It was with sadness that I read this email… Hi Naomi It’s my sad, sad duty to inform you that last Thursday night Steve Pickering passed away at home following what is believed to be a heart attack. We had our Gold Coast event on Sunday event, held in Steve’s memory, and following the event we cast some flowers in to the waves to honor him. A full paddle-out in his honor is going to be held soon and at…
The launch of this Trimesters theme was last Monday morning. It is all about growth. – We will celebrate when we achieve 54 by 24 –that is every RedBallooner will celebrate with an extra day of summer holidays with 250 points to have a fabulous experience on the day. Fun! I had three speaking engagements last week – which meant lots of travel, from the Yarra Valley to Lorne in Victoria. (Lorne was looking spectacular – I have not been…
I just received this delightful email from a RedBalloon experience supplier. It is such a beautiful story of a perfect gift…. and something I had never considered. A pet is often very much a member of the family – and when the family member (especially children and the elderly) is in hospital for a very long time they can desperately miss the family pet. As Jill explained: “Hi Naomi, I supplied a cushion to a RedBalloon customer who had bought…
Last week ended up being completely frantic… I attended four learning events in addition to presenting at three other events. I did two client visits and attended one charity fund raiser. I had a very embarrassing moment at the RedKite Trivia Quiz night in Sydney – I was on a team with Georgie Gardner, Tony Squires, Adam Spencer, Brad Seymour, and Jenni Seton together with our partners. And clearly when you have Adam Spencer on your team the average IQ…
I was asked last night after the airing of the program – ‘Did you enjoy the experience?’ ‘Enjoy’ no, did I find it challenging, confronting, and rewarding – absolutely. I am not an actor, or in the entertainment industry. I have had little to do with television. I did the program on the premise that it was a documentary on volunteering. I did not know where I was going, who I would meet, nor how I would get on. But…
My life as an undercover volunteer Secret Millionaire ‘“ Channel Nine 9.30pm 29 Oct 2009 Episode Four: Features Naomi Simson To wake knowing that today would be a significant day in my life, one that I would never forget. There are only a handful of days in one’s life like it. I consider myself to be a person who doesn’t really get ruffled. I’m quite controlled and measured. I rarely get flustered or nervous. I’ve not slept well, too much…
My life as an undercover volunteer Secret Millionaire ‘“ Channel Nine 9.30pm 29 Oct 2009 Episode Four: Features Naomi Simson I don’t do a lot in the afternoon but think about the people I have met in the last week. There is so much that can be done. From all of them I have heard the difficulty that they have raising funds, but also the importance of community involvement. When the Disabled Surfers Assocating fund raise with raffles, more people…
My life as an undercover volunteer Secret Millionaire ‘“ Channel Nine 9.30pm 29 Oct 2009 Episode Four: Features Naomi Simson Why am I so tired? Perhaps all this cloak and dagger is beginning to get to me. When I speak to people about myself, I just don’t tell them everything. What I say is true, “I’m a Mum who’s kids have got bigger and are at school so I have a bit more time on my hands and would like…
My life as an undercover volunteer Secret Millionaire – Channel Nine 9.30pm 29 Oct 2009 Episode Four: Features Naomi Simson I had determined to go back and check in on Maddison. She’d had her first (of twenty) radiation treatments. The Childrens Cancer Support Centre is having its monthly barbeque – I can help out with that. I arrive and finally get to meet Fran, Maddison’s Mum. When I walk inside, the very tired Maddy is in a pusher, her wise…
My life as an undercover volunteer Secret Millionaire – Channel Nine 9.30pm 29 Oct 2009 Episode Four: Features Naomi Simson I need to start researching things. I have no idea how much things cost – how much do I need to provide for the beneficiaries to have enough to get what they need. What would a new van cost, and Bain-marie, children’s play equipment? Ugh I need my computer…. I have to be at 139 in time to help serve…
Imagine running a business based on fun - that's what I decided to try when I left a very serious corporate career in marketing to set up RedBalloon...
Read More »
