Starting out in the investment field with a major financial services firm, and retiring as a vice president with decades of experience working with clients, Barbie O’Connor was part owner of a team that fielded cars in the 1995 and 1996 Indy 500 races.
Virgin at the Speedway, the first in the Racing Resort Ranch series, is anchored by a strong female character who is a combination of many of the women in the author's life. Barbie O'Connor is writing this series hoping to inspire women to aim for what they most want in life--professionally, personally, emotionally and spiritually. Not only are mystery and romance elements of this book, but a little bit of financial knowledge is thrown in for good measure.
Virgin at Sonoma, just released, embraces Barbie's love of the California wine country and auto racing as well. A fan of all types of auto racing—IndyCar, F1, Nascar, endurance racing, drag racing, and karting—this Racing Resort Ranch book captures motor racing’s excitement, romance, and energy.
MoneySmarts4U, her first non-fiction book was written for the 16 year old daughter of a close friend who wanted to know more about how to manage money. It is a basic book that covers everything from getting a job to giving to charity and is intended to help anyone learn the money management essentials necessary for success in their adult lives.
Barbie O'Connor is interested in speaking to your group, book club or available for interviews.
In her presentations she has covered topics from financial management to women’s issues to auto racing before such diverse audiences as universities, women’s organizations, and assorted media outlets. Barbie O’Connor lives in Texas with her husband and two cats. A rescue dog is in her future.
Virgin at the Speedway, the first in the Racing Resort Ranch series, is anchored by a strong female character who is a combination of many of the women in the author's life. Barbie O'Connor is writing this series hoping to inspire women to aim for what they most want in life--professionally, personally, emotionally and spiritually. Not only are mystery and romance elements of this book, but a little bit of financial knowledge is thrown in for good measure.
Virgin at Sonoma, just released, embraces Barbie's love of the California wine country and auto racing as well. A fan of all types of auto racing—IndyCar, F1, Nascar, endurance racing, drag racing, and karting—this Racing Resort Ranch book captures motor racing’s excitement, romance, and energy.
MoneySmarts4U, her first non-fiction book was written for the 16 year old daughter of a close friend who wanted to know more about how to manage money. It is a basic book that covers everything from getting a job to giving to charity and is intended to help anyone learn the money management essentials necessary for success in their adult lives.
Barbie O'Connor is interested in speaking to your group, book club or available for interviews.
In her presentations she has covered topics from financial management to women’s issues to auto racing before such diverse audiences as universities, women’s organizations, and assorted media outlets. Barbie O’Connor lives in Texas with her husband and two cats. A rescue dog is in her future.