Black Genius Network

Regina Baker is a computer geek at heart.  She loves everything about computers, how they operate as they do and the limitless opportunities with software applications.

Her background is in Procurement and Information Technology as the Y2K Specialist for one of the oldest chemical and polymers companies in the United States.

After being laid off due to downsizing and even through the passing of her husband Ruben to cancer in 2002, Regina has learned to rely and trust in the wisdom and will of God. Regina says, “I knew there was something for me to continue to live for, to empower others and to have a profound affect in giving instead of just receiving.”

Having various roles in computer technology led her to where she is today as the Co-Founder of Wahmcart.com, a full ecommerce software solution for work at home moms as well as the small business community.

When my partner and I first talked about Wahmcart, we wanted to provide a full ecommerce software solution for work at home moms BUT without the huge price tag. Our goal was, and is, to reach the masses with our full ecommerce solution as opposed to only those who can afford a high ticket service comparable to what we offer.

“We believe that small business dominate a large portion of the market place however, a huge percentage of small businesses miss the opportunity to provide a secure environment like Wahmcart due to the lack of funds. Therefore they settle for free carts and not as secure or easy shopping options for potential customers.

This is why Wahmcart was born. Our goal is to educate the small business individual (sole proprietors) and companies with ecommerce solutions that will allow them to work smarter, not harder while at the same time providing an affordable solution that the “average” person can afford.

In doing so, I made it a point to become a Certified Business Coach.  In this role, I’m able to coach individuals on the importance of a suitable ecommerce software solution for their business while answering questions concerning internet and affiliate marketing in a easy to understand language.

Regina’s Success Tips:

1. “Every worthwhile accomplishment has a price tag attached to it.  The question is always whether you are willing to pay the price to attain it - in hard work, sacrifice, patience, faith and edurance.”  John Maxwell

2. Don’t limit God’s ability to do by your capacity to receive.”  With an open mind, willing heart, and positive attitude, YOU CAN achieve anything you want for your life!

3.  “People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.” John Maxwell

Enjoy this interview with Regina Baker… Ecommerce Advisor, Software Publisher and Entrepreneur

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Colette Releford is all about sales and marketing and after getting laid off from her job she created Strive Business Solutions based in Gaitherburg, MD.

Colette’s business is designed to help small and medium business(es) improve sales and marketing (along with),business process management. The company also provides consulting services to small and medium business(es).

Colette has over 20 years professional experience in a variety of industries including, professional services, multi-family real estate, industrial and technology. In these fields the focus of Ms. Releford’s work has been Sales, Marketing, Account Management and Business Process.

Colette has earned both an MBA and Masters of Science (M.S.), Colette has work her way to success everyday. Her attitude is amazing and her story inspiring.

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Multi-media personality, Women’s advocate and entrepreneur

As a media professional for 15 years, Monique Caradine has worked in every aspect of the business–including television, advertising, public relations and radio.  In 2004, she embarked on a new endeavor by launching Momentum Media Group, a media development and consulting company.

Momentum specializes in media training and publicity consulting for female executives and entrepreneurs.  Momentum also produces radio and TV programs in Chicago and Atlanta.

Throughout her career Monique has proven herself to be media visionary.  For two years (2004-2006), her company independently produced and funded a weekly television program.  Currently, Monique is the host of a new community affairs TV program called “Perspective,” which airs Sundays on FOX affiliate WPWR My50 in Chicago.

In 2003, Mo ended her tenure as host of a daily, award-winning talk show on Chicago’s only black-owned radio station, WVON 1450 AM.  Known as Mo in the Midday, she discussed a wide range of issues.  She also interviewed such notables as Tavis Smiley, Patti LaBelle, Maya Angelou, Magic Johnson, Queen Latifah, Les Brown and many more.  Mo in the Midday was twice named Best Midday Talk Show in Chicago and Monique was also recognized three consecutive times by TALKERS Magazine as one of the top 100 radio talk show hosts in the nation.

Monique has appeared as a frequent guest on the nation’s largest television and radio networks, including CNN, FOX News and National Public Radio.  She has also been featured in the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, The Chicago Defender, N’DIGO and a variety of other local and national media outlets.  Monique is known as a gifted speaker and workshop presenter and has delivered keynote addresses to local and national organizations.

Throughout her entire career, Monique Caradine’s mission has been to use the media as a platform to empower, enlighten and inform audiences.   She is a respected media professional, and women’s empowerment advocate.  As she puts it, “my goal is to enrich lives, open minds and push boundaries.”

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I always enjoy this time of yer between Thanksgiving nd the New Year packed with holiday cheer. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving but I enjoy the entire season. As we get closer the Christmas and the New Year my thoughts turn toward planning for the next year and being thankful for this year and all of my blessings.

So, I wanted to take the time this week to not talk about tactical things and more about my planning process. This week is all about the planning and preparing for to achieve goals I’ve set for next year. But first I need to give thanks. Thanks to all of the people that have made my life the joy it is, thanks to all of the people that have supported me and thanks for just living to see another year go by.

Over time, I’ve learned on thing in business and thats the importance of having a team and a mastermind group that can help you think and I have been very fortunate to have a GREAT TEAM. A group of people that have my back, that check me when I’m wrong, that congratulate me when I succeed but most importantly that think with me. I’ve learned that having someone think with you is more valuable than anything in the world. So thanks to my team.

Thanks to my friends, I am truly blessed to hve a few great friends. I don’t mean acquaintances or people that I hope are friends but real friends many like family. My friends are often part of an extended mastermind group because mny of them help me in the personal parts of my life. They act as counselors, advisors and sometimes just shoulders for me to lean on. Thanks to ech of my friends.

And my family, my wife, my mom, my brother and sister, nieces, nephews, cousins aunts and uncles. I love them all even when they get of my nerves and I am grateful for their presence in my life. Thanks to everyone.

I wanted to say thnks publicly because I’ve learned that gratitude is an important component of my success. I’ve learned that the more grateful I become the more successful I become so saying thanks for my blessing is important.

Finally, I want to say thank you to everyone of the people that read this blog. You support is important to me and each of you is important to me. Thank you for reading, thank you for commenting and thank you for supporting the blog. It is my goal to encourage and publicly celebrate your success so thanks and Happy Holidays.

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Today is Christmas Eve and many of you will be oping presents, eating with family and enjoying the company of loved ones and like you I will be doing the same. But I will also be using the days after Christmas to plan my goals for 2008 in great detail and I hope you will be doing the same, so 2008 can be our best year ever.

Merry Christmas to ALL

P.S. Make 2008, the year you become a Black Genius

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