Today's Five Things post is dedicated to some very lovely and interesting women I had the priviledge of meeting today.  I was the featured speaker at a local women's networking meeting for eWomen Network - Kansas City chapter.  This was such a cool speaking engagement! I really enjoyed giving an overview of blogging for business and how to utilize effective blogging techniques for maximum marketing exposure.  Many of the ladies I met today were either small business owners, entrepreneurs, and/or in corporate positions looking to leverage blogs as a way to generate more business and reach new clients.

Despite a few minor technical issues, I got through the presentation material I had brought to go over and there were lots of great questions afterwards.  Hopefully, I will be back to do a more in-depth overview of blogging for business and be able to really help these ladies with effective blogging practices as a primary marketing tool.  I received so many compliments and thank-yous afterwards, and was humbled by all of the women who expressed how happy they were that they came for the crash course in blogging.

Check out these cool women right here in the metro (I'm really tempted to share more than just five with you!):

• Kay Curtis of Equalizer Defense offers unique "common sense" self-defense classes, education, and information to equip women with the confidence and know-how so they don't become a statistic.
• Denitra Watson, Marketing Manager of Top Notch Cleaning, represents a product that will revolutionize the way families purify the air in their households.  Using special technology that has been determined to help with allergens, asthma, and other medical issues, it offers superior air flow.
• Gwyneth Jones is a certified chef, teacher, and trainer in the health and wellness industry.  She offers a multitude of classes, informational seminars, and workshops for individuals and groups interested in learning more about healthy lifestyle choices.
• Lisa Holiman is the owner of Breath of Fresh Flair, a unique company offering creative solutions for your decorating challenges.
• Linda Steele is the founder of HowToBusinessNetwork.com, a company who focuses on teaching its clients the value of networking and how to make it work for them.