New Year...New Leg. Serving Up Some Wacky Wishes for 2013...

I have a bone to pick.  Call it a femur, or even a fibula. No matter... just feeling a little passed over here and thought I must share. Just when I thought I'd finally be getting that leg up on things...it's a trip to the compost pile once more. *gah!* ...
As those Shark Tank fans in the crowd probably noticed, there was a pseudo-PortaPocket-ish product featured on the Dec 4 holiday special, which replayed Dec 14, 2012. As a result, it wasn't too surprising that I got a whole bunch of calls after the shows with supporters saying wtf, and some even confused that Partie Poche (just who can spell that exactly...?) was actually somehow my patented PortaPocket.
For those who've kept up here, you may know I have tried out for Shark Tank 2x and had a producer quite interested. Yet, at the end of the day, I apparently got passed over for a one-dimensional "version" that has limited utility and no patent protection, but DID have a movie star glam gal who channels Gwyneth Paltrow. Ah, the trials and tribulations of being on the far side of 40 and raven haired instead. Can't turn back that clock and never felt like a blonde, so I'll just try the next best thing...
I'll wear a giant leg on my back.

So now I've got a video in the works...showcasing wacky reactions of people on the street when they see me and my appendage sauntering down the sidewalk. Will have to admit to occasional glee as when one experiences those rock star moments ... got pushed to the head of the several blocks-long line for a music mogul in town, since he ...so I hear...has a foot fetish. ;) Not even sure who it was, but man, twas a little interesting to be sure!  Plus one gets to be the point of so much attention for photo requests...and then there was that guy who fell up the down escalator trying to take my picture at ORD.  SO many situations...so little time. Such fun with the necks spinning around a la the exorcist when people spy my form and do those inevitable double-takes.
NEVER a dull moment to be sure.
Just wait 'til I get another one sticking out of the roof of my car...

Putting more FUNction back into fashion... meet your purse's new best friend

Don't you ever want to get your hands on that chic new bag because it just perfectly completes your outfit?  I think we've all been there before...
and while it's true that I sometimes hear gals say that they may not need PortaPocket "because I'm a purse girl"...don't you seriously HATE having to micromanage that bag all night?
that's why purses and PortaPocket / *bling* should simply be friends ;)

Now we can have both...be oooh so courante by carrying that fashionable bag for your incidentals, but be savvy smart by keeping your vital things CLOSER. That means kicking up your heels, hands-free, without wondering where your bag went or stewing over what is happening to it at any given moment. Hallelujah!


Now you can be worry-free and care-free...  and bring FUNction back into your fashion... 
And never have to babysit that bag again.  
Cheers!
xoxo

check out more of our sparkly styles here...and coming soon! new *bling!* designs by celebrity event designer/brand ambassador Samantha Goldberg of the STYLE network, she's always sharing juicy tidbits for fashionista gals on those frugalistic budgets:
http://portapocket.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=50&products_id=100 ;
learn more about the fabulous "Sassi Sammi" Samantha at: http://www.samanthagoldberg.com

so excited to be 5! ...and some words of thanks

Sometimes we get so busy, we forget to acknowledge those who have helped us get through the day to day  "To Do" list and who inspire us to reach for those stars...  Celebrating our 5th year in business is a milestone, but also gives us a chance to reflect. It's such a privilege to be here. To serve you. To make your day easier. And to be by your side.


With that, I'd like to have the honor of sending shout outs to these unique individuals, who although I've not had the privilege to meet personally (yet!)...they've made my day, pushed my boundaries, and made me think in new directions to help me make this thing called "entrepreneurship" even better. Kudos to:

• Seth Godin -- for a daily blog post of insightful nuggets I just can't wait to devour   (http://sethgodin.typepad.com)
• Marie Forleo -- for inspiring videos that go down smooth as molasses ( http://marieforleo.com/ )
• Mike Michalowicz -- for a damn good new  read, "the Pumpkin Plan"  (you must go harvest...!  http://www.amazon.com/The-Pumpkin-Plan-Strategy-Remarkable/dp/1591844886  ) 
• Peter Shankman -- for birth fathering HARO (what more can I say? THANKS for your vision ...andyour humor ;) (http://www.helpareporter.com/ ) ...

and... speaking of humor...

• Hugh MacLeod -- for the joy of that daily gapingvoid in my e-mail box ( http://gapingvoid.com/ )

All of you have been a part of our journey here, whether you know it or not.  I am grateful for the ways that you have shared, have taught, and have offered your help to those of us still trying to figure it all out (yet never giving up)... 

Thank you for being you. 


xoxo

Walking down the street with a leg in my hand

Sometimes inspiration comes in strange places. When I finished my audition in Chicago for Shark Tank on May 11, I left the hotel to walk 2 blocks to the garage. Which took me one hour. Why? Because I kept getting stopped by people on the street. It's not everyday you see someone walking around with an extra leg ... it really IS a conversation piece!


Driving home I had a realization. This was something I should tap into! After all... the leg is otherwise just sitting in my basement, waiting for the next Show. So that's it. I decided. I'm just going to carry the leg around. Just because. 


And if I'm just going to carry the leg around, I might as well take some pictures of it. Doing wacky things. Like going to the dentist. And taking a shower. Or whatever. So I created a new storyline on my facebook page that's all about the leg. And how it starts out as an ankle. And then grows up. But of course!:


MOVE OVER ANGELINA...THIS LEG HAS A LIFE ALL HER OWN!


New adventures posted daily. Make sure to check it out. It can be your LOL of the day!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150887341084485.432330.36794284484&type=3


So what do YOU think the leg should do next?
Leave a comment and let me know  ;)

time to swim with the Sharks?

if you are like me and LOVE abc's entertaining new show about entrepreneurship...let's just jump in the tank!
The casting folks are on their way to Chi-town so can't miss the chance to get up front and personal with them and see if I can get under their clothes (in a manner of speaking..;)
Not sure how it'll all go, but nothing ventured nothing gained, right?
Let's hope they get all excited and just want to take a bite out of THIS! 

I wear my tampon on my leg

don't you? ;-)

among other things...

Our Gift to Wedding & Event Planners (those hard-working, tireless miracle workers)... Let's Share the Joy!

We want to show our love for all the wedding & event planners who work so hard in creating those magical moments. With that in mind, we've created a special 'SHARE THE JOY!' Spring Event!*
It's a win win for all ...let us share how:

♥ Simply let your clients know about PortaPocket and our stylish new *bling!* ... the practical problem-solvers that will make their celebration day even more care-free at
www.portapocket.com

♥ We'll gift your clients a FREE pink pocket* with any product purchase over $19.95 when they put the name of your events business in Comments field on check out

♥ AND should they choose to treat their entire wedding party, we're also offering a Buy 3 get 1 FREE Special on any kit in 2012! They'd just write the name of their FREE choice (any kit of equal or lesser value) in the Comments field along with your business name, too.

♥ We'll gift YOU a 5% commission, monthly, on your clients' purchases as a thank you for helping us spread the word about our patented accessories that make life easier.

♥ Ready set go! ...let's share the LOVE!!

By the way...we're happy to create you a customized flier that you can send to your clients with details they'd need to know...just drop a note to kendra@portapocket.com and we'll be in touch soon!

*pink pocket gift available while quantities last; Spring offer on Buy 3 get 1 free and gift commissions effective through the 2012 event season.