In The Flow Marketing: A Networking Group for Women-Mesa

Mission Statement: To provide effective, affordable marketing opportunities for women in today’s business environment, based on building authentic relationships. Nearly 600 strong and growing!

Speaker, Jody Owen: “From Overwhelmed to Organized!” Learn Jody’s 3-step, SOS method that allows you to get your head around the process of organizing, and keep moving forward when the chaos wants to stop you! This method can be applied to both personal and business situations.

Time: 1:45 pm Networking
Meeting: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Cost: $15 (Speaker & Networking!)
Location: Paradise Palms Plaza, 1616 East Main Street, Mesa, 2nd Floor Boardroom (between Stapley & Gilbert Roads; enter in the center of the buildings by the fountain)
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About Jody Owen, The Space You’re In, Transformation thru Organization

Through her 20+ years in the corporate and small business worlds, she set up workable systems and developed procedures to streamline operations and improve productivity. Using those skills, along with her knowledge in personal development programs and methodologies, she has created a unique approach to consulting that works with her clients’ mental and emotional organization as well as with their physical space. She specializes in helping business people and teams maximize their effectiveness and create the kind of spaces, thinking and systems that allow them to be productive, creative and balanced.

The NEXT generation of networking events!

Seasoning the Cast Iron Pan

I had a dream the other night about seasoning a cast-iron pan. I’m not sure what may have prompted this dream, but I find that my dreams are filled with interesting tidbits when I look into them further.

Anyone who has ever owned a cast-iron pan knows that the key to its marvelous non-stick surface is in the seasoning of the pan. The more seasoning that is done initially, the stronger the “seasoning bond.” If done correctly, the pan will last a lifetime. If food begins to stick over time, the pan needs to be properly re-cleaned and re-seasoned once again.

When I look at this process I cannot help but think about our country’s economic situation and its affect on us as individuals, women and entrepreneurs.

How “seasoned” are we feminine entrepreneurs?
Are all the world events “sticking” to our surfaces?
Are we in need of re-seasoning to form a stronger bond?
I think so.

For years now, I have heard that it is the time for the feminine to emerge. Yet, in our current situation, I cannot find them. Where are they? Who is leading them? What are they doing? Are they at home? Are they in fear? Are they cocooned waiting for something to happen? Waiting for someone to tell them what to do next, when and how?

Our thoughts about the economy are like food stuck to a poorly-seasoned pan. Unless, we re-season the pan and emerge victorious in our thoughts and actions, we will have more of the same.

Perhaps now is not the time for the feminine to hibernate.

Perhaps now is the time for them to join together in groups, circles and lead by example, supporting one another, allowing their skills to be seen and used by others. Let’s build a model community together.

I know that I could use some support right now. How about you?

I just re-seasoned my pan. What shape is your pan in?