Be A Bond Girl
By Sandy Shepard
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Podcast Description
Do you long to discover your authentic self and explore your inner Bond Girl? Yes, you do have one! This series of podcasts utilizes the Bond Girl as a paradigm to coach women into uncovering and unleashing their authentic selves, and coaxing their inner beauty and passion out. Our mission is to build a better world, one Bond Girl at a time!
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| 1 | VideoUnofficial Ironman Louisville 2010 drink: The Carnage! | Mr. Martini from behindthebarshow.com and I have done a few podcasts on mixology - in fact, here is the link to our Mint Julep episode from the running of the Kentucky Derby (very different than running PAST the Kentucky Derby...believe me.) So, he was the guy I turned to, to help me "perfect" the drink The Carnage, which fellow Ironman Louisville athletes Maria and Paula and I came up with on the plane home. Though we wanted to try a salt rim to signify the 110 degrees and our salt-encrusted bods on finishing, that makes an undrinkable drink. Then again, you can go ahead and do that, just call it "The Carnage - DNF" (because you can't Finish that drink, too disgusting). That said, here is the recipe for The Carnage, in tribute to all of those who braved the Ohio, the heat, and the...Carnage!...of Ironman Louisville 2010! In a martini shaker, shake with ice: *1 oz bourbon (Bulleit preferred). The bourbon signifies the brown waters of the Ohio, as well as the favored libation of Kentucky. *1/2 oz lime juice. The lime signifies the "sour" times that we all had on the day. And, perhaps, the special "tang" that having gone on the Ironman journey adds to our lives! *1/2 oz simple syrup. (To be fancy-schmancy and more tasty, make the simple syrup from maple sugar and water - but regular simple syrup should do too.) The simple syrup represents the sweetness of all the victories that we had along the way on the day - from a great bike split to a rockin' swim, from a smile from a teammate to crossing the finish line. "Simple" pleasures, but Oh, so sweet. Double strain into two shot glasses. (Double straining will get rid of the ice pieces that could get in the way of flaming. Yes - you heard right. Read on.) Float 1/4 oz warm absinthe on top (the warmer the absinthe, the more spectacular the flame will be). The warm absinthe represents the warmth of the day, as well as the mind-bending craziness that all of us experienced from that heat. And, perhaps, the slight insanity that overtook all of us, to have started the Ironman journey to begin with! Place shotglasses each in the cut-out middle of a sponge soaked with ice water. Sprinkle one quick shake of salt theatrically onto the absinthe, then put a match to it until it builds a blue flame on top. Where that sponge has BEEN before you put it to your lips is not something you thought about in the race (perhaps until you saw them loading them off the street and back into the barrels), so why worry about it now? Let some of the alcohol burn off, then blow it out and "down the hatch!" Suck iced water out of a sponge as a chaser. | 9 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 19: The Spirit Cape Speaks, a couple of Tune Snippets, and my current favorite quote. | On Saturday, I received the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team In Training Ironteam Spirit Cape, and this podcast details what happened next that day while inspired by the cape. Happy holidays, and be sure to check out the blog for some photos. As promised, CLICK HERE for the link to my donation page - remember, all Donors go Straight to Heaven. | 21 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CouchPotatoWoman to IronWoman at the Louisville Ironman 2010 | Yes, I have finally put mouth to microphone to podcast about what's been going on for the last month - namely, my Quest to be an Ironwoman in 2010! It all started with Tony Robbins' Unleash The Power Within...but if you want to hear more, I guess you should take a listen! As promised, CLICK HERE for the link to my donation page - remember, all Donors go Straight to Heaven! | 2 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How The Economy Affects Your Sex Life: Interview on Your Time With Kim (talk radio) | HEY! Sheila Stewart and I were interviewed on the talk radio show Your Time With Kim on How the Economy Affects Your Sex Life. Sheila and I met a while back when we were each speaking at a gig, and then I interviewed Sheila a few podcasts back. We had so much fun, we put the show on the road! (This is a little break back into my "real life" and away from the Trials and Tribulations of turning CouchPotatoWoman into IronWoman!) | 28 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Power-Inject Your Marketing: My Interview on Sheila Stewart DivaToolbox Radio | Hey! I had a couple of interviews last week, and I'm going to give it a go to upload them here! In this interview, Sheila Stewart and I discuss Marketing In The New Economy. Wish you had a large corporate budget for marketing, yet know you are on a shoe-string budget? Know that every dollar spent on marketing needs to generate a return? Not sure what to spend or what to do with your marketing? Tune in to get affordable ideas that generate results! If the above doesn't work for some reason (because I was given it by the radio interviewer) here is the link; I am Episode One: http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/talkCast.jsp?masterId=65954&cmd=tc | 19 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 17: Keeping Your Sex Life off Life Support, And What Men REALLY Want | In this, the final episode in my "Sex and Sensuality" series, I discuss sensuality and some of the differences between men and women. I also discuss human sexual response and how you, as a fEmpowered woman, need to get over yourself and get involved in your own sex life. This episode ends with my visit to one of the most acclaimed whorehouses ("bordellos") in the Vegas area, Sheri's Ranch, where I interviewed one of the women (courtesans, ladies of the evening, w***es) about her job. What you hear about this visit MIGHT surprise you. Click below to play the podcast: | 20 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16: Sex Facts, Tips, and a Game to Play with your James | This episode is "Just the Facts, Ma'am"! In the penultimate (second-to-last) podcast in the "Sex and Sensuality" series, we'll discuss lubrication, ben wa balls, vibrators (yes, really!), some sex tips for those of you who just don't think that sex is "that important"...and finally, a game to play to excite both you and your James! To listen to the podcast, click here: | 19 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: A Coffee Chat with Balancepreneur Sheila Stewart, Author of Backwards in High Heels | Here she is - Ms. Sheila Stewart! You've all heard me talking on a couple of podcasts about our upcoming event in October with Empower180.com in their "What Women Want" Series. Sheila and my working subtitle for our part in the series is, Recession proof your relationship: How the economy is affecting you in the bedroom. As a few of you have asked what the seminar will be about, let me give you a bit more information. Sheila and I will be addressing American's health, relationship and financial woes with practical, realistic advice. In today's volatile economy, it's not just businesses' bank accounts that are suffering; entrepreneurs' intimate lives are detrimentally influenced by the stresses of keeping a small business afloat. It's all about the she-conomy and how women must balance being everything for everyone with trying to find time and space for their passions. As you know, I'm passionate about helping women weave sensual femininity into their daily lives. My part of the evening will include a lot of rousing "body chemistry enhancing" moments - don't be scared! If you come you will have a BLAST. Balancepreneur Sheila Stewart, a serial entrepreneur & author of Backwards in High Heels: A Woman's Guide to Succeeding in Business, is an expert in teaching harmony between the five life accounts (Money, Relationships, Spirituality, Health and Network). She says that a work/life balance is more crucial now than ever, given how the unexpected changes on Wall Street have affected the small business on Main Street. Our clients have seen dramatic changes in their lives, including better health (weight loss), increased happiness (more vibrant sex life & increased energy and drive) and improved financial security (additional money flowing into their businesses). Statistics show a direct correlation between the stresses of work and the detrimental effect it has on a couple's relationship and intimacy level. We hope on October 7th to give you a little taste of Sheila's Balancepreneur program and my fEmpowerment Finishing School & Training Academy, to provide you with a no-nonsense approach to solving your - and America's! - relationship and health issues. Click below to get to the interview - you'll love it! | 16 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15: Traits of Sex Goddesses | Yes - it's ME again! In this episode, we discuss James Bond and marriage for a bit - yes, Bond got married, if you didn't know that! - and then we move on to reclaiming your sensual spark, and some easy traits that us Mere Mortals could adopt that Sex Goddesses use to rock their Jameses! If you'd like to hear the podcast, click below: And don't forget - Sheila Stewart and I are speaking on October 7th in Sacramento on "What Women Want"! Come on down, and have a blast with us! (I might actually be able to get Sheila to do a Bonus Interview beforehand . . . if so we will be SO LUCKY because this woman is the Bomb and SUCH a Bond Grrrrrrl!) | 15 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14: Take Charge Of Your Relationship | This episode starts a series about taking charge of your relationship with your James - ending ultimately with a podcast just about S-E-X! But in this one, we talk about taking charge of your relationship, and how taking care of your James can change YOUR life. If you think that you're a Bond Grrl but you're really just a Princess honey, well . . . you're not going to LIKE it . . . (smile) Click here to listen to the podcast: And to the right is the flyer for our What Women Want chat in Sacramento on October 17th. If you come, introduce yourself to me, and mention the podcast, I will give you a free hour of personal coaching! Yes, really! | 15 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: Look your Bond Grrl Best with Bianca Stark-Falcone, Certified Image Consultant | Hey! Today, we have a telephone interview with Bianca Stark-Falcone, a certified image consultant from Well Dressed. Bianca and I had a lot of fun, and she explained how you can get to your "core" Bond Grrl best with your own unique Style Recipe! In the podcast, you will hear me mention a non-profit that takes your undergarments and gets them to women who need them - that company is Bosom Buddy Bra Recycling. Elaine Mitchell is an amazing woman, and I think we should do anything that we can to help her with her mission! I actually wrote about both Bianca and Elaine a while back! Finally, here are the Tips that we talked about in the podcast. I worked on it this past weekend; just going through these simple steps can make you feel so much more relaxed about what you have, who you are, and what you can do in $ Tested Times. Don't forget about having a Clothes Trade Party, too! I'm planning one for October! Ten Tips to Updating your Style on a Budget 1. Clear the closet Clutter: only keep what you love, looks fabulous and fits great. Let go of outdated pieces they bring you and your entire wardrobe down. 2. Examine, try on and decide on each piece: clean it up, iron, de-lint, and de-snag. A few pristine pieces are superior to a closet full of threadbare items. 3. Small Changes, Big Reward: New buttons, altered fit, and the tweak of a collar or hem can dramatically change a garment. Refreshing what you already own can be a great alternative to buying new things. 4. Plan, Plan, Plan!: create a list after your wardrobe inventory, you’ll know exactly what you need and won’t be as tempted to spend frivolously! 5. Upgrade with quality: upgrade your entire look with a printed skirt, a structured blouse, or a show piece jacket. 6. Accessorize!: an animal skin bag, a wide belt or a bright colored pump are the key to polishing your look and creating individual style. 7. Trust your eye: Invest in superior material and a perfect fit, not name brands. 8. Experiment with Mix and Match: Play with combining your investment pieces with your budget pieces to create new looks. 9. Streamline your color pallet: so it is easy to create a number of great looks with only a few good pieces. 10. Impeccable Grooming: nails, hair, and skin is essential to a polished look and only costs some extra effort! Finally, here is Bianca's book - If you click on the photo, it should take you right to her website! To listen to the podcast, click below, and let me know what you think! | 8 9 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Professionally Speaking: Basic Intellectual Property Concepts for Speakers | OK, OK, I know, this isn't "really" Bond Girl material - but I'm really pleased to say that I have been featured in the Magazine Professionally Speaking, a Magazine for the National Speakers' Association. What a great week - I'm being honored as a Woman In Action by the Women's Initiative at their Gala, I'm in the S.F. Chronicle, and I was on ABC-TV's LIVE WELL network nationally. Can you have a quad-fecta instead of a trifecta? Here is the 4th great thing, in my opinion! Go go go! Get yourself out there...someone is bound to notice! | 11 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13: Being a Micro-Entrepreneur in a Home Based Business: Recession-Proof Your Income: Network Marketing, MLMs and Why i | Always wondered what Network Marketing was about - and how to know what's a good one and what might make Madoff proud? This episode discusses some of the aspects you should look for in a MultiLevel Marketing (MLM) or Network Marketing business. Episodes 11 and 12 generally introduced you to the idea of having your own business, and in particular discussed the four ways to make money according to Robert Kiyosaki in Rich Dad, Poor Dad: Being an employee, self-employed, having investments that throw off income, or having a BUSINESS. This episode will explain what you should really look for if you are considering bringing in a second income in a home-based business. Some of the books and websites recommended in this podcast include: No Excuse!, Jay Rifenbary How To Select a Network Marketing Company, Daren Falter Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki (also mentioned in Episode 11) The Slight Edge, Jeff Olson Why We Want You to Be Rich, Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki The Next Millionaires, Paul Zane Pilzer The Go-Giver, Bob Burg and John David Mann Go For No!, Richard Fenton The Referral of a Lifetime, Tim Templeton Chicken Soup for the Network Marketers Soul, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen Navigating the World of Network Marketing, Diane Walker and Jack Bastide Your First Year in Network Marketing, Mark Yarnell and Rene Reid Yarnell The Millionaire Next Door, Thomas Stanley and William Danko How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie I will link these books hopefully by Sunday - wanted to get the podcast up though, and it's late! | 16 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12: Money, Honey – A Chat About Finances | After reading the April issue of Vanity Fair magazine about Bernie Madoff, Iceland going bankrupt, and the like, this Episode continues on from where Episode 11 left off - Finances, Debt, Wealth, and the like. I know that it sounds a bit like I'm in a wind tunnel - something is "up" with my microphone, and Levelator, etc. didn't fix it. I admit it's been a while and I have a new computer...so perhaps I pushed a wrong button here or there. Please let me know what you think of this Episode - I do these for your comments! I'm getting the next one ready, but if you are curious about anything in particular, ask...and ye shall receive (as best as this Bond Grrl can answer) Click below to listen... | 7 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Step AWAY from the Stuffing! EMERGENCY PODCAST: How To Survive – and Thrive! – During the Holidays! | How to Survive - And Thrive! - during the Holiday Season! In this first of the Emergency Holiday Podcasts, we return to Scott Smith, my Motivational Guru from MotivationToMove.com. Scott is one of my Secret Weapons, and I'm sharing him with YOU. Are you having an issue with Will Power? Are you stressed out? Have you just tiptoed up to the precipice and looked over...into the abyss of Holiday Feasting Madness? Scott's here to give you a lift - and a plan. Here are the links that Scott mentions in the interview: The MotivationToMove.com Holiday Survival Guide Free Premium MotivationToMove.com Membership Enjoy and... Step AWAY from the marshmallow yams!!! | 24 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Erotic Integrity Podcast – Interview with Dr. Claudia Six (“Six on Sex”) | Last week, I had the honor of being interviewed by Dr. Claudia Six from "Six on Sex." (I'm still having trouble uploading photographs, but if you click on the link above, you will be able to see Dr. Six). Dr. Six and I both attended the same school for Sexology, it turns out, though she went on to get her doctorate; she has her Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology and is Board Certified by the American Board of Sexology. Dr. Six has a great podcast, which is about Erotic Integrity. She interviews local personalities about what Erotic Integrity means to them, and how Erotic Integrity shows up in their work and in their lives. As stated by Dr. Six, "Erotic Integrity is about the humanity of sex, not the acrobatics. It's about being true to one's erotic self." I strongly recommend downloading and listening to her podcasts. Dr. Six is a fantastic person, and a wealth of information! Not only that, Sheila Kelley's S Factor has offered anyone who listens to the podcast and mentions it to their local S Factor half off on an introductory S Factor session through 2008. I discussed how working out at S Factor really has helped me to release my "Erotic Creature," and S Factor has generously offered the ability to any of Dr. Six and my listeners! Here are a couple of other links that we discuss in the podcast: Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz's website (put "sex" in the Search Box in the very top, blue bar to get some of the sex facts that we discuss in the podcast) Sheri's Ranch website link Click below to listen to the interview: | 7 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: Money Myth-conceptions with Olga Cordiero | In this podcast, Olga Cordiero, a Certified Management Accountant and Founder of the Empowerment Coaching Academy, will discuss the misconceptions (or mythconceptions) many of us have surrounding money. Olga specifically discusses the questions of how to assess whether your Financial Advisor has your best interests at heart, and whether your home is really a good investment. Olga has offered you a free consultation as a listener - please follow the link above, and mention that you heard about her on BeABondGirl.com! And yes...I was going to put some fancy schmancy pictures (and at least a photograph of Olga) on this post...but for some reason WordPress isn't letting me upload one. But I am DETERMINED to get this posted today! | 3 11 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | Bond Girl Coaching Cards – Set 6 | I told you that I was clearing out all the stuff that's piled up! Here is another new Bond Girl Coaching Cards link. These are free for you to print out (instructions are on the printout). Click on the link below, to download the cards. Please check the note on Set 6 - my publisher and I would love to have your help, and credit you for your efforts! | 28 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | Bond Girl Coaching Cards – Set 5 | Hey! I might as well post everything that has been piling up, ready to go! Here is a link to the next set in the Bond Girl Coaching Card series. We plan to ultimately have a boxed set of all the cards for sale. But these are free for you to print out (instructions are on the printout). My publisher and I were discussing the cards the other day, and she came up with a great idea. If you would like to send your own personally-created card/action steps from the book, we will incorporate them, and give you credit for the cards you submit when we print the boxed set. Whaddya say? Click on the link below, to download the cards. | 28 10 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoFemDefence: A Protection Against Rape | This is from the Femdefense website: "Femdefence is an on-going project first presented in 2003. The project includes the creation of an imaginary product, which bears the project’s name. The product is a kind of protection against rape, somewhat similar to a tampon in that its user carries it inserted into her v****a. In it there is a sharp pin which has a penetrating effect on the perpetrator’s p***s in the event of a rape. The construction is such that the pin cannot injure the bearer. The design is based on a similar construction invented by a Swedish woman named Anita Ingmarsdotter. She came to work on her invention after a series of rape cases in Sweden that received a lot of public attention. Typically, in many of these cases, the accused do not receive an adequate punishment, and the abused women are left without appropriate support from the judicial system. All too often they, in the perpetrators' place, are burdened with guilt." Yee-owch... | 6 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 11: Listener Feedback and a Chat about Cashflow | Hello! I know, it's been quite some time since I did a regular podcast. Amazingly, this is my 35th podcast, but that includes the hynotherapy podcasts, interviews, vodcasts, etc. So I am calling this "Podcast 11" since it's the 11th one where it's me, just me... The picture at left is Special Agent V and her sexy James. They live in Switzerland, as you will hear, and are planning a round-the-world trip! Special Agent V asked for tips on looking Bond Girlish (not schlumpy) when living for nine months out of one suitcase. If you're curious, she found BeABondGirl.com this way: "I was home sick in bed for 4 days and I am a fan of James Bond (I have the whole collection on DVD ). Since I was already in bed with my laptop surfing endlessly, I was wondering what exactly the Bond Girl names were and to know if they had a character story beyond what you see in the films. I started my search and found you online. And then loaded up a podcast... and yeah, got hooked. Better than knowing a Bond Girl is to be one yourself ;-)" Secret Agent V and I had a long-running email tail about how, and what, to pack for her trip, which I go into in abbreviated fashion on this podcast. I also had an email from - Mr. Bond himself! Yes, I did... though it might not be what you think! Next, here is the information from "Mr. Bond" on his venture into podcasting - it is Episode 33 on the Nursing Show blog, and if you click here, it will take you to it. Mr. Bond is interviewed on being an E.R. Nurse after being an EMT/Paramedic for over a decade (his interview is actually at the 12:30 mark). What a great podcast! It's amazing, there are podcasts for everything...with great resources, articles and links. This is a super one! Go Bond... Paul Bond! Finally, this BABG podcast deals with how we Bond Girls make our money. Using Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Kiyosaki as a template, we discuss the differences between being an employee, self-employed, a business, and an investor, and how being a "real" business (versus being self-employed, which is just being an employee, with yourself as your boss, janitor, marketer, bill collector, and chief bottle washer!) can ultimately lead you to the cashflow upon which to retire. As part of discussing cashflow and business, I talk quite a bit about network marketing and my experiences with many such companies, including my current one, SendOutCards.com. Because I really believe in networking marketing as a way to control your destiny money-wise, I am offering anyone who writes to me a copy of Beach Money by Jordan Adler. If you'd like a copy, listen to the podcast and let me send you one! Please let me know if you would like more on wealth-building or any other topics. I will likely talk a bit more about finances, wealth creation, and the like in the next few podcasts, but my subjects are really guided by what you'd like to hear. So speak up - don't be shy! As I noted in the podcast, unfortunately I have lost my previous call-in line. Yes, it happens to the best of us. The New Number for Listener Feedback is 206-350-1867. You can now reach me both on doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com (which comes to my Blackberry), or sandy [at] BeABondGirl [dot] com, my new direct email address. Finally, you can always Comment below. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I look forward to hearing from you! Click the red button below to listen: | 4 7 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | Bond Girl Coaching Cards – Set 4 | Have you been downloading our Bond Girl Coaching Cards? Here is a link to the next set in the series. We plan to ultimately have a boxed set of all the cards for sale. But these are free for you to print out (instructions are on the printout). I’m very excited by these! They are my gift to you. This one contains one of my most favorite things - the "Love Beams" card. This is truly something I do every day, and I LOVE it! Also my amazing publisher has put a downloadable Contract on her website, as indicated on the card - but click here if you'd like to get to it quickly! Click on the link below, to download the cards. | 4 6 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoBONUS VIDEO PODCAST: The Bartender and the Bond Girl on How to Pack in 15 Minutes for a 3 Week Trip…and Mojitos! | This is the 3rd of a 3-part vodcast series done with Mr. Martini (BehindTheBarShow.com). The first was in celebration of the Kentucky Derby - we made a mint julep and discussed Da Horses. The second took the bourbon from the julep to create an Old Fashioned, and discussed "old fashioned" subjects such as etiquette, manners, language, listening, and having a signature cocktail without being branded High Maintenance. In this vodcast, we take the mint from the julep and create a Mojito, and as the Mojito reminds us of travel (Cuba might open up any time now!), we discuss: * How Sandy packed in 15 minutes for a 3 week honeymoon; * Picking and packing in a "base" color, intelligently; * Getting around every woman's Achilles heel (as it were) - Shoes! * Things to leave in your suitcase, including one Secret Weapon to amaze your James; * Covering issues such as plants, lights, kids, pets, mail, newspapers and the like so you're ready to take off when an adventure presents itself; * Handling lotions, potions, makeup and jewelry on a trip; and * Much more! In a few minutes, we hope we can get you from "Oh Honey, No!" when those tickets to Paris show up unexpectedly, to "Honey, Let's Go!" Let me know what you think - either give me a ring on my Listener Feedback line 206.350.3537, leave a Comment here, or email to sandy[at]beabondgirl[dot]com. | 31 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: Erin Doland from Unclutterer.com (subtitle: How Not to Get Divorced Before You Get Married – Declutt | In this Coffee Chat with Experts, we meet Erin Doland from Unclutterer.com. We Learn: * How the Unclutterer Got Started, including all about Mazes of Stuff and the Bud Lite Bottle rising from the Dead/Rubbermaid Coffin (cue scary music); * How to terrorize soon-to-be-husbands (N.B.: Mazes of stuff will do it); * Dealing kindly with a Packrat; * How to start the decluttering process, be dispassionate, and communicate; * Two great ways to diminish the "mine v. yours" struggle; * How to discuss what "Simple Living" means to each of you and how to imagine living together as one; * Your Toaster or Mine: How to deal when the space won't hold it all (especially two of everything); * Who are You, Really: What new and exciting thoughts you could entertain about decluttering and how not to drag the anchor of the Old You, along with all of her dead/post energy and stories, into your new life; and * A whole lot more! I hope you enjoy this podcast, and please let me know if there are other experts you might like to hear interviewed on our Coffee Chats. We sure had fun doing it - you might just listen to give you a smile! Here are the links to Erin's two interviews on the Precision Change podcast: Tired of the Crap? Become an Unclutterer! and What is Clutter Costing You? Just to have it all in one place, here is the summary link to all the uncluttering entries I've made on the website. If you have my book, you know that the entire Chapter 1 is dedicated to this topic... You can't release your Inner Bond Girl if you can't find her under the Piles of Stuff!!! If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail sandy [at] beabondgirl [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 31 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | The Latest Bond Girl Cards! | Have you been downloading our Bond Girl Coaching Cards? Here is a link to the next set in the series. We plan to ultimately have a boxed set of all the cards for sale. But these are free for you to print out (instructions are on the printout). I’m very excited by these! They are my gift to you. Click on the link below, to download the cards. | 29 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fempowerment Lifestyle Training – Session Two | This podcast is a recording of the new Thursday Night Fempowerment Lifestyle Training group's Second Session. These Grrls have agreed to have their first meetings taped and made public, to instruct those of you who are curious about the process. The second teleconference in each month is not based upon Curriculum. It is based upon what came up for each Bond Grrl during the previous 2 weeks, as a follow on from the first session of the month and the Weekly Update. If you are following along, you have heard Session One (based on the curriculum), then read the Weekly Update (and the Testimonials), and now we are to Session Two. It deals with setting Goals and Steps for accomplishment - because the Thursday group had some issues with respect to how exactly to do just that. Each member uses her "Bond Grrl Name," which I have found helps women really be truthful, honest, and forthright in what she discusses with the group. My Bond Grrls were asked to post their weekly information and questions here in Comments to share their process, but it's been a wee bit too private for that! So as you can see, most of the information on the Blog is just from Yours Truly. I am sure that you understand. But you can certainly hear their processes during the Teleconferences. If you have comments or questions, please call my private line at +1 (206) 350-3537, or e-mail me at doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com. You can also leave a Comment below. Enjoy... click on the button below to Play. It has about six seconds of silence at the beginning, so just wait a few counts, it will come on. | 27 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: Alison Armstrong from UnderstandingMen.com | This Coffee Chat podcast is with Alison Armstrong of PAX Programs Incorporated. PAX, which is an acronym for Partnership, Adoration and Xtsay, creates peace between the sexes by providing unique and immediately useful information to women on understanding men. Their products, CDs, DVDs and workshops can be found at UnderstandMen.com. As stated on their website, "PAX...is passionate about altering our society's culture by transforming the way women relate to men. [PAX provides] extraordinary information with which women can profoundly affect their relationships with men of all ages and in all circumstances. [PAX is] dedicated to having this priceless information in the hearts and minds of one million women. [PAX intends] to accomplish this with fun, integrity, intelligence, courage and in partnership with both masculine and feminine forms of power." Read more about PAX's mission by clicking here. Sounds like fEmpowerment, no? As promised, please find the links to: * Alison's website * writing to Oprah about how you felt hearing about Alison in this Podcast; * watching Alison on Utube: - "How Women Speak: There Is No Point!" (part 1 of 3) - "How Women Speak: Life-Threatening Details" (part 2 of 3) - "How Women Speak: It's All About Flow" (part 3 of 3) - "How Women Think: What Focus???" (part 1 of 3) - "How Women Think: How Do You Get Her Attention?" (part 2 of 3) - "How Women Think: Multi-Tasking During Sex?" (part 3 of 3) - "How Women Feel: Crashing The System" (part 1 of 2) - "How Women Feel: The Rage Monster" (part 2 of 2) - "How to NOT Change A Man: Why Criticism Doesn't Work" - "How To Change A Woman: The SLIGHTEST Criticism Will Do" I hope you enjoy this podcast, and please let me know if there are other experts you might like to hear interviewed on our Coffee Chats. If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail sandy [at] beabondgirl [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. [display_podcast} | 21 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | fEmpowerment Lifestyle Training – Weekly Update | This post carries on from the Podcast of our first fEmpowerment Lifestyle Training call on May 8th with my "Thursday Evening Bond Grrrrls." Each member has agreed to let the process be open on this Blog, so that others can see what fEmpowerment Coachin... | 16 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: Minna Yoo from LoveBottle.net | This Coffee Chat podcast is with Minna Yoo, CEO and Founder of LoveBottle.Net. LoveBottle.net sells reusable glass water bottles with single-hand-opening pop tops that you can write on. The idea is based on the studies of Masaru Emoto (which you can find at www.hado.net), that show that whatever you write on a glass can actually effect the water crystals inside of the glass. So Love Bottles change your water with the energy of the words that you write on them. And when you consider that 70% of your body is water, you get to infuse that energy into your own being. (NOTE: I don't get any "kickbacks" from any of these interviews—these really are my experts, and I want to share them with you... no strings attached!) Here is MY Love Bottle, the "Rocker" Black and Pink Star model (ain't she sweet?): I hope you enjoy this podcast, and please let me know if there are other experts you might like to hear interviewed on our Coffee Chats. If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail sandy [at] beabondgirl [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. [display_podcast} | 12 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoBONUS VIDEO PODCAST: The Bartender and the Bond Girl Take On Old Fashioned Subjects (50MB) | This is the 2nd of a 3-part vodcast series done with Mr. Martini (BehindTheBarShow.com). The first was in celebration of the Kentucky Derby - we made a mint julep and discussed Da Horses. In this vodcast, we take the bourbon from the julep and create an Old Fashioned. Then, we discuss how to have a Signature Cocktail without being branded High Maintenance, plus some Old Fashioned Virtues... such as manners, etiquette, language, and listening. In particular, we discuss how you Bond Girls can understand how men communicate, and to embody this secret weapon to be even More Enticing than you already are! Let me know what you think - either give me a ring on my Listener Feedback line 206.350.3537, leave a Comment here, or email to sandy[at]beabondgirl[dot]com. | 10 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fempowerment Lifestyle Training – Session One | I have received many emails and queries from Bond-Girls-To-Be regarding what fEmpowerment Lifestyle Training "is like." This podcast is a recording of the first meeting of a new Thursday Night group. These Grrls have agreed to have their first two meetings taped and made public, to instruct those of you who are curious about the process. Each of these women completed a Fast Start document that discussed her life, the energy she is putting towards her goals (or towards things that she ranks as actually unimportant)... it covers financial issues, relationship issues... the works. She filled it out as completely or as quickly as she found time for. Nothing is ever mandatory. Each woman also completed two items of Curricula. The first discussed how to turn Adversity to Opportunity; the second deals with changing languaging skills by uncovering "Psycho-Euphoric and Psycho-Phobic" words used in your business or your daily life. Each member uses her "Bond Grrl Name," which I have found helps women really be truthful, honest, and forthright in what she discusses with the group. For the next two weeks, I will be posting here the information that I would normally have in a private, password-encoded file for the group. I have also asked them to post Comments here instead of sharing their process in a private forum, so that any readers who are interested can see what a typical first two weeks entails. The first meeting of a group is always a little different than the subsequent ones. Each meeting uses a breathing exercise as an opener, then usually discusses the Curriculum for the week, then moves on to the Mastermind sessions for 1-2 of the participants. As the 'homework' behind the first meeting includes not only the Fast Start documentation but also 2 items of Curricula, it is always a bit more general and less focussed than the subsequent meetings. If you have comments or questions, please call my private line at +1 (206) 350-3537, or e-mail me at doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com. You can also leave a Comment below. Enjoy... click on the button below to Play. It has a second or two of silence at the beginning, so just wait a few counts, it will come on. | 9 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS HYPNOTHERAPY PODCAST: Susan Bird (3 of 3) | In this podcast I am extremely honored to offer you another full induction from Master Hypnotherapist Susan Bird. The final of three full inductions, this session builds from the clearing and cleansing you did in the first induction, and the growing of your Manifestation Tree from the second induction. In this culmination of the three episode set, you examine, prune, and nurture your Tree and your Lake into the heathiest, best, most energetic manifestation of your Goal to live your Best Life in the Now! If you have comments on this episode, please call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail sandy [at] beabondgirl [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 3 5 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoBONUS VIDEO PODCAST: The Bond Girl and the Bartender Take On The Kentucky Derby (90MB) | Yup - we're at it again - Mr. Martini from BehindTheBarShow.com and I cooked up some vodcasts for your viewing entertainment. This first one is in celebration of the Kentucky Derby, which will be running on May 3rd. First, I give some tips on horse racing and betting, then Mr. M. shows us how to make a mint julep. And just in case you want to expand the recipe to cover 30 of your best friends who you're now going to invite to a Derby Party on Saturday, we also discuss how to make the mint julep party-style! Watch out for more vodcasts coming to you soon - Mr. Martini and I have been having a ball learning about this new medium, and as you can see, we just love to hang out together! Let me know what you think - either give me a ring on my Listener Feedback line 206.350.3537, leave a Comment here, or email to sandy[at]beabondgirl[dot]com. | 29 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 10: Feng Shui and Energy Re-Alignment In Your Home | In Episode 4 we discussed Feng Shui as a method for ordering your life and how your life can be diagnosed as being out of balance using Feng Shui techniques. In this Episode Sandy runs through the mechanics for doing a Feng Shui clearing and energy realignment on your home. These two podcasts expand upon the topic of decluttering that she discussed in her first View From The Bay (ABC) episode last month, and the topic of using Feng Shui as an ordering method for your physical surroundings, to be discussed in View From The Bay (ABC) on May 5th. (The San Francisco Bay Area lead-in show to Oprah.) Click here for a printable Bagua map (from www.wsfs.com). I know it's difficult to "imagine" the bagua square just from my talking about it, so this should help. If you have comments on this episode, please call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail sandy [at] beabondgirl[dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen: | 29 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS HYPNOTHERAPY PODCAST: Susan Bird (2 of 3) | In this podcast I am extremely honored to offer you another full induction from Master Hypnotherapist Susan Bird. The second of three full inductions, this session expands on the mythological reference of a Woman as a Lake. It builds from the clearing and cleansing you did in the first induction and utilizes your past as a springboard for your future, ultimately giving birth to your Manifestation Tree. If you have comments on this episode, please do call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 27 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS HYPNOTHERAPY PODCAST: Susan Bird (1 of 3) | In this podcast I am extremely honored to offer you a full induction from Master Hypnotherapist Susan Bird. The first of three full inductions, this session uses the mythological reference of a Woman as a Lake to help you clear and cleanse your life to become fully present and ready to accept your best life going forward. Hypnotherapist Susan Bird: If you have comments on this episode, please do call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 20 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | More Bond Girl Coaching Cards, at your Service! | Hey grrrls! Have you been downloading our Bond Girl Coaching Cards? Here is a link to the next set in the series. We plan to ultimately have a boxed set of all the cards for sale. But these are free for you to print out (instructions are on the printout). I'm very excited by these! They are my gift to you. NOW, if the first couple look familiar, it's because the last time I posted these, I wound up posting them without a new "Livin' La Vida Bond Girl" card. This may all sound confusing, but this should get us back on track. Let me know what you think! Leave a Comment - I love hearing from you! To enjoy the card, click this link, below! | 10 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 9: Earth Day – It Can Be Easy, Bein’ Green | This podcast has some tricks to help you save Energy which is really what Earth Day is all about. These include green tips for around the house that are easy to implement. The beginning of the podcast also introduces you to a real fishing family in Sonoma County that are being devastated by the impacts of our current global situation. The video podcast that I refer to in this podcast is The Story Of Stuff by Annie Leonard. You can go back and find where I blogged about it a few weeks ago, or just click the link here. It's a bit long, but it definitely explains the whole manufacturing process and Planned Obsolescence -- I think this would be great to show kids. If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 9 4 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The First 2008 fEmpowerment Coaching Teleseminar | I have decided to post my first 2008 fEmpowerment Accountability Teleseminar, since many of you have been curious about what having me as your coach might be like. Cindi Dawson acted as my "Assistant Coach" on the teleseminar, and we had as much fun as we do in our coaching calls! If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Enjoy... click on the button below to Play. It has a second or two of silence at the beginning, so just wait a few counts, it will come on. | 30 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: Eve Abbott, the Organizer Extraordinaire | This "Coffee Chat" podcast is with Eve Abbott of Organizer-Extraordinaire.com. She has graciously offered that if you visit her website and purchase her book, tell her that you found out about her here, and she will send you an autographed book and another free goodie! (NOTE: I don't get any "kickbacks" from any of these interviews—these really are my experts, and I want to share them with you... no strings attached!) I mentioned (in this Coffee Chat and I believe my Chat with Scott Smith) the book by Oprah's Organizer, Peter Walsh. The actual title of that book is Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? Like Eve, Peter Walsh states that clutter is basically symptomatic of an unresolved issue in your life. I saw him on a recent episode of the Oprah show, and his specific quote was that "eating more and buying more is an attempt to fill the need for something more. Until you get those underlying issues dealt with, all the rest is a waste of time." I hope you enjoy this podcast, and please let me know if there are other experts you might like to hear interviewed on our Coffee Chats. And, yes... next podcast will be a "regular" one—I promise! I've been working on the V.I.P. Podcasts and having a great time with them... but Regular Podcast 9 is on its way soon. If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 30 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: Dr. Monte from Fitness Rocks | This Coffee Chat podcast is with Dr. Monte of Fitness Rocks. I like to call Dr. Monte the Dr. Oz of the Internet. He brings medical information and education to lay people like Dr. Mehmet Oz does on Oprah -- but in perhaps even a more amazing way... because he's doing it for free! Dr. Monte has given up medicine to follow his empassioned path of helping get the word out on the amazing medical research being done every single day in the area of Health & Lifestyle. In their practices, doctors have very pretty (or handsome) drug reps appearing at their offices weekly, to sell them the best new pill or potion (and to take them out on expensive golfing trips and luncheons -- hey, my dad's a doctor, this is the truth). Dr. Monte offers the other side to anyone who will listen -- perhaps I should call him an "un-drug" rep. As you can imagine, there isn't someone out there paid by any deep-pocket company to flog exercise, vegetables, and meditation to combat the pharmaceuticals -- so I sincerely thank Dr. Monte for taking on this somewhat daunting job with all the passion and energy that this information deserves. You can change your life, and a great first step is listening to Dr. Monte's podcast! I hope you enjoy this podcast, and please let me know if there are other experts you might like to hear interviewed on our Coffee Chats. And since some of you asked... next podcast will be a "regular" one -- I promise! If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 26 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Review on Heidi Miller’s Diary of a Shameless Self-Promoter Podcast | Hey grrrls! Heidi Miller reviewed fEmpowerment on the tag-end of her latest podcast. I think if you click the link below, you will get it. (My tech dude AKA my husband is out valiantly trying to resurrect our chainsaw to take down some narsty poison oak/stumps/etc. in anticipation of making a new patio and path -- so I best not bother him. I have gotten posting my own podcasts down, but I'm a little unclear on the concept re others' podcasts.) SO, when you take a listen (at the very end), Heidi reviews the book. She says that she believes fEmpowerment might make a lot of women angry, because I am advocating the "empowerment that can be found" in being in a "subordinate position." I would be very curious to hear from those of you who have read the book if that is what you had as your take-away, as well. Now, granted, Heidi said she was only 1/3 of the way through the book -- but I thought that it was obvious that what the Bond Girl analogy, and fEmpowerment, is all about is being #1, the CEO, the Big Kahuna in whatever you're passionate about, but also not to forget that there are other parts of your life where being supportive (not submissive) is not only empowering, but necessary. And to "be all you can be" in that supportive role, too (e.g., the "Being #1 at being #2" tagline). As most of you know, the book was a product of dealing with friends, Romans and Countrymen (just kidding! -- friends and clients) who were recently divorced, or were heads of companies or divisions, or the like, and either couldn't get a date on Friday Nights or had lost the "spark" in their relationships, or who seemed to always be looking for an ROI (return on investment) in matters of the heart. The book details thoughts in this area, especially with respect to "turning it off" and "being the girl" in the guy-girl relationship. (Although we have at least one Amazon.com review where this has been effective, obviously, in a girl-girl relationship!) Dr. Laura Berman in her show on NBC5.com has discussed this -- as has Oprah now 2x in the past month or so, once with a Matchmaker who actually quite bluntly detailed what has "gone wrong" with women not wanting to "be women" today. She also detailed that women seem to go from being "Girls" (at school) to being "Men" (duking it out to be 'gender neutral' in the workforce) and that they don't have any faith in the power of Being A Woman. Or being Supportive. Or just relaxing into it. Or going first, and treating their man like they need him. (Listen to my podcast interview with Scott Smith on this point!) One of my favorite sidebars in the book actually has to do with Lance Armstrong and the idea of being a "domestique" (French for "maid"!) If you remember that part of the book, it discusses that when Lance was riding the Tour de France, he had a bunch of other fantastic riders who worked to be his "domestiques" -- he was taking the lead, and they were doing what it took to get him over the line. However, a couple years ago, I saw Lance riding as a domestique, to another rider, when he came to ride here in San Francisco. In that case, he was doing what it took -- getting water bottles to the guy, etc. -- to get him over the line. Other readers constantly tell me the Bowling Story ("You like him? Then how about throwing a gutter ball, not trying to beat his pants off? Have some fun! Flirt!") is their favorite. This story actually came from Sheila Kelley at S-Factor, but it's one of my favorites, too. To me, the "domestique" story is the perfect analogy for the Bond Girl. When she's doing what "she does," she's #1, and Bond doesn't question her -- in fact, he relies on her to fly the plane, or defuse the bomb. HOWEVER, when it's her turn to "open the submarine door" after he's gone out to fight the bad guys, she's not arguing with him, saying "HEY, no WAY, I'm going to go fight the bad guys! What, you think I'm going to be your doormat?? YOU open the door. | 23 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoBONUS VIDEO PODCAST: Bloopers from The Bartender and the Bond Girl Make a Cosmo | By popular demand -- the blooper reel to The Bond Girl and the Bartender Make a Cosmo! As you know from a previous post, Mr. Martini from Behind The Bar Show and I did a video podcast on "how to make a cosmo" a week or so ago. Last weekend, we got together and did a video podcast... which I posted last week. Well, by popular demand, check out the blooper reel, below! Let me know what you think -- either give me a ring on my call-in line 206.350.3537 or email to doubleohsandy[at]yahoo[dot]com. I am still laughing and have played it a dozen times... | 23 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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BONUS INTERVIEW PODCAST: Scott Smith from Motivation To Move | In my new Coffee Chat series of podcasts, I decided it might be fun to bring you a number of experts in their fields that have had an impact on my life. The first interview I’m posting is with Scott Smith, of Motivation To Move. Sure, it’s a bit long — but I know you will find valuable information in there. I particularly liked the part of the interview where Scott discusses what men are “really looking for” from their women. No, I’m not going to tell you what it is… you have a listen! This podcast is actually Interview Two of the "Coffee Chat" series. The first interview is with Eve Abbott, the Organizer Extraordinaire. However, Eve hasn't been able to listen to the interview yet, and it's important to me that all my experts are OK with what they hear! So I'm posting our second interview first (is that like being #1 at being #2? Hmmmmm!?) If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 21 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | VideoBONUS VIDEO PODCAST: The Bond Girl and the Bartender… | Join Mr. Martini and Solitaire for a quick video on how to mix a cosmo first the bartender way and then the Bond Girl way We did it! Mr. Martini from Behind The Bar Show and I met (accidentally, believe it or not!) in a bar in San Francisco now about eight months or so ago. I had been a fan, and was in that bar because he had recommended it, and then... well, if you're curious, you can listen to the story here. First, we became fast "podcast friends," then actual Real Life Friends. (I bet there is some sort of web acronym for that, but I'm afraid I don't know it -- Comment, and clue me in!) Last weekend, we got together and did this video podcast for you, showing The Bond Girl Way vis-a-vis the Bartender Way to make a cosmo. We had so much fun, it wound up running 53 minutes! No... this download is not that big, never fear! Now is the time to send us email to beg us for the outtake tape. We had some things that were so funny, they still make me laugh looking at the video for the zillionth time. Go tell Mr. Martini that you want him to post that, too *smile* I'm Ms. Non-Technology and so it's all him, all the time. Enjoy! Let us know what you think! P.S.: If you are curious, the outfit that I'm wearing is by Nicacelly -- it's all recycled/organic and the yummiest, softest outfit you have ever worn! | 18 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | The next set of Bond Girl Personal Development Cards! | Hey grrrls! Did you enjoy the Valentine's Day cards that we did? Here is a link to the next set in the series. We plan to ultimately have a boxed set of all the cards for sale. But these are free for you to print out (instructions are on the printout). I'm very excited by these! BTW, do NOT FORGET that we have our first fEmpowerment Coaching Teleseminar on Monday the 17th, at 7:00 PST. If you did not receive the information, email me at doubleohsandy[at]yahoo[com], or call and leave a message for me at +1 (206) 350-3537 and I will send you the dial-in information. If you are reading this after the 17th, the seminar will be recorded, so I can send you a CD if you like, after the fact. To enjoy the card, click this link, below! | 15 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 8: Spring has Sprung! Sweep out the Old, Bring in New Life-Affirming Rituals! | This podcast is about this wonderful period from Winter-to-Spring. It's a great time to look at your life, and see what is going to need a little... you guessed it!... Spring Cleaning. I also received some Listener Feedback on our Listener Feedback line -- I love it! Please call, keep me company! :-) This was from Clementine (her Bond Grrrrl name) on the Yankee portion of the East Coast somewhere. Her Mom has a GREAT method of sorting through all the bits of personal "stuff" that we all gather each year, and Clementine shared. Kudos to her and to her Mom, a Bond Grrrrrrrrrl family! Finally, I talk a bit about bringing Ritual into your life this year. Rituals are so wonderful, and they are very much a part of the human culture. It could be thanking your teeth as you brush them, a Grace at every meal that you really pay attention to, or something of your own. If you have your own Rituals or make up one that you love, please share! xoxoxo Solitaire P.S.: So now, my James has to figure out how to post the Podcast. It seems highly likely (as, since you can see, we are on a new server and "such" now) that it's not going to be pretty. I better go and shake a martini or three! :-) If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 8 3 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast Double-Oh-7! Chinese Year of the Rat and Getting out of the Victim Loop | Podcast 007 had to do with the Year of the Rat, and also the Victim Loop. This is the Chinese Year of the Rat, and I find it easier to set “goals” (not “resolutions” —hate that word) on or about this time, with whatever the Chinese new year is supposed to signify as a subject goal. As you will hear in the podcast, this year is a year of the rat, which keeps a clean nest, is clever, knows when to get out of trouble, and is a guardian of abundance. Oui, it is I, Solitaire, posting whilst on holiday with my James! It's his birthday, and we're driving down Highway 1 from San Francisco to Laguna Beach. Well, let's say we HAVE been driving down the coast... I had great thoughts of blogging and podcasting my way down, and there has been absolutely N-O reception along the way. So, we're here (Laguna Beach), after a bit of receptionist-wrangling (awful awful terrible dark room for our 3-day stay) and “stirring not shaking.” My James is off to get supplies (bless him) and so... here I be. So what's really on my mind now is Travel. I can't get over how much easier it is to get out and about when I have my “gym bag” (with necessities) and my “makeup bag” all set to go. I took my own good advice (was that Podcast 3? Who can remind me?) and have put my contact lens fluid, conditioner, etc. in smaller bottles, and am dutifully chalking off the sides as we use them each day. I'm still working on the right bag for my makeup stuff, brushes, and the like. My dad gave me a bag for Xmas that I thought might work (because I want to use it... because he gave it to me...) and it's just too big. Pfffft. Oh well. Thusfar, we have stayed at an Inn in Carmel, and went to Clint Eastwood's ranch/inn place for cocktails one evening. It was beyond a hoot. They do sort of cowboy karaoke, and most of the folks there are locals. If any of the pictures came out, I promise to burn them—oh, I mean post them. :-) We went from there to Cambria, a WONDERFUL little town, and stayed at the J Patrick House. At their suggestion, we ate at Robin’s Restaurant — fab, fab, fab — at least we walked there so we could just roll ourselves home and spend a few calories at it. Then we headed to Hearst Castle — a friend is the District Superintendent (read: Big Ranger Kahuna) at Hearst. He got us on a tour, and we were able to catch him between meetings. He said that Hearst was his first posting where he had to have “not one, but two tuxes.” Apparently the Governator likes to use it as his own private party spot, especially at Christmas. And who can blame him??? We met some folks at the Cambria B&B who suggested we stay at the Montecito Inn, in the “expensive part” of Santa Barbara. Lovely, lovely, though the walls were a bit thin. Amazing gym! We walked over to the Four Seasons/Biltmore Santa Barbara and had cocktails in front of their roaring fire—wow. We snuck in a “back way” so we didn't have to come in the front door — we came in a side — and whether or not that really made a difference I don’t know. If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 21 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 49 | A Valentine for Yourself | This Bond Grrl coupon is a gift to yourself on Valentine’s Day. You know that being a Bond Grrl is (among other things) about being loving and supportive to your James. Being a Bond Grrl is also about discovering and creating your best self. If for whatever reason this Valentine’s Day will be spent without a James, it's a great opportunity to support and enjoy yourself. As you become fEmpowered, you are choosing your image—deciding which parts of You you love and want to keep, and which parts you will help to fade away. As discussed in Chapter 3 of the book, one of the best ways to “try on” your new image is via your new Bond Grrl name. Once you have your new name, think of some ways you can enhance, demonstrate, and celebrate that name. Valentine’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to support, love, and cherish your best Bond Grrl self by enjoying a luxurious bubble bath surrounded by candles, cleaning out your lingerie drawer until only those panties worthy of Bond Grrl status remain, dining with your closest Bond Grrl friends and/or enhancing your Bond Grrl image using some of the exercises or techniques discussed in Chapter 3. Take a few moments to think about what you can do with and for yourself. Once you know, print out this page on a color printer and fill it in. Then cut it out and present it to yourself. Enjoy! And have a happy Valentine’s Day. | 13 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | A Valentine for Your James | You know by now that being a Bond Girl is (among other things) about being loving and supportive of your James. When your James feels your support, he can be more comfortable showing you his softer, supportive side. Valentine’s Day provides the perfect opportunity to implement some of your favorite and perhaps newly uncovered ways to celebrate, love and support your James (or that special someone). What you do could involve anything from whispering in his ear, giving him a tender and/or sexy massage, asking about and listening intently to his feelings and concerns, sharing a fun and sexy evening feeding each other your favorite foods, or jetting off to some exotic locale. What would you do or say to convey to him that he is loved and cherished, special, sexy and luscious? Take a few moments to think about what you can do to convey your feelings while celebrating your James. Then print out the card below and fill it in. Present it to your James on Valentine’s Day (or any day). | 13 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 6: More on Clearing Your Schedule and Your Mind | This podcast follows on from podcast 5, and discusses more tricks to help you clear your schedule and your mind, to make room for your New Bond Grrl You. Let us know what you think of the new intro and exit! If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 8 2 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 5: Clearing Out Your Schedule and Your Mind | We’ve worked on your Outer Bond Girl – time to think about your Inner Game. You’ve cleaned out your physical surroundings – this podcast will help you start to clear out your schedule… and clear out your mind! If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 30 1 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 4: Feng Shui — My Favorite Ordering Method After The Clutter is Gone! | Click here for a printable Bagua map (from www.wsfs.com). I know it's difficult to "imagine" the bagua square just from my talking about it, so this should help. I tried to find one I could insert here -- but most of the ones that are available on the internet are "Magnetic School" and more difficult to understand. I think that this one should help to envision "what I'm talking about" in podcast 4!!!!! Let me know what you think about the podcasts! If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 23 1 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 3: Decluttering Cont’d…Are You Ready for Paris? | Are you ready for Paris? As a follow-on to podcast #2, this podcast details some tricks for being prepared and ready to go on a moments notice! Thats what the Bond Girl lifestyle is all about! If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 13 1 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast 2: Decluttering | Start coaxing out your inner Bond Girl by streamlining your physical surroundings. Sandy leads you through some tricks to help de-clutter your home, office, and car. Because its hard to uncover your authentic self if you cant find her under the piles! Note: any peculiarities in the audio are due to Audacity's "Truncate Pauses" effect. Oops! Still learning. If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 10 1 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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My Podcast is UP! | You can download my first podcast! I have actually already done another one, but I have to wait for my James (the technical one of the relationship) to get it up there. It's also uploaded on iTunes. Yippee! This podcast introduces you to what being a Bond Girl is about being #1 in your passion, while also having the time and energy to be #1 at being #2 to your James. Dont bristle at the analogy until you listen to the podcast! Be brave. Be a Bond Girl. If you have comments on this episode, call the Listener Comment Voicemail at +1 (206) 350-3537, e-mail doubleohsandy [at] yahoo [dot] com or leave a comment below. Click the red button below to listen. | 2 1 08 | Free | View In iTunes |
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