Ladies Who Launch, Portland, OR

Lay Your Golden Dreams & Hatch Them!

Picture yourself living the life you desire. Does it include owning your own business? What is it like? How do you spend your time? How do you make your money? How do you nurture yourself?

You see, these are very important questions because lifestyle and work is super important to most women. We want:

- to be inspired and creative
- to create a healthy work/life balance
- to find time to take care of ourselves
- to talk about what we're doing
- to grow our businesses slowly and organically

But how do you get there? How do you do it? If you are ready to live an inspired life and hatch your golden dreams, then Ladies Who Launch is for you!

Why? Because Ladies Who Launch supports female creativity and entrepreneurship as a lifestyle through their incredible Incubators and international network of dynamic women.

I invite you to read through the inspiring stories and businesses from Ladies Who Launch Members in Portland, OR. Quick! Join our Portland Incubators and share your story and business!

Don't wait another minute to hatch your golden dreams!

Rebecca Shapiro, Ladies Who Launch leader, Portland, OR

Incubators Are For Chicks!

An incubator is a place where you put something (chicks, eggs, seedlings) to warm it up while it grows healthy and strong...

Oh, wait...we're talking about a Ladies Who Launch Incubator. It's pretty much the same thing, just a different kind of chick! You warm up your business ideas with an Incubator Intensive and keep growing with the Ongoing Incubator.

The Incubator Intensive is a 4-week workshop that helps you get clear about a project, existing venture or brand new business idea. The Ongoing Incubators keep the momentum rolling year round so you can nurture and grow your business by networking with other successful business women.

It's so easy to lay your golden dreams and hatch them when you're part of a Ladies Who Launch Incubator. And the very best part is that this process has proven results! Brilliant women around the world are connecting with like-minded women and launching their businesses to new heights!

Rebecca Shapiro ~ Ladies Who Launch Leader

Portland, Oregon

I first discovered Ladies Who Launch in 2006 when I was invited to tour and speak at their LIVE events in Portland, OR, Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC. I was already 3 years into being an entrepreneur but opportunities for socializing and networking outside my basement office were mostly online and limited to a few opportunities each month. I was overcome by the incredible excitement, energy and networking that I saw while I was on tour!

A year later, I am delighted to be the Portland Leader for Ladies Who Launch Leader. My business is now part of a worldwide network with opportunities galore for everyone through PR, marketing, distribution and friendships!

Ladies Who Launch has truly become the coolest network on Earth. The women in the Incubator Intensives and the Ongoing Incubators are making things happen, making money, forming partnerships and relationships and most importantly, hatching their dreams. I invite you to visit our Portland group and register for a free membership at Ladies Who Launch!

Dani Juhala ~ PDX Shopgirl

Your Personal Shopper and Image Consultant

Do you deserve to look and feel fabulous? Why should only famous people have help finding the right clothes that make them feel beautiful and comfortable?

You deserve to look and feel fabulous!

What style best fits your body? What items are missing in your wardrobe? Which pair of jeans looks best on you? Is your closet a complete mess? Let PDX Shopgirl help you!

Getting dressed in the morning will be JOYFUL once again! You don't have to be famous or wealthy - we work with every style and budget. Dress for the life you want!

Call PDX Shopgirl today at 503-804-4320 or visit us on the web at PDX Shopgirl!

Lea McWhorter ~ Sophisticated Beads

Refined Elegance That Makes You Sparkle

Are you looking for unique pieces of jewelry to add to your jewelry collection? How about a gift for somebody special? What about purchasing a great piece of jewelry and then shop for the perfect outfit to match!

Sophisticated Beads collection provides authentic pieces of jewelry that are well-crafted, elegant, hip and fashion-flexible.

These designs are handcrafted with Swarovski crystals from Austria and accented with a vibrant assortment of semi-precious stones, pearls and sterling silver. Designs include bracelets in which part of the proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington Affiliate, Jessica's Hope for Ovarian Cancer Awareness/Research and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Sophisticated Beads offers a variety of pieces that have interesting stories and designs you won't find in a store.

Other services provided:
- Restringing and updating - heirloom jewelry so it can be worn or passed down
to the next generation.
- Custom work - All custom work welcome! If you are a bride looking for custom designs for yourself, gifts for bridesmaids or a design to match bridesmaid dresses, we can help match colors as well as provide a custom fit for the whole wedding party.

Check out Sophisticated Beads to order online as well as upcoming events in which you can meet the artist and see the complete line of jewelry. Lea McWhorter has been on AM Northwest with her designs, sponsored the Rose Festival Court princesses jewelry and much more!

Lorie Pointer - Life Made Easy Concierge

We give you back your free time!

Could you use an extra set of hands to get everything done on your "to do" list? Life Made Easy Concierge Service can help. We'll take care of your "to do" list so you have time for the more important things in life. What would you do with an extra 3 or 4 hrs per week? Wouldn't it be nice to find out?

Here's a sampling of what we offer:
- Grocery/Gift shopping
- Errand running
- At-home wait service (for cable service, furnace repairman, etc)
- Messenger service
- Pet Sitting
- House Sitting
- Senior Assistance service
- New Mom package
- New home or city relocation package
- Customize your own package

Gift certificates are available and make great gifts.

Call us today for a free consultation. We'll give you back your free time!

Phone: 503-724-2066
email: info@LMEConcierge.com
website: www.LMEConcierge.com

Melinda Snow Olson - Artworks Jewerly

Unique, Contemporary Handcrafted Jewelry

At Artworks Jewelry, the organic lines and natural elements of the contemporary handcrafted jewelry reflect the unique personal styles of the artists who create them and the women who wear them.

The handcrafted earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and rings at Artworks Jewelry are handmade by jewelry artisans from natural and unique materials including enamel, pearl, stone, beads, glass, sea glass, porcelain, wood, crystal, cork, concrete, shell, resin, sterling silver, gold vermeil, and other metals.

Madeline Roosevelt - Madi Cosmetics

Custom Blended, Mineral Based Cosmetics

Enjoy our custom blended, mineral based cosmetic line. Blended specifically for every woman because every woman's skin is different and deserves special attention and care.

madi4475@yahoo.com

Krista Colvin - Organize In Style

Speaker, lifestyle expert + organizing guru, Krista Colvin at Organize In Style inspires organized women to get it and keep it together.

Brenna Burke - Clementine NW

Stylish Organic and Environmentally Friendly Mom & Baby Products

Welcome to Clementine NW! We are THE place for gifts for your hip, fun mamas, mamas-to-be, and babies! Each purchase comes in an elegant gift box perfect for giving or just keeping for yourself!

Browse through our inventory of stylish organic and environmentally friendly products! We have created a great selection of fabulous gift boxes or design your own! Be sure to check out our customize page for all of your creative options! You're sure to find the perfect gift to celebrate the mamas and babies in your life.

*New* 5% of the proceeds for every purchase will go towards purchasing carbon offsets from carbonfund.org.

*New* Free baby wash, bubble bath, or bodymilk samples from Little Twig with every purchase of baby items or gift box!

*New* Free Preggie Pops drops with every purchase of mama-to-be items or gift box!

Watch for new specials and features coming soon at Clementine NW!

Morgan Siler - Single Parent Specials

The fun, sexy, stylish side of single parenthood

Single Parent Specials brings out the fun, sexy, stylish side of single parenthood. The website and free monthly newsletter delivers exclusive single parent perks from the coolest local and online boutiques and businesses. Our mission is to inspire single moms and single dads to get out on the town, pamper themselves, connect to each other, and start living their happily ever now.

Morgan@singleparentspecials.com
www.SingleParentSpecials.com

Shona Friedman - Eye Design Studio

Artisan Handcrafted Design for Web & Print

Shona Friedman opened the doors to Eye Design Studio in her hometown of Mendocino, California. It was a great opportunity to combine her background in photography, experience as a Web developer and her love for print design. Since opening in 2003 Shona has honed her skills to portray a mix of contemporary style with a vintage touch. In 2005 Eye Design Studio relocated to the hip and progressive city of Portland, Oregon. Design has always been a passion for Shona; the last seven years have been no exception.

Eye Design Studio translates your vision into artisan handcrafted and aesthetically engaging design for Web and print to effectively brand and market your business. Eye Design Studio works closely with clients to develop a unique identity that conveys the brand and philosophy of a company using design standards of classic elegance and simplicity. Visiting a Web site, receiving a newsletter or seeing an ad produced by Eye Design Studio informs the viewer about the business through the rich language of form and color.

From Web sites to print design clients love the personal attention and creative results. Clients range from the luxury hospitality industry such as inns, restaurants and wineries, to small law firms and independent business owners. Design samples and work and can be found at Eye Design Studio.

Cindy Aggson - Character Tree

An Extra Special Gift

Do you know somebody who doesn't realize how amazing they truly are? Wish you could show them what they mean to their friends and family? At CharacterTree we offer products that capture the words we rarely say in a way that can be cherished for a lifetime. As Ellen Degeneres says "Sometimes to see ourselves clearly we need to see ourselves through the eyes of others."

Our flagship product, is a framed black and white photograph of a majestic oak tree personalized with the outstanding character traits of the recipient. The traits are gathered from friends and family, and then subtly transcribed on the branches of the tree as a reminder to the recipient of how much they mean to those around them.

Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a birthday, promotion, graduation or a special heartfelt thank you, this is a unique and unforgettable gift that will be cherished for a lifetime!

To learn more about our products and order online go to CharacterTree.

Cindy Aggson - The Carpe Viam Group

Seize The Road!

The Carpe Viam Group is a strategic marketing consulting team of talented marketing professionals with expertise in designing and implementing marketing programs, web sites, logos, branding and packaging.

Leveraging decades of combined experience in marketing and business development, we partner with our clients to create strategic marketing programs that create buzz to get their target market talking--and buying!

Whether you are a marketing novice launching a new business, or a savvy marketer looking for a brainstorming partner and some fresh ideas, we will help you Seize the Road to Your Success.

For more information and a free consultation call 503-705-8584 or visit The Carpe Viam Group

Katie Johnson - Kix By Katie

Get Rid of That Annoying Heel Wedgie!

Kix By Katie, based in Seaside Oregon, is the creation of mom-preneur Katie Johnson. This revolutionary new invention eliminates what Katie has affectionately dubbed the Heel Wedgie-this is when your pants get bunched up between your foot and shoe, a frequent wardrobe malfunction that occurs when women wear long pant with open back shoes. This handy little device, acting much like a collar stay for men's shirts, temporarily adheres at the inside back hemline of your pants, giving them just a little extra weight and rigidity to keep them hanging nicely.

According to PDX Shopgirl, Dani Juhala, a well-known Personal Shopper and Image Consultant regularly featured on AM Northwest Kix By Katie are to open back shoes and long slacks, what Spanx is to form-fitting fabrics just the perfect fashion fixer to give you a polished look and make you feel fabulous!"

For more information, to order online or contact us regarding carrying Kix By Katie please visit us at Kix By Katie.

Rebecca Shapiro - Gallery Verno

Sustainable Fine Art

Art is a universal language provoking thought and creating conversation. It prompts us to inspect our values and take action. Sustainable means to be made from renewable resources without depleting future resources, something that can continue indefinitely. Sustainable fine art inspects and raises consciousness about social and environmental values.

gallery verno-verno meaning latin for green, flourish, ability to renew-is the first niche gallery dedicated to sustainable fine art. Our artists are professional artists using the universal language of art to promote a deeper understanding and connection to the earth and our global community.

They use sustainable practices in their studios, are committed to raising awareness about social and environmental issues and create artwork designed to reconnect the viewer with nature, the environment, cultures and collective transformation.

To learn more about sustainable fine art please visit gallery verno.

Prema Nihan - Rivers Grace

http://riversgrace.blogspot.com - Navigating the Sacred and Mundane

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Cheryl Janis - Planet Pink n Green

http://www.planetpinkngreen.com - The World of Eco-Chic

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Tay MacIntyre - Found Object

http://foundobject.squarespace.com - Inspiration, Reflections, Discoveries

Tay MacIntyre's work can be explored and purchased at Honey & Milk.

I adore metal: it's of the earth, can be solid, liquid, heavy, light...metal holds endless possibilites. It's got soul, too. I also love the history that found objects hold -each vintage button carries a story. Taking materials that are not traditionally considered precious, and setting them like jewels gives me great delight. I find rare vintage buttons and unusual natural materials like tagua nut to be more interesting to work with than sparkly gemstones.

I have a BFA from Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, with an emphasis in sculpture and multi-media installation. During those college years I made jewelry as a form of meditation. I find the repetative nature of creating it soothing and deeply satisfying. I've actually been making objects my whole life and working with metal for 20+ years. I quite possibly couldn't stop if I wanted to! It's a complusion that has finally grown into a business.

While still a child of the Great Lakes, these days I make my home in Portland Oregon. I know I am lucky to live in one of the coolest cities in the nation, surrounded by wonderful friends, with a small dog curled up at my feet.

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Pam Zsori - Housemartin

http://housemartin.typepad.com - Inspired Home & Floral

ink & peat will be a lifestyle store which combines a clever mix of modern, vintage, and organically-inspired elements:
a hand-selected array of unique home decor products combined with fresh floral designs.

ink & peat - defining your personal style.

retail store coming in Spring 2008 (custom floral design out of our studio until then)

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Krista Colvin - Organize In Style

Helping women get it + keep it together!

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Marian Spadone - Grave Natters

http://gravenatters.blogspot.com - A Fine Farewell, Artistic Burial Shrouds

A "natter" is a conversation...a grave-that's obvious.
Come here to think and talk about HOW we think and talk about Death.
I make beautiful burial shrouds and encourage people to care for their dead at home.

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Ladies Who Launch eBay Store

http://stores.ebay.com/ladieswholaunch

See the gorgeous creations and practical products from women all over the country in our exclusive Ladies Who Launch eBay store! Interested in joining the eBay store as a vendor for your unique products? Email ladieswholaunchebay@gmail.com.

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