Gender Divide & a Billionaire Woman Announcement

This post is a result of the thoughts I’ve been having regarding my mission statement. When I created this blog 17 months ago, I was at a different place.

I was a woman in the male-dominated world of technology, programming, and Software Engineering. I was also subscribed to the mindset that the only way to have an equal world was to have more girl power.

I was reading books like Why Women Should Rule the World, Women Don’t Ask, Hardball for Women, and Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office. I still recommend these books if they call out to you. I’m just in a totally different mindset than I was even a few months ago.

No More Gender Divide

What I am trying to say with all of this is that I’m dropping my emphasis on gender. There is no “competition” between men and women, to see who gets the most titles, the most money, or the best jobs.

Both men and women need the information I have to offer, and I don’t want the word “female” or “woman” to be stopping men from benefiting too.

Recently I’ve been thinking more about the repercussions of focusing on empowering women. I’ve come to realize that gender is a divider just like race, religion, sexuality, age, or politics. It’s not about girl power, it’s about people power and connection.

It’s not important what package you came in. It’s important that you are ready to receive the knowledge that I want to share.

That’s why I’m putting Billionaire Woman on hiatus.

I don’t want to keep propagating this division of men and women. I want to help everyone, and the best way for me to do that at this moment is to focus on my Raw Food focusiness (aka business).

Pruning Is Necessary

I looked at myself as if I were a plant with many leaves (projects) reaching for the sun’s energy. There were too many leaves for the sun to energize, so I knew it was time to prune.

I chose to prune Billionaire Woman so I can focus on my health and wellness mission, but just like when you prune a plant - it flourishes in new and exciting ways!

I’m hosting a free teleclass on Thursday May 28th, 2009 called Flip The Raw Food Switch, and I want you to join me. (If you’re reading this and the class is already over, check out the blog instead!)

I don’t know for how long I’m going to keep this blog on hiatus, but I want to give everyone here a big hug and say thank you for supporting me these past 17 months.

If you want to keep in touch with my progress, you’ll want to subscribe to my Holistic Living publication called The Cue.

I promise to never sell, rent, trade, or share your e-mail with any other organization.

I hope you have an awesome summer! I love you all so much.

In Abundance, Fulfillment, and Health,

Nathalie Lussier

Posted on May 23, 2009 in Link love | Stumble | Del.icio.us | Reddit | Comments

Gratitude Monday #7: Testing Edition

If I don’t make gratitude into a ritual, then it’s just going to get skipped over for something more “urgent”.

So I’ve created a tradition here at Billionaire Woman, where I share a few things I’m grateful for every Monday. And you get to join in the fun and share what you’re grateful for in the comments! (Only if it’s something you want to do, because we have enough “shoulds” already.) Continue reading »

Posted on May 17, 2009 in gratitude | Stumble | Del.icio.us | Reddit | Comments

How Martial Arts Teach You To Overcome Perceptions

Photo by Michael Holler

In this week’s edition of The Cue, I touched on the idea of going back to your childhood to get inspiration for what gets you energized. By the way, if you aren’t on the list yet, I suggest you sign up here.

I’ve taken the advice of observing what you were passionate about in your childhood to heart. I started practicing Martial Arts when I was about 11 years old. Recently I’ve rekindled my Tae Kwon Do practice. Continue reading »

Posted on May 16, 2009 in Balance, Health & Beauty | Stumble | Del.icio.us | Reddit | Comments

Gratitude Monday #6: Baby Everything Edition!

If I don’t make gratitude into a ritual, then it’s just going to get skipped over for something more “urgent”.

Posted on May 11, 2009 in gratitude | Stumble | Del.icio.us | Reddit | Comments

Confessions of a Budding Business Owner

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I have a confession to make: I’m scared.

I’m scared that I’m spending too much money “getting my business set up”. Seriously, buying a new computer, investing in DVDs, programs, books, coaches, web site tools, and merchant services. It starts adding up. Continue reading »

Posted on May 9, 2009 in Business, Career, Work | Stumble | Del.icio.us | Reddit | Comments