Women with Passion Members - Kathleen

I am the President and CEO of SmarterIdeas Inc. and have had the privelege of serving business owners over the past 27 years. My training coaching and consulting has taken me all over the country as well as outside of the United States and most recently to Nigeria! This experience has afforded me a vast knowledge of small business and large corporations. I am also a principal of the International Business Academy where high level business owners and entrepreneurs’ attend monthly events, workshops and seminars in order to connect grow and profit!

In the early 90’s I was the corporate trainer for Southland Corporation for the managers and staff. I am often called upon as a keynote speaker for various business associations, woman’s organizations, groups such as the Jaycees, and numerous Company Corporate events.

I have enjoyed serving as an ambassador and facilitator with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce for the past 6 years and working with the Gwinnett Disaster Relief Team, a non-profit disaster preparedness organization and have enjoyed assisting in various organization that assist children and impact education.

I am extremely dedicated to any project that will enable children to discover a passion for education and vision for their future. I am currently serving a business advisor with DECA, an international association of high school and college students studying marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing sales and service

In addition SmarterIdeas has its own internet based radio program where I interview business owners and individuals who can bring inspiration, information or education to entrepreneurs and business owners.

It is my intent to provide strategies and tools to those I am able to meet in order for them to succeed and discover their true passion! My company proudly supports Ron Clark, voted Disney teacher of the year and the subject of the TNT movie, The Ron Clark story. His passion around children is truly amazing and we are blessed that he chose Atlanta for his new school. His school is privately funded and provides full scholorships to all the students who attend. http://www.ronclarkacademy.com

I am a wife to my wonderful husband and mother of 6 children and a grandmother to 13! My oldest daughter passed over in November 2001 and together with her sister and her husband we are proudly raising my daughters beautiful now 7 year old little girl. Yes life presents us with challenges but I can tell you life is also awesome and tomorrow never looked brighter for our future. I am eager to meet more people and expand my network of friends!

Thank You for the ability to introduce myself to this network and I am looking forward to sharing information and ideas to promote business and personal growth. I am always looking for wonderful topics to share on my radio program and people who might have contacts in the areas we will be launching the IBAL groups in or who might be interested in participating with us in developing an area.