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Welcome To Sophia, The New Indie Assistant!

by Donna Maria

This is a banner week for Indie! Remember I told you about embracing change? Well, I’m doing a lot of that this week. First off, I’m signing a lease for our first out-of-home office space since I started Indie Business in 2000. But even more exciting than that, I’ve just hired Indie’s first official in-office assistant. Meet Sophia President!

Sophia President

Originally from Oakland, Ca, Sophia has lived in Charlotte, NC, all of her adult life. I met her last year at Indie Business Breakfast Charlotte (FaceBook Photo Gallery), and was impressed with her kind spirit and eagerness to learn. Just look at that smile! We’ve remained in touch, and the time is perfectly right for Sophia to join the Indie Team!

Sophia is a wife and mom who loves crafting — especially making and telling others about Indie mineral makeup, hair products and bath and body goodies. (Does she sound like the perfect fit or what?) Sophia also enjoys leading women’s spiritual study groups. Darryl, my business partner husband, and I are excited to welcome Sophia, and hope you will welcome her too!

Please follow Sophia on Twitter, so you can stay up to date on Indie news and updates. Also, if you cannot get in touch with me for any reason, please contact Sophia, either on Twitter or via email at Sophia [at] indiebeautynetwork [dot] com. She is by my side and knows my every move!

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Tagged as: assistant, new hire

posted on August 26, 2010 ·

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  • kellyanntaylor

    sounds like a God thing! Help cometh, at just the right time!

  • Ginger

    Congratulations dM! I am happy for you and for Sophia! I loved working for you when I was your Virtual Assistant and I know Sophia will love working by your side! :)

  • http://twitter.com/IndieAssist Sophia

    Thank you so very much! I am truly excited about Indie! I look forward to working with Donna Maria, Darryl and the entire IndieFamily!….smooches

  • lorinova

    welcome Sophia! Sounds like you and Donna Maria are going to make a great team :)

  • Sagescript

    dM – I don't think she is working – look how clean the desk is! ;-)
    All kidding aside, welcome Sophia. Looking forward to getting to know you.

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    Darryl and I are thrilled to have you on board!

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    Thanks for the well wishes, Lori! I'm excited about the new opportunities this will mean for all of my Indies! And I can't wait to hear more about your trip to Paris — and your Nova Studio birthday celebration!

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    LOL! If you ever see a photo where there's a bit of a mess, rest assured that it's me and not Sophia — and not Darryl. It's always me. Thanks for the well wishes!

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    He is always right on time, indeed. It was right to be in our home offices exclusively for 10 years. It is now time to be where the action is and the people are! I wish I could set up an office in every city where there are Indies. That would be a lot of offices. Hmmmm …

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    Ginger! Oh, how I have missed you. If I were in your state, I would have tried my darndest to recruit you. We always worked together so well, I think. I never had to worry when Ginger was on the case! You are an amazing lady and anyone who gets a chance to work with you is indeed blessed. I'm so glad we are still in touch!

  • Jeff

    Congrats Donna on the new space and new assistant Sophia! With all of the great services you offer and free business insight, I'm sure you two will require more space soon! I know I have learned tons from you (which has been invaluable). Good luck and keep up the great work!

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    Thank you brother! Not sure if we'll be needing more space in the near future, but we're always open for new opportunities as you know. Your encouragement means a lot to us!

  • http://twitter.com/LAminerals Lorraine Pierce

    Hi Sophia! I'm so glad that DM has some help now. Are you going to be apprehending her tweet devices so she can rest on occasion? LOL

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    Lorraine! You have me pegged! Well, Sophia is undergoing some pretty intensive training as you might imagine. It may take her a while to confiscate my Twitter devices. I can tell you that my business partner husband is happy to have some help in that department. But I really don't think I'm that bad. … (I would say that though, wouldn't I?) Thank you so much for taking a moment to come here and welcome Sophia!

  • http://www.brambleberry.com/ Anne-Marie

    Congrats on your new assistant! That is so exciting and I know that she is going to be a huge help to you so you can do more writing, consulting and speaking (aka “your magic”) =)

  • Twopeaspsc

    Congratulations dM and Sophia! Best wishes and blessings for all your future endeavors!

  • http://www.facebook.com/cristina.proanocarrion Cristina Proano-Carrion

    So glad to hear you have such wonderful help. Sophia seems to be the perfect addition to your magical business Donna Maria and I wish you the best

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