David Blecman–owner of Positive Negatives, your professional photography experience located here in Annapolis, MD–is a JNP top supporter. Not just supporting our mission to nurture character, courage, and confidence (healthy self-esteem) in kids 5-12+, but also monetarily $ as well! We met at a local weekly networking function, Just Show Up, and as I continued […]
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MACARONI KID — JNP BOOK GIVEAWAY CONTEST!
Win the first book in The JNP Project’s 31 book series: Jane & Jake’s Adventures to Awesome: The Journey Begins.
JNP: Social Startup Benefits from AAEDC Small Business Counseling
Blog post by: Theresa Downs, marketing and Outreah Manager Anne Arundel Economic development Corporation For many children, unhealthy self-esteem may lead to a multitude of destructive behaviors such as fear, social anxiety, depression and obesity. To combat this problem, communications professional Dona Rudderow Sturn launched the Jane NOT Plain (JNP) Project. The project’s goal is […]
2015: July 5 — ANNAPOLIS’ FIRST SUNDAY’S ARTS FESTIVAL
6:30am sharp! The weather was perfect as we set up our JNP display in the park Calvert Street, and FOX 45 NEWS was ther to interview JNP and promote our First Sunday Arts Festival!
The MOM OF THE YEAR: A less serious look at the world of parenting… (blog article)
I AM. I CAN. I WILL. EMPOWERED. ~ What if there was a children’s book series that not only instilled positive values but did so in a way that actually rewarded them for carrying through on what they learned? ~ What if it, through reading it, they became self-motivated to learn even more? ~ What if […]
2015: June 22 — JNP HOSTS AU PAIR IN AMERICA
JNP a hit with child caregivers from: Sweden, Germany, Bolivia, France, Thailand and Jamaica! It was JNP’s pleasure to host 10 young ladies from the local Au Pair in America here in Annapolis! Big topic of discussion: What is educational that you can do with your kids over the summer–having fun, and nurturing their character, […]
2015: June 7 — ANNAPOLIS’ FIRST SUNDAY’S ARTS FESTIVAL — Downtown Historic Arts District
KIDS FROM ONE TO THIRTEEN YEARS OLD WERE DRAWN TO JANE, JAKE, AND ORACLE; LISTENING TO STORY READINGS WHILE COLORING THEIR VERSIONS OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS! The day was full of fun and adventures to Awesome… the weather was perfect for circle reading on a fun, awesome colored blanket, under a beautiful tree on Calvert […]
ROCETEER — I LOVE MY JOB: CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Building self-confidence and self-esteem are important for a child to grow up feeling happy and secure. By having those foundations laid early in life, the possibilities are endless as to what the future may hold. So, in a way, our next guest is in the business of creating the future – but we’ll let her […]
#45: SHARK TANK: The 200 Word — 60 Second Pitch
Since I pitched Shark Tank Saturday, and posted a short outline the other day of my experience, several people have inquired exactly what my content was, and how did I get all the key points about The JNP Project into 60 seconds.
#44: JNP PITCHES TO TV SHOW “SHARK TANK”
When you think you have your 60 second, 170 word pitch down; your confident that your practice, practice, practice makes perfect — that voice in your head tells you “it’s going to be great!” Then, you draw a “blank!!” during part of the pitch, and stumble your words! Oh, NO!
