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I have been a Klout enthusiast for some time now. I can’t help but excited about the freebies that I consistently receive via their complimentary “perks” program. Just today I received a $29 value hard cover photo book from Shutterfly.com as a perk! I’ve also gotten 2 free bottles of wine, a box of business cards, a leather portfolio, $20 in free jewelry and several other freebies in the past 6 months. Did I mention each only took me a few minutes to redeem? And most were totally free?! Here’s how Klout/Klout Perks work: If you haven’t created a Klout account yet, you can do so in a matter of seconds. Simply visit Klout.com and sign in with Twitter or Facebook. Tip: You’ll want to earn “klout” for as many of your social profiles as possible (go to “settings”, then “connect networks”), so be sure to connect Faceboook, Twitter, Google+, Your Blog, Youtube channel, Instagram account and others. Each only takes a minute or two, and it will help you earn a much higher score. Worth the ti...

Hi Friends! After 12 years of working full-time, I've taken the summer off for some soul-filled rest, adventures, creating and writing (thank you, sweet husband). I'll be posting updates from these heartful efforts over at lauracatherine.co , including Colorado-filled posts and photos! I'm also active on twitter and instagram as @lauracatherineo . Hope you can stop by. xxxo Laura is a marketing professional and blogger who has been active in social media since 2005.  If you enjoyed this post, please consider subscribing to this blog via Email or     RSS . Laura can also be found on Twitter ( @LauraCatherineO ), Facebook , and LinkedIn .  

It’s 10-10-10 time. I hope you’re enjoying these glimpses into the lives of these inspiring + artistic + biz-savvy ladies! There are a total of 8 ladies (including myself) this time around, so we have 1 day left in this series (just me!) after today. Now, it’s time to meet Paula Joerling! Name of Business: Paula Joerling Studio Links: Blog - Facebook – Etsy Hand Made Etsy Vintage Years in Business: I have been a freelance artist in one form or another for 30 years. I have been a freelance illustrator for about 8 years. Brief Bio: I am a freelance illustrator living in Atlanta Georgia. My designs are primarily used for the gift and tabletop industry. Typically, I work in watercolor and collage and enjoy incorporating fabric, stitched paper and found objects in my art. A Glimpse At Paula's Artwork: Question: Is it necessary for your business to line up with your soul purpose? What value is there to having that aligned? I guess for me, it is. I have had odd jobs here and there an...

Robin Norgren Robin Norgren is the mastermind behind the 10-10-10 project I’ve been sharing on the blog this week.  She’s also an artist, life coach, mama, wife and so much more. Robin is courageous (did I mention she is a military wife?) and not afraid to live for what she believes in.  She's also one of the hardest workers I've come across in a long time.  Never giving up, always finding a way, always open to looking at things in a different way. Having faith, staying positive and even encouraging others during these times are also part of Robin's norm.   It’s time to share her response to my 10-10-10 question.  If you’ve missed any of the other 10-10-10 posts on my blog, I’ve included links at the end of the post.  Name of business: Robin Norgren Studios Social media links: Website – Twitter - Facebook Years in business: 4 years Brief Bio: I strive to live life to the fullest.  No matter what.  I have grown into myself through my love for Je...

It’s 10-10-10 time. I hope you’re enjoying these glimpses into the lives of these inspiring + artistic + biz-savvy ladies! There are a total of 8 ladies (including myself) this time around, so we have 4 days left in this series. Meet Shari Sherman! Name of Business:  Hula Dog Designs by Shari Sherman Social Media Links: Blog – Facebook – Twitter – Pinterest – Etsy Years in Business:   Hula Dog Designs by Shari Sherman, was started in 2010.  Prior to that, I created art as Island Girl Studio, LLC since 2004.  Brief Bio:    I make Happy Art for Happy People!  I love that thrill of getting an idea and making it come to life.  I love bright colors (especially turquoise!), strong simple lines, and adding words of inspiration to my art.  I like mixed-media because it is limitless, but painting will always be my first love.  My subject matter frequently includes dogs, books, and anything related to t...

Day four of the 10-10-10 project is here! I've asked each of the participants the same question, and am sharing their answers with you here.  Today I'm honored to be featuring Valerie Weller of Twig 2 Nest Studio.  Valerie's Business Links: Blog – Etsy – Website (launching soon) – Pinterest – Facebook 30 years in the business of art and graphic design About Valerie: Valerie Weller considers herself an art creator, a lover of color, and a seeker…. She has spent most of her life as a graphic designer with a fine art background, yet in the past few years, has been transitioning into developing & creating her own body of work. Her dream is to create, paint, and share her process full time.  Passionate about color, Valerie works in watercolor, acrylic, oil and mixed media. She holds a BA degree in art with a minor in education. After a solid thirty years of running a successful freelance graphic design business, she is now transitioning to create "part two"...

Day three of the 10-10-10 project is here! I've asked each of the participants the same question, and am sharing their answers with you here.  Today I'm honored to be featuring Stephanie Guimond - Artist, visionary, avid left-brainer.  Name of business: Stephanie Guimond - Artist, visionary, avid left-brainer Social media links: Blog - Etsy - Facebook - Twitter - Artist Profile Bio: I'm Stephanie Guimond, artist, visionary and avid left-brainer. I paint, I dream big and I love spreadsheets. In 2008 I picked up a paint brush for the first time since kindergarten and haven't put it down since. My art, like myself, varies in style and personality from the vintage girly to the unexplainable abstract. The most common theme is visibly the feminine, but I'm always exploring... Working with materials like acrylics, paper, pastels and ink, I'm drawn to an intuitive and fluid approach to painting where images appear organically before being polished into a finished p...