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the divine law of the ugly chair, hot shopping and nyc love

Possibilities & The Divine Law of The Ugly Chair, my guest post on BinduWiles.com

In a past life, I did a bit of interior design work to pay the bills. This was a common scene: The homeowners and I do a walk through of their house. In the living room is a garish chair. Fugly. Usually a lounger, often with some kind of floral pattern. The couple has brought me in because they want fresh, contemporary, comfort. “What’s with the chair?” I ask. “We know it’s horrible, we hate it. But we haven’t had the money to get a new one.” Me: “Get rid of it this weekend.” Them: “But what will we sit on?” Me: “Sit on the floor. Pile up on the couch. You’ll figure it out. The sooner you get rid of it, the sooner the right chair will show up.”

Here's the monumentally important philosophical point: The Divine Law of the Ugly Chair applies as much to furniture and stuff, as it does to lovers, jobs, and thought forms. Please head over to BinduWiles to read the full article.

And if you're inspired, join in The Shed Project. I'm an active member in the Shed-venture, and I'll be writing more in the coming weeks about the terror, ecstasy, and thrilling efficiency of letting go-go-go.

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Fresh WhiteHot
I just gave my website a facial. Newness =
: HOT SHOP! which now includes an extended list of People You Need To Know (like, coaches, writers, and other life-supporters), some Most Recommended Resources, and a spiffed up personal Amazon store.
: RAVES! fabulous things (most of it unsolicited, even!) that purchasers of The Fire Starter Sessions are saying.
: GIGS: A calendar of upcoming speaking gigs + events in NYC, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland OR, and next week in the Salt Lake City area.

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NEW YORK, I love you.
Two things:
1) I'm speaking at the Rich, Happy, Hot Live event at Donna Karan's Urban Zen Center on November 13. It will be an epic 3 day event. I'll be hanging for most of it because I'm mad-crazy about everyone involved and the chickas who have registered so far. Not sure, but I think it's almost sold out (only 150 places.) Check it out, make it happen if you can.

2) SAVE THE DATE. Tweet up Anniversary! Were you at the Thom Bar in SOHO last September with some really hot mamas + me? You'd remember if you were. Details are in the works but Bindu Wiles (who I met at said legendary Tweet Up) and I are looking at Thursday November 11, Wednesday November 10 for a gathering. Just to drink and laugh. No microphones or sign up sheets. The world is invited. Stay tuned.

Lovetothelove,

 

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!

 

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...