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Gildan Media Inks Deal with Kimberlie Dykeman for First Audiobook in SOAPBOX Series

gildanStop the press!  Pursued by Gildan Media Corporation, a New York-based new media publishing company, Kimberlie Dykeman has officially inked her first audio book deal!  Gildan Media optioned Dykeman’s Pure Soapbox, released July ’08 by Dalton Publishing, as one of its next signature audio book productions, adding it to the impressive list of world-renowned best-selling authors like Stephen R. Covey, Brian Tracy, Joe Vitale and social media expert, Joel Comm.

Later this month, Dykeman heads into the recording booth at The Production Block  to work with dear friend Joel Block, owner of the Austin-based studio, which has been producing great audio for over three decades, serving the advertising, broadcast and corporate communications industries. A devoted supporter of the author, Block introduced Dykeman to Gildan Media’s Founder and President, Gilles Dana, who jumped on the opportunity immediately, even offering to option audio rights for Dykeman’s upcoming 2010 book series. Dana, who served 23 years as President and Publisher of the Simon & Schuster New Media Division, encompassing the audio and interactive divisions, led the non-print publishing efforts of one of the world’s largest publishers during a time of significant expansion, publishing countless audio bestsellers and receiving numerous accolades, including several Grammy awards and nominations. 

Slated for a Holiday ’09 release, the Pure Soapbox audio book, in tandem with its sister paperback, will be available just in time for consumers to offer as stuff stockings for recession-weary, stressed-out friend, family, and business client alike. 

About Gildan Media:  Gildan Media Corporation is a new media publishing company based in New York, comprised of Gildan Audio, Gildan Digital and Audio Evolution. The company specializes in personal development, business and language learning content.   www.gildanmedia.com 

Kimberlie Dykeman Heads to 2009 ERA Conference in Vegas to Meet One-on-One with TV Executives

KimberlieDykeman- AUTHENTIC1x1_transparentKimberlie Dykeman is killing two birds with one stone next week…hanging out with “infomercial kings” and LA TV Executives in Vegas, baby!  The world-renowned Electronic Retailers Association is holding its 2009 national convention  in Las Vegas, and Dykeman is heading with guns blazing to hob-knob with the most powerful leaders in the direct-to-consumer industry… and win the hearts of the decision-makers of Discovery Channel and a few of Hollywood’s strongest names in TV production.

 Just this week, Dykeman pinged Steve Jones, Show Runner at Original Productions and  Co-developer of Season Two “Pitchmen” on the Discovery Channel, about finding a network for her talk show “The Bigger Picture with Kimberlie Dykeman”.    To her surprise, Jones fired back with an invitation to be a VIP guest at the ERA event AND a one-on-one meeting with famed Host/Executive Producer  Anthony “Sully” Sullivan, Thom Beers of Original Productions and Discovery Channel executives.  On top of that, he asked Dykeman, the little infomercial queen, to audition for a co-hosting role on “Pitchmen”.

 Needless to say, Dykeman is on a plane to Vegas to knock it out of the park and create some fabulous memories…after all, IT IS VEGAS, folks!!

Texas Author Engages Kimberlie Dykeman Again to Shoot Upcoming Book Trailer

Holy Spirit 2Kimberlie Dykeman heads out on location as Executive Producer of another book trailer for Dr. Mike Thomas, Texas-based author of “A Harvest of Miracles” and the long-awaited upcoming compilation “To Him Who Sits on the Throne”.  Dykeman called on long-time pal David Reyes of X Horn Productions to help create a contemporary feel to a praise-rich book, targeted at both faith-seeker and loyal Christian alike.  Aside from an insightful interview of Thomas with Dykeman, the final video will include a montage of gorgeous imagery mixed with praise scripture shout-outs by spirit-filled congregation members, courtesy of Shoreline Christian Center Church of Austin. 

About Dr. Mike Thomas:  the pastor of New Hope Community Church in Temple, Texas for nearly ten years. Professor of Spanish at Baylor University in Waco, and president and founder of Logos Language Institute, a ministry that helps Christians learn to witness and minister in over 20 foreign languages. He and his wife, Susan, have three children and three grandchildren.   “To Him Who Sits on the Throne” is due to hit the shelves this month. 

Visit publishers’ site:  www.morningstarbooks.org

About Kimberlie Dykeman: 

Book & blog site:  www.PureSoapbox.com     Personal blog:   www.KimberlieDykeman.com/blog     On-camera personality:  www.youtube.com/user/KimberlieDykeman

Keeping Up with Kimberlie Dykeman in August!

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Scottsdale & Tucson, AZ:  Just back from some business exploration and meetings with literary agents!  And, of course, well-deserved spa time at the gorgeous Fairmont Scottsdale.

 

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Vero Beach, FL:  Shots from the set of infomercial shoots for Competitive Edge Media’s newest launch LifeBrands TV.  In the fantastic, high-tech studios at Southeastern Studios with co-host Tom Wainman.  Take a sneak peek at the raw footage!  HERE!

 

Austin, TX:  Honored by the opportunity to help Andrew Shapter bring his dream to life…at the “Happiness Is“ red carpet premiere.   The screening tour is in full swing, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities across the USA!  Kimberlie is slated to be hosting interviews at the red carpet premieres in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and other metropolitan cities.

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Dallas, TX:  Dykeman heads to the world-renowned Cooper Research Clinic for a one-on-one chat with the iconical “father of aerobics” himself, Dr. Kenneth Cooper.  AND a complete 21st century preventative medical check up…the most comprehensive wellness services available in the USA.

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Kimberlie Dykeman Featured Contributor on Ugluu.com

UgluuKimberlie Dykeman is this week’s featured contributor for the online site Ugluu.com, which is garnering the tremendous interest of the web community as the “stickitivity” site, teaching folks how to simply stick-with-it, when it comes to relationships.  Dykeman selected and highlighted one of her favorite SOAPBOX® vignettes which is wrapped around the omnipotent spoken words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who exemplified this principle.

 

In April of this year Dykeman was selected to participate in The Personality Project and in turn showcased in Rohit Bhargava’s e-book “Women of Personality,” featuring the success stories of twenty female entrepreneurs who intuitively use their personalities to better their business ventures.  Among the other lauded women was Kare Anderson

Emmy-winning former Wall Street Journal reporter, Obama campaign consultant, speaker, and author.  The two relentless networking marketers were soon conversing about how they could further engage and help one another. 

 

Come full circle, amongst other initiatives the two are brewing up, Anderson invited the SOAPBOX® Queen to contribute to the Ugluu site, one of the ex-reporter’s own manifestations which she founded with Guy Harris, Certified human behavior specialist, conflict resolution expert and managing partner of The International Broadcast Group.  Ugluu.com is about people learning to build relationships that, in a word, STICK.  It’s a place where you have learning access from people who are dedicating themselves to finding ways to make their relationships more powerful, more dynamic, and more fulfilling, every day.  Each week new, actionable insights are shared by extraordinary guest blogger, with fantastic accomplishments in business, literature, education and media, including Brian Vaszily, Jane Pollak, Dr. Jordan Paul, Leah Komaiko, and Mark Goulston.

 

Kimberlie Dykeman Hosts Red Carpet Austin Premiere of Andrew Shapter’s “Happiness Is” National Tour

happines-isMotivate, entertain educate…the three words that Kimberlie Dykeman eats, sleeps, and breathes every day!  With her own SOAPBOX® brand of motivation brewing up TV, book, and online creations for future launch, Dykeman is literally sniffing out opportunities to connect with and learn from people who are also making a difference in the proverbial bigger picture.  So when she heard that the renowned photographer and documentarian Andrew Shapter had a new film coming out, entitled “HAPPINESS IS”, the SOAPBOX® Queen pounced on the opportunity to see the premiere.  But upon discovering that the doc is philanthropically-driven, raising money for charities at each and every city on the slated national tour…Dykeman immediately got on the horn with Shapter himself to donate her time and expertise! 

 

The result?  Kimberlie Dykeman will be the On-Camera Host at the red carpet premiere of critically-acclaimed film “HAPPINESS IS”, launching its nationwide screening tour right in her own backyard of Austin, TX.  Bringing her signature in-the-moment interviewing style and authentically charismatic presence, Dykeman will be capturing VIP interviews, audience reactions, and helping drive DVD release sales for the benefit of the night’s beneficiary, Mobile Loaves and Fishes.

 

“This opportunity is such an honor and resonates with my very own mission as well, in all I do as a personality, an entrepreneur, and a philanthropist,” says Dykeman.  “Andrew Shapter has raised the bar in thinking outside the box both for creating vital works that uplift the human spirit and organically drive awareness for the greater good of society.” 

 

“HAPPINESS IS”  …a cinematic road trip that explores the myths and the truths of the “pursuit of happiness” in America. It is the second film from Andrew Shapter, Director of the critically acclaimed documentary, Before the Music Dies. The film journeys through history–without boundaries or prejudices–in an attempt to understand what Happiness truly is, in the face of what the definition of Happiness has become. 

 

DVD RELEASE PARTY: Waterloo Records, 600 North Lamar, Austin, TX, JULY 30th   TIME:  5pm – 7pm.     PREMIERE SCREENING: Alamo Draft House Cinema, 1120 South Lamar, Austin, TX.   TIMES:  July 30th  9:30 pm (includes HUGE TWEET-UP lead by Mark Horvath (@hardlynormal) and Alan Graham (@MLFNOW) &  9:50pm     Both events are free and open to the public. For any remaining tickets to screening, go to www.happinessisthemovie.com. 

 

BENEFITTING: Mobile Loaves & Fishes  www.mlfnow.org  

EVENING’S SPONSOR: Stubb’s Legendary Kitchens http://www.stubbsaustin.com

 

ABOUT “HAPPINESS IS” :   Andrew Shapter and his small team spent two years crisscrossing the country, speaking to all sorts of Americans they encountered along the way in an attempt to discover what it means to be happy. In addition to examining the phrase “the pursuit of happiness,” the film guides us through the eyes of spiritual leaders including the Dalai Lama, philanthropists, scholars, and the occasional celebrity (including Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Dan Millman), and a wide range of happiness “experts” as they describe their experiences and definitions of Happiness. Understanding what it means to be happy and the goal of obtaining happiness is an individual journey protected by our forefathers in the Constitution. “HAPPINESS IS”, your road map to happiness!

 

ABOUT KIMBERLIE DYKEMAN: TV Personality and Producer, Lifestyle Coach and Motivation Speaker, International Spokesperson, and Author.   Dykeman has pioneered a groundbreaking system of coaching, emerged as a multi-faceted on-camera host, released her first book, “Pure Soapbox”, and launched SOAPBOX® motivation as a trademarked brand of that leverages famous quotes to promote living life to its fullest.  Combining these backgrounds with unmatched street smarts and unyielding determination, Dykeman has evolved her vast goals into a full-fledged, enterprising conglomerate that develops mass-media programming, products, live events and web-based communication that have universal impact.  Dykeman uniquely combines personal development, education, and charity to touch audiences worldwide with positive messaging. She is indeed a woman on a mission!  The SOAPBOX® Queen!

Kimberlie Dykeman Inks Deal with California Company to Launch New Infomercial Channel

Pursued by Competitive Edge Media, a California-based media, production and marketing corporation, Kimberlie Dykeman inked her first deal, to host several multimercials (mini-infomercials) for the company’s newest products on its soon-to-be-launched channel, LifeBrands TV. Trekking down to Tim Pipher’s Southeastern Studios in beautiful Vero Beach, Florida this August, Dykeman continues to carry the torch as a sought-after infomercial queen, having hosted programs produced both in the US and the Philippines, now broadcasted internationally. Dykeman is also in talks with Competitive Edge Media to both serve as LifeBrand TV’s recurring spokesperson and host, and to tap their expertise in the further development of her SOAPBOX® motivational line of lifestyle products.

About Competitive Edge Media: http://www.compedgemedia.com

More about Kimberlie Dykeman: http://www.kimberliedykeman.com
http://www.puresoapbox.com
http://www.youtube.com/KimberlieDykeman

Kimberlie Dykeman Among Featured Authors at Dalton Publishing Book Reading at Book People

 

Kimberlie Dykeman joins fellow authors of Austin’s own Dalton Publishing for its third annual “Dalton Gang Book Reading”. Dykeman will be sharing excerpts from “Pure Soapbox” (released July ’08) as well as her favorite signature SOAPBOX(R) vignettes from her internationally-subscribed “SOAPBOX of the week” blog series. Indeed, the fabulous engagement is certain to be filled with jolts of perspective, motivation, humor and priceless audience interaction! Book People opens its doors to yet another event for the Austin community.

 

The evening also includes the poetry of Lyman Grant (/The Road Home/) and W. Joe Hoppe (/Galvanized/); the Grimm-inspired tales from Ric Williams (/Woman in the Tower/); the refreshing and incisive fiction crafted by Robert Stikmanz (/Sleeper Awakes/), Gary Kent’s unbelievable, yet all true, reminiscences of the indie film revolution (/Shadows & Light/); Joe O’Connell’s award-winning fiction (/Evacuation Plan/); and the always hilarious and entertaining Les McGehee (/Plays Well With Others/).

 

Wednesday August 12, 2009 at 7:00pm

Book People

603 N Lamar Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78703 Get Directions

 
About Kimberlie Dykeman: www.puresoapbox.com  and www.kimberliedykeman.com   Contact: info@puresoapbox.com  Kimberlie is on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo. 

IT’S A WRAP!

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Finally settled in from a grueling, but stellar shoot week for the upcoming network show “LIVE 2B 100“. 

 

When I was approached with the opportunity to help produce a national TV show, I thought I was going to pee my pants!  The honor of working side-by-side with John Lage and Rudy Germany, two highly-respected, super-talented producers in the industry, paired with learning essentials to apply to the successful launch of my own show made this opportunity a no-brainer!  And for any of you who know of my love affair with health and fitness, you can bet that creating a show, called “LIVE 2 B 100”, that teaches folks to live longer, was just was the icing on top, indeed! 

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Here are some shots of the set, in the gorgeous studio location of Studios 121 in Fort Worth, Texas.  We had a fabulous live audience each day, over a dozen special guests and a killer production team of about 30 people working 18-hour days.  Now the really tough stuff begins…editing all the footage into 6 completed episodes and then hustling to sell these and about 150 more episodes to one of our interested targets –which include DISCOVERY HEALTH, FIT-TV (also a “Discovery” Channel), RLTV (Retirement Living TV), VERIA NETWORKS (Health and Wellness) and Global Health TV (syndicated internationally).

 

Keep your fingers crossed, prayers coming and stay tuned!

Dykeman Interviews Lt. Col. Joseph W. Hoffler of PROMOTION: DENIED in Latest Episode of ShelfLife.tv

Kimberlie Dykeman interviews Lt. Col. Joseph W. Hoffler, retired US Air Force leader in the Academy’s Security Police Squadron about his autobiographic “Promotion: Denied.  The Harrowing True Story of Racism, Cover-up, Betrayal and Vigilante Justice at the United States Air Force Academy”.  The eye-opening book reveals how Hoffler was the victim of a racially motivated “witch-hunt” and tells the upsetting story a losing battle against institutionalized racism at the academy.

For more information, visit www.josephwhoffler.com

 

Kimberlie Dykeman is the Host and Executive Producer of ShelfLifeTV, and is a fellow author of “PURE SOAPBOX“.  All ShelfLifeTV author interviews available here.

Dykeman to Fill Shoes as Associate Producer for Upcoming Network TV Show

Kimberlie Dykeman has been courted and finally brought on-board as an Associate Producer for the upcoming network TV show entitled “Live 2B 100”, slated for broadcast Fall ’09.  Executive Producers from L.A. and Dallas are excited to tap Dykeman’s expertise both in front of and behind the camera, as an organizer, scriptwriter and on-camera consultant, as well as to connect with media and book national guests.  Dykeman, fellow production leaders and crew members head into the Studios 121 in Fort Worth, Texas this month to begin shooting initial episodes. 

 

About the show:    “Live 2B 100”  featuring Host Dr. Ted Gambordella is a health and wellness show for ages 40 and up, slated for broadcast Fall ’09 on a major cable network.  The central theme of the show addresses the frightening fact that in the year 2009, 33% of the population will be over the age of 65. That is 105 Million people!  Media outlets today are not doing enough to provide the correct information and positive support for that demographic.  It’s time that we communicate an effective design for living people ages 40 and up who strive for a well-balanced, healthy, LONG life.  Daily fitness, nutritional info, self-defense techniques, yoga, mental health and many other areas related to extending the quality of life will be addressed in this daily show.  Dr. Ted Gambordella is the fitness and self-defense expert who has the knowledge and inspiration to do just that.   He and his guests will teach America how to LIVE 2BE 100!    Broadcasting network to be revealed at a later date.

About Kimberlie Dykeman:  www.kimberliedykeman.com , www.puresoapbox.com .  Kimberlie is also on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo.

 

Remember. Respect. Re-ignite. Relish your future.

Memorial Day is an incredibly moving day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.  For generations, our peers, partners, pals and parents have stood with dignity, integrity and the uttermost courage to make the United States of America what it is today: a land of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  I challenge you to set your political party preferences aside and simply let this thought sink in.  It’s not about what did right or wrong; should or shouldn’t have done; will or won’t do.   It’s bigger than that, folks.  Purposefully join together to honor those who gave their all for our collective rights, and simply pay mindful appreciation to all you have, all you get to do each day, and all your future might just hold.  Your memories are the magic of life.  Cherish them, share them…and make more!          – KD

 “What you memorize, you memorialize.”     – Anonymous   (often credited to ND Walsch, author)

Whether your first sweetheart’s phone number, your favorite song, or big acceptance speech, you’ve chosen to etch these things into your mind for timely safe-keeping.  Yet years later, buried convolutions release their imprints your call, and elicit surprising delight.  But it’s not the content, nor the fact that you remember it verbatim that elates your spirit.  Instead, your smile, laugh and peaceful pause for reflection evolve from the unfolding of the celebration surrounding such snippets.  When you commit anything to mind, you emphasize its importance to your heart.  Honor the influential people, places, experiences, and messages that graciously fill your moments and pay tribute to yourself by tapping the enlightening power of those memories.

Copyright 2000-2009 by Kimberlie Dykeman

Pure Soapbox available nationwide online and where books are sold.
A portion of the proceeds of all book sales is donated to LIVESTRONG.
 

COMING in late ‘09:  SOAPBOX® video subscriptions for mobile & Kimberlie’s own network talk show!