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PiggyBackBooks

Dear Friends, Colleagues, Family and everyone watching my video. I truly appreciate the time you are taking to watch this and rate it. PiggyBack Books is going to make a huge difference in the lives of Children everywhere - an opportunity for each and every child to proudly say - I wrote and published this book. We had a great time making this and I think you will find it funny and inspiring. Your positive rating means the world to me. Thank you Dorothy

marymouse

Love it Dorothy and gang - May you win and may all your Dreams come true.

Thanks for contributing to all those Kids!!!

Love,

Mary Goff

janie2415

Hey, this was great! Thank you for sharing your experience and for your words below as well.

susanmarblesoft

adorable!!!

kc0buk

Great video Dorothy! Very funny! Good to see you up in Reno!

ardaha

Good luck and thanks for inspiring us and reminding us that we too can live our passion!!! - Arda

sally11

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

sally11

AWESOME Dorothy

CindyAshton

Awesome. Great work Dorothy. You are indeed an inspiration to all who are ready to take their own journey!

CindyAshton

Great work Dorothy. You are an inspiration to anyone wanting to follow their own journey! You will win.

CxOToGo

Passion is the key to success. If you love what you do and can make a difference, it pulls you out of bed every morning, gets you on the plane, gets you in front of people you never thought possible. Great going Dorothy! Go CEO Space!!

msanton

Genius and an inspiration to the rest of us. Dorothy, just click your heels together and take your dream to the top! Young kids everywhere need your timely message. That dog is too cute :=)

Applause,

Michelle

idalou

Good Luck Dorothy, PiggyBackBooks sounds wonderful. As a mother of 2 very creative kids I think they will love it!

GeorgeCarnegie

I strongly agree with this video because these steps are true for most of us who are looking for true success, and to help make those steps easier I build the web site www.securemyownearnings.com to help other women like myself achieve there dreams without going to the school of hard knocks..This video is so to the point

Ckalina

Happy Birthday! It's been a wonderful journey. I am so glad to be your friend and watch you make your dreams come true.

Cyndie

music76

Cool Video and amazing courage to pursue your dream. Go Piggybackbooks!

LuisMoro

Excellent job. I showed it to my little girls and they loved it. I also got inspired. I look forward to using your books. Luis Moro

BitchfromHell

How much fun are you having? Great idea... GO PIGGYBACK

Maxser

Great job! Following your heart is the true road to success.

Maxser

Great Job and message!! Following your passion is the true road to success.

gbbmax

Terrific video Dorothy. Loved it!

pawnomaly

Kudos for the hutspah (yeah- ' computer says its spelt wrong, lol) to venture out in this current economic desert.

pawnomaly

Sitting in the classroom at the end of the day waiting for the bus, summer vacation a few days away.......... Maybe ' won't be back here in the Fall.....

BehnamB

I like the video because it was easy to follow for kids and they can get related to the message through the famuse story! Good work Dorothy, keep chacing your dream. Behnam Bakhshandeh

DjBijoux

awesome!!

isagirly

Dear Dorothy - This is absolutely wonderful and charming. I saw the dream in you so many years ago and am thrilled to see it manifested. WOW! You inspire me!

chantalv

love it! CONGRATULATIONS!

raygeorge51

We're off to see the Wizard...:-)

AmandaVanDerGulik

WOW what an inspiringly, funnily put together informative creation! Well done Dorothy!

You show us that even if we feel that we are missing the know-how, the heart and/or the courage, if we persist, and never give up on our dreams we will find what we need within and find our ruby slippers! (our passion)

Cheers...Amanda van der Gulik...Excited Life Enthusiast!

http://www.TeachingChildrenAboutMoney.com

judyjudyjudy

You make real the inspiration that we can DO the WORK we LOVE and receive financial ABUNDANCE. Ive been working with women entrepreneurs for over a decade. Blessings for spreading the possibilities.... and congratulations to you and PiggyBack Books!!

bwalla

Way to go Dorothy!! You are FAB!! A real WINNER!!! Go PiggyBackBooks!!

BellyBuster

Dorothy, so glad you found your Rainbow! Keep hav'n fun! we're still loving the nutrition/cleansing from Isagenix, that may have saved my hubby's life w/ a recent heart condition...PLUS we've NOW found an EASY way to TARGET THE "CORE" AND BUST AWAY THE BELLY FAT...THE MOST DANGEROUS!!!

We now KNOW through experience that without your HEALTH, it doesn't matter what your PASSION is, so keep teaching that, too! We now have more than one basket! KEEP FOCUSED AND HAVE FUN!!! and make some $$$$$$!

nativegal

Congratulations for your courage, brains and the heart to take on your passion and live it. There is no doubt that this website is encouraging for children and helps them use their creative talents. Thanks for providing the opportunity for all to find their passions, young or old. YOU ROCK, DOROTHY! Love,

Donna

Hotchly

Fabulous Video Dorothy!!!! Immanuel is behind you!!!! I vote YEAH!!!!

Hotchly

Fabulous Job Dorothy!!! Immanuel is behind you!!!!!

SusanIrene

Dorothy,

This was great...thanks for sharing! May all your dreams come true!

Love from,

Susan

ardice

This is so fabulous. Dorothy it is incredible what you have created with your unique commitment and talents. I know Piggy Back books will be a huge success. Ardice, www.wakeupwomen.com

moatwellwrittenwordshop

Go Dorothy!

DreamBizSuccessCoach

You are amazing Dorothy! I hope you win the grand prize and all your dreams come true for such a worthy cause! Michelle Sanchez - Fellow Wake Up Women Co-Author www.wakeupwomen.com

mavwheel

Dorothy,

Looks awesome. Great experience

micmcb2

Great Dorothy...Loved it! (and your little dog too!)

pinkbikerchic

This is amazing. Your story highlights the importance of following your dreams and you are following yours to help the children in this world which will in turn help us all.

Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, MSgt USAF Retired

http://pinkbikerchic.com

Hellogabe

Inspiring and funny. Congratulations you are on your way to be a millionair!!!!

Gabriel

peggybeau

Great story and I finally got it. Peggy

nsdnicole2013

Super cool Dorothy! I hope you win the 25k!

tarogirl

Dorothy, what a brave step! Aloha, Vicky.

jonr451

Dorothy, thank you for the encouraging message. I'm a former teacher too. I look forward to watching PiggybackBooks grow. Many doors seem locked; your message is that we need to keep looking for the one that is unlocked for each of us. You give us strength by finding and following your dream. Jon Richardson, Albuquerque, NM

rustoptech

Very creative and inspiring...thanks!

Kristyn

Dorothy, you inspire me. Kristyn

RobinJared

Loved it! So cute and inspiring Dorthy!

kmackita

Fun, creative, funny, inspirational and well done. Brava goddess of passionate living! Keep the dream becoming reality and all those children, we will help together! Bless you for success as you are the winner!

EmpoweringForChange

Loved the message of this video! Like my "Knock-Kneed Cowboy," your message is both for kids and the "kid inside us all." As a former teacher who now serves students as a guest speaker to schools around the country, I see children whose lives are ripe for the messages we each have! I'm excited not only have you found YOUR passion but that you're also inspiring young minds to step onto their OWN yellow brick path! ~Billie

Tina308

Dorothy, I want to congratulate you on this success. I remember when we first met and all of the tears. I always thought this was a great idea. You are on the yellow brick road to success.

Tina Backstrom

WORLDFAMOUS

This is great - GOOD LUCK David & Theo

PaulPublish

Wonderful fun! Publishing kids work is so important; go Dorothy!

daca014

awesome...well done!

ur the best!!!

1Redbird1

Barbara:

AWESOME video! It really shows your commitment and dedication to your project! I LOVE IT!

Steve

Dinoguy

Hooray!

theensualitysage1953

Good Luck Dorothy. You and deserve it! Debra from CEO Space

kmgrace

Dorothy,

I loved this. May your shining light that showed in the video continue to lead you to your passion. Many blessings to you on building your dream.

TortueJenn

Awesome!

growinggold

Hi Dorothy :) This is so very sweet! So proud of you for putting this together... and even more, for living the story you tell! Sending all the best to you and your team, for the dream to come more real with each step and every brick, as it unfolds! All the Best to you! ~Sharon Corsaro

annie_n_glendora

I truly feel that this video gives anybody watching hope that following your dreams is a passion and the courage that it takes to do so is commendable. I admire you Dorothy for the inspiration you give to others. Thank you for sharing this with others wishing to do the same in their lives!

Annie

cstaser

This goes above and beyond in passion and ambition! Way to go, and totally inspiring for all of those, at any age, to step up!

x4mer

Rock on Dorothy ... education is not just in Kansas anymore!

mrsruester

Cute toto too! Best of luck as you follow your dreams.

Fohton

how did'ya do dat? nice job!

abellis

Yay for Dorothy!

getbizhelp

This is great for kids and will be a very positive influence on our kids that is hard to find these days.

Rev. Dan Bloodworth

sheilaa1950

It was very funny. I am so proud of you to now living your passion. I am 58 almost 59 and I am not living my passion. I want to be an interior decorator. I need some ruby red shoes. I wish you luck in your new adventure . I wish that they would of had Piggyback Books when my son was younger, he is now 32. It is all about showing up and you showed up. Your students will miss you. but now you are helping more children sheila1950

OneCoach_Manhattan

As a fellow entrepreneur, I applaud you for helping others follow their passion.

kirasw

so much fun! I really enjoyed your creativity and your passion. Best of luck.

KayZ

So clever! I love it! I am behind you 100% You do have the brains, the heart, the courage and the Passion to make your dreams come true!

arcemom

Very cute. A great video for young people.

SillyScreenName

Good luck Dorothy... though I can't support anything related to MLM (Multilevel Marketing)... particularly if it's somehow collapsed in with Landmark Education. Sorry.

UngenitaBeauty

Dorothy,

That was so inspirational. Thanks for sharing & may you continue to blessed with all the good living your passion will bring.

Sincerely,

Ungenita Prevost

2dinosaurs

Very well done and I am so surprised to see a video that mirrors my feelings about teaching children about money and the internet. An important activity in my mind and much needed. I give this video A+ for creativity and humor. Michael Shone

Destinybydesign

Love it! Can't wait to share your company with everyone I know. I'm off to see the Wizard. :) xoxo

lynnknee

That's my powerful, amazing buddy! Dorothy you are so creative and this business is so fabulous. You are going to help so many kids. I am on your team and you will always be my special "buddy". Love Lynn RML

alexvn7

I am a teacher and i was very inspired by your video. Feel free to contact me if i can help you in any way. Alex Van Name, palisades charter hs teacher

kgreider

Great idea Dorthy --- we need something like this. I have been teaching Financial Literacy to young people for a long time and they have such wonderful ideas that your non-profit will help them take their dreams to reality.

WAY TO GO.

kgreider

This is a great idea -- and very much needed. I have been teaching Financial Literacy to youth for a long time and it is amazing how many wonderful ideas kids have regarding starting neat businesses.

I hope you win and go Big Time.

Jruhl

Hi Dorothy,

You have great spirit!

Jean

abrunache10

coolbeans..I love this remake it brings back good-ole child hood memories..

The best of luck to you Dorothy never stop believing in YOU and never stop Dreaming...Our Dreams make life fulfulling...Blessings to you and your family.

My 10 year-old Victoria-Rose enjoyed your video also..thank you..tootles,

Andrea Carolee Brunache/Joy Buford

bluedot

Hi Dorothy! Thank you so much for your comment. I can certainly relate to your story and your passion. Great job on the video, I wish you the best of luck. And watch out for the flying monkeys!

musiclessons

Thank you for the kind words! I loved your video...it is one of the first ones I watched and it was so creative and funny. Best of luck to you too.

overtoon

Lookin' good Martha!

overtoon

You're a Wiz @ this!

GlobalDiva

Dorothy,

Thanks for sharing your message. It was perfecting timing as I am on my own journey to discover why I am on this earth and what I am here to do. I have been asking for the Unverse to send me messages and along comes your video :-). We are very powerful in our ability to use magnetic energy to attract what ever we want. You are awesome and I am excited to watch you along your journey. Our children need you!!! Keep in touch and let me know what happens!!!

Love always,

Anne Alberg

Lesslete

Dorthy, Good Luck! I like when small businesses in the Long Beach and Southern California area suceed!

ArtAidsArt

Thanks for the kind words and for reaching out (I replied to your comment on our page, too). It's almost spooky how many elements our presentation shares. Maybe the universe telling us to figure out how to work together!

wakeup1111

Love it Dorothy.....

Best to you........

annettechl

FANTASTIC!! Clever and well done! Congrats...

AzuraDawn

Pleasant Persistence towards your Passion will achieve your goals. Keep up the good work. Blessings, Dr. Dawn Bain

gumbyscubadives

Hey,

You Rock! I'm pulling for you all the way! Be Strong and always beleive in your dreams! You guys did a fantastic job. Go PiggyBackBooks!!!

GIGI23

It was great.

Freedom09

Phenomenal video and message! What a great reminder of the possibilities in life, especially with our children. --Joe & Nanci Atalig

Diane127

Great Job!!! I'm very proud of you:)

IngramFlynn

Terrific video, Dorothy. Original and inspiring. My kids and I loved it!

smay

Loved it. Very refreshing.

seester

Great job, Dorothy! Boy, you are really not in Kansas annymore. Love you!

Kriss

seester

Great job, Dorothy! Boy, you are really not in Kansas annymore. Love you!

Kriss

thegoodlife

I really enjoyed the humor between the information ..it was a double threat. informative & funny

jejs

Best wishes.

ktmalkie

You go girl! What if I thin it's inspiring, useful AND fuuny - ?Can I vorte 3 times?

alwp

absolutely fun!!

SueB618

Great video, Dorothy!!! It got a message across while being funny at the same time. I really laughed. Best of luck. Sue Ballmann www.romancollarrestaurantratings.com

Doomanis

Great video. Shows the difference living through your passion really makes. All the best to you, your company and the people you touch.

CoachRosemary

You rock! Good luck. We pulling for you!

Luzma

Thanks for a great video Dorothy. Inspiring, useful, and so funny. Meaningful analogy. Thanks for your passion to help children stay in touch with their right brain and their creative side. The way you envision it is fantastic. It will have a great impact. Congratulations!

pas1960

Havng just started my own business, I wish you lots of luck. Enjoy the journeyu.

dianaherrington

Great! and inspiring.....

GaylaK
I love it! Dorothy, this is too much fun. I hope you win! You have my vote! Let's talk, Gayla Kilbride Doodle World, Inc. http://doodlewear.com

Finalist story from PiggyBackBooks:

Toto - We're not in Kansas Anymore! From Educator to Entrepreneur

As the calendar page turned to 2006 and my impending 50th birthday, I knew it was time to leave the security of Auntie Em's House, put Toto in the basket and search for that over the rainbow place. You see, having been named Dorothy, I had had a fascination with all things OZ since I first saw the movie on our old black & white t.v.-- you can imagine my delight - when I finally saw it in technicolor!

During that year, I started using a nutritional line that my good friend was selling and had amazing results. She said "you could do this" - I thought maybe this is my rainbow. So I said yes, and in the Twister of an MLM, I decided to leave the classroom after 25 years, eventhough I was acknowledged for my expertise and loved my career, I gave up full benefits and summers off to become an enterpreneur.

Sitting in my first convention - I knew I was not in Kansas anymore! This must be OZ! Surely if my friends who had been here for a year and were earning close to a 6 figure income, "Why or Why Can't I?" Without a thought to is this really what I am meant to do - I set out on the yellow brick road to the Emerald City.

At the beginning, there were Scarecrow moments - my friends and family saying - have you lost your mind - you  you could retire in 5 years. There were Tinman moments, trying to figure out how instead of taking action. Too many Cowardly Lion moments, when I couldn't find the courage to open my mouth to even give my 30 second elevator pitch. The wicked witches, talking trees and flying monkeys appeared to scare and distract me. There were Glendas too, my mentors, to guide and coach me past my fears. I quickly rose to the top 15% of the company. I had made it! (or so i thought)

Then I hit a long plateau and no matter how hard I worked there was no increase. I had seen the wizard behind the curtain. I saw I wasn't home, my passions and unique gifts were not being used.

In what I call a "Click your Heels" moment! - I heard "Do  what I love, do what you know and the cash will follow". As if by magic, PiggyBack Books was born - a website that will eventually empower millions of children around the world as authors and entrepreneurs. Once again, I am on the yellow brick road as we launch our kid centered engaging, interactive platform for children to write, illustrate, publish and market their own books.

Being an entrepreneur takes brain, heart, and courage and believing that:

OZ is the passionate journey on that yellow brick road, not the Emerald City.

 

 

Advice for others:

As you set out on your road to enterpreneurship, know where home is.

What do you love? What are you good at?

DON'T CONFUSE HOME WITH COMFORT! In the discomfort, , you will grow!

Find mentors and availing yourself of personal and professional development. Be a lifelong learner.

Never make where  you are on the road wrong, if it is not working check the compass - set your intention, align it to your passions, and take daily consistent actions. Don't Surrender!

You will find yourself in Oz.

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