strike a love match: you buy. we give. everyone wins. a special fire starter sessions program event.

 
 
It just takes one person to start a movement. Kinda like Toms Shoes. You buy a pair, he gives a pair. Or Shauna M., a White Hot reader who emailed me to say:

"Dear Danielle...Here's a question for you: I would love to donate a Fire Starter e-book to someone who would really love it/want it but can't afford to pay. I am not starting any business myself, but I would love to give it as a gift to someone. Is there someone from your birthday give-away that you know who would do a happy dance to receive the book? Let me know!"
Wow. Just giving. To give. And I thought, There's a party in here somewhere. So let's get it started. Fellow seekers and achievers, I'm thrilled to announce:






From Monday, September 27 to Friday, October 1, 2010 -- just this week, for every Fire Starter Sessions program purchased, we'll give one copy away: either to a friend of yours (you tell me who), or one to a happy stranger (we’ll pick ‘em together). Yep — you buy one for yourself. And together, we give one away — to an appreciative someone who will put the program to use.

There are two ways to give: you can gift the program to someone you already know; or to an aspiring entrepreneur you haven't met yet, who will be selected through a public voting process.

There is one way to receive: by applying.

I have no idea how this is going to go down — could fizzle, could blaze. Let's try it.

Here's how it works:

buyers. givers. philanthropists:

GIVING OPTION A: Pick a comrade who needs some fire.

STEP 1. Purchase a copy of The Fire Starter Sessions.

STEP 2. You can gift the program to someone you know. In the comments box below, let us know who you would like to have the gift copy donated to — just mention their name, and maybe why they're wonderful (but don't leave their actual email address in the comments box, or the spambots might find ‘em).

STEP 3: Email my lovely Communications Manager, [email protected] with the name + email address of your giftee. (I'm asking you to leave comments so we can publicly track how this is rolling out.) She’ll send them a gift copy. And they’ll love you forever.

GIVING OPTION B: Don’t have a friend in mind? Or simply can’t choose? Put your gift copy into the Love Match Mix. And let the world vote on the lucky winners.

STEP 1. Purchase a copy of The Fire Starter Sessions.

STEP 2: Choose to add your gift copy to the Love Match Mix. Our gifted copies will be awarded to winning applicants, who will have to apply, and then be selected by public voters. If you're adding to the Mix, please leave a comment in the comments box below to say that you're adding to the "Love Match Mix, please!" (I'm asking you to leave comments so we can publicly track how this is rolling out.)

STEP 3: And THEN email my lovely Communications Manager, [email protected] to say "Put my copy into the Love Match Mix"

then...

On Tuesday October 5 we'll tally up the number of copies we have to give away, and we'll open up the application process for people to win-earn the program. Applicants will be given the guidelines for throwing their hat into the ring to be gifted the program. The deadline will be tight. I'll then narrow down that list, and post the group of finalists on the site. Then! the public will vote to select the fabulous winners!

potential winners, entrants, those who want to be on the receiving end:

Been hankering for a copy of The Fire Starter Sessions but it hasn't been in the budget? Want to spark your dream, and throw some light on a strategy to make it happen? Okay! We'd love to help. Keep your eye on the prize. Subscribe to WhiteHotTruth.com if you haven't already, or check back in obsessively for breaking news.

As mentioned above, on October 5, we'll post sassy guidelines and virtual hoops to jump through in order to get into the Love Match Mix of potential winners. Soon after, finalists will be voted on by the free world to choose the actual winners! Please hold tight for instructions. If you email me this week to ask what the guidelines are, I'm just going to laugh wickedly, muhahaha! You have to wait till the 5th to apply.

Let the wild rumpus start!

Questions? Email [email protected]

> LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIRE STARTER SESSIONS

$150 for the full-tilt love. And! $5 from every purchased copy goes to the charity you choose: The Acumen Fund or Women for Women International



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75 comments so far. add your own.

 

we have our first gift copy in the Love Match Mix to gift!


Danielle LaPorte
27 Sep 10
 
 

Awwww that is so awesome! I nearly wish that I hadn't bought my copy yet so that I could do that!! :)) Good on you Danielle, I have a feeling this will blaze....... :) x


noreen
27 Sep 10
 
 

Danielle -

What a cool idea. I'll have to find a way to do the same thing sometime soon :-)

Dave


Dave Navarro
27 Sep 10
 
 

Hi Danielle,
I'm a damn info product junkie and Lord knows I probably don't need another.

But truthfully, I've been wanting The Fire Starter Sessions for a long time and I have a special friend named Anna who could really use a copy. She was laid off last summer and wants to use it as an opportunity to find a new, meaningful life path.

I think The Fire Starter Sessions will start her off on the right foot. :D

Thank you, Danielle, she of generous of heart and spirit.
Heather


heather allard
27 Sep 10
 
     

    Oops, I forgot to mention that I just purchased it and sent the email to your assistant. :D

    Thank you!
    Heather


    heather allard
    27 Sep 10
     
 

I would like to gift a copy to Miss Molly because she is a drop of sweet nectar and the whole world could use a little of what she has to offer


Maile Ellington
27 Sep 10
 
 

Danielle,

I dig it. Great idea.

Noah


Noah Fleming
27 Sep 10
 
 

Brilliant idea, not that that's a big surprise or anything. Sadly I am not in a position to give or receive (already got mine!) so all I can do is stand by and applaud... oh, and encourage anyone sitting on the fence about being a giver - FSS is GOOD, worth more in my opinion than courses being offered for considerably more.


tobias tinker
27 Sep 10
 
 

WOW, what a great idea, im hopeing to be on the receiving end, thanks for a chance to enjoy your wonderful work :)


Maria Palmaffy
27 Sep 10
 
 

great idea. I am inspired by your creativity and generosity...and I will be applying to be on the receiving end when direx are posted!


eliza
27 Sep 10
 
 

Love this, Danielle - not just for the giving aspect, though that is awesome - but because I truly believe that the FSS are more powerful if you work it with at least one other person. And this is a great opportunity to do that.

Wouldn't it be great if the gifters partnered up with the recipients and they all made some magic together?


Lianne Raymond
27 Sep 10
 
     

    re: "Wouldn't it be great if the gifters partnered up with the recipients and they all made some magic together?"

    yep - I'm hoping that happens, actually.


    Danielle LaPorte
    27 Sep 10
     
 

If anyone would like to connect one-on-one, i am looking for a sponsor to nominate me personally. Ive had my eye on the FSS for awhile and receiving this gift would make a world of difference in my life right now.

Please email me at [email protected]

Looking forward to your support in this brilliant opportunity.

Thank you~ N


Nicole
27 Sep 10
 
     

    PS I would love to share more about why in fact this would change my life, mean the world to me, lift me up, set me on fire. just message me please


    Nicole
    27 Sep 10
     
 

just purchased my cope and sending one to a very enthusiastic friend who needs a lift xx


lynne malan
27 Sep 10
 
 

Great Idea! It gave me the push to finally get the FSS. I'm sending a copy to my friend Bess who recently got married (congrats), moved to Montreal (amazing) and is a very talented graphic artist behind The English Muffin Blog/Shop (go check her out) & inspires me to get up and at 'em.


Sapna
27 Sep 10
 
 

This is a fabulous idea. I just purchased mine and am looking forward to working on this with my amazing friend Lauren.


Lyndsey
27 Sep 10
 
 

Thank you for doing this!! I have been waiting to purchase FSS and this gave me that last little nudge to make the commitment to myself and send a little love out to someone else!!

Thank you!!


Amber
27 Sep 10
 
 

Just purchased- was thinking about getting this for a while, but the nudge came in with this gorgeous offer- to gift the other copy to my sister who has amazing idea in the works, but like me, needs the fire.


Erin
27 Sep 10
 
 

I love this idea so much! I've already purchased FSS for myself but would like to know if can I buy one and donate it back so you can give away two? If that's a possibility let me know!


Amy
27 Sep 10
 
 

Have been considering for myself and this put me over the edge... Sharing with my soul-sister Michelle R! Thanks so much!!! :-)


Angel Sullivan
27 Sep 10
 
 

What a lovely touch of generosity. I would to gift the other copy to my good friend Dr. Deb Briggs.


Laurie Marrelli
27 Sep 10
 
 

O'le O'le Ole. I would love to gift the other copy with my beautiful friend Bettina. xo


Susana
27 Sep 10
 
 

Dearest Danielle, this is such a wonderful opportinity to give and receive. It's my first time here..i know so late to discover you and your wonderful inspiring work. I'be been reading up lots on your site here and im just sooo HAPPY to have found you today. Wish i could buy a copy of this wonderful e-book too but im currently short on cash. Would be nice if i could pa y this by installment. but i would like to be on the receiving end if possible. Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you and yours!


jacqueline
27 Sep 10
 
 

This is fabulous and inspiring. It's great that its contagious as well. :) May it inspire those who get FSS, Gift FSS, as well as other bloggers whom have the opportunity to spread this inspiration with their own products. :)


Lauren Rains
27 Sep 10
 
 

Oh happy day! Will be gifting the second copy to dear friend, ambitious fire of feminism and all things musical, wordy and fun, Miss Digressica. Thanks Danielle, so much love coming back to you too! xx


MissLA80
28 Sep 10
 
 

Thank you, Danielle! As others above have written, this inspiration of yours was just what I needed to make the commitment to FSS. I would like to give the second copy to my dear friend Geri, who has shared the ups and downs of the writing life with me.


Linda Cardillo
28 Sep 10
 
 

What a great idea! I love all the good karma that you generate in the world. Now I need to figure out what business I'm going to think about while I read your book. I should probably focus on one to make it more meaningful. I should probably only focus on one business in my life...humm.


Michelle McCullough
28 Sep 10
 
 

This is a brilliant idea. I've been wanting to buy the FSS for many moons but this pushed me over the edge. My good friend Abbi Little, a food distributor, is doing amazing things to change the way we all eat for the better. She's amazing and I hope FSS will help her over the hump as she builds her business.


britt
28 Sep 10
 
 

It's brilliant and genius and gorgeous, and fun! I'M jazzed to see how it plays out.


Neelima Baird
28 Sep 10
 
 

This is so great, I'm in! "Throw my copy into the love mix!"


Marjorie Taylor
28 Sep 10
 
 

Danielle! What a great idea... I've been hovering around buying the Firestarter Sessions for a while, but gifting a copy to my very good friend and new eco-consultant, Teresa Burrelsman (Eco Via Consulting) is just the kick I needed. She's doing brilliant work with sustainable design (in architecture, building and more) in the Puget Sound area of Washington. Thank you so much!


Channing Daniel
29 Sep 10
 
 

The perfect gift {smart + gorgeous + inspiring} for someone who embodies all 3. Thanks, Danielle! xo


Amanda
29 Sep 10
 
 

Wow, what a generous offer! I'm gifting my copy to my friend, Toni McGee Causey, because she's a firestarter of creativity already!


CJ Lyons
29 Sep 10
 
 

Fantastic! Angela Johnson absolutely rocks the role of entrepreneur and is definitely smart gorgeous and inspiring!


Heather Laughter
29 Sep 10
 
 

This is wonderful! I want to give a copy to my beautiful cousin-in-law who has a 4 kids and photography business. She's a hard working, cool, creative mama.


Carolyn Jensen
29 Sep 10
 
 

I love the firestarter sessions! Just bought a copy for one of my best friends to celebrate her new found freedom! Thanks perfect timing in so many ways!


cathy
29 Sep 10
 
 

happy 20th birthday to my beautiful and gritty best friend - your passion for life and your warm heart inspire me daily -- here we go fire starters! YOU ARE AMAZING!


Courtney
29 Sep 10
 
 

hi...its me! My gift copy goes in the Love Mix too:)


Shauna M
29 Sep 10
 
 

My friend Liz and I have had our eyes on the Firestarter Sessions for awhile. I'm so glad we can both get a copy this way!


Jenna/The Word Cellar
30 Sep 10
 
 

honestly having the fire starter sessions would be the magic wand that I feel my business needs waved ever so slightly. I've been doing so many projects pro-bono lately, burnt out, working wildly and still the funds are just not there... My fingers are crossed that one magically hot fire will find its way into my painting world...


lulu
30 Sep 10
 
 

“It’s about generosity ... It’s about getting to the heart of things …”

Thank you for brilliantly walking your wisdom.

Danielle, you’re a breath of fresh air. What a gift for us all!

I already know that Joyanne and I will love the Fire Starter experience.

oxoxox to you Danielle!


Amanda Winn
30 Sep 10
 
 

Granting Rachel Stiver's wish to have a Firestarter program copy because Rach likes Ms. LaPorte like a fat kid loves cake.
Signed - A fat kid who loves cake. <3


Linda Eaves
30 Sep 10
 
     

    That is so cool. That f'ing made my day. Linda - you are awesome. Thanks man!!!!


    Rachel
    30 Sep 10
     
 

Just the kick I needed to buy the full Firestarter sessions. Thanks, Danielle. I am gifting a copy to my daughter, Kelly Ort, who is trying to figure out how to make a life for herself. She has so many talents and doesn't realize them all.


Kim
30 Sep 10
 
 

Gifting to my little red headed fireball of a friend & favorite blogger, Talina of http://www.harvestofdailylife.com/ - because she is FABULOUS!! THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIFT THIS!


Mandy G
30 Sep 10
 
 

I've been considering FSS for myself for a while, wondering, do I need another project? THIS is what I needed to take the plunge. An opportunity to share with my fabulous friend, Marta. May the FSS bring her brilliant ideas, projects and creations to the world.


Natalia Tegler
30 Sep 10
 
 

I'd love to share in the generosity, put my copy in the Love Match Mix


Christine Jones
30 Sep 10
 
 

I am so excited to get started and to be able to give this to my dear friend Cynthia, who is an amazing videographer and filmmaker who inspires me all the time. Thank you for the opportunity to share the love!


Theresa Pridemore
30 Sep 10
 
 

beauty abounding. YAY!


Danielle LaPorte
30 Sep 10
 
 

Holy snapdragons! Receiving e-mails from all the generous Love Matchers (and grateful matchees) is a pleasure beyond measure. I'm loving watching this event unfurl...


Alexandra Franzen
30 Sep 10
 
 

there is no better feeling than knowing you have support and someone else so fully invested in your success that they would do anything for you. Igot this feeling yesterday when I recieved the fire starter sessions as a gift. I am so lucky to have a friend that cares about me this much, let's get some fire started court!


Kate
30 Sep 10
 
 

I'm going to give a copy to Alanna since she has been so fabulous to me and I want to do something to give back to her.


Rhonda
30 Sep 10
 
 

Would like the gift for Margarita Mejia (my mother) amazing woman with a beautiful heart and simmering dreams!!!


Marjory
30 Sep 10
 
 

Add me to the mix mama!!!!!!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE to receive a copy of the Firestarter Kit. It's been in my mind for months and I've been hoping a magical fairy would drop a copy on my lap. This is really awesome. Even if I don't get a copy I'm in love with this process. So amazing to GIVE!


Sally Hope
30 Sep 10
 
 

No more holding back I want to start my Fire Starter Journey NOW!! I would love to donate a copy of Fire Starter Sessions to my beautiful friend and mentor Jo Fife.


Tania
30 Sep 10
 
 

Add mine to the Love Match Mix please!


E Collins
1 Oct 10
 
 

Sending Fire Starter Matches to my girl, Bonster Monster! It's time to light some things up--are you ready?


Ouichi
1 Oct 10
 
 

Wow, what a good idea! Sounds like you're making a lot of difference in the world.
I'm not really able to buy yet... I'm curious and wish that time was right for me for soemthing like this. I do need to change my life... i'd like to recieve help... if the time is right for me :)


Pam
1 Oct 10
 
 

Love Match Mix, please! Thank you for the wonderful opportunity Danielle, I'm interested to see how this all pans out!


Leslie
1 Oct 10
 
 

What a super inspiring idea! Been curious for quite a while now. Would love to be entered into the Love Match Mix please - thank you so very much!


Audrey
1 Oct 10
 
 

Scccccrrrratch! Lighting the match and sending a little incendiary love to my bestie and biz partner, Lauren! let's light it up!! Our website is not live yet... but just y'all wait.... :)


Jen
1 Oct 10
 
 

The spirit and generosity of this opportunity was the motivation I needed to make the leap to buy the FSS. I've been eyeing it for quite some time :) I'm psyched to gift it to a fellow Go Girl Diane! Thanks Danielle.


Vikki
1 Oct 10
 
 

Sending some love (and fire) to my buddy, Anne-Marie!
This is fantastic!


Angela Punshon
1 Oct 10
 
 

My dear friend Chani, who's a beautiful & brilliant single mom, and is getting ready to kick off her empire! I hope hope hope that because it's not yet midnight in Vancouver that my gift will still go through! Thank you for your generosity and fabulous imagining of this concept!


Lisa
1 Oct 10
 
 

I'm lovin' this, and the kick-ass integrity you bring to this self-expresssion of yours. And am hoping to be on the giftee end of one of your amazing FSS bliss-boxes. Waiting for Oct 5. :)


Holly
1 Oct 10
 
 

Please add my copy to the Love Match Mix!


Catherine Ambrozewicz
1 Oct 10
 
 

Ms D.
U amaze me!


Shawn miller
4 Oct 10
 
 

Hi there, I've been checking email all morning for submissions guidelines. I'm looking forward to jumping through any virtual hoops you'll dangle before us.
My mission: to ease the pain caused by Postpartum Depression, and to support mothers and their families through this very challenging and vulnerable stage in their life.
I just came out of leading a support group in my community of Ithaca NY. I'm working on creating home study tools to make available for mamas who can't come to the meetings, either because they are too far away, or too sick to get out of bed. I know that the FSS will make anything I produce that much better, and since all of my community work is free of charge, I would so much like to receive a copy. either way, your work has already made a lot of difference for me, so thank you, thank you, thank you.


Yael Saar
5 Oct 10