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Trump/Kiyosaki Book Launch Party

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I'm back from my wild few days in New York.. Click here to see the pictures and read on for the story:

This past Wednesday afternoon, I called up a friend of mine and asked her if she wanted to go to the Trump/Kiyosaki Why We Want You To Be Rich book launch in New York City that next day. She said yes, and the next few days were a whirlwind!

We flew out of Phoenix that night. Our flight was delayed until 1:30 AM. We slept for a few uncomfortable hours on the plan, arrived at JFK, took a cab into the city, checked into our Manhattan hotels and crashed for a few more hours!

I went early to the book launch party, all dressed up (along with jewelry from our good friend Fast Track girl's Filthy Rich store!), to help with the book set up. As I was walking to Trump Tower, I stopped to grab a mocha...Starbucks always makes me feel at home! I then proceeded to spill it on my white tank top. Good thing I just happened to be walking by a Gap. I ran in, grabbed a new white tank top (on sale) and made my way to Trump Tower.

I walked in and what to my eyes should appear? A Starbucks on the second story overlooking the entrance! (Of course) I got another mocha and sat people watching for a bit.

The press and onlookers started filing in around 5:30 PM, and because we were there to help with setting up etc. we had access to the press area. We were seated right in the front row! It was surreal. We later found out that press conference went to air on E!, Access Hollywood and a few other programs that night.

After the press conference, we went downstairs for the book launch party. Robert and Donald did more interviews, friends, family and photographers gathered around. Donald and Melania left early, but Robert, Kim and the Rich Dad crew all stayed for while, really hanging out and talking with people.

After the party we hopped into taxis and headed off to dinner. Where I celebrated with friends, made some new business contacts, and dropped crab down my shirt as well as spilled more coffee on myself!

The next day, I met up with my friends and we took the subway over to Canal street for some shopping in China Town and Little Italy. We stopped for lunch at a little Italian food place, kept shopping, and then stopped again for some drinks. I got a few bags wanna be Dolce and Gabana and wanna be Coach), a wallet and a couple of watches for my kids. Then we hopped in a taxi for a ride to the ariport that was the equivalent of Mr. Toad's wild ride! At the airport we had some NY pizza and then flew home to Phoenix!

I must say it was a unique life experience being part of the book launch! Not only was it exciting to be there (I love New York, the energy is incredible), but it was a context expanding trip for me. One that gave me a little peak at the next levels, and allowed me to see that I can do anything I want I life. I made some new goals whle I was there, reaffirmed some old ones, and made a business deal as well! It was an experience I'll never forget!

Comments (1)

Tonia:

Sounds really exciting...I'm glad you had such a great time!

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