Noted communications specialist Mary Schnack has been giving speeches and presentations worldwide for more than 25 years. Her topics are interesting, thought provoking and offer communication tips that attendees can put to immediate use. Her presentations are articulate, witty and knowledgeable about communications for both business and personal relevance.

Mary's passion is to encourage people to LET THEIR VOICES BE HEARD. She is a speaker you will want to book time and time again. Contact her at mary@communicationbridges.com to find out more about having her as a speaker.

Mary has spoken throughout the United States and the world, including Iceland, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Greece, Mexico City, Brussels, Geneva, London, Egypt, Ukraine, Moscow, Peru and Bolivia. By peppering her presentations with examples from her personal experiences in such places as Waco, Rwanda, Russia and Los Angeles, Mary offers real world perspective and not just textbook examples from other people?s work.

Mary speaks on a variety of subjects pertaining to communications that would be of interest to small business owners, corporate professionals and non-profit or business associations. Her warm and easy style, command of her subject and keen awareness guarantee that her audiences come away entertained, enlightened and informed.  that her audiences come away entertained, enlightened and informed.

Go to www.CommunicationBridges.com for more information and to read testimonials. Mary also is the author of "PR Works", which is available as an e-book on her website.

For more information on how Mary can make you known as the EXPERT that you are and how public relations can work for you and your business, go to www.PRworks.ms or contact Mary directly at mary@communicationbridges.com.

My book PR Works provides real life case studies of how public relations actually works in the marketplace. Time tested and easy-to-apply examples provide communication strategies that can be applied to many aspects of communication, including:

• Planning
• Public Relations
• Branding
• Media Training
• Marketing
• Media Relations
• Crisis Communications.

My sincere wish is that you are able to use this book when you are looking for a creative idea to promote your business, or as a way to re-charge your promotional energies. You (and your product or service) are brilliant - now let the world know!

Write to me at mary@communicationbridges.com to order the electronic version of this book for only $10 (US dollars). Credit cards accepted.

Up from the Dust brings beautiful handmade products to the U.S. marketplace that helps support and economically empowers women around the world.  We import jewelry, purses, and home decor from women entrepreneurs in Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Guatemala, Egypt, Cambodia, Afghanistan, India, Palestine, and China. We target our sales to women in business so they can enjoy these unique products and help support their sisters in business worldwide.  We continue to develop new relationships with women entrepreneurs in many other countries.

I started this business as I met these women traveling the world for my speaking engagements. I now call it my "passion" business.

Please go to our website at www.UpFromTheDust.com and write CW in the notes section when ordering. Any purchase over $100 (US dollars) and you'll receive a free copy of the electronic edition of my book PR Works (see the next text box).

WHY do women love Up from the Dust?

1)       They have a chance to buy unique items for themselves

2)       They have a chance to buy unique items as gifts

3)       They have the opportunity to help support their sisters around the world

4)       The items are sold at bargain prices compared to retail and compared to the airfare and travel expenses of going these places yourself!

5)       There is a great variety to choose from, including items in different price ranges, from different cultures, different textures, etc.

6)       Many items are also eco-friendly

Write to me and ask how you can host a home party or a "virtual" party!