Next week YFE is kicking into high gear by getting the Podcast going again, a little website revision, rolling out our new membership details, and publishing a couple online and in person events. Fun stuff.
YFE has been growing through our email list and Facebook Page with names and faces that we’ve never met. We want to know who you are. Doing a shameless plug thread isn’t good enough for us though… rather than rattling off your elevator speech lets find out some fun stuff that will connect us all over commonalities (or differences).
To participate there is one rule- you have to be an entrepreneurial female in your 20s or 30s… a YFE.
Fill out the fields with your name (PS. use a nickname, or just first name if you don’t want the search engines to index this comment under the name you do business with!), email if your avatar is all linked up, and website. Then… in the comment section tell us:
- Years in business (days, months- could be in the negative if you are still sitting on an idea- hop to it!).
- Single/Married/It’s Complicated (did Facebook define dating status for our generation- I think so!)
- Which one… vodka, wine, beer, or water for me thanks!
- Favorite business book.
- Running, yoga, Zumba, or you’re kidding me, right?
Add your Twitter/Facebook info if you want to make it easier to connect with other YFEs.
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I will kick it off!
1. 4 years (Ovaleye started a year before I partnered)
2. Married w/baby
3. All of the above if I feel like it! Not at the same time of course… that would not be fun.
4. Our team reads a lot of books. I love them all- anything by Seth Godin is good, I really liked Delivering Happiness, and ‘Make a Name for Yourself: Eight Steps Every Woman Needs to Create a Personal Brand Strategy for Success’ was one of my favorites when I first started out.
5. Haven’t done Zumba yet, but love to dance, love to run, and wish I was a Yogi.
1. Does it’s complicated work here? Stroller Strides franchisee since July ’09. Simply Jaime since April ’10 (official start date is June), Working for myself full time since FEBRUARY 4th, 2011 :)
2. Married, two daughters
3. Water… then wine and cocktails. Not one for beer!
4. Need to get reading, haven’t read a business book yet (probably a big oops!)
5. I love attending yoga classes and Stroller Strides. I’m starting to enjoy running and also teach Stroller Strides and Body Back (group fitness classes for moms).
Twitter: @ssJaime
1. Unofficially 2 years. Officially one year since incorporation
2. Single!
3. Cocktails / water / lemon ice tea <<< TIE
4. Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy
5. I exercise my mouth, love dancing, walking my dog, Shopping (that counts as a sport)
1. Unofficially 2 years. Officially one year since incorporation
2. Single!
3. Cocktails / water / lemon ice tea <<< TIE
4. Confessions of an Advertising Man by David Ogilvy
5. I exercise my mouth, love dancing, walking my dog, Shopping (that counts as a sport)
Twitter: @CTL360
1 – About 4 years for the first business that I still am part owner in, but I launched my first business in 7th grade (I’m not telling how many years ago that was!) :)
2 – Married with an energetic 14 month old boy!
3 – Wine and Beer Please!
4 – Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand is my favorite, followed closely by 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
5 – I RUN and like Jenn, wish I was a yogi
1 – I am a full time photographer specializing in newborns. I also teach workshop around the US and in my Duvall studio. I have been in business for 2 1/2 years.
2 – Married with two boys, 2 and 3 years old.
3 – Wine and Beer for me!
4 – Have to admit, I haven’t read a book in a while!
5 – Working out? What’s that?! I haven’t done that since I became a mommy – need to make it a priority though!
1. 3 years, 5 months
2. Single
3. Water
4. Ah I could spend hours and hours reading Culinary books.. can’t pick a favorite :)
5. Running!!
You can find me on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/aaminaj
on twitter- @aaminajay
My business on facebook is http://www.facebook.com/thecakerypk
on twitter- @thecakerypk
and my website is http://www.the-cakery.com
Look forward to meeting all of you :)!!
1. First start up launched in ’97, I call those the clueless years.
2. n/a (don’t understand marriage, if you can explain it to me, you win!)
3. Water, no ice.
4. E-myth revisted, and the one I’m writing (about matriarchal business models).
5. Dancemeditation (www.dancemeditation.org)
6. FB: http://www.facebook.com/globalmisfitry T: @globalmisfit
(1) Four years w/ firms (3 mos on my own providing financial advising for businesses. I decided 2011 was the year to build my own business!)
(2) Dating
(3) Water/tea
(4) Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port
(5) Running in my ‘hood in Queen Anne…all of the uphill and downhill stretches make it the best treadmill ever!!!
Sure, why not…
1. 4 years at the end of April!
2. Newlywed :)
3. Sugary cocktails that don’t taste like alcohol.
4. Uhh…
5. BodyPump! Zumba is fun too.
Congratulations. I think this is a fantastic idea. Will use this concept on my blog when it launches shortly – with reference to you of course for creating the idea.
1. Two years, five months.
2. Have a partner.
3. Water please.
4. Any Given Team by Ray McLean (ok so it’s the book I finished last night). Loved it.
5. Squash and tennis.
Who are you?
Years in business: I’ve been getting paid to travel the world since August 2009
Single/Married/It’s Complicated: In a relationship for 4 years (maybe its complicated?)
Which one… vodka, wine, beer, or water: wine then water
Favorite business book: The Secret and The Energy Bus
Running, yoga, Zumba, or you’re kidding me, right: Hard Core Fitness in Redmond. Im a lady on the “GO” so I get my workout in 30 minutes or less everyday.
1. I haven’t started my business yet but I hope to very soon. What business? Wedding and event planning.
2. Married….for over 7 months now.
3. Water and alcohol sparingly, if it’s a sweet tasting one.
4. Favorite business book? Does favorite business magazine count?
5. Just started back on the treadmill last week.
Awesome! Love hearing your biz book favs, etc. Thanks for commenting! :)
1. I technically incorporated in Dec. 2007, but I (unknowingly) had timed my initial business efforts with the crash of the economy. I decided to wait until I felt the time was right again, so here I am just over 3 years later in the initial start-up phase of my event planning company
2. Single- I’m grateful for this time I have to dedicate to living out my dream as a business owner
3. Vodka (martinis), wine or water
4. I enjoy reading books about successful companies that I like.
5. I’m too young to feel this old, so it’s back to the gym for me!! I’m a wannabe runner, I dabble with yoga, and I’d like to try Zumba sometime soon.
As I get things set up for my event planning business, feel free to check out another hobby/business I’ve had for several months now-
http://www.facebook.com/embellishessentials
http://www.embellishessentials.etsy.com
1) 0 but launching soon!
2) Complicatedly Single
3) Wine and beer – but wine wins by a fraction
4) Purple Cow (for now)
5) Bikram yoga & step aerobics – just wish I was consistent!
Can’t wait! Will you be launching in the next month do you think?
1. 7 years existing business, 6months new business, 3 months studying to be ife coach
2.bissfully married for 8years, 3 kids 10,5,2
3. truthfully champagne but try to opt for water
4. How to win friends and influence people – Dale Carniege, leadership without title – Robin Sharma
5. try to pilates but so many things so little time…
I miss you guys! Life has been busy – full of remodels, pregnancy woes and a lots of work projects! I’ll be at the next meeting for sure ;)
1. 3 years in business plus 2 years freelance
2. Married
3. Wine – but i’m a sucker for a good micro-brew. And the first thing I am doing after this baby leaves my belly is having a double Goose martini with plump, salty olives. yum.
4. The Designer’s Guide to Marketing and Pricing. what can I say? I am practical.
5. Skiing, snowboading, swimming, wakeboarding, motorcycles, “warm” yoga, dog park walks, rock climbing.
1. 5 months — just a newbie! Loving every minute
2. Single
3. Wine, maybe a G&T or whiskey on a good night
4. “How Remarkable Women Lead” by Joanna Barsch
5. Oof… yoga I enjoy, but running because I’m late is always a great source of exercise. Oh, and why not cycling? I just signed up for my first century in June!
1. 6+ years selling real estate {What can I say I love homes and have fabulous clients}
2. Single but planning to make time for this part of my life now.
3. Whiskey on the rocks! j/k peppermint tea for me
4. Books: too many to list
5. Yoga, two-stepin & anything outdoors.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marcelinarealtor
Twitter: @equinehome
1. 1 year in May!
2. Married :) We have been married a year on April 30th. I guess I must like spring?
3. Which one… vodka, wine, beer, or water? Definitely more of a water gal.
4. My favorite business book so far has been Gary Vaynerchuk’s, Crush It!
5. Running, yoga, Zumba? Yoga and Zumba please! I just tried a spin class and thoroughly regretted that decision immediately.
I started Ezra Technologies soon after graduating from college. I can’t wait to get to know more of you! Go women in business!! :)
1. 3 in June
2. In a Relationship
3. There is little I won’t drink or try. Except for Coffee. But I really live on Water, Juice and Tea.
4. Currently really liking the Dragonfly Effect. Not really a business book, more a social media book, but helps you with your organization as well.
5. Dragonboat Racing, as of recent. (I see a dragon pattern?)
1. Years in business: for the particular business in this group – 2.5 years under this specific business name
2. Single/Married: Married
3. Which one… Sweet Pea wine
4. Favorite business book. The Power of Appreciation.
5. Running, yoga, Zumba, or you’re kidding me, right? Zumba, TKB, spin sucks but works, don’t really like to run since an injury, I do the hot torture of hell once a week, etc. In my fit days I was game for anything. Working to get back there!
1.) 5 Years in business
2.) Married
3.) Red Bull (or water, if I have to choose one of those)
4.) The Chic Entrepreneur
5.) Lifting weights and kettle bell
1. 1 year in business
2. Married with two kids (ages 3 & 4)
3. Wine!
4. Hmmm…too many to pick a fave. Recently read The Happiness Project (not really a biz book but sorta) and really enjoyed it.
5. Zumba! And other classes at the gym, elliptical, treadmill, etc.
1. 15 months.. about to shut down and start over though!
2. Unmarried
3. Diet Coke is water to me.
4. Ten Faces of Innovation- fantastic!
5. Running lately
1. Going on my 10th month with Stella & Dot and am in the beginning stages of a new start up idea.
2. In a relationship with my wonderful boyfriend, but definitely complicated since we live 2,000 miles apart from each other.
3. Depends on my mood and time of day. I love a latte or tea in the morning and a glass of wine or beer with friends in the evening is always a good end to a day.
4. I love reading! But haven’t picked up and good business books lately. Looking for some good recommendations from all of you.
5. I love Zumba and yoga… the tough part is just actually getting to the gym to do it.
Check me out on facebook :) http://www.facebook.com/katielovesjewels or on my website at http://www.stelladot.com/katiehiccox
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