Caryn Gottlieb FitzGerald has been writing since childhood.  She holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and a certificate in Women’s Studies from Florida Atlantic University in addition to a Masters degree in Professional Studies in Human Relations from NY Institute of Technology. Caryn is a former LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and has worked within the criminal justice system with medium security inmates as well as in the community sector and with survivors of domestic violence.

She has used her educational and career experience in creating unforeseen twists and turns in her written work.  Her writing style varies as Caryn finds herself comfortable in writing both fiction and non-fiction genres.  Caryn has been published in several arenas including psychological journals, newspapers, blogs, compilations, fiction and self-help books.

Caryn resides in a small town south of Fort Worth, Texas with her family.  She enjoys spending time outdoors and is actively involved with her daughter's school and in the local community.

"Fish Sticks, Books and Blue Jeans: Teaching kids to be thankful for everything (yes, even fish sticks) everyday!"  A gratitude workbook designed for children ages 5 and older with at least basic drawing and writing skills.  Fish Sticks includes simple writing and drawing exercises based on learning to focus on what is present within the child's life, offering gratitude and thankfulness for these things as well as learning how they can take action and do their part to create a better world. The book was based on the request of Caryn's then 6 year old daughter Sami, who simply asked for a gratitude workbook like the ones her parents had.  When none were able to found (for children), Sami replied "that's ok, we'll just make one!" and Fish Sticks, Books and Blue Jeans was born!

Brilliant Essence, founder, Astrid Stromberg  will be talking about the inner powers of the Mind, Body and Soul by empowering you to BE.

After 10 years in the corporate world, developing business for such companies as IBM-IFF, Aviva-Abeille Vie, New Frontiers, and International publishing company, Hatier, expanding her technical skills in therapy, psychology, management and leadership, Astrid turned to what she knew was her true mission in life; to share the empowering spiritual truths with the world. Psychic and Medium since birth, her uncanniness to assess personalities and situations, to offer immediately implementable solutions and solve crisis situations in record time has earned her world wide recognition, as a reader, an advisor and an inspirational speaker.

After having spoken on behalf of the United Nations Association for 7 years, and receiving a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in 2006 from U.S. House of Representatives, Member of Congress, Anna Esshoo, in recognition of outstanding and invaluable services to the community, Astrid now dedicates her services to the general public.

Her clients, worldwide, remain for the most part anonymous.

Find out more about Astrid on her website at www.BrilliantEssence.com.

Join Stacey Kannenberg on "Get Ready To Learn Mom" 1/27 with guest, Cathy Puett Miller, President of The Literacy Ambassador® (TLA, Inc.).  We'll be talking about Playing with the Sounds of the Language.

Engaged Interactive Read Aloud - what it looks like - fun, easy.  I can do it with an actual book "Goodnight Moon" since so many people know that story and we can make reading a book aloud work, even on radio if you are up to it!

Through varied avenues such as her award-winning Reading is for Everyone® tutorial model, her contributions to Educationworld.com as their national “Reading Coach” monthly columnist and her training for children, educators and parents, Cathy Puett Miller, The Literacy Ambassador®, spends her time spreading the news that reading can be fun, powerful and practical.  Formation of her new company, TLA, Inc. in 2008 has expanded her opportunities to do just that.  For more information on Cathy's book, "Powerful Picture Books" and two titles that work well together:  Anytime Reading Readiness (for parents of 3-6 year olds) and Before They Read (for teachers in preschool and kindergarten), please click here.

Mrs. Miller received the coveted 2003 National Silver Award for investigative educational reporting from Parenting Publications of America.  Mrs. Miller’s most recent projects involve presenting at regional and state reading conferences, creating and managing the pilot of the Madison County AL United Way's Fun Learning Moments school readiness initiative, writing books for parents and educators on early literacy, and conducting a national research study on at-home reading.

Diana Ennen is the President of Virtual Word Publishng, www.virtualwordpublishing.com where she specializes in publicity and marketing.  She’s also the co-author of numerous books including So You Want to Work at Home Mom: The Christian’s Guide to Starting a Home-Based Business and Virtual Assistant - The Series: Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA and accompanying Workbook .  Diana loves publicity and thrives on getting media attention both for herself and for her clients. 

She has been featured in numerous books and magazines including Forbes, Family Circle, Readers Digest, Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Woman's World, etc.  One of her true passions is helping others start their own business and she remains extremely active online mentoring and providing expert advice on business start-ups.  She is a wife and mother to three terrific kids and a very supportive husband.

Join us on 1/13/10 with Social Media Guru & Mom Biz Coach Lara Gallaway who was listed in Forbes as the one of the Top 30 Influential Mom Entrepreneurs to FOLLOW on Twitter!!

Lara Galloway, The Mom Biz Coach, is a sought-after business coach, speaker, writer and Blog Talk Radio show host in the mom entrepreneur world. Her work has helped countless mompreneurs define success on their own terms and achieve it. Her signature training program, The Mom Biz Makeover, teaches mompreneurs how to create a sustainable business that fits into their family life and still allows them to achieve success on their own terms. Known for her pay-it-forward attitude and love of helping others, Lara's Engagement Marketing Strategy allows her to take a passive approach to earning income and an aggressive approach to spending quality time with family. Join her on Thursdays for her Audio Blog on BlogTalkRadio.com/MomBizCoach and on Tuesdays for her WoMEN: What Mom Entrepreneurs Need Teleseminar Series (a free series, but you must register for the calls by signing up at www.whatmomentrepreneursneed.com). And she’s nearly always in her “Twitter Office”: www.twitter.com/mombizcoach.