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Kimberlie Dykeman appeared today on San Antonio’s Great Day SA morning show on KENS 5, promoting her book PURE SOAPBOX  as a motivational tool for corporations to invest in and individuals to tap for inspiration without the candy-coating.  Dykeman emphasized the ultimate mission of the growing SOAPBOX® enterprise:  to motivate, entertain and educate people to live life to its fullest by leveraging the wisdom of famous quotes.  
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The latest of the SOAPBOX® motivational offerings includes speaking engagements and  live events, which, in tandem with the published book, yield more extensive  fundraising opportunities.  Through Dykeman’s charity division, entitled Motivation for Donation™, LIVESTRONG  already benefits from the sales of PURE SOAPBOX.  Today Dykeman announced that she will donate a portion of her speaking fees to the charity of choice of the hiring organization.  Additionally, through a live SOAPBOX® community event coordinated with a charity, a portion of net proceeds of entry fees will benefit that charity, on top of whatever other funds are raised around the event itself.
Please call with questions, book orders, speaking inquiries, and fresh ideas to be considered.  310-500-9587

Kimberlie Dykeman interviews Wall Street mover-and-shaker turned stay-at-home-Mom Wendy Walker.  Novel “FOUR WIVES” just released in paperback March 2009.  Walker is one of the  latest author additions to the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, with her book for “POWER MOMS” coming soon to national bookstores. 

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Kimberlie closes out March with another interview on San Antonio’s Great Day SA morning show on KENS 5. Producers had the newly published author on just days after her long-awaited book, PURE SOAPBOX, hit the shelves this past July!  The book is a compilation of bite-sized jolts of colorful, motivational commentary wrapped around the famous quotes of thought leaders and artists.  This time around, Dykeman will talk about the growing divisions of the SOAPBOX(R) brand and devoted fundraising efforts through her Motivation for Donation(TM) officially launching later this year. Other immediate developments include more books in the series, original mobile content, a radio show, online TV talk show, and a product line that is sure to motivate with a swift kick in the pants! PURE SOAPBOX  has earned national distribution, is published by Wiggy Press, an imprint of Dalton Publishing.
Show info::  Tuesday March 31, 2009 from 9:00am – 10:00am

Kens 5 Tv  San Antonio, Texas    http://www.kens5.com/greatday
About  Kimberlie Dykeman’s Motivation for Donation™ division of the SOAPBOX® brand:  As a Grassroots Fundraiser for the LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION, a portion of proceeds from book sales is donated to LIVESTRONG™.  Individuals, companies and other charities can further earn a portion of proceeds from sales when they make a large purchase or become an affiliate.    A SOAPBOX® Live Event  include fundraisers, VIP Toasts and speaking engagements. 
For more info:  http://www.puresoapbox.com or info@puresoapbox.com  regarding corporate purchases, speaking engagements, Motivation for Donation™ info, etc.

Indeed SXSW 2009 is in full force!! Austin is bubbling with the energy of a veritable mixed grill of artists, entrepreneurs, musicians, producers, performers, innovators, inventors and techies…all hoping to meet folks, share info, learn something, get discovered…and party! SXSW has brilliantly, albeit slowly, demonstrated and spotlighted what the future holds for these interactive, music and film worlds.

The reality :: the convergence of digital media and marketing, entertainment and technology is upon us and life is gooood if you can embrace the truths that come from this blending. To look forward, it’s essential to revisit the past, yes? So if you want to review the innovations, trends, predictions from thought leaders …take a peek of some of the fantastic, enlightening interviews I hosted at SXSW Interactive 2008, InnoTech Austin 2008, and Future of Television Conference NY 2008.

Also available at www.youtube.com/KimberlieDykeman and www.Web2point0.tv.

Kimberlie Dykeman and Phenix & Phenix Publicity are heading back to the fabulous AMS Pictures studios to shoot the next episodes of ShelfLife on ShelfLife.tv. This latest series of author interviews and trailers will feature several authors from Brazil and a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. Shelf Life.tv is the homebase video channel from which each authors online PR campaign is launched. The web-based interview series is dedicated to spotlighting the real people, real purpose, and real perspective of some of the sharpest books hitting the shelves today. Together, published author Dykeman and Phenix & Phenix are definitely solidifying their names as the top choice for authors and speakers who want to capitalize on the power of the web!

Visit: www.shelflife.tv  or http://www.youtube.com/user/ShelfLifeTV

Visit: www.phenixpublicity.com

Kimberlie is also a newly published author, please visit: www.PureSoapbox.com

 

Kimberlie Dykeman has been selected as one of a featured speakers hosting an exclusive session at the acclaimed 2009 RISE Conference.  In its third year, RISE – a Relationship & Information Series for Entrepreneurs – is an annual conference series dedicated to providing a free forum for entrepreneurs to connect and exchange ideas that inspire the entrepreneurial spirit. . RISE is also thrilled to welcome John Mackey and Roy Spence, two of Austin’s most admired entrepreneurs, as the keynote speakers.  Conjunctured, the coworking space gaining great recognition for its innovative deliverables, will be the backdrop for Dykeman signature “SOAPBOX® Motivation for the 21st Century” keynote, which the newly-published author of “Pure Soapbox” has specifically catered to the attending entrepreneur audience.  This interactive presentation is a compelling edutainment session that dares you to step away from conventional lip-service, and embrace the profound truths of succeeding in the game of life from the most influential people of our times. Kimberlie Dykeman delivers meat-n-potatoes optimism to audiences who seek more practicality than the average reprocessed, cheerleading speech or DVD series can deliver. Cleverly leveraging the forward-thinking wisdom of timeless thought leaders, from John Quincy Adams to Lily Tomlin to John Lennon, Dykeman pairs a jolt of inspiration and humor with her unique, practiced 6-Pak A.N.S.W.E.R.™ formula. Walk away with a realistic and optimistic gameplan to work smarter, think clearer, feel healthier, live happier. No candy coating. No band-aid therapy. Motivation with a swift kick in the pants!

 

Thursday March 5, 2009 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Conjunctured Bldg,

1309 E. 7th Street
Austin, Texas 78702

 

About RISE 2009:  From March 3-5, aspiring entrepreneurs may attend free RISE Sessions led by successful members of the Austin business community.  Co-hosted by MPOWER Foundation and the Acton School of Business RISE is a non-profit initiative with no cost to participate.  Through RISE expertise is exchanged as entrepreneurs from multiple industries and backgrounds connect with each other as well as members of the academic, financial, non-profit, and government sectors.  Unlike a traditional conference, RISE Sessions are limited to 25 participants and take place all over the city in areas where entrepreneurs naturally congregate. From board rooms to coffee shops, from office parks to Zilker Park, entrepreneurs gather to learn, share and recharge.   http://www.riseaustin.org

 

About Kimberlie Dykeman:  Kimberlie Dykeman is one of those people you don’t soon forget. If her smile and laugh don’t get you first, her energy will. She is a woman on a mission. And her passion is overflowing, if not contagious. She has dedicated her life to being a motivator, entertainer and educator; and whether on-camera, on-air, on the field, or on paper, Kimberlie exudes a charismatic, vivacious presence that has fueled a loyal following and success stories cross-country. Her industry expertise, business savvy and professional etiquette command attention and respect as a renowned On-Camera Personality and Executive Producer, Lifestyle Coach and Motivation Speaker, International Spokesperson, and Author.   Yet it’s her unique blend of natural curiosity, engaging charm and entertaining wit that allows her to interactively connect with and captivate any audience.

 

For more info about Kimberlie Dykeman, visit:

http://www.puresoapbox.com and http://www.puresoapboxsoapbox.com and http://www.kimberliedykeman.com

Kimberlie Dykeman’s book Pure Soapbox has earned her an upcoming interview on a newly launched inspirational LIVE online talk show!   Host Christel Hughes, C.Ht. has invited Kimberlie Dykeman as her special guest on her spotlight podcast “Women on Purpose”.   Aside from revealing Dykeman’s journey to becoming a successful On-Camera Personality, Producer, Speaker and Author, the conversation will focus on the her motivational book, “Pure Soapbox”, and its relevance to women of all walks of life. Topics include: How to pull yourself out of a rut and survive major life transitions, why a positive, yet realistic attitude leads to success, and how to find balance from finding your own innerstrength.  Both the book and blog have begun to garner international attention through the efforts of Dalton Publishing, Phenix & Phenix Literary Publicists, and Midpoint Trade Distributors.

About “Women on Purpose”: Christel Hughes is an inspiring holistic life coach, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Master Practitioner and fellow published author specializing in self-development and transformation for individuals throughout the country.  She is the host of the Women On Purpose” Inspirational Online Talk Show.  The mission of Women On Purpose is to inspire women worldwide to discover their unique purpose and live life as a powerful creator of their dreams.  Each month you will hear one women’s story of discovering and living her purpose. In these amazingly informative interviews, these women reveal the secrets to taking your power back, channeling your intuition and overcoming obstacles — practices that will lead you to a more enriched life of Freedom and Love.

For more info about Author and On-Camera Personality Kimberlie Dykeman, visit: http://www.kimberliedykeman.com http://www.puresoapbox.com http://www.puresoapboxsoapbox.com

What a fabulous day, huh folks?!

Kimberlie Dykeman has paved a successful entrepreneurial career thinking outside the box. Her interactive speaking platform, SOAPBOX® Motivation for the 21st Century, has her now literally standing on one! If you want to experience an “aha!”… …get Dykeman in the room and get her new book, Pure Soapbox, into your hands!

The SOAPBOX® brand and Kimberlie Dykeman’s signature delivery of a forward-thinking, inspirational message emerges as a platform from which specially focused, interactive presentations, like “SOAPBOX® Motivation for the High-Tech Executive” and “SOAPBOX® Motivation for the Entrepreneur”, are crafted. Each is a compelling edutainment engagement that dares audiences to step away from conventional lip-service, and embrace the profound truths of life from the most influential people of our times.

Kimberlie Dykeman delivers meat-n- potatoes optimism to audiences who seek more practicality than the average reprocessed, cheerleading speech or DVD series can deliver. Cleverly leveraging the forward-thinking wisdom of timeless thought leaders, from John Quincy Adams to Lily Tomlin to John Lennon, Dykeman often pairs a jolt of inspiration and humor with her unique, practiced 6-Pak A.N.S.W.E.R. formula: Walk away with a realistic and optimistic gameplan to work smarter, think clearer, feel healthier, live happier. No candy coating. No band-aid therapy. Motivation with a swift kick in the pants!

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WHO IS SOAPBOX® MOTIVATION FOR? Anyone who has ever had a Murphy’s Law kind of day …or month, for that matter! Anyone starting a new job, raising a kid alone, newly divorced, new to the city, trying to quit smoking or lose those 20 pounds…again, hitting the mid-life mark, upside-down in their home. From weekend-entrepreneurs to isolated execs, wet-behind-the-ears college grads to burned-out 9-to-5er, single parents to soon-to-be retirees, Dykeman acknowledges that we all face the stress of cultural, economic and personal issues, while trying to make a living and a life! Luckily, there’s a SOAPBOX® vignette with your own name on it…to help you face challenges, change . your perspective, embrace the kid in you, take the road less traveled, and seize the day!