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WHAT's ON THE MIND OF OUR CDOS?
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Women in Business Lunch
Thursday, March 11th - 12 to 2pm
Aegean Restaurant
257 Cochituate Road, Framingham MA

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Invest in Your Health - It Could Pay Dividends!

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Issue: 003 March/ 2010
Greetings!

WelcoNC croppedme to the Dream Factory!

As we move into March-the winter is passing and spring is on the way.  It is a great time to prepare to re-new and re-vitalize. I personally have started to work on shedding the winter insulation through healthy eating and smart exercise.  If you are what you eat, think, and experience, it is time to bring a new consciousness to those important decisions that make up your life.  To be fulfilled CDO's, we must treat ourselves well on all levels, so we can be the facilitators of our dreams.

Our upcoming offerings are consistent with that theme. The Women in Business Luncheon on March 11th, Naomi Paul will speak on Invest in your Health; It Will Pay Dividends
and the Annual Dream Factory Community Retreat/Conference, April 29th and 30th, is Dream Big!! Dream It, Be It, Source It, focusing on the self-care that will provide the energy needed to source your dreams.

Best,

Nancy Cantor
CDO of the Dream Factory
 
FEATURE ARTICLE: Invest in Your Health - It Will Pay Dividends!
Naomi Paul by Naomi Paul
Holistic Health Counselor
www.healthcoachnaomi.com

March Women in Business Luncheon Speaker

Care enough about yourself to invest in your own personal health account; it pays dividends short term and long term.  Think of a bank account.  Would you agree that the more money you invest in that account, the more money you will have when you need it?  The same is true for our health.  The more we invest in nourishing our bodies and feeding it real food, the greater return we will earn on our investment (good health!).  And we will be paid big dividends:  lose weight without dieting, have more energy, build a strong immune system, look healthy and young naturally, reduce our risk of disease.  Is this worth the investment? Read entire article.

During my presentation at the Women in Business Luncheon on March 11th:
  • Learn how to make healthy food choices. 
  • Hear more about my story on why I decided to take the healthy path.
  • Find out how being healthy trumps the weight card.  
  • Hear about simple steps I have taken over these years that have kept me feeling younger and more energized than I was 17 years ago. 
March Events!
DFC Poster What are Member CDOs Creating?

This section of our Newsletter features events that our member CDOs are creating in their own businesses.

MEMBERS - Do you want your events included here? Simply enter your events into the community events calendar and they will be included here!

How to Get Writing that Book that Haunts You
Led by Carrie Johnson
Time: March 11, 2010 to April 1, 2010; from 6pm to 9pm
Location: Keefe Technical High School
Street: 750 Winter Street
City/Town: Framingham, MA
Website or Map: http://www.ktconed.org
Phone: 508-935-0202

Do you have a book in you that needs to come out? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of writing a whole book? Come to this hands-on interactive course and get your writing juices flowing. In this course you will jumpstart your writing and learn techniques to keep it going.

Stories of Ecuador & the Rainforest Scholars

Time: March 16, 2010 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Machu Picchu Restaurant, Somerville, MA
Website or Map: http://machupicchuboston.com/

We're back! The travelers who joined AlliancExchange on the January trip to Ecuador have returned and want to share their experiences and program expansion plans with you.

"After meetings with the Rainforest Scholars, community leaders and new partners, we are ready to tell all," commented both Carol Madsen and Deborah Strafuss, 2 DFC members on the journey.

Pre-Registration Required. Space is limited

Cost $30.00

More info at www.AlliancExchange.org
February Re-cap - What's on The Mind's of CDOs?

Practical Advice for Your Job Search!
by Nancy DubeNancy Dube

While I do not know the background of the author of 10 Guerilla job Hunting Tactics on Salary.com, Amitai Givertz, I challenge her tactics and want to offer you real-life experience and help to get back to work.

As I read the article entitled 10 Guerilla Job Hunting Tactics by Amitai Givertz, contributing writer for Salary.com I wondered how practical these tips would be for the average job seeker? I reflected on my own experience with people who have contacted me for help. Let me examine these questions 1 by 1 and give you my real life answer.Read entire article.


Penny DicksonAchieving Balance
by Penny
Dickson

The notion of balance seems to be something I am always striving for in my life.

Balance can take many forms. For me balance means equal amounts of work time and play time, social time and solitude, physical activity and stillness, discipline and reward.

In Nature, one can see the balance in the seasons. Winter is when both plant and animal life slow down their rhythms, go dormant or hibernate. In our lives, we unfortunately don't have the opportunity to hibernate, although it is tempting! Read entire article.

Life Hands Us LemonsDeborah Strafuss
by Deborah Strafuss

For a moment, let us use the American notion of citrus, and let us consider a life without lemons - what we all dream of, no bitter moments, no biting sting on an open wound, no painful parts. No earthquakes and hurricanes, no famine or war, no pestilence or death, no betrayal or disease, no anger or violence, no pollution, no fear or ignorance...no disappointments and setbacks...Read entire article.


What to Look for On Your 2009 TaxesMelissa Discolo
by Melissa Discolo

2009 was a tough year for most of us. While the tax breaks for the general public are not life changing, they can certainly add some cash to your pocket.  Hopefully your accountant will be asking you the questions that can save you money.

Just in case, here is what you should be looking for.Read entire article.


Marianne HenniganAll You Need Is Love!
by Marianne Hennigan, RN

 "All you need is love..."

John Lennon had the right idea...."love is all you need..." Heart shaped chocolates, overpriced flowers, or shiny jewelry, yes, all those things are very nice but really not what love is all about.

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it only seems appropriate to focus this entry on the topic of love. Not that I am an expert on the topic by any means, it just seems to be the dominant focus when one hears the word "Valentine." I am not even sure who Saint Valentine is or how or why this holiday originated. But I sense the potential for something bigger, more inspiring than just lacey cards and pricey Valentine gifts. Read entire article.

Goddess OceanaFalling In Love With Your One Precious Body
by Goddess Oceana

You're thinking that this is downright impossible, and you're not even sure you want to anyway, right?! I hear you, sister.

You and I have been programmed at a young age to view our bodies as shameful vessels of imperfection. Cross your legs like a lady, cover any natural body scent with artificial fragrances, and be nice are the messages we receive. Be polite, coy, and agreeable. Learn to cook and get a career to pay for everything. In fact, learn how to do everything so that any man you're lucky enough to snag will be completely cared for, nurtured, and thrilled at how easily you cooperate and pop out a family for him while you bring home the bacon and craft it into a gourmet creation. No muss no fuss! Have I got your attention? Read entire article.


Patricia RainvilleRelationships are Foundations for Success
by Patricia Rainville

February is upon us as well as the snow. It is the month of Valentine's Day and the reminder of enhancing our relationships as well as all aspects of our lives with a little romance to brighten these midwinter days.

Whether you see Valentine's day as a "pointless holiday" that is over-commercialized like Christmas or if you enjoy the build up and anticipation of getting the flowers, having  a nice dinner or getting a gift from your significant other - their is no denying that this month gives us that nudge, that gentle reminder to focus on enhancing our relationships. Read entire article.


The Art of EntrepreneurshipCarrie Johnson
by Carrie Johnson

For many entrepreneurs, cash flow and profits are down, competition is up, social networking is a daunting prospect, and search engine optimization is a foreign language. We are overwhelmed by mountains of advice about what we must do to start and grow our businesses successfully, especially in these challenging times.

This blog is about sharing the power of stories to help you learn about and decide what strategies can work best for your business. In life and business sharing your real world experiences with others - our community of entrepreneurs - increases our chances for success. Read entire article.



Ladies Night Out - March 26th - Create Prosperity!
Judy Giovangelo Eliminate Your Limiting Beliefs
with Judy Giovangelo
Founder and CDO of CircleWorks


Friday, March 26th
7:00 to 9:00pm
The Enchanted Fox
Medway MA

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This is a great way to relax, recharge, and connect with other members. We haven't had one in a while so come out and enjoy!

Judy is a Certified YogaKids Facilitator, RYT, Hypnotherapist, Reiki, Tuning Fork and Intuitive Energy Healer and Life Coach dedicated to working with families to reduce stress, move through conflict, release blocks and heal. She provides families with a positive toolbox of solutions to deal with the everyday stressors, as well as more serious issues. She can help you and your family develop positive and life altering strategies to make real change in your life.

Connect the Dots from the inside out!
Change Your Patterns . . . . Change Your Life!

CREATING PROSPERITY...
Through a combination of yoga through the chakras (your inner palette of paint), deep meditation (hypnosis) and expressive art (creating a template for wealth)

COME PLAY WITH ME and CREATE A PROSPEROUS LIFE!
Annual Conference/Retreat - 2010 - Dream BIG!!: Dream It, Source It, Be It
Dream BIG in 2010!
April 29th; 6:30-10:00pm
 Overnight
  
April 30th; 9am-3pm
Framingham UCC Conference Center
One Badger Road, Framingham, MA
Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN!

Dream It, Source It, Be It
 
Women's Retreat/Conference offered by the Dream Factory Community
Non-Profit Partner - Alliance for Cultural and Economic Exchange

Workshops designed to nurture, energize, re-vitalize and support women
 
Red Tent  and Yoga for Sensuality - Goddess Oceana
Feng Shui - Christine Conway
Divine Guidance -  Pat Rainville
Yoga -Joonu Coste
Dance/Music - Donna McGurk and Bonnie Wallace
Dream Big!! as an Entrepreneur - Carla Cataldo
Shifting Beliefs - Marianne Hennigan and Marlene Campbell
Health that Launches Big Dreams - Tracy Harrison
Poetry - Cheryl Perreault

Early Bird Tuition until April 1st!
$199 Dream Factory Community members, $239 non-members; includes Thursday, Overnight, and Friday.
 
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