Blog
Who am I?
As a businesswoman
I am an award-winning speaker, author, and business consultant/coach.
Before launching Advanta Strategies, LLC, I was President and Chief Marketer for THE LRF Design Group, Inc., a leading mid-size interior design consulting firm in NJ, creating relationships with Fortune 500 companies and building a 7 figure business from a room in my basement.
As a student…
Graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Interior Design
I graduated from Rowan University with a degree in Education – Art.
I am currently attending Kutztown University for my M. Ed. Art
During COVID-19, I completed a six-month noncredit program through the University of Pennsylvania, Foundations in Positive Psychology through the University of Michigan, and Finding Purpose and Meaning In Life: Living for What Matters Most.
Recently, I completed a certificate program in Feng Shui to add depth to my knowledge as I gave the workshop “Envision Possibilities” based on the Feng Shui principles on Jan 20th, 2024.
Today, I attend a watercolor class with the most fantastic teacher. I’m excited to explore those rusty skills.
As a Rotarian
I’ve been a member since 2000 – State College Downtown Rotary, Trainer for District 7360, National Immunization Day Madagascar, and Humor Week in Bulgaria as a clown. I was married to a district governor, so I underwent the same training he did during the ramp-up to his leadership position.
Wife of Jerry Friedman – deceased
I was married to a great guy. A brilliant Aerospace Engineer and Astrophysicist who died of Alzheimer’s in 2019. I was his primary and only caregiver. You can see the drop off in activity since 2017, when doing anything other than caregiving was impossible. I wouldn’t change a minute of our time together.
My personal timeline is an exciting ride. I caught the tail of that comet as it swung by, and I’ve been hanging on every sin
Winning the lottery
I only bet on myself
Everything Old is New Again
Peter Alan’s Everything Old is New Again should be the theme song for the smash commercial television hit “Golden Bachelor.”
Can Can Sale
It’s a can can sale = are you buying?
2024 Thoughts for the New Year
On Monday mornings, Laura Dilling of Compass Coaching, leads "Power Half an Hour," at 9:00. She started this about a year ago. We check in with who is there and she share will a focus on a virtue.Laura's tagline is "new view – new you."This morning, our group...
Vision101
Blog "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision." A quote by Washington Carver. Without vision you have limitations in purpose and personal growth. There is no growth without vision. Join me on Sat, Jan 20 for A vision board workshop,...
Purpose Driven
A purpose driven vision board- explore the possibilities.
Wow! You’ve accomplished so much! It is inspiring. It gives me hope that I can reach my greatest potential.