Comments for http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:45:27 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on M2W Conference Updates by Heather Quillen http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/05/05/m2w-conference-updates/#comment-81 Heather Quillen Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:45:27 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=655#comment-81 I am so excited to be connected and I am looking forward to learning and sharing! I am so excited to be connected and I am looking forward to learning and sharing!

]]> Comment on Comfort Inn partners with Every Day with Rachel Ray on girlfriend getaway contest by Yvette D Sharpe http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/07/23/comfort-inn-partners-with-every-day-with-rachel-ray-on-girlfriend-getaway-contest/#comment-79 Yvette D Sharpe Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:46:29 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=824#comment-79 I Yvette Sharpe would like to take the time to vist and get away me and my three friends have never been on a vaction never i am 47 years old and would like very much to get out of Dallas for three days or so pleace pick us we would be most greatful. singe help Thank You Yvette Dion Sharpe I Yvette Sharpe would like to take the time to vist and get away me and my three friends have never been on a vaction never i am 47 years old and would like very much to get out of Dallas for three days or so pleace pick us we would be most greatful. singe help

Thank You Yvette Dion Sharpe

]]> Comment on Candies, Kohls partner with Britney Spears for fall ad campaign by tatag http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/candies-kohls-partner-with-britney-spears-for-fall-ad-campaign/#comment-78 tatag Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:02:04 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=794#comment-78 woooooww very2 thanks to share :Pi always came to visit ur blog woooooww very2 thanks to share :Pi always came to visit ur blog

]]> Comment on Morgan Stanley launches Women Financial Advisors Forum by Bill May http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/morgan-stanley-launches-women-financial-advisors-forum/#comment-48 Bill May Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:52:47 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=798#comment-48 I also am in need of RIA. I work with the top companies in the Financial Service industry. I work nationally. I would love to talk with you. Bill May 702-421-8544 I also am in need of RIA. I work with the top companies in the Financial Service industry. I work nationally. I would love to talk with you.

Bill May 702-421-8544

]]> Comment on Where will loyal Chrysler and GM female car buyers go for their next purchase or service visit? by Kieron Cole http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/where-will-loyal-chrysler-and-gm-female-car-buyers-go-for-their-next-purchase-or-service-visit/#comment-36 Kieron Cole Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:24:14 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=716#comment-36 I agree with you whole heartedly. I have been in the auto industry for years and I have seen how women and other minority groups have been victimized. Interestingly enough my company qas birthed out of the need of female friends and associates coming to me for assistance. If I can be of any help please feel free to contact me. www.myvehiclenegotiators.com I agree with you whole heartedly. I have been in the auto industry for years and I have seen how women and other minority groups have been victimized. Interestingly enough my company qas birthed out of the need of female friends and associates coming to me for assistance. If I can be of any help please feel free to contact me. http://www.myvehiclenegotiators.com

]]> Comment on Today Sponge finds itself back on the drug store shelf by Robin http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/05/13/today-sponge-finds-itself-back-on-the-drug-store-shelf/#comment-33 Robin Wed, 13 May 2009 14:28:24 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=681#comment-33 Elaine Benes would be thrilled. (Remember the Seinfeld episode?) Elaine Benes would be thrilled.

(Remember the Seinfeld episode?)

]]> Comment on NBCU’s Oxygen Media partners with AgencyNet to launch hormoneOscope by Chris Cavanagh http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/03/31/nbcu%e2%80%99s-oxygen-media-partners-with-agencynet-to-launch-hormoneoscope/#comment-20 Chris Cavanagh Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:54:27 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=590#comment-20 Look I am the first one to put a lamp shade on my head at a good party but this hormonOscope is one of the stupidest, most offensive things I have heard of. And trust me -- it takes a whole lot to offend me. Although I think political correctness is overused and taken to ridiculous lengths this just completely reinforces the whole...oh it must be that time of the month stuff. Pu-lease. Also would people do a little homework and learn a bit about hormones -- no laughing matter when they are out of whack -- if a woman is having severe symptoms every month it means there is a real problem. Also most people don't realize that hormones play a huge role in every chemical reaction in the body. Guess what insulin is - yup, a hormone...I was so excited when I first heard about Oxygen - finally a channel that would offer substantial thoughtful programming for women -- I thought it was a slam dunk with Gerry Laybourne and Oprah -- and the programming is...well sad and sleazy are two words to come to mind... Look I am the first one to put a lamp shade on my head at a good party but this hormonOscope is one of the stupidest, most offensive things I have heard of. And trust me — it takes a whole lot to offend me. Although I think political correctness is overused and taken to ridiculous lengths this just completely reinforces the whole…oh it must be that time of the month stuff. Pu-lease. Also would people do a little homework and learn a bit about hormones — no laughing matter when they are out of whack — if a woman is having severe symptoms every month it means there is a real problem. Also most people don’t realize that hormones play a huge role in every chemical reaction in the body. Guess what insulin is – yup, a hormone…I was so excited when I first heard about Oxygen – finally a channel that would offer substantial thoughtful programming for women — I thought it was a slam dunk with Gerry Laybourne and Oprah — and the programming is…well sad and sleazy are two words to come to mind…

]]> Comment on Happy Birthday, Barbie! by coffee maker http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/happy-birthday-barbie/#comment-18 coffee maker Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:56:44 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=526#comment-18 Barbie still looks pretty fit and trim for a fifty year old Barbie still looks pretty fit and trim for a fifty year old

]]> Comment on Happy Birthday, Barbie! by Jody DeVere http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/happy-birthday-barbie/#comment-11 Jody DeVere Mon, 09 Mar 2009 17:32:51 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=526#comment-11 Barbie Turns 50 -- Does that Make her Car a Classic? Growing up with three sisters, the Barbie doll fascination just really escaped me. I wanted a Ken doll, he just seemed a bit more realistic as a role model for me. My sisters worried about nail polish and when they could wear nylons, I wanted a tree house in the back yard. I am 100% all girl and love the guys but my interests were much more athletic naturally. Check out this limited production Barbie-themed hot pink bug reviewed by Car and Driver recently, is this what women want? Do we think Barbie pink when it comes to our car-buying decisions? Growing up I wanted a bike, roller skates, to go back packing and loved to camp. I loved being outside, while my sisters stayed inside and played records, painted their nails, wore rollers in their hair and played house with Barbie, yuck! Okay, I admit I was a bit of a tom-boy.....I loved to hang out with my Dad in the garage while he tinkered on our family car or played hide and seek in the backyard. As it turned out two of my sisters are nurses and one is in real estate, traditional careers for women. I took the natural path to competing in male dominated industries beginning with the world of technology and then eventually got in through the back door to the automotive industry. I love all things car and automotive related....and have been very successful competing in these male-dominant and high-paying fields. Now, let's take a look at Barbie and her role model to us girls in regards to what kind of vehicle is supposed to flip our buying switch. The good news is that Barbie did love to drive and over the years had several makes and models that little girls loved to own. Did these Barbie makes and models teach us what we should buy or what kind of automotive purchase fits us? Barbie_suv Barbie has owned many sports car editions, (quite a few convertible editions that punctuate the sexy Barbie image), sedans, a limo, a jeep 4x4 , an SUV, a VW van, vintage cars, remote control editions and the recent electric jeep for little girls to drive on their own. There is a selection of Barbie motor homes, RV's and camping trailers, so Barbie did like to camp (I have a daughter and three granddaughters who love to camp with me in my RV), thank you Barbie! There is a NASCAR themed Barbie doll but NO Barbie NASCAR race car, Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Reflective of this race series? Don't get me up on that soap box! Barbie did hook up with a young female race car driver in an open wheel race series in 2001 Ashley Taws, driving the "Be Anything With Barbie at Wal-Mart" car decked out in an attention-grabbing pink and purple color scheme. Barbie's tastes in her automotive purchasing have evolved since the 60's, she even rides a Harley in today's updated version, and so do I. Although I am tall, blonde and wear a 36 XX and to some, might think I idealize the Barbie look (certainly in my younger days), however, I have never owned a pink or purple car, truck or RV. The current collection of Barbie dolls is interesting to review and these Barbie role models are what the girls of today are looking at to form their view of what they want to grow up to be like and will influence their buying decisions. I have four granddaughters, my nine-year-old loves Barbie and I am sure the younger ones will all get the Barbie influence and the Barbie world part of their upcoming birthday and holiday gift wish lists. I find the current Barbie doll collection a bit disturbing: a sexy maid? a nurse? a sexy bikini? a fashion statement? a bride? a sexy cowgirl? What is Barbie saying to my precious granddaughters? What are your thoughts on Barbie as a role model for young girls, her influence ultimately on women's car buying decisions and career choices or are the Bratz dolls going to be the new influencers? Jody DeVere President and CEO http://www.askpatty.com http://www.jodydevere.com Connect with AskPatty on: Connect with AskPatty at YouTube YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/askpatty Askpatty_at_myspace MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/askpatty Askpatty_at_facebook Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/AskPatty-Automotive-Advice-for-Women/15290925093 Connect with AskPatty at Linkedin LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/askpatty2007 Connect with AskPatty at Twitter Twitter: http://twitter.com/askpatty Connect with AskPatty at FlickrFlickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/askpatty/ Subscribe to the AskPatty RSS feed Subscribe to our RSS Feed: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/AskPattyBlog Barbie Turns 50 — Does that Make her Car a Classic?

Growing up with three sisters, the Barbie doll fascination just really escaped me. I wanted a Ken doll, he just seemed a bit more realistic as a role model for me. My sisters worried about nail polish and when they could wear nylons, I wanted a tree house in the back yard. I am 100% all girl and love the guys but my interests were much more athletic naturally. Check out this limited production Barbie-themed hot pink bug reviewed by Car and Driver recently, is this what women want? Do we think Barbie pink when it comes to our car-buying decisions?

Growing up I wanted a bike, roller skates, to go back packing and loved to camp. I loved being outside, while my sisters stayed inside and played records, painted their nails, wore rollers in their hair and played house with Barbie, yuck! Okay, I admit I was a bit of a tom-boy…..I loved to hang out with my Dad in the garage while he tinkered on our family car or played hide and seek in the backyard.

As it turned out two of my sisters are nurses and one is in real estate, traditional careers for women. I took the natural path to competing in male dominated industries beginning with the world of technology and then eventually got in through the back door to the automotive industry. I love all things car and automotive related….and have been very successful competing in these male-dominant and high-paying fields.

Now, let’s take a look at Barbie and her role model to us girls in regards to what kind of vehicle is supposed to flip our buying switch. The good news is that Barbie did love to drive and over the years had several makes and models that little girls loved to own. Did these Barbie makes and models teach us what we should buy or what kind of automotive purchase fits us?

Barbie_suv Barbie has owned many sports car editions, (quite a few convertible editions that punctuate the sexy Barbie image), sedans, a limo, a jeep 4×4 , an SUV, a VW van, vintage cars, remote control editions and the recent electric jeep for little girls to drive on their own. There is a selection of Barbie motor homes, RV’s and camping trailers, so Barbie did like to camp (I have a daughter and three granddaughters who love to camp with me in my RV), thank you Barbie!

There is a NASCAR themed Barbie doll but NO Barbie NASCAR race car, Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Reflective of this race series? Don’t get me up on that soap box! Barbie did hook up with a young female race car driver in an open wheel race series in 2001 Ashley Taws, driving the “Be Anything With Barbie at Wal-Mart” car decked out in an attention-grabbing pink and purple color scheme.

Barbie’s tastes in her automotive purchasing have evolved since the 60’s, she even rides a Harley in today’s updated version, and so do I.

Although I am tall, blonde and wear a 36 XX and to some, might think I idealize the Barbie look (certainly in my younger days), however, I have never owned a pink or purple car, truck or RV. The current collection of Barbie dolls is interesting to review and these Barbie role models are what the girls of today are looking at to form their view of what they want to grow up to be like and will influence their buying decisions.

I have four granddaughters, my nine-year-old loves Barbie and I am sure the younger ones will all get the Barbie influence and the Barbie world part of their upcoming birthday and holiday gift wish lists. I find the current Barbie doll collection a bit disturbing: a sexy maid? a nurse? a sexy bikini? a fashion statement? a bride? a sexy cowgirl? What is Barbie saying to my precious granddaughters?

What are your thoughts on Barbie as a role model for young girls, her influence ultimately on women’s car buying decisions and career choices or are the Bratz dolls going to be the new influencers?

Jody DeVere
President and CEO
http://www.askpatty.com
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]]> Comment on And The Winner Is… by Liz Fongemie http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/2009/02/25/and-the-winner-is/#comment-4 Liz Fongemie Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:34:53 +0000 http://m2wessentials.wordpress.com/?p=491#comment-4 I love all of the spots that Coke did during the Academy Awards. 2 Thumbs up! I love all of the spots that Coke did during the Academy Awards. 2 Thumbs up!

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