Turning Passions Into Profits Leads to Woman Entrepreneurs of the Antelope Valley
Palmdale, CA, August 13, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Tammy Burnell has spent her life turning her passions into profits – no matter what those passions may be. Now she is teaching others how to do the same.
Born in Canoga Park, CA. Burnell grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley – a true Southern California girl. But after the 1994 earthquake, Burnell spent about seven years in Colorado Springs, Col.
However, her success in her real estate career in Colorado could not overcome her being homesick for her native state. In 2001, Burnell moved back to Los Angeles. “I was successful in Colorado, so I thought I could do it here,” Burnell said.
Burnell said that when first moved to Antelope Valley she didn’t know anyone and so stayed home with the baby – whom she calls her 40th birthday “gift.”
She went from being a member of the jet set and dealing in real estate to staying at home with their children, Whitely, Robert, David, Drake, and Jace.
“I thought, ‘What am I doing?’”
Burnell quickly got back into the world of working women and in September 2009 she founded “Turning Passion Into Profits.” It’s obvious she loves what she is doing – especially the one-on-one counseling and public speaking.
Her involvement in the Association of Women Entrepreneurs came by accident. She had a speaking engagement with another person and she had never heard him speak before. “I went to a WE meeting to see him speak – not knowing anything about the organization. I showed up half an hour late. It was embarrassing. I had to walk through the room in front of everyone,” Burnell said.
It was at that meeting that Burnell met someone who would change her life forever -Tera McHugh, founder of The Women Entrepreneurs of Santa Clarita Valley.
Interestingly, McHugh had been working on affiliating the Antelope Valley for several years. “We got together, put it on the fast track and put a group together. In January 2010, we launched The WE of Antelope Valley,” Burnell said.
“We had more than 80 people show up – it was packed – and 21 members signed up,” she added.
According to Burnell, The Association of WE currently has ten groups in ten cities from Georgia to Alaska and Antelope Valley is the most successful group – with more than 50 members.
WE meets four times a month.
There is a Lunch and Learn held at the Boys and Girls Club.
“The Boys and Girls Club is our charity. A restaurant donates lunch and women pay $10 for their lunches. All the money goes to the Club,” Burnell said.
In addition, Burnell is planning a Young Woman Entrepreneur involving the girls at the Boys and Girls Club.
The group also has a Business Success Circle held at PARS Restaurant. The event is open to all women entrepreneurs.
They also hold a Mastermind Session with the women divided into groups of four. This month, Burnell will lead the session that will focus on learning more about building a social media presence with Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
“I have 18,000 following me for the past year and half,” Burnell said.
The last and biggest event of the month features a nationwide, branded speaker.
Burnell stresses that WE is not like other organizations.
Don’t call it networking. It’s an empowerment, Burnell explains.
As a recent speaker, Kathleen Ronald told the group, “Computers network; people connect.”
When she decided to bring something to the Antelope Valley, Burnell wanted it to be something for like-minded women who could come to a safe environment.
“This is not a competition group. This is an educational, supportive group and we do not category product – some organizations allow only one hairdresser, one Mary Kay distributor, etc. We have several Mary Kay ladies,” Burnell said.
She invites women entrepreneurs to connect with other women business owners dedicated to building relationships focused on business growth and development.
For more information on WE of AV, visit their website at www.weofav.com
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Born in Canoga Park, CA. Burnell grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley – a true Southern California girl. But after the 1994 earthquake, Burnell spent about seven years in Colorado Springs, Col.
However, her success in her real estate career in Colorado could not overcome her being homesick for her native state. In 2001, Burnell moved back to Los Angeles. “I was successful in Colorado, so I thought I could do it here,” Burnell said.
Burnell said that when first moved to Antelope Valley she didn’t know anyone and so stayed home with the baby – whom she calls her 40th birthday “gift.”
She went from being a member of the jet set and dealing in real estate to staying at home with their children, Whitely, Robert, David, Drake, and Jace.
“I thought, ‘What am I doing?’”
Burnell quickly got back into the world of working women and in September 2009 she founded “Turning Passion Into Profits.” It’s obvious she loves what she is doing – especially the one-on-one counseling and public speaking.
Her involvement in the Association of Women Entrepreneurs came by accident. She had a speaking engagement with another person and she had never heard him speak before. “I went to a WE meeting to see him speak – not knowing anything about the organization. I showed up half an hour late. It was embarrassing. I had to walk through the room in front of everyone,” Burnell said.
It was at that meeting that Burnell met someone who would change her life forever -Tera McHugh, founder of The Women Entrepreneurs of Santa Clarita Valley.
Interestingly, McHugh had been working on affiliating the Antelope Valley for several years. “We got together, put it on the fast track and put a group together. In January 2010, we launched The WE of Antelope Valley,” Burnell said.
“We had more than 80 people show up – it was packed – and 21 members signed up,” she added.
According to Burnell, The Association of WE currently has ten groups in ten cities from Georgia to Alaska and Antelope Valley is the most successful group – with more than 50 members.
WE meets four times a month.
There is a Lunch and Learn held at the Boys and Girls Club.
“The Boys and Girls Club is our charity. A restaurant donates lunch and women pay $10 for their lunches. All the money goes to the Club,” Burnell said.
In addition, Burnell is planning a Young Woman Entrepreneur involving the girls at the Boys and Girls Club.
The group also has a Business Success Circle held at PARS Restaurant. The event is open to all women entrepreneurs.
They also hold a Mastermind Session with the women divided into groups of four. This month, Burnell will lead the session that will focus on learning more about building a social media presence with Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
“I have 18,000 following me for the past year and half,” Burnell said.
The last and biggest event of the month features a nationwide, branded speaker.
Burnell stresses that WE is not like other organizations.
Don’t call it networking. It’s an empowerment, Burnell explains.
As a recent speaker, Kathleen Ronald told the group, “Computers network; people connect.”
When she decided to bring something to the Antelope Valley, Burnell wanted it to be something for like-minded women who could come to a safe environment.
“This is not a competition group. This is an educational, supportive group and we do not category product – some organizations allow only one hairdresser, one Mary Kay distributor, etc. We have several Mary Kay ladies,” Burnell said.
She invites women entrepreneurs to connect with other women business owners dedicated to building relationships focused on business growth and development.
For more information on WE of AV, visit their website at www.weofav.com
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