Good News Girlz Overview

Good News, Good Life. Formally launched in September 2009, Good News Girlz promotes happy, healthy lifestyles and actively connects people through online and face-to-face social networking. Its founders find and deliver cutting-edge content that links emerging trends with living a full and good life. However, Good News Girlz is not just a social network and informational source; it's a way of life.

With no membership requirements, Good News Girlz is a unique hybrid social network of more than 600 members. It provides people with two primary networking tools, each focusing on the positive lifestyle aspects of fashion, health and wellness, books, wine and current events:

• www.GoodNewsGirlz.com content focuses on what's good as a way of life. A lively mix of formats, including articles, videos and podcasts, address relevant, timely lifestyle topics. Members are encouraged to submit their own stories or comment on other content.
• Good News Girlz events at hot locations, starting in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Events include guest speakers and programs on intriguing topics that appeal to varying interests to inspire, empower, uplift and inform.

Good News Girlz offers members inspiration to reframe their thinking to focus on the good in everything. The network gives members insight into the latest fashion, health and wellness, books, wine and current events that can enrich and improve their lives. With the option to participate on-line, at face-to-face events or both, Good News Girlz provides easy access to networking to help members avoid isolation. And, it's just plain fun.

Who are the Good News Girlz?

Good News Girlz are busy women (and men) who are engaged in the community and want to have a positive impact in the world. They have - or desire - a "glass is half-full" perspective, and embrace the wisdom and opportunities that being 20, 30, 40, 50 or 60 brings. They are passionate about learning new ways to embrace the best life has to offer and serving their communities - all with a good, clean, sexy and fun twist.

"The truth is, there's more good news in the world than bad. It's all a matter of focus and mindset. If we choose to focus on the goodness - good news - in the world, and in our lives, we notice more, create more and send out and receive more in return. It's the law of attraction. That's what Good News Girlz is all about," said Harriet Kelly, Good News Girlz co-founder.

Background

Four unique and talented Dallas women, a former model/actress, tech exec and two attorneys, put their heads together with a good idea in February 2009. After Harriet Kelly introduced the idea-one they all thought but had not vocalized-the founders came together through a mutual entrepreneurial spirit and a desire for a more positive outlet for news and information. They were tired of the fear-based news media. Their aspiration to thrive in this economy and share valuable information led to the creation of the Good News Girlz. They incorporated Good News Girlz a month later.

Currently funded by the four founders, Good News Girlz will soon launch Marketz, an online marketplace featuring Good News Girlz products and other vendors' products and services, and is exploring advertising and click-throughs. Planning is also underway for a symposium entitled "Good News Girlz Behaving Boldly" to be held in 2010.

Founders

Four unique and talented Dallas women founded Good News Girlz:  Harriet Kelly (formerly Gibbe) is a writer/producer of shows and documentaries and has an extensive background in fashion, modeling and acting. Karla Barber has over 20 years technology management experience and was recently reborn as a sommelier and wine educator. Judy Dedmon Coyle, a writer of fiction and nonfiction, is a certified health counselor, having spent her early career in finance and law. Tamara Mattison brings expertise is in business, accounting and law.

Media Contact

Carol Barreyre, (214) 629-5157, carol@barreyre.com