Oman.. and sorts

So.. I have pretty much been in the air for the last month and now I have settled down long enough to write this post and to upload photos! I have been to Oman... to try and write insurance on airports there.. I have been back to Abu Dhabi...to get them to invest in new insurance schemes... I went to Dallas and spent sometime with some of my best girlfriends for Memorial Day and now I am back in Austin writing insurance and setting up new meetings... Here are some photos before my camera died in Oman.. I was so sad that the camera died since it has been around the world with me!

It has been a while...

Well.. I know.. I hear ya.. It has been a while.. Things have been totally busy around here at HM Risk Group and just in my life in general.. I just returned from Dubai where I had a great meeting and let's keep our fingers crossed that I can inked a great contract... I am very hopeful as usual.. I have also been quoted in an article for
www.womenentrepreneur.com and www.bankrate.com.. So, let's just say that I am super stoked about that!

I was able to stay with my friend Lamonda while I was in Dubai she is an amazing baker and I have photos of her apartment in the city as well as the cake she baked while I was in town.. It tasted just like birthday cake.. Watch out for her soon!! Until then... Have a great one!

I know.. I know..

I know.. I know it has been a while but, let me tell you.. I have been all around the world and back and have met some interesting characters in the process!! I am currently in Austin and last night attended the Urban Music Festival.. I wish I had photos..but the acts were so "old school" that it wouldn't have been much fun anyway!! I just wanted to let you all know to run...not walk to pick up your April issue of Black Enterprise.. You girl in is it... Nothing else to recount.. Have a great one!

I'm back from the sky

So.. I have been in several time zones in the last week! I am currently in the United States but, you can't tell because it is clearly 2:00AM in the morning and I am writing this posting! Well. I just wanted to add some pictures from my meeting with Lloyds, and the speaking engagement in Dubai.. Totally awesome! Enjoy and I hope everyone else is getting more sleep than I am! Have a great weekend!

In Dubai..Delta rocks again!

Okay so.. my trip to Dubai started off great I arrived at the airport way too early and tried to check in outside because the guy wanted a tip although I explained to him that none of that would be happening.. He tried anyway! Well..just as a suspected I could check in because of my passport.. Not sure what the problem is but, I assume it has something to do with all of those stamps in it! Well.. I finally checked in - flying with Delta and I met the most amazing woman she has a law degree, and worked for years at a large insurance broker in Austin before her candle finally disappeared!! She was awesome - anyway I hung out there with her before she told me that I had to go - I was ushered in pass the wait and flew to Atlanta.. I set next to a man who didn't speak until we were landing and then I couldn't get him to keep quiet!! Then the most awesome thing happened twice - I flew first class - I have to tell you people I have never been more rested than I have been on these flights to Dubai... Delta is back in my good graces because they are going to help make my speech today awesome!! I have slept more on this trip than I do any other time!!

Way to go Delta!! Well.. I have to get out of here because I have to speak today about the joys of social marketing!! Which shouldn't be too hard since I am doing that right now!! No photos. but, I will post shortly! Oh.. I almost forgot pick up your April Glamour Magazine.. I'm on page 184 or somewhere around there!!

News you can use!!

So.. Sorry people for the long time no hear..Here is the news in a nut shell here from San Antonio, Texas!

1. I have attached the pictures from my photo shoot for the magazine that I am in.. I think it hits the newsstands in April

2. I am speaking next week in Dubai to a group of business women.. I am totally excited about

http://www.woibex.com/speaker.asp

3. Business is growing.. So, happy about that!

I am sure there is more but, this is all I can remember for now.. Until next time.. Keep your feet off the ground and keep reaching for the stars!

Oh.. People I almost forgot...

I also most forgot.. I was also mentioned in the blog.. The glass hammer.. Which I am very proud of as well!! Check it out!

http://www.theglasshammer.com/news/2009/02/06/shaking-hands-with-strangers/

I am selling some of my stuff...

This was a pretty huge week for me - I was photographed for Black Enterprise Magazine, I picked up two new clients, I had to tell of two old clients... and I sold my first large purchase - my washer and dryer! This was the first "large" purchase I made after graduating from college! I knew that after three years of having to walk downstairs to wash my clothes, that was not going to be me once I had my own apartment. I was willing to sleep on the floor as long as I was able to wash my clothes at home!! There is news looming ahead and that is the reason why I sold my washer and dryer.. Don't worry.. I have one in my apartment so, I still have the luxury of washing and drying my clothes in my apartment! Here is my final farewell to my washer and dryer... I will miss you dearly!

My File Cabinet

This past week was amazing our 44th president was sworn into office.. So, what other news can top that? I finally finished my file cabinet for my office and you all need to mark your calendars.. I will be quoted in Glamour Magazine's April edition.. Sorry this week is low on things going on but, how can you compare with Barack and Michelle Obama?!

Below are photos of my completed file cabinet.. Enjoy!

Lots of things great happen this week!

I will just start this off by saying this was the best week ever for my business!!

For starters - I had a meeting with a trade association here in town and I we are developing a program where I am the sole broker for their members needs!! That is totally awesome.. I am working with a local radio station here in Austin and I am going to be on the show at the end of February or early March depending on schedules! And last but definitely not least - I was interviewed by Black Enterprise Magazine and my business in going to be featured in the magazine!! I am so excited about that!! Not going to bore you with the details but, stay tuned and I will let you know when it hits the news stands!!

I was on a bonding panel as well this week to discuss the ends and outs of the bonding process for the City of Austin. I have attached some photos-enjoy!

New Year.. New Office

So.. it is now 2009 and it is a new start and for that reason I have a new office space. I am very excited and I thought that I would share photos of my new space! It is in downtown Austin, Texas so, if you know of anyone needing commercial insurance please call me! or stop by.. I am here!

Happy New Year

I know.. this may be a little late but, this nine hour time difference has been a beating on my body. I did however, want to share photos from my New Years Eve in Dubai with some of my best girlfriends in Austin...Enjoy!