Growing up in a tiny town in Washington state, Kathleen Plate developed a knack for creating something out of nothing. Her childhood money-making schemes included collecting recyclable cans to pay for summer camp and selling handpicked blackberries. In grad school studying English lit, she made a pair of earrings as a party gift, and by the end of the night had a handful of orders for more. It was the beginning of her company, Smart Glass Jewelry, in which Kathleen transforms discarded glass bottles into imaginative earrings, necklaces, bangles, and recently launched, furnishings.

In business for 18 years, she’s seen the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and thinks it isn’t for everyone. “If you believe in scarcity and fear, then you’re probably better off having a desk job because you’ll be motivated by security,” she says. “But if you believe in adventure and look at the world as full of opportunity, then you’ll be more suited to entrepreneurship.” Below, a few insights into her Go-Getter Girl mindset.

Daily ritual: Driving to work, she sets her intention for the day. “Sometimes it might be business-related, such as securing the purchasing order from a new client. Other times, I just hope something quirky happens that day.”

On time-management: “When you run your own business, you’ll try a locked door a few times, but you can’t waste time banging on it when there might be three open doors right next to you.”

Stress relief: A four-mile jog around a lake. “Exercise clears your mind so that what you know can emerge.”

Can’t live without: Travel, in the last year to Peru, Italy, Tahiti, Jamaica, and Mexico. “It’s good for the soul.”

To learn more about Kathleen, visit Smart Glass Jewelry or kathleenplate.com.

This Wednesday I spoke about the trend of “moonlighting” on the CBS Early Show. We discussed some of the pros and cons, as well as some helpful websites to help you get started. Finding a dress for the segment was a bit of a challenge– being 20 weeks pregnant and all! (For now, I’m sticking with non-maternity dresses, in a more stretchy fabric or tunic style).  This dress was from BCBG and belly-friendly, but not quite travel-friendly. Amazing that the hotel had someone available to press the dress at midnight the night before. Only in NYC!

Here’s a clip of the segment below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQd1hPfsWjg

Susan Fales-Hill knows how to make an entrance. While a senior at Harvard, she had a fortuitous meeting with Bill Cosby– and arrived with a parody script and audio tape she’d prepared. “I knew you don’t just go meet someone and show up with nothing but a smile,” she says. “I thought, this is an opportunity; show him your stuff!” That performance earned her a job as a writer’s apprentice on The Cosby Show.

She went on to work for A Different World–becoming its head writer/co-executive producer– followed by 15 years as a television producer and writer. Next, she shifted to prose, writing the critically-acclaimed memoir, Always Wear Joy, about her late mother, actress and performer Josephine Premice. Now, she’s turned to fiction. Her debut novel, out this month, is One Flight Up, a juicy, fun-filled take on the lives of four multi-cultural girlfriends. Think Sex and the City, with an international twist.

Here, Susan shares a few of her secrets in work and in fashion (she’s been named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame).

Inspired by: friendships; textiles; books by Charles Dickens; the painting of her mother in the mezzanine at the New York Public Library (her go-to writing spot).

Style trademark: blouses with dramatic poet sleeves; bias cut gowns for evening

Writing motto: Don’t get it right; get it written.

Work look: “I get dressed to write: slacks, dresses, maybe even a suit.”

On following your bliss: “Don’t think you’ll necessarily become a multi-millionaire by doing what you love. You might just have the gift that you get to do what you’re passionate about. It’s a risk you’re taking.”

Footwear: Flats by Tod’s. “I don’t believe in wearing flip-flops– except at the beach or leaving the nail salon!”

Fitness routine: Reformer pilates, three times a week.

Beauty must: Perfume. “My first love is Amazone by Hermes.”

To learn more about Susan (and peek inside her swoon-worthy “closet”), visit www.susanfales-hill.com.

A friend is producing and casting for a new show for the Food Network. They’re looking for cast members, and also heard he might be looking for a few L.A. based staff– Associate Producer, Celebrity Booker and Casting Director. They are staggered start dates and will be starting sometime in the next few weeks and going for 2+ months (depending on the position). Interested? Email debra@thegogettergirls.com and I’ll send your info his way. Here’s the info on casting below!

“SWEET 16″ BIRTHDAY
It’s your sweet 16!!!! Be the most popular kid in school by featuring your fabulous 16th birthday party on national TV!!! Does your Dad want nothing but the BEST for you at your “Sweet 16th” birthday celebration? If you or someone you know is turning 16 in July, August, or September and wants to add to the extravagant party plans, please contact us ASAP at castingfoodnet@gmail.com

“WEDDING PROPOSAL”
Want to give the proposal of a lifetime on national TV? Are you ready to propose to your girlfriend but just not sure how to make it special and memorable?!! Let us help create the perfect surprise proposal dinner party for you and your soon to be bride. If you or someone you know is ready to pop the big question please contact us ASAP at castingfoodnet@gmail.com

“MOTHER/DAUGHTER-N-LAW”
Are you at odds with your overbearing mother-n-law? Does she always seem to know best? Do you want to prove once and for all you can throw the picture perfect party in hopes to ultimately please her? If so, please contact us ASAP at castingfoodnet@gmail.com

“ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED?”
Do you want your dream wedding on TV? Are you a perfectionist who will you stop at nothing for the perfect event? Are you getting married in the next few months and need a Chef to cook for the ultimate wedding reception? If so, please contact us ASAP at castingfoodnet@gmail.com