Sunday, June 8, 2014

The Inventorz Network Blog Has Now Moved to The Inventorz Network Website!


We loved having our network blog through Blogger for the past few years, but as all good things that must evolve and improve, we now have our informative blog postings directly on our new, amazing platform for the entire inventor industry...The Inventorz Network!  Come visit our new blog home, as well as this premiere platform that supports, educates, promotes, inspires and connects the entire inventor industry. 

Visit www.inventorznetwork.com today! 






Monday, June 2, 2014

American Women Inventorz Award Winner - Rachel D'Ascoli, Inventor of BurpGear

We are so proud to be featuring Rachel D'Ascoli, the WINNER of the 2013 American Women Inventorz Award, which was held on April 25th, 2014.  Among many wonderful prizes given to Rachel, she has a lifelong award that she can use to help promote her business.  We are honored to be featuring Rachel on the Innovation Divaz Radio Show!
Meet Rachel D'Ascoli
Rachel D'Ascoli was a classroom teacher for 7 years but is most recently recognized as the mom inventor and CEO behind BurpGear, the only fashionable and functional burp cloth on the market. Rachel has three boys, ages 5, 3, and 18 months and is expecting her forth. She began BurpGear alongside her mother and sister in December 2012 and has taken her concept from idea to market. Since the launch of BurpGear, Rachel has sold both locally and internationally and has been featured in a newspapers, blogs and recently won the American Women Inventorz Award.

About BurpGear
BurpGear is the only fashionable and functional burp cloth on the market. This perfect shower gift is everything any caregiver would want in a burp cloth! It is leak resistant, dual panel- (providing full coverage), adjustable, 100% made in the USA, 100% washable and travel compact- making it easy to find in any diaper bag! BurpGear comes in 4 fashionable designs intended to give caregivers a functional burp cloth they deserve and enjoy wearing.
For more information about BurpGear visit: www.burpgear.com!

Listen live to our interview with Rachel on our June 3rd show at 11:00 CT, or download the podcast at your convenience from our show page! http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz

Thursday, May 15, 2014

American Women Inventorz Award Event Recap


We are so happy to announce that the American Women Inventorz Award Event held VIRTUALLY on April 25th was a HUGE success!!!  We had so much fun hosting the event and watching all of the amazing AWI monthly winners showcase their products to our very prestigious and talented judges!

Without further ado, the official American Women Inventorz Award Winner IS......drum roll.....Rachel D'Ascoli, the inventor of Burpgear and our December monthly AWI winner!  Congratulations Rachel!!!


We are so grateful to our very knowledgeable and experienced judges who asked wonderful questions and gave amazing feedback!  A big thank you to....



Debbie Licolli
Baby Gear Product Buyer, Zulily
www.zulily.com

Andreea Ayers
Owner, Launch Grow Joy
www.launchgrowjoy.com


Arnie Silver
Martin Jay Sales

The judges scored each inventor on a scale of 1 to 10 on various subjects such as packaging, presentation, originality, etc.
We know it was a tough call to pick just one overall winner because all of the ladies did such a wonderful job with their presentations, and all of their products are amazing!   All of the award participants were selected based on the consumer's vote from the monthly campaigns, so they're all winners in our book!!!  

As the winner of the grand affair, Rachel will receive:


A consultation session, Polish Parlor, and a Style & Go Hair Care Valet donated
so graciously by 
Marcy McKenna, the winner of Homemade Millionaire,
QVC Guest Host 
and owner of Simply Solved Innovations.
Visit Marcy's website at: www.simplysolvedinnovations.com

A 6 month membership to Andreea Ayer's Get Media Happy service
To learn more about this amazing service visit: www.launchgrowjoy.com


An interview on the Innovation Divaz radio show:
http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz 

Prizes awarded to all participants:

All of the winners receive a one year subscription to the soon to be launched Inventorz Network where they will be able to showcase their amazing products 24/7 in our exclusive Inventorz Pavilion!

All award participants also receive a wonderful grab bag full of Juice Beauty products. Here's Dhana's fun review of Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Repair line:





Here are videos of all of the AWI Monthly winners...
most of whom participated in the live event:


January Winner
Christina Daves
CastMedic Designs
www.castmedicdesigns.com


February Winner
Susan Meeks
TowelTight
www.toweltight.com



March Winner
Christie Barany and Courtney Turich
Monkey Mat
www.monkeymat.com



April Winner
Dina Newman
Stock-It-Pockets
www.organizingconceptsanddesigns.com



May Winner
Zoya Hajianpour
Shopping Pal
www.zoyainc.com



June Winner
Courtney Maslow
Loopeez
www.loopeez.com



July Winner
Aubrey Avila
Yarnimals
www.yarnimal.com



 August Winner
Susan Walker
Peepsnake
www.peepsnake.com



September Winner
Melissa Ortega
Castle & Bay - Sphinx Lounger
www.castleandbay.com



October Winner
Kristi Gorinas
Kelsyus Go With Me Chair
www.kristigcompany.com



November Winner
Cherlyn Jenkins
Cozy Woggle
www.cozywoggle.com



December Winner
Rachel D'Ascoli
Burpgear

Thank you to everyone who participated in this inspiring award celebrating the women inventors in our network, and for supporting the entire, year long program.  We had a blast hosting the event, and now we're so excited to be able to promote to our entire network!!!!  Please be sure to share this post with your own networks to support these amazing women!  Bravo ladies!!!!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Meet Gabriel Beversluis, Inventor of Bag Savr, and Shelby McKee, Inventor of Keysocks on the next Innovation Divaz Radio Show

Bag Savr - Recycle bin and Trash container designed to perfectly fit and store your favorite store's grocery bags; or use it without bags
Up to 100 billion FREE plastic bags are given out every year in the USA. If you are like most people, you already have bags stuffed in a closet or a drawer in your kitchen. Now you can reuse those bags in every room of your house saving money and helping the environment through re-use.
BagSavr+ patent-pending design is the first ergonomically designed bag storage and re-use system made to perfectly fit your free plastic grocery bags and features a built-in pocket which stores up to 10 bags right where you need them. The locking system with tuck groves keep your bags in place and prevent bag gapping.
The BagSavr+TM can hang anywhere with it's handy Hanger Bracket, or serve stand-alone duty in any corner. The "take anywhere" handle makes it ideal for portable cleanups or use in the cabin, boat or camper. There are 100 Billion reasons to save money and save bags with BagSavr+TM
Meet Gabriel Beversluis

Gabriel Beversluis has been working as a pediatric Orthotist since 2004 where he specializes in custom bracing to help disabled children with standing and walking. In his hometown of Grand Rapids, MI., he has developed a reputation as an innovator of orthotics design and production processes. With a passion for designing creative solutions to common problems, Gabriel took on the challenge of designing a product to make good use of the billions of plastic grocery bags given out every year. His goal was to promote re-use and reduced waste by creating a container that everyone can use anywhere. He recognized that promoting widespread reuse will save consumers money, reduce litter, and reduce the quantities of trash bags that will need to be produced, just to throw them away. Gabriel partnered with Products That Work, LLC and together they launched BagSavr+ nationwide in 2013 with many other innovative products to follow.
To purchase your Bag Savr visit www.bagsavr.com
Keysocks - Knee High No Show Socks
Keysocks - Knee High No Show Socks for Women Say good-bye to unsightly socks and footies that won't stay in place. These sleek no show socks will keep your feet warm and comfortable but won't show when you're wearing heels or flats.
Meet Shelby McKee
In 2009, Keysocks founder Shelby Mckee was getting ready to go to a Cincinnati Bengals football game on a brisk fall Sunday. Wanting to wear flats and with the temperature falling, she realized she needed "no show" socks. Traditional footies always fell off her feet or scrunched up and never provided warmth, so armed with scissors and sheer genius, she cut a hole in her husband's knee-high dress sock and the Keysock was born!

Shelby recruited her two sisters, Stefanie and Christy, and began working to build the first and only no show knee high sock. Keysocks have brought style and comfort to women and girls all over the world desiring to wear flats or heels with pants. Keysocks are the ultimate solutions for keeping your feet comfortable without showing you are wearing socks.
Listen to our interview with Shelby LIVE on Tuesday, May 13 at 11:30 AM CST, or download the recorded podcast at your convenience.
To purchase Keysocks visit www.keysocks.com
Listen to our interview of Gabriel Beversluis and Shelby McKee on our May 13th, 2014 show, or download the podcast at your convenience on our show page: http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz

Monday, May 12, 2014

Get your summertime product on Fox News Chicago


 
The next great MEDIA opportunity!
Last minute, great price!
5 Lucky Inventorz will have their product
on air with Dhana Cohen from Inventorz Network!



*Get great exposure for YOUR product!

...Click HERE to sign up! We will pick the top 5 great products from there! Deadline is Friday May 16th,
don't wait!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Product Review of Juice Beauty, Stem Cellular Repair




Product Review By Dhana Cohen

For over 4 years I have been using Juice Beauty products, their face cleaner, tinted lotions, and now excited to share their new product line, Stem Cellular Repair. I am amazed by the results and once again feel completely safe and ageless with their all natural products! Congrats Juice Beauty for continually surprising me!

To purchase Juice Beauty Products visit: www.juicebeauty.com

Monday, May 5, 2014

Innovation Divaz Interview Jennifer Perry, the inventor of Jelt Belt

Owner, Jen Perry has worked closely with engineers to develop a stylish belt that is made of 100% recycled materials and is completely metal free. This lightweight, elastic belt is the perfect belt to wear when you need a subtle belt to pair with jeans, as the uniquely designed buckle is completely invisible under tight tops. The colors and design are a fun spin on the 70’s stretch belt, adding a vintage and retro touch to your wardrobe. The colors were also designed to be worn by both men and women. The comfortable elastic fabric forms to your waist and the signature “Jelt Gel” grips to the back of pants keeping everything secure no matter where you are going! Jen is a busy mom of two, which is a big motivation behind her invention of the Jelt. She is constantly on the move and needed a belt to support that.  The Jelt Belt is also great to wear with your snow pants when you are out hitting the slopes or enjoying the outdoors during the summer! Being from Montana, Jen wanted her belt to be shared among the outdoor enthusiasts as well, which is another inspiration behind the lightweight, easy to put on design. And we can’t forget the fact that the Jelt is perfect for traveling! The metal free design will help you pass through security with ease! Each year, Jelt will feature a new charity and give 10% of total profits to support the efforts of these non-profits. The “Jelt” belt is a functional product that fills a need, but it is also fun, fashionable, and current! 
Meet Jennifer Perry 
Jennifer Perry is from Bozeman, Montana and is a mother of two boys. She is a very active member of the community sponsoring local non-profits and participation in charity work. She is also the manager of The Glacier Ridge Ranch, and guest ranch in Trego, Montana. She is a busy mom who is always on the go and loves to be active and outdoors. She wanted a belt that supported all that she does whether it be skiing or taking care of her family which was her inspiration behind the Jelt. She created the Jelt based on her need for a belt that really worked and she designed the Jelt with the goal of helping others who had the same need that she did. 
To purchase a Jelt Belt for yourself visit www.jeltbelt.com

Monday, April 14, 2014

Featured Inventor on the Innovation Divaz Show: Natalie Robbins, Inventor of Litter One

Natalie Robbins, the inventor ofLitter One, has always loved all animals. She would always bring animals home without telling her parents. One of the most common animals she would bring home was cats. Since her family always had cats and Natalie was usually the one bringing them home, her chore was cleaning out the litter box. It wasn't long until she formed a hatred for the chore. When she was about 18 she and her mom were walking through a pet store and saw pine pellets now being used as cat litter. Her dad had just started to work with the same pellets! It's like it was meant to be! She started putting the pellets in old cardboard boxes so she could just throw all of it away at once instead of cleaning all components with soap and water. 4 years and many prototypes later Litter One is born!
Litter One is the 100% biodegradable, completely self-contained, disposable litter system for cats. Each kit includes: litter box, pine pellet litter, scoop, and waste bags. The kit is delivered right to your door ready for use. All you need to do is open the box and set it out in the regular placement of the litter box. The pellets turn to sawdust when the cat urinates. The patented false floor allows for the sawdust to fall through and not worry the consumer about tracking and buildup. The pine pellets completely neutralize the cat urine odor and provide a natural pine scent. When 4-6 weeks has passed, all you do is close up the kit, place it in the recycle/trash bin, and open up the new one that has automatically been shipped to your door.
We are so excited to be interviewing Natalie on the April 22nd show.  If you miss the show LIVE, you can download the podcast at your convenience! 
http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz
For more information about Litter One visit www.litterone.com!

Special Guest on the Innovation Divaz Show - AJ Khubani, Telebrands

"I'm lucky that I found my calling, something that I'm really passionate about. I get excited when I see new products. I get excited when I see something we produce and put on TV and then people respond to it. The key to our success is that everybody in this company gets excited about what we do every single day." ~ TeleBrands CEO & Founder, AJ Khubani
In 1983, fresh out of college (with a whole $20,000 dollars he earned working multiple jobs during school), New Jersey native AJ Khubani was clear that he wanted to take on the Sony corporation. He was hawking a $10 alternative version to the infamous Walkman radio and placed a $7,000 ad in the National Enquirer with hopes of making millions. While breaking even with the ad didn't exactly earn him a house in the Hamptons, it did fuel his curiosity to find more products, in hopes of becoming a massive business success.
After the first few years of slow and steady growth, 1987 would become the year to put TeleBrands on the map. Ambervision Sunglasses were introduced to the world, as the company's first television commercial hit the airwaves. While the spot was a success, the orange lensed glasses launched the company to new heights when in 1989, New York area based Herman's Sporting goods placed the eyewear on their shelves. Sales went thru the roof as TeleBrands not only had their first million dollar hit product, they brought their direct TV marketing success to the retail world.
Fueled by the accomplishments of their on-screen marketing, packaging was needed to house the Ambervision glasses, and a plain white box wasn't going to cut it on retail shelves. After several go rounds with some design ideas, the world renowned As Seen On TV name and logo were born. Yes, it was TeleBrands that was singlehandedly responsible for the branding of today's multi-billion dollar retail category.
Thirty years have passed since that first tabloid ad hit the newsstands and one thing is for certain, AJ Khubani is indeed a massive business success. His company, TeleBrands, is without question the world's leader in television infomercial marketing and their products have sold in the billions of dollars. The likes of famed pitchmen Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan have been an important part of this journey, as are the members of the company's management staff who have stayed along for the ride for these many years.
Over these past three decades, TeleBrands has given the world some of the most exciting As Seen On TV devices and gadgets: OrGreenic Cookware, Stone Wave, Aluma Wallet, Windshield Wonder, Sticky Buddy, the Olde Brooklyn Lantern, Who Knew Books, and the Pocket Hose are just a few of the many hits in the company's prestigious portfolio. One of the most popular all time products, the Ped Egg (for softening hard calloused feet) was created internally, and after some 50 million units sold to date, there's just no stopping what this northern New Jersey company will come up with next.
To further their amazing growth, TeleBrands has a never-ending open call to would-be inventors, or anyone with a great idea that just might change the world. A countless number of products are submitted for review yearly, while hundreds are chosen for infomercial testing. While it is only a small percentage that make the grade as a hit retail product, a number of inventors have struck it big as their product became yet another legendary TeleBrands success story.
As TeleBrands celebrates its prestigious 30th anniversary in business, its products are now available in over 120 countries around the world. The growth potential seems almost limitless as everyday inventors continue to present their product ideas at a rapid pace. It's a good thing that the young AJ Khubani found his calling some three decades ago. As the need to develop products that solve every day common problems continues onward, his passion for this business remains greater than ever. I think we can speak for everyone at TeleBrands by saying, but wait, there's more - there's a whole lot more to come.
Listen to our interview with AJ Khubani LIVE on the April 15th show, or download the podcast at your convenience after the show has aired! http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz
For more information about Telebrands visit: www.telebrands.com

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Jessica Oman, Founder of Write Ahead and Kim Meckwood, Inventor of Click & Carry Featured on Innovation Divaz Show

Jessica Oman, Founder of Write Ahead, Inc.
Are you aching to turn your great idea into a business - but you don't know where to start? Meet Jessica Oman, founder of Write Ahead Inc., a team of consultants, writers and trainers who help entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses that support their lives and passions. Grab their free report, 5 Critical Steps for Taking Your Business from Idea to Open, and learn to build your business the "write" way.

Visit www.writeahead.ca/checklist for more information!

Kimberly Meckwood, Inventor of Click & Carry
Kimberly Meckwood is an inventor and marketer. She comes from the medical device industry where she learned that a product MUST be made with precision to protect the integrity of the product, how to market a product to both solve a problem and to create demand for that product and most importantly, that helping people is noble and it makes her feel fulfilled.
Click & Carry is a simple, yet ingenious, patented device that helps shoppers to manage & carry multiple bags at once --- comfortably. (Any bag with a handle - plastic, paper, canvas, etc.) Click & Carry may be CARRIED in the HANDS or WORN over the SHOULDERS.
INTELLIGENT PRODUCT DESIGN - Click & Carry was awarded 2 Utility Patents
* Conforming Gel Grip
* Rotating Top to easily load/unload bags
* Ergonomically Designed for Comfort & Even Distribution of Weight
* Carries up to 50 lbs.
* CARRIED in the HANDS or WORN over One's SHOULDERS
Shoppers will be able to carry home MANY more purchases on a single visit to any store!
To purchase Click & Carry visit: www.clickandcarry.com
Listen LIVE on March 25th at 11 AM CST, or download the show podcast here: http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz

Monday, March 10, 2014

Meet our Featured Inventors of Collar Pop It and Kaaachews!

Paula Delong, Creator of Kaaachews
Meet Paula Dulong, a 50 year old RN from Massachusetts and creator of Kaaachews. Paula has been a stay at home mom since 2002, when she developed a severe latex allergy. One afternoon she was cleaning out her car and found her tissue box squished and dirty under the passenger seat. It had been trampled by every one of the teenagers that she had been driving around town. Paula was tired of throwing them away and that there must be a way to keep them reachable for all the passengers and off the floor. She grabbed a square boutique sized tissue box and made a pattern and prototype. That's howKaaachews were born! She showed it to her family and friends, who thought that it was a great idea, and started going to craft shows to sell them. She now sells Kaaachews all over the U.S., Canada, Australia, London, and recently Saudi Arabia. She did have a "patent pending" on her original design, but since have expanded to include a matching trash/toy/travel necessity caddie in custom fabric sets and tweaked the original design a little to make it easier to attach to the headrest pole of the car.  Paula would like to expand with a line of neutral fabrics on a larger scale that will be available in stores everywhere. She has even applied to "Shark Tank" to see if she can get others to see her vision too.
To purchase Kaaachews visithttps://www.etsy.com/shop/Kaaachews
Debra Curry, Collar Pop It
Debbie Curry spent most of her life as a stay at home mom...with her children now grown her time is now for working out(biking , running & training), spending time with family and developing her product "COLLAR POP IT".
Collar Pop It was created out of a need to keep Debbie's blouse collars popped in the back for a more chic, sophisticated & confident look!

Debbie likes wearing linen blouses as she lives in South Florida but found the collars limp & frumpy, she tried many different materials trying to keep the collar up including taping my neck to the collar, from there she got the idea to create a simple, inexpensive & effective way to take already pieces in your wardrobe & give them a new look. Women who dress well know its all in the details. The details of dressing make the difference between a woman dressed and a woman who has pulled her look together.

Listen to the show LIVE on Tuesday, March 11th at 11:00 AM CST, OR download the podcast any time after the show airs to listen and be inspired!!!  http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz

Traklight is Providing an AMAZING Contest for Inventors!





Monday, March 3, 2014

Rein, the GREAT Dane, is doing more GREAT things with The Rein Coat

We were so honored to feature Paula Hege, CEO and Founder of The Rein Coat Pet Harness, on our radio show that we had to share her passion for helping animals beyond her amazing invention!!!

The Rein Coat's mantra of helping one pet at a time is working with Rescues and Shelters throughout the US to help highlight pets with fascinating stories. The pets that they will seek out are not the ones that have already been proclaimed as the media darlings that everyone is talking about. Rein, and The Rein Coat, are searching for misfortunate pets that might have otherwise slipped through the cracks. Each week Rein, and The Rein Coat, will be highlighting Rein Drop’s Rescue of the Week by sending him/her a Rein Coat to help ease the transition to his forever home and spotlight his story throughout social media to encourage more people to adopt and help their local shelters and rescues. The Rein Coat will also function as a conduit to connect you, the public, to this pet, this shelter or this pet’s shelter-mates if you choose to donate something to each week’s cause. We hope that you will share the stories of Rein Drop’s Rescues with your friends and followers each week to help us celebrate our victories and help us to raise awareness and change the lives of animals, one pet at a time. Please help us, help those who need it the most.

For more information and to support Rein Drop's Rescues, visit http://www.thereincoat.com/rein-drops-rescues/

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Seeking Women Inventors for New Reality Show!!!

BIG NEWS!!! We are helping out a

Major TV Production Company...




They are seeking women with unique products or inventions. Do you have the next great idea for a product? Do you have a prototype that you want to take to the next stage? They want to hear from you! Currently casting for upcoming show that helps inventors get their product into the marketplace. Deadline to submit is 2/17 as they will be shooting NEXT week! YOU MUST LIVE IN THE LA AREA...

Make sure your product is protected before you submit, if you haven't done so we urge you to NOT apply, and just OPT IN to our newsletter, and under the product description please say DO NOT SUBMIT.

The Women Inventorz Network, is glad to help, yet we are NOT taking inquires regarding this show, if they are interested, they promise to be in touch!
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Keep your alcohol and your food FRESH!

We're so excited to showcase two amazing women inventors who have developed useful products that are all about FRESHNESS!!!

Tune in Tuesday, February 18th at 11:00 AM CST to the Innovation Divaz Radio Show and meet Jean Haley, the creator of Haley's Corker, and  Laura Wilkinson Sinton, the co-creator of Freshtape.  

Jean Haley, Haley's Corker

 Laura Wilkinson Sinton, Freshtape
Learn more about their products here:  http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz 

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Amazing Opportunity for the Entire Inventor Industry

Get your booth and 24/7 access for an entire year to the first ever Virtual Platform for the entire inventor industry!!!


The Women Inventorz Network presents the first Virtual Connection Platform in the inventor industry. Within the Virtual Network, BUYERS will be able to have access to thousands of inventorz (men and women) who will be presenting themselves in the Virtual Network in their very own booth, showcasing their products, with images, descriptions and video.


Click Here to learn more about this amazing opportunity and how you can take advantage of our latest offering that ends March 1st!

Monday, January 13, 2014

Week Two - Featuring Inventors at the International Housewares Show, Inventors Corner


Tune in Tuesday, January 14th at 11:00 AM CT to listen to the Innovation Divaz Radio Show and meet the amazing inventors attending the International Housewares Show, Inventors Corner.  

Every week throughout the months of January and February the Innovation Divaz will be showcasing these talented inventors.  Learn more about their stories here: http://www.toginet.com/shows/innovationdivaz

The Women Inventorz Network is a proud sponsor of the
International Housewares Inventors Corner!



Tuesday, January 7, 2014

January 7th Featured Inventor from the Housewares Show


FEATURED INVENTORS FROM THE INVENTOR'S CORNER

Today and for the next few weeks we will be supporting some of the inventors from the largest and most honored trade show in the inventor community; The International Home & Housewares Show. Tune in to listen to these amazing inventors and hear a little bit of their stories. Each of these men and women are showcasing their inventions to the International buyer community in the Inventor's Corner March 15-18th, and the Women Inventorz Network is honored to be a sponsor of this very important part of the show. Educating, connecting and supporting the inventors is the overall goal of the show. And as always our goal.
  
What's That Paint


Meet Deanna Seery, creator of What's That Paint, Deanna, will probably share her own frustrations of not knowing which paint can was "what", and sometimes personal frustration lead to the most brilliant ideas. What's That Paint, are self adhesive decorative labels, for contractors, designers and homeowners to sort and store colors for future easy use. Boy could we use these labels at our home!



And continue to listen for our other great inventor stories throughout the months of January and February!

Click Here to Listen to the Innovation Divaz LIVE Tuesday, January 7th at 11:AM CT,
or to download a recorded podcast
on their show page!