I hate to be the bearer of bad news...especially this kind, but someone has to say it. You're going to fail. These New Year's Resolutions that you're working on for next year, they're not going to go so well. I know this comes as a shock, but I figured it would be best to have this conversation BEFORE the end of the year instead of around February, March when we normally chat. I know that your intentions are good. I know that your heart is in the right place, but it's not gonna happen. Let me explain why:

Hello to you all!! My name is Whitney Baugh, and I am a 23 yr. old senior, currently attending Georgia Gwinnett College. I am studying Business Marketing and loving every moment of it. If you couldn't tell from the blonde hair and fire red streaks, I am very much into creativity, art, design, and research.  As a marketing student, I am of course a people person with an outgoing personality, but standing at only 5'2, I've learned to be confident, secure, and aggressive in a world full of lions, tigers, and bears.  I am originally from Oxnard, California, a small navy town right on the coast of Southern California. I have been in Georgia since 2005, and though I'm a long way from home, I have enjoyed my time in the South, and I hope to continue to enjoy my time, wherever God leads me.

I absolutely love this photo. To me it is a great reminder of how important it is to examine and reexamine our total package and it is the reason that I decided to host Image is Everything. You see I'm in the business of helping people identify and transition into rewarding professional careers. People come see me because they need help with either finding their passion, transitioning into a rewarding career or elevating in their profession.

We usually start with the basics...resume, networking, job search, etc. for job seekers and product, interests, networking, etc. for entrepreneurs. The part that MOST individuals overlook is the uniform! Looking the part is sometimes more important than being ready! A lot of times people just want to be able to trust you off site because after a while all of the resumes start to look alike.

You have only one chance to make a first impression and in the world of entrepreneurship and career elevation that one shot can mean a lot of money. Because I recognize how important image and visual package is to all of us, I am honored and excited to bring you the October Live Well Ladies Luncheon titled, Image is Everything. You are what they see. For this special event I am bringing out the big guns. I'll be there to help you process your professional goals. Joining me will be:

In a couple short weeks I will be in my hometown of Akron, Ohio presenting an entrepreneur conference for Ohio's go-getters. I have been asked to bring my work back home for years now and I'm super excited to have the opportunity to host this conference. As a Career Counselor and Empowerment Coach I have the pleasure of working with highly motivated, determined ladies all of the time. It is the energy of these beautiful spirits that keeps me charged and motivated to keep my own business afloat.

When I looked at my city and thought about who I wanted to be the first ladies to participate in this event one of the first people that came to mind was Ms. Telia Anderson. I've known Telia since middle school. She was always a kind heart even when we went through those not-so-kind years of our youth.

When I reached out to Telia and asked if she would be interested in participating she happily accepted my invitation and has been a joy to work with. In preparation for the September 1, 2012 Boss Makers 101 conference I asked Telia a few questions. Keep reading for her answers: