Start Up Princess has First Networking Tea Party in Los Angeles
April 28, 2007
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On April 24th we held our first Start Up Princess Networking Tea Party in Los Angeles! The event was held at Start Up Princess Dayna Brooks‘ of Baby Jakes gorgeous home. It was wonderful meeting each other for the first time (complete with 8 children). It’s always a miracle to get very busy women entrepreneurs together, especially when there’s LA traffic to consider, everyone had to travel about 1 hour each way to attend. I was truly grateful for the effort and sacrifices everyone made to be there.
We enjoyed yummy fruit, bagels, muffins, and juice while we took time to discuss each Start Up Princess’s business and offered suggestions to help them “grant their business wish for 2007.” Some of the wishes were how to find manufacturing resources for clothing, relocating a business out of state, maintaining business day-to-day while being a mom, hiring help for business growth and development, staying sane on lack of sleep, enjoying the journey of being a start up business owner and a mom of young children. We had a lot of ideas for each other, but mostly I think it was forming deeper friendships and business associations that was the most worthwhile for all of us. I really enjoyed our mentoring/brainstorming together and I hope it was helpful to each of those who attended. There was a real feeling of support and encouragement. I hope we can have more events like this in the future and have even more members of the Start Up Princess Kingdom attend in Los Angeles. At the event Heather Ledeboer was given her “wings” as Fairy Godmother and she now will be a guest blogger, speaker, and consultant for Start Up PRincess. We’re thrilled to have Heather join the ranks.
Attending the event (as pictured): Kelly King Anderson (me), founder of Start Up Princess and my two girls, Debbie Savage of Baby Emi Jewelry and her two girls, Dayna Brooks of Baby Jakes and her two boys, Heather Ledeboer of Mom 4 Life and her son and daughter, and Christine King (not pictured) of Little Jeanyus. (children were 11 months-3 years)Â I apologize it’s not the best photo!
Hi Kelly-
I had such a great time! So, did my girls. It was so nice to meet you in person and to feel your energy and commitment to us “Start Up Princesses.” I left feeling energized and strengthened in my resolve and passion to build my business and give my girls the very best in life….which is me.
Can’t wait till the next one! We are so thankful for you. And another big congrats to our new Fairy God Mother Heather!
Sincerely,
Debbie
Debbie, it was so fun to meet you and your cute girls in person! Your jewelry is truly stunning. I know you’ll succeed as a designer as you continue to establish your clientele. We’ll be in touch!
Kelly
I agree, this was a really great time and such a feeling of support. I am so thankful for other moms who are willing to reach out and help others and you are all moms who do this so willingly, thank you!
Thank YOU, Heather for helping us here at Start Up Princess, you’re amazing.