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COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE – RESOLVING DISPUTES WITH DIGNITY
Divorce is designed to terminate a marriage. Must it also destroy relationships and shatter finances? Is it possible for spouses to divorce and continue to provide a foundation and support for the newly restructured family? Collaborative divorce provides a way to resolve a divorce in a safe, cooperative and respectful manner. Through a ...
It’s not my problem! –or is it?
women getting educated on the issues that affect us locally and nationally.
Fresh Start for 2012
At this time of year, our in-boxes are full of messages about New Year’s resolutions and ways to make our lives a little bit better in the future. It is inspiring and even motivating, however I find that the inspiration and motivation seems to last for just a few weeks, if not less than the ...
Embrace Success Conference Sponsors and Vendors
“We are proud to share this list of sponsors and vendors for our NOV 5 “Embrace Success’ conference that will be held at the Inn at Pocono Manor from 9 AM to 2 PM.”
My Frightening Experience Volunteering Overseas
“When you want to learn a new skill or method, one of the best ways is to go to someone who’s already doing it – watch and listen. That’s the approach Charlene Blacer, founder of HelpMe2Stop.org, took when she joined a charitable mission to Haiti, a nation still healing from the devastation left by massive earthquakes that shook it from its foundations in 2010.”
How to Get Local TV to Cover Your Event | poconobusinessjournal.com
I read this article by Marsha Friedman of EMSI Public Realtions in our local Pocono Business Journal (www.pbjonline.com) and it really spoke to me. I do a lot of my own media coverage, especially in this economic climate. Getting the word out in this sluggish economy is all important. And we know that marketing and ...
Lisa Diemer: Cupcake Chemistry!
The biggest hurdle I had to overcome was myself. I was afraid of the changes that might take place with the commitment of an actual shop. I also was afraid of how my family life would be affected. It turns out that they love being a part of this adventure just as much as I do.
PoconoWomen’s Conference set to roll out Nov. 5
The PoconoWomen Conference, “Embrace Success” has returned to holding its conference in the fall – Saturday, November 5. It will be held at the Inn @ Pocono Manor and you can expect some great breakout sessions with local key leaders. The time will be the same – from 8:30 AM for early bird networking to ...
Are REAL Women on Reality TV?
Do you watch Reality TV? If so, do you ever stop to think of the stereotypes that this relatively new genre of TV shows projects on the viewers? Take a closer look at the roles that black women are given in this new platform. According to Allison Samuels of Newsweek Magazine, the head-bobbing, eye-rolling, finger-snapping, ...
Women in Politics no bake-off!
Primary elections are over for the most part — with just the eventual submission of the final vote count confirmation to be shared with the public. Congratulations to all the winners and our very best to those who lost. What I found interesting this year as the elections played out is how many women were ...
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What Our Members Say…
One of the things I love the most about the Pocono Women is that it’s holistic. Yes, we are a group of professional women who benefit from networking and sharing ideas with other women business owners, but the icing on the cake is that the group is focused on the well-being of the whole person-mind, body, spirit and business! As women, we always give so much to others, and being a part of this group is a gift I give to myself.
Shannon Goodwin
Rise & Shine Consulting
