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Recently, The Daily Herald, Chicago's local newspaper called me to do a story.  I was thrilled, and am excited to share that story with you.  But I think my favorite part was the picture of me and my beautiful son Ian.

Aurora Woman Helps Other Moms Live More Fulfilling, Balanced Lives by Susan Dibble

When mom coach Lori Radun spoke to the Mothers of Preschoolers group in Aurora recently, she talked about the eight essential ingredients of having a "momnificent" life.

"While she was going over them, in the room you could hear the oohs and ahs," recalled MOPS member Lillian Lucas of Aurora. "You could tell people really connected, and a bunch of people went up to talk to her afterward."

Radun has been connecting with moms across the country and even internationally since becoming a mom coach five years ago. Her self-published book, "The Momnificent! Life: Healthy and Balanced Living for Busy Moms," recently was named a finalist in the sixth annual National Books Awards of USA Book News, an online and review Web site for publishing houses.

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Supermom Thought She Didn't Need The Momnificent! Life

Every mom should read this book!!!!  Speaking for myself, I tend to prefer to do it all.  I know it will be done the way I want it and I don’t have to teach anyone how to do it.  Then go behind them to do it my way anyway.

Anyone else like this?

A control must have it done right now mom.  Yes, that’s me.     

I put the weight of the world on my slender shoulders.

I started to read Lori Radun’s book a few weeks ago.  Between being Supermom, having flu kids and such.

This book was made for me.  I hate to admit this but at first I thought this book didn’t pertain to me and my life.  I am a confident woman with the perfect husband, great kids and the house with the white picket fence.  Okay, we don’t actually have a white picket fence but you get the drift.

Boy was I wrong about not needing this book.  After chapter one I was hooked.

Read the whole review of The Momnificent Life on Supermom Reviews

 

Being a Mom Entrepreneur Brings out the Best and Worst

I just got back from sunny Las Vegas - attending Ali Brown's SHINE event.  Wow!    It was a roller coaster of experiences and emotions, all designed to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses.  I laughed.  I cried.  I was inspired.  I was discouraged.  I was confused.  I had amazing clarity.  I had confidence.  I shrunk back and failed to make myself visible.  I met some wonderful women that had amazing positive energy.  I even met a few whose energy I wasn't attracted to.  Being a mom entrepreneur can bring up all our stuff - wonderful and yucky!

Being a mom does much the same thing.  Motherhood happens to bring out the best and worst in us.  It challenges us to rise up and face the challenges in front of us.  Sometimes we want to meet life head on, and other times we don't.  We all experience the same roller coaster of emotions that I went through this weekend, simply because we're human, and mostly because this is life.

I had an amazing opportunity to hear some beautiful and courageous women speak this weekend.

• Ali Brown - Multi-millionaire dollar woman business owner
• Barbara Corcoran - Brooklyn babe from ABC's Shark Tank
• Marlee Matlin - Deaf Academy Award Winning Actress from Children of a Lesser God
• Julie Clark - founder of the Baby Einstein Company
• Anne McKevitt - Billion dollar business owner

And you know what?  As successful as they all are, they are no different than us.  They struggle, feel fear, overcome obstacles and face life everyday with challenges and opportunities.  They were down to earth, willing to share their gifts, and inspire women to step up and be who they are capable of being.

What about you?  How will you use your gifts and life challenges to step into your own personal power?

Here are some pictures from the SHINE event!

Just two wonderful women I met

My new friends and mom coaches from Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom.

Marlee Matlin - mother of 4 children!

Me with my book and 2010 SHINE business plan.

Ali Brown - amazing woman and business coach

Announcing the Winners of Zing Zang Zoom Circus Tickets

Two lucky families are going to see the opening night of Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's Zing Zang Zoom circus!  A few weeks ago, Momnificent! ran a contest to give away four circus tickets to two lucky families in the Chicagoland area.  The contest ended last night and the two lucky winners have been selected:

Lucky Mom #1 - Karen Cryder

Lucky Mom #2 - Lisa Sobecki

Karen and Lisa receive four free tickets to see the circus at either of the two opening nights.  All other families can still receive the special discounted price of $11 each by using the code "MOM" when ordering tickets from Ticketmaster.

List of Circus Show Times and Locations

Lori Radun's The Momnificent! Life Among Best Books of 2009

USA Book News Amplifies an Inspirational Voice

by Heather McCutcheon


Lori Radun, beloved Mom Coach, inspirational speaker and now acclaimed author, is a prolific instrument of positive change. Her timeless and universal wisdom has been brought to the attention of women across the country thanks to the USA Book News’ 6^th Annual National “Best Books” Awards (NBBA). Radun’s first book, The Momnificent! Life — Healthy and Balanced Living for Busy Moms, has been named an Award-Winning Finalist in the parenting category by the premiere online magazine and review Web site for mainstream and independent publishing houses. The recognition stands to benefit families from coast to coast as Radun’s important and purposeful work gains momentum.

 

To date Radun’s influence has been primarily limited to the Chicagoland area, where she’s become something of a guru for moms trying to balance parenting, work, relationships, money, spirituality and life’s daily challenges with practicality and grace. In these times of turbulent change, Radun’s message has been a Godsend for many. To anyone in her actual or virtual circle of influence, she’s a source of constant support and positive perspective.

 

Radun has applied her creativity and vision to reach all moms, regardless of their budget or readiness for change, so no one is excluded. Those seeking ongoing inspiration and advice can access Radun’s blog, Facebook or Twitter accounts, and free Momnificent! newsletter via her Web site, www.momnificent.com. For those wanting more customized guidance, group and individual coaching sessions are available on the phone or in person. Radun established Momnificent! University for moms seeking structure in their growth process, and in the final months of 2009, the launch of the Momnificent! Mom Club will bring women together to navigate their shared challenges in a supportive community of like-minded moms.

 

USABookNews.com announced the winners and finalists of NBBA on October 20, 2009. Over 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 140 categories covering print and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2009 and late 2008 from a wide array of publishers throughout the United States.

The Momtrepreneur Maven Gets Down to Business

A long time ago, I responded to a media inquiry to promote my business.  That is when I first learned about Jill Salzman from The Momtrepreneur Maven.  If you are thinking about starting a business, or currently running a business, you definitely want to check out her website. 

Jill Salzman is The Momtrepreneur Maven. Jill started her career as an entrepreneur at the wise old age of 5 when she became CFO (Chief Five-Year Old) of her first lemonade stand. Since then, Jill has started up several of her own companies to much success and praise of buyers, clients and investors alike. After starting up several media companies, including the creation of two magazines and music media company Paperwork Media, Jill launched her biggest professional achievement to date: giving birth to a baby girl. Two months after her daughter was born, Jill started up the successful baby-based business, The Bumble Brand. The Bumble Brand’s success spawned several more successful baby-related ventures.

Throughout this busy and exciting time, Jill couldn’t help but notice that many fellow Moms had brilliant business ideas of their own–they just lacked the time and the help necessary to implement those ideas. With Jill’s honed business skills, she resolved to reach out and begin helping other Mommies realize their full entrepreneurial potential.

That is exactly what Jill did for me.  She interviewed me for her most recent crib sheet, where she features mom entrepreneurs wanting to spread the word about their business.

Check out the Momnificent! interview and learn some things about me that you probably didn't know.

Momnificent! is Giving Away FREE Circus Tickets

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents

ZING ZANG ZOOM

Momnificent! is giving away FREE tickets to the circus!  Two lucky families will receive a four-pack of tickets to see the opening night show at either Chicago's Allstate Arena on Thursday, November 5th, or at Chicago's United Center on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009.  What a fun way to ring in the holidays!

WANT TO SEE A SNEAK PEAK OF THE SHOW?

To Enter the Contest:  Leave a comment on this blog post and tell us your family's favorite circus act.  Please make sure you leave your name and email address when posting your comment.

Contest Ends:  Sunday, October 25, 2009

Winners Will Be Announced:  Monday, October 26, 2009

Mom Central and Feld Entertainment have a special offer for you!

Purchase a 4-pack of tickets for only $44 (Valid Monday-Thursday and Friday Matinees, excluding holidays) and save $4 on all weekend shows by logging onto Ticketmaster and entering the coupon code:

MOM

Show Times

Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL

November 5-15, 2009

Thurs. Nov. 5 - 7:00 PM (opening night)

Fri. Nov. 6 - 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Sat. Nov. 7 - 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Sun. Nov. 8 - 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Wed. Nov. 11 - 7:00 PM

Thurs. Nov. 12 - 7:00 PM

Fri. Nov. 13 - 7:00 PM

Sat. Nov. 14 - 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Sun. Nov. 15 - 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

United Center in Chicago, IL

November 17 - 29, 2009

Tues. Nov. 17 - Community Night

Wed. Nov. 18 - 7:00 PM (opening night)

Thurs. Nov. 19 - 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Fri. Nov. 20 - 10:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Sat. Nov. 21 - 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Sun. Nov. 22 - 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Tues. Nov. 24 - 7:00 PM

Wed. Nov. 25 - 7:00 PM

Thurs. Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving

Fri. Nov. 27 - 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Sat. Nov. 28 - 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Sun. Nov. 29 - 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

*Use promotional code MOM when purchasing tickets at Arena Box Offices, www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Enter Code in the “MC Promotions Box” on Ticketmaster. Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required. Not valid on Circus Celebrity, Front Row or VIP seats. No double discounts. Service charges and handling fees may apply.

Announcing the Winners of the Survey Contest

On September 22nd, I asked all my faithful readers to participate in a mom survey that would help me shape a new movement that is planned for Momnificent!  I promised that 5 lucky moms would receive a copy of my book "The Momnificent! Life ~ Healthy and Balanced Living for Busy Moms".

First, I want to thank each and every mom that took the time to fill out the survey.  We had a phenomenal number of moms involved, and I am so grateful for that!  The information you provided was extremely valuable and I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to participate.

The survey contest ended yesterday (10/6/09), and so I want to announce the winners.  Drum roll please.....

Lucky Mom Winner #1 - Cathy

Lucky Mom Winner #2 - Sylvia

Lucky Mom Winner #3 - Lisa

Lucky Mom Winner #4 - Amy

Lucky Mom Winner #5 - K'La'Rae

Some of you reading this email are probably saying "Hey, my name is Lisa, how do I know if it is me?"  Don't worry; I will contact all the individual winners by email.  Please make sure you respond back with your mailing address so I can get your book in the mail right away.

Again, thank you for everyone's participation.  Stay tuned for an exciting Momnificent! movement!

The Beauty Mama is Encouraged by The Momnificent! Life

Michelle McKean, author of the blog "The Beauty Mama - Michelle's Luxe Indulgences and Fabulous Finds" just had baby #4!  Congratulations Michelle!  You are one Momnificent! mom!

Michelle was one of the TwitterMom winners of The Momnificent! Life, and this book came at exactly the right time for her.  Panicked about how she was going to handle life with four children, Michelle found encouragement and hope in the pages of The Momnificent! Life.

Read her full review here.

Need Real Moms to Help Shape a New Movement

From all of my research in talking with and working with moms, most moms tend to deal with several common issues:

• How do we stay organized and be productive with all the competing demands on our time?
• How do we deal with the many puzzling parenting issues that come up regarding our children?
• How do we create time to take care of ourselves in all the ways that are important to us?
• How do we figure out and honor who we are as women, while still being a great mom?
• How do we cope with stress, change and the varying transitions in our lives?

To address these needs and more, Momnificent! is considering designing a movement to create a way for moms to work together with a certified coach and other mom experts to help overcome these issues.

So I’m coming to you, the experts in your lives, to help me shape this movement.

As a busy mom, I know your time is valuable.  By taking time to complete this short survey, your name will be entered to win my new book “The Momnificent! Life ~ Healthy and Balanced Living for Busy Moms”.  

I am giving away 5 copies for 5 lucky moms!  

Already have my book?  No worries…you can pick something else (of equal value) from Momnificent! University.

Start the Survey

P.S.  Please complete all the questions that are relevant to you.  Contest ends October 6, 2009.