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12 07, 2011

Real You: Chronicles of the travelling Wedding Plant

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:09:15+00:00July 12, 2011|book tour, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Real You: Chronicles of the travelling Wedding Plant

An added benefit of my recent almost two-week long Here, Home, Hope Book Tour was a stop back "home", in Columbus, Ohio. During a book signing at Loot, a great shop in happening Short North retail and cultural district, I was reunited with my Wedding Plant. One of my best friends, Kathy, had been watching over my precious spider plant for the two years since we'd moved to California. As she wiped a tear and handed over the 22-year-old spider plant, which was flourishing under her care, she said, "It's the last piece of you I have here. I'm really attached to her." (Kathy is on the right with my other friend Molly.) It's easy to grow attached the The Wedding Plant, as countless folks have during the book tour. Here is its story: The wedding plant originated as a tiny spider plant that was part [...]

4 06, 2011

Real You: Book Parties!

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:06:02+00:00June 4, 2011|Debba Haupert, girlfriendology, girlfriends, Here Home Hope, Kaira Rouda|Comments Off on Real You: Book Parties!

Don't you just love a party? I do. And I have had a blast this past month at launch parties for HERE, HOME, HOPE at friends' homes and at amazing small businesses across the country. If you're interested in hosting a party - and having me there - please let me know! We have a Book Party Kit and more to help make your event a fun, memorable summer soiree! Please contact me - kaira AT kairarouda.com for more information or send me a message on Facebook or Twitter. Coming up this month are stops in Dallas (June 8 and 9), Los Angeles (June 10-13), Scottsdale (June 14 and 15) - followed closely by Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Louisville, Nashville, Jacksonville, Orlando, and then a huge swing through the Northeast: Portland, Boston, Cape Cod, Nantucket and more. I would love to join you, your friends, your book [...]

21 04, 2011

Real You: The 5 components of reinvention

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:10:16+00:00April 21, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Real You: The 5 components of reinvention

Both of my books have been about the process of reinvention. In REAL YOU INCORPORATED, I walk women entrepreneurs through and 8-step process to put their passions into action and redefine their personal brands to create a unique business brand. Meanwhile, in HERE, HOME, HOPE, Kelly Johnson - the protagonist - is restless, not unhappy but not in touch with her passions. She devises a midlife makeover plan with the help of a Things to Change list. Which leads me to the five common components of reinvention - whether you're changing your life, or just a piece of it. You need: 1. Resilience. Stick to it. Go for it. Overcome the hurdles. 2. Flexibility. Go with the flow. Open up to change. Do one thing everyday that scares you. 3. Creativity. Find your passions. Ignite them. Creativity is intelligence having fun. 4. Put [...]

18 04, 2011

Here, Home, Hope ForeWord Review!

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:10:23+00:00April 18, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Here, Home, Hope ForeWord Review!

I have to say, of all the anxiety inducing steps of the publishing process, one of the most stressful is waiting for reviews - whether it's from "anonymous" or a literary review. So it took me awhile to get the courage to read the review of HERE, HOME, HOPE from ForeWord - but when I did I was dancing! Click on the link for the full review, but here is my favorite part: "Inspirational and engaging, Rouda will touch readers who can relate to the frustration of being sidelined on the field of life, never allowed to play and always needed behind the bleachers, until finally experiencing the joy of participation." Yes! Live, don't wait until tomorrow. (Also part of the review!)

13 04, 2011

Real You: HERE, HOME, HOPE is in stock! Yikes!

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:10:47+00:00April 13, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Real You: HERE, HOME, HOPE is in stock! Yikes!

Just discovered that both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble have HERE, HOME, HOPE in stock, as of today. I'm a bit surprised, only because I thought - in my naive writerly way - that the publication date of May 1st was when the stock would appear. Au contraire, corrrected the distribution manager at my publisher. Only the biggest of books have an exact delivery date - otherwise it varies. And if you're a little guy like me, I think you're supposed to be happy it's there! So I am! Yay!! It's there. Check it out, please!

10 04, 2011

HERE, HOME, HOPE Giveaway on Goodreads starts today!

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:10:55+00:00April 10, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HERE, HOME, HOPE Giveaway on Goodreads starts today!

Goodreads Book Giveaway Here, Home, Hope by Kaira Rouda Giveaway ends April 30, 2011. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win

2 02, 2011

Real You: To thoughts, dreams and contests

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:15:14+00:00February 2, 2011|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Real You: To thoughts, dreams and contests

Here's a thought. It's February. Sure, it's cold, blustery and snowy in much of the country and the economic news still isn't great, but the thought is this: Things will get better and you aren't alone. As you know, many people in many different industries are facing career challenges. Some days it's hard to be resilient, but you must. Why? Because you're getting stronger. Better. There is no exact answer as to how that will happen, not for your industry and not for you as an individual. But it will. If you believe it. Have you been taking time to invest in you and your dreams? Are you ready when the market improves and opportunities arise? Do you have a clear vision of your future? Have you solidified and embraced your passions, surrounded yourself with the right people and are you following your instincts? Knowing what you want [...]

15 01, 2011

Real You: New look, new website, same me

By Kaira Rouda|2023-02-07T00:15:29+00:00January 15, 2011|Hope|Comments Off on Real You: New look, new website, same me

It's sort of like when you get your haircut - a big cut. It's still you under there, but it's you, well, different. That's the new KairaRouda.com! I've been working with amazing, talented people to bring together the best of what my sites have to offer, while also highlighting another path my career is taking. (And no worries - I'm still all about women entrepreneurs and you'll find all of the Real You Incorporated content at RealYouIncorporated.com.) Did I tell you I have a debut novel coming out in May! Ok, maybe you've heard that from me just a couple of times recently, but it's all so exciting and new for me. And it's so fun to share with you. To that end, one of the best parts - I think - of my new site is the chance to read the first chapter of Here, Home, [...]