I don't get why people moan about ladies looking for references, I mean if you don't like how a lady conducts her business, then take your custom elsewhere. It's not as if you're experiencing a lack of choice. There are so many amazing ladies advertising here.
Me... I've never been asked for references. I have been told I've a lovely phone manner, maybe that's it, or maybe the respective ladies that have told me that are just sweet-talking me, I don't know, but me being asked for references has yet to happen.
I guess if I was asked for them, I'd probably point her to my profile on the site here.