Own Your Own Power

I'm excited to be joining marketing coach and author Simone Kelly-Brown, along with her co-host, Nikki Clifton Sunday evening, May 6, on their weekly radio program, "Own Your Own Power." The show airs from 7-8pm on News Talk 1080AM WTPS here in Miami, FL.

Each Sunday night, Simone and Nikki reveal the secrets of highly successful "masters" in a fun and down to earth manner, offering insightful and straightforward business advice, as well as relevant business building topics that can also be found in Simone’s book "Jack of All Trades, Master of None?"

I met Simone last month when I was the guest speaker at the eWomen Network Luncheon. Simone is a fun, dynamic and very successful young woman. Her company GTHI provides innovative marketing, empowering events, and business resources for entrepreneurs. Stop by her website www.gotstohaveit.com where you may also register for her awesome e-newsletter.

Simone not only finds time to run a business and host a radio show, but also gives back to our community through her Give 'N Take Network http://www.giventakenetwork.org/.

Set your radio dial to 1080AM this Sunday at 7 to catch the program. I'd love to hear your comments on the show!

Who's Who Among Florida WBEs

I'm thrilled to be included in the recent publication, Who's Who Among Florida WBEs, a listing of over 100 members of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The book profiles 125 woman owned businesses and is dedicated to "all business women who have set goals and achieved success despite obstacles and set backs."

Smooth Sailing received WBENC certification in 2005. WBENC, founded in 1997, is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for women's business enterprises. It provides a national standard of certification and maintains an Internet database with information on more than 700 certified women's businesses for use by purchasing managers nationwide (www.wbenc.org). WBENC is the nation's leading advocate for women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations.

No Failure Zone

What would you attempt to do if you knew you wouldn't fail? This powerful question was posed to me a few months ago and really got me thinking. What would I set out to do if I knew that I was in a safe place, a "no failure zone," where everything I do is leading me to success, where every step I take is part of the journey.

In this "no failure zone," no matter how hard I try to mess things up or to criticize myself for what I "coulda, shoulda, woulda" done, success is all there is.

How about you? What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?

Would you ask for the promotion or raise you know you deserve?
Would you run for office? Get a degree?
Learn a new language?
Learn to skydive, bellydance, paint or sail?
Would you get organized once and for all?
Would you make your own health and well-being a priority?

What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail?


I'd love to hear from you.

Health Foundation of South Florida Grantee Awards

I'm thrilled to have been asked to speak at the annual Grantee Awards luncheon hosted by the Health Foundation of South Florida (HFSF). Steve Marcus, Shari Gantman and the team at HFSF do an incredible job running a top-notch organization supporting charitable, scientific and educational purposes to advance the health and well being of the people of Miami-Dade, Monroe and Broward Counties.

On Monday, April 23, HFSF will honor 22 nonprofit health organziations in South Florida that are the recipients of $2.8 million dollars in grants ranging from $25,000 to $310,000.

Organizations recently receiving funding include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, $25,000 to develop a healthy lifestyle promotion program; CHARLEE of Dade County, $70,000 to improve health care services management; Community Partnership for Homeless, $288,000 to support the operation of a mobile dental clinic and Creative Children Therapy, $43,000, to improve communications skills of disabled children.

In addition, the Public Health Trust/Jackson Health System, $ 232,000 to improve nursing care; South Florida Jail Ministries, $198,655 to enhance information technology system and the Theodore R. Gibson Memorial Fund, $25,000 to advocate for the health of at-risk seniors.

“Supporting the essential efforts of nonprofits working to improve the health of underserved individuals and families in South Florida is at the core our mission” said Health Foundation Chairman Sheldon D. Dagen, CPA. He added, “We are proud to partner with grantees in addressing community needs and ensuring that residents have opportunities for better health.”

As you can see, HFSF supports amazing efforts that contribute to helping many people improve their quality of life, make healthier choices and create a better world for all of us. Congratulations to all the Grantees! For a full listing of Grantees, visit the HFSF website at http://www.hfsf.org/.

The Motivated Monkey

I'm very excited to have been published in a fantastic new eco-project called The Motivated Monkey which is an uplifting collection of motivational tips, techniques and advice on how to get more motivation, achieve more and overcome procrastination. Best of all, 25% of all profits go to Save the Children.

I've contributed an article called,"Setting Sail to Your Destination," where I write about stepping into the unknown to try something new.

Other authors in the book are Jack Canfield, Steve Chandler, Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy and my coach, Rachelle Disbennett-Lee.

As a personal recommendation from me you can claim a 10% discount on the price of the book; just follow the link below for your discount.

http://www.thelargemonkey.com/tmmvipdisc.htm

Smooth Sailing is named to "Top 100" Minority Businesses in South Florida

Smooth Sailing Business & Life Coaching has been named a "Top 100" Minority Business in South Florida by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

Smooth Sailing, along with other "Top 100" finalists, was honored on March 29, 2007 at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce "Top 100 Minority Business" Awards Luncheon.

The Chamber recognized area businesses owned by women and minorities that exhibit excellence in innovation, diversity, growth and citizenship. The awards program is designed to be inclusive of Miami's growing and diverse population and collectively celebrate all federally-defined minority businesses.

Find out more about Smooth Sailing Business & Life Coaching by clicking on this link www.smoothsailingsucccess.com.


About Smooth Sailing
Smooth Sailing Business & Life Coaching is a Miami-based company dedicated to helping busy professionals achieve excellence and maximize their potential in today's fast-paced economic environment.

Through individual and group coaching programs, seminars and workshops, the Smooth Sailing team leads busy professionals to become more profitable and productive by capitalizing on their strengths, simplifying the busy-ness of their lives, and taking focused action to create powerful change.