Believe - Custom Beaded Jewelry with a genuine message

If you believe it, you can achieve it!

That is a saying that I firmly believe it.  It goes hand in hand with the power of positive thinking, eternal optimism and it is the motto of nearly every business person I've ever met.  Building a business is never a straight line.  Rather it would resemble a bowl of spaghetti if we had to be really honest about it.  And sometimes it's really just about the meatballs... but we won't talk about that here. :o)

So when my dear friend Kathy, a true entrepreneur asked me to design a special piece of custom beaded jewelry for an event she's participating in coming up in March, I let the beads talk!  After all, they are usually smarter than my logical brain, so the beads should have a bigger voice in the design.

What I created for Kathy exemplifies classic with a pop of modern.  I used a round donut and filled it with bavarian creme... oh wait, wrong dream.  I filled it with a Swarovski rivoli button so the bling in the middle is blinding!  Kathy loves sparkly pieces and if she's going to be on stage I want all eyes in the room on her!

I used the believe charm because it too says "Kathy" all over it!  Kathy is an incredible business woman, but even more importantly a loving mother, grandmother, wife and dear friend.  This is a woman that ran a lawn mowing service better than all the boys in her childhood!  Yes ma'am!  It's because Kathy operates from the heart and she's believes with all her might that she can achieve anything.  I can attest to knowing her for years, she can and DOES achieve anything she sets her mind to.

Now if you want to hear HOW she kicked all the boys butts, you have to read about it in a book she recently co-authored called "Smart Women Live their Why - How Women Entrepreneurs are Living on Purpose and In Passion" and it's a truly INSPIRATIONAL book!  Every woman in business should have this in their arsenal for support, encouragement and inspiration!

I BELIEVE we're going to have a fantastic week and I hope you'll join me in that outlook!
I know this piece is something Kathy will wear time and time again!

Don't forget that my 25% off moving sale in my Etsy Store runs through today!  Get an early Mother's Day gift for the mom in your life (or daughter or grandmother).  Use Coupon Code MOVING25 at checkout!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsByDawnMD

{Hugs!}
Dawn

Great Interview about Social Media Marketing with Kathy Stover

Good morning!  I know how odd is it that I'm doing a blog post on a Sunday... BUT what I want to share with you is that good, that you'll want to kiss me for sharing!

This week, I listened to a great interview about social media marketing.  Suzy Manning, founder of Sizzzl interviewed me a while back for her blogtalk radio program about following your passion and what that can translate to in business.

On her live show this week, she interviewed well know social media expert and entrepreneur Kathy Stover.  Kathy is one of my greatest mentors in the world of social media marketing.  She's on top of everything new in the world of online marketing... and works with several high profile clients planning their social media marketing plan and creating their entire online presence.

Listen to internet radio with SuzyManning on Blog Talk Radio

In this interview she's sharing with you some very helpful tips about social media marketing that I think you'll find really helpful in growing your business online.  (If you can't see the media player above, click here to visit the website to listen to the recording.)

Hope your week is full of creativity, love and family.  With it being a holiday we'll be gathering around a big feast with family.  I've been "told" by my 3-yr old niece that she's going to bring her "jewelry book" and we're going to make jewelry on Thanksgiving.  I'm still laughing... I may not have birthed her, but she's a chip off the Auntie block!  LOL

{Hugs!}
~Dawn

Wannna hear a secret?

Well as a loyal reader of my blog, I'm going to tell you!  But first... this is not a secret!

Tonight - 8:00 central (9:00 pm EST, 6:00 pm PST) online on http://www.celebritycreators.com/live-show/ Designs by Dawn Marie will be featured.  We're discussing turning your passion and purpose into a viable, thriving business.  

The hosts of Celebrity Creators Kathy Stover and Brian Kelly created this weekly show to introduce entrepreneurs to a global audience and to share different ways people can build and grow their businesses.  Guests on the Celebrity Creators in the past range from internet marketing experts, authors, artists, social media marketing experts, product developers, infomercial wizards and even more.  I have learned so much from Brian and Kathy's guests over the last 2 years.  I can only hope to be able to inspire their audience too.

Here's my personal invitation to you!  I'd love to have you join us.  The show will be streaming online at http://www.CelebrityCreators.com/live-show/ Whether you've started your own business, or you have a hobby you just love and want to turn it into a viable business, then this show will have some great information for you!

And now, what you've all been waiting for....

Here's the secret - for those watching the show live tonight, I'm going to be giving away a piece of custom designed jewelry.  Designed just for the winner!  Yes siree!  I'm going to bring your personality into a one of a kind design, just for you (or for you to give as a gift if you wish.)  Are you excited?  I am, it's like a party and I love making a party out of everything I do!  Presents, presents, presents - all just for you!!!

Hope to see you online!