Very specialized towards women entrepreneurship in online business marketing.  The information is clearly organized and the site is easy to navigate through.  It’s a very supportive site! I like the “tools” and “starting plan” that they provide—very doable from what I’ve gathered!

Review by: Elaine Huang

Emphasis on community and support for women in business. Has a lot of helpful resources, which is made easy to find with the eye catching back ground and theme.  Accessible through facebook is a plus, since most other websites only have twitter, which is not very common amongst college kids.

Review By: Elaine Huang

Elaine was to visit the website and then come back and report her findings. What Elaine returned was a list of incredible sites. Some I knew of already and some I didn’t know about.

Over the next several days, we will be sharing Elaine’s reviews in our Women in Business Series. Hope you’ll join us!

That’s it for now. Until next time, wear your heels well!

We’ve put together four steps, which should ensure you get those savings from coupon codes and reap the benefits…

Step One: Find your favorite coupon code directories…

The Internet is littered with coupon code websites, some fantastic, and others not so much. Luckily you’ll find more than your fair share of the good ones, but keeping track of every single one will take up too much time. The answer? You need to identify a few favorites (perhaps two to four) so that you’re not overloaded.

Consider factors like user navigation and simplicity of the interface when you choose, how regularly it is updated, whether it lists coupons for items that you are interested in, and whether you can sign up to its RSS feed, or get email updates on the latest deals.

Our personal favorite is FreeShipping.org for the simplicity of the site, and its broad range of coupon niches.

Step Two: Find a site with buyer opinions…

Finding tons of coupon codes is wonderful, but they’re not always all useful. The best coupon sites are the ones that allow members to comment on (or even just rate) the codes, so that you can tell instantly which ones are worth the bother.

You can ensure this way that you’re only using coupons from trusted sources, and you’ll get to know where the best ones come from too. Take Coupon Sherpa for example: this site features deals and coupons selected and voted by members (take a look at a sample page for example: Sears coupon code). This is definitely my favorite site when it comes to bargain hunting and coupon collecting.

Step Three: Set up a system to keep you updated…

There are tons of tools on the web to keep you updated on the latest coupon deals, and they go beyond the realms of email newsletters and automation too. Try the RSS feeds offered by your favorite bargain hunting websites (Wizz RSS is a great one that comes in the form of a FireFox plugin). Also, you can use Twitter, and twitter tools like Seesmic, so you get short 140 character updates as soon as they’re tweeted.

If you look, most coupon code blogs and sites will have a twitter account. You can even have them sent right to your cell phone. Lastly, there are also some sites that offer their own specialized subscription options (Freeshipping.org, for example where you can choose your “Favorite Coupons” and they will show you the possible buying options).

Step Four: Do the math…!

It’s all too easy to see a coupon and automatically think you’re getting a good deal with it, but the truth isn’t always so! Make sure you use your calculator and compare prices on products before you use a coupon with them. Make sure the site you found it on hasn’t just put up the price, and then offered ‘money off’. Do the math and check other people’s opinions and you’ll be golden!

Our show airs LIVE ever Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST. It is a 30 minute, commercial-free show. We do have open phone lines for listeners to call in and interact with our guest speaker as well as a live chat room during the show. Plus, downloads of the replays are available after the show. This is a great feature for our guest to use on their own website.

We do not hard sell on our show, however I do encourage all guests to share information about their businesses, upcoming events, and product launches. Additionally, links to the businesses will be placed on our website for further exposure.

If this sounds exciting to you, please complete the form on the “contact” page and we’ll be in touch with you right away.

I look forward to hearing from you.

That’s it for now. Until next time…wear your heels well & I’ll see YOU at the show!

I have so much planned for The Diva Network, which includes both DivaTalkRadio and BriefcaseDiva, and will update you shortly.

One of the things that I’ll be doing differently with DivaTalkRadio is shortening the show from 60 minutes to 30 minutes.  The shows will continue to be every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST and replays of the show will be made available on this site as well as iTunes.

I will continue to interview women business leaders as well as bring you the latest trends and tips to excel in your business.  But in order to do so, I need to hear from YOU! What do you want to hear on DivaTalkRadio?  Who do you want interviewed?  This show is for YOU, so you tell me what YOU want and I’ll make it happen!

If you’re not already signed up for our monthly newsletter, please sign up now so you will be informed on upcoming shows.

Thank you for supporting DivaTalkRadio and I look forward to having a great 2010 along with you!

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“This competition is a dream come true for me and I would really appreciate your support and any ideas you might have to help get the word out”, asks Lauren.

Lauren is such a delightful and talented young lady who would benefit immensely from this competition.  She spends her time helping college students land internships as a means to increase their skills.  This is an incredible program and one that I use on a routine basis.

Check out Lauren’s entry here and vote for her here! (yes, there are two different links. One is information about Lauren, and the second one is for you to vote for Lauren!)

We are very proud of Lauren and have our fingers crossed that she wins!

That’s it for now! Until next time, wear your heels well!

Just wanted to give you a heads-up that there will be NO live shows on DivaTalkRadio for the month of September.  This time is needed to regroup and take care of some family business. Please know that we will be back on the air starting October 7th and have an incredible line-up of guests to interview.

If you would like to be a guest on DivaTalkRadio or have a recommendation of someone to be our guest, please click on the Contact tab above and complete the form.  My production team will be in touch with you and get you scheduled.

Thank you so much for all of the feedback and prayers that many of you have been sending my way.  My husband is in good hands with both a great team of doctors and our faith.  We are confident that he will be back to good health in no time.

During this time of uncertainty, it was awesome to know that I had your support.  Our DivaTalkRadio fan truly ROCK!!

Thanks again and I’ll see you on October 7th!

Here’s the interview…

This week for ‘Buzz a Mom’ I had the pleasure of interviewing Kelli Claypool.  In addition to being a busy wife and mom, Kelli is the co-owner of Briefcase Diva and Diva Talk Radio; just two of the places she works to empower, motivate and encourage women.

Here’s what Kelli shared with me:

I LOVE the name Briefcase Diva!  Is there a story behind the name?

Thank you! I love the name too.

My passion, for many years, has been to promote women in business. We are moms and wives and daughters and business owners and taxi drivers and classroom helpers and bathroom doctors (for the boo-boos) and lovers to our significant others and, and, and… the list goes on.  As women we are pulled in so many different directions that sometimes we need to be encouraged and motivated by other women who have been there, done that and are still doing it.

I want women to look in the mirror and see someone who is priceless. Someone who is valuable.  Someone who makes a difference in so many ways. Often times we put ourselves on hold so that we can tend to our family’s needs…and that’s okay, there’s nothing wrong with that.  But, we allow ourselves to get into a rut and before long we lose sight of who we really are.

So, BriefcaseDiva came to fruition as a means to encourage and motivate women to follow their dreams. And to arm women with tools, support, and education that will empower them to be the best that they can be.  I am inspired, on a daily basis, by the wonderful women that come through the “virtual” doors of BriefcaseDiva.  These women rock!

You define “Diva” in your blog header as “a woman who is strong in her faith, blessed by her family, and who encourages others to rise up to their greatest potential!”

Don’t you just love that definition? It just puts a whole new spin on the implications of a Diva.

Yes, I do love love it!! Can you tell us about a Diva in your life who encouraged you?

I would have to say, my grandmother (Big Mama) was an encouragement in my life. She was a strong woman who did not allow struggles to get her down.  When my grandfather passed away, she was in her 50’s and didn’t know how to drive.  Instead of allowing that to be a disability to her, she was determined that she would learn, she did, and obtained her driver’s license.  Little things like learning to write a check or balancing a checkbook was all new to her, but she put on her big-girl panties and done it.

As a Diva yourself, please share with us some ways your family blesses (supports) your online activities?

Wow, this is a loaded question because I could write a book on this topic alone.  I believe I’m the luckiest girl in the world because I have a husband that supports me and my ideas (even the silly ones).  His unconditional love & support allows me to put in long hours when I need to and he knows that I’m not “playing” at the computer.  He allows me to bounce ideas off of him and never tells me that I’m crazy…even though I think I am sometimes. He’s simply the best!

My favorite part of your definition is that a Diva encourages others.  How do you use your blog and talk show to encourage women to rise up to their greatest potential?

By being transparent. With me, what you see is what you get. I don’t claim to know it all and there are times that I may do something or say something that are not agreeable with others.  But, I’m real. With my blog and talk show, I want a fun atmosphere for women to be themselves, vent when they need to, brag when they’re excited, and give them a shoulder to lean on. I like to have guests (speakers, bloggers) who will bring something of value, whether it be in education, raising awareness, or encouragement. That’s what makes us rise to the top.

You share Briefcase Diva and Diva Talk Radio with a partner, Regina Smola.  What tips do you have for making a partnership (joint venture) with another Diva successful?

I can sum it up in two words…Like-Minds. A partner should share your vision and have an agreement that it’s okay to disagree at times. Having an open communication is also key. Always discuss things, good or bad, and work through things to build and strengthen your relationship.

Wow!  You are definitely right about having a shared vision with those we work with!  Thank you, Kelli, for taking the time to talk with me about how you are living as a Diva business woman.  I, for one, feel inspired to look for ways to encourage other women through blogging.

If you would like to know more about Briefcase Diva, Diva Talk Radio or connect with Kelli, you can follow her on Twitter at @krclaypool, @BriefcaseDiva and @DivaTalkRadio.

Our show airs LIVE ever Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EST.  It is a 60 minute, commercial-free show.  We do have open phone lines for listeners to call in and interact with our guest speaker as well as a live chat room during the show.  Plus, downloads of the replays are available after the show.  This is a great feature for our guest to use on their own website.

We do not hard sell on our show, however I do encourage all guests to share information about their businesses, upcoming events, and product launches. Additionally, links to the businesses will be placed on our website for further exposure.

If this sounds exciting to you, please complete the form on the “contact” page and we’ll be in touch with you right away.

I look forward to hearing from you.

That’s it for now.  Until next time…wear your heels well & I’ll see YOU at the show!