tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post6374883156028289121..comments2024-03-28T08:42:11.347-04:00Comments on Inspired by Savannah: Spotlight on Mom -- Rana DiOrio of Little Pickle PressInspired by Savannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08328694501516678814noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-50664045669719180512015-07-31T20:55:54.161-04:002015-07-31T20:55:54.161-04:00This was a great interview to read and Rana is suc...This was a great interview to read and Rana is such an inspiration. heather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-52930029754395686042013-02-08T18:15:51.760-05:002013-02-08T18:15:51.760-05:00Yes, Rana is a force of nature. She has a heart of...Yes, Rana is a force of nature. She has a heart of gold and is beyond generous. She deeply believes the joy is in the giving. Rana loves big and is fiercely loyal to her friends and family, I have had a front row seat to watch Rana embrace lifes challange. Each challenge that has been thrown her way, she has embraced while still being grateful. She is an inspiration. I have the good fortune to Melanie C. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910102850350846315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-83827726494427125722013-02-08T14:04:55.775-05:002013-02-08T14:04:55.775-05:00Well, you ARE the change we seek in the word. You ...Well, you ARE the change we seek in the word. You inspire me. Melanie C. Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02910102850350846315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-17241663526937837402013-02-07T03:35:42.815-05:002013-02-07T03:35:42.815-05:00Thanks again Rana. I loved hearing about Little P...Thanks again Rana. I loved hearing about Little Pickle Press and your story, in addition to reading all the wonderful comments from colleagues of yours. You truly are an inspiration to many, and I am so grateful to have stumbled across Little Pickle Press and had the opportunity to meet the mom behind this amazing company. Kudos to you. :-) Inspired by Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328694501516678814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-59013333028042159352013-02-06T18:32:11.464-05:002013-02-06T18:32:11.464-05:00Wonderful post. It's amazing what all you'...Wonderful post. It's amazing what all you've accomplished! I've said this before -- I love all the covers.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-58947515898829101152013-02-05T23:29:22.753-05:002013-02-05T23:29:22.753-05:00I have been interviewed many times since the incep...I have been interviewed many times since the inception of Little Pickle Press, and I am grateful to Robin for asking different and evocative questions. If anyone else has questions for me, please ask them. Thank you for your interest and support. ~ RanaLittle Pickle Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748305695175726528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-68842779543687766672013-02-05T07:25:09.232-05:002013-02-05T07:25:09.232-05:00Rana is a powerful force and a woman for whom I ha...Rana is a powerful force and a woman for whom I have immense respect. Not just for what she's building on her own and seeing through with her vision, but for all the things she said here about being a woman and mom who thinks carefully about all her choices. Little Pickle is SUCH a great company. <br /><br />I am always interested in how women run their daily lives. It helps me know that, Mochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07035442586293974560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-8047390918982136142013-02-05T00:10:50.829-05:002013-02-05T00:10:50.829-05:00Rana is so deserving of praise. She is a true insp...Rana is so deserving of praise. She is a true inspiration and works harder and smarter than anyone I have ever met. Little Pickle Press just published my chapter book and I am thrilled by how well it turned out, and that is due to the tireless efforts of Rana. Jodi Carmichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00744726333983892310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-14470113398631318982013-02-04T14:49:56.217-05:002013-02-04T14:49:56.217-05:00Thank you for the kudos, team. I am humbled and gr...Thank you for the kudos, team. I am humbled and grateful. I aspire to be the change we seek in the world. Thank you for helping me and Little Pickle Press to be on the vanguard of effecting positive change to benefit children.Little Pickle Presshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748305695175726528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-29047543947899055912013-02-04T11:53:47.448-05:002013-02-04T11:53:47.448-05:00What a wonderful interview with an amazing woman, ...What a wonderful interview with an amazing woman, mom and boss (among other things). Although I'm not sure she actually sleeps, ever, with the amount of things she gets done each and every day. Rana's books, along with Sofia's Dream, are my children's favorites, read time and time again.Khadijahhttp://www.yemenijourney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-27636903809962266412013-02-04T11:37:54.306-05:002013-02-04T11:37:54.306-05:00Thank you for this wonderful post, Robin! Rana is ...Thank you for this wonderful post, Robin! Rana is an amazing leader, and I agree with Sarah, having this insight is inspiring. I will help to spread the word!Cameronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2421031131877642984.post-90614917394178831702013-02-04T11:27:18.308-05:002013-02-04T11:27:18.308-05:00Great post Robin! Rana DiOrio is such an inspirati...Great post Robin! Rana DiOrio is such an inspirational woman; having a little insight into her work and life is enlightening and motivational. I am also so glad you chose to feature Rana's book What Does It Mean To Be Present? It is one of my favorite children's books due to the reflective content and beautiful illustrations. Thanks again for sharing!SweetSarahCAhttp://www.littlepicklepress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=30noreply@blogger.com