Kathleen Malone
AZHCC is especially blessed with talented and powerful people and May’s spotlighted member, Kathleen Malone, is a perfect example of that. You might know that Kathleen, one of our newest Board members, is the guiding force behind the AZHCC Sampler Platters, but do you realize just how much experience and success this dynamic young woman has in the fields of public relations and marketing?Kathleen was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 1981, she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in English and got married. For the next two years, she taught freshman composition at the University. Then, thirty years ago, “my ex-husband dragged me down here,” Kathleen quips. “Although I lived in London, Ontario for nearly 4 years, I’ve never really left Phoenix. I like the winter weather. Now my friends and my business base are here and I’m close to my sister who lives in L.A.”
From 1982 to 2001, Kathleen immersed herself in “Corporate America” as Director of Human Resources and conducting Business Process Improvement for mid-level companies. In 2002 she created a corporate consulting company that would eventually morph into her Phoenix-based Sundance on Success. From 2002 to 2006, she lived in London, Ontario, as Senior Vice President of Operations and Human Resources for a printing and manufacturing company that manufactured high-end educational materials for National Geographic, LeapFrog and several others.
Arizona, however, was like a magnet pulling her back. Her return in 2006 opened new doors for Kathleen. Dr. Teresa Ramsey who “has been a dear friend and my physician for fifteen years” asked Kathleen to promote her new book, hot off the press, called Healing 101: Creating the Foundation for Complete Wellness. The result was that Dr. Ramsey has been the medical expert on Channel 3 TV’s Your Life A to Z each Tuesday at 10am for nearly seven years and has been voted Phoenix Magazine’s ”Top Doc” two years in a row. Out of this experience, Kathleen founded her business “Sundance on Success” six years ago. She specializes in PR and marketing for authors, speakers and entrepreneurs. She has attracted many high-powered clients. For example, Caroline Sutherland, internationally recognized medical intuitive, speaker, best selling Hay House author and Louise Hay’s personal health coach, has been a client for the past six years. Kathleen has worked with such diverse clients as Austin Vickers, author, speaker and writer/producer, whose movie
People vs. The State of Illusion is currently in national distribution with Samuel Goldwyn Films; a well known literary agent in Manhattan; Dr. Michael Vandermark, corporate psychologist, selected expert in the feature film People vs. The State of Illusion as well as the former Director and Master Facilitator for the Chopra Center in La Costa, CA.; Linda West, internationally recognized Psychic Medium; a world-famous artist from Manhattan; and Kathleen is delighted to be working with a well known literary agent also from Manhattan!“It’s a new world of business,” she enthuses. “It’s about community. There’s a new energy now that is focused on healing and communication. People are looking for new voices, and our members have those skills that need to be featured.”
Out of this passion, the “Sampler Platter” concept was born. AZHCC members who would like to share some facet of their knowledge are invited to sign up. One Saturday morning a month, several of these speakers share a stage to give listeners an inspiring, educational, fun “sampling” of what their business has to offer. If you haven’t tried a Sampler Platter yet, you’re missing out on a lot of wisdom.
“The process is based on the Hay House model of marketing,” explains Kathleen. “It helps the members learn stage skills and how to market both their product or service and the event itself. They get experience in setting up events for themselves and also in how to network through others which also gives access to being presented to other’s loyal databases.” Definitely a win-win situation!
“I’m here to feature people,” Kathleen emphasizes. “My sister’s a stuntwoman in Hollywood and she uses the expression ‘find your mark’. I say to people, ‘Find your mark. Find your voice. Find where your spotlight is.’ Stay focused on your passion and let someone who knows it, do the marketing for you. Otherwise the marketing piece will suck you dry. Build community. That way we all help each other.”
In addition to the Sampler Platters, Kathleen is also willing to help AZHCC members with other facets of their business. She is an expert in social networking, special events, building a winning, foolproof business foundation architecture and system, branding and creating expert status.
She can also help you if you want to write and publish your book. “The old model of self-publishing meant that you ended up with a thousand books in your garage and then wondered what to do. I can show you how to publish your book or e-book and get it into the hands of the people who most want it and need it. I’m here to help you go where you want to go. I’m here to answer questions and be a coach and a guide.”
Kathleen says she went to her first AZHCC meeting about 6 years ago, but it wasn’t the right time. She attended another luncheon in May 2011 and now, she’s on the Board of Directors…and are we ever glad she tried again!
What would Kathleen have if it was her last meal on the planet (and if gluten wasn’t bad for you, she adds)? “I’d have my Grandmother’s chocolate cake with white boiled frosting — the whole thing — with Dom Perignon as an accompaniment.”
What most people may not know about her is that Kathleen was undefeated in 5 years of high school swimming. In the 12 years she competed in swimming, she traveled the United States and Canada competing on a national level. “I still hold a couple of the Minneapolis swimming records from my high school days, and that’s a long time ago” she grins.
She’s also the proud owner of Lillie, a rescue dog. “I am Lillie’s 4th owner,” Kathleen sighs. “She was terribly abused. Her chain was so tight from the last owner that it was growing into her neck.” Today, Lillie – a Schnauzer-dachshund combination –or as Kathleen says “a long Schnauzer” is thriving. “She’s a previous dog of mine who has come back to me.”Kathleen encourages AZHCC members to contact her at Kathleen@sundanceonsuccess.com.
“I also like to work with those who are in transition to business and entrepreneurial practice to help them build a good business foundation. I’m passionate about spotlighting new voices, products and services for the highest good. If you have an idea, let’s get together and kick it around. We’ll look at it and examine the most advantageous avenues of getting you out there, on your mark!” So email Kathleen or say hello to her at an AZHCC event and check out the Sampler Platters, too. Expertise and opportunities are knocking at your door. All you have to do is respond.