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What is Personal Branding?

Posted on by Odette Fernandez

Personal branding.

Brand photography is a powerful business tool. It helps you develop your personal brand.

But, what is personal branding?

Personal Brand
Odette Photo+Art Branding session with TrueDent Family Dentistry | www.truedentfamilydentistry.com

Personalbrand.Com defines it as “The intentional effort to create and influence public perception of an individual by positioning them as an authority in their industry, elevating their credibility, and differentiating themselves from the competition, to ultimately advance their career, increase their circle of influence, and have a larger impact.”

They add: “A personal brand is rooted in the minds of people in the market. Personal branding is the effort to communicate and present your value to the world.”

Personal branding is perfect for entrepreneurs, influencers, speakers, professionals, actors, and small business owners. But, building a personal brand isn’t exclusive to them. We all need a compelling personal brand to make an impact in this world.

Before people spend money or do business with you, they like to feel like they know you. Studies show 70-80% of people research a company before doing business. That’s why personal branding is so important. It highlights your unique set of skills, experience, and personality.

How to build a personal brand.

The aim is to create a powerful brand, online and offline. That’s how we build relationships and connections with people throughout the world.

Personal branding tips

1. Sell an experience, not just a product.

Discover what’s special about you and your brand: your unique selling proposition (USP). That’s the secret sauce that will make you stand out from the competition.

2. Show your authentic self.

Your personal brand allows you to show current and potential clients your skillset and strengths. That way, you build trust with the people that matter. This is key to developing a successful personal brand and becoming genuinely influential.

3. Be consistent.

Choose a niche and stick to it. Create the content your audience is interested in, not what you think they want. Then, get your content in front of the right people at the right time in their buyer’s journey.

Personal Branding
Branding session with TrueDent Family Dentistry | www.truedentfamilydentistry.com

Pro tip:

Your social media must be visually appealing on every platform.

Show the real you with professional branding images that will enhance your brand, do the selling for you, and make you money while you sleep.

Tell your story consistently, and more people will engage/follow/share your content.

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Branding session with TrueDent Family Dentistry | www.truedentfamilydentistry.com

To build your personal brand, you can ask yourself these questions:

What’s your skillset?

What makes you different?

What’s your niche?

What are your core beliefs and values?

What problem do you solve?

What’s your message?

Who are your ideal clients?

What do you want to be known for?

 

Check these successful personal branding examples.

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Branding session with TrueDent Family Dentistry | www.truedentfamilydentistry.com

Final words about personal branding

By serving and helping your audience, you will build a community of like-minded people that value your skills and sees you as an expert in your industry.

If you are asking yourself when you should start building your personal brand.

The answer is “Now”.

This article was first published in What’s Personal Branding by Odette Photo+Art

Spotlight: KVP Custom Orthotics

Posted on by Odette Fernandez

KVP Custom Orthotics

For this week’s Spotlight, we want to present you a company that leads the veterinary marketplace when it comes to custom orthotics: KVP Custom Orthotics

KVP Custom Orthotics
KVP Custom Orthotics

 

What can you tell us about KVP Custom Orthotics?

We founded KVP Custom Orthotics in 1964. KVP entered the veterinary marketplace with the introduction of its Saf-T-Shield™ Elizabethan Collar. Widely praised by veterinarians and their technicians as innovative, highly effective, and a great value, the Saf-T-Shield™ collar set the standard for every KVP product that would follow. More than 50 years later, KVP offers the world’s largest selection of recovery collars — from mice to mastiffs.

Our product line doesn’t stop there. We have the world’s largest selection of recovery collars, quality surgical supplies, and effective patient care products. KVP proudly carries the full KONG® catalog, including the veterinary-exclusive KONG® Blue™ as well as products from the well-loved brands FURminator® and Nature’s Miracle™.

What makes your offer unique?

We deliver the best quality braces, and I will write original good quality content for your website.

What are the advantages of online Orthopedic Braces for dogs?

After surgery, your dog will heal quicker. When your dog undergoes surgery, the brace is a perfect way to help them heal faster. This knee brace enables routine healing and new scar tissue development, which dramatically decreases re-injury risk. Often, your dog will avoid surgery. An older dog is often not suitable for surgery, so you need to consider an alternative method. Likewise, many pet owners prefer to avoid surgery because it is costly and presents a risk of further severe complications.
Quality knee brace = No surgery
It is more likely that your dog won’t need surgery with the right knee brace because the knee will probably recover.
Your dog can lead a happy and safe life.
The greatest excuse to get your dog a knee brace is to be able to go back to being the fun-loving, happy puppet they used to be. Much like humans, dogs are not themselves when they are distressed. A knee brace makes them feel better, right away, and in the long term, and not every dog knee brace will offer you these benefits.

What braces are options available?

Here you have two options for orthopedic braces.

  • A knee brace that is ready to ship and can be at your home as early as tomorrow
  • Custom orthopedic braces for dogs (fitting knee brace) can better accommodate your dog but takes a few more days to deliver. Either way, your furry pal is going to be ecstatic again. A happy pet means a more joyful and satisfied You!

Have there been any changes in your business approach after Covid-19?

Yes, we have become more cautious and taking all the necessary precautions to help our clients. For us, clients are like our family members.

What challenges do you see ahead?

Challenges are never going to stop, and we, as a team, believe in overcoming each of them to make the best of the time we have at present.

What future projects does your business have?

Making better dog braces and try to make it affordable for everybody out there to help out the Dogs because we love pets.

What message would you send to your followers?

Please take care, be safe in such difficult times, stay with your family/friends, and support each other mentally and physically.

If you were to define your business in one word, how would you do it?

Care

Is there anything you would like to add?

All I want is to help out as many people as possible with the right knowledge and experience that I’ve gained.

Where can you find orthopedic braces for dogs?

Mainly, after some injury, your dog off-balanced sloppily sits on one side or tries keeping the leg up while it attempts to run. The reason behind this might be that your dog has torn the
cranial cruciate ligament (CCL).
It is the leading orthopedic condition in dogs. Many dogs appear to have trouble walking, either due to injury, old age, or chronic genetic disorders.
You can make their condition better using a knee brace, which can provide your dog with a comfortable and relaxed feeling. There are several ways to find orthopedic braces for dogs, but nowadays, the online option is the best, accessible, affordable, and effortless.

KVP Custom Orthotics’s Contact Info

https://kvportho.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kvportho

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Utility Avenue’s Spotlight focuses on promoting inspiring businesses every week. For a chance to be interviewed, contact us at support@utilityavenue.com with the subject Spotlight.

Best Online Teaching Jobs

Posted on by Odette Fernandez

Online teaching jobs are all the rage right now. If you’ve considered teaching online, this is definitely the time to do it. The pandemic has shown educators that they’re capable of more than they ever thought possible. So many have discovered they actually really enjoy teaching online. So that begs the question – where are the best online teaching jobs? And what are the best companies to work for?

In this article, you’ll learn all about the top 5, absolute best teaching jobs out there. Then, pick the path that’s best for you!

Let’s get into it.

Best Online Teaching Jobs

Online Teaching Jobs with Magic Ears

Being a teacher for Magic Ears seriously is one of the best online teaching jobs out there in 2020.

This online ESL company doesn’t get enough love.

Firstly, it’s important to note that Magic Ears is one of the highest online English teaching jobs out there!

Did that get your attention? Good, because there’s more.

Secondly, their platform is super fun and engaging. Kids love using it, and teachers enjoy facilitating instruction with it.

Thirdly, they have a very flexible cancellation policy. This is especially great if you want to teach English online with multiple companies or teach full-time at a brick-and-mortar school.

As online teaching jobs go, Magic Ears is one of our favorite companies.

Requirements

To be hired, applicants must:

  • Passionate about teaching! The smiles should come through. 🙂
  • Be an English native speaker from the U.S. or Canada.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject, or be a student actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree (must provide official transcript)
  • Have a 120-hour ESL Certification*
  • ESL/teaching experience preferred

Please note that they are currently holding California residents’ applications due to AB5 restrictions (as are most other companies that hire home-based, online English teachers).

Technology Requirements

After you consider your personal qualifications, you should consider the technology you have available to you.

  • Computer with: CPU: i5-6200 and newer generations.
  • At least 4GB RAM
  • Stable internet connection with: Upload speed: 5Mbps. Download speed: 20Mbps.
  • An “over-the-ears” headset with microphone.

Please note that teachers cannot use in-ear headphones to teach classes.

Application Process

This image is directly from their website, and it outlines the application process with Magic Ears:

When you apply, allow up to 2 business days for processing at each step.

Throughout the application process, there are two places where you can find updates on your application’s status:

  1. The email with which you applied (check your spam folder).
  2. The Teacher Portal

Once you start the application process on the teacher portal, you can use the “Contact Us” link in your portal to easily reach out to Magic Ears when needed.

Payment

The payment system for most online teaching companies can be a bit confusing.

Their base pay ranges from $7.50-$10 per class depending on qualifications.

With the two available bonuses, your base pay can rise to $9.50-$12 per class for a total of $19-$24/hr. Most online teachers with Magic Ears are earning between $17 and $26 per hour.

The photo below better explains the pay structure for Magic Ears:

top 5 online teaching jobs

 

Online Teaching Jobs with iTutor Group

iTutor definitely ranks as being one of the best online teaching jobs available in 2020!

One teacher in our group made over $1,000 in ten days, just from teaching online with iTutor Group.

Imagine what you could do in a month!

Unlike other online teaching jobs, the company schedules bookings for you.

This means it’s easy for new teachers to break into the market and earn quickly.

Requirements

To to be hired, applicants must:

  • Uniquely, iTutor Group does not require teachers to be native speakers.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • TESL, TEFL, or TESOL certification
  • Minimum 5 hours of availability per week during peak times in China.

Please note that they are currently holding California residents’ applications due to AB5 restrictions (as are most other companies that hire home-based, online English teachers).

Technology Requirements

After you consider your personal qualifications, you should consider the technology you have available to you.

  • Desktop/Laptop PC: Intel Core2 Duo processor or better (no netbook or tablet).
  • Windows operating system: Windows 7 or 8 Internet Explorer web browser: Version 9 or higher. Mac: OS 10.11.12 or above (no iPad)
  • RAM: 2GB or more
  • Internet Speed: Minimum 800 Kbps download, and 500 Kbps upload wired internet connection: Cable, DSL, or Fiber Optics (no wireless connection).
  • Webcam: Either built-in or preferably high quality Creative, Logitech, or comparable.

Please note that teachers cannot use in-ear headphones to teach classes.

Application Process

The application process for iTutor Group is very straightforward.

  1. Apply (very quickly!)
  2. Select an interview time (you’ll be contacted if you pass the initial screening)
  3. You’ll hear back about your interview result quickly – usually, it’s a matter of days.
  4. Once you’re good to go, you’ll set your availability and start teaching!

Payment

Your payment includes a basic rate, with incentives added on top of that.

Performance bonuses compound upon each other each month, depending on some factors, including how students rate you and how often you teach.

Online Teaching Jobs with GoGo Kid

Online teachers who work with GoGo Kid often cite how much the company cares for its employees.

This is why we’ve included it on our best-of list of online teaching jobs for 2020.

Another factor that sets GoGo Kid apart is the fact that you can teach online with GoGo Kid from anywhere in the world, so long as you’re eligible to be hired with them.

GoGo Kid has some of the most flexible requirements of any online ESL teaching company out there. However, it also means it can be competitive.

Be sure that you read all of the requirements and follow all instructions correctly the first time!

Requirements

To teach online with GoGo Kid, applicants should:

  • Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Have at least one year of experience working with children
  • Have a stable internet connection
  • Be willing to communicate not only with the students but also with the parents.

Technology Requirements

After you consider your personal qualifications, you should consider the technology you have available to you.

  • System: Mac OS 10.8x or higher. Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or higher.
  • Memory & CPU: At least 4GB RAM, Intel Core i3 above
  • HD External camera or HD integrated camera.
  • A headset with a microphone, stable output, and input
  • Wired DSL Internet Connection – at least 20 Mbps

Application Process

The application process for GoGo Kids is also very easy compared to other online teaching jobs out there.

  1. Complete an online application (Sign up + Basic Information)
  2. Schedule an interview
  3. Attend an orientation program
    • a. Orientation Quiz
    • b. One-to-Many Live Training Session
    • c. One-on-One Mock Class Training Session
  4. Submit the paperwork
  5. Sign the contract

Payment

Your payment includes a basic rate, with incentives added on top of that.

Performance bonuses compound upon each other each month, depending on several factors, including how students rate you and how often you teach.

Check out their payment matrix below:

Class Payment Per Class Remarks
Base Pay(Level 1) USD 7~10 based on your credentials and interview performance.
Base Pay(Level 2) USD 7~10 based on your credentials and interview performance.
Credit Score(Level 3) USD (7~10)+($1.5~$2)*100% Today’s Credit Score and Classes Completed Today
Credit Score(Level 4) USD (7~10)+($1.5~$2)*110% Today’s Credit Score and Classes Completed Today
Credit Score(Level 5) USD (7~10)+($1.5~$2)*125% Today’s Credit Score and Classes Completed Today
Total per one hour USD 14~25

 

Online Teaching Jobs with Q Kids

QKids is known in the online teacher world as having one of the most flexible cancellation policies.

Limited Attendance policies require 24-hour notice for schedule changes and a minimum of 5-hour notice to maintain overall attendance fee eligibility.

This makes it a great supplementary income stream for educators teaching online through other platforms.

The teaching style is also different, as everything is taught through games and play.

Requirements

To teach online with Q Kids, an applicant should be:

  • Eligible to legally work in the U.S. or Canada
  • Holding a Bachelor’s degree
  • Certified with a teaching license or holding an English teaching certificate (TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, ESL)
  • These are all required before lessons are assigned.

Technology Requirements

As it is with any online teaching company, technology requirements must be considered.

Here are the minimum technology requirements for those seeking online teaching jobs with Q Kids:

  • Minimum upload speed: 2Mbps. Minimum download speed: 4Mbps.
  • Test your speed here: http://www.speedtest.net/
  • *Cable connection is recommended.

Application Process

Here’s the application process with Q Kids:

  1. Apply with all required materials
  2. Initial screening
  3. Demo Interview 1
  4. Demo Interview 2
  5. Trial Classes & Background Check
  6. Secure your contract!

Payment

Q Kids has an involved pay structure, so see the full details laid out below:

  • $4 base pay for standby lessons (approximately 10 minutes with no teaching required).
  • $1 Performance incentive for each lesson based on family review
  • $1 Attendance Bonus for each lesson once a minimum of 15 lessons are taught in a week.

Online Teaching Jobs with VIP KID

Of course, I’d be remiss to exclude VIP KID when discussing online teaching jobs!

VIP KID is possibly the juggernaut of the industry.

On top of being one of the most popular TESL company, they also offer multiple revenue streams to teachers.

On top of teaching English online, you can earn incentives for completing classes and recruiting other people to become VIP KID teachers!

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for VIP KID, you must have:

  • A Bachelor’s degree (can be in any field)
  • Work authorization for the U.S. or Canada
  • Two years of experience teaching, coaching, tutoring, and/or mentoring
  • Highly reliable technology

Technology Requirements

Since VIP KID is such a well-established company, it has a reputation to uphold.

This means they have some pretty weighty technical requirements:

  • Desktop, Laptop, Macbook, iPad, or Microsoft Surface (no Chromebooks)
  • Windows 7, 8, and 10; Mac OS 10.X or higher operating system (Linux and Chrome OS are NOT supported by VIPKid)
  • Intel i5 processor or higher
  • 8GB RAM or higher
  • Fast and stable internet connection will make a smooth teaching and learning experience. Ideally, a wired high-speed internet connection of ≥ 25 Mb/s

Application Process

Here’s the application process with Q Kids:

  1. Apply with all required materials
  2. Initial screening
  3. Demo Interview 1
  4. Demo Interview 2
  5. Trial Classes & Background Check
  6. Secure your contract!

Payment

Here are all of the ways to maximize your income with VIP KID:

  • The base pay rate is $7-$9 per class
  • $1 attendance bonus per class
  • Extra $0.50 for every class taught after teaching a minimum of 30 lessons in a month
  • Extra $1 for every class taught after teaching 45 classes in a month

 

References

Brittany Verlenich published this guest post first here: https://travelingteachers.co/2020/08/06/the-5-best-online-teaching-jobs-in-2020/

Join the Traveling Teachers community. They’re committed to helping you find your perfect path to teaching online.

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Utility Avenue’s Spotlight focuses on promoting inspiring businesses every week. For a chance to be interviewed, contact us at support@utilityavenue.com with the subject Spotlight.

Spotlight: Soul Essentials Healing

Posted on by Odette Fernandez

Soul Essentials Healing.

For this week’s Utility Avenue’s Spotlight, we present you April Gaines: a Professional Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counselor. She is also a Certified Alcohol and Addictions Counselor through McBap. April has 18 different degrees and certificates in mental health, substance abuse, wellness, and spirituality fields. April is also two times over Reiki Energy Healing Master. An Ama Deus Energy Healer. A certified Hypnotherapist. A certified Auricular Acupuncturist.

What can you tell us about yourself?

I have spent over a decade in counseling, helping my clients heal from past traumas, low self-esteem, negative thinking, false beliefs, and anxiety. My passion is helping people develop permanent self-esteem and inner peace through awareness. Teaching them to have innate worth and value in this life.

As a mom of five girls, a bonus mom to her niece, and a grandmother of twelve grandkids, I value family, creating memories, teaching, and learning.
Recently, I have decided to move my career online by creating healing and spiritual courses, serving on spiritual panels as a speaker, and speaking on webinars, masterminds, and podcasts.
I want to help heal as many souls as I can in one lifetime.

What were the main challenges at the beginning?

Getting visible online. Getting out there and getting people to know about my business is the most difficult.

Who was the most supportive of your idea?

My daughters, other close friends, past clients, and even current clients are the most supportive of my business ideas.

What is the main target audience of your business?

My main audience is people who are tired of feeling depressed, anxious and who want to change. Who wants to be free from negative thinking and want to have inner peace and self-esteem that is permanent.

What makes your offer unique?

I have a unique way of explaining the ideas and concepts I teach in a way that is easy to apply and creates permanent change in the lives of the people I work with.

Do you have any other passions?

I have spent over 20 years on a life journey gaining as much knowledge and wisdom about the human mind, self-esteem, and spirituality. A psychic-medium, a hypnotherapist, an energy healer, and an auricular acupuncturist, I also have special certificates and training in addiction, and am really good at helping people learn to understand addiction and stay sober.

If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

I’m not sure that I would do much differently in my life as I believe everything that has happened in my life was part of the divine plan and needed to happen to become the person I am today.

What future projects does your business have?

I have developed two courses at this time. One on permanent self-esteem. One on tarot card mastery. I plan on making a course on changing your core beliefs. Then, one on what is the psychic ability and maybe one on talking to people on the other side. I intend to write a few books as well in my time. My ultimate goal is to have these courses on Udemy and Teachable. Then, to take my story and teachings and begin speaking for a living so that I may help to heal as many people as I can in one lifetime.

What challenges do you see ahead of you?

My challenges right now are to get out there and to get noticed.

What message would you send to your followers?

I want everyone to know that you do not have to live with depression, anxiety, negative thoughts, low self-esteem. You have permanent worth just because. You can have inner peace and be free.

Define your business in one sentence.

My business: Soul Essentials Healing – The Self-Improvement Journey. Learn how to heal your soul and have permanent self-esteem and inner peace.

 

Contact Info

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Utility Avenue’s Spotlight focuses on promoting inspiring businesses every week. For a chance to be interviewed, contact us at support@utilityavenue.com with the subject Spotlight.

Follow Utility Avenue

Posted on by Odette Fernandez

utility avenue logoBy now, you might know what Utility Avenue is.

Or maybe not! But if you don’t and you want to know more, well, check this article.

What’s Utility Avenue?

Utility Avenue is a community marketplace where you can buy and sell your
services.

Why was Utility Avenue born?

Because we care about you. Because everyone deserves fair pay.

The thing is, most gig-economy platforms (like Uber, Thumbtack, and others) and contractors keep a significant percentage (some even 50%) when you use them to sell your services. If you are the one who does the job, you should be making the most amount of money, am I right?

Nobody likes to lose $$$ to intermediaries.

BUT imagine

if you could turn your hobbies and skills into cash… and make more money doing less work?

You could become a successful business owner doing what you love!
We care about you and, to help, we created Utility Avenue:
A community marketplace for you to buy and sell services, and turn your skills or hobbies into money so you can thrive.

If you are

  • an entrepreneur or a small business owner?
  • a freelancer or need extra income?
  • you have a business idea, but don’t have clients or don’t have the platform?
  • you work for someone who takes a high percentage of your service?
  • you have a service company that has associates instead of employees?

Then, Utility Avenue is for you.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Easy-peasy!

You download our free app. You pay $0.50 cents only when you sell a service.

You list your offers. Manage them effortlessly

You get hired. Reach more clients and be the first person they think of when they need
a service.

WHY UTILITY AVENUE?

We get it – you might say “Ugh, another gig platform”, but when you use Utility Avenue:
– you don’t lose money to an intermediary.
– you communicate directly with the client.
– you get paid, fast and easy, straight to your account.

We only charge 0.50 cents when you sell a service so you can make more money with
less work.

Seriously, if you have five minutes, download the app, list your services… and see for
yourself.

JOIN THE UTILITY AVENUE COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE

Make money and save money easily on the same platform.

And if you want to support us and follow us, we would really appreciate it.  Also, our Utility Avenue blog covers a wide range
of topics, including entrepreneurship, business, innovation, leadership, mindset, and
others. We are accepting applications for guest bloggers
and business
spotlights.

Follow Utility Avenue on Facebook

Follow Utility Avenue on Instagram

 

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Follow Utility Avenue on LinkedIn

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Follow Utility Avenue and let us support you

We are continuing to improve our platform and experience for our users everywhere.

You all are an integral part of our continued growth.

Thank you for being a part of our community and for providing your valuable feedback so we can better serve you.

Spotlight: Miraya Arts

Posted on by Odette Fernandez

This week, our Utility Avenue’s Spotlight spotlights Pooja Doshi, founder, and owner of Miraya Arts. She wants to promote globally, Indian art and craft and create an ecosystem for our Indian craftsmen. Her incredible work supports many local craftsmen in India

Today, we share her own words about her journey. Without further ado.

Miraya Arts

Pooja Doshi, founder and owner of Miraya Arts

I am a commerce graduate and post that did a course in designing from NIFT, Delhi. I am blessed with a loving and supporting family. My venture Miraya Arts is an outcome of my interest in art and creativity.

“I believe that when Your Passion becomes your profession, it’s a blessing and a dream come true!”

This is true for my venture, Miraya Arts which is a bespoke gifts and gift packaging solutions provider.

My Venture is five years old and completely running on self-funding. To date, we have successfully delivered products and services to more than 800 clients globally. It feels proud to have more than 400 products in my collection and my work supports close to 25 skilled artisans who make our products.

I have a vision to curate and deliver innovative and quality gifts for our clients and organize the gifting sector. Through my work, I aim to promote globally, Indian art and craft and create an ecosystem for our Indian craftsmen.

I am an active member of organizations like the Ficci Flo-Pune chapter and other groups that help in women empowerment and to support Indian art and craft. It was a pleasure to be an active volunteer for Flo Pune Haat 2019 organized by Ficci Flo-Pune Chapter where we brought together 130 Indian craftsmen, artisans, Self-help groups, and women entrepreneurs on one platform to exhibit and promote their talent and skills.

Achievements

I won the Rising Star Award in November, 2017 in the Entrepreneurship Category by We are the city Organization (U.K based) which was organized on the National level.

I was also nominated for Nari Shakti Awards, 2018 in the Business and Entrepreneurship category.

My venture Miraya Arts won the Burgundy Achiever Award at the Digital Women Awards 2018 organized by She the People.TV.

Miraya Arts has been selected as one of the finalists in the Best Wedding Favors Category in Wedding Vows Awards 2019, Asia largest wedding related event.

Awarded as one of the 51 most influential women in Pune, 2019 in the Entrepreneurs category by Brijbhoomi Foundation.

Awarded The Digital Women Awards 2019 (Ecommerce category) organized by SheThePeople.TV and Google.

Featured in Flo National Compendium of 100 successful women in MSME sector, supported by ministry of MSME, Govt of India

Write-ups

Various write-ups published on different platforms for Miraya Arts and my entrepreneurial journey:

https://www.facebook.com/narishaktiawards/posts/876151709234001

https://www.efcink.com/poojas-dreams-became-reality-dared-believe/

http://3.wearethecity.in/pooja-doshi-miraya-arts/

An interview on my Entrepreneurship journey has been featured by Woman TV IN 2018.

 

Miraya Arts’ Contact Info

www.mirayaarts.in

Facebook.com/mirayaarts

Instagram.com/mirayaarts

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9tU16qZo24mHeaSaul9ow

Email:mirayaarts@gmail.com

Call/Whatsapp:+919920181895

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Utility Avenue’s Spotlight focuses on promoting inspiring businesses every week. For a chance to be interviewed, contact us at support@utilityavenue.com with the subject Spotlight.

#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.

Posted on by Odette Fernandez

#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.

It is a fact. “Empowered women empower women”.

This time, female-owned local businesses teamed up in their first #SupportYourLocalGirlBoss event in Coral Springs, Florida. Hosted by Karma Bath & Body, the first part of the event was very successful. In our weekly Spotlight, let’s know more about it.

 

#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.
#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.

Who is KARMA BATH & BODY CO?

Karma Bath & Body Co is a small family-owned, cruelty-free, handcrafted skin & body care business. We are passionate about creating products that are good for you and your pockets!

Where can we find you?

We are located at 11471 W Sample Rd, #2, Coral Springs Florida, 33065. Directly across the street from Pizza Time!

#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.
Karma Bath & Body Co.

What’s the most popular Karma product?

Aside from our Whipped Soap Scrub, we’d have to say our #CreateYourOwnKarma line! In-store, we carry various unscented & uncolored products such as Sugar Scrubs & Body Butters that you can personalize on the spot! With over 300 fragrances that rotate every other month, you can create over one thousand different combinations!

#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.

Can you describe KARMA BATH & BODY CO in one sentence?

A unique, fun & personalized experience to fit all your body care needs!

KARMA BATH & BODY CO

 

What is it like to run a local small business in times of Covid-19?

Definitely interesting! As challenging as this Virus has been, it has allowed us to form new and strengthen existing relationships within our community.  With the support of our wonderful customers, we have been able to grow our business during these difficult times, and we look forward to being a part of the Coral Springs community for many years to come.

#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.
#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.

What can you tell us about the #SupportYourLocalGirlBoss event?

This is an event we created to bring all Female Owned businesses together to support one another. It’s essential to work together, especially during a time like this. We had a blast at weekend one and plan to make this a recurring event!

#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co.
#SupportYourLocalGirlBoss vendors

Which were the main takeaways of the first part of the event?

The love and support that our new & existing customers showed not only us but to each girl boss that attended that day. We are so fortunate to be surrounded by such talented & creative ladies.

GIRL BOSS WEEKEND ONE

Destiny Aquino, Floral arrangements
Destiny Dixon, Custom Wire Wrap Jewelry
Kyra Poulos with Sunday Southern, custom masks & zipper bags
Sarah Lovelady with Fancy Pants Clothing Co 
Jennifer Polito with Color Street Nails
Kim Kam with Karpe Diem Travel

GIRL BOSS WEEKEND TWO 

Kyra Poulos with Sunday Southern, custom masks & zipper bags
Crystal, with Riley Black Designs, custom gifts & creations
Danielle Marsh custom jewelry with Sandbox Shoppe
Stephanie Masselli with Lady Eleanor Co, hair accessories and bows
Jackie Tomestic with Lite Infusions Aromatherapy, soy candles & melts with essential oils
Sarah Lovelady with Fancy Pants Clothing Co 
Karma Bath & Body Co.
Karma Bath & Body Co.

What future projects do you have?

We are always working on something! To share a few, we have a huge line of Halloween themed hand-painted bath bombs coming soon, as well as a Trick Or Treat event, more #GirlBoss events sprinkled throughout the upcoming months, our Holiday line, and our annual fill your own Bath Salt Christmas ornament party!

 

What message would you send to your customers?

We are forever grateful for your support and your business. Without you all, we would not be able to follow our dreams every day. Thank you for everything. We appreciate you all.

Karma Bath & Body Co.
Karma Bath & Body Co.

Is there anything you would like to add?

We want to let the community know that we are providing a safe space for you and your kiddos to come & create their very own bath bombs, with a private entrance and bathroom. We are adhering to all of the social distancing guidelines and sanitizing all utensils and molds used. Our employees will be instructing your group on how to make your experience the bomb! We have over 25 fragrances, 12 colors, and ten shimmers to choose from to make each bath bomb personalized. It is a fun way to get creative & work together with your group. It is an excellent experience for kids, teens, and adults!

Final words about #SupportYourLocalGirlBoss

So, the invitation is made.

Make sure you #SupportYourLocalGirlBoss with Karma Bath & Body Co this weekend, and for your local skincare needs. They want to offer a special code for you and your readers. Use coupon code YAY10 to get 10% off each participating person in your group.

 

Karma Bath & Body Co.’s Contact Info

KarmaBathCo.com
954-263-7340
IG @KarmaBathCo
FB @KarmaBathC
Email: MyKarmaGifts@gmail.com

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Spotlight: Lotus Wellness Center with Uma Alexandra

Posted on by Odette Fernandez

When there is a will, there is a way, even when people doubt you. Uma Alexandra Beepat is an example. She is the CEO and Owner of the Lotus Wellness Center and The Lotus and The Light Metaphysical Center. Today, she shares her entrepreneurial journey in Utility Avenue’s weekly Spotlight.

Lotus Wellness Center's CEO Uma Alexandra Beepat
Photo Credit: Julie Socher

What can you tell us about yourself?

My name is Uma Alexandra Beepat. I am the CEO and Owner of the Lotus Wellness Center and The Lotus and The Light Metaphysical Center. Also, I’m the President of the Manassas Holistic Chamber of Commerce and a Premier doTERRA Consultant. I have owned my center for the past 11 years and have worked on over 10,000 clients in personal sessions. I teach a wide variety of self-development, spiritual and psychic development classes. They are geared mostly to women in their late 30’s to early 60’s who are experiencing a shift in consciousness and desiring more quality in life through service and community.

What were the origins of your business?

While I have always been a psychic medium, my origins in this field started as a licensed massage therapist in 2009. It was through massage of clients that my psychic abilities developed and took my career down a different path.

What were the main challenges at the beginning?

The main challenges at the beginning were all me. I fought this and didn’t want to be in this field. However, I am what they call a natural medium and have had these abilities since birth, so either I learned about myself, or I continued to fight who I was. I, of course, chose the former. Once I committed, things became easier.

Who was the most supportive of your idea?

The most supportive person of my idea of opening a metaphysical wellness center was myself. My friends and family were concerned and didn’t see it thriving. Honestly, I am not mad or upset about it. The lack of support, in the beginning, is what pushed me to succeed. I needed to show everyone that following your calling, however crazy it may sound, is the right path to success and happiness.

What is the primary target audience of your business?

The target audience for my business is specifically men and women between the ages of late 30s to early 60s who are experiencing a spiritual awakening. Spiritual awakening comes to us all when the material things in life no longer soothe or excite us. We want more and desire more in life. That is where I step in as a guide, helping people rediscover themselves, their joys and passions to create a life that is happy, peaceful, and meaningful.

What makes your offer unique?

What makes my offer unique is the nature of the business I am in. Whereas most coaches focus on mindset, I focus on the spiritual aspect of a person and reconnecting them to their soul purpose.

Do you have any other passions?

Honestly, my job is my passion. I can easily work 60-80 hours a week without feeling it or thinking about it. I love helping people, spreading awareness, and creating classes and events that bring joy to people! When I DO have free time, I like to read and spend my days at the beach soaking up the natural energy of the environment.

If you could go back in time, what would you do differently?

If I could go back in time, I would not let those of my past who were mean to me or tried to put me and my business down affect me as much. I would give them adequate attention and no more, choosing instead to focus on my business and what I create.

What future projects does your business have?

Currently, I am working on my second book, Chronicles of a Spirit Walker, which details some of my experiences as a psychic medium, including my recent near-death experience in January.

What challenges do you see ahead of you?

Currently, the challenges I face as a small business owner are the same as those who COVID19 affected. As a non-essential business, I face the dilemma most face. My business brings great assistance to the communities we serve. People are suffering, and helping them through this is my main priority. However, as a non-essential business, my doors can be closed at any time as required.

What message would you send to your followers?

I want to tell them that it is my absolute honor and gratitude to serve them. Every time a person books me for a service or attend my classes, I give thanks to them and God for the ability to share joy, peace, and happiness. It is truly what I live for.

Define your business in one sentence.

The Lotus and The Light Metaphysical Center offers classes and services in metaphysical, spiritual, and psychic development to the local Northern Virginia community and online attendees due to our expansion into the online community.

Is there anything you would like to add?

I have two events coming up in October I would love to mention.

  • Living the Awakened Life Retreat is a local retreat held in Manassas at my center on October 16th-18th, and it is based on the principles in my book The Awakened Life.
  • 6-week online mentorship program starting October 11th for those who want to develop their psychic and mediumship abilities.
Lotus Wellness Center's CEO Uma Alexandra Beepat
Photo Credit: Julie Socher

 

Uma Alexandra Beepat’s Contact Info:

Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/thelotusandthelight 
Instagram www.instagram.com/thelotusandthelight 
Youtube www.youtube.com/thelotusandthelight 
Website www.thelotusandthelight.com 
Email info@thelotusandthelight.com 

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