There are a handful of Staging Diva Graduates who stay in very close contact with me making them impossible to forget. I love connecting with students on Twitter, Facebook and through the comments they leave on my blog.
One of these home stagers is Heather Stewart of HS Home Staging located in Langley, British Columbia. Heather recently informed me in a message on Facebook that she has been named the 2009 New Entrepreneur of the Year for her local Chamber of Commerce.
I am very proud of Heather whose reason for starting her business inspired me and many others after she left a comment on a blog post I wrote almost a year ago about the price it can cost you to not follow your dream.
Heather candidly shared that after struggling to recover from a mental illness, she decided to honor her ability to survive by combining her creativity and business skills to start her own home staging business. She wrote, “I’m working hard to grow the business, maintain my health and survive while the business develops. This is one path I will NOT regret not having taken! I draw on my courage every day and know that I am in the right place at the right time, doing what I need to do.”
Heather is using all of the marketing advice she was given through the Staging Diva Home Staging Training Program and has embraced the world of online marketing and social media being very active on Twitter, Facebook, Active Rain and as a frequent commenter here on the Home Staging Business Report.
HS Home Staging is listed on the Staging Diva Directory of Home Stagers where Heather showcases her fabulous logo, smartly written sales copy and before and after photos that only reflect true transformations, demonstrating her talent.
I hope you all join me in offering my sincere congratulations to Heather. I know she’s an inspiration to all of us.
Debra Gould, The Staging Diva®
President, Six Elements Inc. Home Staging
Debra Gould knows how to make money as a home stager and she developed the Staging Diva Home Staging Business Training Program to teach others how to earn a living doing something they love while helping others at the same time.
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Thank you so much Debra! You and the Staging Diva Home Staging Training Program continue to provide me with practical tools and support to grow my business and I couldn’t have come this far without your help.
You are most welcome! You deserve every success you’ve worked hard for it and it’s a joy to watch your progress!
Way to go Heather! Enjoy your accolade and keep up the hard work! It’s great to hear of the true success stories. You go girl!
Congratulations Heather! Very excited for you and your business!
Heather,
You are an inspiration to me, and to other stagers! Congratulations on being named the 2009 New Entrepreneur of the Year for your local Chamber of Commerce.
Way to go!
HEATHER!
This is amazing! And so inspirational. Not only for the honor that you have received, but for your honesty about your personal challenges and your determination to live your bliss. Your story is an inspiration to people you have never even met. Now that is what I call SUCCESS! Thank you for sharing with us!!!!
What an inspirational story, on so many levels! Heather, you should be very proud of yourself for your well deserved award. Debra, thanks for bringing the story to us.
Heather, I love the “double entendre” of “hs” – your initials AND home staging – very clever. Also, love your logo – very clean, classy and professional. And I enjoy reading your tweets on Twitter. Best to you.
Heather, Congratulations on all of your success and providing inspiration to all stagers. Looking forward to hearing more good news from you.
Thank you Hayley – I’m goin’!
Thank you Lisa – I’m excited too!
Thank you, Kay! I’m honoured and humbled that my story provides inspiration.
Thank you, Jayne – I am determined and the honesty comes naturally – I wouldn’t know any other way to share my story
Thank you Cheryl – I, too, am grateful to Debra for writing so eloquently and sharing my story with you.
Thank you Donna! I, too was enamored with the double entendre of “hs” and called my email newsletter HS2 (squared) – so glad you enjoy twitter – it’s been an amazing way for me to connect with so many people – online, then offline.
Thank you all! I am so touched by such an abundance of good wishes
Well done Heather – a wonderful achievement for you – keep up the great work!
Thank you Pat & Collette – I’ll do my best to keep the good news coming!
I recently did an interview that was really fun:
http://www.mefeedia.com/watch/25317392
Cheers!
Way to go Heather! Congratulations on your award, couldn’t have happened to a better person! I took the Staging Diva Training Course in late September and am in the final steps of setting up my business up in two separate locations. You are a true inspiration! Good luck in all you do. I look forward to chatting with everyone on a regular basis soon and will be becoming a member of The Staging Diva Directory within the next week or so.
Carol Snyder
TheStyleStagers, LLC
Thank you Carol! Congratulations to you for getting your staging business started! Two locations will be very interesting and I’d love to hear more about that…
Congratulations on your award Heather! Just goes to show that hard work and determination does pay off! Your story truly does inspire me to continue on my path. I hope to be up and running on my own within the next few months.
Michele Lanthier
Thank you Michele! All the best to you – follow your dream