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WING is turning 1!

It's hard to believe that our first brainstorming session "Women's Group" meeting was a year ago already, and we're so very excited about how much WING has grown in the past year and how much we've accomplished.

To celebrate, we're throwing an all out birthday bash, complete with cocktails, drawings, and delicious birthday cake from the talented Sybil Slate.

 

 

And don't forget to grab a goodie bag as well with free stuff from:
Inner Strength {personal training}
Little Wex Beauty and Design {hair & makeup}
Stella and Dot {jewelry}
Titsworth Creative {graphic design}
Casey Rowe Consulting {career consulting}
CLM Business Consulting {business etiquette consulting}
Kim Fry with JB Goodwin {real estate}
Posey Floral and Event Design {floral design and beyond}

Milk+Honey {spa and salon}

We will also have a raffle giveaway so bring those business cards to enter to win! 
BONUS: If you bring a friend to this WING event, you can double your chances of winning by putting two of your cards in the drawing!
Prizes will include:
{Gift Certificate to Myo Massage}
{Facial from Brandy Norman}
{60 minute massage from Milk+Honey}


We look forward to celebrating with everyone and to seeing some new faces!

As always, this event will be BYOB, in addition to some of the treats we'll provide.

**If you would like to attend this event, please email wingofaustin@gmail.com and you will be added to the email list for monthly meetings **

WING September Meeting

Join the ladies of WING for our September meeting and get together!

{Marketing Research 101 for Small Business Owners}

How to conduct free/inexpensive marketing research on your own and when to call in an expert

Speaker:  Casey Bernard of CB Research Services

So you have your website up and running. You're on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.  You update your blog religiously.  But how do you know if what you're doing is reaching the people you want to reach? Casey Bernard is a skilled researcher and professional communicator with experience in both quantitative and qualitative marketing research methodologies, and at this month's WING meeting she'll be sharing some of her tips and tricks on easy marketing research for the independent business owner - as well as helping us know when you should bring in a professional to take care of the job for you.

Location: 501 Studios

Date: Wednesday, September 22

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

{Parking is available in the lot across 5th Street or on the street if available.  Please use the entrance to the studios on Brushy Street (not the one on San Marcos)}

If you would like to attend this meeting, please email wingofaustin@gmail.com to be added to the evite.
We look forward to seeing everyone's happy faces and hope to see some new faces too!


Your fellow WING Women

WING August Featured Member ~ Little Wex Beauty & Design

Name: Sara Barney

Business Name: Little Wex Beauty & Design

Contact Info:  www.littlewex.com  /  sara@littlewex.com  /  512.529.9466

What You Do: Little Wex is a one-stop creative shop for your beauty and design needs that offers professional makeup artistry and affordable custom graphic design.

How Long You've Been in Business:  Started in Los Angeles in 2008, now in Austin for over 1 year, so 2+ years total!

Why You Love What You Do:  What a big question! Simply, I love making women (and the occasional man) look and feel beautiful.  It's really cool being part of someone's special day and being one of the people who helps them look their best.  I'm also a life-long product junkie... this way I get to write it off as a business expense!

Anything Else You'd Like to Tell the World:  Little Wex Beauty will be hosting its first ever Open House on Thursday, August 26 at 7pm.  We're doing a Back-to-School Night and talking about fall beauty trends. WING member Marisa Williams will also be on hand, showcasing Stella & Dot's fall jewelry line.

Why You Love WING:  If you ever needed an example of how to use the group to the fullest, you can turn to me - I was introduced to WING by my wedding coordinator and founding member, Bethany Childress Hanson.  There I met Casey Rowe (another founding member), who I introduced to my husband, who in turn she introduced to her husband who is an actor that will now be staring in my husband's play this fall.  At the first WING meeting, I met my realtor (and now good friend), Kim Fry, who sold us our first home! She brought Carly Gallagher to a meeting and now Carly and I are pilates buddies.  I also met Shannon Cunningham at WING and we now share a studio space with a handful of other lovely and talented ladies.  Oh, and of course, last meeting I met Marisa Williams, who will now be part of my open house.  Phew! Who's next?

WING July Featured Member ~ CLM Business Etiquette Consulting

Name: Christie Mueller

Business Name:  CLM Business Etiquette Consulting

Contact Info:  www.CLMetiquette.com  /  christie@CLMetiquette.com  / 502.648.4609

What you do:  CLM Etiquette trains individuals, executives and corporations on modern business etiquette. Our focus is on conveying to clients that "business IS personal" and providing the up-to-date etiquette skills to establish a personal business relationship.

How long you've been in business:  Est.  July 2009

Why you love what you do:  I love helping people change from being timid, scared and confused in business situations to radiating confidence and instantly becoming empowered and motivated by my training.
So many people have the academic background that is appealing on a resume but lack soft skills in the work force.  From dining etiquette, to shaking someone's hand, people rarely realize their daily actions are prohibitive to promotion and success.  It is extremely rewarding to be a part of my client's transitions as a person and professional.

Anything else you'd like to tell the world:  Come to the August WING meeting and learn the do's and don'ts of business etiquette with some of Austin's fabulous professional women!

Why you love WING:  WING has been one of my favorite things about moving to Austin! There is a profound comfort in being associated with women facing the same challenges as I am.  Each month I have the opportunity to share and learn with like minded, motivated women - the support and encouragement is unparalleled.  Immediate friends and instant free consulting; it doesn't get much better than WING!

Lucy Skyrocket Grand Opening!

One of our very own talented WING ladies, Emily Kleinsorge, is excited to share the news about the grand opening of her studio that offers hair and makeup services, Lucy Skyrocket!!  Check out the flyer for details!

WING June Meeting - Headshot Party!!!

Join the ladies of WING for a Headshot Party! 
With websites, blogs, social media, and marketing collateral, there are many reasons why we as business owners or aspiring entreprenuers need updated headshots and we have photographer,
Natajsa Lherisson Vega
to help us out!

  Natajsa shoots in natural light so we have booked Fonda San Miguel to use their beautiful landscaping for the backdrop.  There will be a minor adjustment to the start and end time of this month's meeting due to the need for natural light.  We have a space at the bar reserved for us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm so we can mingle, have cocktails and apps while we wait for our turn to get our headshots taken. Natajsa will do the photo session for free and will offer the images at a small fee to 
those who would like to order!

Location: Fonda San Miguel
Date:  Wednesday, June 23rd
Time:  5:30pm to 7:30pm
Parking:  plenty of parking in the restaurant parking lot or on side streets

We look forward to seeing everyone and hope to 
see some new faces, too, so please 
feel free to pass along this info!