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Video: Choose Your Success!

CEOMamma — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:32:14 +0000

If there is one thing you can do to make a difference in your life starting today…it is to choose your success! Claim your freedom, take back your power and release the negative affects of past failures, beliefs and thoughts. Take control of your life….if you need help getting started, click here now.

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Tamyka Washington is a wife, mother to six, Founder/CEO of TheCEOMamma Network, marketing strategist, coach and mentor. Tamyka empowers new and seasoned women entrepreneurs to business breakthrough by blending powerful attraction marketing methods with effective social media strategies to establish a CREDIBLE brand and profitable freedom based business online. Visit here website below, to learn more:

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Women Entrepreneurs: Turning Passion into Profit

CEOMamma — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:01:03 +0000

For many women who have a unique and creative flair or possess a deep passion to serve others, often wonder, “how can I turn my passion into a profit?”

If you have a distinctive skill or unique ability that you do well and often gets noticed by your family and friends, consider how you could turn it into a profitable business.

Not sure if its possible? Read on as a share with you about two women in my inner circle, Shiketa Morgan and LaTersa Blakely, and how they turned their passions into profitable businesses!

Shiketa Morgan is a wife and mom, a freelance writer, and a guest writer here, at TheCEOMamma Blog! She wears many hats with the biggest being, Owner/Director of Learning Days daycare and also, a childcare business consultant specializing in start-up and management.

Shiketa exemplifies a woman who has turned her passion to profit and even shares her journey and knowledge in her latest ebook, 10 Steps to Starting up a Child Care Business.

If you have considered starting a childcare business or know someone who is, Shiketa’s ebook will walk you through the entire process. She shares her personal story and the reason ‘why’ she started, how she began in her home and eventually, opened her own facility. Shiketa walks you step by step with clear instruction and worksheets to help you get started including; planning your budget, insurance, supplies needed, marketing and securing funding.

When you have a genuine passion for what you do, its easy to create an income simply doing what you enjoy and Shiketa shares everything you need to know about running a daycare.

LaTersa Blakely is another dedicated wife, mom entrepreneur and guest writer here, who has turned her passion to create specialized baby diaper cakes, into a profit generating business she works from home. She is the proud owner of Baby Diaper Cakes & Beyond by LaTersa.

Because of her hard work and commitment to her dream of being a work at home mom and doing what she loves, LaTersa has learned how to effectively market her business online, build her brand and is getting a lot of recognition.

She was recently honored as a winner of the 2011 Start Up Nation Leading Moms in Business and because of the growth she is experiencing, LaTersa is expanding her business to include small business consulting for mompreneurs and those who aspire to be.

LaTersa is so passionate about what she does that she is sharing her expertise with anyone interested during her “How to Start a Diaper Cakes Business” Webinar on July 14th!

Whatever your dream is and whatever the passion is that dwells within…you can pursue it and turn it into a prosperous business. Shiketa Morgan and LaTersa Blakely are two women who have done exceptionally well because they possess the drive to make it happen!

You can connect with them on Facebook:

Shiketa Morgan
LaTersa Blakely

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2011 Success Driven Women in Business – Kiexiza Rodriquez

CEOMamma — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:00:51 +0000

Full Name: Kiexiza Rodriquez

Company: DiamondStar Entertainment

Position: Dir. Advertising & Promotions

Website: www.diamondstarentertainment.weebly.com

Year Founded: 2007

Tell us about yourself and your business: DiamondStar Ent was founded and thrives today as a help in promotions for authors, musicians and entrepreneurs looking for ways to Brand their name. We assist these persons and businesses, with the use of social media, radio interviews, web site ads and street promotions. Our saying is “If no one knows who you are, what you’re selling or how to reach you, how can they support you?” DSE looks to assist in bridging the gap between the Artist and the consumer.

What inspired you to start a business? My three children, with special educational needs, ADD, ADHD and ODD, and a very resourceful, independent 4^th child were my biggest reason. I’ve had many, many jobs that I’ve either had to quit or lessen hours to the point it cost me more to get to work than the check I made. It became essential to have a career that I could work when I needed to, take a break when necessary and attend meetings, doctor’s appointments for my children as necessary without it jeopardizing my income. Being creative myself and having a heart to help and assist others, I put the two together and pray they continue to bless me as I help others.

Share one business goal: This year, in conjunction with Pure Jade Publishing, DSE will publish my debut novel “Beautiful” as well as a poetry novel by “TonyWade” and my 1^st sequel to my debut novel, “Beautiful Seduction”.

What would you say contributes to your success? Many, many years of trying, of allowing others to hinder my goals and tell me I’m not good enough or it can’t be done, finally came to an end. Though there are still a few echoes of those who doubt my dreams, for the most part I am more driven than I’ve ever been in my life. I keep pushing and when I feel my drive depleting, I reeve myself back up again and press on.

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur? Mainly I’d suggest being sure you can be your own cheerleader, more than likely many around you and many you feel should have your back won’t and will try to cut you down for going outside the box. You have to know this is what you want to do and develop a thick skin of sorts to go when all around you says it can’t be done.

Anything else you want to mention about your business? My novel Beautiful will be released July 20^th 2011 and until the end of June is avail at a $8 savings. Check the author page on the DSE website. DSE is always running promotions specials, so frequent our site. We look forward to working with you!

CEOMamma

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2011 Success Driven Women in Business – Rochelle Carter

CEOMamma — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 14:15:21 +0000

Name: Rochelle Carter, SPHR

Company: Ellechor Publishing House, LLC

Position: President/CEO

Website: www.ellechorpublishing.com

Year Founded: 2009

Tell us about yourself and your business: I am 27 years old, a wife, a new mom, a Senior Professional in Human Resources and a Project Manager. I love reading, surfing the internet and meeting new people, but most of all I love spending time with my family.

My business, Ellechor Publishing House produces both Christian fiction and non-fiction literature. We provide our readers with top quality publications by focusing not only on the product, but on the providers as well. Beyond just book publishing, we ensure that our writers have the support they need to develop, so they can provide quality manuscripts.

What inspired you to start a business? An avid reader from the fifth grade, I have always had a passion for books and secretly dreamed of a job where all I had to do was read books all day. In 2009, after seeing a continuous lack of quality Christian fiction material and faced with a growing desire for change, I decided to follow my childhood dreams and start this company. While it’s still a far cry from “just reading books all day”, I love being able to create great products with a purpose and a team of inspiring people.

Share one business goal: My long-term goal is to have a successful, self-sustaining business to pass on to my family. For me this means sticking with this investment, no matter what, so we can have something to build on in the future.

What would you say contributes to your success? God first of course, for putting people in my path who see and believe in our vision just when we need them. I do a lot of online networking as well as in person, and it’s uncanny how I can always find the right resource at the right time who is willing to work for the right amount. Following up on those leads, and making sure the relationships are always mutually beneficial also helps!

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur? Do something you love, not just a “get rich quick” plan, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Loving your business will help you to put aside your pride when you need to, and there are so many people in the world willing to work with you and support your vision if you just ask.

Anything else you want to mention about your business? Our latest publications are available now on our site and Amazon.com for our devotionals “The Boaz Factor: When You’re Ready for the Right One”, and “Get Up and Walk!”, and our fiction Adventure novel “After the Cross”. We also have pre-sales going on Amazon for “Hope Stands: Ten Reasons Why You Must Not Give Up”, which is a devotional geared towards suicide awareness and prevention. It releases in September 2011, which is Suicide Awareness Month.

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Launching Soon – WAHMs WIN™ Jump on Board!

CEOMamma — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:44:04 +0000

This is Huge…An Event You Surely Do Not Want to Miss!

I’m so excited to announce the official launch of a new organization - WAHMs WIN™ that will take place on June 1st, 2011…and YOU are invited to the celebration!

The heart-filled, passionate and huge supporter of mompreneurs, Donna Johnson and I, have partnered and Co-Founded WAHMs WIN™. As the inspiration behind the organization, Donna recognized a need and had the vision to see it through.

Our mission is to give the advantage to disadvantaged women entrepreneurs by providing expert training and mentoring.

We have a goal to bridge the digital divide in our communities by bringing together our collective expertise for outreach as trainers and mentors to work-at-home moms who are in our local communities, but may lack the access and necessary skills and/or resources to successfully build a sustainable business.

We aim to EMPOWER them to CREATE their OWN business success!

We are introducing our launch with a series of free teleseminars and have hand selected a phenomenal line up of powerful women in business to share with you their success stories, during our series!

WAHMs WIN™ fills the need for those women who need support and guidance as well as providing opportunity to women who are making a difference and have a desire to give back and pay it forward!

Interested in Attending?

To participate in this free event, show your support and learn more about WAHMs WIN™, Click Here Now to register!

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Especially for Moms – Happy Mother’s Day

CEOMamma — Sat, 07 May 2011 14:00:17 +0000

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day and I wanted to take a moment today, to acknowledge and recognize all TheCEOMamma’s who are truly MOMs. With that being said, I’m honoring those of you who may not be natural moms, but are the driving force in the lives of others.

Maybe you are a Grandma who stepped to the plate to raise the children of your own child…we honor you!

Perhaps your an Auntie who opened your home to tend to your young niece or nephew…we honor you!

If you stand in the gap as God Mother and are nurturing the child of a best friend…we honor you!

Being a mom is more than giving birth – it is sacrifice, to always put the needs of any child, before your own. Waking up in the middle of the night to comfort through sickness or to bandage a cut on a knee.

You are a Mom if you have chosen to play a significant role in the life of a child and encourage them to be ALL they can be! You lead by example, exemplify excellence and demonstrate the importance of integrity in one’s own life.

As a MOM ENTREPRENEUR, the daily activities you display in your business are observed by your children. They value you for being bold and courageous to start a business. They appreciate the time you give to them and are thankful for all you do.

YOU are a strong woman, filled with passion, determination and a drive to succeed. YOU are the true definition of TheCEOMamma and today, we celebrate YOU!

To show my appreciation for you being committed to your success and in celebration of Mother’s Day, I have a gift for you!

For this weekend only, I’m giving away my eBook: 10 Steps to Building a Profitable Business Online at a Special, 30% Mother’s Day discount when you use discount: 4MOMS

Happy Mother’s Day!

CEOMamma

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2011 Success Driven Women in Business – LaTersa Blakely

CEOMamma — Sun, 01 May 2011 13:00:52 +0000

Full Name: LaTersa Blakely

Company: Baby Diaper Cakes and Beyond by LaTersa

Position: Creative Designer / Owner

Website: www.diapercakesbylatersa.com

Year Founded: 2010

Tell us about yourself and your business: I am a proud wife and mother of two beautiful children. I have always had a passion for crafts, making gift baskets, and putting smiles on other people faces. As a little girl, I use to make baby doll clothes with my late grandma and design quilts. As years went by, I found myself always wanting to make a wedding gift, birthday gift, and anything to make someone smile. My business offers baby shower diaper cakes, baby shower favors, bridal shower towel cakes, and gift baskets. I also offer consultation for women who are planning a memorable baby shower. My ultimate goal is to deliver the best diaper cakes and other baby shower gifts on the market.

What inspired you to start a business? My passion for designing gift baskets, and my desire to be home with my children was one of my biggest inspirations. Also, with the expenses of childcare, I really had to step out on faith and leave the corporate world and do what I truly love to do.

Share one business goal: One of my goals is to publish my first e-book and to deliver the best information about the latest news in the baby industry to my customers and potential customers.

What would you say contributes to your success? My faith and my family play an important part of my success. My husband is my biggest fan and he always encourages me when I’m down and out. Also, just being able to watch my children grow up and be able to be involved in their school activities is my greatest joy!!!!

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur? I would say to always follow your heart. Listen to that inner voice and peace that you have when you are doing what you love to do. Don’t listen to the Nay Sayers with all that negativity; let it go in one ear and out the other. Don’t be afraid to believe in your dreams and that they will come to past. “All things are possible when you have God as your partner and when you believe.”

Anything else you want to mention about your business? I would love for you to stop by my website and browse through all of my creative and unique designs. I look forward to networking with you.

Blog: http://www.diapercakesbylatersa.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/latersababycake

Face book: http://www.facebook.com/diapercakesbylatersa

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

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2011 Success Driven Women in Business – Jagi Egnell

CEOMamma — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 13:00:44 +0000

Name: Jagi Egnell

Company: Innervisions Hypnotherapy Clinic

Position: Hypnotherapist

Website: www.hypnosisabbotsford.com

Year Founded: 2009

Tell us about yourself and your business: I have 4 children ranging between the ages of 19-7 years. In October 2009 I became a certified clinical hypnotherapist and opened my clinic in the same month. Previous to this I was an employment counsellor for people with mental/physical/emotional disabilities. I really enjoy working with people of all ages and to see the amazing change take place in their life is just amazing. My articles have been published in Ezine Articles as well as SelfGrowth.com.

What inspired you to start a business? As an employment counsellor I was seeing change in clients, but it was taking so long for it to happen, as I was seeing clients week after week for many months before any change was noticeable. I wanted to do something which could create change faster and hypnotherapy is gentle yet creates change within the first session and by the third session clients become a totally transformed person.

Share one business goal: My goal is to be able to help lift people up to newer vibrations and experience the joy I experience when I help them transform.

What would you say contributes to your success? What contributes to my success is the support I get from my family for venturing into an unknown yet stigmatized field of work.

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur? Never give up, because when you do that’s when the magic stops happening in your life.

Anything else you want to mention about your business? My business is challenging yet very rewarding.

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2011 Success Driven Women in Business – ShaChena Gibbs

CEOMamma — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:00:48 +0000

Name: ShaChena Gibbs

Company: Real Sisters Rising, LLC

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Website: www.realsistersrising.com

Year Founded: 2003

Tell us about yourself and your business: Real Sisters Rising is a membership based organization that’s built from membership participation. Our Purpose as a group of women young and old, we will be working together to provide resources, education, networking opportunities along with advocacy and promoting self-awareness within our communities. We believe when women improve the quality of their lives, through personal and professional development they also improve the lives of their families, their community and the world in which we all live. We assist the members with personal and professional growth through various forms of education. Some of our activities consist of live events, conference calls, coaching, and virtual events.

What inspired you to start a business? I had a passion to help women with starting a business. This passion came from the struggles I had to face when I first got started. And I also want to build an empire to leave to my children and their children. Building generational wealth is key these days.

Share one business goal: This year one of my goals is to assist as many women as possible to earn a six figure income via entrepreneurship.

What would you say contributes to your success? My passion for being a servant helps to contribute to my success. When I fall, I am able to get up and start it all again because I am self motivated and driven by my passion to serve.

What advice would you give an aspiring entrepreneur? Just be consistence and do what you love to do. Starting a business just because, won’t cut it. You have to believe in you and you will Rise!

Anything else you want to mention about your business? Real Sisters Rising is a National Networking Org. for Women Entrepreneurs. We started in 2003 as a Yahoo Group and grown to be a national organization. Our motto is “Helping women find the Diamond in their Destiny”. This motto was thought of because like I said previously I want to leave an empire to my children. My 2 daughter’s names are Destiny and Diamond. We are celebrating our 8 year anniversary in NYC this coming May. Visit our website for your ticket www.realsistersrising.com. You can also find us on Facebook www.thequeenpreneur.info

Twitter http://www.twitter.com/shagibbs

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7 Traits of an Extraordinary Leader

CEOMamma — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:00:33 +0000

By: Shiketa Morgan

In the article titled, Character Traits of Extraordinary Leaders, Chris Widener wrote: “When people make a decision to follow your leadership, they do primarily because of one or two things: your character or your skills.” I totally agree with Chris, because, I find that when my employees are willing to carry out my vision when they respect my character and skills. Moreover, they are more willing to follow my Leadership!

Chris described seven extraordinary character traits of an extraordinary leader and they are as follows:

Integrity
Optimistic
Embraces Change
Risk Taker,
Tenacious,
Catalytic
Dedicated

I hope thay you have been insired to evaluate and reflect your your leadership traits. Your Character traits and Leadership style is a vital part of your success as a CEO Mamma!

For more information on these extraordinary character traits of Leaders, check out Chris’s article.

About the Author: Shiketa Morgan

Shiketa Morgan is married with 2 teeneacgers and the Owner of Learning Days, LLC with 5 employees. Her education includes; an Associate’s Degree in Business Arts with over 30 plus semester hours in Early Childhood Education and Youth Development. Shiketa is also a Business Child Care Consultant , Freelance Writer and a blogger. Other posts by Shiketa Morgan

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