"What's New with Jacque?"

Iced T's (Trees)

2008-01-31T15:22:00.000-08:00

I captured this at an ice sculpturing competition in St. Charles Missouri. In less than two hours two gentleman carved this amazing art. I love palm trees and if you look closely between the two you will see me relaxing in the hammock. Ahhh...sweet winter dreams.

News Flash - 12 Days of Caring

2008-01-31T15:10:00.000-08:00

Amber Watson of Channel 11 News in St. Louis intervied me and featured "Count Your Lucky Stars" and the Support OUr Troops project as one of their 12 Days of Caring.

Here's the interview 12 Days of Caring: Count Your Lucky Stars

Thanks Amber, you and your crew did a great job!

Merry Christmas

2008-01-31T15:01:00.000-08:00

Yes, Christmas was a rip roarin' good time. I slept under the tree as I awaited for the arrival of Santa. I must have been dreaming of sugar plums in my head, because I totally missed him. I guess I'll try again next year. (I'm also known as the guard kitty!)

J.D. Shultz-A True Orginal

2008-01-31T14:48:00.000-08:00

I met J.D. at an art festival in Palm Springs and immediately fell in love with his warm spirit and unique joyful art work. I am very honored to have this wonderful original work of art in my home. He has been featured at the Annual Grammy Awards and has won many awards for his artistic talents.

J.D. is also great musician, and is creating his first solo album to be released soon. Check out his web site at http://www.jdshultz.com/

Fun Fact: We were both born on Thanksgiving day!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

2008-01-31T14:32:00.000-08:00

Lauren and I dancing up a storm Thanksgiving day pool side in sunny California.

Heaven Sent

2008-01-31T14:22:00.000-08:00

I captured these beautiful clouds while on top of a mountain in Sounthern California about 8,300 feet just as the sun was setting. I felt like I was in heaven and if not, that I could reach out and touch it.

My Creative Catalyst and I working in the California Desert

2008-01-31T14:05:00.000-08:00

My coach Lynn and I working out in the California desert. We worked on releasing the old and receiving the new. I've been dubed as the Queen of Kindatude and so she presented me with a beautiful new wand and crown.

Lynn also helped me to discover my true inner core, an artist through and through.

Kindatude Program and Literacy Camp

2007-06-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

Teaching and sharing Kindatude for a Literacy Camp. We are getting energized and excited! Kids are amazing with what they come up with. One did an act of kindness by bringing their neighbor a newspaper and someone else was grateful for having good food to eat! They will continue to do acts of kindness and be aware of everything they have to be grateful for.
I'm booking the Kindatude program for schools NOW! You can contact me through my website at http://www.countyourluckystars.com/

Relay for Life - American Cancer Society

2007-06-27T08:15:00.001-07:00

I participated in the Relay for Life in honor of my dad, Russell Weiss who past away from cancer in 1985, my sister Ruth Ann who is a colon cancer survivor and my brother Richard who is recovering from breast cancer surgery. They are all very special to me and it felt great to be able to do something for them.
There are many Relays for Life in all areas of the country. Please check your local community and participate in whatever way possible. You can make a difference!

Ma looking cute

2007-06-27T08:10:00.000-07:00

Ma having a really good day, enjoying the great outdoors and looking cute! Love ya Ma.
She's 87 and her hair is still a beautiful auburn, all natural!

Cahokia Chamber of Commerce - Fly In - St Louis Downtown Airport

2007-06-27T08:06:00.000-07:00

Enjoying the day at the Fly In at the St. Louis Downtown Airport by raising funds for our local Chamber of Commerce. The day was full of great activities, making memories and having fun!

Simply Fondue - Simply Fun

2007-06-27T08:00:00.000-07:00

Lauren, Brandon and I celebrate my friends opening their new restaurant Simply Fondue in downtown St. Louis. We had a great time and it was a fun filled experience for them.
Lauren's having a good time like her Mama...can you tell?

Zoom Zoom Zoom goes the Ford Mustang

2007-06-27T07:51:00.000-07:00

Lauren and her boyfriend Brandon with his 82 Mustang that he custom painted and designed.
He spent 4 years completly refinishing every possible aspect you can imagine: new custom paint job, new interior, rebuilt the engine and powder coated many parts (this makes it shiny chrome) His hard work paid off and he entered his first major car show with Ford in Indianapolis and he took 2nd place! Woo Whoo way to go Brandon, your hard work paid off!

Gus singing...My Bags Are Pack, I'm Ready To Go

2007-06-27T07:30:00.000-07:00

Gus tries to help me with packing and says "This is all you need!" Sometimes his fur gets ruffled when I leave but he knows when I get back he gets extra belly rubs!

James Arthur Ray of "The Secret"

2007-06-13T17:18:00.000-07:00

James Ray and I after the powerful weekend. The first day was 17 hours long, yes I said 17 hours and the second day was much shorter being only 15 hours!

James said I have a lot inside of me to offer the world. I'm going to take that and run with it!

See Ya!

The Secret is....I'm not "board"...

2007-06-13T15:56:00.001-07:00

I have the Freedom to Soar!

The Secret is breaking through the barries (old beliefs) in life that hold you back and moving forward with new positive and unlimited beliefs!

This was an exciting moment at the James Ray Harmonic Wealth Weekend in Chicago (he's in the movie "The Secret" and was on Oprah) .

We wrote our limiting beliefs on one side and new beliefs on the other. We then focused on getting rid of the old and with our hand literally broke through to our new beliefs. Wow! What an exhilarating moment!

Taking time to celebrate

2007-06-13T15:46:00.000-07:00

Relaxing by the pool of the home of Denise and Drew Franz, celebrating the completion of the first annual Connections to Success Women's Entry Workshop. What a powerful conference! Many lives were changed and we're already planning for next year!

"We are powerful beyond measure!"

Jacque Weiss - Enrichment Expert, Kathy Lambert - Co-Director of Connections to Success and Denise Franz - President of the Board of Connections to Success

East Coast Storm Number 2

2007-04-30T11:25:00.000-07:00

Baltimore never knew what hit it! Day two on the east coast with Jeff and Lori, The Dynamic Duo of Content. After a 7 hour intense brain draining day we are still laughing and having a great time. It could be we are delirious! Thanks Jeff and Lori for sharing your new hot program "Repurposing Secrets" this is going to be a smash hit! Check them out to get your secret content tips. Side note or should I say sky note: they are awesome skydivers! So when you tell them to take a flying leap....they will, and do it with a smile!

Baltimore - Huge Storm on the East Coast

2007-04-30T11:04:00.000-07:00

Baltimore - Get prepared!

Talk about a "Storm" this was huge one, a huge brain 'Storm" Christine Kloser of Love Your Life Publishing and I were bouncing off the walls and many other things by the end of our 10 hour day! Great ideas and plans for "Count Your Lucky Stars" moving forward with The Enrichment Evolution and "Kindatude" Thanks Christine for an awesome day!

Hey, It's Us!

2007-04-30T10:52:00.000-07:00

Lauren and I taking a minute for a quick Kodak moment. We were both having a "good" hair and feeling cute! She's my gal -can you tell?

Celebrating Memories and Good Times

2007-04-30T10:02:00.000-07:00

Three generations of fun gals - My mom, myself and my daughter Lauren at our favorite resturant Olga's. This was a great day of celebration! We were celebrating Ma's 87th birthday and celebrating that 20 years ago this was the restaurant that we celebrated Lauren's birth (she was only 3 days old on her first shopping and dining out adventure- and she's still going strong!) What a great day!

Sparta and Benton Public Libraries Count Their "Lucky Stars"

2007-04-30T09:38:00.000-07:00

Sparta and Benton libraries team up together to enrich their staff with a "Count Your Lucky Stars" workshop for their staff enrichment day. We had a blast and the patrons even participated by sharing things they were grateful for also on the bright colorful stars.

Athena Award

2007-04-30T08:57:00.000-07:00

I accept my Athena Award nomination from the Cahokia Chamber of Commerce President, Debbie Brockland of Brockland Pontiac GMC and Wendi Sellers, Assistance Director of the St. Louis Downtown Airport. What a great night to be surrounded by such wonderful women who inspire and encourage you to succeed! Thanks to all of you, you make such a impact and difference in our community.

Supporting Our Troops

2007-03-17T21:32:00.000-07:00

Scott Air Force Base heard how the pillowcases are being sponsored to support our troops. The Colonel invited me out to the base to participate in a flight mission.

A flight mission is where the wounded troops are brought in to the base and transfered to other planes to get them in the direction they need to go, to get home. On this day they had a lay over at the hospital and I was able to meet each soldier personally and give them one of the pillowcases.

This was an experience I will never forget. It left me speechless for the rest of the entire day. These soldiers were very greatful to have something that represented hope and comfort.

You can be a part of this experience and provide hope and comfort to our troops also. Know that you can make a difference!

On The Air

2007-03-17T21:24:00.000-07:00

On the air at WGNU, a women's radio show in St. Louis.

I was the guest of the hour, promoting my book , web site and sharing a few laughs with the host Liz Tanz.

What a fun day. I could get use to this!

Life in the Fast Forward Lane - Spiritual Business Retreat

2007-03-17T20:47:00.000-07:00

My life coach Lynn and I are soaking up the
California sunshine at a private spiritual business retreat, that was hosted by my publisher.

Thanks Lynn for life changing events and sending me fast forward! Woo Whooo I'm hanging on for the ride Sista!

If you want on the fast forward track, check out Lynn's site. Best advice, don't wait til' tomorrow cause you might miss something!

My publisher Christine Kloser and I enjoy breakfast together and look forward to our one-on-one coaching day in April 07.

Get this...she asked me to be a part of her book, I wasn't even looking to get published. She heard about my story from someone else. Ahhh the power of networking and spreading the news.

Here's what Christine had to say: "Jacque brings her personal story in a way that empowers others to follow in her footsteps...She is a woman who makes a difference in the lives of everyone who crosses her path."

Check out the book "Inspiration to Realization" Volume III

A Few Good Eggs

2007-03-17T16:28:00.000-07:00

It's always nice to have a few good eggs around!

You never know what you'll find in our frig.

We like a happy home and love to crack ourselves up!

9-11 Freedom Walk - Support Our Troops

2007-03-17T16:06:00.000-07:00

Thousands turned out for the 9-11 Freedom Walk to honor our troops.

They all joined together to make the largest human yellow ribbon.

What a moving experience.

Particpants were able to sponsor pillowcases to be sent to the troops.

Click here to see how you too can support our troops.

Illinois Author Book Fair

2007-03-17T16:01:00.000-07:00

Out of hundreds of Illinois authors I was selected to participate in the Illinois Author Book Fair held at the State Capitol in Springfield Illinois.

What a day what an event!

Vancouver Board of Trade

2007-03-17T15:48:00.000-07:00

Darcy Rezac, Cheif Engagement Officer of the Vancouver Board of Trade, and author of Work The Pond invited me to spend the day with him in his office to experience networking skills and brainstorm ideas for my business.

Darcy says Im the merchant of happiness!

Thanks Darcy for sharing your wealth of knowledge, giving me books from your private collection and giving me a day I shall always remember!

Thanks to his wife Gayle also the co-author of Work The Pond for a wonderful lunch and great ideas to expand my business. You are two amazing individuals and I count the both of you as my "Lucky Stars"

Chicken Soup For My Soul

2007-03-17T14:35:00.000-07:00

Dr. Tom Hill, Co-Author of "Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneural Soul" and I at his Eagle Summit Dinner Gala in Seattle Washington.

Tom invited me to be a member of his elite Eagle Mastermind Group after we first met in November 2005 in St. Louis.
What an honor!

Thanks Tom for all your kindness and encouraging words of wisdom. You have been a BIG impact on my life!

Here's what Tom has to say: "Jacque has a kind loving heart that will touch your soul and make a difference not only in your thinking but in your life as well."

Summer Storm of 06

2007-02-25T18:22:00.000-08:00

In this summer Midwest storm we were hit hard with a tornado. In a matter of an instant we were without all the things we take for granted, electric, water, food, gas, and sewer

We all pitched in and worked the cooling shelters non stop for 7 days and served meals to thousands. People showed up from states away to come give us a helping hand.

Here we are on day 4 giving out information for
food vouchers and rationing out gallons of water.

You can see the tanker truck in the background that holds the drinking water.

Tractor trailers and cranes line the streets to clear debris, we have over 167 miles of streets so you can imagine how long this took.

Even our flag survives and waves proudly.
Do you see how the sun is shining-the heat rising to

100 and no air conditoning.

My intention in sharing this horrific time is that we all STOP and take the time to give thanks for all those things we take for granted every day,
including the helping hands of those we don't know, especially those behind the scenes.

Special Delivery

2007-02-21T21:45:00.000-08:00

Can you guess what he's delivering?

No, not cases of chocolate.....

I'll give you a hint...It's a "NEW" chapter in my life!

A publisher heard about my story and ask me
to contribute the original "Count Your Lucky Stars" story,
as a chapter in this wonderful book written by
powerful female authors, "Inspiration to Realization"
I became a published author in the fall of 2006.
WOO WHOO!

Day of Celebration

2007-02-21T21:28:00.000-08:00

This was the last day at the libray where I worked for

9 years as Head of Youth Services.

I loved that job and always looked forward to going to work.

Then opportunity came knocking...I answered....

and that was the start of my new adventure...

becoming a full time entrepreneur and putting my whole heart and soul

into "Count Your Lucky Stars"

Great thanks to my daughter Lauren and my Ma,

for their love and support in me, embarking on the next chapter in my life.

I love you both, BIG!

Can You Hear Me NOW

2007-02-21T21:19:00.000-08:00

Hey there, my name is Gusopolous, (they call me Gus for short)

and I have something to say.....

I am kitty...hear me ROAR!

I'm the guard cat, are ya scared now?

It's a First!

2007-02-21T20:58:00.000-08:00

The first autograph takes place at the dinner party of the

unveiling of the new product line.

Products Galore on the Kitchen Floor!

2007-02-21T20:24:00.000-08:00

Ahhh...in the beginning. Here is where an idea became reality and our kitchen became the inventory room, packaging, shipping and receiving.
If you look close you can even see the iron on the table that was used to
iron over 500 of the famous "Count Your Lucky Stars" pillowcases by hand!

Worlds Apart - Close at Heart!

2007-02-21T19:50:00.000-08:00

This is Anissa from Russia, and Olayinka from Nigeria. These two women inspired me to share my message with the world. Thanks ladies, know that you started the ripple effect! We may be worlds apart but you shall always have a place in my heart. (After hearing the "Count Your Lucky Stars" story and process ,Olayinka phone her husband and son in Nigeria and they started the process that night, worlds apart)

Here's what Annisa had to say: "All words in all languages in the world won't be able to express my feelings for you. I do count my lucky stars as you taught me. Your words saved me and I'm so very thankful. You are the one who makes hopes worth sharing and dreams worth daring."

Taking a Flying Leap!

2007-02-21T19:38:00.000-08:00

Lauren and I on one of our mother/daughter trips. This time we are in Hawaii celebrating her high school graduation, yes by doing a zip line. Yea, You go girl! (I'm so proud of her)

Border's and Me - A Great Combo

2007-02-21T14:52:00.000-08:00

Here I am with my own end cap at Border's book store in St. Louis. I went in to ask to do a small presention in the cafe and they ending up purchasing my WHOLE product line! Woo Whoo!