Extraordinary Women TV announces media partnership of ‘Brand U Fabulous’
For Immediate Release
Shannon Skinner’s Extraordinary Women TV is pleased to announce its support of ‘Brand U Fabulous’ event as media partner
Hosted by Positive Fabulous Women
TORONTO, October 24, 2012 – Shannon Skinner’s Extraordinary Women TV is pleased to be the media partner of Brand U Fabulous, an all-day event that will provide women entrepreneurs with tools and tips to help market and build their businesses. Hosted by Positive Fabulous Women, the event is taking place on Nov. 1, 2012, in Toronto.
“The event is designed to help women entrepreneurs create the business of their dreams,” says Shannon Skinner, creator and host, Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner. “Events like these that provide much needed support to women who run their own businesses are important, and I am honoured to be a part of facilitating it.”
The day will feature an all-star speaker line-up, an interactive discussion panel and breakout sessions to cover a variety of topics from marketing, writing, branding to social media. Speakers and panelists include: Donna Marie Antoniadis, Amber Mac, Steve Lowell, Laura Furtado, Bobby Umar, Casie Stewart, Julia Rosien, Melissa Ramos and Andrea Orozco.
Along with donating a portion of proceeds to Nellie’s women’s shelter, the event will showcase jewelry from the Work for Widows collection, with 25 per cent of sales also going to the shelter.
The event will be held at St. Paul Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East), from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Toronto.
For more information, visit Extraordinary Women TV and Positive Fabulous Women.
Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner is a first-of-its-kind web TV talk show that is a unique, inspirational, informative and relevant online resource for women everywhere who want to follow their hearts and dreams. More than 160 one-on-one interviews with successful women from all walks of life — Canadian and international — have been conducted and archived since its inception in Sept. 2010.
For information, contact:
Shannon Skinner
Creator/Host, Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner
416-576-8809 (cell)
info@skinnerpublicity.com
www.ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com
www.ShannonSkinner.com
INTERVIEW: Shannon Skinner interviews Pat Mussieux, founder, WealthyWomenLeaders.com (VIDEO)
I have heard it said that most women do not reach their full potential until their fifties. It seems for many women, it takes five decades of living to develop self-confidence or self-worth. It also seems to take that number of years to develop an attitude of not being concerned about what people think of them.
I have also heard it said that until we stop being worried or concerned about what others think of us, we will not become who we can truly be in this world.
The adage “life is a journey” rings true. Our life story unfolds like reading a book: word by word, sentence by sentence, paragraph by paragraph, one chapter after another, from start to finish.
When we make a major change in our lives, usually the decision is a culmination of life events and experiences, like reading a story, that brings us to the proverbial aha moment: the one that seems to take a quick snapshot of our entire past and synthesize it with our heart’s desires and vision for the future.
The aha moment that changed Pat Mussieux‘s life and put her on the path of helping women entrepreneurs achieve success was the evening she turned 50. At her 50th birthday party, her two step-children spoke fondly about Pat to family and friends who gathered to celebrate (it was a surprise party). At that point in time, Pat was experiencing an unfulfilled marriage.
photo credit: Pat Mussieux
Something in her that night shifted.
The woman who previously ran a half-marathon a year and had a range of business skills, made a conscious decision to change her life.
At the age of 50, she began to fully realize her potential. Over the next few years, she divorced, moved across the country, re-established her business, wrote a book, established a relationship with her mother (who was estranged), and traveled around the globe on a private plane.
But, change is not often easy, and the road was a challenging one. She found mentors and harnessed her business skills, and worked on changing her mindset and attitude with new tools and techniques. She transformed her life; creating success and happiness.
When someone transforms their life, it does not go unnoticed. Pat’s friends asked what her secrets were and, once they started to use them in their lives with positive results, the “new” gutsy and determined Pat knew she was on to something. That “something” has helped many other women entrepreneurs create successful businesses.
I caught up with Pat Mussieux at the Ignite ‘n’ Connect event in Toronto. In this on-location interview with Pat, she gives some insights about why many women entrepreneurs do not succeed in business and provides some real solutions – check out the VIDEO (below):
Check out more of Shannon’s interviews at: http://www.ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com
© Shannon Skinner 2012. All rights reserved.
INTERVIEW: Shannon Skinner interviews Rona Maynard, former editor, Chatelaine (VIDEO)
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Rona Maynard, former editor of Chatelaine magazine, Canada’s leading magazine for women, on my talk show Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner.
Rona was at the helm of Chatelaine for 10 years and through innovation and drive, she made the magazine a massive success. During the time that she was running the magazine, I was working in the public relations field and read her regularly for not only professional interests, but also because in some strange way I felt connected to her.
I also secretly desired her job!
After years of pitching Rona and her editorial team to get my clients featured in Chatelaine (this is what PR people do), I was thrilled to meet her in person. After all, if there is one woman in this country who knows Canadian women — how we think, want we want, what we do not want, what makes us tick — it is Rona Maynard.
Once she left the magazine, Rona heard a whispering in her heart to write the story about her relationship with her mother in a book entitled My Mother’s Daughter. I chose to focus on the mother-daughter relationship, and how it can impact our success, in my interview with Rona because this is, in many respects, the most important relationship many of us have. It was a popular topic for her readers while she was at the magazine, and that conversation continues today at Rona’s blog.
Her insights are extraordinary.
Right after the interview, I reflected upon my relationship with my own mother and the bond we have. This pondering took me back to that dreadful day we don’t like to think about: 9/11. When 9/11 happened, one of this first things I did was, in a frantic state, try to call my mother. Neither one of us were anywhere near New York City; I was in Toronto, my mother was in Medicine Hat, Alberta. And yet, I needed to talk to my mom.
As the stories unfolded in the days after, nearly every friend of mine, and acquaintance, told me they tried calling their mothers immediately upon hearing the news of what was unfolding. There must have been a lot of calls to moms that day, perhaps seeking comfort or just the connection. I think this says something about our relationships with our mothers – and that energetic umbilical cord.
Rona’s relationship with her mother strongly influenced who she is today and her career success. Her mother had her own dreams, some that would not come to fruition because she was born ahead of her time – like so many mothers. And that would impact their relationship. But, like everything in life, it all served a purpose and shaped the woman who today has arguably more insights into Canadian women than probably anyone.
Rona is speaking at the Ignite ‘n’ Connect event on May 4th in Toronto, hosted by Positive Fabulous Women. I am looking forward to hearing her speak. I hope to see you there.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: to watch my interview with Rona Maynard, click here.
© Shannon Skinner 2012
Shannon Skinner’s Extraordinary Women TV announces its support of Ignite ‘n’ Connect as media partner, event hosted by Positive Fabulous Women
For Immediate Release
Shannon Skinner’s Extraordinary Women TV announces its support of Ignite ‘n’ Connect as media partner
first-ever event for Toronto’s women soulpreneurs, hosted by Positive Fabulous Women
Toronto, April 9, 2012 — Shannon Skinner’s Extraordinary Women TV is pleased to be the media partner of Ignite ‘n’ Connect — the first annual conference for Toronto’s women soulpreneurs — taking place on May 4, 2012, and hosted by Positive Fabulous Women.
“The event will bring together heart-centered women entrepreneurs who are ready to up their game,” says Shannon Skinner, host and creator, Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner. “These are women who are inspired about learning, collaborating and supporting one another, which is so important for women entrepreneurs to succeed, and I am honoured to be a part of facilitating that.”
The all-day event features high-profile speakers including: Rona Maynard, award-winning journalist, author and former editor, Chatelaine magazine; Pat Mussieux, coach, acclaimed international speaker and author; and Katia Millar, founder, Positive Fabulous Women, the Toronto-based organization that is hosting the event.
A highlight of the event is a panel discussion on the topic of money, led by experts/coaches Carolyn Ellis and Jennifer Longmore. The closing ceremony will be conducted by speaker/coach, Liliane DeVries. Master of ceremonies is Sandra Leigh, facilitator/consultant/coach.
Entertainment includes laughter yoga and belly dancing, and there will be opportunity for women to network.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to support METRAC’s May Be Me annual campaign to raise awareness and funds to prevent violence against diverse women and youth.
The Ignite ‘n’ Connect event, which is expected to draw hundreds of participants, will be held at St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church (227 Bloor Street East) in Toronto. Registration begins at 9:00 am.
For more information, visit ExtraordinaryWomenTV/events. To register and further event details, click here.
Positive Fabulous Women™ was founded in January of 2008 by Katia Millar, to connect, empower, and inspire women to lead lives of purpose and passion. With more than 6,000 members, PFW creates a vibrant, collaborative space for women to share experiences, insights and resources, and create meaningful connections.
Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner is a first-of-its-kind, weekly, web TV talk show that is a unique, inspirational and educational resource for women everywhere who want to lead extraordinary lives. More than 60 episodes and 130 one-on-one interviews with successful women from all walks of life — Canadian and international — have been conducted and archived since its inception in September 2010.
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For information, contact:
Shannon Skinner
Host/Creator, Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner
416-576-8809 (cell)
shannon @ skinnerpublicity.com
www.ExtraordinaryWomenTV.com
www.ShannonSkinner.com
© Shannon Skinner 2012
