"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney Seeking motivation? Ask Carolyn J. Gable—speaker and author of Everything I Know as a CEO I Learned as a Waitress—to share her story. Carolyn's roles in life include: beautician, waitress, single mother of seven, and CEO of her own $28 million transportation and distribution company. Her positive attitude, faith, strength, sense of humor, and determination fostered a true rags-to-riches story. Carolyn Gable's inspirational story of going from waitress (with no college education) and beautician to founder of a multi-million dollar third-party logistics company has earned her numerous awards and media recognition. Recent Awards Carolyn is honored to be a recipient of Enterprising Woman Magazine's Top Women Entrepreneurs in North America award and the 2008 Business Star Award from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). On the Air Every Sunday Carolyn and George: Seeds for Success is on WCPT 820-AM every Sunday at 11:00am. Twelve Principles for Success Carolyn learned 12 basic principles of customer service as a waitress, and leveraged those principles to create a $28 million corporation. She believes you can do it too, regardless of the obstacles you see in your path. Her new book, Everything I Know as A CEO I Learned As A Waitress, shares those 12 principles. Expect A Miracle! In 2001, Carolyn Gable established the "Expect a Miracle" Foundation. The Foundation assists employed single parents who do not have the funds to enroll their children in extracurricular activities. Children who participate in activities develop confidence and strong character that helps them to thrive in today's society. The Foundation has helped parents send their children on school field trips, purchase sports equipment, and pay fees for school activities. "When you become all that you desire, you will have all that you desire." - Carolyn J. Gable © Carolyn Gable