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OK, the truth of it is, if you are a professional speaker and author, and Oprah Winfrey loved your book, you are going to use her quote. Over and over and over again, because Oprah doesn't feature very many books and if she has told the world how "very inspiring" you are, you'd better use it.

And maybe that really is the reason Fawn uses it. Or maybe it is because she once had a very nasty boss tell her that she'd never be more than she was at the time -- a newspaper reporter. In the decade since, Fawn has written two best-selling books and become one of the nation's most beloved motivational speakers. Why? Because she's real. She's honest. Fawn has experienced the same moments of self-doubt and fear that the rest of us have experienced -- but she's dared to stand up in front of thousands of people and talk about it.

When she left journalism to write her first book, it was rejected fifteen times -- by every major publisher in the country. She persevered, figured out the problem, then had her choice of publishers. She figured she was about to become a famous billionaire in the process, but she received her first copy of Hard Won Wisdom one day before the Sept. 11 tragedies, and had to get out there and promote her book -- and herself -- at the most difficult moment in our history. The experience taught her everything about obstacles, risk-taking and success. The book was buoyed by this four-time Pulitzer nominee's ability to connect so well with live audiences, and soon, thousands of people had connected to her powerful message of possibility. Once Oprah told the world how inspiring Fawn's book was, she became one of the nation's most sought after speakers and corporate trainers.

Fawn's second book, Mustang Sallies, hit best-seller lists within two weeks of its release. This ground-breaking book features interviews with more than 75 astounding trailblazers, including Hillary Clinton, Susan Sarandon, Ann Richards, Dr. Christiane Northrup, Janet Reno, Martina Navratilova, Nadia Comaneci, Arianna Huffington, Carly Fiorina, Erin Brockovich and many, many others. The book looks at how women can find success by being themselves in a world where there is so much pressure to be like everybody else.

Audiences love Fawn because she's been there. Up, down, winning and losing. Fawn shares stories of creating triumph out of defeat, inspiring others to believe in themselves and take the risks involved in living a bold life.

Fawn is also a book consultant, helping authors to stop procrastinating and start writing the books they have been burning to write.

This acclaimed investigative reporter has worked as a Florida correspondent for both The Washington Post and U.S. News and World Report. Her distinguished reporting career earned her numerous state and national awards including four Pulitzer Prize nominations and the prestigious Green Eyeshade Award from the Society for Professional Journalists. She has worked as a staff writer for The Miami Herald and Denver's Rocky Mountain News and was an editor for The Tampa Tribune. Fawn taught as an adjunct journalism professor for more than 12 years at universities in Florida and Colorado.

Fawn looks back on that old bully boss who tried to hold her back and says, "Some people have mentors. I had a tormentor." If not for him, she'd never have looked for anything different from her career. And, the one thing she has learned again and again is, it's all about the obstacles.

Visit Fawn at her Web site.

Cost: $38 Member and Non-Member through June 10
After June 10: $43 (and at the door) and Non-Member (non-members must pay using PayPal)
Bring family and friends to this very special event.

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About Susan Young Susan Young, President of Get in Front Communications and Susan Young Media Relations, Inc., has been in the news and communications industry for 23 years. She is an award-winning radio news director, reporter and on-air anchor. Susan was also Deputy Director of Governor Christie Whitman’s Office of Radio and Television and was public relations director of a statewide non-profit.

Susan is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a certified practitioner in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP). Through her subsidiary, Get in Front Communications, she provides corporate training programs, workshops and keynote addresses on interpersonal communications, motivation and proactive public relations.

Her seven-year-old PR firm, with offices in East Brunswick, NJ and San Antonio, TX, helps to increase publicity, name recognition and revenues for businesses, non-profits and professional associations. Susan’s clients have dubbed her "The Media Magician." Others say she should be a stand-up comedian.

In 2005, Susan was honored as "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Edison, NJ Chamber of Commerce. She is a nationally published author who has been interviewed in The Star Ledger, The Home News Tribune, The San Antonio Express-News, NJ Biz, San Antonio Business Journal, Women’s US Biz, News 12 NJ, and twice on "The Wall Street Journal This Morning" Radio Network.

Susan publishes a free, monthly electronic newsletter on public relations titled Life’s A Pitch and writes a monthly communications columns for the Princeton Business Journal and South Texas Business Magazine. In addition, she e-mails a weekly motivational quote called Just A Thought.

Visit www.getinfrontcommunications.com

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New Workshop Series! Powerful Marketing!

Join our interactive marketing team and be part of a dynamic group of business owners! Together we will generate new ideas that will empower you to grow your business.

Each session consists of two parts: a structured, interactive workshop followed by an open discussion of your marketing issues.

Facilitators: Co-facilitated by Melinda Salzer, Advanced Information Services, Inc., and Linda Coppolino, Little Hat Marketing. With over 30 years combined marketing experience, their client lists include small to large companies in a variety of industries.

Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Time: 8:30am – 10:00am
Location: Amsley Promotions, 3535 Route 66, Neptune (note new location)
Cost: $20 Members; $25 Non-Members

Reservations are required. Please contact Linda Coppolino at 732-938-2095 or linda@littlehatmarketing.com.

Topic: What’s Your Problem?

Description: Marketing lately? What are you doing? During this interactive marketing workshop we will discuss your most pressing marketing issues and problems. Attendees will brainstorm together to recommend solutions and share similar success stories on how they may have solved similar issues.

Attendees are invited to bring their marketing materials for review and comments and their marketing challenge they wish to discuss.

Reservations are required. Please contact Linda Coppolino at 732-938-2095 or linda@littlehatmarketing.com.

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NAWBO® In the Neighborhood
Meet other Women Business Owners, and find out the lastest information about NAWBO® and NAWBO Central Jersey.

Pay your own breakfast. NO reservations

Future dates for NAWBO in the Neighborhood Date: March 6 Time: 8 - 9:30 a.m. Place: IHOP on Route 9 North in the Regal Plaza Shopping Center (corner of Rt.9 and Texas Road), Marlboro Date: April 6, Time: 8 - 9:30 a.m. Place: Amy's Omelette House, Rt 36 (Ocean & Avenel), Long Branch