“Celebrity Goddess” Jennifer Moore

Recently, I had the pleasure of getting to know Jennifer Moore, creator of Pink Heels. Jennifer is a dynamic woman who is impacting the lives of others and having fun doing it. What a great way to share her talents!

Tell our readers what prompted you to start Pink Heels.
I started Pink Heels as a result of being burned out from the corporate world. I was working 60+ hours a week without any opportunity to take vacation time to recharge my batteries. I didn't even have time to spend time with friends or family. My entire life revolved around work. I was in desperate need of finding balance in my life. One day I decided to quit my hectic career and do absolutely nothing for several months.
As I was in the midst of my sabbatical, I was exploring my next steps. After considering my skills, talents, education, and what I enjoy doing, I came up with the beginnings of Pink Heels. Initially it was only a career coaching and business consulting business but the yoga studio and boutique was added later.

What were the biggest challenges you have faced and how did you overcome them?
The biggest challenge of starting Pink Heels is dealing with the initial unknown. Do I have the right marketing strategy? Have I hired the right people? Do I have all of the right pieces in place to be successful?

What are some lessons you learned so far?
Patience and perseverance are essential to build a successful business. You have to keep on moving forward during the challenging moments and be willing to ride out long periods of downtime. There are no guarantees but if you believe in your service and product, everything will work out.

What suggestions do you have for those women who are looking for a life and career change?
Understand your limitations. Can you survive without a steady income? Can you forego vacations? Are you willing to work 24/7? Do you have the skills necessary to be successful? Do you need a career/business coach/consultant? Be realistic about what you can and cannot do before proceeding.

What is the most rewarding thing about what you do?
The positive comments, hugs, and little gifts that I receive from the women who benefit from the various components of Pink Heels is priceless. It is incredibly rewarding knowing that I am impacting the lives of women for the better. It is the best non-job EVER!

Tell our readers about how they can contact you or participate in an event.
The main web site is www.Pink-Heels.com. Pink Heels also has a blog full of great information at Pink-Heels.blogspot.com

In appreciation of your support of Pink Heels and to help everyone jump start their career, we are offering a HUGE DISCOUNT during the months of July and August. You have the choice between two options:

Resume & Cover Letter Writing Career Coaching

• Receive three one-on-one sessions (in-person or by phone/email) lasting one hour each.


• Obtain resources and assistance in revising or creating one stellar resume.


• Obtain assistance in creating one cover letter.


• Cost: $75 ($150 Value)

Resume & Cover Letter Writing Career Consulting

• We will write one stellar resume and cover letter for you based specifically on your needs and goals.


• Includes unlimited edits during specified timeframe.


• Completion of resume and cover letter within one week.


• Cost: $150 ($300 Value)

To take advantage of this opportunity, email: Jennifer@Pink-Heels.com
 

Diana Kennedy the “Grande Dame” of Mexican Cuisine

Many moons ago my Grandmother Rosa introduced me to one of her treasured cookbooks by Diana Kennedy entitled The Cuisines of Mexico which was published in 1972 with a foreword by Craig Claiborne, Food Editor of the New York Times. My Grandmother loved experimenting in the kitchen and I was always in awe of her culinary creations so if she was interested in Diana Kennedy so was I. Diana's diligence in tracking down traditional recipes from the farthest reaches of Mexico was fascinating to me. This adventurous Englishwoman spent a number of years in Mexico after her marriage to Paul Kennedy who was the New York Times Correspondent there.

Last year I found out that Diana was going to be doing a cooking class in San Miguel de Allende. I really wanted to go however as most of you know my Mom was ill with cancer and I was hesitant to leave the country. So it was to my surprise that I happened to walk into one of my local bookstores recently, only to see that Diana had a new book she was promoting called The Art of Mexican Cooking and she would actually be here in Austin. Mon Dieu! I was as excited to see her as I was when I happened to cross paths with the Queen Mum, Princess Diana and JFK Jr.!

I grabbed my Grandmother Rosa's cookbooks and purchased a copy of Diana's new book and, like an anxious kid, I camped out in the book store awaiting the “High Priestess” of Mexican Cuisine. Of course I was the first in the queue. I introduced myself and had a lovely chat with Diana. She signed all three books and invited me to come to her next class.

On behalf of my Grandmother Rosa and my Mother Mary Alice I stood there and felt privileged to finally meet the Woman who was awarded “The Order of the Aztec Eagle”!