NAPW Newsletter - January 2010


	Featured Women
	NAPW Featured Story
	Coming Soon to NAPW
	Welcome New Members
	Featured Bulletin Board Posts
	Featured NAPW Perks
	NAPW In The Studio
	Valuable Money Tips
	Podcasts

Liz Ficalora
CEO
Ficalora Music Productions

Annette Martin
Owner
Closure 4 U Investigations


	Introducing the Annual NAPW Rising Stars Education Scholarship! We are proud to announce the inception of the NAPW Rising Stars Education Scholarship Program, established to help foster the career goals of the future generation of professional women. Each year, five college-aged, aspiring professional women will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to use toward their college tuition. Successful candidates will not only possess strong academic records, but will also be well-rounded individuals, as exhibited by their school and community activities and work-related experience. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year can be submitted as early as January 15, 2010 and no later than March 15, 2010. For applications and all information about the NAPW Rising Stars Education Scholarship Program please visit http://risingstars.napw.com


	Keep an eye out for “The National Association of Professional Women's 2010 Outlook for Smaller Businesses” Survey. NAPW members represent a critical section of the U.S. economy... Your voice matters!* As an NAPW member, your voice counts as a representative of millions of women nationwide who own, manage or play other important other roles in smaller businesses in the U.S. This is a critical section of our economy; traditionally, smaller businesses across the country serve as an engine for the growth of jobs. NAPW is hosting a survey so that your authentic voice can be heard about critical questions facing both your business and our economy. We encourage you to take a moment to fill out the brief survey we will be sending to your email in a few days. Your name and business will remain anonymous. NAPW will report the results back to the membership and will publicize the results nationally - - in doing so, we will be serving as an advocate for the role and importance of professional women in our economy and their real world business concerns, needs, and wants. *Smaller Businesses represent companies with 1-5000 employees

Announcing the final five winners of the Chadwick’s “NAPW 25 Women to Watch contest.” All of the winners can be found at www.napw.com/contests. Stay tuned for our next contest!

And the Final Five Winners Are:

Jan House - LTW Advocates in Action, Inc./Groomed for Greatness
Jan was recently honored as a community hero by Susan Taylor (former editor in chief of Essence magazine) and awarded $2000 to the nonprofit organization of her choice. She also received the City of Norfolk School Board Commendation of Distinction Award. She founded the LTW Advocates in Action Mentoring group and is the Marketing-Public Relations Coordinator on the Hampton Roads Care Circle Mentoring Program. Jan also serves as Program Coordinator for a program she developed to inspire, empower and encourage youth from dysfunctional families and at-risk neighborhoods to excel in academics and cultural awareness.
NAPW is thrilled to announce that this woman with such integrity, heart and commitment is the President of the newly formed Tidewater Area NAPW local chapter.

Deb Gorham - Virtual Reality
Deb’s story is inspiring to all women who find themselves in a position to recreate their career in order to support their family. As a stay at home mom with two young children, Deb was hit with the news that her husband had cancer. She had to find a way to generate income while maintaining the flexibility she needed to take care of her kids, husband, and father. Her 20 years of experience in television did not provide that opportunity. While brainstorming a business that would allow her to use her time wisely, Deb realized exactly what so many women need – an assistant to help make life easier. In response, she founded Virtual Reality, a company that offers a wide range of services to help professionals take care of time-consuming details. Deb was told she could never start a business without capital, but against the odds, she did it! This is truly a woman – and business – to watch!

Karen Nelson - Transesse Coaching
Karen coined the word “Transesse,” a verb indicating the process of elevating the self beyond a prior state of being. This embodies Karen’s new career as a Certified Master Hypnotist. Karen’s company Transesse Coaching helps people live a life of freedom, joy and purpose. Karen has been working in the human services field for 28 years. She has a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and an MA from the California School of Professional Psychology. Karen ran a residential treatment program for mentally ill adults. In her free time, Karen enjoys painting, and runs a website of her art with her sister Kris Malanowski, an accomplished artist in her own right. Within Transesse Coaching’s mission statement is the quote “when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” These are inspiring words to follow and Karen is an inspiring woman to watch.

Toby Nathan - Recruit a Star, LLC
Toby is the Co-founder and Principal of RecruitaStar, LLC – a Chicago-based business partner that helps companies with the initial portion of the hiring process. With an incredible wealth of knowledge on job finding and hiring, Toby stood out with her leadership in the industry as a seasoned talent acquisition consultant and entrepreneur. Toby speaks on many topics critical to the job market, such as how to network with a purpose, how to create a personal brand, and job search strategies in a tough economy. The search for a great job and for a star employee are both very topical matters, which is why Toby Nathan is a woman worth watching!

Mary Ellen Tidwell - Auburndale Citizens Police Academy Alumni Assn, Inc.
Mary Ellen had a very difficult childhood, losing both parents at an early age. She then dedicated her life to mentoring young ladies. In 1975, Mary Ellen became a Counselor at Florida Girls State, a government study program for young ladies who have completed their junior year in high school. The 2009 session was her 35th consecutive year working with this program, which she now serves as the Senior Government Advisor. She teaches four classes of Parliamentary Law/Procedure to 75 young ladies per class. Not only does Mary mentor these girls, but she also makes anonymous donations to help with schooling and encourages them in education and dress. In 35 years, approximately 10,200 girls have been touched by Mary Ellen Tidwell’s presence and that is something this organization of professional women must celebrate!

Congratulations Ladies!

And keep an eye on the mail - Chadwick's will be sending you a $100 gift card to help style your professional wardrobe!

Happy Shopping!

NAPW would like to welcome our new members!

CLICK HERE for the list of members who joined our organization last month. Find like-minded professional women in your industry, city, or state. NAPW is a fantastic resource to build your professional network.
Each month we’ll introduce our new members right here.
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	Understanding The Law of Attraction The Law of Attraction says our thoughts shape our lives, but what does that mean? How do we control our thoughts to make our dreams come true? Marci Shimoff, a contributor to the best-selling phenomenon “The Secret,” joins NAPW In The Studio to explain.


	- Weathering a Recession - Building an Emergency Fund - Improve your Credit Score Valerie would love to hear your questions and ideas. Connect with Val at: ValuableMoneyTips@NAPW.com


	- Strategy Driven – The 15 Minute Heart Cure - Job Driven – Keywords and Resumes - Consumer reports – Indoor Air Pollution - Work at Home Moms – Starting an Online Store - Help for You – The Biz Quiz
NAPW would love to feature NAPW member's podcasts. If you have a podcast you would like to share, please email podcasts@napw.com