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2 02, 2008

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 [...]

It’s almost a new year! Put the Real You in your business in 2008!

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T13:35:56+00:00December 27, 2007|book, inspiration, new year, new you, Real You Incorporated, realisms|Comments Off on It’s almost a new year! Put the Real You in your business in 2008!

There are many firsts in life: the first day of school, the first day on the job and the first of the year, as in January 1—or New Year’s Day. All of these firsts represent a chance to make a change in your life. Sort of a line in the sand kind of thing. Once, crossed, you can never go back. (Since I love beaches, I always try to work in the sand analogy, fyi.) Anyway, back to the opportunity of a New Year. Make 2008 exactly the way you imagined it for yourself and your business – or the one you’re about to begin even while toiling away for someone else. Because when it comes to running a business, turning over the calendar to a new year often means taking a closer look at what’s working and what’s not. Depending on your situation, it [...]

It’s almost 2008

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T13:42:15+00:00December 21, 2007|2008, inspiration, Real You Incorporated, realisms|Comments Off on It’s almost 2008

It's important to make time for yourself, because your future starts now. As you are eagerly awaiting the launch of Real You Incorporated available for pre-order online now and in stores February 15th, consider grabbing a favorite book from your past and just relax. One of my personal book treasures is Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. What's yours? Pick it up, relax your mind and get inspired. Inspiration is key to the best New Year ever. Visit my Web site for more Realisms.