Four Chamber Mixer with Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista and San Marcos

On July 20th the four North County Chambers held a joint sundowner. It was at TriCity Hospital. Even though it was a hot evening and very crowded, I thought the networking was fantastic. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and it was hard to run into the same person more than twice during the three hours we were there.

Here are some of the small business owners I ran into at the mixer. They were brave enough to spend a few moments with me, podcasting. Maybe you'll hear someone you know, or a service you could use. Enjoy!

• John Whitford, Act One Pictures
  
• Nicholas Urabani, eBoost Marketing
  
• Robert Rosenthal, Hello World
  
• Brandon Cass, Crowell, Weedon & Co.
  
• Mariela Arellano, OC Domestic Nanny Referral
  
• Mario Aldana, The Almar Company
  
• Al Delino, Al Delino Design
  

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The Carlsbad Village Revitalization Program, An Interview with Ted Owen, President of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

On Tuesday, July 18th, in response to a July 13, 2006 OpEd piece written by the San Diego Union Tribune raising questions about what the Carlsbad Village could be, I sat down with Ted Owen, President of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce to get the real story.

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Bryce Whiting, Sales and Business Coach

I had the pleasure of meeting with Bryce Whiting, of IAT (International Advance Team) to discuss the coaching industry.

I wanted to learn more about how to identify a great coach! Bryce was able to articulate what coaching is and what coaching can mean to a business.

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July 20th Four Chamber Sundowners

On Thursday, July 20th from 4pm to 7pm the four Chambers of North County will hold a joint Sundowner. Join members from Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista and San Marcos at Tri City Hospital for one of the largest, and "most excellent" sundowners of the year.

The investment is a mere $10, 2 lattes, and you'll find all of us downstairs in the Assembly Room at Tri City Hospital. I'll be the one with the big hat interviewing attendees. You just have to come!!!

Check the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce website for more details.

Sheryl Roush's Heart Of A Mother Book Tea

On Saturday, June 25th, several of the contributors to Sheryl Roush's new book, Heart Of A Mother, gathered for a book signing.

Here is an interview with a very proud Mom, Beverly Roush. What a charming woman!


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Sheryl Roush welcomes all, introduces and thanks two very important women, Catherine Tilley, who hosted the event in her home, another entrepreneur, specializing in women's events and Darlene Fahl-Brittian, the Tea Lady, an expert on the topic, and provided the Tea and Opening Tea Prayer for Sheryl's gathering.


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Sheryl's books are available at SparklePresentations' Book Store.

Helice Bridges Interview

I had the pleasure of re-connecting with Helice Bridges, and catching up at Sheryl's Tea. Helice gave me a "Who You Are Makes A Difference" blue ribbon many years ago. To this day, I treasure that ribbon!

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Adria Manary, Author of More Mommy Magic

I also had the opportunity to interview author and speaker, Adria Manary about her book "More Mommy Magic" and being a mother at Sheryl's Tea.

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Mary Marcdante Interview and Speaker Tips

On June 25th, at Sheryl Roush's Heart Of A Mother Tea, I had the opportunity to interview author and speaker, Mary Marcdante about her book "My Mother, My Friend."

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Carlsbad Chamber First Friday Exhibitors

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Carlsbad Chamber had their fabulous First Friday Breakfast on July 7th. Milo Shapiro, IMPROVentures, spoke on "Failing to Succeed." I spent some time with the member businesses who exhibited at the breakfast. They are:

• David Franklin, Franklin Strategies
  
• Lynn Garland, Acupuncture Works of Carlsbad
  
• Tom Wood, Woody's Gourmet Java Service
  
• Joni Miringoff, Carlsbad Art Splash
  
• Monique Gallagher, Acceptable Behavior Checkbook System
  
• Donna Blanco, Kumon
  
• Hy Bergman, Get1Free
  

International Women's Expo Wants You

I am so excited to participate in the International Women's Podcasting Expo. It was the International Podcasting Expo that propelled me on this journey. Who knew I would be learning about stringers, bumper and loops!

Maybe you are just now hearing about podcasting and the fabulous opportunity it can give to you to brand yourself as an expert in your industry. If you are sitting on the edge, not knowing if you want to "hang" with us or not, in the words of the famous shoe, "just do it!"

Come and join us. Get a mic, buy a ticket, grab a booth, just do it! Today!

Debra
The Digital Diva Speaks