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Pattie Simone,Entrepreneurial Activist - http://www.michaelsstudio.com

Hi! My name is Pattie Simone, Entrepreneurial Activist, Viral Adventurer and Communications Whiz, who enjoys a rewarding career as a Success Speaker, Writer and Consultant. It wasn't always like this. My new path started in 1988, when I was pregnant with my second child - and miserable. I yearned to be more creative, to reaiize the potential that I knew was there, to make a difference. Every day on the long bus ride into Manhattan I dreamed of another life - one that would give me a chance to fly!

After my maternity leave was over, I found myself back at my desk doing the same predictable tasks. This time, though, something was different. Suddenly I had the courage to do more than imagine a new destiny.

With grand visions of creative freedom and cash registers ringing, my sister-in-law and I opened a cozy little retail shop (several weeks after she gave birth to her first child!) We did a lot right by accident (getting a logo professionally designed, establishing a unique brand, strong merchandising, etc.) and a lot wrong by design (we never went to one networking event - YIKES!)

We closed the store after 7 years (and 2 more babies). I went on to work for 2 small family-owned companies and developed the tools I needed to reap millions of dollars in new revenues. WHAT A FEELING! I realized I could help LOTS of folks by starting my own business, while doing the most important job I will ever have - being an involved mom to my three kids!

Fast forward to today and I'm living a dream life filled with rewarding work, terrific clients and new adventures every week. As a speaker, writer and consultant I help empower companies and entrepreneurs all over the country (and in Denmark, Britain & France too) while I do the "mom thing" with my three college-age kids.

My thrifty, results-oriented approach and imaginative solutions in branding, social networking, strategy, web & traditional marketing, ad campaigns, pricing, messaging and sales systems have generated major KA-CHING for countless entrepreneurs, executives & companies!

Other Stats 'n Facts:

Along the way, I became a writer...

and now have 500+ published bylines, including"Small Business Myths Busted" for Entrepreneur Online Media.

and a National Sales & Marketing Column for WomenEntrepreneur.com

TV & Radio Credits include being a Guest Success Expert on: ABC TV’s Nationally Syndicated America This Morning and World News This Morning programs, and on FOX 5’s Good Day New York television show too, as well as various NY Cable TV segments

Radio Credentials include: New York's Z100 Get Active, BusinessofSuccess.com, WFDU radio, RocklandWorldRadio.com and Entrepreneur Magazine Radio (wfsradio.com) radio shows.

Today I am helping people create the destiny of their dreams and loving every minute ...

I am President ofWrite-Communications.com, an innovative print communications consultancy and Marketing-Advantage.net, a viral communications and website design firm. We deliver comprehensive, revenue-generating services that cover the gamut: Strategic Marketing Assessments & Plans, CEO Mentoring, PR, Website Design, Marketing Project Management, and Copy writing services (like blogging & social networking campaigns) for new and growth-track companies.

I am also Founder of WomenCentric LLC (www.womencentric.net) a new online directory of sassy women experts, authors, activists, health & wellness gurus and business thought leaders. Our lively corporate trainers, seminar presenters and keynote speakers enlighten, inspire and entertain. We believe competitors can collaborate with winning results; imagination and fun can help boost productivity; new skills can be acquired through thoughtful programs and amazing new opportunities are within anyone's reach!

Our custom-crafted, objective–driven programs have been a huge hit! We've presented to fast-track executives, students, entrepreneurs and wannabes across the globe. Clients include Fortune 100 corporations, Women's Business Centers, regional and national trade and networking groups, and entrepreneurs in Denmark, Britain, France and the US.

My goals keep evolving...

I'd like to take my writing to the next level with a syndicated women's business column and publishing the first of many books!

To start the ball rolling, I will be launching a terrific Self-Help E-book - Penny Pinching Marketing Tips: BIG Results for Small Business Success - which will debut in the end of January, 20-10.

"SNAP OUT OF IT! How to Drop-Kick Your Hum-Drum Career for Entrepreneurial Bliss!" will be the ultimate entrepreneurial how to ever! (Look for it to publish in 2011)

I'd love to hear your stories and questions - so send me an email.

I'm also interested in helping YOU achieve your business goals. So drop me a line anytime. I offer FREE 15 minute consultations, and will happily share whatever leads, resources, and cost-effective tips that I can, with no strings attached. The more I can do to help you save money, reach your prospects and grow your sales, the better.

Here's to your success!