Just this week we launched a brand new, mobile responsive website for Shibui Spa! Based at the FivePine campus in Sisters, Oregon, Shibui is a beautiful, one of a kind, luxury day spa offering massage, facials, waxing, nails, ayurvedic treatments and their popular annual health & wellness detox retreat. Take a look! www.shibuispa.com
We are thrilled to announce the launch of one of Bend, Oregon’s own treasures– Coach Connie Austin www.coachconnieaustin.com. Connie created the popular Learn to Run program at the FootZone, which has been changing people’s lives from it’s inception. She will now be changing lives in a new way- as a Health & Wellness Coach. Helping others discover their unique talents and gifts is a lifelong passion for Connie and we are so happy to support her on her journey as she ventures...
“Marriage is like a golden ring in a chain, whose beginning is a glance and whose ending is eternity.” -Kahlil Gibran Welcome back to Small Business Success! Wedding season is in full swing and it’s the perfect day to chat with Portland, Oregon Wedding Planner Extraordinaire: Nora Sheils of Bridal Bliss. Bridal Bliss offers full service wedding day planning, day of wedding coordination and special event planning. Ten years ago Nora began Bridal Bliss and has grown it into a successful,...
“As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.” Marianne Williamson Today we are so honored to feature life coach and founder of Bloom Life Design, Amy Pearson. Amy is a Master Certified life coach and coach mentor, trained by Oprah’s Dr. Martha Beck. With ‘It Doesn’t Have to Be A Struggle!’ as her core message, she helps women lead their lives from a place of self-love and confidence so they can play big...
“Art of observation is about finding something interesting in an ordinary place…I’ve found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.” -Elliott Erwitt Welcome back to the Small Business Success Series! Today we feature full service video production company, My Life Films. Specializing in filming and producing cinematic weddings, events and life stories they serve Bend, Redmond, Central Oregon and beyond. My Life Films has earned a reputation...
“The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak.” -Hans Hofmann The SBS Series is back! And this time there is a bit of a twist…In addition to “Small Business Success Stories” we will also be featuring “Enlightened Entrepreneurs” and “Community Connectors”. These are people who are leaders in their business, community or even their family. The common thread that connects this group is the intention they each carry to better the world around...
“You’re happiest while you’re making the greatest contribution.” -Robert F. Kennedy We return with the 2012 Small Business Success Series and are honored to begin with the wonderful Central Event Rentals! John and Janeen Fuqua started their business 5 years ago and certainly have a wealth of knowledge to share. They offer quality event rentals for weddings, parties and corporate events throughout Central Oregon. With a tremendous amount of heart and natural business savvy this customer service based business is...
I have always loved the Thoreau quote “Simplify, Simplify, Simplify…” In the midst of a busy day these three words help me to take a deep breath and refocus on what’s important. This year I have been going through a journey of seeking greater balance in my life, and this extended to our business. Both Riley and I wanted to change Alt Blu to reflect who we are in this moment. I believe businesses evolve, as we evolve, and we...
What an honor it is to present today’s success story- at the finish line of our series! Our guest today, Connie Austin, brings tremendous joy to the lives around her and has been instrumental in transforming more than a few of them. Among her many business endeavors, Connie created the popular Learn to Run classes through the FootZone in Bend, Oregon and has inspired hundreds of people to begin running. Her goal was to take a potentially intimidating pursuit and make...
