I am a solopreneur in marketing communications and the author of a new book for aspiring women entreprenerus called "Birthing the Elephant, the woman's go-for-it guide to overcoming the big challenges of launching a business" (Ten Speed Press). It's the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" of small-business books and takes women step by step through the emotional ups and downs of the launch cycle so they can stay motivated and on track for success!
My interests:
I love to read and relax with friends.
How I de-stress:
A nice hot bath, yoga, and a great read!
Best advice I've gotten:
Relax and breathe!
An adjective to describe me:
Creative
My favorite book:
Bridge of San Luis Rey
My favorite movie:
Singin' in the Rain
Family
Number of children:
1
Age of children:
17
Relationship status:
Married
Parenting advice I follow:
I learned early that the keys to building self-esteem in my son were showing him that he was lovable and capable -- and he is!
Parenting advice I ignore:
Being too concerned about
setting boundaries.
Favorite activity with my kids:
Playing with our four-legged
friend Watson, a lovable sheepdog mix who has his PhD
in Snackology!
Work
Work status:
Run my own business
Industry:
Writing & Editing
Name of business:
Abarbanel Communications
Hours worked per week:
20-40
How much I like my job:
I love it!
Job stress level:
Pretty stressful
Best thing about my job:
I can work at home and have total
flexibility and intensity. No corporate
politics!
Worst thing about my job:
I can get very cocoonish and begin
to feel isolated.
My dream job:
Writing all day in my beautiful seaside home surrounded by light and flowers.
Hi
Karin,
Welcome
to
Work
it,
Mom!
I
love
your
profile.
Your
dream
job:
sounds
wonderful.
Like
you,
I
work
from
home
and
I
agree
you
can
feel
cocooned
-
to
a
fault.
Finally,
a
PhD
in
Snackology
-
I
love
it!
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