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Sponsor Saturday: A Cure For What Ails Ya

Michelle Pippin — Sat, 01 Dec 2018 10:34:28 +0000

As anyone who knows me knows, I am ALL about natural cures for whatever ails you… In fact, for anything other than a broken — or severed — limb, I’m going to go the natural route. So, I was thrilled when I saw the following two companies offer to sponsor our Media, Marketing & Money event in New York City. This event brings together thought leaders from all over the country to meet with THE top media outlets in the world…. allowing the media outlets to SEE, TOUCH, HEAR and FEEL products — and brands and messages — that they may otherwise NEVER experience.

The bonsai seed kit is AMAZING. Even someone like me with the “thumb of death” can take this kit and grow a beautiful bonsai plant. THIS sort of thing is a major stress reliever for me… and for many other entrepreneurs who need to “get out of their heads a bit.” And the MIGRAINE PREVENTATIVE from Leaning Tree Naturals, was literally like a miracle in a bottle. Having suffered migraines for YEARS, this little miracle has kept me migraine FREE for nearly 6 months. It’s the PERFECT Christmas gift or stocking stuffer for ANYONE you know who suffers from migraines.

Below you can learn more about BOTH sponsors, and I encourage you to buy one or both to help you have a less stressful and PAIN FREE holiday season!

BONSAI SEED KIT

Sylo Supply saw a need for people without ‘green thumbs’ that wish to grow their own plants and trees. So, they stepped in to serve that need by offering DIY plant growing kits that are extremely easy to follow. The biggest lesson Sylo Supply has learned is that the product has to be perfect! Without a completely thought out product, all the marketing in the world will not help it. Visit them at theplanterschoice.com and follow the following hashtag to learn more: #planterschoice.

LEANING TREE NATURALS (migraine preventative)

The story of the founder of Leaning Tree Naturals breaks my heart. I literally CAN NOT imagine daily migraines… but that is EXACTLY what drove this entrepreneur to create a product that will be LIFE CHANGING for anyone who tries it. Here’s more:

Sheryl Benning suffered a concussion (her fourth concussion) in 2011, and started having daily migraines. For six years, she suffered and lost everything that was important to her. She couldn’t take care of her pets, her marriage ended, she lost the best paying job she had ever had, she says she had no social life and lost all of her friends. Sheryl almost lost my house, and couldn’t do the activities that she loved. She was on the verge of suicide when she read a book by a biochemist where he mentioned using bio-active vitamins and minerals instead of the cheap vitamins from the store. As a last resort, Benning decided to try some of them and 2 weeks after starting them she was driving to work and realized she didn’t have her daily migraine. The next day, she didn’t get a migraine. It has now been 18 months since she has had a migraine.

Sheryl tried to find a supplement that had these particular bio-active ingredients but couldn’t find anything. So, she decided to make her own supplement (patent pending) based on double-blind studies and scientific research she read from the NIH, Linus Pauling Institute, and other institutions. She uses only the highest-quality ingredients to increase absorption and effectiveness. My product includes 8 ingredients that help restore and re-balance the neurotransmitters, hormones, and nutrients that are involved with migraines and are typically low in the migraine population. After doing a lot of reading, she realized that most vitamins sold in stores are not bio-active and useless because our bodies can’t absorb or use them. She wants to help others who are suffering from other conditions so she decided to also offer other formulations. Right now, Sheryl also has a Diabetic Support Formula in stock and hopes to add more products in the future for mood support, antioxidant support, vision, sleep, immune support, memory/cognitive function, etc. Benning says, “We deserve high-quality products at a decent price that actually work!” And THAT we do.

The biggest lesson that Sheryl Benning has learned so far is that sales and marketing are very time consuming! She avoided using social media until she started her business so now she is trying to get her business off the ground while learning how to use facebook and instagram, and learning sales/marketing at the same time. While working her full-time job! She says it has been a challenge.

Learn more about her products at www.leaningtreenaturals.com and be SURE to follow the brand over on Facebook.com/leaningsupplements.

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Sponsor Saturday: Things That Make Life SO Much Better

Michelle Pippin — Sat, 20 Oct 2018 23:21:44 +0000

The LOOK BETTER THAN YOU FEEL CAMISOLE is a one of a kind product, a post-surgical camisole which is the legacy of Kim Newlen.

Kim Newlen was 47 and enjoying life with her husband and daughter in Richmond, VA when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Following her mastectomy, she was unable to find anything to wear that was comfortable, and capable of supporting and concealing the drains that were fitted at the surgical site. This experience led her to design and create the Look Better Than You Feel post-surgical camisole. The camisole that Kim designed is a stylish, comfortable, and incredibly functional garment for breast cancer patients and survivors.

Wishing to help other survivors, she spearheaded the effort to bring the product to market and make it available to women. Kim was successful early in this effort, selling product via her website, but unfortunately Kim could not overcome her cancer and passed away in 2014. Her husband and daughter wished to honor Kim’s legacy and continue her mission to make the product available to as many women as possible through a partnership with Innovation Lab, a healthcare technology incubator located in Newport Beach, California, which aims to do just that. Innovation Lab is a subsidiary of The Innovation Institute, a for-profit company founded in 2013 and owned by 6 non-profit health systems. The Institute is structured to cultivate innovation in collaboration with others, with the goal of transforming healthcare and improving patients’ lives. Innovation Lab, seen as the heart of The Institute, taps into the innovative potential of healthcare system employees, clinicians and the general public to incubate and commercialize new medical products and ideas.

The Biggest lesson that The Innovation Institute has learned is that academic institutions have traditionally been the main source for cutting-edge technology in the medical device space. These institutions can leverage their established infrastructure and the availability of non-dilutive federal and philanthropic funding to support the riskiest stages of discovery. While academic researchers are particularly skilled in creating breakthrough technologies, medical professionals “in the trenches” of community medicine are arguably better suited to identify the most critical needs in healthcare and innovate around potential solutions. Although, they see more patients and are acutely aware of the many gaps and needs in modern healthcare, they are often overlooked as a source for new healthcare innovations. In addition, the daily challenges of delivering affordable, high quality care can be overwhelming, and innovative thinking is often stymied in these environments. The Innovation Lab aims to tap into this unrecognized source of innovation opportunities by providing a venue for community-based (i.e., non-academic) hospital systems to translate unmet needs into transformative medical products.

You can learn more about The Innovation Institute on Facebook (@The.Innovation.Institute), Twitter (@ii4change), or YouTube (The Innovation Institute).

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Romy Taormina suffered from debilitating nausea (“morning” sickness) during both of her pregnancies. The only thing that relieved her nausea was acupressure wrist bands; however, Romy was dissatisfied with existing products on the market that were unstylish, not waterproof, and not adjustable (therefore, not staying on the acupressure point clinically proven to the relieve the nausea).

So, she set out to create a product that was both superior in function and fashion. Psi Bands were then born! PsiBands are uniquely stylish (available in several fun colors), waterproof (you can wear them showering, snorkeling, sailing , etc. without waterlogged bands), and they are adjustable so they are comfortable and stay static on the acupressure point for efficacy.

Romy says, “The biggest lesson I have learned so far is to never get comfortable. There are always new things to learn.”

You can connect with Psi Bands on Facebook, Twitter (@PsiBands) or Instagram
and using the following Hashtags: #morningsickness #motionsickness #travelsickness #nausearelief

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Smallz always loves when Women Who WOW gets gifts for dog humans, which is what he considers himself. =) And DOOG fit the bill! DOOG (Dog Owners Outdoor Gear) was started by Jamie and Jessica Knight of Sydney, Australia. At the time, Jamie was an executive with global marketing firm Publicis and Jessica was an accomplished TV producer. Both were active runners and were starting their family, so the products came out of their personal needs to meet their active lifestyle as parents and dog owners. The first product, The Walkie Belt won several design innovation awards in Australia.

“The Biggest lesson we have learned so far is staying focused on our market niche and listening to customers BEFORE developing products.”

Connect with DOOG and its founders on Instagram or Twitter (@DOOGPtyltd ) or on Facebook and Pinterest (@DOOGGear) or by using the following hashtags: #TheDOOGLife #DOOGDaysofSummer

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Sponsor Saturday: Boobalicious

Michelle Pippin — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 16:19:46 +0000

Women Who WOW is THE online alliance of seriously driven women entrepreneurs. Our minds are always dreaming and scheming… our hearts always serving… our hands always “at the wheel,” but sometimes…. our boobs sweat! =)

Enter another female founder, Joani DiCampli, who created Boobalicious Breast Deodorant, to help all women who’ve ever wished there was something that could fix this problem. This product is made of natural products, has a cute name, and out of HUNDREDS of online reviews only has ONE that is a 3 star. The rest…. 5 star. But, it’s also a business…

A business that empowered a woman…
A business that allowed a mom to fund something close to her heart…
Addiction treatment for her daughter.

Joani’s entire story is below. I kept it in its entirety because it shows how powerful a small business can be. It can provide for a family, fund treatment, and change lives. I encourage you to read it and see how this particularly creative female entrepreneur is changing the world.

But first… her words of encouragement for YOU:

“You may feel stuck doing this all alone but you can not let that define you! Stay strong, keep going as I am doing now.”

You can find Joani at any of the following online locations:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Boobaliciouss
https://www.instagram.com/boobaliciousproducts
https://www.facebook.com/boobalicious.breastdeoderant/

And here’s more from Joani….

Addiction is devastating. It can ruin a family in so many ways, physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially. Denial, embarrassment, shame and the cost of getting treatment often keeps addicts and their families from seeking the help that they need. Recovery costs can vary between a few thousand dollars and tens of thousands of dollar. I know. My family has been there. This is my story and my offer of help.

Hi, my name is Joani DiCampli and I am the Creator and founder of Boobalicious Breast Deodorant. My story starts out simple: I was laid off my job in 2010 and was working in retail to financially support my family.

One hot summer day in July 2012 I was assisting a customer at a boutique and I had that awful boob sweat not to mention an odor, which never happened before, I was mortified in that moment and said to one of my co-workers that there should be a boob deodorant and I am going to make one call it Boobalicious!

Fast forward, I first asked my customers (of course females), if they would wear an all-natural breast deodorant for their boob sweat and to my surprise a better part said yes. After a couple of months of questioning this and constantly talking about it, my husband literally said stop talking about it and just do it. After that comment I went up to my office and started the process on how to make natural deodorant

By trial and error I came up with natural ingredients that I would want to put on my body and read about everyone to make sure I would want that on my sensitive skin area. I first gave out to my friends to try and then I went on etsy to sell. To my surprise I started selling right away.

Boobalicious was a way to help pay bills until I could find a full-time job, as most of us live pay check to pay check. This is truly what I thought was the purpose of Boobalicious. Little did I know that a couple years later, that Boobalicous would have a bigger purpose?

We all have stories in our life that we don’t talk about it as it can be trying at times. By this time I have a full time job, being a mom to three children, (and 2 dogs and 2 cats), and working on growing Boobalicious. My plan was to really grow my business but sometimes it doesn’t work out that way. I put a stop on saving all my investments that I was making and devoted my business to my young adult children. My daughter who at the time was 24 (was diagnose with Bi-Polar at the age of 13), also had an addiction. She was suffering with mental illness and addiction which is called a dual diagnosis. As some of us know this affects the whole family. My daughter came to me and said she was tired of being tired. I instantly told her do the right thing for one year and suck it up no matter how hard it is and I promise you will love being you as I love you for who are today and who will be tomorrow.

I immediately went upstairs while she was in the moment and looked up Miracles Do Happen in Delray, FL as I heard of the woman who own it and also ran it. Her name is Millie and she truly was my gift from God. My daughter was on her way to Miracles Do Happen within that week. The moment she went away I devoted my business to her to pay for flight, board and other expenses that came with getting her in the right direction.

It is now three years since my daughter went away and I am happy to say she will be celebrating three years sobriety on September 16, 2017 and my son will be celebrating one year sobriety on the same day September 16.

So you see how blessed I am to have both my adult children here with me today to celebrate moments like this. I applaud them for their strength and courage and thank them for inspiring me to be strong and how to be a better parent in every way.

This is where Boobalicous was created for a purpose! I am in the process working with Millie in creating a charity called Miracles Do Happen. I will donate three percent of Boobalicious sales. Anyone who would also like to donate can inquire when I have the charity up and running.

Boobalicious is creating a charitable foundation to provide support of those in need of recovery. Grants will cover the cost of travel to a rehab facility or sober living house and assist with one month’s rent.

Boobalicious works with Miracles Do Happen………

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Sponsor Saturday: YukBGone

Michelle Pippin — Sat, 06 May 2017 10:51:52 +0000

Women Who WOW is an alliance of seriously driven women entrepreneurs who are never too busy to appreciate the PRACTICAL things in life…. things that make our lives easier. YukBGone is a non-toxic toilet seat spray that makes visiting a public bathroom a little less, well… germy. =) The moms with young children appreciated this gift the most, the smell is great, and it’s a handy size to throw in your purse or diaper bag. Here’s more from this company… making a difference one seat at a time.

Over the last 10 years, Jody Harris has traveled extensively for business or personal. After going through various airports, stopping at gas stations and being at events where there are only port-a-potty’s, she became fed up with dirty toilet seats. So she created and formulated YukBGone, which prepares travelers for the unexpected – dirty toilet seats. YukBGone is the only non-toxic, sanitizing toilet seat spray available and verified by their three laboratories including certification of a Standard Data Sheet. It also doubles as a hand sanitizer.

Jody says, “The biggest lesson I have learned is you have to plan and take action on your plan to reach your goals. You can dream as big as you want but if you don’t make a plan and take action you will spin your wheels.”
#YukBGone #Parents #Travelers #CleanSeat

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Sponsor Saturday: Habit Nest for Success!

Michelle Pippin — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 17:09:55 +0000

Ariel Banayan, Mikey Adhoot and Amir Atighehchi started their company, Habit Nest, to help people hack the habits they’ve always wanted to acquire. They started it because they noticed the world’s most successful people, in all different domains, all shared very similar daily habits — i.e. reading, waking up early, practicing gratitude, living mindfully, exercising, and more.

And these success creators came in as a much anticipated sponsor of Women Who WOW LIVE! in Dallas, Texas. Their morning sidekick journal wasn’t hidden in our amazing gift bag. It was displayed proudly on the tables when our guests arrive.

Why?

Morning routines are CRITICAL to your success.
Habits that support your goals are CRITICAL to your success.
And, as the founder of Women Who WOW, I’ve never been more convinced of the POWER of writing your future into reality.

But, what did other Women Who WOW think? Let’s see….

Denise Hughes, a money coach from California says, “Here is how I use this amazing jiggle my brain up book…I open it to random pages, like this one and take it in…read it…absorb it…and this particular reading is a bit of a mirror in the face kind of thing!”

“Mornings don’t stand a chance with the help of my Morning Sidekick
Journal! Love it!!” says Virginia-based Courtney Buzzell of ProximoMarketing.com

From Donna Galatas, of The Galatas Group in Texas: Self-care is a top priority for biz owners. Here I am prepping for another productive day with The Morning Sidekick Journal. Soooo helpful!

“Loved loved loved it!!” says the Million Dollar Woman, Richelle Shaw from her home in Las Vegas.

Barbara Pender, who lives in Florida and “Makes Social Simple” said she “Didn’t realize how consistent my morning routine was, thanks for making me shake it up.”

Shelley Smith of PremierRapport.com is based in Virginia… and she loved it too!!

The biggest lesson the founders of HabitNest.com are learning is the importance of creating genuine relationships with their readers and customers. It sounds cliché, but they’re taking it to a level where they’re investing real money and time in accountability phone calls and engaging heavily with them.

Like Women Who WOW, HabitNest.com is determined to be HIGH VALUE and HIGH TOUCH. We were so thrilled to have them partner with us for our first official event of 2017.

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