Attending the 13th Annual Independent Inventors Conference was an inspiring experience. I was invited to speak at the Conference, which was sponsored by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, along with Louis Foreman the Executive Producer of the Emmy Award winning program “Every Day Edisons.”
Speaking with Louis was an honor in itself, but I was overwhelmed when I opened the program and saw myself described as “one of the Nation’s most inspirational independent inventors.” WOW! They were talking about me!!
At that moment I knew my job was to join Louis and the other speakers in reinforcing the idea that the “American Dream” is accessible to inventors today. Our message: if you have that idea that makes life a little better and are willing to do your homework, you can take your idea the distance it takes to be successful. We spoke to a room filled with creative minds that were overflowing with unique and clever ideas. Faces were turned to us looking for hope and encouragement.
I am motivated to help other inventors because there wasn’t anyone to ask “how to” when I began my inventor’s journey. I was alone. Now inventors have a multitude of resources and experts willing to share information. The best part is that most of the advice and information you need to get started is free.
One of my proudest moments at the conference was when my son Joe turned to me and said, “You really inspire people, Mom! I am honored to be your son!”
I knew my trip was successful when I returned home to find this e-mail:
"[T]hank your for having the courage to follow your idea to fruition and for being an example to me and countless others - particularly women - on how they too can live the life of their dreams and support their families in the process. I was truly blessed and will be forever grateful and look forward to the time that I can be such a light to others as you have been to me."
Patricia B., Bethesda, Maryland
Conference Attendee, USPTO Independent Inventors Conference, Washington, DC, August 8-9, 2008.
1 comment:
Hi,
I saw your products on the Simple Wife blog and entered her contest. I thought they are a great idea and will have to contact you to get some if I don't win them :)
But I do have a blog as well and am having a contest in November. It will be a large one and would love to show off your products. If you would like to know more or participate, please contact me.
Debbie aka The Real World Martha(S)
Post a Comment