WOMEN THRIVE MAGAZINE
OCTOBER 2021
EVENTS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RETREATS AND DESTINATION COACHING
SPECIAL FEATURE HOW TO OVERCOME YOUR VILLAINS
HEATHER MONAHAN
EXPERT VISIBILITY THE 7 KEY INGREDIENTS TO BUILDING A PREMIUM PERSONAL BRAND
OLD STORIES ABOUT MONEY
OCTOBER 2021 / VOL. 3
As we close the summer season of 2021 and go into fall, I am sure you can feel the sense of being ‘back to school’. In fact, October 5th if International Teachers Day and is the perfect time to celebrate the power of mentorship and learning. I don’t know if you still remember your first ever school teacher, but I know at every stage of my life my teachers, mentors and educators left an impression and a mark in my life. As we reflect on the year we just had to think about who has made the most impact in your life, business and career this year. What has worked well and led to new opportunities or the birth of new ideas.
Equally, what are some of the things that maybe did not work so well and requires reevaluation and change. Sometimes, all it takes is a small adjustment and things suddenly fall into place. What adjustments are you making this season / quarter in your life and business to finish the year strong?
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OCTOBER AWARENESS MONTH Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) October was first declared as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 1989. Since then every year DVAW is acknowledged as a way to connect and unite individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues to support domestic violence survivors and be a voice for its victims while raising awareness for those issues. Over the past 30+ years, much progress has been made to support domestic violence victims and survivors, to hold abusers accountable, and to create and update legislation to further those goals. We advocate for more awareness and covering stories of women with similar experiences and welcome you to contribute your voice to our community. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month An annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Join us as we RISE together to help uplift women in need. It’s time to RISE The past year has posed a challenge to just about everything, and breast cancer prevention is no exception. Although we saw setbacks in screenings and early detection, we’re rising to the challenge together. For the past 30 years, NBCF has supported women by helping them get access to the education, screening, and support they need. This is our moment to rise up and do even more.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Heather Monahan Mastering Your Beliefs, Actions and Knowledge to Conquer Any Adversity
Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur and Confidence Creator I
Confidence is the one thing that will change everything. Heather Monahan’s life and career are proof positive. After 20 years shattering glass ceilings and reaching the CSuite in media, Heather, a.k.a., “Boss
My name is Heather Monahan and I am
a
best-selling
author,
board
member, top podcast host and was named
Top
40
Female
Speakers in 2020.
Keynote
But things have
not always been roses and rainbows.
in Heels” has dedicated herself to helping others shift mindsets and develop the transformational confidence that increases sales, achieves goals, invigorates teams and drives personal, professional and organizational success.
When I finally made it to the C-suite in
corporate
America,
I
thought
things were going to get a lot easier. I was wrong. that
when
someone
What I didn’t realize is you
else
whatever
are
you
employed
are
by
subject
changes
occur
I
for
at
to the
company.
The
CEO
worked
became
ill
suddenly and he chose his daughter to replace him.
That
changed
the
course of my life. Overnight I went from
one
of
the
top
executives
in
media, to unemployed.
This month we get to sit down and interview miss Heather Monahan herself and hear her story and about her currently debuting brand new best selling book -Overcome Your Villains.
It can happen that fast and yes it is awful.
However
I
took
that
opportunity to reinvent myself. People
thought
attempting
to
I
was
reinvent
crazy
myself,
for so
I
tuned out the noise and tuned into myself.
At first, everyone asks WHY you’re
That post went viral and Froggy
doing it. Later they’re all asking
from
HOW you did it.
tweeted at me, "How can I help?"
Here’s how I did it:
One thing I learned is that when
When I got fired at 43 years old, I
people offer to help you, convert
decided to shine a light on it.
that opportunity in the moment. I
I decided to reframe getting fired
tweeted back, "Book me on the
as In Good Company!
show" and he did.
I researched successful people who
I didn't know what we would talk
had been fired and found a big list
about but I knew I would reach a
that included:
larger audience which would help
J.K. Rowling, Steve Jobs and Mark
me expand my network.
Cuban to name a few.
Halfway
Then I posted about it:
said
the
to
Elvis
through me,
Duran
the
show
show
"Obviously
you
Elvis are
writing a book!"
"After 14 years of continuous advancement, I have just been fired. If I have ever done anything to help you, I would love to hear from you now." I
smiled
thing
is
and I
agreed.
wasn't
The
writing
a
funny book
until Elvis told me I was. In that moment
he
passed
his
belief
in
me to me and I ran with it. I had no idea how to write a book so I googled it. Turns out the key is just to sit down and write. Listen to you and your ideas over everything. heartedly
in
Believe them.
If
whole you
why would anyone else?
don’t,
Overcome Your Villains The Book Understand feeling scared is a good thing. Accepting this will allow fear to pass. Change represents a loss of some kind and letting go of familiar is exactly the loss that you need. You must let go of mediocre if you want to grab great. Protect your ideas early on when they are the most vulnerable. I didn’t tell anyone I was writing my first book Confidence Creator until I was done. Take massive action and no matter what obstacles you meet just keep going. You will begin to see the dots connect if you don’t give up on you.
I am not giving up either. My new book
Overcome Your
Villains is available for preorder now!It is the proven 3step process to overcome any adversity in business and life. I am so committed to this book that when you pre-order it, I gift you my $500 bonus bundle for FREE! Don’t give up on you and make sure you overcome your villains. We either overcome them or they overtake us. The choice is yours. Choose wisely.
You can get my new book Overcome Your Villains here https://overcomeyourvillains.com
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The 7 Key Ingredients to building a Premium Personal Brand by Raimonda Jankunaite Authority - Any brand is led by how well it is positioned and where it stands in comparison to other brands. When it comes to personal brand, what sets you apart and creates more value to you as an expert, speaker or a coach is the authority you have in your field. This may be in a form of influence in your area of expertise, within your industry, network or community. Clarity - every well-known brand stands for something or is known for something. What is your personal brand known for?
Is there a signature about your brand presence that stems across everything you do? Communicate with clarity and your brand will soar. Values - in order to have a strong brand you need to have values and ethos that you do not compromise. What key values do you govern your life by? Are there areas of your business that you would not compromise? Are there boundaries that you have between you and your business, between you and your clients, Consistency - brands gain trust through consistency. Are you consistent in how you show up? Consistency is the key in creating a recognisable and premium brand across the board.
Every time you deliver on your promise, your brand value increases. Because the next time someone asks about you in a room where opportunities are bing discussed, your name will be spoken highly off and that is what will inevitably the key to opening the doors and unlocking opportunities that only premium brands can. Be it your personal brand or business, if you stay focused and consistent with your messaging, how you show up, how you serve and add value, you will become the trusted person in your industry. Follow Through - perhaps the most important part of building a premium brand with longevity is your follow through. Do you do what you said you are going to do? Do you deliver on your promise and honour your clients and their time, commitment and investment?
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Expert Visibility Do you want to become an authority in your field? If you do, then you need to be visible! The world needs to know what you have to offer, because if they don't know you exist, how are they going to buy from you?
Ask yourself: How Do I Show Up? Do you show up as an expert, or do you show up as an amateur? If you want to become the go-to in your field then you need to show up as the expert!
STOP playing small. STOP doubting yourself. STOP waiting for the right time! The time is NOW! If you show up as an expert and provide value to your community then people will believe in you. What reason would they have to doubt you?
Visibility Needs To: Touch the soul of your audience.
This allows you to connect on a much deeper level.
You can do this by telling your story. Why do you do what you do? How did you get to this point? What challenges have you overcome? Telling stories allows you to show your vulnerabilities and allows your audience to resonate with your journey.
Show there is a solution to their problem. You need to position yourself as the solution to their questions and struggle they currently experiencing in life or business !
Show you as an authority in your field. Share are,
and
you
understand
what
they
are
with people that you've been where they
going
through.
Share
your
expertise
and
experience to evidence this growth and instill trust that you can help them do the same.
Visibility Worksheet 1- WHO AM I? TITLE / INTRO
2. WHO DO I SERVE
3. WHY SHOULD THEY CARE?
4. WHAT PAIN POINT / PROBLEM DO I SOLVE?
5. HOW WILL THEY TRANSFORM AS RESULT ?
6. WHY ARE YOU UNIQUE TO ANYONE ELSE?
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Are you ready to finish 2021 with a bang? Are you excited about what 2022 has in store for you? Then, YES, this is the event for you!
This is the must-attend event for all Resilient High-Achieving female entrepreneurs and business owners this Fall! Join us on November 2nd at the fabulous Hotel Arts in Calgary, AB for the 1st Annual Resilient Women in Business Conference. About this event Building a profitable and successful business beyond 2021 requires something new. In order to grow, you must expand your authority and reach beyond your front door. You will get to hear some truly inspiring and valuable content, connect with many amazing and powerful women and walk away inspired and equipped with new tools, ideas and strategies you can implement in your business right away. Please join us live in person or virtually to hear our club founder Raimonda Jankunaite deliver a talk on international business opportunities for women and how to leverage your personal brand for international business opportunities. BOOK YOUR SPOT!
Many female business owners are resilient out of necessity. By tapping into the international business insights shared by our lineup of local and international speakers, you will hear their stories of resiliency and you're guaranteed to walk away with new strategies and ideas to help future proof your business. It's time to reach higher levels of success, expand on your expectations, execute on your plans and achieve your desired outcomes. Our speaker lineup includes:
Kathy Le, TV Personality, Jessica Janzen, Speaker, Author, Coach; Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas, Founder, Think Yourself Academy; Joyce Johnson, Founder, Why Sales Network; Raimonda Jan, Founder of the International Women in Business Club; Small Business Expert, Kristen Fenrick, Founder of Klearly Kristen, Inc. Special Virtual Guest Appearance from Money Expert, Loral Langemeier, The Millionaire Maker. Tickets are available for a pre-conference reception, all-day conference, and VIP upgrade. Your VIP upgrade includes an upgraded swag bag with lots of gifts and goodies, preferred event seating, and admission to a poolside VIP reception after the event. Tickets are selling fast so secure your admission today! We look forward to seeing you.
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Travel the world and live the entrepreneurial dream SOME PEOPLE WILL SEE AND OTHERS WILL EXPEREINCE IT
As you may know, one of my few passions is travel and experiencing life. From the local culture to language, connecting with people and experiencing my destinations fully. This year I have been blessed to visit quite a few wonderful European Cities and some of the experiences have blown me away. For someone who loves travel the last few years has been a struggle, so with the easing of travel restrictions I have been able to jet set around Europe. An experience I want to share with you so can feel inspired and experience a little bit of magic in each of these cities. All of these cities I now offer destination coaching and business retreats to support your business goals and help you build a powerful personal brand.
PARIS IN SEPTEMBER
Paris - the best time to travel March / October Things I most loved: The luxurious and historic feel of the city Amazing food/restaurants Incredible views / architecture / history Classy and unique / diverse people
Visiting Paris this September was truly a magical experience, being incredibly lucky with warm fall weather, I found myself in the middle of the Paris Fashion Week staying in the middle of the infamous The Avenue des Champs-Élysées - that is known for its fashion homes for many brands like Dior, Louis Vuitton and many others. As I discovered Paris is not only famous for its rich culture but also its cuisine and fine dining. Whilst in the city I got to enjoy few wonderful dining experiences and taste its local food. Of course, no trip is complete without shopping, so I got to visit one of my USA favourites for cosmetics and selfcare products. I rediscovered an incredible French makeup and perfume brand that is later mentioned in the Self Care section within our recommended products. A perfume I bought to complete the look of my cover image dress.
If you are looking for a weekend escape, a special self-care weekend and want to feel like a true Diva entrepreneur - I would certainly recommend Paris for a short few days stopover, or a perfect girlfriends shopping getaway. Paris isn't just for a romance ;) Whilst in Paris I would highly recommend visiting L'Avenue restaurant as an upscale bistro for classic French dishes, with an outdoor terrace popular for people watching. I mean, of course, you are in Paris. When in Paris I would recommend trying local cafes, little shops that sell French delicatessens. I would highly recommend learning basic communication in French and local customs when visiting France. Would you like to visit more European and international destinations? Tell us where you would like to travel to next.
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Via...
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ven before a global pandemic pushed millions of women out of jobs and millions
of girls out of school, female economic security was far below that of their male counterparts. Globally, women make 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man, and according to a January 2020 Oxfam report, men own 50% more wealth than women.
The funding gap has been even worse for female-founded businesses. The World Bank estimates that while women-owned enterprises account for more than 30% of
registered
businesses
worldwide,
only
10%
of
female
entrepreneurs
have
enough capital necessary to grow those businesses. Durreen Shahnaz knows these statistics. Born in Bangladesh and educated in the U.S., Shahnaz started her career on Wall Street in the late ’80s and saw firsthand how the financial markets can change lives—and how the vast wealth the markets were creating were not reaching the world’s women. She went on to work for microfinancier Grameen and, in 2009, founded Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), a private placement platform to invest in “last-mile” female entrepreneurs around the globe. While IIX has invested $215 million across 53 countries and helped, by her estimate, millions of female small business owners, Shahnaz is most proud of a financial instrument she created on the cusp of turning 50: a women-focused bond series.
In 2017, Shahnaz launched the $150 million Women’s Livelihood Bond Series with a goal of using debt securities to drive more sustainable livelihoods for women in developing countries. She priced the third bond in the series in December, and is eyeing a fourth this fall. “You can have deep impact, you can have women in the front and center of financial markets, and you can have sophisticated products that give you financial return and does good as well,” says Shahnaz, now 53.
It is this forward thinking and this impact-driven investment thesis that have landed Shahnaz a spot on our 50 Over 50: Investment list. Produced in partnership with Mika Brzezinski’s Know Your Value initiative, this list highlights women over the age of 50 who are changing the face of finance and creating new ways to move and make money.
To establish the final list of 50 financial rainmakers, we were guided by the scores and insight provided to us from our three judges: Grameen CEO Andrea Jung; fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg; and Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder of Act One and one of America’s richest self-made women. Forbes editors helped refine the list, weighing a multiplicity of factors, from the scope and scale of a nominee’s work to her impact on the world at large. Many of the women on the list share Shahnaz’s goal of fostering a more inclusive financial future and increasing women’s economic participation.
“Once you become a student of the game, you cannot be denied the opportunity to play." - Phyllis Newhouse
Old Stories About Money HOW TO MAKE IT, SAVE IT, KEEP IT AND MAKE MORE OF IT...
BY RAIMONDA JANKUNAITE
When it comes there are many ancient and outdated concepts of money, where many of the misconceptions and money mindsets that do not serve us stem from. Like there is a limit on how much money is available or possible to us. Or how our self worth is attached to money. In this article let's look at what money is - and isn't and how we can view money as a valuable tool instead of something we fear to make, control and manage. It all starts with awareness of what money means to you. Remember Money is not good nor bad, is it simply a tool, a resource and a representation of value exchange. Money does not define your personal value, it merely represents the value you offer via your product or service. It is about the value that your customer receives from you that the price is attached to. Therefore it is not related to your personal value or self worth. Money is energetic exchange and something that can represent two people or business commitment to each other to execute a transaction and exchange value. Once your client has paid you the fair amount for the fair value - it then becomes a commitment that you both promise to honour.
The important part about money is not just knowing how to make it but also managing it and multiplying it as well as spending it wisely. Understanding how to make money and make it work for you is an art. I spent many years re-investing back into my business and being a true visionary entrepreneur. Some investments work out and others don't. But knowing how to manage your money is an essential skill that all women need to learn and understand. Remember, numbers is just another language that tells a story - story of your business and personal financial stability. Your runway and possibilities, to invest and live the life you choose to live, because you have built a sustainable source of income and your investments are paying off. Continue to pay attention to your mindset as your financial growth happens, as many times fear will get in the way of making more money or asking for more. Remember, money is just an energetic exchange and a tool to reward you for your impact and transformation in this world. The value that you give.
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