Podcast appearances and mentions of linda otterbridge

Our panel of entrepreneurs welcome their guest Linda Otterbridge of HASU "Hook A Sista Up" Membership and entrepreneur networking organization.

I don't know if you are like me, but I like to do business like I like my martinis - straight and without a chaser. Sister, it's time to dump that job that is killing your soul and leap into your business FULL-TIME. It's time to leave the cubicle like a bad ex boyfriend. I am Linda Otterbridge and I am the founder of several platforms to empower female entrepreneurs including Hook A Sister Up and Women who Write G8. In each episode I interview fierce lady-bosses (just like you) who accomplished their dreams and did so without the net. Welcome to the No Plan B Entrepreneur podcast!

On episode 34, I'm talking to Kendra McNeil, owner of the online bookstore We Are Lit (Facebook, Instagram). Kendra is an avid reader and an incredible resource for all things books. We Are Lit is a stunning and carefully curated collection of multicultural books. Kendra highlights books from young adult, to sci-fi, to historical fiction, to nonfiction and everywhere in between. Her love of books is apparent in every aspect of her business.Kendra talked about how she jump started her business after a conversation with Linda Otterbridge with HASU (Hook a Sister Up). Since then she has gotten out of her introvert ways to do many events and pop up shops. You can find her regularly at the Downtown Market.Another way to connect to We Are Lit is through Libro.fm. This is an audiobook service that you can subscribe to AND support a local bookstore. I love this so much. Be sure to choose We Are Lit as your local book shop! If you're local to GR and looking for a book club, check out Women Who Read. Kendra and Toresa Blakely from In Life Now Talk Media started the group and it is going strong.Kendra talked about one of her favorite book shops, Source Booksellers in Detroit. On her last visit, she picked up My Ideal Bookshelf (If you order, make sure you order from We Are Lit!).Kendra is doing a story time at the Dream Big Fair that is put on by the Dream Big Sister Circle. This event is May 4.Kendra loves purchasing special things from women business owners. She loves Rock Candy Earrings & Things by Della Marie Levi. Della made her a personalized wine tumbler that says “bookish” on it. So cute! Kendra also loves wine, and live music especially if said wine and music are on vacation, travelling with her friends or family.

This week we talk with Linda Otterbridge, founder of Hook a Sista Up and purveyor of connections between women business owners. HASU is a membership based sisterhood, movement and platform for women entrepreneurs who share a common goal. “Entrepreneurship.” HASU brings women together to share valuable experiences and resources that help each other as they travel on their business journey. Linda shares the challenges and triumphs she’s seen with many women owned businesses including her own and offers great advice for making connections and getting support. Episode Highlights: Linda founded Hook a Sista Up (HASU) HASU is for any woman who wants to start a business who may need a mentor or have an idea and want to get connected They come together to build connections and support each other. Monthly accountability check ins Confidence is one of the barriers Linda has seen for women considering taking their business full time. It could be family structure that matters or level or risk adversity or if they have the right support. Triumphs Linda has seen in women owned businesses Women owned businesses are very good at multitasking. Women are better at patience and tolerating/resilience. Women will fall back, not let it go and try again. We don’t give up as easily. What kind of support do you have? Financial Emotional Connections/Network which lead to customers “Connections are the new cash cow.” - Linda M. Otterbridge Time management is critical HASU is a platform, a movement. Linda M. Otterbridge Linda Otterbridge is the president and owner of Hook a Sista Up Collaborative www.hasucollaborative.com Hook a Sista Up was created in Charlotte NC however launched in Grand Rapids, MI. June 2013.   HASU is a membership based sisterhood, movement and platform for women entrepreneurs who share a common goal.  “Entrepreneurship.” HASU brings women together to share valuable experiences and resources that help each other as they travel on their business journey. They do this through monthly accountability check in’s and mentorships. Linda is responsible for redefining the way women connect and build relationships through hook-up’s and sharing of resources. HASU has grown and expanded into other niche platforms like Women who Write GR which serves authors, writers, editors, publishers and all businesses for women who write. As the president and owner of HASU Linda orchestrates and wear’s many hats within the platform to remain relevant to the many needs of women who join as a member.  She serves as a mentor, business coach, accountability coach and her new role as host of her NEW podcast show- “The no Plan B entrepreneur.” Coming in Jan 2019. As a career Linda serves as a Site Manager for a Behavioral Health Counseling Center.  She also holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University in which she graduated in 2008. Linda resides in Grand Rapids and is wife, mother and grandmother of a 7yr old girl and 7 month old baby boy. Linda believes in serving others so they can be of service to others. She also enjoys sharing her knowledge and promoting women owned businesses so that she can help others grow their businesses.  One win- we ALL win. Follow Linda online at: https://www.hasucollaborative.com/   Download the FREE Lean the F*ck Out Launch Kit If you are thinking about starting a business or side hustle, check out our Lean the F*ck Out Launch Kit. The kit gives you tools and inspiration to start thinking like a fempreneur and start designing the life you want! You’ll receive a guided meditation to help you figure out your vision, a budget worksheet to see what you need financially to make a go of it, daily practices including printable worksheets and daily affirmations to help you keep your head up when your confidence is waning. Again, it’s free and it’s available at leanthef-ckout.com/launchkit. Music: Sunshine by The Icicles

Host:Randy Otterbridge Guest:Linda Otterbridge CEO of Hook A Sista Up aka HASU Topic of Discussion: In Business and Love Randy's Bio Author. Teacher. Entrepreneur. Randy Otterbridge chose these three pillars as platforms to create an extraordinary life. Having toiled in the manufacturing environment for years, Randy was spared an unremarkable existence when the employer closed its doors. Now leveraging multiple degrees, the unscratchable itch of curiosity, with aspirations to never be without the opportunity to give back, he is determined to write, teach and create business until his last breath. His book, Reluctant Entrepreneur: Going from Fear to First steps Toward Starting your Own business, is the beginning of this new adventure.

Ladies and gentlemen Team In Life Now with hosts, Tamara Gooch, Randy Otterbridge, and Coach TMB got a wonderful opportunity to bring you live coverage the from an astounding authors event that took place in Grand Rapids Michigan put on by Hook A Sistah Up aka HASU. Check out what a great time we had while you listen and learn about these talented women authors and the books they wrote with you in mind! Women Who Write This showcase event is to celebrate, promote and support women authors by purchasing their books and hearing their stories about their writing journey's.This event is for book clubs, readers, writers, publishers and anyone who loves words.  Come out and support or women authors as they promote and sell their books.  About Hook A Sistah Up Our Hook A Sista Up Mission:  Is to help women entrepreneurs launch their business ventures faster and sustain them longer through collaboration  and mentorship.    HASU offers, one on one mentoring by HASU members, seminars, workshops and speaker series.  Don't miss the opportunity to partner and  collaborate with other women entrepreneurs with shared experiences which can be nurtured through our HASU learning opportunities and  Hook a sista up sisterhood If you are starting a business, own a business or just want to be a part of HASU please join us to better the lives of women and  aid in their business and leadership development. For More Info http://hasu1.net

Ladies and gentlemen we are in for a great double-header show on this episode of In Life Now Radio! We will be speaking with the CEO of HASU, which stands for Hook A Sista Up and LMJ Strategic Coaching, Mrs. Linda Otterbridge in our first hour. Then in the second our we will be talk up close and personal with her life partner Author & Speaker Randy Otterbridge about his book, The Reluctant Entrepreneur-Going from Fear to First Steps Towards Starting Your Own Business.  This show will be full of business know how so make sure you have your listening ears on ready to receive from this dynamic power couple in the form of Randy and Linda Otterbridge!