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Samasource (www.samasource.com) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that partners with small, talented, tech companies in poor and rural communities to find them clients. Samasource partners must meet stringent criteria, and they specialize in services ranging from data entry to advanced software and website development. This special half-hour program will feature Samasource Founder and CEO Leila Chirayath Janah, who first developed the idea behind Samasource while working as a management consultant at Katzenbach Partners, where her clients included global leaders in the outsourcing and telecom sectors. Leila is a Visiting Scholar at the Stanford Program on Global Justice and has a B.A. in African Development Studies from Harvard University . Leila blogs at leilac.com and at Social Edge. "People here complete a university education with honors, and they have to return to the village where they grew up to become farmers since there are no technology jobs. Samasource can help change that." - Peter Kimwele Business degree candidate, Kenya A Samasource Slideshare Presentation on socially responsible outsourcing is available here: http://tinyurl.com/6rnbkm

According to the US Census Bureau, over 5.4 million mothers put their careers on hold to stay home with children. Many are highly qualified and would like to work part time from home but don't know where to start.

Our interview with Lesley Spencer Pyle will discuss her organization, Home-Based Working Moms, which is helping women of all backgrounds and the businesses they serve find their place in the virtual workplace - and still maintain their commitment to be home with their children.

Ms. Pyle started the national association of Home-Based Working Moms, Inc. in 1995 after having her first child. Her passion is to help other moms find work at home success. She has a Master's Degree in Public Relations from the University of Stirling in Scotland and a BA Summa Cum Laude in Journalism / Public Relations from Texas State University. Pyle has been featured in numerous publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Home Office Computing, Parenting, Business Start-Ups, Dr. Laura’s Perspectives, Family PC and many others. She was recently selected as a monthly columnist for WomenEntrepreneur.com. Pyle has been working from home for over 12 years. She is married with three children of her own and one "inherited" daughter by marriage.

This is part 1 and 2 of two interviews done with one of the leading Virtual Assistants in the United States, Electra Ford. These interviews took place on Tuesday, July 7 and July 14.

This show will focus on smart ways to leverage the power of the internet to bring visibility to your freelance business. Whether you are a coach or a freelance writer you will take something valuable away from this episode that you can use to grow your business in difficult times.

Special Guest: Steve Kriso This show will focus on smart ways to leverage the power of the internet to bring visibility to your freelance business. Whether you are a coach or a freelance writer you will take something valuable away from this episode that you can use to grow your business in difficult times.

Are you a Virtual Assistant?

Looking for some ways to grow your business?

Or perhaps considering hiring a Virtual Assistant?

If so, you will NOT want to miss this eye-opening interview with Virtual Assistant Expert Electra Ford. Join Hugh Macken, Chad Lemmens and Ms. Ford live on July 14 at Noon (EST) / 11AM (CST) as we explore some helpful tips and guidelines for leveraging the power of a qualified Virtual Assistant to grow your business

Topic: Virtual Assistant Success Tips

Guest:: Electra Ford

Co-Hosts:: Hugh Macken & Chad Lemmens