Cody Horton, PhD.
Hyponotherapist, Author, Radio Show Host, world traveler

Kathy Meyers,
Denver Downtown Chapter

How to shave your legs in the creek

Kathy Meyers is a Quilt Designer and the President of Sugarloaf Designs, Inc., a quilt pattern design and publishing company.  She is also the author and publisher of the gold medal award winning book, If The Dragon Wins, Build Another Castle: the ABC's of Grief.  Before becoming a quilt pattern designer, she worked in corporate America as an IT project manager and corporate trainer among other things. 

Robin Neal,
Success Charter Chapter member since 1994,
Past ABWA District Vice President

Where's the Ark when you Need it?

Robin Neal, Past ABWA District Vice President, owns Neal Resources and designs websites for small businesses and individuals.

Robin wears many hats as part of her family's business, American Safety Associates of Colorado, a company that provides fire protective clothing primarily to Colorado's firefighters. As Operations Manager, Robin manages and performs all IT functions and also handles purchasing, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and sales. Robin has measured hundreds of firefighters for semi-custom clothing.

Robin is driven to learn - believes it keeps you young, interested and engaged in life around you. You never know when previous life lessons can help you with new challenges.

My ABWA Connection – How I Became Involved

After having several careers working in international business and relations including international student advising, importing and exporting, and customs Rhonda chose to go full-time with her Shaklee career in 2004.   Rhonda is a “Shaklee Kid” meaning she has grown up with her parents also in the Shaklee business and has used the products all her life.  She is, therefore, a second generation business-owner.   

Rhonda left the corporate world to pursue her business and personal goals of balancing time and money.  Not something a whole lot of people believe exists.  Besides her membership in ABWA Rhonda is also a member of DTC Business and Professional Women, BNI (Business Network International), and Zonta Club of Douglas County. 

Rhonda also volunteers as a mentor to immigrants taking their citizenship exam.   Rhonda spends her time coaching and training her Shaklee business teams to achieve their own level of success and looks forward to expanding her business globally.   

Bette Brennan,
Denver Downtown Chapter

Reinvention, Renewal, Release to Live Life!

Elizabeth “Bette” Brennan, Business Assistance Specialist, is the official contact for the Small Business Hotline for start up businesses. She joined the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade in 1998.

Bette worked as manager of the Business Assistance Center (BAC) for three months and as the Executive Assistant for Virginia “Gin” Butler the Deputy Director of the Small Business Programs. Bette works with the director of the Minority and Women’s business office.  Working closely with the Secretary of State and the Department of Revenue as well as other state and federal agencies for any updates or changes for small businesses. The Hotline provides general information to assist new and expanding businesses get started.

Bette is the mother of three son’s: two living here in Colorado and one in Seattle, WA also the grandmother of 5: 4 girls and 1 boy. 

Leacia Brilliant,
Pikes Peak Chapter

Please, Tell Me I Can't...A Brief Lesson in Tenacity.

Leacia R. Brilliant is President of Brazos Builders, LLC, a woman-owned, commercial construction company.  Her company specializes in construction project management, value engineering, design/build, constructability reviews, conception design through completed construction, and tenant improvements.  Leacia is primarily responsible for business development, marketing, project management and estimating.

Leacia is an active member of the Pikes Peak Chapter – ABWA.  She also volunteers for the Children’s Literacy Center, the American Heart Association, and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  She has a passion for her family, friends, mentoring others, fast cars, sports, hiking, cooking, and attending live music events.

Pamala Childress,
Youngevity’s Chairperson, 2007 Colorado Springs Women’s Living Expo
Pikes Peak Chapter

What do you want to do with the rest of your life?

Pamala has an Elementary Education BA and Counseling MA. Pamala’s career spans 40 years  teaching and counseling.  She’s held positions as Head Start Social Worker and LaPetite Academy Day Care Director.
Pamala’s live podcast (P.M.S., Partnering Military Spouses) is on Thursday evening’s www.talkshoe.com. 
She was 1999 ABWA Pikes Peak Chapter Woman of the Year, served as President, VP and other capacities. She’s a member: eWomenNetwork, Colorado Springs Association of Parliamentarians, and Entrepreneur Club.

Darlene Craven,
Top of the Rockies Chapter

"Fear and the Art of Motorcycle Freedom".

Darlene Craven is a FreeLance Commercial Writer plying her trade writing resumes and letters. She also contributes to trade magazines, local newspapers, and the occasional website. Having grown up with a grandmother who was a published author, Darlene comes by her good words honestly and always strives for the twinkle, just like Granny Sophie.

Downtime means honky tonkin', reading by the pool, or straddling a Harley to cruise Colorado's highways and byways. As the President-Elect of the Top of the Rockies Charter Chapter in Parker, Colorado, Darlene is throttling the power of ABWA full throttle. And she recently found out that it's never too late to rekindle an old flame. If you need it written on point, on time and in style, contact Cowgirl Copywriting.

Christine M. Bartel-Crowley

HOPE At Home, Inc, ASPIRE Home Care & Infinite Health & Wellness

Christine is a Native of Colorado, Graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1991.
Statistician, Standard & Poors Compustat
Financial Analyst, Dun & Bradstreet
Worked full-time after graduating from college.  Married in 1992 and had my first son in 1993.  Worked full-time from home while caring for my son until 1995 when my daughter arrived.  Continued to work part-time evenings and weekends while caring for my two children.  My husbands job took us to Green River, Wyoming where we lived for 3 ½ years. 

His job then took us to Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania where we lived for 1 ½ years.  This is where life really began.  I got a part-time job working weekends for a company called HomeNurse, a private duty home care agency.  My heart began to beat, my life became clearer and I began to come alive. 

Unfortunately my husband got another promotion and I, of course, had to give up my “perfect” job.  We moved back to Colorado and I worked part-time for another homecare agency.  I thought I could offer more to the elderly population than the company I was working for, thus HOPE At Home, Inc, ASPIRE Home Care & Infinite Health & Wellness became reality.  That’s where the story begins. 

Kristine Harty ,
Owner, Strong Spirit Unlimited

Kris Harty is an Inspirational Humorist / coach / author,
whose challenging life story brings a life changing message,
along with laughter, awe, and an occasional tear, to audiences of diverse backgrounds.

For Kris, overcoming obstacles is a daily ritual of perseverance and resilience, personally and professionally. Kris conquers life’s curves by living her motto, Stick to It – No Matter What. Today, she shares her Stickability secrets.

Kris Harty owns Strong Spirit Unlimited, as a company and as an attitude.

Pam Hertzog,
Top of the Rockies Chapter

Cleaning Up Negative Self-Talk

Writer, speaker, comedienne, musician, mother of three sons, customer service professional.

These are some of the roles Pamela has filled in life. Humor, creativity, and a gift for finding just the right word are hallmarks of her style.  Pamela describes herself as “Perfectly Passionate About People.” Her mission is helping women achieve their personal best, while laughing all along the way!