Indie Business Blog

Getting to Know You: Leesa Barnes

A Social Butterfly North of the Border

Earlier this year, I had a fantastic lady on Indie Business Radio. That's not terribly unusual of course, but this lady is a real dynamo. Unfortunately for me, I had to be out of town to speak at a conference on the day she was booked as my guest. Thankfully, my friend and fellow Indie Beauty Network member Jamila White (@ecommercediva) came to the rescue and guest hosted the show in my absence.

                   

When I listened to the show later, I realized what a treat I had missed by not being able to interview Leesa Barnes myself. But thanks to technology, we've stayed in touch. Leesa is a fantastic person to know, a perfect candidate for my Getting to Know You column.

Getting To Know You: Tanea Smith

Introducing An Inspirational Indie Sister

One of the best things about having a blog, a radio show, a Twitter account (@indiebusiness), serving as president of the Indie Beauty Network and being so socially connected online is that I meet tons of interesting people. Recently, I met a beautiful Indie Sister whose personality, style and positive disposition warmed me up in no time. So you know I had to tell you about her.

                             

Tanea Smith is owner and creative director at She's Got Papers, a New York-based creator of fine stationery including the most adorable baby business cards. Tanea was kind enough to send me a box of her writing papers, and while I'm tempted to keep them because they are so pretty, I've already started using them so I can spread the beauty around a bit. Indies, get to know my new friend Tanea Smith.

Getting to Know You: 10 Interesting Things About the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild

Last week, I accepted an invitation to speak at the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild's 2009 Annual Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers at the Miramonte Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, California. I am honored and excited, not only because my topic is "Become the News You Want to Be," but also because I get to work with my photographer/videographer husband and co-business and home leader to create another fantastic promotional video for the organization. Here's the one we did earlier this year at their conference in Vermont.

               

The Soap Guild is an institution in the world of soapmaking. Everyone who makes soap should be a part of the Soap Guild. The people are warm, smart and fun. You'll learn a lot and you'll have a great time growing your business around like-minded people who understand how exciting it is to stand over a pot of water, oil and lye, and watch them slowly transform into a household product that you can use yourself, give away as gifts or even better, sell at a profit. Today, I want you to get to know the Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild.

Getting to Know You: 10 Interesting Things About Jamila White

I am fascinated by attorneys like me who pursue non-traditional career paths. One such person is Tax Girl. Her blog is funny and interesting. Subscribe to it so you can learn stuff you need to know about taxes. Tax Girl has a category at her blog called Getting To Know You. Since I can't think of a better title for this category at my blog, I'm borrowing Tax Girl's.

            

In my Getting To Know You column, I'm going to share with you ten interesting things about someone I know personally and professionally. Let's begin. My first Getting To Know You column features Jamila White. That's me and Jamila in a photo taken by fellow Indie and IBN member Anne-Marie Faiola while we were on Capitol Hill earlier this month with Lela Barker and Kayla Fioravanti.