LaSara Firefox is the Second Runner Up in the 2008-2009 Hot Mommas Project Case Competition

LaSara Firefox is the second runner up in the 2008-2009 Hot Mommas Project Case Competition

Known as @yoga_mama on Twitter, LaSara Firefox is the second runner up in the 2008-2009 Hot Mommas Project Case Competition. Here is a link to her case http://adjix.com/as3n

Find an excerpt, information about prizes, and using these cases in a group discussion below.

LaSara Wakerobin Firefox & The Ecstatic Presence Project & Gratitude Games
Finding Balance in the Extreme: Working with Bipolar Disorder

“According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 5.7 million adults in the US suffer bipolar disorder. I’m one of them.

While I try not to over-identify with my diagnosis, the truth is that my diagnosis is one of the largest reasons I am driven to make the entrepreneurial life work for me. At first glance this may seem paradoxical, especially if you don’t know much about bipolar disorder. With a deeper look at the disorder – and how it manifested in me – it actually makes sense. Consider me an entrepreneur by necessity.”

LaSara goes on to describe specific methodologies that work for her in business and life. These are systems and boundaries which she has developed out of necessity, but from which we can all learn. LaSara is incredibly open and honest, and we all learn from her about business ideas and their boundaries, as well as coping mechanisms for balance.

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Read more at www.HotMommasProject.org in our case library. Search for “LaSara” or see the following link: http://adjix.com/as3n. Click HERE for our podcast and student insider view on using the case.

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PRIZES – 2^nd Runner Up

Published in a major Prentice Hall textbook & PINK Magazine

$300 Sephora gift card

Spot on ComedyCures LaughTalk Radio

Green Valley Spa products

MotivMode coaching

David & Goliath chicks rule swag

On Sale Promos seeded music downld card

Mom Agenda

Momentum coaching

Janice Vancleave’s kids books

ENC’s “Green is the new black” tee

JUDGING COMMENTS:

LaSara Firefox’s case was selected as top three of 2008-2009 by our prestigious judging panel

One of LaSara’s judges – a Hollywood producer – said “The piece is informative, personal and objective all at the same time.”

More LaSara judge comments: “The struggle with bi-polar disorder literally informs every decision. The triumph is that LaSara actually achieves the ability to weigh her bipolar disorder in her life and professional choices, rather than be a victim.”

LaSara actually achieves the ability to weigh her bipolar disorder in her life & professional choices, rather than be a victim.

LaSara was also a top 3 favorite of our young judges panel. Here is a comment:

“What really moved me about LaSara’s story is how personal and up-close her story felt to the reader.  When reading her story, I was inspired to use my misgivings and weaknesses to turn them into successes and strengths.  Her ability to do so empowers and captivates me.  I am also very impressed and inspired by her honesty.  For example, she speaks about times in her life that were extremely difficult points, but also talks about what it takes to maintain a healthy life and how that translates into her professional and personal life.”

Jolaade Bademosi

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Know a great role model in business and life you’d like to nominate to write their case? Nominate them or yourself by emailing us. Seeking men and women age 18 and over.

Don’t worry, we’ll show you how to write your case. Takes 1-3 hours. Tutorials at www.HotMommasProject.org.

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Blog and podcast on using LaSara’s case in a group/classroom setting

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CONGRATULATIONS LaSARA!!!