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An image of businessperson and animal rights activist Jaye Miller next to the words "A Smart Conversation with Jaye Miller of Haven Partners Group."

Senior Resort Living in a New Sanctuary Model – A Talk with Jaye Miller

Our conversation was sort of all over the place because there was so much to talk about! We talked about individual people having talents and being put on this earth to use those talents. We talked about success and how sometimes, being silent in success, or not so flamboyant that you attract media attention, is better because you get more done.

By Yvonne DiVita July 26, 2021 Big Ideas, Business Coaching, Smart Conversations with Yvonne
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Don’t Just Learn a Recipe – Learn a Culture! with MARDA’S GIFT Film

Years ago, Marda Stoliar began telling Sheila Rittenberg about her students and their special reasons for learning to bake – from wanting to be free from society’s expectations (willing to start a cultural change in their community) to desiring a way to help others, family members sometimes, become more than even they thought they could.

By Yvonne DiVita July 21, 2021 Big Ideas, Smart Conversations with Yvonne
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Why NOW is the BEST Time to Write Your Book

by Yvonne DiVita, author, writer, reader, serial entrepreneur Blah! Blah! Blah! I’m seeing a lot of lip-service being paid to the idea of writing a […]

By Yvonne DiVita July 19, 2021 Big Ideas, Books, Writing
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Kintsugi, Videography, Photo Journalism, Writing a Book, and more

I’m working on The HOW TO WRITE A BOOK Book, Part II. To be completed, probably in the Fall, also. This is the second in a series of books planned for our How To Write A Book series of educational books on writing. Our focus is on non-fiction as those are the authors we work with.

By Yvonne DiVita July 7, 2021 Big Ideas, Book Coaching, Indie Publishing, Marketing your book, Writing
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Video Journalist Kayla O’Brien Cautions: Don’t Fall In Love!

I wanted Kayla on Smart Conversations to talk a bit about book trailers. I met Kayla via Melanie Hicks, another Smart Conversation guest, after watching Melanie’s fantastic book trailer.

By Yvonne DiVita July 3, 2021 Big Ideas, Smart Conversations with Yvonne
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Kintsugi Mind: (re)Writing the Stories of You

We all feel broken, sometimes, or in some parts of our being. Or as if we’re showing cracks on the outside, hiding stress fractures within. […]

By Tom Collins June 29, 2021 Health & Happiness, Learning, Lifestyle, Writing
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The Leader You Don’t Want To Be by Mary T. O’Sullivan

The Leader You Don’t Want To Be by Mary T. O’Sullivan A Smart Conversation with Yvonne DiVita and Mary T. O’Sullivan A little about Mary T. O’Sullivan: Before […]

By Yvonne DiVita June 28, 2021 Books, Business & Entrepreneurship, Smart Conversations with Yvonne
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HIBs? 14 Proven Ways to Increase Your Happiness

Ever wonder if there are scientifically proven ways to live a happier life? Here are 14 “happiness inducing behaviors” backed by research.

By Tom Collins May 11, 2021 Books, Health & Happiness, Learning, Lifestyle, Tips from Tom's inbox
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Age Diversity at Work: Can Solos and Small Businesses Share the Benefits?

We looked at the benefits of age diversity running to the organization: increased productivity, innovation, workforce stability, and the bottom line. And the evidence continues to pile up.

By Tom Collins April 2, 2021 Aging Well, Big Ideas, Health & Happiness
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Writing and Publishing Advice, Spring 2021

In fact, if you don’t prove you have an established platform, with thousands of possible readers, traditional publishers won’t even talk to you. No matter how great your proposal is. Oh, yeah, I forgot – before you do or prove any of the above to a traditional publisher, you have to prove you can sell the book and earn back your royalty for the advance. At which time, they will are likely to wave bye-bye.

By Yvonne DiVita April 2, 2021 Book Coaching, Writing
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