2013 Program

Santa Barbara Event Empowering Women in Leadership

Friday, February 8, 2013

Health Wealth & Soul: Empowering Every Aspect of Our Lives

  • 1:45 PM Welcome: Honorable Helene Schneider, Mayor of Santa Barbara
    Women’s Festival Founder, Patty DeDominic
    Sponsor Remarks: Jane Choi, New York Life
    Poetry Reading by Lucia De Garcia, Emiliano Campobello, accompanist
  • 2:00 PM  “Empower Your Life, Your Leadership”, Dr. Ann McElaney Johnson
  • 2:15 PM  “Top Ten Things Women Can Do To Secure Their Financial Futures”, Janet Garufis
  • 2:30 PM  “Stressless in 2013”, Kathy Gruver
  • 2:40 PM  “Change Your Statement, Change Your Life”, Heide Hargreaves Introduced by Kathy Gruver
  • 2:50 PM  “On Becoming A Fearless Woman”, Pamela Jansen Introduced by Kathy Gruver
  • 3:00 PM  KEYNOTE: “Unleashing Your Calling: Create the Work & Life You Love”, Tama Kieves Introduced by Calla Gold
  • 3:30 PM   KEYNOTE: “Powering Up! How America’s Women Achievers Become Leaders”, Anne Doyle Introduced by Calla Gold
  • 4:05 PM  “Grow Your Brand Today!”, Kim Castle
  • 4:20 PM  “NBA Mom: Welcome to the Sisterhood”, Karen Frye
  • 4:35 PM  “Dancing with Kindred Spirits: Lessons from My Wise Women”, Carolyn Fineran
  • 4:45 PM  “Is a 600-mile Walk Across Spain Long Enough to Heal Your Heart and Soul?”, Bobbie Surber
  • 4:55 PM  Waging Peace: Stories of International Survival”, Rebecca Tinsley
  • 5:05 PM  “Make Your Money Last a Lifetime”, Kevin Bourke
  • 5:30 PM  Gutsy Gals Inspire Me Awards and Reception

Keynotes by Lynda Weinman and Laurie Polich Short

Enjoy Live Entertainment by These Talented Artists in the Expo Area
1:30 pm Djun Djun Mama’s
2:00 pm Cindy Kalmenson
3:30 pm Rebecca Troon
4:20 pm Kate Bennett
6:15 pm Caren Armstrong
7:00 pm Kate Wallace