Posted by Beverly on
May 22, 2008
It’s Time to Shape Up!
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