Giving female entrepreneurs a VOICE to help build thriving businesses

The Self-employed Women's Teleforum is a monthly call hosted by Rebecca McClain. This business roundtable is held the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm ET. This is an opportunity for women business owners to get support and build professional relationships as we connect with women from around the nation.

This call provides a safe place for women to talk about their challenges, successes and brainstorm solutions. Whether you're the owner of a business start-up or seasoned entrepreneur, our featured experts provide resources and insightful information that will help take your business to the next level. You will leave the call feeling supported and inspired to do more and think bigger than ever before.

2009 Itinerary - Featured Experts
First Tuesdays at 7pm ET
Call-in information will be sent upon registration
This is a FREE Teleforum

 

May 5, 2009
Sharron Ragan - Atlanta, GA
President of Atlanta Chapter of NAWBO (Nat'l Assoc. of Women Business Owners)
Entrepreneur, Artist & Author
BlueFrogGallery & ArtStudio / BlueFrogBranding
www.bluefroggallery.com
Topic: The Top Ten Branding Secrets To Grow Your Business Successfully. Learn Why Branding Your Business is Critical No Matter How Long You've Been in Business.

Sharron spent two decades in the creative and advertising industry working for marketing giants - Anheuser Busch, McDonalds, Wendy's ("Where's the beef") and Coca-Cola. Today, as an entrepreneur in the area of creative development and brand strategies she owns Blue Frog Gallery, Inc. providing a simple Brand Development Process for Small Companies and Facilitates Creative Expressive Art Programs for business and individuals.  The Art Program called "Spontaneous Expressive Painting" stimulates creativity and breakthrough thinking.  Clients claim that many great business ideas have been born after a day of this unique process.

June 2, 2009
Lanelle Henderson - Alpharetta, GA
Founder of Women on the Move
Owner of Promo Girl
Topic: Tips on Effective Public Relations and Marketing
www.mypromogirl.com

Lanelle has over 20 years of hospitality, sales and marketing experience. Educating customers about the effective use of promotional products and adding it to the marketing mix is her number one focus. PromoGirl has a variety of marketing services designed to help our customers grow their business.

Services:
Market Strategy/Planning
Promotional Marketing Strategy
Promotional Products
Marketing Seminars
Public Relations
Email Marketing Consulting

July 7, 2009
Marsha Haygood - Yonkers, NY
Founder of StepWise Associates
Topic: "Making it Happen vs. Letting it Happen"
www.stepwiseassociates.com


Marsha has the distinction of being selected from a nationwide search to be featured in the 1^st Edition of Speaking of Success, a highly successful book series from Insight Publishing.  The book features best-selling authors Stephen R. Covey (Seven Habits of Highly Effective People), Ken Blanchard (One Minute Manager) and Jack Canfield (Co-Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul).  Marsha Haygood, Blanchard, Covey and Canfield are joined by other well known authors and speakers, each offering time-tested strategies for success in frank and intimate interviews.

Marsha has been featured in a number of other publications for her contributions to corporate America and is currently collaborating on her second book which will offer wisdom and career guidance for women. “The Little Black Book for the Female Player: Laws of Leadership Success for Black Women” is scheduled for release by Random House in the spring of 2010.

August 4, 2009
Allison Carter - Marietta, GA
Certified Professional Organizer®
Owner of The Professional Organizer
http://www.theprofessionalorganizer.com
Organizer • Mentor • Speaker • Author
Topic: Getting organized in our daily life and business activities.


"Our philosophy is that you can reduce all kinds of stress in your life if you begin with an organized space and systems that work. When you clear the clutter from your life you can focus on what is truly important to you. The Professional Organizer service has a commitment to quality, reliability, and integrity." Allison will provide answers to your questions about organizing.  So, if you're ready to live an organized life, join us as and get expert tips from Allison.

September 1, 2009
Mary Jane Caldwell - Dunwoody, GA
President & CEO
Lady Jane Custom Footwear
Topic: Communicating Effectively to Avoid Legal Conflict
www.ladyjaneshoes.com


Typical fashion shoes with thin soles, very high heels, and narrow toes, can cause numerous orthopedic problems, resulting in pain and injury to the toes, ankles, knees, calves, and back.  Too-narrow toe boxes and too-high heels force the foot into unnatural positions and increase pressure on the forefoot. The result leads to pain, nerve damage, bunions, hammer toes, and other foot deformities.

At Lady Jane, our designers combine elements of classic style with adjustable features and high-tech materials to bring you shoes that significantly reduce pain and risk, yet sacrifice none of the glamour of wearing gorgeous high heels!

October 6, 2009
Tarona Lee – Totowa, NJ
President & CEO of TLL Human Resource Consulting, Inc.
Social Entrepreneur, Speaker, Recruiter & Trainer
www.TLLHRConsulting.com

Topic: The Importance of Creating Personal and Professional Alliances.  Learn why alliances are important and the best way to leverage them to ensure success.

TLL Human Resource Consulting, Inc., is a provider of corporate recruiting, executive coaching, and training services.  Tarona started the company in 2001 and currently oversees all leadership and workforce initiatives.  As a social entrepreneur she is leveraging her company’s reputation and resources to partner with Faith-based organizations to offer services designed to provide the community with immediate benefits. These services include Job Readiness Training (for those currently unemployed due to the current state of our economy) and a Youth program (designed to encourage young people to dream big careers).

November 3, 2009
Rebecca Garcia - San Diego, CA
Founder of Coaching By Rebecca
Topic: "How Is Your Networking Working?"
www.coachingbyrebecca.com


Rebecca provides a variety of coaching services to cover every aspect of life and business. Even though coaching begins with a specific agenda or goal that becomes the focus, Rebecca believes that it is important to care for the whole person which includes touching on all aspects of life including business, relationships, personal life, spirituality and financial to provide balance and stability. 

December 1, 2009
Rebecca McClain - Stockbridge, GA
Host of the Self-Employed Women's Teleforum
Founder of Life Treasures, LLC
Author, Speaker, Life & Business Coach
www.rebecca-mcclain.com
Topic: Rebecca will close out the year by facilitating an open roundtable forum

Life Treasures LLC is a personal enrichment and business development company. As an entrepreneur, author, speaker and life coach, Rebecca is recognized as an expert in personal and professional success. She inspires people all across the nation and internationally. As host of the Self-employed Women's Teleforum, she is passionate about helping women thrive in business.