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What advice do you have for women who may be uncertain of what the future holds for them at midlife?
Don’t be too hard on yourself. Take this opportunity to look back and see how far you’ve come. We are shaped by our past – not stuck in it! We are a product of all we’ve experienced. Start today making those experiences positive ones.

What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?
Go for it!!! Everything that wasn’t created by God came from someone’s idea. Of course doing your homework is the first step in the process, but don’t get bogged down by the naysayers.

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?
Take time to find out why you are frustrated. You can’t begin to solve the problem until you identify the problem. Once you get clarity on why, then you can begin to make the necessary adjustments.

What are your keys to success?
Faith. Family. Perseverance. Patience. Prayer.

What is your website URL?
www.glistensonline.com

How can someone get in touch with you?
Eloge Enterprises LLC
4752 Ellington Court
Marietta, GA 30067
678-262-7533 (w)
770-575-0650 (fax)
elogeenterprises@comcast.net

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What advice do you have for women who may be uncertain of what the future holds for them at midlife?
Hang on girl, the best is yet to come! I can honestly say I became “me” when I turned 40. I spent the previous years raising children, trying to be a great home-maker, stressing over being thin enough, rich enough, a perfect Mom and wife. As the children flew the nest, I found myself very much alone and not sure of my identity without them. It was only then, that I finally was allowed to dream of the life that I wanted and explore all of the possibilities. My name “Lady Lynn” was created from a worn out ole single Mom of three, who re-created herself into a vibrant, self reliant success. Midlife is a chance for us to take a deep breathe and motivate ourselves to becoming all we can be.

What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?
Find your passion, test the market and do a lot of research before you make a final decision. Be sure you are able to commit to long hours at the beginning and then set work hours and stick to them. Network with other women entrepreneurs. They will give you a wealth of information!

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?
Frustration is born out of discontentment. It is our inner self crying to make a change in some area of our lives. Take time to step back and discover what area of your life you need to re-create. Set goals for yourself to achieve your inner balance. You are the only one who can make a change for yourself; you are the only one who can discover your inner potential for peace and harmony inside.

What are your keys to success?
Stay positive. Get rid of “stinking thinking” and any negativity in your life. I rely solely on my Higher Power for guidance each day. I spend time every morning of each new day asking for His help and guidance and thanking my maker for His constant caring about who I am. I live my life not just for myself; but to be a part of a greater plan to help others. Staying focused on the blessings in my life and how I can be used to benefit OTHERS is the only way to be truly happy in life and successful in all you do.

What is your website URL?

http://www.ladylynnsboutique.com

http://www.ladylynnsgiftboutique.com

http://www.ladylynnsboutique.blogspot.com

How can someone get in touch with you?
latoldy@yahoo.com

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What advice do you have for women who may be uncertain of what the future holds for them at midlife? Midlife is a natural time of transition when previous roles may be changing. This can create feelings of uncertainty and raise the question of “What’s next?” It’s the time to revisit what makes you “tick” and what brings you satisfaction and think about how you’d like to spend the next 10, 20 or 30 years. Give yourself permission to imagine life just as you would like it. Then take an inventory of all of your life experience, knowledge, networks, education and interests. These are the natural resources you have to re-inspire your life. Get help from a coach or friend or join a supportive group of like-minded people to chart a plan for your future. I believe that women at midlife and beyond are in the prime of life. We can reshape our lives to benefit ourselves, our communities and the world and women at midlife are doing it every day!

What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business? Women gain the greatest success and satisfaction when they build a business that uses their natural strengths and reflects their values and interests. After you have gained clarity about this, identify a market need or problem to be solved and build your business to solve this problem. To save time and gain momentum, write a short, practical business plan so you have a roadmap to follow.

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now? When women are out of alignment in their lives, I suggest taking time to examine their values. Values give meaning to our lives. The frustration can often be traced to values that are being undermined. For example, if you value creative expression and you don’t get to use it on a daily or weekly basis, recognize this as a place to make changes. Using this “values approach,” begin to make small changes, incrementally, to honor your values and have other people honor them, as well.

What are your keys to success? My keys to success are persistence, lifelong learning, resilience and the belief that I can create the success that I want. I seek to surround myself with positive people who enjoy being mutually supportive.

What is your website URL? http://www.boomerbusinesslauncher.com

How can someone get in touch with you?
Phone: 617.686.6779
email: amy@broadervision.com

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What advice do you have for women who may be uncertain of what the future holds for them at midlife?

Chapter 2 of our lives can be daunting or it can be a gift. It really is our CHOICE. The future is much brighter at midlife because we’re smarter, seasoned, have our health (and the industry), and have each others as partners and comrades. Consciously CHOOSE this part of Life! It provides instant empowerment.

What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?

1. Start NOW, regardless of your circumstances.

2. Start by BEING what you want to be, then DOING what you would do in this role, and then you will HAVE it all! [We usually do it backward, “when I HAVE (money), then I’ll DO such and such, and I’ll BE whatever it is you want to be.]

3. Surround yourself with seasoned entrepreneurs.

4. ASK for contribution!

5. Practice Kaizen (Japanese) a little bit of movement each day in the direction of choice!

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?

Give yourself a break. It’s okay to be frustrated.

Great ideas are fostered by not liking the way things are.

Surround yourself with people who are not frustrated with where they are in life.

If you feel frustrated, it’s a sign that you are ready for a growth spurt!

What are your keys to success?

Attitude, Confidence, What you think of me is none of my business ; )

Persistence, Desire, and Faith

What is your website URL?

www.leslieflowers.lifesuccessconsultants.com

How can someone get in touch with you?

919-271-4948

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What advice do you have for women who may be uncertain of what the future holds for them at midlife? This can be the best time of your life, if you grab the brass ring! Most of us are–at last!–wise enough to know what really counts–and what we really want. Normally, we have raised our children and/or succeeded in a career, even if it wasn’t our true vocation or work of the heart. Ironically, it often takes till “retirement” from our regular job to find the perfect place for our true gifts. Don’t be fearful of that time in-between lives that feels like you’re in the dark–that you don’t belong anywhere. If you’re still finding your place–or trying to fit into the new niche where you already know you belong–persistence, faith, and calm will result in a rebirth worth waiting for. Reinvent yourself, have fun with it, and rely on the support of the other spirited women in your life to help you accomplish your renewal. Longer lives give us the option of many lives within one.

What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?
Research your field and competition to determine if this particular start-up is a good gamble for you. Take as many business courses as you can. Most of all, talk to other entrepreneurs. Owning your own business sounds very romantic, but it involves long hours and hard work. It’s not for everyone; and if you discover it’s not for you, consider it a great exercise in finding yourself and move on. However, if your investigations convince you that this is your path, rely on one of your greatest assets–women networking with other women. The co-operative spirit of women sharing knowledge is our greatest resource. Whether its the neighborhood grapevine or Oprah’s book club, women helping women is how we have always gotten things done and probaby always will.

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?
Sometimes frustration is a blessing in disguise, a feedback mechanism that’s telling you it’s time to move on–to do something different. (Frustration caused me to retire at least 3 years earlier than expected, a decision I have never regretted for a second.) If the frustration is about something you really want and believe is the right path for you–whether it’s a business, a relationship, a book you’re trying to publish–fill in the blank–it’s time for a booster shot of patience, faith and calm. I consider them the trifecta of manifesting your desires. A solution made to order takes time to prepare. Trust your dreams are already coming true (faith), do your part to move them along, then wait in patience and calm, knowing they will materialize when fully “cooked.”

What are your keys to success?
Spirituality, integrity, and loyalty are at the heart of everything I have accomplished. However you experience or envision a Higher Power, it is there for us and even shows Itself if we have the eyes to see. I believe my life has been guided since Day 1, and it’s my job to learn how to read the map. I have had divine hints of where to go and what to do. Following these inklings and signs has led to wildly happy endings, like finding all my lost loves and resolving all those relationships left dangling with loose ends. I developed a huge conscience early on in parochial school boot camp. It has served me well. I treasure my friends and family–have an amazing support system and offer them the same. I guess I am inner powered by my link to All That Is and am fortunate to feel my fit into the fabric of life.

What is your website URL?
http://www.hotflashbackscoolinsights.blogspot.com/
http://www.joycemason.com

How can someone get in touch with you?
hotflashbacks@gmail.com

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What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?

Find your passion, something you would do for free; then, decide how you can make some money while doing it. If you follow your heart, you will never have a bad day at work.

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?

At 45, I made a decision to change the direction my life was headed. I did something really big—I enrolled in a university full-time. I believed in myself enough to know that I could graduate in four years and complete my degree requirements, fulfilling a long-held dream to finish my college education that I had started so long ago. When I graduated from a certificate program in 1993, from a “junior” college, the dean handed out the certificates and said to me, “Don’t stop here, keep going.” Those words haunted me until the day I decided to finish my formal educational.

During my college years, actually in my first year English class (composition) the professor told me I had the gift of writing and that one day I would write a book. I thought she was just being nice and supportive and didn’t really take it to heart. I laughed, telling her that if I ever did write a book, I would dedicate it to her. When she found out I was actually researching writing a non-fiction novel, she exclaimed, “I knew it!” It took all four years, many professors, lots, and lots of essays for me to believe in my abilities. One day, I will have my book published, and my first college professor will be the only dedication on that page.

So my advice to other women who are frustrated as I once was, YOU are the only one who can change your destiny! Do something BIG and take charge of your life.

What are your keys to success?

Faith, research, education, perseverance, marketing, networking online and in person.

What is your website URL?

http://www.valuedservicevas.com/

How can someone get in touch with you?

Email:  Teri@valuedservicevas.com

LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/teridempski

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1370019300

MySpace:  teri_dempski

Twitter:  Teri8D

Skype:  teri.dempski

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How much has your business changed from the beginning of this year?

• It’s growing at a pace I love. I’m receiving rich insights and personal growth, over double my past income, and I’m getting to help more people. I’m always grateful that my Soul Path includes helping other people discover more happiness while sharing their unique talents with the world. Every one of us is here to fulfill a unique, special mission. I’m honored to have more opportunities to help other women discover their personal power and mission so We Can All Do Our Destiny with Passion & Joy.

What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?

• Live your dream. Surround yourself with support. Don’t let people who’ve abandoned their dreams squelch your desire to be all you can be. You are on Earth to make a positive difference in your own special way. The Earth is hungry for your special gifts, so identify your talents and passion and get started today with a doable, step-by-step plan.

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?

• Explore how to enjoy the journey to joy. Get a coach who will help you more easily find value from EVERYTHING that happens. You’ll more quickly become unstuck. You’ll enjoy rich relationships, make more money, and have much more fun at work. You deserve happiness in ALL areas of your life. Begin right now to develop a profound positive-feedback loop by using a coach who is 100% in your corner, supporting your dreams while providing honest feedback.

What are your keys to success?

• A deep abiding faith in the process of life, especially when “It makes no sense.”
• Being a life-long learner, especially about topics I don’t yet know I’m interested in exploring.
• Helping other people and learning about myself in the process.
• Using every “negative” experience and emotion as a tool for self-awareness and personal growth.
• Becoming more responsible for what I’ve co-created when I don’t like a certain situation.
• Gratitude for the perfection of whatever occurs and having an open mind so I can find hidden blessings in chaos and challenges.
• Being willing to ask for help when I need assistance.

http://www.joyonthejob.info/

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Your business/website address:
http://www.donnacutting.com

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What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?

Think about what you like to do. Don’t start just any business—it must come from your heart. When you decide on what it is, never give up. Don’t listen to people who make fun of your dream or tell you that you cannot do it. Maybe they can’t (the give up word for won’t), but you can.

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?

One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was to really look at what was frustrating or stressing me. If I could do something to improve the situation, do it immediately. If I couldn’t, then I need to blow it to the wind, let the universe take care of it, and move on.

What are your keys to success?

Prepare for opportunity so you will be ready when it comes—never stop learning; Then when it knocks, don’t forget to open the door!

What is your website URL?

www.parentsrulewithpat.com

How can someone get in touch with you?

Through the website or my business line is 770-945-7373

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What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?

Plan ahead. The main problem I have seen with women I know who are starting businesses is lack of planning. Remember, it can take a few months or even a couple of years before you are earning enough to live on. So, not only do you need a business plan to guide you in starting your business, you need a plan to guide you in maintaining your life and relationships while you do.

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?

Create a vision or a mission statement for your life. I know that sounds odd to many people, but just as most companies are guided by their mission statements, you life can be as well. Once you have envisioned what your purpose for your life is, and put it in writing, you can create goals and start working on the steps necessary to achieve it.

What are your keys to success?

Mostly perseverance. I just don’t quit! Perseverance, hard work, flexibility, willing to listen to those who have been there and done that! Faith in God and faith in yourself.

What is your website URL?

HelmsBriscoe site selection: http://helmsbriscoe.com/bio/mwhiteley

Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing: http://www.wealthtogether.web.officelive.com or www.fhtmus.com/wealthtogether

My blogs: WealthTogether – advice for building a home business: http://wealthtogether.blogspot.com

Don’t Trip Over Your Brain! – advice for Network Marketers: http://donttripoveryourbrain.blogspot.com

The Adventures of Traveling Bob – tips and recommendations for traveling with your pet: http://travelswithbob.blogspot.com

How can someone get in touch with you?

I’ve very easy to find. You can reach me via email at mwhiteley@helmsbriscoe.com. Or phone at 479-790-9953. Or fax at 866-241-5212. And there are contact forms on the HB and FHTM sites.

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What advice do you have for women who are looking to start a business?

Follow your dreams and put your passions to work. Most of us as we get older get very caught up with everyday life where we leave ourselves on a shelf. Next to us on that shelf are who the essence of us and who we really are; our passions and our dreams. As young girls we grow up and we’re asked, “What would you want to be when you grow up?” Somewhere along the way, we fall short of our goals and take up other people’s goals.

We forget who we are; we become wives, moms, aunts, employees, and all that is beautiful, but we were women before we were any of that. Stay focused on who you are as a woman and what that represents to you. There is no crazy idea, and there is no limit to what you can achieve. We limit ourselves. Allow yourself the freedom to express yourself. Don’t limit your own potential. It may not be easy, but I feel that I’d rather live with some challenges than live with the regret of not having tried. Failure to me is not trying.

What advice do you have for women who are frustrated with where they are in life right now?

We all have challenges and obstacles that we are faced with otherwise this wouldn’t be “life”. It’s a test. You pass or fail. There is never, ever a negative situation. There is no such thing as “bad luck”. What there is is plenty of procrastination and fear; fear of the unknown causes procrastination. Well, for anyone who is faced with great challenges and you are feeling really low, can anything be worse? NO!! What can be worse is when that challenges passes, because they all do and you wake up and say, “ I should’ve…… do it before it’s too late. Face your fears, face your challenges, and embrace the obstacles. Make them your allies not your enemies and you will persevere in bigger ways than you ever imagined.

What are your keys to success?

Overcoming fear and educating myself about them. When I have been afraid to face something or been afraid to ask a question, I faced it head on. Sometimes with no thought process because it was about survival and I can promise you this, anyone who has been in survival mode for over 35 years as I have learns how to face things head on and not be afraid to stand up for what I believed in. The hardest challenge was to believe in myself and my power. Once I overcame that challenge, everything else never seemed as overwhelming. Stay focused with what comes natural to you and don’t ever lose sight of it.

What is your website URL?

We have begun to build www.99-series.com as we move towards the bigger picture of building www.ugouget.com. u GO u GET is the umbrella of what the 99 series falls into, but because the 99 book series is on its way to being published, it will be the foundation of u GO u GET because if I never went, I would’ve never gotten! Go after what you want and get it!