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In This Issue

Featured Associate

Media Buzz

Testimonials

Boomer Women Speak Forums

I continue to witness women encouraging others in our Virtual Village at Boomer Women Speak Forums. Won't you join us? Here's a peek at some things we're chatting about:

This has been a hot topic, and the conversation continues
Health Care Politics

Thinking about changing careers at 53

Swine Flu: What Precautions Will You Take?

Dear Dotsie,

September 15, 2009

EVOLVE! (Don't just improve.) Improve means to do something better. Evolve, however, means that you permanently & fundamentally change a part of who you are. ~Janice Taylor

Are you evolving at midlife? If so, please tell us what you are doing and we'll consider featuring you in our Voices of Baby Boomer Women blog. Please email us and we'll send you the questionnaire.

If you're interested in evolving, but not sure how to go about it, perhaps membership in the National Association of Baby Boomer Women is for you. Receiving this newsletter does not necessarily mean you're a member. There's often confusion about this. Membership in the NABBW is much more involved and offers many more benefits than a monthly newsletter. We offer:

A membership package that includes information on self-improvement skills, free legal and financial advice using e-mail, an annual FREE subscription to More Magazine, exclusive member discounts on a variety of products and services, easy ways to connect with other boomer women, and MORE.

A sense of belonging to a creative, powerful, encouraging group of women that will leave you feeling refreshed, revived, and renewed.

Access to information from an enthusiastic, energetic, wise, and warm panel of experts who have written books, founded Web sites, and coached women on a variety of topics. Go here to learn more.

I don't have anything to wear! I found myself saying this last Friday when the temperatures quickly changed and I couldn't run out the door in my sandals and shorts. Please join us if you are having trouble thinking about your fall/winter wardrobe. Sherrie Mathieson, a costume designer for film and TV for 28 years, and who has "costumed" celebrity clients such as Susan Sarandon and Brooke Shields will guide us through the maze of the fashion world, offering tips and advice on how baby boomer women can be natural and feminine, yet avoid certain fashion traps. Register here.

Being a midlife woman isn't always an easy task and it may feel like everything is in an uproar, from our bodies to our kids leaving for college or pursuing their own lives, our parents aging to little (or BIG) voices asking "is this all there is?" And in the midst of it all, what YOU want out of life may be buried under a pile of "shoulds" and "oughtas" imposed from others. In fact, you, like so many of us, are probably standing at the intersection of "Same 'Ole Same 'Ole Road" and "What's Next Lane!"

My friend, MamaRed (a midlifer facing many of these challenges) created a group coaching program to help women find their way through all these changes. Her program "Transform Your Kick-in-the-Butt into a Kick-Butt Life", focuses on specific tools and techniques for prioritizing the many things that tug at our sleeves and create a life that suits you...one baby step, or one big leap, at a time. She has invited all our friends here to listen in to a no-cost preview call so you can experience what she does and how she works.

Girls Getaway to Charleston, Nov. 13-15
Great news! The Girls Getaway to Charleston registration is up! Leave your baggage at home and visit this charming southern city. If you like to travel, but don't want to go alone, this may be the opportunity for you. Please notify me if you decide to register.

I hope you enjoy this issue. Our associates continue to give us the latest and most helpful tips for baby boomer women. Be sure to sit back, relax and enjoy their articles.

Blessings,

Dotsie Bregel
www.boomerwomenspeak.com
www .nabbw.com

Testimonial!

NABBW Featured Associate

Introducing NABBW Associate
Weight Loss Coach & Certified Hypnotist

Janice Taylor . . .

www.ourladyofweightloss.com

Q: How can you lead a life you love if you are only half-baked?
A: You can't, get fully baked!

Janice Taylor is the contemporary voice of reinvention and transformation, a best-selling author, personal coach, guided imagery innovator, speaker and teacher who provides women with the information, inspiration, and tools they need to move from half-baked to fully-bak

ed, from living a life of compromise to lives they love. She's worked with thousands of individuals worldwide, helping them to uncover their authentic selves and to learn to create balance and success in their personal and professional lives.

After a successful corporate career for two decades, Janice left her position to reinvent, rewire, and revitalize her life ... and that she surely did! Against all odds, Janice has written two best-selling self-help books, Our Lady of Weight Loss and All Is Forgiven, Move On. She's the creator of the Kick in the Tush Club, which has generated over 14,000 members, and she has established herself as one of the country's leading Life & Wellness Coaches and Weight Loss Experts.

From Janice...

I'd like to share a bit of my journey with you, as well as my philosophy. Eight years ago, after a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, I set off on the road to Sveltesville and permanently removed over 50 pounds. I say 'permanently removed' vs. 'lost 50 pounds,' because it is abundantly clear to me, based on my own experiences and ... well ... yours - that when one loses weight, they are likely to find it!

What I learned in spades is that 'this' ('this' meaning whatever your goal) is a holistic event. Just as 'weight loss' does not solely live in the food/exercise slice of your "Deep Dish Life Pie," neither does career change, relationship issues, or anything else for that matter. (see Fill Up on Happiness for your 'free' Deep Dish Life Pie) Whether our goals are about our weight, careers or relationships - we must first, in our mind's eye, float high into the sky, find an inviting puffy cloud to light on and from this unique perch, look down upon our lives, giving us a clear and broad view. A new holistic perspective.

For example, let's look at manifesting a new career. You land the job of a lifetime. How does that affect your finances? Relationships? Physical environment? Health? Fun? Creativity? Spirituality? All aspects of life flow and move and interact with the other. Career does not live alone. Health does not live alone. Love does not live alone.

What we all seek is increased energy and happiness. It is imperative that we set our 'upward spiral' in motion. It actually matters not where we start, as long as we do start!

While my 'claim to fame' may be that I've permanently removed over 50 pounds, and I am an considered by many (Good Housekeeping, Health & Fitness magazines) as an expert in the field of weight loss, I can tell you with certainty that 'weight loss' was merely my starting point. What I was really after was complete reinvention and transformation.

When I work with people who want to lose weight, we work on multiple levels, looking at all aspects of their lives. Similarly, when I work with people who want to change their careers, strengthen their relationships or even move past 'fear of flying,' we again take in a deep breath, roll up our sleeves and delve into life. Which brings me to my philosophy in a nutshell:  "EVOLVE! (Don't just improve.)  Improve means to do something better. Evolve, however, means that you permanently and fundamentally change a part of who you are."

If you are interested in evolving, not just improving - if you are interested in permanent change- if you are interested in moving toward your compelling future - if you are interested in reinvention and transformation on any and all levels, then I invite NABBW members to contact me for a free coaching consult!

My next workshop, "Weight Loss Warrior: Strong. Focused. Determined." is scheduled for October 18, at Wainwright House, Rye, NY.  Please sign up! (Confidentially, it's more about being strong, focused and determined than weight loss tips!)

NABBW Featured Member

Introducing NABBW Member . . .

Lori La Bey

www.seniorlifestyletrends.com

Lori La Bey is an expert on senior issues and transitions. She owns Senior Lifestyle Trends, a Minnesota-based company. Lori is a member of the National Speakers Association, as well as a board member of her local Chapter. She is a Speaker, Author, Consultant, Realtor, and Caregiver.

Lori just launched a new resource website called "Alzheimer's Speaks™" and the goal of the site is to help individuals and professionals find the resources they need when dealing with memory loss.

She'd like to make a SPECIAL OFFER to our NABBW members who provide services or products to the memory loss audience. She is giving a FREE DIRECTORY LISTING on her site. To take advantage of this offer email Lori and in the subject line write. "ALZ SPEAKS OFFER." In the email, list your contact information including: a website, or a direct HTTP to a specific sector on your web, if you prefer. You can attach one PDF to be connected to your listing. This is a true resource site and totally free. Lori promises you will not be bothered with an "upgrade sales pitch" later.

Last, Lori's book, "Alzheimer's Speaks - As the Cookie Crumbles" is projected to be released the end of 2009. She is promoting her book through her interactive blog which focuses on teaching caregivers and staff how to how to identify stress triggers for both patients and themselves, reduce combative behaviors, and create remarkable moments with people diagnosed with memory loss.

NABBW Monthly Teleseminars

NABBW SEPTEMBER TELESEMINAR

Steal This Style!

Thursday September 24, 2009
3:00 pm (EST)
with
Sherrie Mathieson

Sherrie Mathieson, www.sherriemathieson.com, a costume designer for film and TV for 28 years, and who has "costumed" celebrity clients such as Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Lee Iacocca; just to name a few, who will guide us through the maze of the fashion world, and offer tips and advice on how women can be natural and feminine, yet avoid certain fashion traps. Sherrie is the author of Forever Cool, and her new release, STEAL THIS STYLE: Moms and Daughters Swap Wardrobe Secret. As always, a Q&A will follow at the end.

Our listeners will get excited to hear all of the possibilities of getting value for their clothing purchases, where to shop, and what's 'hot,' and what's 'not,' plus the styles and accessories real mothers of all backgrounds and sizes, and their grown daughters, should and shouldn't share.

Here are just a few discussion topics for the call:

In the current economy, with people scaling back on spending, where should women invest their money when it comes to clothing?
Your style philosophy is about bridging timeless, core pieces with items and accessories that are "in" right now. What are a few simple ways people can combine classic with modern looks?
What are the five most common mistakes moms make when it comes to their wardrobes and what remedies can they borrow from their grown daughters?
What retailers do you think offer the best value for the boomer population?
What do you mean by a "style inheritance?"

***The call-in information will be emailed to you prior to the teleseminar.***

By registering for this teleseminars, you will receive an email reminder for the call and be added to our mailing list. You may unsubscribe at any time.

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Dotsie Bregel and Georgia Richardson -Founder for Top Baby Boomer Sites Shares Secrets
To listen, click HERE!
To read, click HERE!

Kathi Casey - Avoiding the Limitations of Past Generations,
Removing, Re-training, and Relaxing
To listen, click HERE!
To read, click HERE!

Boomer Reviews

Reviews are a service we provide for NABBW members. Email us for details. NOTE: Once submitted, please allow ample time for reading/reviewing. Books and other products will not be returned.

Click Book or CD Covers to read reviews

Associate's Columns

Natalie Caine - Empty Nest, Now What?
Jennifer Campion - Tidy Up Your Finances Before Year End
Jan Cullinane - How I lost six pounds on a two-week Asian vacation: eat like the Chinese
Jed Diamond - What's Great About Guys?
Barbara Friesner -You Want Me to Pay Rent?
Sherrie Mathieson - Do We Love Short Shorts?
Sheri McConnell - Pay Attention to the Two M's and Your Business Will Soar
Georgia Richardson - Seasons Running Amuck
Nan Russell - Two-Sided Answers
Carol Sorgen - Life is Sweet in Hershey
Karen Stephen, Ph.D. - The Fun Scary Path to Retirement
Cathy Taylor - 7 Natural Ways to Relieve Bloating and Eliminate Water Retention During Menopause

Member News

Marlene Chism

www.stopyourdrama.com

Email Marlene

Ready to Stop Workplace Drama and Increase Productivity? Join the free teleseminar on September 23rd. Register HERE or call Marlene Chism at 1.888.434.9085 for more information.

Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.
www.HerMentorCenter.com
www.NourishingRelationships.blogspot.com
Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. & Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. invite you to a VirtualBook Tour at their blog, anytime on Thursday, September 17th. They will be featuring Generational Coach Barbara Friesner who will answer questions about her book, The Ultimate Caregiver's Success Guide, a resource for eldercare providers. Drop by, ask questions and learn from the wisdom of Barbara's answers.

Jan Cullinane
www.thenewretirement.net
Jan Cullinane's tip about using Skype was included in the Sunday, August 16th USA Weekend magazine article about how to "Keep more money in your pocket." Jan is the co-author of The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life (Rodale).

Kelly Jackson and Sally Jackson

THE MIDLIFE GALS®

www.themidlifegals.com

A Lot of Makeup Goes the Wrong Way:
The Midlife Gals were mentioned in a great article in Magazine Industry News about 'collaboration content models' (moving more toward the social media format for more viewer interaction). Check out their video, Diet Reinvention: HERE. Videos can be viewed using Quicktime format (.mov).

Carolyn Howard-Johnson
www.howtodoitfrugally.com

Carolyn will celebrate her 50th Back to Literature column for MyShelf.com this September with an essay on how the English language uses the pronoun "I" differently than other languages. Check in at BACK TO LITERATURE.

Olivia Slaughter, Ph.D.
www.lifeasamotherinlaw.com
"Life As A Mother-In-Law, Roles, Challenges, Solutions" written by NABBW member Olivia Slaughter, Ph.D. and partner, Jean Kubelun, Ph.D., has been awarded the gold medal in the International 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. In addition to their win in Women's Issues, they were finalists in the Self Help competition. Olivia and Jean are mothers, grandmothers, mothers-in-law and psychologists, and invite you to visit their web site HERE.

Anne-Marie Aigner, The Boomer Broads
www.theboomerbroads.com
We love "grown up girl talk", everything from hot flashes to traveling with our girlfriends - but sometimes Doug, www.dougstephan.com Thursdays from 9 - 10 a.m. EDT, then click on Listen Live (who is an "honorary boomer broad") will discuss the issues of the day, e.g., when Senator Kennedy passed away, we opted to discuss his importance to the baby boomer generation, even though Doug is not a Kennedy fan. We love suggestions - so please feel free to e-mail your "brainstorms" to Annemarie@theboomerbroads.com or Janet@theboomerbroads.com - and check out our website (now being updated).

Natalie Caine M.A., Empty Nest Support Services
www.emptynestsupport.com
Empty Nest Support Services in TIME magazine. Read Article. LIFE IN TRANSITION, NOW WHAT, presented by Natalie Caine at the same time as top chef winner Rick Bayless cooks at the resort, Oct. 2009, Rancho La Puerta Spa and Resort For information, go HERE. NEW SUPPORT GROUPS, email Natalie for info.

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