Diane

About Me

Diane Michael began her career in non-profit management more than ten years ago, and has raised over one million dollars for different charities around the world. In 2006, she used her business skills and fundraising expertise to create Buy Me Love Benefits, an event production company that focuses on bachelor/ette auctions that raise money for charities globally. She currently has event coordinators in California and Florida.

After moving to Daytona Beach from San Diego in 2008 to be close to her father after he underwent a sextuplet by-pass surgery, Diane created the Callan Group, naming it after her deceased mother’s maiden name. The Callan Group is a veteran-woman owned business that creates and manages email newsletter campaigns for small businesses and non-profits. When Diane moved to Daytona Beach, she quickly saw the opportunity to assist small businesses in areas that they had no time, technology or experience in maintaining on their own. Focusing all business efforts on email newsletters, Diane sees that marrying the customer to the business is key using email newsletters as the new word of mouth.

Diane also spent time as a reservist in the United States Army for eight years and was deployed in 2003 overseas during Operation Enduring Freedom.  

SRX visits Metamorphosis in Ormond/ November 10, 2009- The picture to the right (most recent) shows my visit to Metamorphosis Skin Care in Ormond Beach. After seeing their billboard on US1, we just had to swing by and see Stacy and Joshua. If you have not heard of Metamorphosis you must not be from the area. Stacy is one of the best in town! They loved the vehicle and wanted to go for a ride but had clients waiting. Thanks for taking the time guys!READ MORE

Lasy day and I'm driving the SRX to Orlando/ November 10, 2009- I just got a new client, Rieker Shoes, and they are located in Orlando so I thought what better way to spend some quality time with my SRX before I have to turn her in tonight! I am looking forward to the drive down. Smooth and quiet!READ MORE

Remote engine start-up/ November 08, 2009- OK, I have to be honest...I've been using the remote engine start up every time I get in just to see people's reactions. A few surprised, a few look around...it's too funny and the ride makes me feel like a high roller! Great feeling. For those who haven't test driven the SRX yet it is like you're driving on air...pillow-like. Very smooth ride. Mine is going to be sad when I have to give her back...she really likes me and the way I drive her. We've bonded. I could blog daily, Cadillac, if you're interested...I am, too!READ MORE

SRX drives to DeLeon Springs/ November 07, 2009- We drove the beautiful SRX to DeLeon Springs this morning to experience making our own pancakes at the table. The car fit 5 comfortable and what a smooth 35 mile ride it was from home to the Springs. I had never been and it was a beautiful day with the family. The XM, FM, AM system is awesome! Giving us such a variety to chose from considering the age range in the car was 29-87! My Pop Pop was so comfortable sitting in the front and even mentioned that he wants to go buy one in green tomorrow. Bye Bye Ford Taurus!   If you haven’t checked out the website for this amazing ride, take a few minutes to check it out. More later…READ MORE

What a day/ November 06, 2009- The double sun roof is like a convertible. Its practically the whole roof and as a prior convertible owner it is awesome. I have so much enjoyed all the features on the SRX so far and I know that I barely know any of them. Still am impressed with the air-conditioned seats. Stopped by to see my client Kirk over at Caffeine WIne Bar in Ormond this afternoon and had to have him sit in it to test it out. He smiled check to check...on his face...get your minds out of the gutter. Going to DeLeon Springs in the morning to try out the make your own pancakes at your table thing...driving there as a high roller! Life is good!  READ MORE