http://newurbanmom.com The Good News on Urban Living Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:17:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2009-10 newurbanite@gmail.com (Sharon McMillan) newurbanite@gmail.com (Sharon McMillan) 1440 http://newurbanmom.com/images/graphic_300x300.jpg http://newurbanmom.com 144 144 Integrating family life, business and community New urbanism is called the healthier, green alternative to the way we live because of the movement’s focus on making it easier and more profitable for residents/business owners to live and work in their communities. New urbanism is also about how we work, raise our children and live together as neighbors-whether we’re in a small rural community or the largest city. new urbanism, new urban, community, Congress of New Urbanism, green living Sharon McMillan Sharon McMillan newurbanite@gmail.com no no http://newurbanmom.com/a-video-shout-out-to-nicole-dean-and-lynn-terry/ http://newurbanmom.com/a-video-shout-out-to-nicole-dean-and-lynn-terry/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:52:52 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=804 http://newurbanmom.com/a-video-shout-out-to-nicole-dean-and-lynn-terry/feed/ 6 http://newurbanmom.com/show-17-testosterone-free-marketing/ http://newurbanmom.com/show-17-testosterone-free-marketing/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:13:42 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=700 http://newurbanmom.com/show-17-testosterone-free-marketing/feed/ 0 0:00:01 When it comes to assigning a price to the services or products you offer through your home-business, do you undercharge? Do you worry about relationships in business to the detriment of your own business success? If you’re nod[...] When it comes to assigning a price to the services or products you offer through your home-business, do you undercharge? Do you worry about relationships in business to the detriment of your own business success? If you’re nodding in agreement you are definitely not alone…according to marketing expert Denise Michaels this is in many cases a ‘female’ thing. Denise elaborates on her thinking with her bestselling book Testosterone-Free Marketing: The Yin and Yang of Marketing for Women . Since the book’s publication there has been plenty of buzz about women’s attitudes and strategies when it comes to marketing and building a business. If this is the year you want to kick start your marketing strategy with focus and confidence, you’ll want to listen to this podcast and visit Denise’s website Mentoring With Denise. Show 17 Entrepreneurs, Featured, Podcast Sharon McMillan no no http://newurbanmom.com/show-16-family-sacrifice-service-and-community/ http://newurbanmom.com/show-16-family-sacrifice-service-and-community/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:07:01 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=653 http://newurbanmom.com/show-16-family-sacrifice-service-and-community/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Where would many of us be without family close by or familiar friends to lean on during important or emotional times in our lives? Can you imagine then what it must be like for many military spouses who move where they’re aske[...] Where would many of us be without family close by or familiar friends to lean on during important or emotional times in our lives? Can you imagine then what it must be like for many military spouses who move where they’re asked to move, often to new parts of the country, hundreds of miles away from family and friends? Can you imagine what it would be like to know that your husband, in service to his country, could possibly be in harm’s way thousands of miles away from you and your children, for months at a time, if not years? This is when community really makes a difference and why Military communities are so important.  Join us for an interview with  mom, military wife and podcast/multimedia diva, Tammy Munson.  You’ll be glad you listened in to hear about the kind of sacrifice and commitment of these men, women and children who are giving so much to our country. Podcast Sharon McMillan no no http://newurbanmom.com/show-15-the-community-builder/ http://newurbanmom.com/show-15-the-community-builder/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:01:28 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=624 http://newurbanmom.com/show-15-the-community-builder/feed/ 0 0:00:01 What qualifies a community to be on the New Urban Mom Top Ten Communities List? A commitment to building or redeveloping neighborhoods that will nurture a real sense of community. That’s not an easy concept to explain and that[...] What qualifies a community to be on the New Urban Mom Top Ten Communities List? A commitment to building or redeveloping neighborhoods that will nurture a real sense of community. That’s not an easy concept to explain and that’s why we’re thrilled to have on this week’s show the builder responsible for the New Urban Mom Top Ten List community, Longleaf . Longleaf development’s Perry Reader, is an architect and planner who was there when new urbanism took hold in the U.S. over 20 years ago. Today as President of the Florida division of Crosland he is part of a company which has as its corporate mission the development of sustainable communities that enhance urban and natural environments. Listen in as Perry informs us on what makes his firm’s communities so beneficial for the people living there and the environment as a whole. Show 15 Featured, Podcast Sharon McMillan no no http://newurbanmom.com/show-14-career-and-business-advice-for-moms/ http://newurbanmom.com/show-14-career-and-business-advice-for-moms/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:10:21 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=609 http://newurbanmom.com/show-14-career-and-business-advice-for-moms/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Do you want your children to follow in your entrepreneurial footsteps? Better yet, do you dream of them taking your business to the next level? If you’re not entrepreneurial are you itching to find a way to get back into your [...] Do you want your children to follow in your entrepreneurial footsteps? Better yet, do you dream of them taking your business to the next level? If you’re not entrepreneurial are you itching to find a way to get back into your career or into a new career? If any of the above apply to you then you’re in luck.  Today’s guest is popular author, speaker and career development expert, Lindsey Pollak.  Running a business or managing a career can be a wonderful influence on your children and Lindsey is living proof of that.  As the daughter of renowned entrepreneur and business coach, Jane Pollak, Lindsey has successfully followed in her footsteps and taken that business in new directions of her own. Listen in as Lindsey talks about what it’s like to be raised by an entrepreneurial mother. We’re just one of the many media outlets to benefit from Lindsey’s advice.  She’s been featured in such high profile venues as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post and CNN.com. Show 14 Resource Links: Lindsey Pollak’s Blog Ideal Bite – Bite sized ideas for Green Living BRAG The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It Featured, Podcast Sharon McMillan no no http://newurbanmom.com/the-leisureville-alarm-meet-the-author/ http://newurbanmom.com/the-leisureville-alarm-meet-the-author/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:21:33 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=541 http://newurbanmom.com/the-leisureville-alarm-meet-the-author/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Last week I reviewed nationally acclaimed and New York Times reviewed book, Leisureville. In today’s podcast I have an interview with the book’s author Andrew Blechman. A former Los Angeles Times reporter, Andrew Blechm[...] Last week I reviewed nationally acclaimed and New York Times reviewed book, Leisureville. In today’s podcast I have an interview with the book’s author Andrew Blechman. A former Los Angeles Times reporter, Andrew Blechman conducted the most in-depth research into the retirement community boom in America. These aren’t just small, benign communities dotting the landscape here and there…some will approach over 100,000 and they are big business for developers. One more thing…children are not allowed (not without special permission and a pass and they better not be there beyond 30 days over the course of the YEAR). Most importantly we have to ask what message will this leave for the youth of today and tomorrow? How will they feel to be excluded in this way and what will that mean for us as we grow old? Will they continue to support our pension and old age benefits system? This is a podcast for everyone to listen to and as Andrew points out, especially moms! Featured, Podcast Sharon McMillan no no http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-show-no-12-college-career-family-biz/ http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-show-no-12-college-career-family-biz/#comments Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:07:46 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=496 http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-show-no-12-college-career-family-biz/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Today’s show spans the gamut – from an update on my daughter’s college decisions to an interview with a Yale educated mom who realized that having it all didn’t necessarily mean “juggling” career [...] Today’s show spans the gamut – from an update on my daughter’s college decisions to an interview with a Yale educated mom who realized that having it all didn’t necessarily mean “juggling” career and family. Christine Lowe Woolard decided that family meant more to her than her career. So she left her career to tend to her growing family and then ended up launching a successful skin products company – www.sheaproducts.info – at home while raising 3 children who are now all under the age of 6! During the show listeners are also reminded to enter July’s fabulous Scentsy give-away contest. For details click here. Don’t forget to view our archives for past programs. Show 12 Podcast Sharon McMillan no no http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-show11/ http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-show11/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:15:31 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=480 http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-show11/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This week we meet with Los Angeles single mom and entrepreneur Nancy Goodman Iland. Nancy is a born and bred Valley girl who in recent years chose to move to more urban L.A. where today she raises her son and earns her living as a f[...] This week we meet with Los Angeles single mom and entrepreneur Nancy Goodman Iland. Nancy is a born and bred Valley girl who in recent years chose to move to more urban L.A. where today she raises her son and earns her living as a food stylist in the film and TV industry, program producer and internet marketer! Nancy shares with us her take on why urban living is great for raising her son, building her business and meeting her own social and cultural interests. References: www.goldstarevents.com www.creativescreenings.com Moms Talk Radio “Sister” Spotlights: Parenting My Teen The Cravings Coach Featured, Podcast Sharon McMillan no no http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-podcast-show-10-a-visionary-builder/ http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-podcast-show-10-a-visionary-builder/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:00:09 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=455 http://newurbanmom.com/new-urban-mom-podcast-show-10-a-visionary-builder/feed/ 1 http://newurbanmom.com/mommy-bloggers-corporate-women-and-the-local-connection/ http://newurbanmom.com/mommy-bloggers-corporate-women-and-the-local-connection/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:17:58 +0000 Newurbanmom http://newurbanmom.com/?p=382 http://newurbanmom.com/mommy-bloggers-corporate-women-and-the-local-connection/feed/ 0 0:00:01 If you’ve wondered if there was a resource to help you network effectively both locally and online – your search may be over. On today’s show I talk with Diane Danielson the owner of a networking organization that [...] If you’ve wondered if there was a resource to help you network effectively both locally and online – your search may be over. On today’s show I talk with Diane Danielson the owner of a networking organization that connects women business owners and career women both online and in person, according to their preferences, lifestyles and schedules. The local connection is the one aspect of online networking that some women find lacking especially those in new urbanism communities. Diane Danielson’s Downtown Women’s Club (DWC) is an organization that seeks to address this need. From numerous online events and resources that include a DWC facebook interface to local cocktail events and mixers for women, DWC provides choice for today’s WAHMS, other women business owners and career professionals. Diane stresses that “downtown” is a state of mind not just a place. Whether you’re in the suburbs, rural areas, or a major metro area like Chicago, D.C. or New York, DWC likely has a chapter near you. If not you can easily start one without paying any fees. You can also network with the thousands of women in sister chapters across the country and now the world. The other topic discussed during our talk was the gap in knowledge and engagement between mommy bloggers and corporate women. Mommy bloggers and work at home women are way ahead of their counterparts in the corporate world when it comes to using web 2.0 technology to further their businesses. Listen in to today’s program as Diane shares some perspectives on the reason for these differences and what the future holds for women online. Additional References You May Find Interesting: Smash the Ladder The Women’s Dish Tiffany Washko – A Mom Internet Marketer Featured, Podcast Sharon McMillan no no