I think using Wahine as part of your company name is cool. When you first posted many moons ago, I thought you were in NZ. Wahine=woman in Maori. I'm sure some NZ expats in your area might come out of lurkdom if they saw the name...
Unique & gets the imagination flowing I say.
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03-11-2009, 04:08 PM #1
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03-11-2009, 04:36 PM #2
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Well I would have liked Yoda Coaching.
But I say keep the Wahine!
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03-11-2009, 04:53 PM #3
What's next? A half iron?
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I love the name Wahine too...
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03-11-2009, 05:43 PM #4
"She's a little dense"
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Wow, thanks for all the responses!! You've really assuaged a lot of my concerns. Wahine does inspire me more. I guess the verdict is out. Of the other people I've polled I've gotten about a 2 to 1 ratio of for and against.
Oak - I agree, in some contexts Wahine does have a negative connotation. In fact, that's how I was first called Wahine, by a guy on a beach that was referring to how I looked. But then I kicked his but in the water and took on the name with pride.
I really appreciate your view and input.
As for Yoda... it just doesn't work with the logo.
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03-11-2009, 06:50 PM #5
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Sounds like you've already decided, but I'm voting for keeping it (even if I'm late). Wahine sounds tropical, exotic, and strong to me. I've always liked your username, and wondered where it came from.
When you copyright the logo, will you post it for us to see? I'm imagining a wave with some toes and a bike... I like to dream up images in my head of what it'll look like.Check out my running blog: www.turtlepacing.blogspot.com
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03-11-2009, 07:36 PM #6
Tailwinds to you!
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Originally Posted by Wahine
As for Yoda... it just doesn't work with the logo.
Ah, but Yoda - you could make anything work..."Remember, a Jedi's strength flows from the Force...feel the Force!!"
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03-12-2009, 01:28 PM #7
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Another late vote for Wahine! The "wave" stuff is a bit generic . . . why not use something personally meaningful, given the nature of what you want to do?
Perhaps the state where you are registering your business allows DBAs ("doing business as"), if you want to change your name later for marketing reasons.
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03-12-2009, 01:58 PM #8
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I vote for Wahine also. I love symbolism AND for the fact you took a negative word and turned it around right in someones face is really appropriate. I've seen a lot of people quietly become strong even though they might not look it sometimes. It's a perfect way to take those words back.
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08-22-2009, 06:38 PM #9
I want to ride my bicycle
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Love it. Keep it.
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