Bee imagery has always been meaningful and symbolic to Patricia and she has come to use it more and more as her unofficial logo.

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Patricia Raskin Positive Living

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Tune in as Patricia interviews Mari Vivace, President and CEO of Inspiration Cosmetics, a new cosmetic company based in RI. Mari has been a Fortune 100 Executive and Chief Marketing officer with a focus on e-commerce and direct-to- consumer marketing and has spoken to thousands of people at events and conferences all over the world. She will share the mission of Inspiration Cosmetics which celebrates individuality and offers makeup tips, opportunities to recognize daily acts of kindness, and makeup consults to give clients personal, one-on-one advice and support.

Tune in as Patricia interviews Lisa Shorr, Personal Stylist at Shorr Style. Her mission with Shorr Style is to inspire women through fashion! Your journey together always commences with a Personal Style Consultation - What is your body type? What is your lifestyle? Once this insight about you is revealed, you will have the tools to understand what clothing and accessories are right for you. She can then venture into your closet to do a "Clean-up" or venture to the mall to help select that perfect pair of jeans or business suit! Let's work together - you deserve to shine!  http://shorrstyle.com/around-ri/

Tune in as Patricia interviews Brian Lamoureux, a Partner with Pannone, Lopes, Devereaux & West LLC, for the "Risky Business: The Law of Social Media" featured segment.  His extensive practice areas include complex commercial litigation, employment law, social media law, receiverships and creditors' rights. He is a frequent presenter, published author and broadcast commentator on the topics of social media and e-communications in the workplace.

Tune in as Patricia interviews Eric Shorr, founder and president of PC Troubleshooters, which provides small to medium sized businesses technology consulting, solutions and support. Eric will discuss cloud computing and how business owners can incorporate it into their organizations for growth.  Celebrating their 20th Anniversary,  PC Troubleshooters specializes in providing customized-programs for each client including cloud computing solutions. http://www.pctrouble.com/

Tune in as Patricia interviews Nancy Thomas, president of Tapestry Communications, writer, public relations and marketing professional. Nancy will discuss effective ways to promote books, products or services in Rhode Island.  She has 25 years of proven success in communications, and customizes each project to the needs of her clients.  "Own your story....own your success" is her approach and mantra.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS FEATURE

Briefly describe what you do for a living now - and how long you've been in that field. 

I am an independent radio broadcaster with programs on Cumulus Broadcasting's affiliate in Providence. I host and produce "Patricia Raskin Positive Living" on WPRO - AM630 Saturdays , 3-5PM and "Positive Business" on AM790- WPRV Fridays 3-5PM. My mission through Raskin Resources Productions, Inc. is to spread positive messages through the airwaves and help businesses deliver their message effectively. I have been doing this work for thirty years, steadily for the past fifteen and my programs have aired on PBS, FOX and NPR affiliates in NC.

 

What drew you to this field?

My background is in elementary education with a masters degree in counseling.

My quest has been to find positive role models making a difference in the world.

which I have done as a teacher, guidance counselor, author, motivational speaker, columnist, and talk show host. My passion is to serve as a catalyst for creating positive change. What started in the early 1980s as a pioneer to help people find solutions to problems through the media, has blossomed into a full-time entrepreneurial broadcast career and business.

 

What lessons have you learned in your career that you would want a niece or friend's daughter to know?

My 5 P's to success sum it up from my first book Success, Your Dream and You. They are Purpose, Planning, Passion, Persistence and Patience. I have since added Prayer. Purpose is manifested in vision, mission and strong belief. The plan comes next behind the vision with written goals and financial benchmarks. Passion is what I hear from most of my guests when I ask them what drives them. Persistence helps to reassess your strategy, your market, your timing, and the project itself. Patience is planting seeds with faith that they will grow. Prayer is vital to staying centered and maintaining hope.

 

What big mistakes have you made and what have you learned from those mistakes?

When I relocated to Rhode Island five years ago back to my New England roots after 15 years in North Carolina,  I had the opportunity to bring my radio program to a much bigger market in Providence, but never had to monetize radio before  and either had to make my passion into a business or no longer do my calling.  In the beginning, I did not have a business plan and learned through  trial and error and financial ups and downs. I found a good professional consultant/advisor. What I learned is that if you have a passion and mission combined with mentors, vigilance to the bottom line, and clear goals and prioritization, you can make it happen. The result is that I found a way to help businesses, authors and experts use my radio programs as a platform to gain clients and exposure.

 

Happiest moment at work? What was it and why?

When I was awarded Woman of the Year twice from the Carteret County Council for Women when I lived in coastal North Carolina and The Circle of Excellence Media Award from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

My happiest moments now are when listeners tell me they love my radio program and listen every week, when my clients tell me that they have gotten business from being on my radio show and when I interview renowned and inspirational guests.

 

If you were not doing the work you do now, what would you be doing instead?

It would be pretty close to what I am doing now. I would do creative work that allows me to find and share positive role models with the world.  It could be as a writer, actor, organizational leader or fundraiser for a cause.

 

Secret vices/bad habits/?

I tend to let papers pile up instead of filing right away. Now I have a bin where all papers go that need to be filed. That helps but I need to file regularly. I do have assistance to help me in that area.  I attend so many events that the business cards and papers can pile up quickly.