Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-16945502009-04-20T00:00:00-04:00Stories of the UnexpectedTypePadLaura Varn and Julie McWherter on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-652092912009-04-20T00:00:00-04:002009-04-20T00:00:00-04:00Business podcast with Laura Varn and Julie McWherter – subscribe now via iTunes. Today’s guests are Laura Varn and Julie McWherter of prettySMART!. Laura and Julie are sisters who joined forces to invent practical, fun and useful items for women....Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Laura Varn and Julie McWherter – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20115700442b4970b-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="Mast_logo" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e20115700442b4970b " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20115700442b4970b-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>Today’s guests are Laura Varn and Julie McWherter of <a href="http://www.myazula.com">prettySMART!</a>. Laura and Julie are sisters who joined forces to invent practical, fun and useful items for women. In this interview you’ll learn how they came up with their personal business name, and what it’s like working together as sisters. </p><p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/DD76iD-rHrA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/04/laura-varn-and-julie-mcwherter-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Varn_and_McWherter.m4aWendy Krepak on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-641965112009-03-15T23:03:54-04:002009-03-15T23:03:54-04:00Business podcast with Wendy Krepak – subscribe now via iTunes. Today’s guest is Wendy Krepak, inventor of the Card Cubby. In this interview, Wendy shares her journey from accidental inventor, to successful entrepreneur. Listen and learn about her process through...Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Wendy Krepak – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20112796d2cfd28a4-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="CardCubby" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e20112796d2cfd28a4 " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20112796d2cfd28a4-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>Today’s guest is Wendy Krepak, inventor of the <a href="http://cardcubby.com/">Card Cubby</a>. In this interview, Wendy shares her journey from accidental inventor, to successful entrepreneur. Listen and learn about her process through inventing, patenting, manufacturing and distributing. </p><p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/Ugj8iMIANIY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/03/wendy-krepak-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Wendy_Krepak.m4aMary Kay Russell on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-626040732009-03-02T00:19:40-05:002009-03-02T00:22:40-05:00Business podcast with Mary Kay Russell – subscribe now via iTunes. Today’s guest is Mary Kay Russell, president of KuBit2me, and creator of the award winning, ultimate “Toss It To Me” games. In this interview, Mary Kay emphasizes the importance...Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Mary Kay Russell – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2011168564416970c-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="K2M Logo" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e2011168564416970c " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2011168564416970c-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>Today’s guest is Mary Kay Russell, president of <a href="http://www.Kubit2me.com">KuBit2me</a>, and creator of the award winning, ultimate “Toss It To Me” games. In this interview, Mary Kay emphasizes the importance of research and explains her research process. She also shares the challenges she and her family had in integrating her “mom and wife” role with her “business” role.</p><p>
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</span>This episode of Accidental Pren-her: Stories of the Unexpected podcast is brought to you by <a href="http://www.greencareercentral.com">Green Career Central</a>. A one-stop career site to help you identify your green niche, research the green economy, and find your place whether you want to land a green job or start a green business.</p></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/KBFuS8_6cSQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/03/mary-kay-russell-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Mary_Kay_Russell.m4aLisa Otto on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-620107102009-02-23T00:01:00-05:002009-02-23T00:01:00-05:00Business podcast with Lisa Otto – subscribe now via iTunes. Today's special guest is writer Lisa Otto of Creative Writing Studios. Lisa left the security of a traditional job for the adventures of entrepreneurship. Learn what sparked her transition, her...Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Lisa Otto – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536fc2d7a970c-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="Header-web" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e2010536fc2d7a970c " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536fc2d7a970c-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
<br></span></p><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Today's special guest is writer Lisa Otto of <a href="http://www.creativewritingstudios.com/">Creative Writing Studios</a>. Lisa left the security of a traditional job for the adventures of entrepreneurship. Learn what sparked her transition, her advice to other women entrepreneurs, and how Creative Writing Studios can help you with your new business.</p><p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="OPT_CLR" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c-150wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 150px;"></img></a></span>This
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/oi02uNq2QXY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/02/lisa-otto-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Lisa_Otto1.m4aPatt Osborne on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-626008212009-02-16T00:21:05-05:002009-02-16T00:21:05-05:00Business podcast with Patt Osborne – subscribe now via iTunes. This week’s guest is life and adventure coach an outdoor retreat leader, Patt Osborne. Her business, Adventure Coach, helps inspire, motivate and support women and men who want to discover...Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Patt Osborne – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105371bb0c5970b-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="LogoPatt-sq-web" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e20105371bb0c5970b " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105371bb0c5970b-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>This week’s guest is life and adventure coach an outdoor retreat leader, Patt Osborne. Her business, <a href="http://www.adventurecoach.com">Adventure Coach</a>, helps inspire, motivate and support women and men who want to discover what they really want to do with the rest of their lives. Patt worked 25 years as an elementary school teacher, and decided she was ready for a change. Listen to this interview and learn how Patt researched and planned her career change, how she continues to update her business, and how she attracts her perfect clients. </p><p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="OPT_CLR" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c-150wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 150px;"></img></a></span>This
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/45j2ZqSCoUU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/02/patt-osborne-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Patt_Osborne.m4aGwen Austin on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-620104302009-02-09T10:48:22-05:002009-02-09T10:48:22-05:00Business podcast with Gwen Austin – subscribe now via iTunes. Today's special guest is inventor Gwen Austin of RC Art Toys. Gwen created the Color Bug, a remote controlled art product that is shaped like a ladybug. Gwen discovered her...Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Gwen Austin – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536fc2747970c-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="Logo" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e2010536fc2747970c " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536fc2747970c-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>Today's special guest is inventor Gwen Austin of <a href="http://www.rcarttoys.com/">RC Art Toys</a>. Gwen created the Color Bug, a remote controlled art product that is shaped like a ladybug. Gwen discovered her passion for designing toys 10 years ago. Even though it took her almost a decade to get back around to her passion, she never lost sight of what it was she wanted to do. Click below to learn all about this exciting product, and Gwen’s journey to creating it.</p><p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="OPT_CLR" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c-150wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 150px;"></img></a></span>This
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/hUj8SHcTIXs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/02/gwen-austin-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Gwen_Austin1.m4aKaren Bullard on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-619874542009-02-02T00:01:00-05:002009-02-02T00:01:00-05:00Business podcast with Karen Bullard – subscribe now via iTunes. This week I speak with Karen Bullard of Karen Cole Paper. Karen’s business is a “lifestyle collection of stationery and paper products” that are “stylish and whimsical”, “sophisticated and fun”....Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Karen Bullard – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536f2210c970b-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="Karen.cole.paper.logo" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e2010536f2210c970b " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536f2210c970b-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>This week I speak with Karen Bullard of <a href="http://www.karencolepaper.com/">Karen Cole Paper</a>. Karen’s business is a “lifestyle collection of stationery and paper products” that are “stylish and whimsical”, “sophisticated and fun”. In this interview, Karen shares how connection with her inner-knower guides her business, how she balances family and work, and how to give back to the community.</p><p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c-pi" style="float: left;"><img alt="OPT_CLR" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e20105366063b2970c-150wi" style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px; width: 150px;"></img></a></span>This
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/IddOpuHc_sw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/02/karen-bullard-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Karen_Bullard.m4aLeslie Haywood on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-617376162009-01-26T00:01:00-05:002009-01-26T00:01:00-05:00Business podcast with Leslie Haywood – subscribe now via iTunes. Today I interview Leslie Haywood of Grill Charms. In this podcast of the Accidental Pren-her Show, Leslie talks about the unusually spicy light-bulb experience that inspired her to launch her...Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Leslie Haywood – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536e500f3970b-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="Logo" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e2010536e500f3970b " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536e500f3970b-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>Today I interview Leslie Haywood of <a href="http://www.grillcharms.com/">Grill Charms</a>. In this podcast of the Accidental Pren-her Show, Leslie talks about the unusually spicy light-bulb experience that inspired her to launch her own business. She also shares how being diagnosed with cancer and having bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgeries did not deter her from her goal. Listen to this interview and be inspired!</p><p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/ljxDKRs9AP8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/01/jill-caren-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Leslie_Haywood.m4aPeggy Porter on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-614338082009-01-19T00:01:00-05:002009-01-19T00:01:00-05:00Business podcast with Peggy Porter – subscribe now via iTunes. Today's guest is Peggy Porter, success coach for mom entrepreneurs. Peggy works with moms who are starting up their own businesses. She teaches them how to balance being a great...Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Peggy Porter – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536d52cb9970c-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="Cover" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e2010536d52cb9970c " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536d52cb9970c-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>Today's guest is Peggy Porter, success coach for mom entrepreneurs. Peggy works with moms who are starting up their own businesses. She teaches them how to balance being a great mom, and running a successful business. In this interview, Peggy shares how her background supports her coaching, how she discovered her niche, and why she loves her work. Click below to find out more.</p><p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/typepad/slreid/accidentalprenher/~4/pwOvs4ysd2w" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.accidentalprenher.com/2009/01/peggy-porter-on-accidental-prenher-podcast.htmlhttp://susanreid.typepad.com/Podcast/Peggy_Porter.m4aJulie Northrop on Accidental Pren-her Podcasttag:typepad.com,2003:post-611059762009-01-12T00:01:00-05:002009-01-12T00:01:00-05:00Business podcast with Julie Northrop – subscribe now via iTunes. Today's special guest is Accidental Pren-her Julie Northrop of Free Birthday Treats. This quick-fire, 10-minute interview talks about how starting up a business changed her life. You'll hear about her...Lady Samurai<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Business podcast with Julie Northrop – <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=289572945">subscribe now via iTunes</a>.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> <a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010535cdbfae970c-pi" style="float: right;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536b70a63970b-pi" style="float: right;"><img alt="Fbtlogopr2" class="at-xid-6a00d83451be2169e2010536b70a63970b " src="http://susanreid.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451be2169e2010536b70a63970b-150wi" style="margin: 0px 0px 5px 5px; width: 150px;"></img></a>
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</p><p>Today's special guest is Accidental Pren-her Julie Northrop of <a href="http://freebirthdaytreats.com/">Free Birthday Treats</a>. This quick-fire, 10-minute interview talks about how starting up a business changed her life. You'll hear about her struggles, resonate with her passion, and discover what she does to attract the frugal consumer. You'll also find out about the wide-range of freebies and discounts that Free Birthday Treats offers. Find out more by clicking below. </p><p>
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