Utah SLC Startup Princess Chapter Event June 25th “Dressing Your Business For Success”

“Dressing your Business for Success: Does your Business have the Right Look?” is the theme for our upcoming event for the SLC Startup Princess chapter which will be held on Thursday, June 25th from 6:30 – 9 pm, $15 at the Wells Fargo Center 299 S. Main Street, 15th floor at Richards, Brandt, Miller, Nelson Law Firm in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.

Come learn about logo design and branding; tips on photographing products and what makes a good photo; some must know info on how to sales copy, write a bio/press kit, how to find your voice and much more. And of course, there will be tasty refreshments served along with plenty of time to network with other Startup Princesses.

A little about our speakers: Heather Carson of Heather’s Memo is a talented graphic designer known for her unique and eye catching designs that are simple, notable, and deliver your brand message. She specializes in creating logos and identity packages that will be sure to boost your business. She is also a busy wife and mother of 6 (including triplets)!

Quinn Curtis, owner of Created By Mom and Lime Light Photography, is a wife and happy mommy to her three darlings. Quinn has done work for local favorites such as Raw Melissa, Dough Girl & Cupcake Chic.  Quinn’s work has been published in Salt Lake Business Magazine and will soon be in the next issue of Wasatch Woman Magazine.

Emily Hill is co-owner of georgie tees, a company known for its unique line of infant and maternity t-shirts. Along with creating freshly baked designs for georgie tees, Emily is a contributing editor for Boutique Café, Polliwogged, SassyScoops.com and is one of the newest bloggers for Rocky Mountain Moms Blog, a sister site of Silicon Valley Moms Blog. Emily currently lives in Sandy, Utah with her husband and four children.
Don’t miss this great event. We’ll see you there!

To attend, please RSVP via twitter to @createdbymom Quinn Curtis who is our secretary or @myjoyquest Tara McCausland who is the Startup Princess Chp President. You can bring a check the night of the event or pay by Paypal to Kelly<at> Startup Princess.com $15

Congratulations to Mrs. Utah United States 2009, Karmel Larson, a Startup Princess!

What an amazing competition! 21 beautiful contestants with incredible platforms competed on Saturday April 25th for the title of Mrs. Utah United States 2009. The event brought back a flood of emotions and memories because just one year ago I was competing for the same title (I won 1st Runner up and the Interview award). Two Startup Princess friends competed, Jennifer Griffiths and Karmel Larson and it was a joy to see others I had competed with last year compete again. The whole night I was a nervous wreck which is hilarious since I wasn’t competing! Last year I was complete PEACE, no jitters at ALL!

If it’s ok to admit (no offense to the others, I love you all!) I was cheering the loudest for Karmel because I recommended she compete last year and I’ve been keeping in touch with her training and preparations. When she told me she was going to rent the same gown I wore I said no, you should wear white. And I’m so glad she did! She bought a winning gown from Heather Osmond who was Mrs Utah America 2007. I also gave Karmel a mock interview a couple weeks ago and gave her feedback. I suggested she compete last Spring because I knew her platform would be so strong and it was such a joy to see her go the distance with all of her personal training and preparations. She trained with both Cherie Burton and Liz Rosenbaum like I did, they are wonderful, inspiring women!

When Karmel made top 10 I wasn’t surprised…I hoped she’d make it all the way and she did!! She made her wish and made it happen! I also believe it’s God’s will for her to serve and share her important message this year. Right after she did her “walk” as Utah’s new Queen, I raced up to the stage and gave her one of her first hugs as Mrs. Utah. What a joy that was for me to be a part of that moment!

Karmel is a mom of 4 little ones, busy with service, two businesses, and homeschools her kids! She’s a woman we can all learn from. She’s very structured with her time and I have learned a great deal from watching her and being her friend over the years. Utahns are so blessed to have her!

Karmel’s platform is “Declaring Decency”, (anti-pornography, values in media, and beyond) a platform for our time–much needed!! She has deep roots in her platform as she’s been serving the President of the Utah County Chapter of American Mothers, Inc., County Director for the Parents Television Council as well as running her businesses.

Karmel was on a panel for our Startup Princess Touchpoint Conference in 2008, we’d love to have her back! Congrats, Karmel! Much love and appreciation for having the courage to SHINE, go out of your comfort zone to compete so you can serve Utahns. Best wishes in your preparations for Mrs. United States and also with your role as Mrs. Utah! I’ll never stop cheering for you!

Follow Karmel on Twitter @karmellarson

For more info about Karmel and her platform go to www.KarmelLarson.com

Kickoff Event for Startup Princess’ SLC Royal Court

We’re gearing up for the kickoff event of the Salt Lake City Royal Court, the newest chapter of Startup Princess, on Thursday, April 30th 7-9pm, $15 (paypal Kelly<at>startupprincess.com or bring a check) at the Offices of Richards, Brandt, Miller & Nelson at The Wells Fargo Center in downtown Salt Lake City. 299 North Main Street, Floor 15.

The theme of the event is “What I Learned my First Year in Business” and will include four fabulous speakers, a question-answer panel, and of course plenty of time to munch and mingle with dozens of other Startup Princesses.

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Startup Princess Founder Kelly King Anderson Featured on Startups Live Internet TV Show

This show aired live on Tuesday April 21st. Thank you to Charissa Cowart, host and Dannie McLain, producer of Startups Live!

Women Entrepreneurs from Canada, Indiana, Utah, Washington, and Canada Participate in Startup Princess Academy at Disneyland April 17-18

The Countdown BEGINS! We can hardly wait to get to the Disneyland Hotel this weekend! 40+ Attendees, Speakers, and Sponsors will gather from all over the USA and Canada to connect, learn and share…and see Mickey Mouse!

We hate to say “No” to anyone who at the last minute wants to join us so we kept a couple spots open. Let us know if you found a way to attend at the last minute and wish to join us otherwise, we’ll miss you!

If you’d like to follow pre-event conversation on Twitter, follow the #SUPA hastag and get to know attendees and speakers.

Find out Why Janice Croze, Co-Founder of 5 Minutes for Mom.com is Attending The Startup Princess Academy at Disneyland

It is simply too good to miss.

So last week, a mere hour before the early bird deadline ended, I signed up for Startup Princess Academy in Disneyland.

Even though I will be speaking at Startup Princess Touchpoint September 18th in SLC and even though my schedule is packed so tight I get tired just looking at my calendar, I decided it would be madness to miss out on this unbelievable chance to network, learn and share with top online marketing experts like Maria Andros and Alexis Neely in such an intimate setting.

Quite honestly, Kelly has developed an unbelievable opportunity. To have a chance to interact with such A-list women is priceless.

I just have to go and absorb everything I can from these incredible women – and it doesn’t hurt that it is all happening in the happiest place on earth! I can’t wait…

Janice Croze

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REGISTER TODAY, We close registration on Sunday, April 12th at Midnight… Don’t miss out interacting with speakers, learning from their expertise and having a chance to create an winning strategy for YOUR BUSINESS> you and your business deserve this opportunity …take time to be with us. Bring a Friend and SAVE, 2 for $400!

Announcing the AGENDA for The Startup Princess Academy- DISNEYLAND

We’re delighted to announce the Startup Princess Academy DISNEYLAND Agenda! We’re thrilled that we have Startup Princesses attending from California as well as Vancouver, Canada, Utah, Chicago, and Colorado! If you haven’t already signed up it’s not too late! We’re taking registrations until APRIL 10 and EXTENDED the low price of $225 until that time (or 2 for $400). Note: Infants are welcome at the event, but we will be recording.

AGENDA:

Friday April 17

Hotel Check-in 3:00 PM or later (For those Staying at the Disneyland Hotel)

4:30 PM – Meet in lobby of Disneyland Hotel

5:00 PM – Welcome Dinner in Downtown Disney (TBD) (* this event is optional, intended to honor the speakers and get to know each other, cost is the price of meal, RSVP to us)

6:30 PM until Midnight! Disneyland! (purchase your ticket through our event link before April 17th for just $38 4-midnight) Read more

Utah Business Podcast Interviews Startup Princess

Recently I was interviewed by UB Radio, of Utah Business, as a follow up to my cover in January. I talked quite a bit about the challenges of balancing motherhood and business as well as the future plans for Startup Princess… what a surreal experience it’s been to have the exposure and visibility, a tremendous unexpected honor (although funny to hear that the local bank’s copy someone had drawn a mustache on my face!) I found out that the last woman to be on the cover (alone) of this magazine was two years ago. It’s definitely time for THAT to change. Can’t wait to see one of our Startup Princesses on the cover next!

CPSIA Updates!

Note the two documents below released recently may offer some relief for your business:

February 6th “CPSC Spells Out Enforcement Policy for New Lead Limits Products Effective February 10″

On January 30th “CPSC Grants One Year Stay of Testing and Certification Requirements for Certain Products”

Fairy Godmother Kathleen Fasanella’s, CPSIA expert recent post, “Three Days until National Bankruptcy Day” gives more details about what we can to fight the issue and how to respond tomorrow.

If you’re on Twitter, be sure to follow Kathleen Fasanella and the #CPSIA group for instant updates and information.

Enthusiastic Startup Princess Orange County, CA Chapter Launches

On Monday Jan 26th 40 women gathered in Ladera Ranch to launch the Startup Princess Orange County Chapter, our FIRST one outside of Utah (and my home state). Initially we hoped to get 20 women there, so we were pleasantly surprised. And can I say the OC Startup Princesses are soo TALENTED! BRILLIANT! BEAUTIFUL! INSPIRING! GENEROUS! and FUN! We are so blessed to find the jewels of OC women entrepreneurs.

I loved meeting all the new Startup Princesses and conducting the event. Ciaran Blumenfeld was made a Fairy Godmother at the event for all of her contributions to other women in business and her success as a fashion designer (her previous company was sold in 250 boutiques!) We networked all night in small groups, had wonderful giveaways (including 3 memberships to the chapter) and took applications for the chapter presidency “Royal Court.” We had 10 people apply so we’re thrilled to see the interest level and volunteers (I haven’t selected them yet). Membership for OC is just $149 for 7 more mtgs in 2009 and also includes discounts to larger Startup Princess events in Anaheim, SLC, and NYC.

Three cheers to Monique of Wow Design who sponsored decorations and put together a stunning party!!  BEAUTIFUL clubhouse, magical decor, delicious food too!

Here’s a video of us pre-guests with Monique making the final touches:

Can’t wait to hear about their next event in February…kind of sad I can’t be there myself! Luv these women!!

The Organizers, Plus an Interview with Debbie Savage of Baby Emi (we’re missing Jamie Dadant in the video, bummer!)

Many thanks to Debbie Savage, Jamie Dadant, and Carrie Lundell for encouraging us to launch a group, bringing food and inviting their friends. And much love to Ciaran Blumenfeld who set up the club membership at Ladera Ranch so our group can meet there and connected us to Monique and other fabulous women. Enjoy our videos!!

Meet some of the Startup Princesses of OC!

Were you there? Leave a comment by clicking on the title of the post. Happy to hear from you!

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