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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! 

MAY FEATURED MEMBER ~ Posey Floral and Event Design

Business Name: Posey Floral and Event Design

Names: Madeleine Myers and Bonni Taylor

What You Do: With over 12 years of combined experience in the floral industry, we are skilled in creating awe-inspiring floral arrangements for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, quinceaneras, galas, corporate events, debutante balls, fundraising events, dinner parties, or any type of party that might need an added pop or pizzazz! Our main focus is floral decor, but we also provide event design to our clients.  Different from an event coordinator, Posey offers to direct and manage every aspect of the decor and design of the event.  We create custom inspiration boards for our clients in order to communicate the precise vision to be achieved.  Beyond that, Posey will manage and coordinate every detail associated with the event's decor - overall themes, lighting and linens, place setting details and favors, and of course the flowers! It is truly our passion to create a one-of-a-kind event just for you!

 
How Long You've Been In Business: Posey Floral and Event Design was started in 2009, but combined, we've been in the floral business for over 12 years!

Why You Love What You Do: We have a true passion for styling our events based on your individual personality.  With Posey on your side, you can be assured we will create a unique style just for you.  We take pride in not only our creations, but also our relationships with clients.  With our strong art-based backgrounds there is no doubt your event will not only be elegant and beautiful, but true works of art!

Anything Else You'd Like to Tell the World: We're having a launch party to introduce Posey Floral and Event Design to Austin on Wednesday June 9th at Shoal Creek Gallery from 6pm-9pm.  The gallery is located at 2905 San Gabriel, Ste 101 (right next to Bodhi Yoga and just under Fino).

Why You Love WING: We love WING because it allows a fabulous group of women who have very unique talents and businesses to come together, share their experiences, and learn from one another, while still inspiring individual growth.

April meeting Featured Speaker - Jen Spencer

If you happened to not make it to WING's April meeting, you sure missed out on an amazing and informative session from the uber talented Jen Spencer from Jen Spencer Coaches.  Jen talked with the ladies of WING about finding the balance between our work lives and our personal lives - something we all can learn a bit about!

Check out one of Jen's amazing videos about what she does.  If you'd like to know more about Jen, you can contact her via her website or follow her blog.

Thanks again, Jen, for being a part of WING and for helping us all in our search for balance!

Till next time,
Your WING Women

APRIL FEATURED MEMBER ~ Catherine Nicole Jewelry

Name: Catherine N. Cottingham

Business Name: Catherine Nicole

What You Do:  Jewelry Designer

How Long You've Been in Business:  6 years

Why You Love What You Do:
The best thing about designing jewelry is that you get to be as creative as a fine artist, but then additionally, when adorned by a customer, the art becomes both the piece itself and its movement with the wearer.  In fact one of the best parts of doing business here in Austin is that I get to see my work on my customers, which is a satisfaction I don’t get from my out-of-State patrons.

I also love that my job requires me to look for and find inspiration from everything.  I am especially inspired by ancient and indigenous ornamentation and the expressive role it plays, particularly in cultures where they wear more jewelry than clothing. I’m inspired by the semi-precious stones I work with which are an incredible example of the nuances in nature. And I’m inspired by the women who put on a piece of jewelry they love and instantly feel happier.

Anything Else You'd Like To Tell the World:
We are having our second ever sample sale this month (the first was a huuuge success). It will be on April 29th at my studio at 6pm (just in time for Mother’s Day and grad gifts), and items will be up to 70% off!!  It’s an invite only affair, but all my WING girls are invited, along with anyone you’d like to bring.

Why You Love WING:
I really do love WING, as you can tell by the fact that I have only ever missed one meeting.  I enjoy hearing about each business and learning with all the members.  It’s a wonderful thing and wonderful energy to be with other young entrepreneur women who have so many of the same questions, and challenges when it comes to running our businesses.  I also love how we can network with each other, without having our game-faces on or having to pitch ourselves. It’s just a comfortable and fun environment to meet, share and help each other out.

Contact Catherine: www.catherinenicole.com / catherine@catherinenicole.com / 512.739.8221

Join WING for our April Meeting!

"Work/Life Balance - Is This Possible?"
Speaker: Jen Spencer - Jen Spencer Coaches
(www.jenspencercoaches.com)
Between running our own businesses and trying to maintain some sort of a resemblance of a normal lifestyle, we are busy ladies! Sometimes it's difficult to find the balance between our professional lives and our personal lives, but Jen Spencer will be at our April WING event to coach us through this balance and to discuss other issues that arise as a solopreneur. 

If you have any topics specifically that you'd like to cover, please email WING at wingofaustin@gmail.com by April 21 so that Jen can prepare information geared directly toward you!

Location: 501 Studios
Date: Wednesday, April 28
**NOTE: We have changed the date of each meeting to the FOURTH Wednesday of every month due to increased showing of new members! We look forward to seeing new faces in the remainder of 2010!**
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Parking:  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).
As always, this event will be BYOB. We'll provide cups, you bring whatever you'd like to indulge in!

We look forward to seeing everyone's happy faces, and hope to see some new faces too!

If you'd like to attend this event, please email WING at wingofaustin@gmail.com with your name, company name, type of business and contact info, and we'll add you to the list.

Join WING for our March Meeting

"The Ins and Outs of Business Plans"
Speaker: Sherry Lowry - Professional Mentor, Business Alliance, and Collaboration Coach
www.sherrylowry.com
Everyone knows the importance of having a business plan, but what should you really include in it, and what do you do with it later down the road? Sherry Lowry is an experienced business coach that will show us how to get started off in the right direction with our each of our businesses - and how to stay on that path!


Location: 501 Studios (Click here for map)
Date: Wednesday, March 24
**NOTE: This meeting is NOT on the 3rd Wednesday of the month due to SXSW and Spring Break.  Starting in April, the meetings will resume on the 3rd Wednesday of every month**
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Parking:  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).

As always, this event will be BYOB. We'll provide cups, you bring whatever you'd like to indulge in!

We look forward to seeing everyone's happy faces, and hope to see some new faces too! Please feel free to bring a friend.

WING February Meeting

Join the ladies of WING for our February meeting!

"Financial, Retirement, and Investments - Oh my!"Speaker: Stacey Hunt with Asset Strategies Group
(www.assetstrategiesllc.com)

As busy business owners, most of us are currently thinking about what's going on in our financial lives now - but what about the future? Stacey Hunt will be providing information on how to easily and effectively begin planning for your future. And don't worry - it's not as scary as it sounds!

Location: 501 Studios Conference Room
Date: Wednesday February 17
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

As always, this event will be BYOB.  We'll have cups and bottle openers for anyone needing them. We will be talking about finances, after all!

Parking is along the street or across Brushy Street from the building in the lot. 

PLEASE USE BRUSHY STREET ENTRANCE!

We look forward to seeing everyone there! 

Please email Bethany Childress at bethany@36thstreetevents.com if you're interested in coming.

WING January Meeting

Join the ladies of WING for the first meeting of 2010!

"Marketing and SEO - What you need to know"
Speaker: Wendy Covey of Trew Marketing

Marketing and SEO specialist, Wendy Covey, will clue us in on some of the hot topics that small business owners should be aware of to help our businesses grow. Come with questions and ready to learn!

Location: Studio563 (202 Colorado, Austin TX 78701)
Date: Wednesday, January 20
Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

As always, this event will be BYOB. We'll provide cups, you bring whatever you'd like to indulge in!

We look forward to seeing everyone there and to an exciting new year with WING!