SUCCESS Tips from Tory Johnson

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Tory Johnson for SUCCESS magazine. Tory is an exceptionally sharp business woman who knows a thing or two about looking for—and creating—meaningful work.

In 1999, after the experience of being fired left her with a desire to have more control over her income, Johnson founded Women for Hire, a company that hosts career expos for women. As the Job Club correspondent for ABC News, she has earned the nickname “the jobs lady.” In addition to hosting expos and training programs, Johnson is a popular speaker and trainer for events such as The Women’s Conference. Johnson’s new series of “Spark and Hustle” seminars help small-business owners move past ideas—the spark—to create profitable businesses. Read more

Eight Hours Can Change Your Life

As the editor of SUCCESS for Women, I want to extend a special invitation to you to attend the 2009 SUCCESS Symposium in Dallas on Saturday, March 28.

The symposium will highlight legendary personal-development speakers, including Stedman Graham, a New York Times best-selling author; John C. Maxwell, America’s foremost authority on leadership; John Addison, CEO of the $2 billion company Primerica Financial Services and motivational expert; Connie Podesta, best-selling author, humorist and behavior expert; Chris Widener, best-selling author and influence expert; Mel Robbins, syndicated female radio show host and respected life coach; and Darren Hardy, publisher of SUCCESS magazine. Read more

Creating Job Security by Becoming the Boss

I recently received an e-mail from a business owner and new author whose book release has been delayed by the publisher. She says the book explains how to turn a product idea into a profitable business, but the publisher and booksellers are telling her people simply aren’t taking “risks” right now.

Undoubtedly, it’s more important than ever to be cautious with our income and assets. But starting a business can be a very wise investment of your time and money — if you do it right. And with the uncertainty of the economy and fewer “secure” jobs available, becoming an entrepreneur or independent professional is an option many women are examining more closely. In our recent poll, more than half of you said you were either starting a business or taking on freelance or contract work in an effort to create financial security in your life. Read more

Hometown Heroes

At a time when money seems to be in short supply, Jenny Jones is giving $1 million away — for the second time.

The former talk show host says success isn’t about money, but about individuals doing what they’re meant to do. “To me, success means being fulfilled, but that doesn’t mean financially,” Jones says. “You can be struggling financially but still feel fulfilled because you are doing something good — something that matters.” Read more

See a Need. Do a Good Deed.

To those who think you can’t have it all, woman entrepreneur Kim Lim says, “Watch me.”

As a single mother, owner of two businesses and recipient of three academic degrees, Lim has had her hands full during the past few years. But following painful divorce, and with the creation of two new and starkly different career paths, Lim forges ahead. She says today, she’s doing everything she’s wanted in life, all at the same time. Read more

An in-JEAN-ious Idea

Alison Barnard believes smart entrepreneurial risks are worth the rewards.

When Alison Barnard researched the idea for a blue jean boutique—where women could try on different brands, sizes and styles of jeans and receive input from denim experts—she knew she was on to something good. She also knew that if she didn’t pursue the idea, someone else would. “I knew I had to act on it,” Barnard says.

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Big Shoes to Fill

When you’re a high school girl with a size-11 foot, a cute pair of shoes might as well be made of platinum or diamonds. They don’t exist. Yes, there are practical shoes, orthopedic shoes. “But they’re not cute,” Kathryn Kerrigan says. Read more