From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Lessons from Behind the Podium

by Michelle Barry Franco January 30, 2010 Uncategorized

I was granted another five minutes of Ignite-style fame yesterday at the Central Oregon AdFed meeting, along with ten other mighty fine presenters. As is so often the case at one of these events, I took away at least as many tidbits about public speaking as I did about the topics of the meeting (in [...]

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I'm not a Mompreneur

by Michelle Barry Franco January 27, 2010 entrepeneurialism

There’s a difference between a Mompreneur and an entrepreneur who happens to also be a mom. I think it’s an important distinction, as we traverse the world of “ideal clients” and “target markets” in creating marketing messaging. I have three little girls. I adore them, I hang out with them, I take care of them, [...]

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Ideas on the Outside

by Michelle Barry Franco January 24, 2010 Contribution

I’ve been on writing retreat so I’m behind on my blog reading. There are certain blogs that just lift me up or make me think or add to my life and business in myriad ways, that I can feel it when I am away from them. It’s hard to keep track of ideas. Like 37Days, [...]

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We Helped Haiti a Bit. Thanks to You.

by Michelle Barry Franco January 20, 2010 giving back

Nancy Jane Smith reported back that she got comments and email sign ups that totaled a $30 donation to Partners in Health via the Help Haiti Blog Challenge that Kelly Diels of Cleavage created. I’m assuming some of that was because of some of you. So, thanks so much for joining our collaborative effort. It [...]

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Succeed or Fail? Contemplations on the Eve of a Product Launch

by Michelle Barry Franco January 18, 2010 Contribution

I am getting close to launching the first The Brazen Soul program. I’m having all kinds of crazy mixed emotions as the product creation process winds toward closing. I’m thinking: What if no one wants this? What if I can’t reach the people who need it the most? Is my “community” large enough (on and [...]

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Seth Godin's Linchpin Book Brilliance, Part 1

by Michelle Barry Franco January 18, 2010 Contribution

“You have brilliance in you, your contribution is valuable, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must. I’m hoping you’ll stand up and choose to make a difference.” “It’s futile to work hard at restoring the take-care-of-you bargain. The bargain is gone, and it’s not worth whining about [...]

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The Help Haiti Blog Challenge

by Michelle Barry Franco January 17, 2010 giving back

Nancy Jane Smith of Live Happier (and the most recent Brazen Soul Chat interviewee) is joining in on the Haiti Blog Challenge started by Kelly Diels of Cleavage. I’m hoping to make a difference, too – however small. Since my email list isn’t ready yet and my website is about to transition any day now, [...]

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Brazen Soul Chat: Nancy Jane Smith of Nancy Jane Smith Counseling & Consulting

by Michelle Barry Franco January 15, 2010 Brazen Soul Chat

From time to time, I post an audio or video chat with another Brazen Soul entrepreneur. I hope that hearing their stories will inspire you to keep on your soulful passion-driven path. Click here here to listen to the lovely conversation I shared with Nancy Jane Smith of Nancy Jane Smith Counseling & Consulting. We [...]

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4 Tips for Giving Writing Feedback to a Friend or Colleague

by Michelle Barry Franco January 10, 2010 Collaboration

A few months ago I was asked by a friend for feedback on an article she was submitting to a major publication. My friend has a much fancier writing resume than I do. She’s written for – and been published in! - other fancy magazines and major city newspapers. I don’t have all that great [...]

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