Empowered? You Bet!
How do you measure the results of being part of a ConnectUs Empowerment Team? I wasn’t sure until I sat around the table with the first graduates.
I’m stepping back in time to bring you an update on the team that first met at Stone Edge Estate on Dec. 17th, 2011. 
This group met through an invitation from Smart Betty. The owner, Lisa Rots agreed to promote the event through her newly established company. The results were that 10 people that didn’t know each other; spent a day together. The purpose was to set goals and establish an action plan. Each person had to agree to do what they could to encourage and help each other. I was the facilitator. It was agreed that the team would reconnect after 60 days to report in their success. We even created an Empowerment Team Facebook Group.
We met on Saturday, February 25th again at Stone Edge Estate. 8 team members came prepared to share the results of their goal setting. The results were amazing!
While I could write an entire article on the team and their stories, I encourage you to connect with each member of the Empowerment Team and learn from them directly.
Meet the team –
Doug Rapien – he is the owner of Stone Edge Estate. He is an incredible host, a fabulous chef, and an interior decorator with an amazing talent for finding the best price for almost everything he purchased for his B & B. Stone Edge Estate Facebook Page will be up shortly.
Deb Maybury – she is a speaker, trainer and author. She empowers young girls and teaches them self defense. Deb loves a challenge and is currently interviewing women for her 2nd book, called Unlock the Door. She is a savvy real estate investor and willingly shares her secrets to financial success. Deb can be reached at getrealisticacademy@gmail.com
Nina Menezes – she is an entrepreneur, technically astute and is tapped into the world of technology. She’s a junky when it comes to learning 
the latest and greatest ways to earn an income on the Internet and she happily shares what she learns. To find out more about Nina, please visit her Website.
Gary Gradley – he is a faith based author who has had amazing success in interviewing business men and women who have stories they are willing to share. He is a corporate trainer and coach with a goal to transform lives of those who read the book. He is currently using his strengths in the world of volunteering. Please visit Gary’s Website.
Donna Geary – she is an inspiring marketing professor and a visual merchandising expert. She is an well respected author and is updating her book, Maximizing Store Impact to offer it to retailers around the world, through the Internet. You can connect with Donna via LinkedIn
Kristina Brooks – she is a Naturopathic Doctor who loves to share her knowledge through seminars both on site and over the Internet. She is working on compliancy issues to make sure that all her social media meets the requirements of her profession. You can connect with Kristina via LinkedIn
Len Vassos – he is socially savvy, technology wise! He built his website, and has established his presence through all the relevant social media sites. An active team player, he consistently shares his knowledge and resources with everyone. To find out more about Len, please visit his Website.
Rita Farruggia – she is a constant learner; a technically savvy women with a passion for social media. Rita joined us via technology from California! She is actively volunteering while in California with one of North America’s largest networking groups. Please visit Rita’s Website.
Lisa Rots and Mukash Tanna – were unable to attend on Feb. 25th.
Empowerment Team Interview
You can listen to the interviews on ”Talk to Donna” on Blog Talk Radio. The team is anxious to share their story and the value of being part of the Empowerment Team. We will be offering a “Free” Webinar where you will learn their secrets to success. The Webinar will be facilitated and each team member will have the chance to show and tell.
I am ready to recruit my next Empowerment Team. Do you want to be part of it?
Who am I? I’m Donna Messer, a proud team facilitator who can’t wait to have each of the team share their success story with you!
Anyone who has a chance to attend an intimate event with Donna should jump at the chance! My 2 cents.
Tsufit
Hi Donna: Sounds like a great event. Doug’s B&B is awesome hopefully more people will start using it to book their events or a week-end get-away.