Dear Universe

Thank you for your kindness and generosity over the years! Especially the gift of my daughters.

Please help me to recognize the clues you are sending to point me toward the next evolution of my business and welcome these clues with an open mind.

This is important because deep down I am a spiritual person and recognizing the power of my soul and the universe makes me feel live.

I will be an impartial observer of what makes me happy and write it down in my notebook. And also notice any other messages you send me {no matter whom the messenger}.

Thank you!
~Christie

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Online Resource Roundup: April

Check out this awesome list of online classes, programs, and resources offered by entrepreneurial women to help you live your best life. If you have an online offering available in April that supports women entrepreneurs please share in the comments. If you’d like to be included in the next roundup, please fill out this form for consideration. Thanks!

Spotlight

This month we are shining the spotlight on Christyna Lewis’s SquareOne launch.

SquareOne
With: Christyna Lewis
Price: $167
Description: In 5 weeks, establish a clear weekly, step by step, financial ritual that gives you clarity to move forward with confidence. Surprises no longer need to be crises. Wouldn’t a different relationship with your money make your path lighter?
More Info: http://beeventures.org/sweetness-er-services/sqone/
Sales Close: April 4, 2012

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And now, on to the full list…have fun, grow, learn, explore, live!

~~~April~~~

Business Growth & Personal Development

Open Office Hours

With: Christie Halmick
Price: Free
Description: Brainstorming one-on-one with Christie Halmick of Jewels Branch Creative {on Skype}. Let’s shine a light on your brilliance and explore the best ways to showcase that brilliance in a polished, authentic online brand.
More Info: http://jewelsbranch.com/hire-us/open-office-hours
On: April 3, 2012

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Lucky Bitch Bootcamp

With: Denise Duffield-Thomas
Price: Early bird $500
Description: 6 weeks of crazy manifesting, miracles and magic with life coach and author of Lucky Bitch, Denise Duffield-Thomas. Discover the step-by-step formula to creating luck in your business, love life and attract money like a mofo.
More Info: http://www.luckybitchbootcamp.com
Sales Close: April 16, 2012

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Maybe Baby

With: Randi Buckley
Price: $575
Description: Maybe Baby is a 6 week program for women who are ambivalent about motherhood but hear the whisper of ‘maybe’ in their heart. I help you uncover your truth and be at peace with it, whatever it may be.
More Info: http://www.randibuckley.com/maybe-baby/
Sales Close: April 20, 2012

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The Marketing On-Ramp: A Special Six-Week Program to Steer Your Business Onto the Road to Success

With: Jan Schochet
Price: $597
Description: A 6 week program consisting of 4 one-on-one 60 minute private coaching sessions plus 6 worksheets, 2 checklists, 3 special reports, and a 7 point website analysis.
More Info: http://bit.ly/GJhqKt
Sales Close: April 30, 2012

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A Month Of Endless Possibility

With: Heather Thorkelson
Price: $76
Description: A month-long group coaching experience, designed to get you moving confidently towards your goals…with my support, and the encouragement of a select group of incredible peers. Consider this your catapult…your opportunity to make a quantum leap forward.
More Info: http://heatherthorkelson.com/group-coaching/
Sales Close: April 30, 2012

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Health & Wellness

Cleanse with Style–Spring Cleanse

With: Holli Thompson
Price: $297
Description: The “What’s your cleansing style?” quiz, Virtual and live classes, an E-Recipe book, meal plans, shopping lists, beverage lists, the salad-styler, and more, all on a members only site geared towards your cleansing style.
More Info: http://www.cleansewithstyle.com
Sales Close: April 18, 2012

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Motivation: find it, keep it and rock it your way

With: Sarah Yost and Christie Inge
Price: Free
Description: Free teleclass to help you find the motivation you need to create the life, body and business you crave.
More Info: http://bit.ly/gettheemotivated
On: April 19, 2012 (mp3 will be available after call)

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5 Week Get Up & Go, Eat for More Energy Bootcamp

With: Laurie Erdman
Price: $347 early bird, $447 full price
Description: We all need it want more of it – energy. Learn how to eat for more energy so you can live your life to fullest.
More Info: http://www.chronicwellnesscoaching.com/getupandgoin30/
Sales Close: April 23, 2012

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Selfish for 27 days

With: Susana Frioni
Price: $150
Description: For 27 days we’ll gather in our digital temple…a sacred space created just for the selfish ones…where supreme self care, deep self inquiry and genuine self expression matter. We’ll soak in the the deep wisdom + raw revelations of 8 inspiring Feature Guests as we honour our own commitment to putting our health + happiness first. This is our time to pause, breathe + recalibrate.
More Info: www.selfishfor27days.com
Sales Close: April 23, 2012

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~~~May~~~

Business Growth & Personal Development

Fly Away Travel Writing Class

With: Tracey Ceurvels
Price: $325
Description: Fly Away Travel Writing Class is a thrilling 5-week course in which you’ll discover ideas for stories, how to write a winning pitch letter, tips on landing your first assignment, and much more. Just imagine: you wake up in a different location each month, armed with your MacBook Air and ideas for stories…excited for your next adventure once you file your story.
More Info: http://thebusyhedonist.com/classes/fly-away-travel-writing-class/
Sales Close: May 4, 2012

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Family

North Star Sessions

With: Candace Smyth
Price: $197
Description: A 4-week program for women going through separation or divorce. Here to inspire and hold a space for you to navigate your own healing and movement forward from wherever you are in the process.
More Info: http://candacesmyth.com/north-star-program
Sales Close: May 2, 2012

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~~~Ongoing~~~

Business Growth & Personal Development

3, 2, 1 Launch BOOTCAMP

With: Anastasia Valentine
Price: $497
Description: 3, 2, 1 Launch BOOTCAMP is a hands on program for entrepreneurs and small businesses to guide them through everything from Idea through Launch! Ideation for Profit, Social Media, Online Marketing, Soft Launches, PR and Go to Market all included in the price of this fabulous program!
More Info: http://sandboxpm.traindom.com/

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30-Day Fast-Action Coaching Program

With: Shay de Silva
Price: $697
Description: A one-on-one 30-day program to get you totally clear on where you want to be and how to get there. We’ll work together to create a detailed action plan and I’ll keep you accountable every step of the way!
More Info: http://solutiongarden.com/action-planning/

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Corporate Sponsorship Success E-course

With: Michelle Christie
Price: $495
Description: This 4-week workshop will cover the steps necessary to secure sponsorship, as well as useful tips when faced with some typical challenges along the way.
More Info: http://www.macswomenonline.com/corporate_sponsorship_ecourse.html

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The Dr Laura Ciel Show

With: Dr Laura Ciel
Price:Free
Description: Anyone have a question they want to ask on radio? If you feel frustrated, depressed, overwhelmed, hopeless and lack energy in your personal life, relationships, career/money and/or your health/body you may be on the edge of an exceptional leap!
More Info: http://1oneworldleadership.com/events/the_dr_laura_ciel_show/

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Foundations for Unshakable Joy™

With: Stephenie Zamora
Price: $97
Description: Experience unshakable joy, passion, deep fulfillment and the essential knowledge of what exactly you want and what specifically it takes to make that happen. This program is a work-at-your-own-pace online experience that will help you make positive shifts in your life, FAST.
More Info: http://www.myawesomelifemastery.com/

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The Girl’s Guide to Web Design

With: Amanda Aitken
Price: $397
Description: The fun and feisty online course for creative women who want to ditch their fear of code, unleash their inner designer and create an awe-inspiring WordPress blog or site!
More Info: http://girlsguidetowebdesign.com/enroll

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How to Actually Make Money

With: Jenny Shih
Price: Free
Description: How to Actually Make Money is a FREE course for coaches and other web-based entrepreneurs. It was created specifically for purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are struggling to make money doing what they love.
More Info: http://jennyshih.com/make-money/

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How to Get Your First 1000 Subscribers

With: Jenny Shih
Price: $67
Description: You’ve heard that “having a list” is one of the best ways to grow your online business, but you’re not sure how to find all those people and get them to subscribe. In this class you will learn exactly how to get your first 1000 subscribers with down-to-earth, practical, specific how-to instruction… superhero style.
More Info: http://jennyshih.com/grow-your-list/

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Pinterruption

With: Jessica Kupferman
Price: $99 til March 5, then $199
Description: An online course that helps business owners get started using Pinterest for business, branding, SEO, website traffic, and more!
More Info: http://www.pinterruption.com

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Track This!

With: Brittni Mehlhoff
Price: $17
Description: Track This! is packed with actionable worksheets, charts, and questions designed to help you figure out what your true (and very specific) goals are when it comes to your business, and how to stay on track and accomplish those goals once they are set.
More Info: http://papernstitchblog.com/trackthis/

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Vibrant Life Master Class

With: Maddy Vertenten
Price: $197
Description: The Vibrant Life Master Class is a self-paced course for women delving into the questions, practices and action-steps that culminate in the creation of a Healthy + Beautiful life. Modules include: Heeding the Call to Greater Depth & Meaning; Vibrant Health; Owning the Feminine Art of Creation; Money Savvy, Meaningful Service, and Changing the World; plus two 30-minute private coaching sessions with Maddy.
More Info: http://vibrantone.com/vibrant-life-master-class/

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Wealth of the Self Program

With: Evelyn Kalinosky
Price: $997, ongoing enrollment – 12 month program
Description: When you have built your inner wealth, your wealth of the self — when financial, physical, emotional, spiritual, relationship, and creativity are all balanced, congruent and firing on the same cylinders–surprise events that pull at your attention no longer eclipse your well being.
More Info: http://www.evelynkalinosky.com/wealth/

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Finances

Accounting SPOT

With: Holly
Price: Free, $40/one time or $25/month
Description: Making small business accounting simple. Giving biz owners the tools they need to take control of their business finances.
More Info: http://accountingspotonline.com

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Conscious Bookkeeping Method: Home Study Program

With: Bari Tessler Linden
Price: $300
Description: This self-guided, step-by-step and comprehensive online home study course is packed with Tools for Financial Transformation. Charged with practical action steps, teeming with deep reflection cues, and guided by a nurturing curiosity – you’ll be guided your relationship with money on every level, at your own pace.
More Info: http://baritessler.com/programs/home-study-program

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Tools for Financial Transformation: Introductory Video Course

With: Bari Tessler Linden
Price: $45
Description: This 4-part video series presents Bari Tessler Linden’s Conscious Bookkeeping method in lively, bite-sized morsels of transformative genius. If you’re ready for a jump start into a more conscious and fulfilling relationship with money, you won’t want to miss it!
More Info: http://baritessler.com/programs/transformation-video-course

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Wake Up With Mint Course

With: Bari Tessler Linden
Price: $65
Description: This multi-media training course has everything you need to start a money practice with the hip & handy web-based personal finance app, Mint.com. You’ll get a comprehensive video training guide to Mint, plus a soulful guide through the psychological, emotional, and spiritual considerations of tracking your finances.
More Info: http://baritessler.com/programs/mint-course

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Health & Wellness

Fast Fitness to Go

With: Shay de Silva
Price: $120
Description: Get fit and firm in 25 minutes anytime, anywhere…no equipment needed! This unique program delivers three new 25-minute workout videos directly to your inbox each month.
More Info: http://fastfitnesstogo.com/monthly-packages/

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Inspired Running

With: Christy Lambert
Price: $10 a month
Description: Inspired Running is an online community of beginning runners/walkers, offering personalized support, motivation & feedback. The intent is to inspire as many people as possible to reach their fitness and life goals using inspiration to pave the way.
More Info: http://inspiredrunning.com/join/

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Soul Work & Creativity

Intuitive Bridge Alignment Circle

With: Bridget Pilloud
Price: $20 a month (paid quarterly or yearly)
Description: A once-a-month Intention andAlignment Teleconference Call, helping people enact positive change through energetic alignment! In an hour, you’ll feel connected and confident to reach your goals!
More Info: http://www.intuitivebridge.com/blog/2012/02/the-alignment-circle/

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Intuitive Bridge Healing Circle

With: Bridget Pilloud
Price: Free
Description: A once-a-month teleconference with a guided meditation followed by group energetic healing followed by healing for those who request it. It’s an opportunity for people to feel better spiritually and energetically. Although the call is free, it is only available to people who are part of Bridget’s free Soul-Note Program. When you sign up for that, you’re given access to the healing call as well.
More Info: http://www.intuitivebridge.com/get-a-free-copy-of-bridgets-button-book/

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Real-Time Curiosity Sessions

With: Andrea Lewicki
Price: $27
Description: 30 minute session with Andrea. Practical application of your curiosity as a catalyst for change. Immediately useful and a whole new way to experience curiosity.
More Info: http://thelewickiagency.com/real-time-curiosity/

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Women Branching Out: Kimberly Riggins

I’m so happy to have Kimberly Riggins as the Women Branching Out interviewee today.

Kimberly is a body image expert and creator of The Art of Eating Chocolate Naked, a movement that challenges women all across the world to accept and love themselves just as they are. She’s the author of the book “Love Your Naked Ass.” You can visit www.eatchocolatenaked.com to receive her free Mirror Mantra and Body Love Kit.

Q: Tell us about The Art of Eating Chocolate Naked. Who do you love to help, and why?

The Art of Eating Chocolate Naked is actually a metaphor. Although I do enjoy eating chocolate in the buff and often recommend this to my readers and clients because of the profound effect it has on your life, this movement is really about reigniting your senses, dropping your self-defeating behaviors and learning to accept and love yourself for who you are right NOW.

I wholeheartedly believe the path to happiness and pleasure starts with loving yourself from the inside out. I have learned, through my own personal journey, that in order to live a fulfilling life, you MUST let go of the guilt, shame and hang-ups you have around your body, food and relationships and most importantly you have to practice being present every single day.

Obviously, I am completely inspired to help women because I know what it feels like to harbor low self-esteem, crazy body image issues and dull, lifeless relationships. On the flip side, I also know what it takes to shift that completely around and fall madly in love with yourself and your life regardless if you’ve reached your “destination.”

The truth is, as Ralph Waldo Emerson eloquently said, “Life is a journey, not a destination.”

Q: You recently published your first book, Love Your Naked Ass, 80 Gentle Ways to Transform Your Life, Restore Your Serenity & Rediscover Happiness. Can you share one of your tips from the book with us?

Wow. I have so many tips I would love to share. In fact, if anyone would like to get a taste of Love Your Naked Ass, you can get your hands on a FREE excerpt by going here.

One of my favorite tips that I share in my book that has absolutely changed the course of my own life involves learning to become your very own best friend.

I think it’s imperative that you learn everything about yourself first before venturing into a relationship. Become your own best friend and learn to love being in your own company before inviting anyone else in.

Spend one on one time getting to know YOU. What are your likes, dislikes, personal and professional boundaries, values? What makes you angry, excited, and happy? What turns you on? Turns you off? What gives you pleasure? Brings you joy?

I know this may sound strange but if you can’t meet your own needs and wants, and you do not have clear boundaries, you will never find true happiness. You will always be looking for others to provide you with that “missing piece” when truthfully; it’s not their job. It’s yours!

So how do you become your own best friend? The fastest, most effective to do this is to schedule what I call, “ME Dates.”

A “Me Date” is when you take yourself out and participate in something enjoyable without having to rely on another to keep you company.

Take yourself out to that 5-star restaurant you have been dying to try, take in that movie you desperately have been yearning to see, go to that little coffee shop and enjoy a latte (guilt free) while devouring your favorite book or magazine, hike in the park while inhaling nature, or grab your bike and helmet and hit the trails.

Honestly, it’s irrelevant what you choose to do. The point is to get to know yourself, like you would your best friend. Love her. Talk to her. And most importantly, learn to have to fun with her.

Q: Tell us about the process of writing and publishing your book. What do you wish you’d know when you started? What did you learn about yourself in the process?

Writing and publishing a book is definitely an adventure. There are so many different avenues you can take to get your work into print.

There are also so many questions you have to ask yourself before you take on this kind of endeavor.

Why are you writing this? Who are you writing this for? What is your goal? Do you want the sole rights to your book? Do you want to self-publish or look for a publishing house? Do you want an agent? An editor? A designer? Help with formatting? Do you want it in hardback? Paperback? Kindle? Do you have a time frame in mind? How will you market it? Who will you market it to? The list questions could go on and on.

I honestly didn’t have any expectations going into this. I knew there would be a huge learning curve and I was up for challenge. I actually found the whole process fascinating.

This entire experience taught me that I have the power to do anything. If there is a will, there is always a way.

Q: You have an ongoing interview series with so many awesome women called “Love Your Naked Ass Warrior Series.” What have you learned from those interviews?

The Love Your Naked Ass Warrior Series features fierce female luminaries who dare to defy the social norm in unconventional ways in order to inspire and empower the world one woman at a time.

Honestly, the series has exceeded my own expectations. Initially, my goal was to provide content for my readers, as well as to help these amazing women spread their message. But it has definitely morphed into so much more…

Listening to their stories, reading their books, taking some of their programs has helped me figure out who I want to be and has definitely played a part in how I show up in the world.

Q: Who are your business role models? and why?

My business role models are women entrepreneurs who run their business around their children. I am in awe what they can accomplish while raising a family. They inspire me and give me the strength to keep moving forward. (I currently am building my business around a 3 year old…not an easy feat.)

Q: As a mom how do you think women can best model self-acceptance and healthy body images for their daughters (and sons)?

Learning to truly love yourself is the best gift and lesson you can give/teach your children. Your children watch your every move so be conscious how you treat yourself.

Q: When you are eating chocolate naked (or not), what are your favorites?

Lately I have been devouring homemade chocolate. Yes, I make my own.

The last batch consisted of raw coconut butter, raw cacao powder, pure maple syrup, dash of sea salt, hemp seeds, raw golden berries and chopped hazelnuts.

If I am buying chocolate, my current favorites include Sweet Riot, Dagoba, Endangered Species, NewTree, Good Cacao Superfood Chocolate, and Vosges.

Kimberly Riggins is a body image expert, negative self-talk warrior and a transformational catalyst who inspires women to let go of their body hang-ups and kick their inner critical bitch to the curb. She is the author of the book, “Love Your Naked Ass” and the creator of The Art of Eating Chocolate Naked, a movement that challenges women all across the world to accept and love themselves just as they are. Her primary mission: To have each and every woman she meets be able to look at themselves in the mirror and smile back at what they see. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

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