Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

If ever there was the literary equivalent of a warm, honest talk at Starbucks with a girlfriend who gives you a strong, much-needed pep talk with excellent business and relationship advice, Lea Woodford’s new book, “Lead. Share. Empower. - My Strategies for Success in Life and Business” is it. While reading each chapter of her new book, you can practically feel Lea giving you a gentle push forward and hearing her cheer you on towards professional and personal success.  

“My book is about overcoming adversity…transition and perseverance,” says Lea. “It is a quick read and perfect for someone who is feeling stuck in life...Someone wanting to re-invent themselves or perfect for any entrepreneur and small business person.”

Lea Woodford, 55, is a local Arizona business woman who has made a successful career out of mentoring, coaching, and consulting others. She is the CEO and founder of the SmartFem Media Group - a full-service digital marketing and advertising company - and SmartFem Magazine, headquartered in Scottsdale.

Started in 2012, SmartFem Magazine has become an award-winning, Arizona-focused, women’s online magazine. Woodford, and the writers on her staff, not only select and write about various Arizona businesses that they personally recommend, they also offer excellent advice when it comes to relationships and romance, the latest in fashion and beauty, new trends in health and fitness, as well as what’s happening in pop culture and entertainment.

Sharing successful business strategies and personal experiences comes very naturally to Lea. Every chapter of her book has been given a clever, thought-provoking title, such as: Can’t Find the Answers? Maybe You are Asking the Wrong Questions; Go Above and Beyond for Your Customers. Say No to Status Quo!; and If You Want to Improve Your Life, Then Raise Your Standards.

“Lea Woodford’s, Lead. Share. Empower is a powerful yet easy-to-use guide to achieving your dreams. Using her own life as an example, she shares both her failures and accomplishments with equal ease and to great effect. Lea literally invites the reader to write their own dreams on the pages of her book. It is truly a motivating read,” says Judge Lynn Toler, star of the hit TV shows Divorce Court & Marriage Bootcamp.

If you are looking to enhance your own personal or professional effectiveness, this book delivers 10 solid strategies for doing just that. Described clearly, conversationally, and directly, they are presented in a way that makes them easy to implement and integrate into your natural behavior.

Woodford is also a public personality and motivational speaker who found a way to bounce back after her face was severely disfigured in a seemingly career-ending cancer surgery. Half of her face was literally taken away.

One powerful paragraph in her book that pretty much sums up her way of looking at life now is: “It is quite liberating to not be constantly worried about whether or not you meet with someone else’s approval. And I am okay with my little imperfections. After having gone without one side of my face for a while, I no longer worry about crow’s feet or a wrinkle. I am just happy to have a face again.”

After reading Lea Woodford’s inspiring and motivational book, you’ll be happy too. Cost is $15.95 and may be purchased on Amazon or www.leawoodford.com

There is no cost to attend this exciting book launch and signing party. Special swag bags will be distributed. Complimentary refreshments and wine will be served. Copies of the book will be available to purchase for $15.95. However, advanced registration is required. Space will be limited to the first 50 people who register in advance. To claim your complimentary reservation, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .