1 million women, ordinarily extraordinary inspiring our lives! What an amazing vision! Today I am excited to share a woman I adore– Laura:

What inspires you each and every day?

“Laura: When I wake up in the morning, I run (not walk) to my computer to turn it on…then run (not walk) to the coffee pot to make a cup o joe…. Why? because I figure I have about 30 solid minutes before I have to wake up my daughter for school, at which point my hat changes from Mompreneur to mom… I go about the daily routine: iron clothes, feed the dog, pack lunches and make breakfast…make sure she has everything in her backpack and by 7:15 we are on our way to school which is no longer the days of the past where the school is in your neighborhood… it is about 12 miles away (one way) in LA traffic – oh and it is not free!  As we loop around the corner just to make it in with a minute before the tardy bell rings  my daughter gives me a kiss goodbye and says “I love you mom”… I realize that everything that I do…Everything that inspires me to be the Mompreneur that I am, comes from my biggest inspiration – my daughter.  I am inspired to be a successful Mompreneur because working for myself allows me to be both a mom as well as a positive role model for my daughter.  I am inspired to shine for HER – so that she one day will also be a positive role model for her children and a leader in this world, equally.”

What is one of the most important lessons you have learned in life?

“Laura: I have learned to get everything in writing.  Many times we are naive and we think everyone will always be fair. Not the case.  In business, always have a contract. Nothing personal, it’s just business.”

I am speaking at Laura’s event this fall (see the pink “I’m speaking” banner to the right?) She is the most amazing connecter I have ever known. And she once thought that was ordinary, that everyone did it!

Laura is the center of influence, a blogger and she connects people. She helps bring brands, businesses, influencers, women and moms together. She hosts an annual BLP ConnectHER Conference and Influential Event I can be reached at: laura@bagladypromotions.com or by visiting http://www.bagladypromotions.com http://www.blpconnect.com http://www.herreview.com

Ann M. Evanston is a “Chief Breakthrough Officer” teaching other Business Warriors how to slow down, and find the most unique part of their business that makes them stand out among the crowd. She has been named one of the top marketing consultants by About.com, is a guest blogger for Showcasing Women and takes pride in moving you from “blah, blah, blah” to “BOOM, BOOM. BOOM!”