Indie Mini-Cast No. 1: Tips For Opening A DIY Studio
Donna Maria interviews Lori Nova of The Nova Studio about tips to start a do it yourself (DIY), “how to” studio.
Thank You America!
Donna Maria’s Independence Day 2010 message.
What Is A Lifestyle CEO?
Donna Maria shares details about her trademark “Lifestyle CEO” brand.
Thanks To You And My Sponsors! (And A Little Blog Re-Design …)
Donna Maria thanks readers and sponsors for the privilege of serving them.
My 2010 Media Kit And Limited Number Of Advertising Opportunities
Donna Maria shares her 2010 Media Kit, including a limited number of advertising opportunities.
Join Me Tonight On SmallBizChat!
Tonight, I will be the guest on SmallBizChat, co-hosted by Melinda Emerson and Cathy Larkin. I was a guest last year, and I’m honored to be invited back for a second time. SmallBizChat is an interactive forum using Twitter to help emerging entrepreneurs be successful in business. From 8:00pm EST to 9:00pm EST, Melinda and…
Quote of the Week: Words vs. Actions
Donna Maria shares the wisdom of an ancient Chinese military general, to turn words into deeds.
How I Got Unstuck
Donna Maria shares a 3-step process for getting “unstuck,” and moving important projects forward.
Indie Sponsors: Always "On Air" For You!
Donna Maria thanks readers and sponsors for partnering to on behalf of small businesses.
My Daily Productivity Flow
Donna Maria shares an overview of how she structures her business day for maximum productivity and efficiency of work flow.
Tell Oprah That A Vote For dM Is A Vote For America’s Family Businesses!
Donna Maria shares her “Family Business Road Show” pitch to become “Oprah’s Next TV Star”!
Quote of the Week: I Must Not Fear
At Blogging While Brown this past weekend, I met comedian and political commentator Baratunde Thurston. Along with beauty blogger Patrice Elizabeth Grell Yursik and cultural blogger Anil Dash, Bartunde was a participant on the “Breakthrough Bloggers” panel. He shared many valuable tips for ‘breaking through” with your blog, but the most memorable part of the…
Pretty "Thank You" Flowers For Indie Sponsors And You!
Donna Maria thanks sponsors and readers for allowing her to be a part of their journey!
Oprah "Next TV Star" Bloopers
Donna Maria shares bloopers from her pitch to Oprah Winfrey as part of “Oprah’s Search For The Next TV Star.”
The Power Of Asking For What You Want
This morning as I was serving my kids cereal for breakfast, my son suddenly erupted in tears. He hurt his foot at camp yesterday and had just bumped his head on a counter, so I thought he was hurting. When I asked why he was crying, he mumbled something I couldn’t understand. After I got…
[POLL RESULTS] Are you more likely to buy a cosmetic if “organic” is on the label?
Earlier this month, I posted this question here and over at the Indie social networking site. As you may know, the USDA’s National Organic Program enforces organic labeling and processing standards for food, but not cosmetics. The FDA, which does regulate cosmetics, does not oversee how and whether the term “organic” appears on cosmetic product…
Quote Of The Week: I Think I Can!
Donna Maria shares the quote of the week: I think I can, I think I can!
Thanks To My "All Indie, All The Time" Sponsors!
Donna Maria thanks readers and sponsors for partnering to on behalf of small businesses.
How To Find Victory
This week was extremely challenging, both personally and professionally. A few personal family matters exploded. My son was sick all week with a weird, low grade, no-fever stomach ache (that our pediatrician attributes to touching a turtle last month), which manifested itself mainly around 2:00 in the morning. The widgets and plugins on my blog…
10 Free iPhone Apps To Boost Indie Business Productivity
I enjoy my iPhone. In fact, I sometimes wonder what I did before I owned it. I resisted purchasing an iPhone because I once owned and intensely disliked one of these. I’ve made a complete turnaround, and today, we are a happy Apple family. This was the home screen on my iPhone last week. (I’ve…
Video: 2010 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers
Donna Maria shares the promotional video from the 2010 Conference of Handcrafted Soapmakers.