This week we have a Smart Woman Online interview. It's something I used to do on this blog every week, but I've gotten away from it. Perhaps this wonderful look at adopting from China will help get me back on track. Watch for more Smart Woman and Smart Men Online... Read more →

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Pulitzer Prize Winning Author and Presidential Historian I was asked if I'd be interested in showcasing this interview with former Harvard professor and Woodrow Willson Fellow, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and after looking at her subject - Abraham Lincolh - my all time favorite president - I could... Read more →

by Guest Blogger, Lena West I was recently nominated to the Advisory Council of the Center for Women's Business Research, probably the only research organization that's focused solely on the progress and challenges of women entrepreneurs. My first Advisory Council meeting was absolutely amazing. I got to hear Marti Barletta... Read more →

Winding up our week long 'vacation' in Colorado with the daughter and her family. I use the term 'vacation' loosely, of course. The week was jam-packed with work. I like to say work is play, and it is, mostly - but, one of these days, I'm going to take a... Read more →

Thanks to my good friend, Holly, over at the marketing to women online blog, this video aptly titled, Bring the Love Back, came to my attention and I had to share. Do you see yourself in this scenario? Are you really marketing to women effectively? The video is humorous, of... Read more →

by Guest Blogger, Lena West This is a short story about how even those who know better (me!) can easily get 'off-focus' if they're not careful. A few weeks ago, I received an 'emergency' phone call from someone - let's call her Cathy. I didn't know Cathy well but, she... Read more →

by Guest Blogger, Lena West People always ask me how they can either build a successful blog or make their podcast more engaging. Here's the deal... Part of having a social media vehicle (SMV) - podcast, blog, etc. - means having an opinion to share. That's part of your 'I'.... Read more →

Good old Phil, over at Make it Great!, tagged me to write about a song that makes my heart sing. Hmmm...I'm not much of a music buff, although I love listening to the radio when I'm in my car, and I'm a devout fan of musicals. (why don't guys like... Read more →

The big day has come and gone, but the respect, love and admiration some of us feel for our dads, has not. Those are feelings that exist all year long. Our father's day was exciting - we're here in Colorado, visiting the daughter and granddaughter, and soaking up the Erie,... Read more →

by Guest Blogger, Lena West I used to read a lot of blogs. Now, not so much. But, one of the blogs that I subscribe to (in addition to this one!) is Seth Godin's blog. About two years ago, Seth introduced, it's called, "Do the never". This simple yet revolutionary... Read more →