Phew, this whirlwind speaking tour gal is off the road and needing some rest.  (Don’t worry, by Easter Sunday I will rise again, if you know what I mean.  What a good idea Jesus had!)

Thanks to all of the fun gals in Fort Walton Beach, New York City, Annapolis and Palm Springs who came out to join me these last 2 weeks.  What fun we had!

In Fort Walton Beach, FL I had the extra special treat of seeing my Aunt Mary and Uncle Art.  Aren’t they a handsome couple?  Special thanks to Jo, Lisa, Bev, and Bonnie for making them feel so welcome.

Thank you for the amazing creativity and support in surprising Bill for his birthday!  I’ve received dozens of nail color names to surprise him.  He LOVED them!

Names like…

“Whodo Voodoo because you are in for a huge birthday surprise that will be magic!” (from  Susie Lee)

"Billiscious Redish because being part of Mary's life must be incredible." (from Julia Figuera-Wade)

“Jamaican because you're jamaken me drool!”  (from Betty Baldwin)

“Livin’ On the Edge because weekends with Mary take you both to the edge.  Fortunately you both get to the same edge (or beach) together.”  (from Smokie Sizemore)

“Rock of Gibraltar because I have seen how supportive you are of Mary's bodacious ventures! Looks to me like you are a keeper".  (from Gail Patterson)

We had such a great time getting away for a few days by ourselves.  Here are some photos to share:

Here it is!  My national 2008 speaking schedule to celebrate the release of my book "Bodacious! Woman" by my new publisher Morgan James Publishing.   

More dates are under discussion now and will be added.  Plus, I'll have photos and fun to share from the women I've met.  So, I'll keep posting up photos of places I've been and update you on the places I'm going in the month ahead.  Join me if you can!  I'd love to meet you!

January
1-9-08  New Virginians, Richmond, VA
1-16-08  ABWA, Dothan, AL
1-19-08  ABWA, Gulfport, MS
1-26-08  ABWA, Orange County, CA

Feb 12:  Lakeland, FL
Celebrating Bodacious, Chicos Women at the Chico's store at Lakeside Village in Lakeland, FL, 6 - 8 pm.  Complete with chocolate covered strawberries and sparkling cider!  Call the store at 863-686-2629 for more details.

Feb 13:  Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Downtown Chapter of American Business Women's Association luncheon, 11:30 am - 1 pm.  For more details and to register go here:  www.lakelandabwa.com

"Be a Bodacious Woman and Invest Like One" at the Eaglebrook Country Club, 7 - 9 pm, hosted by Kim Andreadis, Lakeland Investment Advisor.  For more information call Kim at 863-701-5280.

Feb 21:  Reston, VA

Women & Wine Book Party hosted by CEO Mary Saily. Private Event. 

Feb 29:  Springfield, VA
Luncheon keynote speaker at the Financial Success Conference hosted by the Financial Education Center for Women Entrepreneurs, 8 am - 3 pm.  For more information call Leslie Bott at 703.768.1440 or go online to www.cbponline.org

March
3-3-08  Barnes & Noble book signing, Pensacola, FL
3-4-08  ABWA, Fort Walton Beach, FL
3-13-08  4174 Club, New York, NY
3-15-08  ABWA, Annapolis, MD
3-17-08  Barnes & Noble book signing, Palm Desert, CA
3-18-08  ABWA, Palm Desert, CA

April
4-8-08  ABWA, Mount Airy, NC
4-18-08  Southern Women’s Show, Richmond, VA
4-21-08  ABWA, Rochester, MN
4-22-08  ABWA, Columbia, MO
4-24-08  ABWA, Kansas City, KS
4-25-08  Branding & Marketing Seminar, Lee’s Summit, MO
4-29-08  ABWA, Detroit, MI

May
5-1-08  ABWA, Boone, NC
5-2-08  ABWA, Ashville, NC
5-14-08  ABWA, Boise, ID
5-21-08  ABWA, Fort Wayne, IN
5-23 thru 5-27 Unforgettable Adventures, St. Lucia

June
6-7-08  New Visions, New Ventures Gala, Richmond, VA

July
7-9-08  Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Chattanooga, TN

September
9-19-08  ABWA, Las Vegas, NV