Mary White is considered one of the leading, voices on bed and breakfasts and a go- to resource for the industry. She began her career in the financial sector as a securities broker before embarking on a new venture in Internet publishing. Focusing on bed and breakfasts, Mary wanted to offer consumers a simple way to access information in an easy-to-use format. She launched BnBFinder.com, one of the world’s most comprehensive, independently-owned bed and breakfast directories. It was
the first of its kind to offer RSS Feeds, a blog, downloadable content for handheld devices, guest reviews and a mobile-optimized site. In 2009, Mary authored “Running a Bed and Breakfast For Dummies,” hailed as the ultimate guide for aspiring innkeepers. She has been a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, Martha Stewart Radio, Louisiana Road Trips and Examiner.com.
Pattie Detwiler is the Managing Director of the Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns Association. With 14 years as an Innkeeper, and 30 years of construction and development experience, Pattie concentrates her expertise as past President and now currently Managing Director of the Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns Association, Bed and Breakfast Consultant working with aspiring innkeepers,
whether creating or purchasing a new Bed and Breakfast and Realtor, specializing in Florida Bed and Breakfast Inns.
Laura Nashman is a Toronto-based gold CD recording artist/flutist with her boutique label, www.spa-la-la.com. Spa-la-la.com features award-winning instrumental musicians performing spa music, along with her recent collection of Spa-on-Canvas healing spa paintings. Her original paintings can be seen in various spas, including Toronto’s H2O Floatspa. To view her paintings visit: www.performancecharisma.com
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