Women's LifeStyle Expo 2011

  WOMEN'S LIFESTYLE EXPO 2011

   An Afternoon of Health, Beauty & Business

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Grab your girlfriends and get ready to rock the pink carpet! 

Join us at the stylish and chic Atlanta Perimeter Hotel & Suites for Atlanta's premier pink carpet event! Female entrepreneurs, civic leaders and professionals across metro Atlanta will convene  for a special lifestyle networking session designed to support female owned businesses. 

The Living the Dream award honors women who have made a significant impact on the Atlanta community in the areas of business, education, arts/entertainment, media and social change.

Guests will have the opportunity to make more business contacts in one evening than most people make in months. Don't forget your business cards!

Doors open at 1:45pm. Cosmopolitan (summer chic) attire is appropriate.

Complimentary self parking. Overflow parking across the street at Perimeter Mall, valet parking available. Gentlemen are welcome to attend!

TICKETS: $20 in advance online thru July 29th; $25 at door (cash only please)

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Living the Dream community awards presentation
• Helpful tips from our featured speakers 
• Local women owned and women friendly business exhibitors
• Donate the following to our Dress for Success clothing drive for your chance to win a FREE home or office wine tasting party courtesy of Grape Crush Productions (valued at $500) or a one-night stay at Atlanta Perimeter Hotel & Suites (valued at $250) - Most needed items are purses, new pantyhose (plus size, dark shades), trouser socks and shoes 
• Complimentary wine and cocktail tastings
• Complimentary Spa Sydell summer spa services and consultations 
• Girlicious fashions for purchase, live entertainment, door prizes, FREE parking! 

2011 HONOREES 

Sara Blakely, Founder/Spanx

Dale DeSena, Founder/Taste of Atlanta

Elizabeth Kelly, Executive Director/Dress for Success

PAST HONOREES:

Tammy Allen - Singer/Songwriter, Founder of Everyday Humanitarian Awards (2008)

Atlanta Dream - WNBA Team (2008)

Dr. Jackye Brown - Executive Director, Atlanta Children's Shelter (2009)

Madhu Deshmukh - Director for AIDS/HIV, CARE USA (2009)

Holly Firfer - Journalist, Radio & TV Personality (2008)

Dr. Sandra Elizabeth Ford - District Health Director, Dekalb County Board of Health (2009)

Cynthia Good - CEO & Founding Editor, PINK Magazine (2010)

Felicia Joy - Host, Ms. CEO Show (2010)

Haley Kilpatrick - Founder, Girl Talk (2010)

Pat Lottier - Founder, Atlanta Tribune Magazine (2008)

Camille Russell Love - Director, City of Atlanta Office of Cultural Affairs (2009)

Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum - President, Spelman College (2009)

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Our "bootcamp" style seminar sessions pack a powerful punch in a 30 minute time frame! Our speakers are experts in their fields and pros at delivering valuable information in a precise manner.

NOTE:  Seminar seating is limited and first come, first served. You may sign-up for the seminar(s) of your choice upon arrival as space permits.

Pat Stallworth - MBA, CFP

2:30PM     Girlfriend, Let's Talk Money!  

Many women are so overwhelmed by all that’s going on in their lives today that they sometimes neglect important money tasks that may not only be preventing them from achieving the wealth they deserve, but actually costing them money! The mid-year is a good time to review, update, and take stock of your money life and this talk provides tips, tools, and strategies that can be put to use immediately to get back on track. Patricia Stallworth, the Squeeze Your Money Coach, is a speaker, an educator, a Registered Investment Advisor, and a 16-year veteran in the financial planning industry. She is the founder and CEO of PS Worth, a financial education and consulting firm whose mission is to arm women and men with the skills and tools to confidently take charge of their financial lives. Visit http://MoneyWise365.com to learn more about Patricia.   

Jane Garvey - Ph.D., CSW

3:30PM     Women, Wine & Business  

Do you feel completely comfortable at your business dinners? Well, here’s your chance to become wine savvy! Learn how to evaluate a wine list, what to expect for pricing, how to work with a wine captain or sommelier (including tipping) and how to decide on a wine to go with dinner for a group. Jane Garvey is a wine columnist, presenter and educator. She contributes to a wide variety of publications on diverse subjects, including food and wine, art, travel and history and regularly judges local and national wine competitions. Jane's special topics include the wines of Germany and Austria, Spain and Portugal, New Zealand and Australia, South Africa, South America, among other areas. Jane is fluent in Spanish, functional French, some knowledge of German, Italian and Portuguese. 

Mikki Douglas - The Ecoista 

4:45PM     Be Your Own Healthcare Plan

With 65% of Americans obese, 1 in 3 on Rx meds for a chronic disease, and the highest cancer rates in the world, what Mikki Douglas has to say just might save your life! Mikki has been involved in the beauty and wellness industries for 17 years. She has worked with some of the largest skincare, fashion and beauty companies on the globe. Her corporate beauty experience and role as Regional & National Educator served as the catalyst for her own personal fact finding journey into the ingredients in everyday beauty products. Her findings have been the driving force behind providing women with the facts and further fueled her passion for living green through clean nutrition & eco-beauty. Her life long battle with weight coupled with her son’s diagnosis of Celiac’s disease fueled her passion for digging deeper into the food we eat, holistic nutrition, and served as the catalyst for her ‘green’ nutrition program based on 3 principles called the Lifeforce Nutritional Lifestyle. As a result she lost 70 lbs and herself from debilitating migraines, back pain and asthma. She has helped many of her clients lose weight, regain their energy, and reclaim their health by reversing chronic diseases caused by the modern American diet. For more information visit http://planetmikki.com.   

Gina Jamison - President & CEO, JP3 Solutions

5:30PM     Marketing Yourself Effectively

What is effective marketing? Are you sending the right message for yourself or your company?

Gina Jamison has over 15 years in sales and marketing experience.  She is a graduate from Tennessee State University with a BS in Communications; Radio & Television Broadcasting; Minor in Business Management. Moving into the century of social media, one has to stay ahead with technology and Jp3 Solutions is setting standards. Their innovative strategies are changing the way companies are seeking to fill positions, the way candidates apply for career opportunities and how entrepreneurs run their businesses. 

To contact Gina visit http://jp3solutions.com.

Chef Stacie Vande Wetering

6:00PM     Cooking Demo

Atlanta culinary veteran, Stacie Vande Wetering is Executive Chef at Atlanta Perimeter Hotel & Suites, a boutique Starwood Hotel & Resort. Affectionately known as "Cheffy", Vande Wetering brings almost two decades of experience to this kitchen and an extensive background of culinary viewpoints from her diverse restaurant work. In addition to overseeing the overall hotel dining experience, Vande Wetering brings her southern influence to FGT Bar|Café, the hotel’s restaurant, named after that quintessential southern influence, fried green tomatoes. Sample Chef's signature dishes during and take home the recipes!