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"Gina is well grounded with a touch of rebel that inspires others to action."

—Dominique, attendee
 

“I am so glad I attended Gina’s talk Monday evening. Her electrifying passion is infectious. I left with new perspectives and a wonderful, juicy energy boost.”

— author Sharon Lippincott

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“Your talk last evening and your presence in my life encourage me to accept that I am ready to allow more of me to emerge. You are a blessing.”

— Susan, attendee
 

“Gina is a powerful speaker. She motivated me to look inward—what a gift. I’ve found clarity on a much deeper level.”

 — Denise, attendee

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"Gina’s Women Who Dare Salon propelled me to plow through my fear and face the root cause of the “quiet financial chaos” I was creating in my life. The very next day, I took tangible steps to resolve this chaos for good."

—Elizabeth, attendee

 
 

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On the Verge: An Evening Program for Women in Transition
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Athletic Association
4215 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412.621.2400 | www.paaclub.com
Click here for directions and maps

Are you “in transition” . . . from a relationship? a career? a personal crisis? Are you a reluctant empty nester wondering “what now?” Do you feel on the cusp of creating something more gratifying in your life but not quite sure how to leap the chasm? This evening gathering will help you identify self-imposed barriers, blast through fears, adopt healthy lifestyle habits and see the higher story of your life. Choose from a variety of body-mind-soul sessions to be presented by our powerhouse panel of experts (and women who’ve “been there”).

The evening also includes:

  • A wine tasting and luscious hors d’oeuvres

  • Sacred candle ceremony to “set” your intentions

  • A “rap up” performance by Pittsburgh’s own Kellee Maize

You will leave with an Emergence Packet of resources and a short-list of vetted advisors, counselors, coaches and other specialists in the Pittsburgh market who can further support you in creating a more vivid, authentic life. All attendees will receive a copy of EMNM!

$40 per person
To order tickets, click here or mail a check to:
Epiphany Works, LLC, 173 Camp Run Road, Harmony, PA 16037.
To view the event flyer, click here.
To view the event brochure, click here.

Sponsored by SuzieKnows.com and Nakturnal
Presented by Epiphany Works, LLC.
Media Partner: PITTSBURGH Magazine
A portion of the proceeds will benefit POWER and CARTE.

“Women Who Dare” Conversation Salons
After 3 successful salons in late 2009, interest continues to build for these gatherings. We will continue to convene in spring 2010 at coffee houses (and private homes) around Pittsburgh. Details TBA.

For the uninitiated, here’s the low-down on the WWD salon: Are you on the verge of awakening to a greater sense of who you are but need a blast of encouragement to do so? Get your shine on with other gal-pals in this temple of feminine camaraderie. The salon is perfect for anyone wanting to embrace their creative potential, empty nesters searching for a purpose, ladies who’ve just ended a relationship and want to rediscover themselves, or anyone wishing to shift gears in their work/personal life. View flyer

Fee: $25 includes a copy of EMNM.

Summon the Muse: I’m absolutely willing to travel and speak with your group or organization about topics related to writing, publishing/self-publishing, creative expression or the myriad provocative topics within my book, Everything Matters, Nothing Matters. Or, we can create a special program together, if you’d like, expressly for your group. Email me to discuss.

Coming soon: The Muse-ologist Membership Program!

E-Courses | Coming Very Soon!

Wake Up and Write! Becoming a Conscious Writer
Best Dream Job Ever! Working as a Successful Freelance Writer
Creating a Sacred, Juicy Workspace: Tips From the Muse’s Lair

Books That Have Moved Me to Write | or Write Better

The Art of the Personal Essay, Phillip Lopate
Blue Pastures, Mary Oliver
Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity, David Whyte
The Forest for the Trees: An Editor’s Advice to Writers, Betsy Lerner
The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck
Letters to a Young Poet, Rainer Maria Rilke
Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov
Love, Pablo Neruda
The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka
The Miriam Webster Dictionary (no kidding)
On Writing, Stephen King
The Artist’s Way and Vein of Gold, both by Julia Cameron
Wild Mind: Living the Writer’s Life and Writing Down the Bones, both by Natalie Goldberg
Willa Cather on Writing: Critical Studies on Writing as an Art
Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction, Jon Franklin

Books That Have Inspired Me | to Live My Higher Story

A Course in Miracles, Dr. Helen Schucman and William Thetford
Anam Cara and Eternal Echos, both by John O’Donohue
Autobiography of a Yogi and The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of Christ Within You, both by Paramahansa Yogananda
The Essential Rumi, translated by Coleman Barks
The Holy Bible, Saint Joseph edition
Leaves of Grass, Walt Whitman
Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East, Baird T. Spalding
Martha Graham: A Dancer’s Life, Russell Freedman
Memories, Dreams, Reflections, Carl Jung
Mirabai: Ecstatic Poems, Robert Bly and Jane Hirshfield
On Death and Dying, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
The Pages of Day and Night, Adonis
Power vs. Force, I: Reality and Subjectivity and Transcending Levels of Consciousness, all by Dr. David R. Hawkins
The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual Nutrition, Gabriel Cousens
The Translucent Revolution, Arjuna Ardagh

Writing Links

American Society of Journalists and Authors: www.asja.org
Books in Print: www.bookwire.com
Children’s Lit: www.scbwi.org
Freelance Writing: www.Worldwidefreelance.com
Funds for Writers: www.fundsforwriters.com
Humor Writing: www.humorwriters.org
Journalism: www.journalismjobs.com
Media Bistro: www.mediabistro.com
Poetry: www.poets.org or www.davidwhyte.com
Publisher’s Lunch: www.publishersmarketplace.com
Reference: www.refdesk.com
Quotations: www.Bartleby.com
Screenwriting: www.wga.org
Writer’s Market: www.writersmarket.com
Writer’s Digest: www.writersdigest.com

Noteworthy Global and Local (Pittsburgh) Resources for Inspired Living

Cosmikids (children’s education/enlightenment programs): www.cosmikids.com
Institute of Noetic Sciences (consciousness studies): www.ions.org
Light of Consciousness magazine: www.Light-of-Consciousness.org
National Association of Divorce for Women and Children: Join the High-5 Club
NutriFarmacy (natural wellness, nutrition and rain forest remedies): www.nutrifarmacy.com
PITTSBURGH magazine: www.pittsburghmagazine.com
Point of Light magazine: www.pointoflight.com
Utne Reader (alternative media/modern culture): www.utne.com
What is Enlightment? magazine: www.wie.org