I’ll tell you what I want to talk about! Its the fascinating phenomenon of trends. Who sets them, and how do they come about?  Are they really just a result of our current societal progression?

We can chew over what came first, the product or the current. Or we can create our own trend based on what our current society is in need of…or um, ahem…what we are in need of!

Imagine the power we have to create a global movement simply by working together and using our commonality as parents to drive our ambitions!!

You already know that I am on a mission to bring 1 million parents home…but I am also on a mission to support the ones who already at home. If you are with me, lets hear from you! The phone lines will be open on Friday, not just for those who are in need of coaching, but for those that have a voice and want to use it to be heard! Book your time on the air now!

Like so many open coaching days, the common question among the callers seems to be, “I want to start my own business but I have no idea what I want to do.”

In the past, I’ve given specific steps that will help you see yourself and the value that you were intended to bring your community. But this week, I am going to take it a step further, implementing a true suggestion that might prove to be so valuable we could conceivably begin a sweeping new trend starting now!

Our most valuable asset in our modern society as parent entrepreneurs is each other. Why? Because we sell to one another. We are not only networking to grow our businesses, we are each other’s target demographic!

Stay-at-home parents make up the largest group of consumers in America today- so if you cater to the needs of moms and dads, you are sure to be a success!

Looking forward to Friday!

There is nothing at all like much needed time away to help us melt away the stress of our everyday lives. How many times have we lay in a relaxing spot of cleanse and detox, vowing and determined to harness the vacation bliss so that we may carry it with us into our post-vacation lives- only to have it wiped away abrubptly the moment we step into the airport terminal? The peace and serenity seem to fade simultaneously with our suntans…

Not this time.

I am proud to say that it is 4 days post vacation and I am still basking in the glow of my week at the Jersey Shore where I let eager relatives chase after my kids for once. I spent hours sand sculpting (for a little taste of my work, visit here!), meditating, boogie boarding, eating a ridiculous amount of unhealthy (but necessary) calories from the boardwalk in the form of taffy, fudge, caramel popcorn and drippy cheesy pizza.

It was…bliss.

And, yes, I brought it back with me. (The bliss as well as the taffy.) So, trust me when I tell you… it is possible.

I wanted to take full advantage of this blissful state – because who knew when I would have such an opportunity again? My experiment worked! These fresh, new discoveries of myself were unexpectedly monumental!  I realized, without question, the mighty capacity we have as intelligent beings, the healing power of losing ourselves in uncriticized art, the magic of letting our creative juices flow without exposition and how to use it as an anchor when life becomes chaotic and we become jaded.

How easy it is for us to forget the importance of clearing away those pesky cobwebs that infest our unrested minds and hearts! Staying in a state of gratitude – even when everything seems to be falling apart- is crucial to our happiness and health. This is the answer! And yet, its so simple.

Sound hokey? Yep, I might think so too, if I was reading this. But before you get too comfortable in your cynicism, imagine for a moment the awesomeness of true bliss, and what it would do for you in your every day life.

Appropriately, this week’s guest is none other than The Bliss Lady, Teri Williams. Yeah, I know. How perfect is that? I know you’ll be glad you tuned in on Friday.

It’s going to be a terrific show!

About Our Guest

Teri Williams is the Chief Visionary Officer and Bliss Ambassador of TheBlissNetwork.com.  She is an author, publisher, producer and corporate adviser.  She empowers her clients through hands on tools
and workshops in Web Design and Development, Business Building, Social Networking, Masterminding, Intention and Goal Setting, as well as Self Love and Aromatherapy. Teri believes everyone has the opportunity to choose bliss and can easily live a more fulfilling life by carrying their bliss with them! You may contact The Bliss Network at 248-219-6200, email at teri@theblissnetwork.com, or on-line
at  www.theblissnetwork.com.

This week, on This Little Parent Stayed Home,  Teri will be talking about her new book, Girlavanting-The Girls Guide To Balance Bliss and Fun, inspired by her very own 19 year old daughter. The book is a collaborative effort of Teri Williams and another work at home mom, Tamara Stone!

FREE!! The BLISSNESS PLAN!!

Ava Sprague Anderson, Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Director of Product Development Ava Anderson grew up hanging around her mother’s home store. She always dreamed of starting her own business. She loves researching products online. Her strong belief in fairness and truth, from the time she was very young, drove her to solve the issue of unsafe cosmetics and skincare. She looks forward to pursuing the mission and building a business while enjoying her school and friends. Kim Anderson, Founder, President Kim’s more than 25 years as a business leader and entrepreneur started in the executive training program of Jordan Marsh and buying department of Macys. She owned a Sales Rep business in the fashion industry before founding her own clothing store, and home store. For 15 years, Teapots & Tassels, Co., a cornerstone business in her town, was awarded “Best of Rhode Island” in several categories repeatedly, and was featured in Southern Home Magazine. Personal commitment to the guiding principles of service, as well as creativity, product quality and uniqueness drew loyal customers from long distances. As a designer, Kim and her team of employees maintained a thriving interior business, often working on more than 30 projects at once. Kim has founded and led several significant community based programs. Kim was awarded “Entrepreneur of the Year” award by the SBA in 1991 and “Citizen of the Year Award” in 2005 by the East Bay of Chamber of Commerce, for her Katrina relief effort, that sent 3, 40 foot containers of children’s clothing, food and water to Saint Bernard Parish within 5 days of the storm.

Tune in to This Little Parent Staye Home each week and join the millions of others who have made that leap into self-employment. Fridays at 6pm EST (3pm PST) on Toginet.com or catch up on missed shows by downloading on iTunes.

Behind every successful parent entrepreneur are more parent entrepreneurs supporting, encouraging and nurturing them.

This will be my last show before I head off to my much needed family vacation. I will be handing over my radio show for 2 weeks to my diligent, enthusiastic and hard-working staff. Speaking of having effective support in place, we owe a great deal of gratitude to these ladies for contributing to the success of OurMilkMoney.com. Next week, you will have the pleasure of listening to 3 different perspectives on our mission to support self-employed parents and the 1 million parents we will be bringing home together. I hope you will turn in to listen to Kelly St.Clair, Julianne Wish and Mona Colwell, as they are 3 tireless and altruistic volunteers that we are lucky to have working for us. They are also the most faithful colleagues a gal like me could have. Please look them up in the OMM Business directory and visit their businesses. Remember that they are contributing their time to us selflessly without monetary compensation.

THE PHONE LINES ARE OPEN FOR YOU ON FRIDAY!

It’ll be another coaching session this Friday. If you would like to book your spot and get coached for free on the air, please email us at thislittleparent@gmail.com, or to ask a specific question that you would like read and addressed on the air, you may fill out a REQUEST FORM. Whatever challenges you may be having, we can figure out a solution together! Do you need help or support:

• creating a home-based business plan specific to you as a parent?
• creating a schedule that allows you to balance work and family?
• adjusting to life as a self-employed parent?
• learning how to be your own boss and hold yourself accountable to these new responsibilities?
• creating a winning media campaign?
• working on a shoestring budget?
• communicating with your spouse or other family members about giving you the support you need?
• brainstorming ideas on what you could do to earn extra revenue from home?
• dealing with every day stress?
• with parental advice?

Or maybe your life is perfect and you have no reason to call in other than to tell me how much you love my show- and to share a few sips of wine on a Friday afternoon. Summer is almost over. Lets enjoy every last minute of it!

Ally Loprete, Founder of the largest self-employed parents business directory, OurMilkMoney.com,  and America’s Enthusiast for Self-Employed Parents, is determined to bring 1 million parents home. An entrepreneurial visionary, Ally hopes you will join her in this mission.

Private Coaching Now Available!

Now you can ask those tough questions without the worry.
Together we will create a game plan that will give you the confidence you need to succeed in your own goals, for yourself and for your family.

For More information, Rates and scheduling, visit

This Little Parent Coaching.

Whether you are transitioning into becoming a work-at-home parent, or  you’ve recently become the victim of a lost job, you may be looking for some kind of sign that its all going to be okay. For many of us, these unforeseen circumstances have resulted in the choice to create our own employment, but this has proven to be no easy task. We are burning the midnight oil with research, marketing, website design, job applications, and more. We are watching our bank accounts disappear, our homes get foreclosed, and our confidence slip away. Its no wonder we feel cynical, doubtful, frightened, confused and alone. We are bombarded with mixed messages from every form of media, we are working blindly in a dark tunnel without a hint of light in any direction that tells us which way to walk, and we can’t help but wonder how much longer we’ll be able to survive without any answers. We are missing an important ingredient.

Faith.

When I met Reverend Hilde Brooks*, I was looking for spirituality but lacking hope. It was Hilde that showed me that faith can come in all shapes and sizes. Raised Jewish but married to a Catholic, and determined to find a compromise that made sense to both of us, we’d just about given up on our search after being turned off too many times finding everything too organized or rigid.
But Hilde led a different kind of sermon. It didn’t seem to matter what preconceived notions we carried with us as her teachings didn’t attach itself to any one denomination over another.  Her sermons brought meaning and purpose in a world full of chaos,  optimism and conviction out of hardship, and faith when life was most challenging.

As you know, I tend to get very personal on This Little Parent Stayed Home and I love to share the things that have played a significant role in my own journey.
I want to share Reverend Hilde*.
I am honored to have her join us this week and I am confident that you will come away from Friday’s show with at least a little more faith and the belief that it will all be okay.

Tune in to This Little Parent Staye Home each week and join the millions of others who have made that leap into self-employment. Fridays at 6pm EST (3pm PST) on Toginet.com or catch up on missed shows by downloading on iTunes.

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Brooks is currently the Senior Minister at The Center for Spiritual Living in Antelope Valley,  teaching a positive, practical spirituality that provides empowering tools to transform our personal lives and making the world a better place.  Hilde began her journey with the Science of Mind Center in Vancouver, British Columbia.  Her fire was ignited and her determination and drive for Truth brought her to Los Angeles where she studied under the tutelage of Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith & Rev. Nirvana R. Gayle, becomming a licensed professional prayer practitioner in 1993. She served at the Agape Center in Culver City in many capacities. Some of these included the pastoral care ministry where her focus was in assisting others during and following the death of their loved ones, a team member of the Educational Ministry where she assisted in developing educational curriculum & workshops and was an avid contributor to the Inner Visions magazine. Graduating from the Holmes Institute School of Ministry in 1998, she also served as a staff minister at the Santa Clarita church and created many programs for that community which included a monthly grief support group and Parent’s Night Out. More recently she worked as a hospice chaplain for a private hospice company in Los Angeles and currently volunteers in her community as a chaplain in the local hospital and a convalescent hospital.  She has served as a cabinet member of the Southern California chapter of the United Clergy of Religious Science and has served such organizations as the AIDS Project of L.A., Carl Bean Hospice, Project Nightlight and the Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Detention Center.  She currently serves as the Treasurer for the Antelope Valley Interfaith Council and is involved in supporting the Antelope Valley GLBT Center. She is also completing writing a book and is moving towards its publishing in the very near future. Rev. 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