Introducing Cindy W. Morrison, Author, Consultant and Speaker

By Crystal | Published February 3, 2010

Some people say you can’t have everything, but obviously those people haven’t met Cindy W. Morrison. With an amazing career as a former journalist and now as an author and consultant, Cindy is sharing her wisdom in her new book Girlfriends 2.0. How do women upgrade their life personally and professionally? The answer is simple: surround yourself with positive girlfriends and watch yourself soar!

We are pleased to present Cindy W. Morrison, our newest Fairy Godmother at StartupPrincess. Enjoy!


Hometown: Lubbock, Texas

Current Residence: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Education: Graduate of the University of Oklahoma

Professional Background: Emmy award winning journalist spent 20 years as a mainline TV news anchor and investigative reporter. She worked in Oklahoma City and Tulsa earning an Emmy, Peabody and Gracie Allen award. After a layoff because of the economy in 2009, Cindy successfully reinvented herself by hitting a speaking circuit, writing a book and creating her own consulting business. She now teaches people to reboot and upgrade through networking, social media and branding so they can make more money and live a better life.

What you wanted to be when you grew up: TV news anchor/Journalist

What you are: Former anchor who’s using those talents to help others.

Brief Summary of your Start Up: Helping people reboot and upgrade their personal lives (Girlfriends 2.0) and their professional lives (Reinvention 2.0)

Company Website: www.CindyWMorrison.com

What inspired you: Not letting the economy be the end of a career, but instead the start of an awesome adventure.

How long have you been in business: Since July 1st, 2009

How did you fund it: Stopped spending and started believing.

Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? That’s what my book “Girlfriends 2.0” is all about – how you MUST surround  yourself by the best Girlfriends possible to not only survive but thrive our changing times. Fairy Godmothers are everywhere, you just have to open your heart.

Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups: Absolutely! I belong to my local Chamber of Commerce as well as the National Speakers Association, but of course social networking is king!

Current Business Challenge: Finding time to get to everything. The emails, meetings and demands can be overwhelming, but I’ve found it helps to prioritize and take a deep breath.

Favorite motivational quote: “Winners, I am convinced, imagine their dreams first. They want it with all their heart and expect it to come true. There is, I believe, no other way to live.” -Joe Montana

Family? I’ve been married since 1991 to a wonderfully supportive man. We have two young kids – a boy and a girl.

If so, how do you balance family and business? Ha! My kids remind me there’s a balance every day! Honestly, I didn’t have much balance when I was working at a TV station 60 hours a week and often at night. Now I work my schedule around my kids. I work like a maniac until 3:30 then take a break when they come home. Then I usually go back to work when they go to bed.

Favorite book? “Girlfriends 2.0”, of course!

What do you do to relax? Sleep! I wish I didn’t love sleeping, but I’m someone who definitely needs to recharge her batteries.

What do you want to change most about your world? I want to empower women to upgrade their lives personally and professionally. We truly can have it all, it just takes a village to do it and working smarter, not harder.

What are you most proud of? I’m the most proud that I didn’t curl up in a ball when I found out my TV station could no longer afford me. Being a news anchor was all I ever wanted to be and assumed I would do that through at least two face lifts. Lol! But I’ve learned change isn’t a bad thing. Suddenly taking charge of my life has shown me a strength I never knew I had and talents I’d never tapped.

What advice would you like to offer other Start Up Princesses? Believe in yourself because many people are more than happy to tell you why you can’t succeed. In my book “Girlfriends 2.0”, I tell women to dump Suzie Sabotage, Helen Hater and Negative Nancy and instead make sure they surround themselves with people who will pick you up when you fall and help you keep the faith.

Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource): Social media! This is a great way to become an “expert” in your field and even set you up for TV interviews and build customer loyalty.

If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use? Diamonds! They go with EVERYTHING!

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  2. Melissa Kennedy on February 11th, 2010 5:52 pm

    Cindy you are doing an awesome job reinventing yourself. I see you out often doing speaking engagements. I have followed your story on facebook and twitter and it really is a remarkable story. I can’t wait to get a copy of your book.

  3. ideation process on February 20th, 2010 10:10 am

    Hi there I like your post – good stuff

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