This weeks, Friday: Four to Follow includes Lori Richardson, Karin Quirk, Leona Rehm, and Patricia Hansen.

This week’s group includes:

• Lori Richardson  –   www.scoremoresales.com
• Karin Quirk  -  http://divorceforgrownups.net/
• Leona Rehm  -  www.simplyeffectivecoaching.com
• Patricia Hansen  -  http://emeraldcitylights.com/

Each Friday, I’ll be posting 3 to 5  people that I admire, respect, and wholeheartedly refer.

This weeks group includes:

• Laurie Fournier – www.Cr8style.com
  Laurie’s business is all about personalizing your space whether it’s your home or your office.  Laurie listens to your heart as you describe what you want and then she dives right in and delivers.   She provided the graphics for the keywords on the walls in my office: Cooperation, Collaboration, Connection, Purpose, Passion, Clarity, & Creativity.  If you are looking to make your space highly personalized and uplifting, give Laurie a call!
• Michelle Goerdel – www.bizloanlink.com
  Michelle is an amazing and gifted person in the area of finding money for businesses that are looking to grow, expand or diversify.  With all of her years in the banking industry, Michelle has a deep and powerful wisdom that in turn, saves her clients tons of time and wasted effort in the search for funding.  When you need to connect with someone for assistance in procuring money for your business, look no further than Michelle.
• Katie Munoz – www.moving-forward-inc.com
  Many an elderly person has counted their blessings when Katie and her crew show up to help them with their move.  Whether they are downsizing and moving to a smaller home … or moving into an assisted living facility, Katie and her crew help with a deep caring and understanding.  Her friendly and compassionate style add to the value that she brings to her clients.  And, if you ever want to hear some wonderful stories … take Katie to lunch and ask about her adventures … she has had many and tells wonderful and entertaining stories!
• Sara Roller – www.buchananchocolate.com
  What can I say about Sara?  She is the cat’s meow!  I’ve rarely met a kinder, more caring person than Sara.  She is rock solid and down to earth in her approach to anything and everything.  Sara & Terry run the most delicious business in this region.  Their Buchanan Chocolates are simply divine.  When you want to gift someone with a very special gift you have got to get a hold of Sara and enjoy the bliss that exists in a box of their chocolate, handmade, no preservatives, no artificial anything in there … chocolate truffles.  They are truly amazing and the best darned chocolate I’ve ever had.  Sara will take excellent care of you and your clients.
• Mayna Sgaramella – www.closetfly.com
  Mayna is one of the most delightful women that I know.  She radiates style from the inside out.  Mayna truly cares for her clients and she always has an eye on what is the cutting edge of fashion.  Not so much to be trendy, but to help her clients know how to make sense of style and trends and then put that knowledge to good use as they develop their wardrobe.  And, she helps you gain confidence in creating your signature look.  You know, that look that defines who you are … to yourself.  Mayna is light hearted AND she is good hearted.  She is always positive and uplifting.  And, did I mention that she volunteers at the YWCA through their Dress for Success program?  She is simply amazing.  When you want to look your best, and you don’t know what that is for you … then reach out to Mayna.  She’ll meet you where you are and help you to blossom!

It is a few days before the Holidays and I’ve given myself permission to take some time to rest, relax, and enjoy the gifts of the season.  In effect, I’m giving myself the present of being present with the season.  To stop and to enjoy.  To rest and to read and reflect.  To write and to dream.  To BE.

I haven’t always been so kind to myself and I’m going to guess that you have the same inner drive that pushes too hard and too long at times as well.  I think as I grow older, I’m beginning to see that constant pressure from within is not a good or happy thing.  I hope that you can find some time for yourself over these next 5 to 10 days to breathe, to go with the flow, and to enjoy the love and connections that are in the air and all around you during this time of the year!

A great resource that I have been reading is “Being in Balance: 9 Principles for Creating Habits to Match Your Desires” by Dr. Wayne Dyer.  It is the perfect book for transitioning into the New Year.   You can click on the image below to go right to the book if you would like to order one for yourself!