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Colleen Wainwright
Los Angeles, CA
Wherever I go, there I am.
Interests: Reading, writing, eating, talking, hanging out, and writing.
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Brad was one of the all-time, all-around great humans. Thank you for a beautiful reminder, Tim.
Commented Jan 14, 2014 on Brad Morgan. at Cubby-Blue
Brad Morgan.
See that picture? That's Bob Gassel, me, my old roomate Jay Brannigan, and the guy on the far right is Brad Morgan. We all worked at Needham, Harper and Steers back then. That's the kitchen of the apartment that me, Jay and my brother Grog lived in across from the Burwood Tap where Bad Bad Ler...
Mario - Well, of *course* you already knew Valeria. There you go, being 10 steps ahead of me again.
Jon - Thank you so much for your ongoing support! I'm glad you're still digging on it.
Commented Jul 8, 2009 on Producers, Meet Colleen Wainwright, the Communicatrix at Conversation Agent - Valeria Maltoni
Producers, Meet Colleen Wainwright, the Communicatrix
In a recent post, she wrote about travel: "The destination may surprise you. It will probably surprise you. When you get to what it is you’ve been working toward—a primary relationship, a VP title, your own business, a gold statuette—it will not feel like or seem like or look like what you tho...
"Take my iron, I've had that for 15 years (wow, do they make things that last that long?)."
Only if you don't use them. :-)
With rare exceptions for exceptional products that fill a particular need, I've been paring back as well. I mostly stick to consumables for gift-giving, where I even give gifts: a flat of cupcakes, incense, wine, soap. Stuff that will get used up, in a nice way.
It's less that stuff is awful than that too much of it--or wrong relationship with it--numbs and obfuscates. Moderation: it's bitchin'!
Commented Jul 7, 2009 on 100 Thoughts on Marketing at Conversation Agent - Valeria Maltoni
100 Thoughts on Marketing
Leo Babauta has written the perfect post for some of the thoughts I've been having about marketing, social media and the age of the customer. In it, he encourages us to be lusting for life, not stuff. I couldn't agree more. I find that the more I know myself, the more refined and specific gro...
Another Pam Slim connection! I guess it figures, since I came here via Ramit's site.
Loved the right-on, firm-but-kind truth of this piece, along with the telling of it. I imagine you're quite an engaging speaker; between the advice, the writing style and, if I may be so design-snobby/petty, the excellent cover design on your book, it's clear that you "get" it.
It's funny you wrap up with the thrill of being onstage. There's a definite common thread that runs between public speaking and performing, and if you've got that itch, you've got to be up there in front of people, sharing and connecting, to scratch it.
Oh--and Toastmasters is truly awesome for helping people with speaking skills. It can't turn everyone into an exceptional--or professional--speaker, but if you're naturally inclined, it's a terrific, low cost way to exercise that muscle.
Commented Dec 4, 2008 on So You Want to Get on the Speaking Circuit... at Ben Casnocha: The Blog
So You Want to Get on the Speaking Circuit...
A few friends have told me they want to get on the speaking circuit. While I do some paid speaking on the side, I'm not a "professional speaker." As always with this blog, lack of qualification doesn't stop me from offering thoughts! Here are some assorted nuggets for those looking to pursue pub...
Such a lovely post. And I know that the Cubs, while a significant part of who you are, are still just that: a part.
Yay! for Owl Eyes, and everything else you do. You are so awesome, I don't even mind that you are more popular than I am.
Much.
Commented Oct 6, 2008 on How Come I'm Always Charlie Brown And The Cubs are Lucy? at Cubby-Blue
How Come I'm Always Charlie Brown And The Cubs are Lucy?
The day after the first loss to the Dodgers in the National League Dismantling Series, Oif comes in my office kinda concerned and says, "Be careful - they will break your heart." I think I said, "right" and ate another Frito. I was so cocky, so positive. But the signs were everywhere. "It's Go...
Damn! Damn damn damn! I wish I was there. You have no idea.
Commented May 31, 2008 on I Got a Text Message: "Holy Sh#t! Cubs Now Lead 10-9!" at Cubby-Blue
I Got a Text Message: "Holy Sh#t! Cubs Now Lead 10-9!"
I was checking on the phone - texting Google - and it was 0-4 Rockies in the first. Then 1-9 in the 5th. I didn't even know who was pitching - we're shooting in NY with Joe Pytka so, you know, it's not a time to jack around. Figured I wasn't missing much. Some time in the afternoon Linton sends...
Well, to be fair, we also spoke EVER so briefly about the havoc Chicago weather wreaks on one's hair, and at great length on the many, many projects my favorite shameless self-promoter has going right now. First person I've met in a while who makes me feel like a slacker!
Commented Apr 29, 2008 on Meeting the Communicatrix at Talk It Up!
Meeting the Communicatrix
Just had a lovely tea with Colleen Wainwright, the Communicatrix, in town for SOBCon. We're talking about the power of connection through social media; what else? :-)
Wait--how come you're not posting about your new iPhone? YOU'RE NOT REALLY A GEEK, ARE YOU!?!
(Storms off in a huff...)
Commented Jun 30, 2007 on Cubs vs. Brewers: The Set-Up at Cubby-Blue
Cubs vs. Brewers: The Set-Up
You know this is the set-up today, right? Usually, I’m a happier man if I don’t think too far ahead, but if the Cubs don’t do well during this series then…Lucy yanks the football and we all go flying. So Rich Hill, you gotta man up today, bro. Here comes the first place, red-hot Brewers. ...did...
You know I don't know crap about sports, but me likey painting. A lot.
Commented Jun 28, 2007 on Cubs Sweep the White Sox at Cubby-Blue
Cubs Sweep the White Sox
You have no idea how long I’ve waited to paint this particular painting. On the other hand… Yes, it was the White Sox so it was a big deal. But they’re also a team in the grip of a full-on death spiral. The Cubs should have beaten them. They did. They’ve got a 3 game winning streak going. So, k...
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