Dreams Take Flight
Get ready for take off, because the Dream Factory
Community is on the move.
Here in MetroWest, we have firmly
established our Publicity Packages which
enables our members to share their knowledge and
impact the whole community. This month we
feature,
3 members at 2 of our great events.
Another benefit of membership is that Dream
Factory Community members get a discount on
the Metrowest Chamber Women's Initiative
programs.
Our members are also featured there as
presenters.
Jeanne Worrick, Sell Like a Girl was
the
speaker at their monthly luncheon in February
and
two of our members will be presenting for them in
March.
March 10th, 11:45-1:30, at the Bella Costa in
Framingham. Nancy Cantor is leading, "Be the
Change You Can Believe In, " an introspective
look at
proactive approaches to the challenges of our times.
Participants will leave with a new perspective and
new
actions to take.
March 31st, 5:30-7pm, Tracy Harrison will be
the
featured presenter, at a Natick Collection Fashion
Show, called, "Put Your Best Foot Forward." This
entertaining event will include a surprise not to be
missed. (Bring a camera)
Go to Quick Links to find out more or to
register for either of these MetroWest Chamber
Women's Initiative events.
What else is new?
Member, Joonu Coste, is a creating a
Women's
Network in Blackstone Valley and the Dream
Factory is leading the way. We helped them
launch in
January and their recent February luncheon was
an
overwhelming success.
As a result, the Blackstone Valley Chamber is
hosting
our next CDO Training on March 25th, 9-4, at their
office. If you live in that area, or you just want to start
receiving member benefits, join us for a training
that
will launch you into living your dreams.
Anyone thinking of Florida? This snow is
enough to
put warm weather on your mind, but did you know that
we are starting to create franchising opportunities for
theDream Factory
Community in
the sunny state? Stay tuned as this unfolds.
Go to QuickLinks to see our new Dream
Factory Video and CDO Testimonial.
Find out about a new FREE online networking group,
called
The Met Group. Better than Facebook, or
Linked-in, because it focuses right here in
MetroWest. Tell Nancy Parker, the
internet guru, that I sent you.
Last but not least, our yearly Dream Factory
Community Conference/Retreat, will be on a
Thursday night and 1/2 day on Friday in June.
It will be located at the UCC Conference Center in
Framingham and will support Blackstone
Valley Women Aide.
For Info on the Dream Factory Community
Quick Links...
Sell like A Girl Book
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Greetings!
Welcome to the March
Newsletter for
the Dream Factory, a community of
women
entrepreneurs who are committed to living
their personal and professional dreams.
We will introduce you to ideas and
opportunities that
will
support you in taking on your life, your
work, and
your world.
March is the month when you need extreme self-
care. With all the cold and snow, it is important to
stay connected to your inner passions, your
friends,
family and your community of support.
The member featured this month at the Women in
Business Luncheon is Dot Mitchell, RN., of
Laser Skincare Solutions. She has been treating
people of all ages and concerns, and has discovered
that
when you make changes on the outside, it affects how
you feel on the inside. She will discuss, "Self-
Esteem
at Any Age".
For Ladies Night Out, we will present a
Retreat for your
Feet in Natick. NIa
instructor,
Donna McGurk, is joining forces with
reflexologist, Julia
Dollinger--to energize, delight and relax you,
through
dance and reflexology, a form of foot massage.
The Women in Business Luncheon is on
Thursday, March
12th, 12-2 at the Aegean Restaurant in
Framingham.
Ladies Night Out is March 17th, 7:30-
9:30pm at Beyond Fitness, 5 Summer St., Natick,
MA.
Please join us for both or one of these events.
Nancy
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Self-Esteem at Any Age by Dot Mitchell, RN
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It started years ago when I was a pediatric
nurse. I
noticed that people, especially children and teens
could exhibit an altered self-esteem with small
changes in their appearance.
Having facial blemishes could have a lasting
negative
effect on the way they see themselves.
Self-esteem issues can occur at any age, so
in the
business of health and beauty, it is vital to take a
look
at the entire person, not just the spot, the acne
blemish, or the wrinkle.
Since I have been
involved in caring for people having laser or skin care
treatments, I have found that the best way take
care of
someone is to let them tell me why they have come for
a visit, listen to everything they have to say and
evaluate with them what makes sense relative to how
effective a treatment can be and the costs involved.
I have found that treating the changes on the
outside
can affect how one feels on the inside. (for more
information on treatments, click on Dot's picture)
The most exciting thing about treating people of
all ages in the health and beauty industry, is the
inspiration I get in seeing how small changes can
make a big difference in the way clients feel about
themselves.
To find out more about boosting your own self-
esteem, come hear Dot speak at the next
Women in
Business on March 17th.
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The JOY of NIA by Donna McGurk, Brown Belt in NIA
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I have always loved to move, but somewhere in
marriage, job and family, exercise had become a
chore, one more item on a list of to do's.
Then one day I saw a calendar listing for "Nia-
Barefoot Dance, done to world music." I took
a chance
on a class and I was hooked on Nia. I
remembered
why I loved to dance and move.
More than just dance, Nia incorporates the power
and
precision of the martial arts with the alignment and
ease of healing arts like yoga and the Alexander
Technique. (To see Nia-in-Action Video, just click
on my picture.)
During each class I felt stronger, freer,
happier, and
after Nia class I found the joy of movement carried into
the rest of my life, eventually leading me to
become
certified as a Nia instructor.
In each of my own Nia classes, I choose a focus to
bring attention to a certain body part or way of
moving. Each class is an opportunity for students
to have new
awareness - perhaps of open hearts; or soft, easy
knees; or flexible spines; or of the stillness within
motion.
Every focus brings new discoveries and every
discovery is unique to the students in the class. The
thread running through all the classes is the
sense of
joy and pleasure.
To experience the joy of Nia for yourself, come to the
Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, March 17th
at 7:30pm. You
will enjoy a fun-filled Nia class, then end in blissful
relaxation with certified reflexologist, Julia
Dollinger.
What JOY!
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A Treat For Your Feet!! by Julia Dollinger, Certified Reflexologist
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Stress is a sad fact of our times. Because of
this
stress, our energy systems in our body get
blocked
which can result in pain, illness, and chronic
discomfort.
Reflexology works to help alleviate these
symptoms. It is a non-invasive complementary
modality involving the use of alternating pressure
applied to the reflex maps of the feet, hands
and
outer
ears. By applying pressure using the thumb,
finger,
and hand, the body balances and energizes
itself. (For more information on
Reflexology just click
on my picture.)
Reflexology has 3 R's:
- Releases tension
- Relaxes the systems of the body
- Rejuvenates and Balances the body, mind and
spirit
I was a client first and realized what a difference it
made in my life and wanted to learn more about it, so I
went to school and became certified. What a
change
this work has made for my life!
Treat yourself to one of the most energizing and
relaxing hoursof your life. Join me for Ladies
Night Out on March 17th.
You only have to take off your shoes and you
will
experience how to put your best foot forward.
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The Power of Being a CDO (Chief Dream Officer)
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The Dream Factory produces CDO's,
people who can
create their dreams. Everyone who joins the
community receives a free CDO Training.
During
those trainings, our members are always
generating
their own plans and new ideas about what it
means to
be a CDO.
When asked the characteristcs of a CDO, they
said
Chief Dream Officers:
- Are Centered
- Are Good Communicators/ Able to Enroll
Others
- Are Invested in the Journey, not just the
Destination
- Have a Clear Vision
- Are Committed and Disciplined
- Have Confidence, Faith, Belief
- Are Focused, Responsible, Accountable
- Have a Plan & Allow for Things to Unfold
- Ask for What They Want!
- Own their Gifts
One of our recently graduated CDO's Robyn
Wolensky was so excited about her CDO
Training, that she created a video
testimonial.
(Click the Dream Factory sign above to see it.)
Want to live your Dreams?
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