Author Spotlight: Natalie Jobity
February 8, 2011 by howe
Natalie Jobity Natalie Jobity is a wardrobe consultant and President of Elan Image Management, an image consulting firm located just outside the Washington DC metro area. She works with women to help them define and project their unique signature style and an image that positions them for success in all areas of their life. Natalie’s [...]
What a Great Idea!
October 25, 2010 by howe
Andrea introduced me to the concept that “we are a product of our conversations”. With Andrea’s help and that of many others, I’m transforming my tiny voice into a roar. The other day, I curled up with a glass of wine and let these twenty-eight women embrace and strengthen me with their words. I was [...]
Power Source: Yours
October 19, 2010 by howe
The October 2010 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine is dedicated to the subject of power. The cover features Oprah decked out in a dazzling hot pink top, with “Own Your Power” in big bold letters splashed across her. Page 18 spotlights some of ths month’s contributors–people deemed worthy of O’s annual Power List, like [...]
The Checks Are in the Mail!
October 12, 2010 by howe
Actually, by now they’ve almost all been received. That’s right, we made our first disbursement to each Roar! charity in the last two weeks! In total, we distributed over $3k. So yes, that means each check was relatively small (not quite $100 per charity on average). And as I sent each check, letter, and complimentary [...]
Maureen’s Journey of Hope
September 20, 2010 by howe
Maureen O’Brien is one of Hear Us Roar’s 28 “everyday” women leading extraordinary lives. Her story is featured in the book as one of dogged perseverance—and for good reason. Maureen was inspired to roar as a way of exposing the truth behind the “success stories” of working women. In her Roar! story, she writes, “I’ve [...]
Dreams Never Die …They Evolve
Today’s post is courtesy of Yael, one of the 28 authors in the Roar project’s first publication, “Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives.” While Yael’s original Roar story was placed in the Authenticity chapter of the book, her subsequent blog tells a compelling story of perseverance as well. In fact, [...]
We’re Getting 5 Stars on Amazon.com!
May 20, 2010 by howe
Here’s what our Early Adopters have to say. Even the men are inspired! 5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievably Overdue, May 2, 2010 Alan J. Lee (Vicksburg, MS) The fact that this book celebrates my mother, sisters, daughters and most of my friends is enough. But beyond that, it is simply a celebration of life [...]
For Immediate Release: New Book “Hear Us Roar!” Creates Platform for Twenty-Eight Women to Raise Money for Charity
WASHINGTON, DC – May 15, 2010 – Hear Us Roar!, a project born out of commitment to making a difference for women and by women, announces the release of its first book, “Hear Us Roar! 28 Stories of Everyday Women Leading Extraordinary Lives.” The Hear Us Roar! project began in 2008 when a small group [...]
2010 Will Start with a Roar!
December 26, 2009 by howe
The Latest. Finally, the Hear Us Roar! book is about to be published! It’s been a long road since we started collecting stories 18 months ago … and the past few weeks have been no exception. I am learning a lot about book publishing, that’s for sure! Did you know, for example, that with some [...]
The Book Cover!
Check it out, courtesy of Ryan Lanigan of RL Design: http://www.rldesign.us/bossanova/HUR_book_cover4.pdf We’re days away from having a proof copy and a couple of weeks away from having the final book in hand!
