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Gina Dial

Gina Dial is currently the Marketing Manager for Armstrong McCall Professional Beauty Supply in Austin, TX. She designs in-store promotions and meeting presentations, and works with many different manufacturers to target promotional opportunities.

Gina has spent much of her career in the Fashion and Beauty industry, and has worked with L’Oreal, Estee Lauder and Monet Fashion Jewelry. Recently she has added songwriting to her resume, and was recognized in 2007 by the Austin Songwriters Group for one of her lyrics. She is currently working with a composer/arranger in Houston to complete her songs, and is learning to play the piano.

A daily two hour commute to and from the office leaves plenty of time to gather thoughts and ideas for music and marketing campaigns. Living on a small ranch with her husband Greg, a dozen horses and two dogs and a cat makes the time in- transit a valuable commodity!

Gina Dial Introduction
Gina Dial Introduction

Shonna Cooper

Shonna Cooper, founder and CEO of Work-Life Initiative LLC, has a three-sided view of the work/life balance equation. As an entrepreneur and employer, she evaluated and hired high achievers with specific skill-sets—and compatible personality characteristics—to help her business achieve objective, identifiable goals. In her career as a recruiter, she sought to match top talent in the corporate world with companies where they could have the greatest impact and the best opportunity for success. And, after the birth of her daughter, she viewed business as it is seen by millions of mothers across the country—as a place with an acute need for workable solutions that accommodate the demands of family life.

This multi-layered resumé is the foundation of Work-Life Initiative LLC.

Formerly a professional in the executive/technology recruiting field, Shonna was aware of a work/balance movement emerging in select companies across the country. She knew the traditional options mothers face—leaving the career-path, putting the child in day care, taking part-time work—but believed that women should have a solution that did not involve an uncomfortable level of compromise. Shonna’s strong desire to bring together qualified, professional women with diversity-driven, progressive employers led her to develop Work-Life Initiative LLC. The company officially launched in January 2008.

The company’s credo—Solutions Without Sacrifice—is a natural extension of her real-life experience. Shonna’s career-path has been an exercise in striving for success while embracing creativity and collaboration. It began at a young age when she was accepted by The School of American Ballet in New York City. Here, in George Balanchine’s legendary academy, she began building the traits that would later serve her in business: strength, commitment, discipline, competitive drive and flexibility. Having launched a career on the stage, she returned home to Texas to put her skills to work in the corporate world. With a background that includes accounting, business development, high-level/national recruiting and serving as the managing partner of a high-end wholesale distribution company, Shonna’s perspective and entrepreneurial spirit are well-suited to today’s innovative business-environment.

Shonna is a graduate of the University of the Incarnate Word with a degree in Business/Human Resources. She embodies the work-life experience, running a business, caring for her daughter and supporting the arts. Shonna is a member of the Austin Chamber of Commerce and recently co-founded the SpareWorks Dance Company.

Contact Work-Life Initiative LLC:
P.O. Box 4267 – Austin, TX.
Toll Free: 877-401-7649
Local: 512-281-1252
www.worklifeinitiative.com
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Shonna Cooper Introduction
Shonna Cooper Introduction

Noelia Reynolds

Growing up in her hometown of Ponce, Puerto Rico with her parents and two sisters, Noelia Reynolds had big dreams of becoming a teacher. After graduating from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico, she began her career teaching Spanish as a second language to Pope Missionaries and the Peace Corps. Her passion for teaching was so apparent that she was chosen as a model teacher where students from the University were sent to observe her class and then discuss it at the University. 

  When she wasn't teaching, she enjoyed traveling to different parts of the world.  On a trip through several European countries, Noelia happened to meet Larry Reynolds.  From Fort Worth, Texas, Larry was in the Army at the time and on vacation traveling on the same ten day bus tour as Noelia.

Shortly thereafter, they were married and moved from Puerto Rico to Austin, Texas where they had two beautiful daughters Shirley and Sharon. Noelia's teaching career continued to flourish as one of the first teachers to implement the bilingual education program in Austin, Texas.

When she's not teaching, Noelia pursues other passions such as designing statement jewelry pieces through Noelia Jewelry, the jewelry business she created three years ago. She is also very interested in gardening, politics, and interior design.

As a breast cancer survivor who has been cancer-free for 12 years, Noelia appreciates each one of life's blessings.  She saw her battle with cancer as a challenge and now uses her success to encourage others to fight the same battle and to live their best life.  Her struggles, her successes, her family and her young spirit together are what give Noelia Reynolds a balanced life.

Noelia Reynolds Introduction
Noelia Reynolds Introduction

Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks (Casserole Queens)
Sandy Pollock
Sandy, a graduate of the prestigious French Culinary Institute in New York City, derived the idea for the Casserole Queens during a holiday visit with her family. After making the Pollocks' signature dishes with her mom and siblings, she realized that everyone in the family (all the way down to the tiniest Pollock) was indubitably satisfied. Sandy has happy memories of her family gathering at the dinner table to eat a casserole, and she hopes that Casserole Queens will help build memories for other families, too. Drawing from a diverse culinary background, including stints at Austin restaurants Jeffrey's and Cipollina, Sandy has a knack for enhancing the taste of an old favorite—as well as serving up some uniquely different dishes of her own.

Crystal Oaks
Crystal, a former citizen of Corporate America, brings over 11 years of marketing experience to the Casserole Queens team and an entrepreneurial drive to help execute on their vision. In addition to her strong marketing background, Crystal comes from generations of fine cooking. Raised a true Southern Belle, this Casserole Queen knows her way around the kitchen and into every food lover's heart. It is her goal to help deliver a little nostalgia with every casserole we sell.

Contact Casserole Queens:
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512.905.6967 or 512.905.6986

Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks Introduction
Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks Introduction
Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks Definition of Balance
Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks Definition of Balance
Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks Achieve Balance
Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks Achieve Balance
Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks Remedy for Lack of Time
Sandy Pollock & Crystal Oaks Remedy for Lack of Time

Sue Cullen
Sue Cullen, founder of Austin-based Sue Cullen & Associates (www.suecullen.com), is passionate about helping individuals and teams identify and achieve their unique missions. For more than 18 years, Sue has inspired and empowered others to reach their full potential through career and leadership development, team building, personal growth and life/work balance coaching.

Sue facilitates a variety of customized workshops on a broad range of topics and personalizes them to meet the unique needs of her clients. Her distinctive approach involves helping her clients uncover their missions and then she serves as their guide as they move forward toward their goals.

Sue has employed the principles of the book What Color Is Your Parachute? throughout her career for a wide variety of applications and has trained directly with its author, Richard N. Bolles. She offers workshops and is currently writing a book that expands and adapts this life/work approach to meet the unique needs of women looking to find or rediscover meaning, balance, joy and value not just in a job, but in all parts of their lives.

Sue is a frequent speaker at workshops and conferences. Her "Ten Point Life/Work Balance Tune-up" has been a highly requested topic by a wide variety of groups.

Active in the community, Sue is serves as President of the Texas Career Development Association and is a commissioned leader/trainer in the Stephen Ministry, a lay care-giving ministry at Tarrytown United Methodist Church. An advocate of helping others to find their "voice", Sue herself was the recipient of a 2005 Texas Counseling Association Presidential Award for her efforts in championing a successful piece of legislation in the 79th Texas legislative session, positively impacting career development professionals and consumers throughout the state.

Sue earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Industrial/ Organizational psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Contact Sue Cullen:
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512.732.1249

Sue Cullen Introduction
Sue's introduction.
Business
Sue's business & profession.
Hobbies & Interests
Sue's hobbies & interests.
Favorite Time of Day
Sue's Favorite Time of Day.
Definition of Balance
Sue's definition of Balance.
How Do You Acheive Balance?
How Sue acheives Balance.
Suggestions to Find More Time
Sue's suggestions on how to find more time.
Suggestions
Sue's suggestions.
Favorite Book
Sue's favorite book.
Closing Thoughts
Sue's closing thoughts.

Bridget Taylor
Bridget has been a part of the Mix 94.7 family for over a decade. After spending years with the JB & Sandy Morning Show, Bridget has gained her own loyal following. You can now find here weekdays 3pm-7pm on Mix. She never fails to make listeners feel like she is one of their best girlfriends! Bridget spent a short time hosting a morning radio show in Houston, but just like everyone else…came right back to Austin! When she’s not on the radio, Bridget is usually buying something off an infomercial or running around after her two young sons.

Bridget Taylor Introduction
Bridget's introduction and definition of balance.

Terri McCormick
First let me say that I love radio and have been in the business for over half of my life now…yes, I started at a very young age!

I was born in Jacksonville, Florida, a Navy brat, but grew up in the metro Detroit area and have spent most of my radio career there. After my daughter Katie graduated high school, I decided to move to a warmer climate, someplace that had a hometown feel but also the excitement of the big city that I love!! This is what led me to Austin and Majic 95.5!

I miss my friends and family of course, but I love the warmth and friendliness of my listeners and the people of Austin! I love shopping, exercise, and yes I will admit it…reality TV!! I also love great food and all of the restaurants that Austin has to offer.

Terri McCormick Introduction
Terri's introduction and definition of balance.

Lolis Garcia-Baab
Lolis Garcia-Baab is a uniquely talented bilingual communications professional with a wide range of television and radio experience as a producer, writer, journalist, correspondent, and voice-over talent. Having lived in both Mexico and the United States, Lolis has a strong understanding of the Latino culture and its impact on mainstream society. Her life experiences and command of both the English and Spanish languages make her particularly adept at communicating in today's bilingual environment.

A mother of two wonderful children and wife of 12-year NFL veteran Mike Baab, she is a business and community leader and a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. Lolis is making her mark through The Ladies Room With Lolis. She began doing voice-over talent work in Austin while attending the University of Texas and continued this work upon her return to Austin in 1997. Among her many clients are Southwestern Bell, Bank One, and Taco Cabana. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism, Magna Cum Laude, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

After college, she quickly rose to the ranks of Executive Producer of the March of Dimes Telethon in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C. She produced and directed several 24-hour live telethons and created 18 separate vignettes on the work of the March of Dimes. She also produced and directed all the commercials related to the fundraising efforts of the corporate sponsors included GE, Revco, Cadillac, and KFC.

In 1985, Lolis became owner and producer for the World Entertainment Network in Cleveland, Ohio. WEN produced work in the entertainment, commercial and technical fields. She wrote, produced, and directed the Cleveland Browns video, "Masters of the Gridiron", which received national airtime including the Tonight Show and MTV.

Her interest in women’s health issues led her to become a partner in a successful weight loss business that she grew from one location to nine in less than three years. Lolis managed all the marketing and advertising, and created the production of classes on tape and video to reach the busy working women’s population.

The successful exposure of her production company and weight-loss business landed her a leading role on WEWS-ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio. She appeared on camera during the news and the morning show for special interest stories with emphasis on Latin America and Europe, and women’s lifestyle issues. She also captured the prestigious award of Mrs. Ohio, USA 1990-91, and was second runner-up to Mrs. USA in the nationwide contest.

Today, Lolis is active in the Austin, Texas, community with organizations such as the Women’s Symphony League, the Board of Mexi-Arte Museum, Ronald McDonald House, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Junior League Sustainer, and Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni. She performs several times a year for young children at bi-lingual elementary schools to teach them about classical music and has recently assisted in producing an educational CD called “La Sinfonica de Simon”. She has also become an in demand speaker at prestigious events such as The Texas Conference for Women, eWomenNetwork events, Women In Technology Annual Conference, Texas Association of Mexican American Chamber of Commerces annual conference and Hispance Women Network of Texas conferences.

Lolis Garcia-Baab Introduction
Lolis's introduction and definition of balance.

Kay Freed
Kay Freed is a professional realtor with Keller Williams Realty, whose focus is on her clients needs. Her qualifications become your assets during buying and selling of real estate.  Kay has lived abroad during much of her life and embraces all cultures and the diversity that surrounds them. She carries this over into her real estate business where all clients’ needs are treated with the same level of professional expertise. Kay cares about you and demonstrates this with each client she is privileged to work with.  Her motto is: “We will make it happen!!”

Prior to moving to Austin, Kay worked in education, motivating at risk students to achieve their potential, and has continued this effort by mentoring a foster child through the Assistance League of Austin.

In addition to a career she loves, Kay finds time to volunteer with the Assistance League of Austin. Whether she is working a shift at the Thrift House on Burnet and 49th or assembling Assault Survivor Kits for victims, she is always finding a way to balance her energies.

Kay lives in Austin with her husband and dog Lexi. She moved here to be near her grown children because she believes being close to family brings an inner peace and fulfillment to one’s life.

Her love of Austin and the great state of Texas, her energetic personality and her general love of life create the nucleus that achieves Balance in her everyday life.

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Phone: 512-689-8799
Web: www.kayfreed.com

Sharon Butza
Sharon Butza has a BA in Communications with an emphasis on Rhetoric and Public Address.  Sharon's corporate experience includes the financial and training side of the health care industry and the sales side of MCI Long Distance where she managed a team of 30 supervisors and 800 sales reps.  

She has been an owner of  The  Upstairs maid since 1987.  The Upstairs Maid generates 1.8+M in annual gross revenue and cleans  85-95 homes per day for 767 repeat clients.  They have 60 full time employees.  Sharon attributes much of their companies success to their active participation in the community. 

Sharon was the NW Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce President, American Business Women's Association President,Recipient of the ABWA Woman of the Year Award, President of Austin Junior Forum, NW Seton Hospital Advisory Board member, Austin Women's Chamber of Commerce Board member, mentored a middle school child for 3 years, Puppeteered for Kids on the Block for 3 years, Recipient of Women in Power Award and more.  The Upstairs Maid is also a 3 time recipient of Awards from The Austin Quality Council.

Sharon lives in Bertram, Texas (just outside of Austin) with her husband and their English Cocker, Frazier.  She has two daughters and three grandchildren.  Sharon loves to spend her free time watching wildlife drink from the stocked tank (pond) while she and her neighbor sip on a glass of wine while sitting in the cool water on the spillway of their 52 acre ranchette.

Sharon Butza Introduction
     Sharon's introduction and how she stays balanced.


Gigi Sage
Gigi Sage, relationship and life coach and founder of The Fabulous Factor™ has a mission: to make people’s lives happier and more harmonious. She shows people how to find out what they really want and organize their life around it. This is the key to having harmony in every area of one’s life.

Gigi has been developing her Power Connections® trainings for women and Curiosity Coaching™ method for over 22 years, working with thousands of individuals and companies to help them to communicate more effectively, reach their goals and live happier, more fulfilling lives. Her in-person coaching and training uses the unique Mirror Method™ which shows drastic physical changes in client’s vitality as they look younger, stronger and more attractive with every seminar or session.

She is the author of “Hello Tarzan,” a book that gives you the coaching skills to build productive and harmonious relationships with the men in your life (published in Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Austria and as a 5 eBook series in English).

Gigi lives in Austin, Texas with her three youngest children (she has five) and loves to spend time in her “other homes” of NYC, Amsterdam, Maui and Munich. She is currently developing a “What Women Won’t Tell Men” audio program and is available for speaking on that topic as well as others, such as “How to Navigate in the Relationship Jungle,” “Finding Your Fabulous Factor™,” and “Are You Being Jane Wayne?”

You can contact Gigi Sage at:
9600 Escarpment Blvd. Ste. 745-58
Austin, TX. 78749
Call: 888-820-1958
Fax: 801-382-5358
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Visit: http://www.thefabulousfactor.com/

Gigi Sage Introduction

Roxanne Wilson is committed to achieving a balanced life, and maintaining a sound mind, body, and spirit. Roxanne is an attorney, author, television/radio personality, public speaker, and entrepreneur. Roxanne recently competed in the final four of NBC's “The Apprentice” season 5. She serves as national spokesperson for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas, and is a member of the Junior League of Austin. In addition to appearing on television and radio programs nationally, Roxanne is also the host of Texas' own talent search program, "Inspire the Desire." She travels the country speaking to women's groups, young professional organizations, and Christian groups, about the importance of achieving a balanced life, and also maintains a balance blog called "The X Factor" at http://www.roxannewilson.com/ Roxanne recently published her first book, “Footprints in the Boardroom.”
Staying Balanced
     What do you do to maintain "balance" every single day?
Organization
     How does she do it? Get her time management tips.
Romance
     Is dating a part of the plan?
Inspiration
     What or who inspires this former attorney?
Balance
     How Roxanne works to achieve balance
Changes
     Roxanne talks about a life changing day
Introduction
     Get to know Roxanne

Michelle Valles
Michelle Valles is part of KXAN, NBC Austin's award-winning anchor team at 4, 6, and 10 p.m. Michelle began her journalism career in her hometown of El Paso, but is a Longhorn who graduated from the University of Texas. A very busy, young professional, Michelle makes time to work with several charties including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association and the Aguila Awards, which honor Hispanics in Texas. She's especially proud of a $2,000 scholarship she started for students at her alma mater, Bel Air High School in El Paso.
Michelle Valles Intro
     Michelle Valles introduces herself.
Michelle Valles Balancing Time
     Michelle Valles on balancing time.
Michelle Valles Favorite Time Of Day
     Michelle Valles tells us about her favorite time of day.
Michelle Valles Hobbies and Interests
     Michelle Valles discusses her hobbies and interests.
Michelle Valles Marriage vs Single Life
     Michelle Valles debates marriage vs single life.
Michelle Valles Personal Life
     Michelle Valles tells us about balancing her personal life.
Michelle Valles Single Life
     Michelle Valles tells us how she manages life as a single woman.
Michelle Valles What Inspires Her
     Michelle Valles tells us what inspires her.
Michelle Valles Who She Admires
     Michelle Valles tells us who she admires.
Michelle Valles Work Balance
     Michelle Valles explains how she maintains a work balance.

Jennifer Salzmann
Jennifer Salzmann is a dynamic entrepreneur, business woman, wife, and mother who found balance throughout her journey as a successful sales and marketing professional in the pharmaceutical industry, an owner of a mortgage business and she currently owns and manages a large real estate portfolio. After these successful endeavors, Jennifer knew that she wanted to make a difference in women’s lives. In the summer of 2006, Jennifer chose to pursue her passion to open an affordable luxury day spa and her dream was launched in the Facelogic Spa concept. Facelogic Spa specializes in custom facials and provides a place of luxury and pampering at an affordable price. Her goal was to reach women of all demographics.

“When you feel a tug on your heart and that feeling sparks a fire within you know that it is the path to follow.” That is how Jennifer Salzmann felt when the idea of affordable pampering for women came across her mind.

Jennifer shares, “In today’s society there is so much emphasis placed on a woman’s appearance and their image that I wanted to bring to life a spa where skin care and beauty were offered at an affordable price. My main focus and passion is to make sure that every customer walks out of the door looking great on the outside, glowing on the inside and without spending a fortune. Our $39 custom facial with therapeutic upper body massage accomplishes that. I believe the Facelogic concept will help women of all ages achieve pampering and luxury anytime they want without the heavy price tag. My goal is to make sure that all customers have radiant skin and in turn leave the spa with a boost in self esteem.”

The first Facelogic Spa opened in Northwest Austin, at Hwy 183 and RR 620 on December 9, 2006. The passion behind the concept is so strong that her second Facelogic will be opening in early fall and the third spa is slotted for an opening in Spring 2008.

While enjoying the journey and all the amazing women that she meets along the way, she finds her favorite times in the evening sharing laughs with her 2 year old son and walks with her husband. She maintains a passion for pampering women and bringing out the best in them! http://www.facelogicaustin.com/
Jennifer Goals
     Jennifer tells us about her goals.
Jennifer Favorite Book
     Jennifer tells us about her favorite book.
Jennifer Balance Time
     Jennifer explains how she balances her time.
Jennifer People She Admires
     Jennifer tells us about the people she admires.
Jennifer A Balanced Life
     Jennifer describes how she maintains a balanced life.
Jennifer Family
     Jennifer talks about her family
Jennifer Prioritizing
     Jennifer explains how prioritizing plays an important part of maintaining balance.
Jennifer Why She Started The Spa Part 2
     Jennifer explains why she started the spa (Part 2)
Jennifer Why She Started The Spa
     Jennifer explains why she started the spa.
About Facelogic Spa
     Jennifer describes her ideas behind Facelogic Spa

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