general + announcements

november was…liberating, luxurious + luminous

The past 30 days brought some grandiose gifts: I secured a book deal with Random House (!), and experienced a game-changing speaking gig with Rich Happy & Hot LIVE. And the champagne is still flowing. Here are the highlights:

articles + illuminations

: when it’s time to stop healing and bust outta purgatory (and what my crush on ed harris has to do with enlightenment). Jumping for joy can be counter-intuitive when you've been despairing long term. If you're languishing in Bardo — that liminal space between death and rebirth — maybe it's time to declare that you have decided to live. DON'T WAIT FOR HEALING TO BEGIN. Bust out, over and onward.

: the declaration of deserving. I've been asking around: "What do you think you're entitled to?" "What do you know that you deserve?" My take: you are worthy of your desires. Really wanting what you want gives you the power to get it. Read THE DECLARATION OF DESERVING...just because you're here.

: rich, happy & hot advice: surrender, act now, just breathe. Some party favors from my recent trip to NYC for Rich Happy & Hot LIVE. Marie Forleo put on an impeccable show, and made it all flow like a chilled glass of coconut water. If you missed the event — or even if you didn't — here's my RICH, HAPPY & HOT RECAP.

interviews + spotlight shining

: the radical practical for natural dreamers. I've got some news, and it might sting: passion is not enough. Love and art have an ROI. You need to systemize, scrutinize, and get uptight — at least temporarily. A guest-article for Marie Forleo. Because OPPORTUNISM + TALENT EXPLOITATION can still be rooted in integrity.

: criticism sucks, or does it? how to manage it with dignity. A contribution to Talent Zoo, a mega-hub for careers in advertising, marketing and digital media. How to approach your criticizer with compassion, get closure, and yeah — LICK YOUR WOUNDS.

: the netsetter: interview. Thursday Bram of The Netsetter series at Work Awesome interviewed me on time management and proportion, creative bubbles, CURIOSITY + OBSESSION. And looky here — the feature got tagged by USA Today. All in a day's work.

sightings + meet-ups

> Vancouver, BC: Saturday, January 22, 2011
I'm co-hosting Chris Guillebeau's release party for The Art of Non-Conformity. Stay tuned.

> Portland, Oregon: June 3 - 5, 2011
World Domination Summit with Chris Guillebeau. This is going to be a total love fest of activators and friends! It's ALREADY 80% sold out so get on it.

And off we go into December, friends. Go deep. Stay light.

 

monthly round up: october was…gripping, generous + golden

: spiritual salve for worrywarts. There's pain all around us. It's tempting to fret, pace, yank your hair...and worry yourself into the ground. But it's not pro-active. So refuse to do it. TRANSFORM ANXIETY INTO ACTION, and be helpful, instead of harrowed.

: transparency as a teaching tool. As Malcolm Gladwell says, "Authenticity is the new cool." So give details. Name names. Spell it out. And share your Big Emotion Moments. Dig into my TRIED AND TRUE transparency techniques to rock your blog, your biz, and your authenticity barometer.

: self-flagellation, posing as purity. Minimalism is the go-to trend across the blogosphere. I'm all for white space, clarity and concision -- but there's a dark side to the de-cluttering movement. Fear, loathing and self-denial can masquerade as "right action." And that ain't right. AFFIRM YOUR GOODNESS, not your lack. (more...)

 

love match winners!

The following fortunate (and strategic) lovelies are the Love Matchees / winners of The Fire Starter Sessions program!

Kai Soremekun, Patsy Kay Kolesar, Tessa Zeng, Kimberly Gill, Maia Duerr, Brittany Jade Trubridge, Holly Smith.

Yay one n' all!
xo

 

monthly round up: september was fully-saturated, swift…and soft

Here's a White Hot recap of the planet's last 30 revolutions:

If you're opening this email TODAY, FRIDAY OCTOBER 1, it's the final day for the LOVE MATCH EVENT. Ends at midnight.
Buy 1 Fire Starter Session. We give 1. 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.
CHECK IT OUT.

: the initiated woman. She knows that kindness is fertile, that compassion is a lever, and that the shortest distance between you and me is...love. INITIATE YOURSELF.

: traffic, tears and tenderness. Vulnerability is valuable. Stories are effectual. And yep — soul sells. PUT SOME HUSTLE IN YOUR BUSTLE with 17 lessons from 5 years of on-line hustling.

: 7 things I know about active letting go. De-cluttering is a practice — like meditating or playing the piano. Shedding, clearing and carving space is a creative act. AND IT'S GONNA HURT. FACT.

interviews

: it's not about the grammar, it's about the passion. My interview with Amelia Critchlow. Moxy, deep listening and a parable set in high school. My high school. READ IT HERE.

: Creative sovereignty, publishing, Paris...and lobster My interview with Girl Habits. CRACK OPEN THE SHELL.

: Crafting crafts + ideas. My interview with Moth & Squirrel. "You want enlightenment? Tile my house!" And other things my Buddhist Lama friend said to me. GET CRAFTY.

sightings + soul merch

: engaging eCourses: how to motivate others to get the results they want. Info without action isn’t worth much. To bridge the gap, Kelly Kingman + Pace Smith interviewed moi (and brilliant others like Sonia Simone, Charlie Gilkey, Mark Silver, Scott Stratten and Pam Slim). The result? Engaging eCourses — a must-read for anyone designing a virtual workshop. CHECK IT OUT.

: save the dates. I've got a stream of speaking gigs in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland and NYC. Find out where I'm gonna crowdsurf next (spiritually, not literally). PERUSE MY UPCOMING EVENTS

Autumn Love,

 

new york, salt lake city + seattle…here i come!

After taking a few months off of public speaking to launch The Fire Starter Sessions, set up a new home, road trip with my kid, and generally deepen into the how of my what...I am getting my heels and lip gloss back on! Gimme the mic. It's time to levitate.

salt lake city area

Noah's South Jordan, Utah: Friday, September 24
StartUp Princess, Touch Point
"The Startup Princess Annual Event for Women Entrepreneurs...to share and discuss every aspect of starting and growing a business."
TICKET INFO...

seattle

Seattle: Monday, November 8
Ladies Who Launch: Dream It, Launch It, Live It! Global Conference
"...a distinctive, boutique conference experience that will help take women everywhere to the next level of their lives. We will deliver the encouragement, advice, authentic tools and inspiration you need to launch your dream business – and your dream life!"
TICKET INFO...

new york city

New York City: Nov 12 - 14, 2010
Rich, Happy + Hot... LIVE EVENT with Marie Forleo
Donna Karan's Urban Zen Institute, Manhattan
TICKET INFO...

This is going to be a magical experience.
Only 150 places are available, and about 40 have sold already so...boogie on.
I'm THRILLED to be sharing the stage over the three days with Marie Forleo and Kris Carr...and at Donna Karan's Urban Zen Center!!! Dreamy.

I'll be speaking on The Business of Deep Courage: How to Harness Your Sincere Ambition

There's a kind of ambition that comes from your soul. It's beyond the status quo, to-do lists, and comparison. It's fiery. It's complicated. It's simple. It's original. Sound like you?

When you tend to your truest ambition with fierce love and intelligence, things begin to flow: ideas, cash, clear strategy, results. The right people connect with you; you see the most direct routes to making things happen; challenges feel like freedom-training rather than cursed obstacles. You will discover the equation of joy + service that = cashola.

This success does not happen without plenty of courage. You cannot avoid your deepest desires and expect to create something sustainable. Devotion to your sincere ambition — and to the collective is essential. This is the deep business of courage. It's practical, and smart, and…hot.

Sound like you?

It will.

Registration is now OPEN!

 

monthly round up: august was…expansive

August was ripe with road trips and permission slips. Here's a round up of the past month:

: depression vs. sadness: the power of mincing words. Sadness strips you raw. Depression muffles and muddles. When you respect the difference, you're closer to the cure. SHARPEN YOUR LEXICON, READ HERE. (more...)

 

rich, happy and hot b-school + loving it up in nyc this november

part 1:

Marie Forelo and I jammed last week on her Rich, Happy & Hot B-School. I've seen the course plan and it's just the kind of work that makes me think, "I'm so glad someone is doing this the smart way."

I'm giving B-School a double thumbs up because:

: B-school materials are logical and uber practical, (like this Instant Money Maker campaign - yep - it's that simple, if you understand the psychology behind it.)
: Marie is a love-driven entrepreneur with stellar intentions.
: The emphasis is on making money online (and every business is about making money online) and MARKETING.
: Marie and her B-School partner, Laura Roeder actually make lotsa of money online. They have a track record.
: B-School is the ideal support system after working with me as a “1-on-1 client or a FIRE STARTER SESSION reader.
: (yep, I'm an affiliate, but I'm not an e-ho', my rep's on the line with every recommendation and I refer sparingly - hope you've noticed.)

: ... and Marie + Laura, win the prize for most innovative and sexy product launch. Check out their Give Me the Funk VIDEO HERE.

Enrollment is CLOSING this Thursday, August 19 at midnight PST - it will sell out, because these ladies make stuff happen.

**** CLICK HERE for B-School pricing and enrollment info. ****

part 2
whereby we set NYC on fire

Marie is hosting her annual Rich, Happy and Hot LIVE Event:
November 12 - 14
New York City
at Donna Karan's Urban Zen Foundation

I'll be rocking the stage (yeah!!!) for one of the days with Marie and one of our favourite wellness mavericks, Kris Carr of Crazy Sexy Cancer/Oprah-sweetheart, founder of CrazySexyLife.com renown.

This will be a really special event...Marie has built so many layers of love into the weekend. I'm deeply excited and honoured. (And to speak at DKNY's Urban Zen Foundation has been a dream of mine!)

THE SPECIAL OFFER The next 25 people to register for B-School, will get a $300 event voucher toward the Rich, Happy & Hot LIVE November Event. So if the Rich, Happy & Hot LIVE in November sounds like something you want to do, register for B-School now and lock-in the $300 savings.

Follow your heart...

 

monthly round up: july was…encouraging

If you're just dropping in and want to catch up on what happened here this month... (more...)

 

 

pay what you can amazeballs: a brief update + plea for patience

re: it’s pay what you can day. happy birthday to…us!

So, like, I thought of doing this crazy "Pay what you can" event for The Fire Starter Sessions on my birthday. I didn't think much of it. I thought it would be great if 70 or so people jumped on the rad' offer. MY VA, Dawn, thought "No problem! We can so handle the response!" And while I was getting salt-scrubbed (because it was my birthday,) over SEVEN HUNDRED people made offers between $20 and $200 dollars. SURPRISE!

I accepted 99% of offers. And in the few cases where I did not, I sent out (or will be sending out) a complimentary chapter.

I'll be writing about the lessons learned and tears of wonderment and incredible stories soon. But for now: WE ARE PROCESSING ORDERS OUT THE WAZOO!

If you haven't heard from us yet, or have been invoiced but haven't received the link, please and pretty please lend us your patience. Processing 700+ orders is a very big job. A happy, delightful job, just takes a bitta time and patience.

Hang tight. Is will so be worth the wait.

Big Love,
Danielle
(and the amazing VA, Dawn, and the amazing elves recruited to help respond to the deluge.)

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INTERVIEWS

WomanzWorld cornered me in my favourite cafe to talk business. WATCH HERE

Toni Reece from The People Academy asked me about resistance and hope. READ HERE