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Word Chef readers and fans have some of the most fabulous small businesses on the planet. That's why I created this showcase/hall of fame. So you could see for yourselves. Enjoy!

Hall of Fame: Laura Petrolino of Flying Pig Consulting

Laura Petrolino, Flying Pig Consulting

I was introduced to Laura via Nicole Fende (aka The Numbers Whisperer) and immediately took a shine to her writing. And not just because she works under the Flying Pig banner (have you ever seen my personal blog, Whole Hog Marvels?), but also because she’s smart AND funny. Two traits I simply cannot resist. It [...]

Hall of Fame: Sharon Hurley Hall, Freelance Writer

Sharon Hurley Hall

This Hall of Fame spotlight is long overdue. Sharon and I’ve been working together as Word “carnies” for nearly two years now (see WordCarnivals.com for more on that). And she’s definitely someone worth knowing! A freelance writer who proudly wears the polymath title, Sharon’s interests keep her (and her readers) very busy. Let’s get to [...]

Hall of Fame: Rebecca Clark, Nudge Village

Rebecca Clark, Nudge Village

Allow me to introduce you to Rebecca. We met on Twitter. She’s a generous woman full of positive energy and enthusiasm who works tirelessly to help her budding community reach their goals. How long have you been in business? and What inspired you to start? I started Nudge Village in 2011. I actually work full-time [...]

Hall of Fame: An Interview with Carol Lynn Rivera, Rahvalor

Carol Lynn Rivera

Carol Lynn is one of the smartest people I know. She’s also a beloved Word Carney (a witty writer who gives fabulous advice) and part of my mastermind group (aka The Blog Posse). We may live on opposite sides of the country, but I rely on her wisdom and generosity every week. She’s definitely someone [...]

Hall of Fame: An Interview with Nick Armstrong, WTF Marketing

Nick Armstrong

When I stumbled across Nick’s website over a year ago, I knew he was perfect for the Word Carnival. His irreverent blog and sense of humor were exactly right for our little crowd. Recently though, Nick’s helped me co-host Prosperity’s Kitchen, proving yet again that his specific kind of genius is truly what every small biz owner [...]

Hall of Fame: An Interview with Sandy McDonald, The Clan Makers

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I found Sandy via her blog almost two years ago and realized immediately she’d be just right for our Word Carnival gang. And even though she lives on the opposite side of the planet (in Australia), she and I are closely aligned in how we see business and the role it can play through the communities [...]

Hall of Fame: An Interview with Marney Reid, Stilettos on the Glass Ceiling

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Marney is one of our most enthusiastic readers, often sharing Word Chef posts on Twitter and Facebook. And with a business name like “Stilettos on the Glass Ceiling”… well, how could we NOT get to know this woman better? How long have you been at this and what inspired you to start this business? I started Stilettos [...]

Kimberly LoSavio, Gypsy Rose Treasures

Kimberly LoSavio of Gypsy Rose Treasures

Kimberly is Pure Enthusiasm and Light. Oh, and a mom, entrepreneur x 3, and creative powerhouse. (Not sure how her husband keeps up!) It hasn’t been very long since we connected, but she’s been generously sharing Word Chef content and interacting like mad since Day 1. Plus, I just love her goal: “To inspire others to [...]

Donna Merrill of DonnaMerrillTribe.com

Donna Merrill strikes a pose

Donna and I first crossed paths in a Facebook group called Empowered Tribe where members exchange links to their blog posts and we help each other with comments and sharing. What makes Donna stand out is her unrelenting positive attitude and generous nature. She’s an active commenter here and on other quality sites, so I thought [...]

Melanie Kissell of Solo Mompreneur

Melanie Kissell with her dog Max

Meet Melanie. She and I first crossed paths about 6 months ago via a private group on Facebook. Her enthusiasm and generosity (for commenting and sharing) is pretty dang cool. Plus, she writes some awesome posts, herself. As usual, her answers to my questions help me see her as much, much more. Take a look [...]