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“Why I created Urban Campfire…” -Melody Biringer

May 22, 2013 by

Here is the down and dirty scoop on how Urban Campfire came about. I lost my mojo last year. My business model needed a major overhaul (which depressed me), forced reinvention is not my favorite thing. I turned frickin 50 last year and stopped paying attention to my health because other things got in the way.

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The Benefits of a Good Mentor

May 21, 2013 by

With the slow growing economy, job positions are becoming more competitive. This is when having a good mentor can make a tremendous difference in your continuing success. Mentors can help guide you in your professional endeavors as well as provide great advice for your personal life.

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Sushi 101

May 20, 2013 by

I’m a CRAVE intern who was born overseas. I spent the majority of my childhood, and the earliest years of my young adult life, in Japan. During that time I developed a love for the the people, the culture, and the food. I’m always in the mood for Japanese food. Especially sushi. Now, I’ve always been able to differentiate between traditional and Westernized sushi, but I didn’t know that there is a traditional way to eat sushi. A right way. Which means I’ve been eating my sushi the wrong way for years!

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“The sky’s the limit” —CRAVE Crush Tracy Klinkroth, ChickChat

May 20, 2013 by

Tracy Klinkroth is the owner of ChickChat. Women on ChickChat’s Opinionista Panel inform the world’s leading brands on what works, what doesn’t and what really matters to one of the most important consumer demographics in the US and beyond: women! Q&A with Tracy Klinkroth Who is your role model or mentor? My dad. He owned [...]

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Melody CRAVES: Sunglasses

May 19, 2013 by

“I CRAVE a great pair of sunglasses. Even though I live in Seattle, they are a 365 staple for me. One of my favorite cities to shop for them is Vancouver BC. Sometimes that is all I need for an excuse to cross the border!”

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“I like getting to know my clients.” —CRAVE Crush Lisa Ham, Coco Fleur Events

May 16, 2013 by

Lisa Ham is the owner of Coco Fleur Events, in Dallas, Texas. Coco Fleur is a floral event company that takes great pride in designing floral and decor to reflect their clients’ style. Q&A with Lisa Ham What are your most popular products or services? Beautiful antiques, settees, crystal and silver fixtures such as candelabras, [...]

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“Having a chance to help people is a blessing…” —CRAVE Crush Nourhy, NowStudio

May 16, 2013 by

Nourhy is the owner of Now Studio in Chicago, Illinois. An intuitive healer, Nourhy uses bodywork as well as a range of other restorative techniques and remedies to help others feel happier, healthier and more balanced in their lives. Q&A with Nourhy Chiriboga What makes your business unique? My clients are looking for treatments that [...]

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Successful Reinvention: Flipping It Upside Down

May 15, 2013 by

“When we started the doing the CRAVE books, featuring women all over the world the, business did not actually work for the first four years. And I was very frustrated…I saw that Seinfeld episode where George did everything in the opposite. Things just weren’t working out for him and he was like, ‘I’m going to say yes instead of no.’ I decided I was going to try that.”
-Melody Biringer

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Online Businesses: The Lowest of Low Overhead

May 14, 2013 by

I cannot even begin to express how delightful is to be able to run a business 24/7. Never needing to close shop, always aware of “foot” traffic, sales, and being “under construction” could simply be for an afternoon.. no hard hats needed.

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“I crave delicious pastries, yummy paper, time with my husband, watching a well-orchestrated dinner service at a local restaurant and chocolate of all kinds.” —CRAVE Crush Jessica Park, JPark Events

May 13, 2013 by

JPark Events is where dessert meets design. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, with dessert bars being their specialty, they also offer full production event planning for weddings and corporate events as well as event staffing. Q&A with Jessica Park What are your most popular products or services? We have carved out a specialty niche for ourselves [...]

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