Well, I was supposed to be a guest on the On The HomeStretch internet radio broadcast but it never happened. It's kind of funny actually.

I was supposed to be on the 10:45 slot and was told that I would be called at about 10:40. So I am sitting there waiting, and waiting. 10:45 comes around and I am thinking, "Well, maybe they are just running behind today". So, I wait some more and then it's 10:55 and I am thinking there must be something wrong.

I thought to myself "Did I pay the phone bill?". All kinds of things went through my head including, "Did I even give them my phone number?", and "Maybe they decided they did want me on the show."

After checking my email, I realized what had happened. I did give them my phone number but some how the wrong phone number was recorded or I gave them the wrong number. So, when 10:40 rolled around they did try to call me but it was the wrong number ;o). Is that funny or what?

I have to be honest, I was really looking forward to my first radio experience being behind me. But, I guess that is not how it was supposed to happen. I do have another opportunity though, next week same time, same place. I really appreciate Debbie giving me another chance to make my radio appearance.

If you are interested in hearing the show I never showed up to -you might find it humors. They mentioned me a few times ;o) .

My name is Gaida Rodgers and many of you may know me as GaidaR or egold. I am also a mother and sole parent rearing a teenager which is very rewarding but also challenging.

It’s amazing reading through Mona’s bio as our life path has been similar in so many ways.
I also had those early horse crazed years and was raised in the country until I moved to the seaside at the age of 8 which created challenges but also opened up so many new opportunities for myself and our family.

I’ve also sold my hand crafted items…painted glass & greeting cards at craft shops, craft fairs and markets…. And been involved in Amway and Mary Kay.

One of my passions is fundraising which I have been involved with over the years and know how hard it is to raise money. One of my goals is to enable fundraisers to use the power of the internet to help them raise their much needed funds.

Over the years blogging has allowed me to share my knowledge with my readers as author of several blogs, websites and ebooks. I ‘ve also been involved with paid blogging…( I’m sure Mona introduced me to that side of blogging).

My blogs include:
Scrapbooking Magic - Allows my creative side to evolve
Online Mastery Gold - Internet Marketing Tips & Resources
Beauty Insider Secrets - Sharing beauty tips learned from my Mary Kay consultancy.
Self Growth Discovery – Words for Self Growth and Encouragement
LifeStyle Discoveries – A mixture of everyday living including recipes, savings & work from home opportunities & local news.

I've learnt Webdesign, the secrets to multiple streams of income including Affiliate Marketing, Private Label, Resale & Master Resale Rights, viral marketing & ebooks. I studied copywriting and recently completed Financial Services Cert III….And discovered many hidden talents I never knew I had which has allowed my creativity to unfold.

Little did I realise what would reveal itself along my journey into Internet Marketing. And yes... it certainly has been a 'Journey of Discovery'. I've met wonderful creative and helpful people along the way and many new friends.

One of those friends is Mona who I met online a few years ago in a local forum. Keeping in touch I was thrilled when Mona asked me to join her in this exciting new venture and believe we compliment each other with our shared knowledge and experiences.

The internet opens up so many opportunities, for each and every one of us, to work from home and I want to share the knowledge I've gained with you to help you along your own ‘Journey or Discovery’.

Gaida Rodgers (GaidaR/Egold)
Contributing Editor

As one of the founding guest bloggers on HerProBlog.com, it's an honour to be a part of what is sure to be a great community of female~focused writers, executives, and artists among others.

Over the next few weeks, you will hear about the blogs I've discovered as well as blog reviews of both "probloggers" and "ambloggers."

The reviews will be nothing close to the famous Siskel & Ebert thumbs up or thumbs down. In fact, the discoveries and reviews shared with you will be constructive learning tools.

Whether you learn about a new food blog applying interesting techniques to generate revenue or of a business communications specialist blogging about family life, every post will include ready~to~implement tips that will help you with your blogging. This wide range of perspectives will help cast a new eye on your own online writing.

As a trained print journalist, writing online has proven to be a curiously puzzling exercise. From keywords to search engine optimization to social media applications, there is a lot to learn. Happily, all of it is fun and manageable with the right tools.

How do I know? While I've been "problogging" for a short month, I've been online for five years building a web site network that caters to multicultural groups in the health and beauty niche.

Consumer beauty blogs are many and while there is still plenty of room to make your mark in this niche, there's even more space for business beauty blogs. Which means that the business of beauty, especially multicultural marketing and selling, is my focus.

If you're also a beauty blogger, do share your area of expertise. Not a beauty blogger? Drop a line in the comments section as well because this area of HerProBlog.com is open to anyone interested in learning about other blogs and being the first to know the "Who~What~When~Where~Why" of new bloggers.

Sharing your passion will help me pick the reviews and discover the types of probloggers you wish to learn about!

My passion for building sustainable businesses online crosses niches. As an instructor for SiteSell Education, you can find me helping a diverse range of web site owners as they create their sites. With a

specialty in monetizing, blogging has been of interest to me for years as a method for business owners who are serious about their branding as well as their bottom line.

It's my hope that both your branding and bottom line will improve with the posts you find here in Discovery and Reviews.

My name is Amber Stevens and I’m a Californian transplanted in Georgia.  I was born and raised in rural Central California.  My hometown of Newman, has a sneaky resemblance to Mayberry, and has most of the residents are cows rather than people.  Most people don’t picture California this way, and my husband was one of them.  He was surprised by the humbleness of Newman.

In my day to day life, I wear many hats…I’m a servant to Christ, a wife and mother, a teacher, a business owner of Heavenly Hold, and a blogger!  My relationship with Christ is my first priority.  He is my all and sustains me through each day.  I love being a wife and mother.  Since I was a little girl, I knew that I would play these roles and it’s very fulfilling.

I’m extremely passionate about babywearing (the topic of my blog).  Most people are unfamiliar with the term (including me, until I became a mom) and find it a strange word.  Babywearing is simply carrying your baby in a sling or carrier and having your hands free.  I began researching babywearing when my daughter was a few months old.  I had gotten a DVT (blood clot) in my leg after delivering her and was unable to get around very easily for more than a month.  Pair that trial, with a baby that constantly wanted to be held and you’ll understand why my back and neck were strained!  I learned that there are a multitude of benefits to wearing your baby.  Some of these benefits include having a happier, smarter and healthier baby, plus a happier mama since she has her hands free!

Babywearing and being a mom is the topic of my blog, Babywearing Buzz.  I chose the topic of babywearing to help educate more moms on the topic and to open them up to the possibility of wearing their little ones.  I also cover topics related to mothering such as nursing and my day to day life with children.  My blog is intended to be a friendly way to communicate and meet new friends online as well as share my learning experiences.  I also use it to learn new things, as I am a first time mom that certainly doesn’t know everything!

I look forward to meeting and sharing with my new readers at HerProBlog.COM.  I hope you’ll be able to learn something from me, and I from you!