Jennifer says, “Before meeting my fabulous husband, Kirk, I was a single mother for 13 years. I understand the struggles of balance in all areas of life as I know them all too well. I know what it is like to want and need more…all the while, seeking to better the lives of those you love. My background in Event Planning adds to the WOW of this company.  My success includes that of organizing and coordinating events, luncheons, parties and weddings. I LOVE IT!!!”

J & J Productions, INC grew out of a desire to do something better for our families, and also as a means for bettering the lives of our friends, men and women alike, too. We saw a void in the events arena and a lack in the expo realm, too. We are filling and fulfilling that with J&J Productions by bringing our special style of connectivity and productivity to every major city in  every state across the United States and beyond!

We are about building lasting relationships in life and in business. That is why “share, sell, learn and earn” is our motto!

Jennifer is our Featured Guest on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST.  You definitely do not want to miss this awesomely incredible woman!!

I’ve had the opportunity to chat with Jennifer just the other day and I have to tell you, she is focused and on fire in helping woman succeed.  She’s a perfect match with our vision here at DivaTalkRadio and BriefcaseDiva.

You definitely do not want to miss this show.  As always, replays will be available.  So, mark your calendar for:

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. EST

on http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live

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

Kelli Claypool

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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!

Kelli Claypool

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Lexi has been copywriting for 19 years. She has extensive experience and education as a writer and marketer. Speaking as a mom/marketer myself, it’s both interesting and inspirational to find someone who has had an experience so close to my own.

Lexi’s writings hit close to home; the trials and travails of a work-at-home internet marketing mom are all too familiar to me, and perhaps to some of you Divas out there as well. I think that we can all learn a lot from Lexi, so I ask that you consider reading her blogs:
http://mylifeshift.org – about transitioning from working Mom to work at home Mom

http://naturalmomsblog.com – about natural parenting and eco-friendly living

http://alexisrodrigo.com – about marketing, copywriting and all things business

http://www.thesavvyfreelancer.com – about achieving financial and creative freedom as a freelancer

Also, please Tweet Lexi at @lexirodrigo

As always, the show is at 2 P.M. EST and you can interact with us at DivaTalkRadio.com/live

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

Kelli Claypool

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Writing=Life

Tina was juggling a day job, freelance writing projects, and her family. The time seemed right in April 2008, and she delved into writing full time when she started Beyond The Pen. After years of ghostwriting books and business materials, Tina had all the know-how, experience, and contacts she needed to turn a profit almost immediately.

Going Beyond the Pen

Beyond The Pen specializes in government and business writing, and offers an impressively wide variety of services, which really demonstrates just how talented this Truly Outstanding Woman is. If it’s anything from books to business plans, proposals to press releases, she’s got it covered. Tina even writes Strategic Marketing Plans, a specialty that requires writing talents, a generalist’s grasp of business, and a specialist’s market knowledge. Can you say “business-savvy”?

All About Tina

Tina has not let her passion for writing or her professionalism stop her from being a great mother, wife, pet owner, or anything else. Just listen to what she had to say in a brief bio she wrote for her Truly Outstanding Woman interview: “I am married to a military officer and have one son who will be headed off to Kindergarten this Fall. We have two dogs, one a Border Collie mix and the other an Australian Shepherd puppy. “ She is truly amazing! I hope you’ll join me in wishing her and her family (which of course includes the puppies) success and happiness!

Please visit Tina’s websites and learn a little more about her! Here they are:

www.TinaMcAllister.com
www.BeyondThePen.com
www.WAHMBizTips.com
www.72HourBrainstorm.com

www.Twitter.com/TinaMc (be sure to follow her…you’ll love her Tweets!)

Be sure to tune in to DivaTalkRadio on Wednesday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m. EST to hear from this Truly Outstanding Woman!

You can listen live and interact with us by going to http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live.

Well, that’s it for now.  Until next time, wear your heels well and we’ll see YOU at the show!

Kelli Claypool

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The Legend of the T-Cake

It was an age like no other. From the Creole townhouses of New Orleans to the grand mansions of Virginia, every southern belle knew the way to a man’s heart was through his stomach. Any young woman who did not possess a closely-guarded arsenal of secret recipes was at a distinct disadvantage.

In the polite society of ante-bellum Tennessee, one young woman was renowned for both her beauty and her culinary ability. Though only seventeen, she had perfected recipes that had been in her family for generations. Tea cakes were one of her most sought-after specialties.

The Civil War changed everything. Chronic food shortages meant crucial ingredients were rarely available, and the young lady packed away her recipes. Until her brother, a confederate major, returned home with a certain young captain in tow.

It was love at first sight. The captain’s birthday arrived, and the moonstruck belle longed to bake him a cake, but did not have enough ingredients. She decided to make a small batch of her tea cakes instead.

When her captain remained in Alabama with other officers after the war, the young lady sent along a batch of her delicious tea cakes. They must have made quite an impression, because the captain returned and married the young woman shortly thereafter.

Today, over 100 years later, we still follow her recipe to make Tennessee T-Cakes!!!

I have had the opportunity of enjoying these T-Cakes and they are delicious! I really like the Truffles and the Lime…they are my favorite.  But best of all is having the opportunity to talk with Frances and getting to know her.  She is such a delightful lady and I’m proud to call her a fellow Diva!

Be sure to tune in to DivaTalkRadio on Wednesday, May 13th at 2:00 p.m. EST to hear from this Truly Outstanding Woman!

You can listen live and interact with us by going to http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live.

Well, that’s it for now.  Until next time, wear your heels well and we’ll see YOU at the show!

Kelli Claypool

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Her company, Verve, Inc., was conceived in 1992 on a visit to a Northern Guatemalan chicle-producing community. Verve was founded in 1995 with an eye towards providing a sustainable income for the Petén Basin chicle-producing communities, and started producing their popular Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit soon after that. Now, the company’s main product is Glee Gum, their signature chicle-based gum (the only gum with a chicle base manufactured in the US). It comes in six delicious and all-natural flavors, and is available at select retail locations and their website.

(Small side note: the company mascot, the Glee Guy is adorable!

Their other products include education materials for parents and teachers, and the Make Your Own Chocolate Kit , and the Make Your Own Gummies Kit. Deborah’s company is setting a great example for all small businesses, and is demonstrating how a small business can have a global effect. Her company promotes social and environmental responsibility and awareness, provides a sustainable income for communities in developing nations, and remains profitable.

In addition to running Verve, she is the founder of several local groups and organizations, including:

• International Charter School-a dual-language immersion education facility (Teaching alternates between English and one other language on a weekly basis)
• Southside Community Land Trust-an organization which buys vacant lots  and helps the communities turn them into urban gardens
• Save Our Branches-a group created to oppose the closing of 5 branches of the Providence Public Libraries

Deborah graduated from Brown University in 1980 with a Comparative Literature degree, and holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Harvard. This Diva was born running and never looked back! She was the Principal of the Environmental School in Monteverde, Costa Rica from January, 1999 to June of 2000, and is currently a board member of the Brown University Entrepreneurship Program. She’s also working on a cross-promotion with the FOX Network for the new show “Glee”, which sounds very exciting! Deborah is a true Diva who does it all and gives back to Mother Earth at every opportunity, and we’re excited to have her this week.

Have your questions handy because this is going to be a delicious show!

For more info on Deborah’s company and her products, visit GleeGum.com.

When: Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. EST

Where: http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live

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

Kelli Claypool

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Now, on the other hand, my co-host Regina, is a HUGE football fan and can talk about it until my ears bleed.  Thankfully, I’m married to a retired bookie so she can discuss players, injuries, bad ref calls or whatever with darling hubby.

Anyway, back to our Featured Guest!  Jennifer Taglione is the creator of Stiletto Set Sports, a girl’s guide to sports.  Jennifer is also a writer and blogger.

There is no doubt that this show will be full of humor and who knows what the topic will be.  But, I hope you’ll join us and have a laugh or two.

When:  Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. EST

Where:  http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live

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

Oh one more thing before I let you go, will you please Tweet about this show?  Jennifer is also on Twitter, so send her some Diva love! You can follow her @StilettoSportsJ.  Be sure to use the hashtag of #DivaTalkRadio when posting about @DivaTalkRadio.  Thanks!

Kelli Claypool

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The site also features Lauren’s Blog, I AM INTERN, which provides students with all kinds of internship advice and updates. Lauren tours the country speaking to students, employers, professors, and parents about the importance of internships, how to get internships, how to benefit interns while providing them with a worthwhile experience, how internships are changing and increasing in today’s economy, how students and employers need to control their social networking, engage in social media monitoring, and how students can make the most of their internships.

Over 70 % of college students graduate college with internship experience. Students all over the world are currently looking for summer internships. Lauren stands out from other “career experts” because of her age and ambitious personality. She speaks from her own experience and can relate to the student’s and what challenges they are experiencing. Lauren’s site, www.quarterlife.com/intern, gets approx 20,000 unique visitors each month.

*Berger won Best Young Entrepreneur in 2007-2008 for the Stevie Awards for Women In Business and is currently an official blogger on Women Entrepreneur.com with her blog “A Savvy Start”.

Lauren has previously been featured in Los Angeles Business Journal, E!Online, Pink is the New Blog, One Day One Job, Yahoo TV, Hollywood Reporter, Chicago Public Radio, Young Money, JobRadio, Seventeen, CollegeRecruiter.com, UniversityofDreams.com, Wetfeet.com, WomenEntrepreneur.com, Women’s Business Online.

I have had the opportunity to spend some time on the phone with Lauren and have to say that she is a dynamic lady.  You will not want to miss her on DivaTalkRadio.

When:  Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Where:  http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live

Until next time, wear your heels well & I’ll see YOU at the show!

Kelli Claypool

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Now, let’s meet Pat!

As the sun sets in NAIROBI, KENYA the beautiful African plains are illuminated with mesmerizing orange and purple hues, with a hint of black.  Into the horizon the acacia trees stand tall and proud as two giraffes meet and greet each other.  It is a breathtaking scene…picture perfect! Such was the night, on Jan 5th, when a mother went into labour.  It had been a difficult pregnancy as it was the first and mother had not idea what to expect.  She was ready to have the baby, she was ready to see what could cause so much pain, would it be worth it…. anxiously she went through the laborious journey.

At approximately 4:00am Jan 6th, 197? Was born to this mother, a baby girl.  It was a surprise; she had thought the baby would surely be a boy!  So joyed, so thrilled, so happy was at the bundle of joy.  She named her baby girl Kagwiria, which translated means, to make one happy, to bring joy!

And so began my journey. 31 YEARS OF GROWING, LEARNING, BEING. INDEED  “BUT AS IT IS WRITTEN, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, EAR HATH NOT HEARD THE WONDERFUL THINGS THAT GOD HATH IN STORE FOR THOSE WHO LOVE HIM.” 1COR. 2:9

My name is Patricia Kagwiria Makhulo!  I am Creator and author of…

10 DEADLY Home Party Plan & Direct  Sales Business Mistakes!

The Little Black Book Of Home Party Plan Marketing Success!

My journey into the industry began roughly 15 years ago when my loving mother, determined to become financially secure enrolled to become a Herbal Life Distributor. Of her mothers’ endeavors, “I remember she would try and elicit interest in my brother and I, with promises that if we were dedicated we would reap great benefits. Sadly I thought it very embarrassing and demeaning to peddle material goods to people who did not seem interested and mocked us.

Like many I was once a struggling home based business owner.

“When I started in the Home Party Plan Industry I had zero skills- I had no sales skills, no marketing skills, no confidence, no direction, no warm market, a shoestring budget that I wasted instantaneously.  I had no clue, and I will tell you what, neither did my uplines.

Then I did what most other people do, jump from company to company only to have the same results!   I sat down one and looked honestly at the facts before.  The commonality that I found in my business was me.  The companies kept changing, I kept experiencing failure and I blamed everyone except me.   After this honest soul searching, it wasn’t the company, it wasn’t the compensation plan and people didn’t suck.  It was me!

I realized and discovered was that, what most home party plan consultants and home party plan sales representatives do not realize is that a home party plan business opportunity is the business of marketing!  Regrettably, many of us who pursue this industry have no idea how to market or promote our home based, home party business.

I have had the privilege to work with some notable experts in the Internet Marketing Industry and have seen & received veritable success. Among those I have worked with is The Renegade Marketer herself, Ann Sieg! Of me Ann says, “Patricia Kagwiria Makhulo, many people every single month with a 25% closing ratio (she sponsored 1 out of every 4 people she talked to)!” I know the secrets to marketing and generating substantial incomes online especially for Work At Home Mom’s and those in the Party Plan Industry

I have put together this system so that you can Work Smarter Not harder. I share the secret to my home party marketing success. I am leading a ton of women direct sales consultants and Home Party Plan Business builders to similar success! Here is the blueprint to generating a substantial income using both the Internet and other offline strategies.

Wow…what a great woman!

Show time:  Wednesday, March 11th at 2:00 p.m. EST at http://DivaTalkRadio.com/live

Until next time…wear your heels well & we’ll see YOU at the show!

Follow us on Twitter: @DivaTalkRadio

Kelli Claypool

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Linda Silbert, Ph.D. is a world-renowned educator, administrator, school counselor, speaker, award-winning author, and grandma, too. She has devoted her life to working with parents and their children to help make schooling more pleasant and successful.

Dr. Linda Silbert is a member of the LDA (Learning Disabilities Association of New York State), the IDA (International Dyslexia Association) and the ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development).

She and her husband, Alvin J. Silbert, Ed.D, are the founders and directors of STRONG Learning, Inc. which has two divisions. The service division offers a full range of tutoring, educational testing, counseling, and test prep in various counties in CA, CT, MA, NY, and VA. The publishing division produces and distributes books, workbooks, and phonics card games produced by the Silberts.

Dr. Linda also hosts weekly teleseminars for parents whose child is struggling in school academics, poor self-esteem, learning disabilities, organizational or study skills. Visit http://AskDrLindaSilbert.com for more information.

This outstanding woman is a wealth of knowledge and information.  You do not want to miss our show.  So, get your notepad and pen ready for our incredible show today.

When:  Today! March 4th at 2:00 p.m. EST

Where: http://blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio

You may be asking, what should I do? You should call all your friends and tell them about the show.  Oh yeah, don’t forget to Twitter about it as well.  There are many, many parents & children who struggle on a daily basis with school related issues.  Let’s get answers and solutions today!

Until next time…wear your heels well & we’ll see YOU at the show!

P.S. Did you know that Diva Talk has it’s own Twitter account? Well, yes it does. You can now follow DTR for show updates and all the buzz that happens around here.  So, what are you waiting for?  Follow us @DivaTalkRadio.

Kelli Claypool

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