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10 02, 2009

Now is not the time to hide!

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T02:09:02+00:00February 10, 2009|authentic, connecting, don't hide, personal branding|Comments Off on Now is not the time to hide!

Ok, so it's winter. And the economy is well, bleaker than the next storm headed our way. Your first instinct these days may be to just give up. Whether it's your dream of starting a business, or changing the course of your career, it can be a daunting time. And it's especially so if you allow negative self-talk to stand in your way. BUT, if you don't have faith in your personal brand, how can anyone else? Seriously. So now is not the time to hide - it's time to shine. If you're out there in the world, in your power, there is no stopping you. Especially now. People are drawn to authentic, unique, visible and passionate people. It's the 101 of marketing and personal branding. Read about Karin Crawford and how she builds her flower business through the power of connecting. As Karin says, [...]

The spark, the work and yes, the reward

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T13:35:17+00:00February 2, 2008|authentic, entrepreneurs, inspiration, real, Real You Incorporated, spark|Comments Off on The spark, the work and yes, the reward

Successful entrepreneurs. They're inspiring. Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs is about to launch, and one of the most exciting parts of the book is my ability to introduce you to just some of the amazing entrepreneurs I've been priveledged to meet, interview, laugh with, and share with over the course of my last two decades in business. Earlier in my career, while working for different advertising agencies, I could spot the entrepreneurial clients the moment the meeting began. It's a special spark, a flame of creativity. A passion. As a marketing executive for several large service companies, I had the privelege of packaging that spark into break-through brands. And at the helm of my own writing business, each time I interview an entrepreneur I smile. It's fun and inspiring. That's why I've featured 24 real stories in the book, with more being [...]

New year, new you? Or new year, REAL you?

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T13:35:49+00:00January 4, 2008|authentic, change, genuine, kick-start, Real new year|Comments Off on New year, new you? Or new year, REAL you?

While all the self-help gurus on the morning television shows and such are touting new year resolutions and fixes, will that make a new you, really? Get organized! Get working out! Get on a diet. Get a new wardrobe. A haircut. Get out of debt. All of these are great resolutions, but as most folks will tell you, change happens when your heart is happy. When a choice is genuine. When a choice or New Year's Resolution fits the Real You. So don't panic, don't despair, don't feel guilty when you read or watch something about a new you. You're looking for the Real You to put in your life and business. Visit http://RealYouIncorporated.com for more, or better yet, pre-order the book today for a great kick-start for your new, real year.