Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Every few months, DNA puts the spotlight on one of our fabulous members.
This time, please meet the fabulous Rishel Tomlinson!
About Rishel
Rishel has been a member of DNA for three years and she is presently in the position of VP Membership. Rishel originally joined DNA for the opportunity to meet other women who also wish to build a career, while developing personally and enjoying life! Rishel has certainly made plenty of friends through DNA! Rishel’s favourite DNA event is the Golf Tournament, where she enjoys the fantastic networking and the sunshine!
In her free time, Rishel enjoys training for athletic events, including a Triathlon in August and a full marathon in Hawaii this December. Go Rishel Go!
Rishel’s Favourite….
- …colour is burgundy
- …local restaurant is The Pear Tree
- …number is seven
- …movie star is Clint Eastwood
- …charity is Habitat for Humanity and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
When asked to sum herself up in three words, Rishel described herself as a GOOD LISTENER, GENUINE and HONEST.
Rishel’s Business Background
Rishel is the owner of an independent mortgage broker firm called Custom Mortgages, where she has helped clients realize their property ownership dreams throughout Greater Vancouver for the past seven years. Rishel holds the national Accredited Mortgage Professional (AMP) designation and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of British Columbia.
Rishel’s strong value for balance in life carries through to her work, helping clients make sure their choice to enrich their life with the purchase of a home is not going to be at the expense of becoming poor in lifestyle.
When asked why someone from DNA would want to do business with her, she explained how offering one relationship for the life of a mortgage, regardless of the lender, proves invaluable to busy professionals who are able to simply call or email her for mortgage advice over the years….and best of all, she does not have to charge her clients a cent!…Custom Mortgages is a free ‘one-stop’ shop for getting a mortgage, including custom Belgian chocolate extras!!!
Rishel’s Mortgage Wellness Tips:
- Increase your regular mortgage instalment payment when possible, especially if you have the dream to upgrade in the near future! - “Better to get used to paying a higher payment now while rates are at an all-time low!”
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Consult an independent mortgage broker for a PLAN to reach your home ownership goals! – “Just like retirement, it often takes over one million dollars to own a home in Greater Vancouver and you need a PLAN to climb the property ladder!”
- Review your personal credit report annually (at equifax.ca) and try to keep your credit card and line of credit use within 50% of their approved limits! – “A credit score above 680 is best!”
A quote from Rishel: “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself!!!”
Visit Rishel at www.custommortgages.ca
Interview and written by Kimberley D.B. Norris
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
There is something about networking with people while at the spa. You’re in a fluffy terry robe and slippers and sipping on wine in a quiet lounge – how can that NOT be approachable conversation?
Ten lovely DNA ladies indulged at our spa night at Willow Stream Spa yesterday evening, which featured a 30-minute treatment, skin analysis, and a private lounge filled with snacks and drinks for ladies to sit and chat before/after their treatments. The Spa also provided access to their steam room and experience shower (with a crazy number of jets!).
After lots of networking, socializing, and laughing, everyone left relaxed and pampered.
Willow Stream Spa also announced a DNA member-only discount for the spa, so I’m happy to report I can return at a discounted rate.
Between Willow Stream and DNA Member Nancy Mudford’s amazing Le Petit Spa (also offering DNA discounts!), our pampering options are covered.
Now, we can’t wait for 2011′s spa event!
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
We’ve just added two more member perks to our DNA Members-Only section:
- A DNA discount on all corporate organizing services from member Baljit Siekham’s company Alchemy Organizing.
- A DNA discount on spa and nail services at the Willow Stream Spa.
To get details and discount codes, login to your member account on the website. If you need help, let us know!
We’ll continue to update you as more perks get added.
A little more about DNA member Baljit Siekham’s business, Alchemy Organizing:
Alchemy Organizing is a business organizing firm heading the war on wastage in your business environment. In today’s somewhat shaky economic environment where every penny counts, we implement creative strategies to save you time, space, paper, resources and money.
Our philosophy is that a strong business/team is made up of unique individuals and in order to further strengthen a business/team, we work with each individual and his/her habits to overcome their unique organizing challenges. Together, we identify which habits are likely to change and which are not and then create a system to catch the undesired ones to avoid things going back to the way they were.
In our experience it is not that an individual wants to be organizationally challenged but that they just do not know how to make the initial changes. The way a person handles their work flow is a system. When challenges occur, the wrong system is in place. It is our job to find the right system for each team member that would allow the team and business as a whole to thrive while allowing their individuality to still shine through. The larger team/business goal is kept in mind at all times during work with any individual.
We offer the following corporate organizing services:
• Work with individuals to overcome paper challenges
• Work with individuals & teams to create lasting habits to keep their environments more organized
• Work flow system creation and improvement
• Office space planning & set-up
• Desk space organizing
• Filing system creation and organization
• Storage/stock room design & creation
• Transition specialists for people and departments on the move
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
We’ve just sent out details for DNA Spa night on June 15 – hope you can join us for this fabulous evening!
Join DNA for a relaxing night of networking and spa-ing at the Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.
You’ll receive one 30-minute treatment plus a skin analysis and home care recommendation.
Before and after your treatment, lounge and network with DNA ladies in one of the spa’s private lounges fitted with comfy seats, snacks, and drinks.
Looking forward to relaxing with you!
Spa Night with the Downtown Networking Association
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 15, 5:30pm
Location: Willow Stream Spa 5th floor, Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel – 1038 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0B9 (near Burrard & Cordova)
Cost: Members: $75 | Non-Members: $85 – price includes all taxes, gratuities, drinks, snacks, lounge access, and services
TO REGISTER – email Angie (chair@dnavancouver.com) with your chosen service (see list below) and preferred start time (5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15). We’ll invoice you after receiving your registration email.
Choose ONE 30 minute service:
* Head, Neck, Shoulder Massage
* Refresher Facial
* Personalized Power Peel
* Thermal Wrap
* Foot bath & Massage
* Herbal Bath & Lotion Application
* Express Manicure
* Express Pedicure
* …have an idea for another service? Request it and we may be able to accommodate you
For more info on services, go to the Willow Stream Spa website.
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
For DNA members – We’ve just added some special perks to our members-only section.
DNA Members can now receive special discounts and offers for:
30% off a 3-month business coaching package from Jan Carley, Creative Coaching Group.
Discount on services from Janice Manson, Mind Click Partners
Special discounts from Spa Boutique and Le Petit Spa
To get details and discount codes, login to your member account on the website. If you need help, let us know!
We’ll continue to update you as more perks get added.
