Top Ten Crafty & Creative sites you’d recommend to a girlfriend!

October 10, 2008 – 10:03 am

In my experience, crafty and creative women ‘get‘ girlfriends. They love hanging out together, sharing their creative skills and latest projects, and making gifts for their favorite female friends. Also, in the industry, they share contacts, business ideas, techniques and a whole lot of support.

Personally, I wouldn’t have made it without my girlfriends for the five years I worked in the craft industry. Jill, Katie, Lisa, Vicki, Tammy, Julie and so many other amazing women welcomed me and helped me acclimate to the industry with their suggestions, connections and support. Some of these women Read More »

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By Debba Haupert | Posted in Be a Better FRIEND, Crafts and Creativity, Girlfriend Advice and Reviews | Tagged capitola girl, casa delorenzo, claudine hellmuth, Crafty Chica, Julie Stephani, katie hacker, Marianne Williamson | Comments (4)

50th Girlfriendology Podcast Posted!

July 26, 2008 – 1:16 pm

It isn’t everyday you hit the BIG 5-0! The 50th Girlfriendology Podcast was posted last night and we’re excited to share this with you! Some of our favorite amazing women called in to congratulate us on this milestone show! Listen in as we reconnect and revisit all the wonderful women who have inspired us through these podcasts. Read More »

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TIP TUESDAY #18 – Girlfriend Advice

March 25, 2008 – 9:28 am

What are your dreams? What would be your perfect job, hobby, travel destination, adventure? What’s your plan for achieving, visiting, DOING something to get you closer to your dreams?

I’m a big “accept things or do something about them” kind of girl. I don’t know where it came from, but I’m not one for accepting excuses of myself or others. If you’re really passionate about it, GO FOR IT! I do understand, all too well, that there are situations beyond our grasp that limit us somehow. Income, insurance, insecurity … bunches of things impact our path towards our passions.

Regardless of reality, I feel it part of our ‘jobs’ as girlfriends to encourage our friends to reach their dreams. Actually friendship is a powerful thing. We’re in the role of influencing another person and in assisting them in becoming their true self and reaching the little and big dreams that make us/them happy, proud, fulfilled.

The podcast with CAPITOLA GIRL, Susan, took on the subject of following your bliss. Susan is reaching for her dreams and not letting anything stop her. She recognizes that living this creative, inspiring, supportive life is her journey to becoming the truest version of herself.

Now, for TIP TUESDAY, it is YOUR turn. This week’s TIP TUESDAY question:

What are your dreams? What would it mean for you to ‘follow your bliss’?

My bliss, as you’ve probably gathered from Girlfriendology, is inspiring women to foster female friendship. I believe it is a worthy goal to build community among women and celebrate girlfriendship. I believe it will make a difference in our health, happiness, lifespan and make us better mothers, sisters, employees/bosses, friends, wives, partners, volunteers, etc. Lofty goal? Maybe too big? Perhaps. But I believe there is a real power among women that we build through community with each other and I’m put here to help make it happen – in whatever little or big way I can.

So, I spilled my guts (-; share YOUR dreams! What would it mean for YOU to follow your bliss? Share and inspire others!

p.s. And do listen into CAPITOLA GIRL’s podcast interview below! She’ll inspire you. And you never know where that inspiration will lead!

Girlfriendology interviews CAPITOLA GIRL Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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Learn how to ‘follow your bliss’ from our girlfriend the CAPITOLA GIRL

March 24, 2008 – 9:43 am

Funny how each of our girlfriends play a different role in our lives. Some are here to teach us lessons – like knitting, politics or community service. Some girlfriends are here to tend to us – they take care of us when we’re ill, hold us up when we’re weak, etc. And, some girlfriends take on the role of companion, comedian, confidant or collaborator. All together, we have a community of women who support us in reaching our true potential and being the best person (and friend) we can be.

I’m especially drawn to girlfriends who inspire me. At this stage of my life and career, I have dreams I want to follow and look for ‘cheerleader‘-girlfriends who see my dreams as clearly (or more so) as I do and will keep me moving in that direction with passion and purpose. I’m so thankful for Tina, Becky, Paula, Judy, Joan, Jill, Lisa, Katie and so many others who are there to encourage and support me.

I had the privilege of meeting an inspiring woman through the Girlfriendology Monthly Contest. She is a jewelry designer, blogger and inspiration cheerleader. Susan, aka: CAPITOLA GIRL is following her bliss and inspiring others to do the same. She recognizes that she is building the life of her dreams and that it is bringing her to the truest expression of herself. That inspires me. She inspires me.

Girlfriendology interviews CAPITOLA GIRL Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I was thrilled to talk with Susan on our latest podcast. Listen in and you’ll know why. Need some inspiration? Look to your girlfriends. Listen to positive, reinforcing, powerful women – like Susan/CAPITOLA GIRL. And be that type of girlfriend to your friends who need a cheerleader. There’s a certain feeling of bliss in helping others follow their dreams too. Dream BIG, Girlfriends!