Indie Product Showcase [Video]

Donna Maria showcases products made in the USA by members of the Indie Beauty Network: MJ’s Herbals (New York), Grapeseed Company (California), The Bead Dreamer (Virginia), Aromaleigh (South Carolina), Hill Country Haiku (Texas).

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How To Get More Rest

Donna Maria shares tips for getting more rest, based on research conducted by Matthew Edlund, MD, the Rest Doctor.

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Vault Episode #203: Lauren Sheahan [Podcast]

The Vault is an archive of my first podcasts so there is a record for you to enjoy. Welcome to the Vault Episode 203, where we’re joined by Lauren Sheahan, the owner of Lauress Cosmetics in Wisconsin, specializing in premium mineral cosmetics. As a wife, mother, and small business owner, Lauren’s business is directly affected…

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How To Pace Yourself For Small Business Success

I have observed several parallels between running a business and running for fitness. When I run in the morning, I enjoy seeing different types of people at the track. Obviously experienced runners breeze around, passing me two and three times before they’re done. Other runners (especially newer ones like me) are slower and more measured…

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Indie Beauty Network Opposes H.R. 5786 Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

As the founder and CEO of the Indie Beauty Network, I am confirming that IBN opposes the bill named, “H.R. 5786: The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 (SCA or H.R. 5786). If you have not already done so, please read and sign our petition opposing the bill. As of the publication of this post, over…

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My Last Day Posting At This Blog About The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

Except for periodic posts that fit well at both blogs, today will be the last day I will publish a post at this blog that deals directly with H.R. 5786: the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 (SCA). The post that follows this one today summarizes the reasons for the Indie Beauty Network’s opposition to the…

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Vault Episode #202: Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 [Podcast]

The Vault is an archive of my first podcasts so there is a record for you to enjoy. Welcome to the Vault Episode 202, where we bring together a panel of dedicated small business owners to delve into a critical topic – the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, recently discussed in Congress. This legislation carries…

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