ALEXANDRIA, MN - Tastefully Simple Founder & CEO Jill Blashack Strahan and Founding Partner & COO Joani Nielson are "in the pink" with news of their inclusion in Pink magazine's list of top 50 women business owners. The direct sales gourmet food company's entrepreneurs are in the November issue of the magazine that celebrates career women.

The list, which includes Oprah, Martha Stewart and Marilyn Carlson Nelson of Carlson Companies, honors America's leading women business owners. Qualifications for the inclusion include revenue of at least $120 million and majority ownership of their firms.

"Each of the Top 50 stepped up to opportunities that stretch to the horizons, where the only glassy ceiling is the shimmering sky," writes Joanne Cleaver, author of the article for Pink magazine.

"I'm thrilled to be included on this list and associated with women whom I admire," Blashack Strahan says. "Any list that includes Oprah is one I'm happy to be a part of," she laughs. "Seriously, it's a wonderful acknowledgment and Joani and I, along with our entire Tastefully Simple team, are honored."

Blashack Strahan is one of just a few of the 50 women named to be featured in a profile about their company. In the profile Blashack Strahan describes the conception and development of Tastefully Simple and some of its secrets to success. The profile also looks at Tastefully Simple's stats today and goals for the future.

About Jill Blashack Strahan
Jill Blashack Strahan, founder and CEO of Tastefully Simple, is one of the nation's leading female entrepreneurs. Since the company began in 1995, she's been recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year^® national finalist and received many other top honors for business and entrepreneurship, including Tastefully Simple's induction into the Inc. 500 Hall of Fame.

About Tastefully Simple
Tastefully Simple is the original national home taste-testing company featuring easy-to-prepare gourmet foods. The company's unique, high-quality products are offered through nearly 24,000 independent consultants across the United States. For more information about Tastefully Simple products, taste-testing parties or the business opportunity, contact Tastefully Simple at 866.448.6446 or visit tastefullysimple.com.