Fearless Friday – Inventor Lisa Charleston May 30, 2008

Welcome to the fourth edition of Fearless Friday! This week I am so excited and honored to feature Lisa Charleston, inventor of the Night Helper Potty Watch. I met Lisa at Divapreneur and was impressed not only by her passion for the cause that her product serves but also by her loving and giving spirit. We have both worked in the health care field with elderly patients and share our thoughts and concerns. She is always thinking of others and was one of the first people at DP to rush in and lift me up when I was starting my business. She’s always there with an encouraging word and a virtual hug. As you’ll see from this interview, she is a woman of very strong faith. I’ve italicized her wonderful affirmations and hope that she doesn’t mind if we borrow them!

It is my belief that when we create and give something of value, we can not fail. Bed wetting is embarrassing and can be traumatic to children. Incontinence is humiliating for adults and the side effects from prescription drugs often cause other physical problems. Lisa’s invention serves a critical need and I know that doors will open for her. Please join me in wishing her success.

And now, I’ll let Lisa take over.

What inspired your idea for the potty watch?

The idea of the potty watch was inspired by my wonderful daughter Elexis. She had been potty trained for years then all of a sudden she had a relapse. From that point is where God gave me the vision of The Night Helper Potty Watch.

How does the Potty Watch work?

The Night Helper Potty watch works like a watch, but the features that make it unique make the Potty Watch an entirely different animal. It can be set multiple times during the day and night. In order to catch the wears attention, when the alarm goes off it plays a customized jingle it has a multi-color display , vibration mode and the face glows in the dark giving an added peace of mind and making the watch fun to wear for the younger minded. Used as a training medium….it will help to retrain that child to get up at the desire set time to utilize the bathroom (just like we get up everyday to our clocks ..sometimes awaking before clock goes off).

Have you gone through the patent process?

Yes, my company A.E.D. owns all rights and licensing since 2005

How did you fund the product?

Well, as it stands now I’m still trying to raise funds for my prototypes. Once I finish paying for them I will be able to obtain all the loans I need to further my journey.

I have spent many years with loan companies and banks and other funding resources but due to the product still being in the Research/Development stage I won’t be able to obtain funding help until they are finished.

Are you able to work at your passion as a full time job?

I am unable to work in the work force due to a chronic back injury so yes, this is my full time job when my back permits me to work. This is my passion and I won’t give up …..I’m doing it for the kids and adults that are in need of this device. My husband and children are the greatest, they have supported me from the first day God gave me the vision. It was my daughter who sang the jingle and my husband who designed it, so you see we all have a part in it, lol.

Do you have a website or blog?

Yes, I have a blog at Blogspot, NightHelper and my website will be up sometime this week or the beginning of next week. Will keep you posted.

What do you like to do when you’re not working on your business?

I love to read my Bible and I love to sing. I listen to music all day..jazz & gospel but even then I’m still working on my business. “I can’t stop until I reach the top,” getting my much-needed timepiece out to our users.

How do you achieve balance in work and play?

To achieve balance in work and play……well I pray first and ask God what it is I’m to do today. I begin in the morning giving him my time, then I start working once the kids are home… I back off and devote my time to them and my husband. Sometimes it’s hard but I manage pretty well.

What advice would you give to other women who have a unique vision for their businesses?

Never, ever give up no matter what…my motto is “A Dream Is Only As Big As The Dreamer And I’m A Big Dreamer.” I will get the much needed funding help because I will not give up. That’s what helps me make it through.

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