I have read over and over again about how women are less inclined to help out one another then men are in business.  There is more competition and spite between the ladies apparently. (side note, I am going to tease you by peppering my words with a few sneak peeks from the summer line, debuting on Monday, June 21st)

Sour Cherry Necklace

Being a jewelry designer, I am in a rather female focused world, the majority of my customers are women, and the men that shop at Manic Trout are buying for women.  All of my employees, in my studio and by contract are all women.  I read blogs primarily by women.  So I feel pretty confident in assuring you that it was a man who declared this untruth.

Little Secrets Necklace

I was inspired to discuss this after an interaction which occurred a little bit ago...I was on twitter and saw one the tweeters I follow (Stacy from Ink Spot Work Shop) mentioned her facebook fan page and suggested if we "liked" it, to include a link to our fan page.  I wandered on over, loved her fan page...thought the concept of the business was pretty cool and liked how Stacy shared some tidbits about her personal self there, so I "liked it".  Minutes later, Stacy had not only reciprocated the link, but tweeted and posted about Manic Trout.  I felt that was beyond perfect in illustrating not only how much women care about their own businesses, their fellow business people and most importantly...being connectors!

Bright Side of Life Necklace

In the past few months, I have been referred to as a connector by a variety of people.  I don't aim to be this person, I just naturally tend to do so and therefore have become intrigued about this subject in general...

Connectors are said by author Malcolm Gladwell to be people in a community who know large numbers of people and who are in the habit of making introductions. A connector is essentially the social equivalent of a computer network hub. Connectors usually know people across an array of social, cultural, professional, and economic circles, and make a habit of introducing people who work or live in different circles.

I have begun to recognized the many connectors among the women I am in contact with on a daily basis and how invaluable they have been to my life and business.  Think about how many time you have been put in touch with others, or simply made aware of something perfect for you by a person who enjoys connecting people!

Hope for The Hopeless Necklace

Thank you ladies, for not only thinking of others but for proving that women do not have to be bitches to succeed in business!

I'm A Lady Necklace

Would love to hear your thoughts on this!