Featured Member
Kathleen Carrara
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At various times throughout her life Kathleen Carrara has been a fashion designer/buyer, a computer software trainer,
an entrepreneur, a full-time mom and a marathon runner. What's it given her? An eye for marketing and design, the ability
to talk to a wide variety of people, a head for business, patience and iron-willed determination. Kathleen Carrara had
given up an entrepreneurial career to spend more time with her kids. As 2005 rolled around, Kathleen's children were now
9 and 11 and Kathleen was looking for a career venture that had real earning potential, would allow her to put her hard-earned
skills to use, could be something she felt passionate about, something that had a well-designed product that she believed
in, and, as with all women juggling career and family, something that gave her the flexibility needed to have a balanced life. A
friend introduced her to the Arbonne product line. Arbonne International is a Swiss-based company that has developed a botanically-based
skin care line, aromatherapy-related products and cosmetics. Using the latest scientific research, Arbonne integrates top-grade
ingredients that are hypoallergenic, not tested on animals, and formulated without dyes, chemicals, or animal products. The
result? Pure skin care, color, nutrition and aromatherapy products, of unparalleled quality. While the natural botanical
aspect of the skin-care cleansers, tonics and hydrating lotions appealed to her health-conscious side, Kathleen says with
a laugh, "Sure the Arbonne products felt good, but more importantly, they made me look great!" With the verdict of "Love
it!" in, Kathleen had fulfilled one of her criteria for a possible business venture - a product she could feel passionate
about. As a person who takes part in 26.2 mile marathons, she knew she would have to approach this in the same way: she would
have to train for her business with commitment, determination, and a can-do attitude. "When you set out to do something,
you've got to know it's going to work out. I can't invest all that time and have it not work out! You've got to do your due
diligence." With her objectives in mind, she researched network marketing, she examined trends in the health and wellness
industry, and it soon became clear to her that this was the real deal. A natural product that was a natural fit for everything
Kathleen wanted - earning potential, the marketing advantage of sleek looking packaging, flex-time and a product to believe
in. And in May 2005, Kathleen launched her business. Read more about Kathleen right here!
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Next WENS Event |
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Cash Flow 101
Location:
TBA
Learn
how to invest in real estate and stock markets
October 23rd 2005
3:00pm - 5:00pm
RSVP Right Now!
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| West Island Chapter Breakfast |
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McDougalls
1375 Trans Canada Hwy RM 100
Topic:
Learn be an Optimist October 12th /05
7:00am-9:15am
Sign Up Right Here!
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| Round Table Discussion |
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Topic:
Blogs and Newsletter Marketing Strategies 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Sign Up Here
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Women
in Business, Embracing Life
Newsletter
# 42
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October
3rd 2005
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Dear Sherry,
IMPORTANT
ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the exciting growth of our network, I am
please to announce that as of October 31st 2005 a
WENS Chapter Membership is required to participate
in any WENS chapter events. Guests may attend up
to three events before deciding to invest in our
quickly growing network.
Please Note:
Virtual memberships are 100% web based and is not
considered a Chapter Membership. Click
here for information regarding memberships!
Our next Round Table Discussion is
scheduled for October 7th 2005 to be held in the
West Island at 12:30pm. We are currently looking for
an expert in the field of blogging and newsletter
writing to moderate this meeting in a small group
of 6-
8 people maximum. Please contact
Sherry if you would like to volunteer! This event is
for WENS members only. Sign
Up Now!
Our next Cash Flow 101 Event is
October 23rd between 3:00pm and 5:00pm.
We only have enough room for 7 people so Sign
Up Now!
Get $100 Free Today!
WENS would like
to
support its members by giving you $100 to spend in
their businesses! Click
here to find out more!
Welcome New Members
Julia Esteves Gartshore Montreal Chapter
Beverly Baer Montreal Chapter
Cheryl Appe Corporate Chapter
Elizabeth Mia Patrice Montreal Chapter
Valerie Cardenal Montreal Chapter
Sherry
Thacker
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The
WENSday Women in Business Radio Show
Airs
October 5th from 8pm - 10pm
Lets Talk Business!
Who knew talk radio could be so exciting? The
WENSday Women in Business Show offers compelling
listening for any professional, entrepreneur or
executive. You'll get the straight scoop on
networking, business strategies, finance, e-marketing
and so much more!
Our Guests This Week!
Lisa Johnson - Speaker, Author: Don't
Think Pink
Caren Weinstein & Beverlee Solby -
Branding & Marketing Experts
Lisa
McKenzie - Deserving Divas
Find out more and listen to last week's show right here!
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WENS
Testimonial
By
Karnjit (Kar-n'jeet) Lehal
I am most definitely not a morning person, preferring
to start my days after 9:00. Once a month, however,
when the WENS breakfast rolls around, I am there
bright-eyed and bushy-tailedeager to be included
and involved.
The incredible talent and energy WENS women have
is amazingand it rubs off. You wont believe the
warm and empowering spirit unless you experience it
yourself, which I encourage all of you who havent to
do. I was so moved at my first breakfast that I
became a WENS members right there and then.
So many women are turning to entrepreneurship for a
career choiceno a life choice. It is a way for
women to balance the demands of being a woman
with a way to fulfill themselves, follow their bliss, and
make a living. WENS helps support and promote this
spirit in women, providing them a safe environment
and enabling a womans natural ability to respond to
people openly and honestly.
At WENS you can expect to meet fascinating women,
hear their stories, and make business connections.
Everyone is so positive and encouraging. They
sincerely want to help you make contacts; they
want to use or promote your services or products. At
the breakfast each month the presentations are
thoughtful and informative, the opportunity to meet
and greet invaluable. After each meeting I leave on a
highenergized, inspired, and motivated.
And when one thinks WENS, one thinks of Sherry
Thacker and of all her hard work. I thank you Sherry
for all your efforts and congratulate you on all your
successes. My best wishes for them to continue to
pile up.
Karnjit
Karnjit (Kar-n'jeet) Lehal
Simply4 Communication + Design
Marketing/Chief Go-Getter
[T] 514.420.0957
www.Simply4.ca
Karnjit@Simply4.ca
More testimonials right here!
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Coping
with your Stresses and Anxieties in the Business World
By
Stan Popovich
Everybody deals with anxieties and stresses in the
business world, however sometimes our anxieties can
get the best of us. As a result, here is a list of
techniques that a person can use to help manage
their daily stresses and anxieties at
their job and/or in the business world.
Sometimes, we get stressed when everything
happens all at once. When this happens, a person
should take a deep breathe and try to find something
to do for a few minutes to get their mind off of the
problem. A person could take a walk, listen to some
music, read the newspaper or do an activity that will
give them a fresh perspective on things.
Read Full Story Here!
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WENS
Networking Tip of the Week!
Write
it Down!
Take the time to write notes about the person you
have just met so that you know how to follow up
with your potential client in the future. If you
promise to do them a favor, call them, email them or
link them up with someone you know WRITE IT
DOWN and more importantly DO IT! Building your
reputation in these networking circles is crucial to
your credibility. If you dont think people talk about
you when you are not around, go back to high school
to take a refresher course. The gossip may not be as
bad, but people will make comments Its up to you
to make sure they are good ones!
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WENS
Workshop
IF
MARKETING IS EVERYTHING - is everything marketing?
Small
and start-up businesses don't usually have the
resources to launch huge advertising blitzes or
promotions. In fact, you have probably tried many
different communication vehicles but never really
received the results you were anticipating. You are
not alone! It is becoming increasingly hard to attract
the attention of your potential clients because of all
the marketing noise buzzing through your clients
head everyday.
When you understand what a good marketing
concept is, you can develop a targeted strategy for
marketing your business. Learn how to use the right
marketing tools that are guaranteed to grow your
business! Anticipate covering the Four P's Of
Marketing: Product, Price, Promotion and Position.
Well show you an overview of the processes and
tools associated with each one. We'll expand on
these topics and so much more!
Guest Speaker: Caren Weinstein & Beverlee
Solby
Location: 1550 de Maisonneuve West Rm
403-03
Date: October 17th 2005
Time: 6pm 9pm
Member Rate: $25.00 plus tax
Non Member Rate: $35.00 plus tax
RSVP Right Here
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West
Island WENSday Breakfast
Lucy
MacDonald
We
go beyond the business card to help get you new
clients, get you referrals and get you inspired! Our
breakfasts are fun, interactive and empowering.
Come and enjoy a delicious morning meal amongst
friends!
Successful, happy entrepreneurs know that a
positive mental attitude is the foundation to success.
The positive entrepreneur is focused, confident, and
determined required skills for success in running
your own business. The good news is that anyone
can learn to become an optimist! A self-proclaimed
pessimist, Lucy describes how she went from being a
pessimist to an optimist and is living proof that one
can learn to be an optimist.
Location: McDougall's Restaurant
1375 Trans Canada Hwy - Suite 100, Dorval,QC
When: Wednesday, October 12th @ 7:00am
Phone: 450-455-7825
RSVP Right Here
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WENS
Sponsor
Brooks
Pepperfire Foods
Brooks Pepperfire Foods is a Canadian manufacturer
of Extreme heat Global Fusion cooking and grilling
sauces.
If you are a chilihead with a penchant for great
flavour, then you've come to the right place. Prepare
yourself for a journey into a world heretofore
unknown but much sought after. A world of sauces
that combine the desires of every chilihead: heat and
flavour!
Find out more right here!
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