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"Itiel, What happened at the Q&A Hour?" Screenshot Update

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:01:00 +0000

I had the best time, last night!

Last night, I had my first Q&A Hour, but it certainly will not be my last. I am so glad I took that tip from one of my favorite women entrepreneurs, Tamyka Lee Washington. Engage your audience. If you are a woman entrepreneur that has a retail business (I know... any business, but I think especially retail.), that is beneficial advice to take. If potential customers do not know you (or about you via broad media channels), they will not buy from you, they will not become kinetic customers. It's just that simple.

Sorry if you missed the Q&A Hour. Check out these screenshots:

:o))) Love it!

First Question

Pre-Q&A Question

Shared Family Vid

Got this great question: What piece of advice are you glad you never took for your business?

I love answering this question:

Curiosity

Trick Questions (LOL)

Fan Interaction (Love it!)

Personal Questions

Favorite Comment

There was so much love during that hour, actually, we went over 43 minutes!

To view more of the questions and sharing, visit the fan page (scroll down).

Walmart_Smell Goods '98™-Get on the Shelf :: Taking Chances

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:22:00 +0000

Woo! Good Morning! Yesterday was my birthday, and I celebrated part of my day by spending it with others-- my Q&A Hour was last night, on the Facebook Page. I plan to share more about that in the next post.

Smell Goods '98™ has entered Walmart Stores Inc. contest, Get on the Shelf! Voting begins March 7, 2012, and we hope to get your vote . This online contest is for businesses and individuals to submit products that are not sold by Walmart. The public will make the call, by voting for their favorite (psst, that's us). Below is our video submission for Get on the Shelf. The second video is the making of the it...bloopers, goofs, silliness. We thought you would like that. Enjoy!

Voting beings March 7, 2012

Voting beings March 7, 2012

How to Accept Yourself and Be Confident_Identity Magazine :: Taking Chances

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:45:00 +0000

My tip for How to Accept Yourself and Be Confident is live, on Identity Magazine. This isn't my first contribution to the online magazine.... Becoming an ~~"expert contributor"~~ expert contributor is part of my 360 evolution--taking chances. You've probably noticed the affix, taking chances, in a few post titles. I plan on sharing more about that evolution in another post (I think).

In December 2011, I happened (so I think) to check out my timeline on Twitter. I saw a tweet (well, it actually jumped out at me) asking for people to share about a feel-good gift. Seeing that feel good is part of my soul-mantra, I automatically clicked the link to contribute. Then... I. Clicked. Out. Of. The. Page. DOUBT. One thing I've accepted about evolving is that "she" is always going to appear. Who is "she"? The other part of you. The other part of me. The flip side.... You can throw "her" off her game by embracing her. Nope you can't get rid of ~~her~~ you. "I know you are here, but I've been allowing you to rule, for decades. It's my turn, my time. I've cultivated too much to not take these chances. So, me, I'm gonna shine *In my Estelle voice*."

See, I'm getting off my topic. I'll do another blog post about that evolution (I think).

I told King T. about the tweet, he said, 'That's you all day, baby'. :o)))))

I think the words were waiting to be typed. My heart, brain, and fingers took over, and in no time, I submitted my contribution. Out of 52 entries, 19 were selected......mine was one of them. I just giggled so hard when they sent me the Live email. The Warrior Princesses joined in on the giggles, and they gave me their sincere, 'Good job, mommy'.

Feel-good Gifts

Boom #1!

"OK, that's it. This is my only contribution. I'm good." Man. Why did my eyes catch that CONTRIBUTE tab. Hand to mouse. Click. Two weeks later.... We would like for you to share your tips on getting a boost. Again, I was ready.

My tip was accepted, again.

Give your Mind, Body and Brain a Boost

Yes, I know that's not me in the picture. When I saw other women showing who they were, I was like, WHAT. Now I know. Those who know me, know I have no problem with putting my picture up. LOL.

Boom #2!

During that same week... We would like to know How to Accept Yourself and Be Confident, since February is the month of love. At the time of receiving this email, I was sitting outside waiting for one of the Warrior Princesses to come out of theatre class. Sharing my experiences about my evolving period is something I do willingly, to help other women to see that they can be happy, in all aspects of their life. I immediately begin typing in my Notes. The submission wasn't due for another week, but why wait, right? I would be ready.

I think 13 entries were submitted. I got the Live email, so happy that I did, I really hope I can encourage, Her.

The submission form only allows 800 characters. So much I wanted to say. Since you are a reader of my blog, you get to read the part I could not submit.

This part goes with Stepping out of your comfort zone:

Sometimes, we fall short of confidence, because it could've been snuffed during childhood, or as a young adult. Let's say you're offered an opportunity to write for an e-zine. You're somewhat apprehensive, because you were muted as a child, for being so expressive. You're now in a comfort zone of being "silent", but at your core, that isn't you... Step out!

How to Accept Yourself and Be Confident-I'm On the Road

Boom #3!

Taking Chances,

Itiel

Your Vote, Please _ StartupNation + Me :: Taking Chances

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:57:00 +0000

So, I've decided to throw my hat into the ring, and enter the Leading Moms In Business Competition. This competition is hosted by StartupNation--Competition celebrating America's top mom-owned businesses and the women behind them.

Welcome to the one and only ranking focused on those can-do moms who run families and businesses at the same time.
The 2012 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business competition will rank the top 200 mom-run businesses across the United States as determined by the combination of popular vote and the special recognition of our judges for certain outstanding contestants. -StartupNation

Why do I need your vote? Your vote will count towards Smell Goods '98™ receiving more awareness, and will also drive more traffic to the website. Your vote is truly appreciated! Get your votes in before April 16, 2012.

I love that StartupNation allows you to vote daily! Just by entering your email address, StartupNation will send you a friendly reminder.

I highly encourage all mom entrepreneurs to enter.

Q and A Hour with Itiel McVay :: Taking Chances

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:29:00 +0000

Have a question or comment, and want to ensure you'll receive an answer or response? Send it to me: itiel(at)smellgoodspa(dot)com. Deadline is 2/21/2012.

Woman Entrepreneur:Angela Holly

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:39:00 +0000

Woman Entrepreneur: Angela Holly

Who Is She: Founder | TRUO'FLES COSMETICS, LLC

Offers: A Glamed Out Makeup Collection

The BENEFITS of using Truo’fles Mineral Powders:

SPF 15

Oil Free

Water Resistant

100% Natural

0% Talc

0% Fragrances

0% Preservatives

All Skin Types

No Parabens

No bismuth oxychloride

After hours of wear, you will have a beautiful radiant and healthy glowing appearance.

Truo'fles mineral powders does not give off any type of ashy or messy appearances.

Truo'fles mineral makeup is naturally preserved and irritant-free.

Check out my Blog for more information and some great tips for applying Truo’fles Mineral Powders.

See what people are saying about Truo’fles Mineral Powder!

Check us out on Facebook and “Like” our page.

Follow Truo’fles Cosmetics on Twitter.

$5 Speed Deal | Smell Goods '98™

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:00 +0000

$5 Speed Deal

Launching Today: Business Blogger Bootcamp Program

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:47:00 +0000

Tried and proven secrets to using content to establish a credible brand and business online.

Tamyka Washington - Coach | Mentor | Author | Blogger | Mom

Click here to view more details

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Goat Milk | Benefits :: What's In It? Series

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:24:00 +0000

Not my usual, witty title; I thought about-- The Neahs Have It or Loaded Milk.... Moving on.

I love goat milk! I love its color, texture, and unique aroma. Most of all, it is loaded (see, I should've used Loaded Milk) with amazing benefits for the skin.

Did you know:

Goat milk is abundant in calcium, phosphorous, naturally occurring sodium, potassium, magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamins B-1, B-2, B-3 and B-12, Pantothenic Acid (another B Vitamin; B-5), Biotin, Choline (part of the B family), and many other trace elements. Man! Forget the medicine, just soak in or drink up some goat milk!
When applied topically, goat milk easily absorbs into the epidermis, thus boosting the health benefits of the entire body.
Skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis, benefit from the nutrients that are in goat milk.

Picture taken by Warrior Princess T. She was attending an animal show.

Those pointers alone, should convey, why goat milk needs to be in your body & bath regimen. Eagerly, I want to share my favorite benefits, which are also the reasons goat milk is used in our wholesome products.

Natural cleanser, moisturizer, and emollient for thousands of years! Hello. You've seen pictures of women, with gorgeous skin, from ancient times. No Photoshop either.
Can't have a complete body & bath regimen without an exfoliant, right? No worries, goat milk will remove those dead, old skin cells--the alpha-hydroxy acids make the skin smoother and softer, with an overall lessening of fine wrinkles and skin discoloration. Ladies (and gents), goat milk is an anti-aging agent!

So, with a 4-in-1, natural ingredient like goat milk, you can't go wrong adding it to your body & bath regimen.

Goat milk can be found in our wholesome Fizzing Goat Milk Bath. Sample size too!

Have you read about the other ingredients in the What's In It? series? Are you being informed by this series? Have you seen an ingredient on any of our product labels and want to know more about it, by having it highlighted on our blog? Let us know in the comments.

3 Simple Steps for Hydrated Winter Epidermis

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:17:00 +0000

The winter months can be so unkind to your skin--wrecking havoc by turning hydrated skin into parched skin. With the dry, cold air outside beating at your skin, with the cranked up heat indoors pulling moisture out of your skin, there seems to be no rescue for your epidermis. Lost cause? Absolutely not. You just have to make a few adjustments to your winter bath & body care routine:

Step 1: Use a gentle grime fighter that won't strip your skin of its natural, protective oils, and that will also add to the conditioning of your skin. This is the base for healthy, natural, glowing skin.

Organic Love Body Wash- A pure, organic vegetable castile body wash! Lather up in thick organic goodness of sunflower oil, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and glycerin! Organic Love is enriched with African Black Soap and Green Leaf Papaya to eat up those dead skin cells! Organic Love's saponified oils delivers instant hydrated skin, non-drying!

Green Tea Medley Bubbles- 100% vegetable bubble bath/cleanser. Specifically developed to deliver light, long lasting bubbles for those long tub soaks. Still formulated to cleanse the skin gently, and effectively, while also protecting the skin's pH mantle and natural oils.

Step 2: No more than 3 times a week, your skin should receive some TLC with a scrub/polish. Exfoliating eliminates dead skin sitting on the surface, removes impurities from the pores, and leaves behind smooth, soft skin.

   Almond Whipped Cream Scrub- A whippy body wash with exotic sugar, almonds, and Sweet Almond oil to boot. Pick up your favorite sponge or puff and cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, and fragrance your body!

   Cream Popsicle Layered Sugar Scrub- A delicious yet wholesome scrub right in your shower/bath. Two layers of fine grain sugar (pure cane and dark brown sugar);both infused with orange butter (this will only enhance the succulent aroma), pure humectants, and natural oils rich in antioxidants;topped off with Madagascar vanilla.

   Sweet Raw Sugar Honey Polish- Sweet Raw Sugar Honey Polish is a skin delicious blend of large, sparkling, golden crystals, six pure plant oils, and honey to boot.

Step 3: Contribute to your healthy glow by adding an oil treatment to your bath & body routine. Topping the epidermis off with wholesome oils (emollient) is the best way to seal in moisture.

   Marinade- A dry-oil emollient, that is great for those on-the-go days. Seal in the moisture after showering, by spritzing on this Shea Butter oil blend.

   Rub Down-  A luxurious, multi-purpose oil. Rub Down's wild crafted, herbal infusion in plant oils makes it a great oil for massage, hair, and daily emollient.

   Pure Body Balm- A luxurious way to seal moisture into your skin and hair. A super emollient that delivers skin therapy to dehydrated skin,and brings relief to itchy skin.

To your skin health!

Smell Goods '98™ Customer Appreciation Event

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:28:00 +0000

We send gratitude to those whom have given us their business, and have trusted us to give it TLC. We are having our first Customer Appreciation Event in the month of February! February is my birthday month!

We are opening our virtual doors, not only to our customers but to potential customers also. This is a great time for you to experience Smell Goods '98™. There's one thing you need to do first: subscribe to our newsletter (form to the right) to receive the event's shopping code.

February's Mmmm News (newsletter) will be sent to you at the end of January with more details.

Looking forward to serving you.

Smell Goods '98™ Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:14:00 +0000

Enter our latest giveaway to win Marinade. Ends 1/28. Have fun!

1000 Fans Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:01:00 +0000

Mark.beauty with Donna is celebrating 1000 fans! Head on over to win jewelry, handbags, gift certificates (including one by Smell Goods '98™), and more. Before entering to win, read the RULES (top-2nd picture from the left). Have fun!

Treat Your Skin to Coffee :: What's In It? Series

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:28:00 +0000

Ahhh, yes, isn't it just beautiful to look at? A creamy, latte color and robust, coffee aroma to match, aren't the only attributes this beauty possess.

Coffea Arabica Seed oil (and) Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, bka, Coffee Bean Butter promotes excellent moisture retention, protects skin from ultraviolet light, penetrates quickly into the epidermis (fast protection and won't get wiped away before doing some work), and it protects the skin during harsh weather conditions. This butter is a wholesome hero to damaged, red and dry skin. For some of these reasons and many more, Coffee Bean Butter is used in many natural anti-aging formulations.

Why we love this silky butter:

Instead of hydrogenated vegetable oil, our coffee bean butter contains organic coconut oil and organic olive oil.
Has major anti-oxidant properties.
Has excellent spread ability.
Smells amazing.
IT WORKS!

Coffee Bean Butter does not contain caffeine.

Coffee Bean Butter can be found in our White Chocolate Coffee DECADENCE Layered Sugar Scrub (a mouthful, I know, but it's so good, it deserves a long name).

Have you read about the other ingredients in the What's In It? series? Are you being informed by this series? Have you seen an ingredient on any of our product labels and want to know more about it, by having it highlighted on our blog? Let us know in the comments.

Woman Entrepreneur:Akilah S. Richards

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:56:00 +0000

Woman Entrepreneur: Akilah S. Richards
Who Is She: wife, mother, daughter, author, Life Chanter
Mantra: Just Life + Flow | Clarity + Strategy | Un-Muting. Helping women to embrace their ecology.

Personal Note: I e-met Akilah over a year ago via You Make It Beautiful (ymib.com). Ever since, I appreciate her beaming reminder, that being an Execumama isn't a nebulous idea, it's a way of life that should be embraced, guilt-free.

I've been asked this question often...

What IS Life Design, anyway?

Are you wanting some clarity around that too?

Well, I'll illustrate my perspective with this...

If you think the widespread adoption of the "Occupy" movement is merely a combination of coincidence and good marketing, think again!

Much like what's going on inside you, people all over the world are deciding to DO SOMETHING about living in muted spaces.

My desire is to inspire women in business, to aspire to be the best that they can, in all aspects of their lives.

Healthier Skin in 2012-5 Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:36:00 +0000

Have you thought about what you can do this year to have healthier skin? Using our wholesome products is the cherry-on-top of your beautiful, healthy skin. Our products are for maintaining your epidermis by keeping it conditioned and smelling good. Below the surface is where all the good stuff happens.

Cathy Wong, over at About.com, shares 5 tips for your skin health:

Give Yourself a Dry Brush Exfoliation - (It's pretty cool that her #1 tip is our #9. Not only that, but dry brushing is a step in our Steps To A Romantic Spa-At-Home Experience. Do you have that? You can subscribe to our newsletter to get it. -->)
Rev Up Your Digestion
Invigorate Sluggish Circulation
Avoid Excess Sugar
Eat Some Good Fats

Cathy shares the culprits to #2, and she gives suggestions on each tip, to help you have healthier skin in 2012 and beyond.

Will any of these tips help you to have healthier skin in 2012? Did you learn a new tip from this list? Out of #2 , #3, #4, which one is a challenge for you? Sometimes #4 tries to put me in a choke-hold.

To your skin health,

Smell Goods '98™ VIP Program

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:02:00 +0000

2012 is here, and our goal this year is exactly what it has always been...to make sure you have a live good, feel good, smell good experience.

So we've amplified our VIP Program!

Perks:

20% off entire order during the first 10 days of the month
Special of the Month

Special of the Month Perks:

BOGO offers
additional discounts
free Samples With Purchase (SWP)

Plus! Subscription Bonus:

Free Shipping

Visit our site today for more details.

Healthy Skin Tips-Top 10 List

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:14:00 +0000

The folks over at Murad Skin Care have come up with a top 10 list of healthy skin tips. Although we've mentioned some of these tips in our list before, it's always good to have a refresher course.

Two of our favorite tips from Murad's list:

Check Ingredients on Skin Care Products: Don’t just buy skin care products based on packaging or brand name. Research the ingredients to make sure your skin care products have what it takes to solve your skin concerns. You may even want to study some online skin care product reviews as well. Make educated decisions about what’s in the products that go on your skin.

This is exactly why we've created our What's In It? series. You need to know what is in our products and why.

Water, Water, Water: Hydration is the key to healthy skin no matter what your skin type or skin concern. The body is almost sixty percent water, and the skin is the body’s largest organ. If you’re not staying hydrated through drinking water, applying topical moisturizers and “eating your water,” then your skin can’t possibly be healthy. From anti-aging concerns to acne concerns, you need to create a base for building healthy skin. Healthy skin is hydrated skin.

Now how do you expect our wholesome products to work their best, without hydrated skin? Our products are your cherry-on-top to your already beautiful skin. Drink Up!

For more of Murad's suggested tips, head on over.

Do you do any of these tips already? Which one(s) work best for you?

To your skin health,

Ci-CLo-METH-e-CONE :: What's In It? Series

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:50:00 +0000

Cyclomethicone is a silicon-based oil that is a "carrier" for fragrance and essential oils. Its purpose is to carry scented oils and natural oils in bath and body products. It is a clear, odorless silicone that delivers a non-greasy, silky, smooth feeling to the skin. How does that work? The chemistry of Cyclomethicone allows it to evaporate quickly off of the skin.

Cyclomethicone is known as an unmodified silicon: Unmodified silicones stay on or near the surface of the skin. Not only are the molecules too big to physically enter past the upper living cells, they associate with the upper layer of drying skin but they also cannot penetrate cell membranes due to their large size. 3dchem.com

Why we love this "dry-oil" silicone:

Decreases "slip" in products that are abundant in oil, that are used in the tub/shower.
Adds a luxurious feel (glide) to after-bath and massage oils.
Leaves no oily feeling.
Incredibly versatile (can be used in many formulations).
A little goes a looooong way.

How much do we use in our products? The percentage of Cyclomethicone used in our products is anywhere from .5% to 1%. See #5. I still scratch my head when I see a product label with Cyclomethicone as the first ingredient. That's over 50% of the product! Cyclomethicone is listed as the last ingredient on our label. Such a small amount that if a customer did not want to experience points 1, 2, or 3, they can request to have it omitted.

Cyclomethicone can be found in Lush Body Butter; Mojito, Matcha, Tantouchthis spreads; Pure Body Balm, Marinade;King Moisture Spray;Alaea Sea Salt Polish;Mojito Sugar Smoother;Sweet Raw Sugar Honey Polish; Rub Down;DECADENCE Layered Sugar Scrubs;Patriarch oil.

Have you read about the other ingredients in the What's In It? series? Are you being informed by this series? Have you seen an ingredient on any of our product labels and want to know more about it, by having it highlighted on our blog? Let us know in the comments.

To your skin health!

Calling All Herbivores :: What's In It? Series

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:46:00 +0000

Hailing from the Kingdom of Castile (b.k.a Spain), for herbivores and environmentally conscious folks....Castile Soap!

"This soap is said to be named for the Kingdom of Castile, a region in what is now known as Spain. Evidence seems to suggest thatcastile soap actually originated in Northern Italy, and spread outwards from there, although this soap is so ancient that it is a bit difficult to pin down the precise details of its history. In Castile, the soap was made with olive oil only, and some people differentiate between capitalized Castile soap, made with olive oil, and lower case castile soap, made with other vegetable oils." wisegeek.com

Why we love this wholesome commodity:

Makes our hair oh-so soft when used as a shampoo. You can even skip the conditioner!
Chemical free!
Family friendly--the entire family!
Fights cell degeneration (antioxidant)!
Beneficial for sensitive, mature, and normal to dry skin!
Sudsy!

Characteristics of liquid Castile soap:

By the fat being vegetable and not from the four-legged persuasion, liquid Castile soap is "loose". But it delivers a great amount of lather. Using the proper bath tool, such as a bath puff or natural fiber sponge, makes a small amount increase its suds power.

Liquid Castile soap can be found in our wholesome Organic Love Body Wash & Organic Love Body Wash for him.

Marinade Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:16:00 +0000

If you haven't been keeping up with us on Facebook (ahem, you should be), then you are totally out of the loop about our latest giveaway (last one-334 entered). This giveaway is off to a fantastic start too--come and enter.

Why should you enter the Marinade Giveaway? This is the Smell Goods Lady's favorite emollient for epidermis winter blues.

How else can I win some goodies from Smell Goods '98™?

We recently started our bi-weekly #TriviaThursday. Every other Thursday on our Page, we'll pose a simple yet informative trivia question. Leave your answer. All submitters with the correct answer will be plugged into random.org. The winner wins one of our travel-size, wholesome goods!

Next #TriviaThursday: 1/5

have you made IT? :: i'll never let them do IT to me again!

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:58:00 +0000

Have you made IT? I'm not speaking about the ching-ching-bling-bling IT. I'm coming from the stand point of: self evolving-responding vs reacting-taking responsibility of direct behavior towards you IT. ????

presenting (instead of being present):
'If I was (insert name of well known company here) people would buy from me more.' 'Man, people only buy from you if you had a celebrity biggin' up your stuff (grrrr).' 'Oh, see, at first they were buying from me, saying how my product was all-that, now they acting funny, not buying from me anymore (suck teeth).'

STOP IT

reacting (instead of responding):
'Why people always trying to get a hook-up? If I was (insert name of well known company here), they wouldn't be treating me this way.' 'Why do I keep seeing people stealing pictures of my work? I post my work, then I see it on someone else's website or social page! Why do they keep doing this?!'

STOP IT

(The above have been read on my timeline and news feed on social networks.)

personal testimonial:
Years ago I met a couple--I was invited into their home. The wife mentioned to the husband about me having a business. 'You got any samples with you?' Yes! That was the first thing that came out of his mouth. He said it like he was the bourgeois and I was the hoi polloi . LOL. Yes, I can laugh about that now. Actually, I chuckled (inside) back then. I could've broke the hustle down to him. But what would be the use (Don't get me wrong, there are times when people need correcting. You got to know when that time is--that wasn't the time. Wisdom.) That moment wasn't about him, it was about me. What was it about me, that he felt he had the audacity to ask that question, before getting to know more about the business? Yes, me. It may not have been me, but it was important to my growth and business growth that I figure it out. Responding vs Reacting.

Responding isn't always about responding to an individual. It's about responding to yourself: asking the right questions, accepting the hardcore truth about self, acknowledging your responsibility in what you attract/other's behavior.

my response:
On my drive home that day, I told myself that would never happen again. I needed to establish myself and my business in a way that "hand-out & hook-up" wasn't written on me. I'm not against sending complimentary items for another entrepreneur's event. No qualms here. I started to be present in all that I did for my business--to help others to see that I meant business;I directed all those seeking free products to my Samples category online;I made my list: Women Entrepreneurs That I Will Give To. That list consist of women entrepreneurs that I would not think twice about sending them a complimentary item for an event, because they have genuinely established a relationship with me. Today, I receive orders for gift bag items (Funny thing is some of those orders come from women on my list. I would do it for them anyway, but they don't take advantage. Respect.)! I made IT! And if you're wondering about that couple.... they became great customers, even without the husband getting the samples. *Wink* Not immediately, but over time, after observing me and the growth of my business.

When you willing evolve, when you check yourself to see if another's behavior is due to how you are operating, when you make the neccessary corrections in your work-life (a term I love from Execumama.com)... you made IT, and no one can do IT to you again. No one can do what you won't allow them to do. You don't have to be anyone else to get more business sent your way. You don't need to "cry" over what others are doing to "mess" your business up--handle the business and implement or make the changes. More success comes when you become the success.

<3

My desire is to inspire women in business, to aspire to be the best that they can, in all aspects of their lives.

Chai Handcrafted Soap Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:30:00 +0000

If you haven't been keeping up with us on Facebook (ahem, you should be), then you are totally out of the loop about our latest giveaway. Our last giveaway brought in a whopping 343 contestants (excited about that)! This giveaway is off to a fantastic start too--come and enter. Don't be shaky about the grand entry number, the winner is randomly selected, so you have a high chance of winning.

Why should you enter the Chai Handcrafted Soap Giveaway? 1) It's one of our top-sellers. 2) This wholesome bar was inspired by my favorite beverage....Chai, and the fragrance notes are spot on-- very warm and sweet.

How else can I win some goodies from Smell Goods '98™?

We recently started our bi-weekly #TriviaThursday. Every other Thursday on our Page, we'll pose a simple yet informative trivia question. Leave your answer. All submitters of the correct answer will be plugged into random.org. The winner wins one of our travel-size, wholesome goods!

Next #TriviaThursday: 12/22

Win to Give Giveaway | Smell Goods '98™

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:12:00 +0000

The Win to Give Giveaway is happening now on Facebook! Love to GIVE? Do it with one of our wholesome Specialty Bar Soaps. Share our giveaway with a Friend, and when they win, you win too! It's a Win Win (LOL, pun intended). It only takes 30 seconds to enter (you got that, right?). Giveaway ends 12/6/2011.

Black Friday-Cyber Monday | Smell Goods '98™

noreply@blogger.com (Smell Goods Lady) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:29:00 +0000

This marks the last open-to-the-public sale. The next public sale will be in the fall of 2012
For weekly deals, penny sales, free shipping offers, monthly deals, and BOGO specials subscribe to our newsletter ---->.
For special discounts Like Smell Goods '98™.

Friday: After winding down for the evening, grab a cup of your favorite warm beverage, and join other shoppers as they shop for their loved ones.
Monday: During your lunch break, take a moment to get something for yourself.

Stop by and make your Wish List today.

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