Innovation Divaz

Jessica Oman, Founder of Write Ahead, Inc. Are you aching to turn your great idea into a business - but you don't know where to start? Meet Jessica Oman, founder of Write Ahead Inc., a team of consultants, writers and trainers who help entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses that support their lives and passions. Grab their free report, 5 Critical Steps for Taking Your Business from Idea to Open, and learn to build your business the "write" way. Visit www.writeahead.ca/checklist for more information! Kimberly Meckwood, Inventor of Click & Carry Kimberly Meckwood is an inventor and marketer. She comes from the medical device industry where she learned that a product MUST be made with precision to protect the integrity of the product, how to market a product to both solve a problem and to create demand for that product and most importantly, that helping people is noble and it makes her feel fulfilled. Click & Carry is a simple, yet ingenious, patented device that helps shoppers to manage & ca

We are so honored to be featuring Annette Ferber, Founder of Sacs of Life!!! Sacs of Life has combined the global need for environmental change with the fashionable function that busy folks require today. They offer the most stylish, durable and eco-friendly bags you will find on the market. Using inspiration from her own life experiences, founder and savvy mom of four Annette Ferber, designs cross body bags, tote bags, shopping bags and travel bags that are innovative and sophisticated. Sacs of life continues to expand in the areas of practical bags and accessories and they take pride in continually adapting to the way people live. They are dedicated to making functional products fashionable with our expandable, convertible and adaptable designs and look forward to making Sacs of life your way of life. Meet Annette Ferber Former Attorney, mother of four and entrepreneur at heart - Annette Ferber became a bag designer specializing in travel and shopping sets after she experienced the inefficiency and waste

eatured Inventors - Paula Dulong, Kaaachews and Debra Curry, Collar Pop It Paula Delong, Creator of Kaaachews Meet Paula Dulong, a 50 year old RN from Massachusetts and creator of Kaaachews. Paula has been a stay at home mom since 2002, when she developed a severe latex allergy. One afternoon she was cleaning out her car and found her tissue box squished and dirty under the passenger seat. It had been trampled by every one of the teenagers that she had been driving around town. Paula was tired of throwing them away and that there must be a way to keep them reachable for all the passengers and off the floor. She grabbed a square boutique sized tissue box and made a pattern and prototype. That's how Kaaachews were born! She showed it to her family and friends, who thought that it was a great idea, and started going to craft shows to sell them. She now sells Kaaachews all over the U.S., Canada, Australia, London, and recently Saudi Arabia. She did have a "patent pending" on her original design, but since have e

The Innovation Divaz chat about how inventors can use stories of positive and negative experiences to stay inspired during the invention process. They take in live callers and are surprised by Mark View who is a successful inventor along with his very talented children. Be inspired by this former FBI Agent turned inventor!

Jill Carreiro, CleverRelish CleverRelishTM aims to create and provide clever products to solve life's little, and sometimes big, parenting problems. Through partnership with the undiscovered genius of parents across America, we will deliver smart products that dress up your life while empowering the growth of strong families. CleverRelish was founded in by Jill Carreiro, an engineer, salesperson, lifelong tinkerer and thankful momma to three little ones ranging from 3 to 7 years old (and another on the way!) That's nearly SIX straight years of diaper changing! Six years of looking at the same ugly plastic baby wipes tub at every diaper change. Then one day she had an "aha" moment: Why don't we just make it a part of the decor! As a busy wife, mother, and businesswoman, Jill's cool idea was put aside for a bit. She worked hard, moving up the corporate ladder and leading teams of great people. For more information visit: www.cleverrelish.com Paula Padgett Hege, The Rein Coat Pet Harness The Rein Coat® is

We're so excited to showcase two amazing women inventors who have developed useful products that are all about FRESHNESS!!! Haley's Corker, Created by Jean Haley While enjoying a glass of wine, J. E. Haley contemplated one device to replace a drawer full of accessories. A comet-like flash of inspiration produced a brilliantly engineered solution. A 5 in 1® design that is an: Aerator - instantly enhances bouquet and flavor Filter - helps prevent cork residue, sediment and tartrates from entering your glass Pourer - drip-free pour control Re-corker - never struggle with a cork again Stopper - store wine spill-proof on its side in the refrigerator Never re-use a cracked, swollen or dried out cork again. Nor plastic silicon corks that can expand and be difficult to re-insert. Fits ALL natural, synthetic and glass corked 750 ml and 1.5 liter wine bottles. Preserve wine aroma and bouquet (which some wine vacuums can actually strip out). Your wine will stay fresh longer, even sparkling wine. Fits other products

We're in week four showcasing some of the talented inventors who will be part of the International Houswares Show, Inventors Corner. Here's more information about our guest inventors this week! Scott Lewis - PAN Grill-it On a very cold day in January of 2011 Scott and his Dad were gearing up to grill for some friends and family at his house. They had lots of marinated kabobs and other things on the grill. His dad had asked him to check on the food. He bundled up and grabbed the tongs only to learn the propane tank went out. Other than driving on icy roads to get the tank filled, they decided to place it all in the oven. The outcome was so poor. Scott then said to his dad "there has to be a way we can grill indoors and do it healthy without smoking up the house" They both tossed around some ideas and then it hit him! A cast iron grill that is an insert for a 12" cast iron skillet and a 10.5" round cast iron griddle. His dad has 45 years experience of design in tool and die. He went to work and called Scott to

We're in week number three showcasing some of the talented inventors who will be part of the International Houswares Show, Inventors Corner. Here's more information about our three featured inventors! Tom Munro, Supreme Surface Cleaners Supreme Surface® Cleaners offer the most advanced technology for stone care and maintenance products on the market today. Our exclusive ioSealTM protectants are formulated to be powerful pH balanced cleaners for granite, marble, travertine, quartz and more. Supreme Surface Cleaners are unlike all other household cleaning products. Every time you clean with Supreme Surface® Cleaners with ioSeal, you apply a non-toxic, biodegradable, daily treatment that will clean, polish, seal and protect against: Hard water spots Mineral deposit build-up Stains and more Our cleaners with ioSeal are also formulated to: Make the surface smoother and more reflective Make the colors more vibrant Will never buildup Never requires a rinse Gives a streak free shine every time www.supremesur

This is the second week we get a chance to meet the talented inventors who will be part of the International Houswares Show, Inventors Corner. We're thrilled to be interviewing father and daughter teams! The inventor and entrepreneureal gene must run in the family!!! Stephanie Phillips Taggart and Roderick Phillips, Upper Desk, Inc Frustrated by the discomfort he was experiencing while trading currency hunched over at his laptop, life-long inventor Roderick Phillips was looking for a way to stand up while using his computer. Wanting to view technology in a more ergonomically correct position, Phillips knew there had to a better way. Looking around his kitchen, he saw the cabinet as an opportunity. At that moment, the concept of Upper Desk was born. Upper Desk's solutions improve ergonomics, provide a safe, sturdy place for your devices, reduce the risk of kitchen spills and optimize the use of technology. Phillips' entrepreneurial path honors his late wife of 34 years. To fulfill her last wish to "keep

FEATURED INVENTORS FROM THE INVENTOR'S CORNER Today and for the next few weeks we will be supporting some of the inventors from the largest and most honored trade show in the inventor community; The International Home & Housewares Show. Tune in to listen to these amazing inventors and hear a little bit of their stories. Each of these men and women are showcasing their inventions to the International buyer community in the Inventor's Corner March 15-18th, and the Women Inventorz Network is honored to be a sponsor of this very important part of the show. Educating, connecting and supporting the inventors is the overall goal of the show. And as always our goal. What's That Paint Meet Deanna Seery, creator of What's That Paint, Deanna, will probably share her own frustrations of not knowing which paint can was "what", and sometimes personal frustration lead to the most brilliant ideas. What's That Paint, are self adhesive decorative labels, for contractors, designers and homeowners to sort and store colors

Monica Strang is a talented and skillful web developer. Her creativity has spilled from crafting websites into writing Young Adult novels. She resides in San Diego, California with her husband and two children. About Starburst Juju The Starburst Juju is an enticing young adult science fiction novel set in a time when most had lost hope and many were living in fear. Pepper, a typical teenage girl, is trying to make sense of the chaos and fear that exists all around her. After witnessing the abduction of her parents and narrowly escaping her own destruction, she is quickly thrust into solving the mystery behind her parents' involvement with the annual alien abductions. Along the way she discovers her own hidden talents and gifts, and creates lasting relationships with her new-found friends. Pepper's search for her parents is a coming-of-age adventure that will test old and new friendships, and one that will eventually force her to re-evaluate everything she thought was true. This is a must-read for anyone who

Homemade Millionaire holds a big place in the women inventor world as it was the first time the women inventor movement was truly showcased in an exciting and positive platform. Even though the show is no longer on the air, the inspirational message and opportunities that came from the show live will live on forever! We can't thank Kelly Ripa enough for seeing the vision for the women inventor community and powerful it is!!! Listen to the podcast and meet Wendy Robbins, Co-host of Homemade Millionaire, Marcy McKenna, winner of Homemade Millionaire and founder of Simply Solved with Marcy McKenna, as well as several other inventors who were on the show and have found success!!!

The Innovation Divaz showcase amazing inventors and inventions from our network who share limited time and AMAZING deals for the Holidays!!! Download the podcast today to get all of the amazing deals!

Dhana Cohen and Melinda Knight talk in great detail about upcoming promotional events for the inventor community. Between the upcoming launch of the Women Inventorz Virtual world connecting inventors with experts in the industry, to upcoming important industry shows, the Innovation Divaz share a ton of information to help inventors navigate the innovative process!

In the first half the Innovation Divaz interview Perry Reynolds, VP of Marketing and Development for the International Housewares Association. Inventors who want to test the waters of interest with manufacturers and retailers without a heavy financial investment find a safe harbor with the Inventors Corner Pavilion at the International Home + Housewares Show held annually in Chicago. The Show is put on by the not-for-profit International Housewares Association (IHA). Created 10 years ago as a way to showcase innovation and newness in the industry, the Inventors Corner has grown to be a premier destination point at the Show for buyers, news media and exhibitors. Beginning with just a dozen inventors and their creations, the Inventors Corner now features 60 companies spanning the breadth of Show categories from tabletop and kitchen products to general merchandise and pet supplies to health and beauty and home hardware. Many buyers make this pavilion their first stop at the Show. In addition to the industry e

Lois Brakenhoff, the inventor of A Perfect Pocket is our guest in the first half of the show. Lesley and Lois met 15 years ago in flight attendant training, looking for a sense of adventure. They bonded over their love of candy, creativity, exercise and laughter. Tired of never having a pocket for their IDs, money or keys, they decided it was time to come up with a simple solution, to an everyday problem. Out running, at charity events or sporting events, concerts, amusement parks and on the beach they just need a safe, secure place for their ID and a little money. A perfect pocket is a water-resistant pocket that sticks safely and securely to your skin! The girls spent the last year and a half testing adhesives (for durability, skin sensitivity, reliability and adhesive qualities ), plastic for the pockets, finding a manufacturer, building a website, designing logos, packaging etcetera. Lesley and Lois now have their pockets ready for purchase, both on their website and also for organizations to purchase

In the first half we meet Amaka Okoronkwo. Amaka is the founder of Jumply; a crowdfunding platform for women entrepreneurs. Jumply is closing the funding gap for women entrepreneurs by pulling funds from the community to help women bring their ideas to life and grow their business. Amaka shares her expertise with our second guest! Visit www.jumpsy.co for more information. In the second half we meet Julie Thompson a resident of Toronto Ontario Canada is a mother of two. During the day she is a full time police officer, and at night she works full time on her business, Skights. Skights came about shortly after she returned from maternity leave with her second son. Julie thought someone should makes tights for little boys, and since there was nothing she could find in the market she created her own product. In January of 2013 they launched their premiere product, Lil' tights by Skights, made for boys but girls still allowed!! The item is created with a stay put design, so the tights can be worn comfortab

Meet Nathan Marks, the VP Sales and Operations for PLUSH, LLC. PLUSH is a baby and toddler trade show dedicated to all posh and eco-conscious retailers and parents who are always setting the next big trend. Unlike other juvenile shows in the industry, PLUSH sets itself apart by being one step ahead, and selecting vendors that are ALL worth your time. With endless research on what today’s modern parents are looking for, PLUSH finds the best, most innovative, eco-friendly, and luxurious products on the market, and places them all in one location for retailers, consumers, and media. For more information visit www.plushshow.com

This week the Innovative Divaz are coming to you live from Plush Vegas. Jina Park the found of PlushLittleBaby sits down with us for the first half of the show. Jina Park is a mother, an entrepreneur, and a creative mind. PlushLittleBaby is dedicated to finding the BEST things out there for today’s modern parents. www.plushlittlebaby.com We also met with Cherlyn Jenkis a mom and entrepreneur that invented the Cozy Woggle. Cherlyn discovered that young children shouldn't be placed in car seats while wearing their coats. So she came up with a way to keep her children warm, while also keeping them safe and that is the Cozy Woggle. www.cozywoggle.com

MtoM Consulting LLC is a digital marketing and PR consultancy specifically focused on businesses that want to market to moms. MtoM enjoys working with businesses both large and small and they can completely customize their services to meet your needs and budget. They are located in the DC area and are happy to meet with you locally to review your business and marketing needs. Tune in to hear more. In the second half of the show we met with Catherine Seifert the inventor of Car Cache. Catherine was perplexed that there was no specific place to store her bag while driving, keeping it clean and easily accessible, so she was determined to solve this dilemma. Tune in and hear the rest of Catherine Seifert, the life of an inventor, mom, and entrepreneur.