Innovation Divaz

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 enjoys young adult fiction! It includes a first-time love, twists and turns and an ending that will leave you wanting more.

This will make a great Christmas present!

Link to buy: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0986037362

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 exposure, Inventors Corner exhibitors receive a free product evaluation during the "Pitch to the Pros" panels in the Inventors Revue, an educational destination adjacent to the Corner. The Inventors Revue features industry experts offering advice on product development and marketing interspersed with the professional review panels all Show days. Post-Show, inventors may have their product featured in Inventors Corner-sponsor, Invention Home's exclusive online presentation "The Inventor After the Show," which is linked on IHA's website, www.housewares.org and promoted in IHA communications to members.

Throughout the years, several inventors have found success for their products because of their participation in the Inventors Corner and others have gone on to take exhibit space on their own in their appropriate Show category.

For more information on how to to attend, please visit http://www.housewares.org

In the second half we had Michele Kish of I Go Natural call in to talk to Perry and introduce her product. One of the fastest growing brands in Canada, USA and International - Go Natural® hit the ground running when it launched in 1999 across Canada and featured on The TSC - Toronto Shopping Channel, where the response and sales exceeded all expectations, including the shows hosts, buyers and producers and more recently featured on QVC Shopping Channel in the United States, and national television soon after, Go Natural's ® All In One Cosmetic ®, multi-functioning pressed powder became an instant best-seller. Offering a simple one step 20 second, brush and go application and delivering a flawless stunning air brushed finish to all skin tones and types, instantly, Go Natural's “ magic powder ” has revolutionized how women feel about cosmetic applications.

Our products are manufactured with the strictest of professional standards and of the highest quality ingredients available and manufactures well within FDA and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), CFTC Quality Assurance Guidelines, in compliance with global requirements, custom and multilingual packaging options, animal cruelty free, proudly made in America and sold by licensed beauty professionals, channel, specialty retailers and distributors, worldwide since 1999.

We wholesale and retail our products as well as exhibit in over 50 Professional Beauty Industry and Consumer trade shows annually in North America - including New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, New Orleans, Orlando, Memphis, Nashville, Toronto, London, Ottawa, Hamilton, Kitchener, Montreal and more.

With now over 1000 retail, channel, distributors, specialty and independent retailers, salons, spas, professional skin care clinics, beauty professionals, gift shops, fashion boutiques, resorts, and more, worldwide and hundreds of thousands of loyal satisfied Go-Natural ® customers.

Established and growing distribution channels From Canada to USA -UK - Australia - Denmark - Netherlands - Sweden - China - Japan - Korea - and more.

As seen on TV > Turner - Peachtree TV - Lifetime - Women's Network - 10 Years Younger Show - Cox TV -

TSC The Shopping Channel Toronto Canada, TVSN Australia, QVC Shopping Channel and more.

Go Natural's® Corporate Headquarters, manufacturing and distribution centers are located in both London Ontario Canada and Las Vegas Nevada, and offer direct distribution and service to their Canadian, USA and International customers, clients and partners. - A family owned and operated Canadian and USA Corporation - North American Cosmetic firm, with worldwide distribution, since 1999.

Michele is offering our network a 10% discount on her website using coupon code 10%womeninventorz. Go to www.igonatural.com to purchase this amazing product.

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 for marketing tools- They can print any company logo on the front of the pockets!

They are ready to go with their perfect product, A perfect pocket! http://www.aperfectpocket.com

In the second half we had a very exciting round of inventors calling in.

Our first guest is Rania Kfuri with Free Like Birdie - Free Like Birdie was developed from personal experience of CEO Rania Kfuri. Having grown up as a well experienced traveler, she never realized how different the packing experience would be after having a baby. Rania and her young family traveled overseas numerous times each year, as well as frequent domestic travel and with these trips grew her insight regarding organization and efficiency. Friends would always ask her for advice on how to pack and what to use when traveling with their little ones. After discovering that there was no product line that provided an organizational packing system exclusively for young families, Rania decided it was time to create that tool. Learn more at www.freelikebirdie.com

The second caller we met was Abraxas Abrams-Pickens, the creator of The Highchair Organizer. The Highchair Organizer holds everything you need for mealtime right at your child's highchair or booster seat. It stores items such as spoons, forks, bibs, pacifiers, baby wipes, even diapers. Visit their web site at www.thehighchairorganizer.com

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 comfortably underneath any piece of clothing or wore on their own. The tights are padded at the knee, perfect for little crawlers. Plus they are perfect for that toddler who refuses to keep their blankets on at night.

Fun, affordable but most of all practical Lil' tights by Skights, dress for sock-cess!!!! Visit www.skights.com for more information.

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.