by Utah Women's Networking Group | May 1, 2017 | Member Feature, Sponsor, Utah Women's Networking Group
Have you met Nineveh yet? She’s the BOMB! Girlfriend, go get some time with her, and her experience in media and business will rock your world. I know from experience! The media exposure I have had recently can all be traced back to one event she put on..did you hear that? Game changer with Just. One. Event. What I love about Nineveh is that, yes, she has been on Tv and all that, but she is REAL, down to earth and plain ol’fun to be around. She is relatable, knowledgable, and wants to help women feel confident to push themselves to the next level. She walks the talk, people, inspiring others to do the same!
Share something about yourself that can’t be found on your resume.
The way to my heart is New York Cheesecake!
Who is/has been your role model/mentor? And what is one key thing they taught you?
My mentor in most recent years has been my Father, Francis. He’s an entrepreneur and always reminds me to stay in the game even when I face what feel like unwinnable challenges. My husband John is my love first and foremost, but a coach to me in so many ways. He teaches me to stay in the moment, and to love life. He’s so positive! I always marvel at that. Role Models – Sheryl Sandberg, Marie Forleo and any woman doing what she loves.
If you could travel anywhere in the world – money is not an issue – where would you go and why?
I’d go for a month long vacation to the Bahamas. Put me anywhere by the beach, ocean and sunshine and I’m happy! I’ve never been to the Bahamas, but it sounds magical. And I’d need a month because I’d love to learn how to once again live without all these devices! Remember when we only had pagers?
What is a motto or phrase you live and/or work by?
Do it because you want to. Do it for purpose and legacy. Not for the money. Not for the glory. But for the mission, and to create impact. I’ve learned to shift my focus on those things in recent years.
Who is your must-listen-to or must-read author, blog or video blog? How do they inspire, motivate, encourage and/or help you?
Lately, it’s been Gary Vaynerchuck. He is harsh, but sometimes it doesn’t help to be coddled. So he’s like my big brother who will tell me how it is. When I’m feeling sorry for myself, I listen to Gary V.
Any last words of wisdom to share with UTWNG members and future members?
You can’t control everything. Learn to let go, and love the journey. Everyone pushes for the destination, but the destination is always changing. So focus on the journey, and the growth that comes with it – and the person you become as a result.
Nineveh Madsen, Founder & CEO of HER Magazine.
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by Utah Women's Networking Group | Apr 10, 2017 | Member Feature, Sponsor
I first met Kathy a few month’s ago at one of our luncheons. Her smile just draws you into conversation. She is such a lovely combination of ease and grace with a splash of spunky sassiness! I feel as women we forget that we, our life/our bodies/our spirit, are important. Kathy helps us remember that we are all rockstars with uptapped potential! As a golf sponsor for our upcoming tournament, her lessons teach us that life is like achieving that hole-in-one: It doesn’t happen over night, but with guidance, motivation, and commitment (and a little kick in the butt every now and then), we will reach our goals!
Share something about yourself that can’t be found on your resume.
I love home-baked cookies. There is absolutely no nutritional label detailing calories.
Who is/has been your role model/mentor? And what is one key thing they taught you?
My sister-in-law, Susan Kooring, was a mentor to me at a young age. She taught me to always go out of my way to make people feel special.
If you could travel anywhere in the world – money is not an issue – where would you go and why?
Europe. I love the architecture and most of all the history associated with the European countries.
What is a motto or phrase you live and/or work by?
“Helping others succeed is my success” is on my business card, but personally, my dream is to inspire women that they can be so much more than they can possibly imagine. Most women have no idea of their potential.
Who is your must-listen-to or must-read author, blog or video blog? How do they inspire, motivate, encourage and/or help you?
This is a tough question. I love so many authors and get something different from each one. My first exposure to personal development was about 15 years ago to Andy Andrews. He teaches great principles in a story format so it was a great introduction for a newbie like me. I like Brene Brown for spiritual or self-help and Darren Hardy is great for business and personal development helping me make changes in my daily practices. I recently was at a crossroad in life of where to go next and I read The Passion Test by Janet and Chris Attwood. I would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to know their “why.”
Any last words of wisdom to share with UTWNG members and future members?
I’ve always had the firm belief that my business only grows as much as I grow personally and help other people to grow. So if I feel stagnant in my business it’s because I need to “take a look under the hood” and work on me personally. I want to work with motivated, committed and rockstar people so I know that I need to be that same type of person in order to attract those people into my life so that I can help them.
by Utah Women's Networking Group | Jan 30, 2017 | Business Member, Member Feature, Sponsor, Utah Women's Networking Group, UTWNG, UTWNG Role
We Invite You to Meet… Bekka Carlson!
We love being able to feature members of the UTWNG, and we are excited to highlight Bekka Carlson with Bekka Carlson Agency – State Farm.
The Bekka Carlson Agency serves Salt Lake City and surrounding locations. They specialize in protecting your lifestyle, income, and family. The seek to help clients with home, auto, life, and renter’s insurance. Their mission is to insure what’s important to you!
Bekka has moved around. She was born in Utah, grew up in Eugene, Oregon, went to college in Missouri, worked in LA for a bit, and then landed back in Utah. She is a big sports fan (you will have to ask her what teams) and loves animals (who doesn’t?).
Curious minds want to know Bekka’s answers to our six questions:
Share something about yourself that can’t be found on your resume.
Growing up I was convinced I was going to be a movie producer. I moved to Los Angeles after college and was able to work on a few films; Rush Hour 3, Pineapple Express and Into The Wild.
Who is/has been your role model/mentor? And what is one key thing they taught you?
When I was in college I was lucky enough to have a basketball scholarship. I didn’t think that my basketball coach would’ve been my long-time mentor, but she ended up being influential by repeating frequently that the two things anyone can control outside of their physical abilities are their attitude and their effort. I find that to be true and I think it’s smart to live by.
If you could travel anywhere in the world – money is not an issue – where would you go and why?
I would obviously be Diane Lane in Under The Tuscan Sun.
What is a motto or phrase you live and/or work by?
In the time it usually takes you to complain about not wanting to do something you can usually have that issue resolved. Also, be discerning and kind.
Who is your must-listen-to or must-read author, blog or video blog? How do they inspire, motivate, encourage and/or help you?
Jim Dale’s narration of the Harry Potter series. Buy it now and enjoy the journey.
Any last words of wisdom to share with UTWNG members and future members?
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the associations in the group. Thanks for letting me participate and looking forward to making much more.
Reach out to Bekka and tell her thanks for being such an awesome support of the UTWNG.
by Utah Women's Networking Group | Jan 30, 2017 | Ambassador, Area Connector, Business Member, Member Feature, Sponsor, Utah Women's Networking Group, UTWNG, UTWNG Role
Turn a Light on for… Jodie Turner!
Part of what makes the Utah Women’s Networking Group go around is our dedicated members who support us at every turn. One member, in particular, is Jodie Turner of Eagle Electric, Inc.
Jodie serves as Vice President for Eagle Electric which provides electrical contractor services for new, remodel, residential, and commercial projects. They offer a full 24-hour service department, and believe that no job is too small! Something cool to note, most of their management and key employees have been with Eagle for 10 or more years.
Let’s get to know a little more about Jodie. We put her to our six-question test:
Share something about yourself that can’t be found on your resume.
Tough question. I love classic muscle cars and can be found at car shows, either taking my car or just to see the others cars a lot of weekends when the weather is nice.
Who is/has been your role model/mentor? And what is one key thing they taught you?
My Dad. He taught me just about everything I know about my industry and continues to teach me. He also taught me that what you put out to the world comes back to you in waves (negative, positive, whatever).
If you could travel anywhere in the world – money is not an issue – where would you go and why?
Greece and Rome (not all of Italy, just Rome)! I really want to see the ancient ruins of Greece and Rome. I am fascinated with that era.
What is a motto or phrase you live and/or work by?
I have two: “Service Above Self” the Rotary motto and “Strive not to be a success, but rather be of value” – Albert Einstein. I believe living these two things will make a person rich, not necessarily always monetarily, but in life. But I also believe that you get back what you put into the world and then some.
Who is your must-listen-to or must-read author, blog or video blog? How do they inspire, motivate, encourage and/or help you?
I don’t really have any that I follow often really. “You Are a Bad Ass” by Jen Sincero changed a lot of my outlooks about myself, “The Compound Effect” by Darren Hardy really spoke to me and I’ve been trying to implement some of that. I could go on forever. I devour books usually!
Any last words of wisdom to share with UTWNG members and future members?
Get involved. Talk, listen and get to people in UTWNG and it will be the most beneficial and amazing thing you have ever done. So many women to look up to, support and help you through just about anything, and you will also find the reverse and have many women to help and support. It gives you a whole new world of friends, and who couldn’t use more friends?
Jodie is a bright light (no pun intended) in the UTWNG. And we love that she is a kickass woman helping to lead and running an electric company! At the next event, be sure to seek out Jodie and say hi.
