Jamie McNaughton is a life-long entrepreneur, former NFL Cheerleader for the Minnesota Vikings, a daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother and friend. And, she is the Baker’s Granddaughter.
Working in her Grandparents bakery since she was 12, Jamie and her brother started their company, McNaughton Incorporated, when she was 23 years old and her brother was still in college. Celebrating their 32nd anniversary in business this past year, Jamie, (Vice President) and brother Patrick (President) still actively run the international company. She has started and remains active in several businesses to date. Jamie has served as President and on Board of Directors for several non-profit organizations and loves to mentor and encourage young adults in business and life.
Jamie took dance lessons and learned to twirl baton from her aunt Colleen. Throughout elementary and high school she performed in local shows, parades, nursing homes and talent contests throughout the Twin Cities area. In 1984, she auditioned among a group of over 600 for the first ever professional NFL cheerleading squad for the Minnesota Vikings. She danced for the Minnesota Viking Cheerleaders for 7 years between 1984 and 1994 and served as a team captain for most of those years. She danced in the Commodores re-make music video of Brick House and spent 5 years as the co-host of Best of the Cities Today – a local cable TV show.
“Life isn’t always easy but everyone has within us the power to make it special. Every day, we have that choice.” says Jamie. In the Baker’s Granddaughter, her mission is to Inspire, Support, Encourage, Empower, Engage and Serve. In sharing her experiences and recipes for a loving life, she hopes others will join her to find and create their best life and mission.
LIVING the Next 50
LIVING the Next 50, a presentation for boomers sandwiched between assisting aging parents and raising adolescents or growing their business.
Jamie presents beyond legal and financial planning. This keynote offers a thoughtful perspective around discussions and action steps for boomers and their maturing parents seeded in the 6 Core Components for successful, loving relationships and best possible lifetime outcomes.
Learn how to work towards the peace of mind for you and your loved ones that enables TRUE LIVING in the next 3-6 decades. Jamie shares her “Get Started – Get Organized” Check list with the participants.
You ARE A Miracle
Inspiring and motivating stories from 7 years as a professional NFL Cheerleader, over 3 decades as an Entrepreneur and mentor and as a baker’s granddaughter. Growing up in her grandparents’ bakery, Jamie saw her grandpa mix recipes that included pounds of butter and bags of flour. But the bakery recipes she remembers most are the ones she learned on living a loving life, having integrity, a strong character, and the joy of encouraging and supporting others. Loaded with a loving “can do” attitude, Jamie went on to start several businesses and auditioned among 600+ dancers for 1 of 36 spots on the very first professional NFL Cheerleading team for the Minnesota Vikings. Laugh, Cry and Get Inspired. “You are a miracle with so many gifts. You can do anything you set your heart and mind to, You will do Great things if you choose! But, do you believe it?”
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