February 2016 | Monthly Newsletter for the NAWBO San Francisco Bay Area Chapter

President’s Message:

Emily_Wirowek Dear NAWBO Sisters and Supporters,

The year 2016 is under way and I hope you are reaching your goals. Two of my NAWBO goals are to grow our community and create more women leaders. I know many of you are looking for the right place to join. You are looking for your tribe. If you have not attended a NAWBO event in the last six months I invite you to join us. We have some incredible programs coming up in the next four months.

First, if you are in any of the STEAM industries or interested in supporting girls in STEAM you should join us on February 11th for our 2nd Annual Women and Girls in STEAM. Why do I say STEAM? If you have not heard, there are fewer and fewer girls going into the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math fields. Part of our mission is to support the empowerment of young girls and inspire them to do something new and transformative. We are focused on making women leaders in all economic and social spheres. We do this by connecting women across diverse industries. Come meet our panel which included a pilot, Pixar animation lighting director, engineer and founder of Black Girls Code and a health care app entrepreneur. Many thanks to Bank of America for sponsoring this dinner event and to Sterling Media for their media support.

After you attend the February event continue the conversation on March 17th at the Women getting Access to Capital Workshop. Thank you to sponsor Wells Fargo for hosting this event. We want to make sure all women know how to get money, save money and spend the money. Then join us on April 5th for our Google event at the San Francisco Google headquarters. Learn how to become a Google supplier, how to use Google to tools in your small business and learn how to get more exposure on the largest search engine.

Our programming would not be possible without the tremendous support, dedication and perseverance of our Vice President of Programs, Shannon Presson. The best way to thank Shannon for all of her hard work is to register early and join the community of women business owners at all of our upcoming programs.

My goal of creating more women leaders is always on my mind. Beginning this month it will be more top of mind. Soon you will be asked to join us or nominate someone to join our leadership team. If you are looking for a way to make your business more visible, make new friendships, have opportunities for public speaking, or increase your access to small and large corporations, then stepping into a leadership role is for you. If you aren’t ready to step into the President’s chair, please help us understand why you joined NAWBO so we can help you meet your goals.

One of our longest engaged members, May Pon, can tell you that saying yes to leadership has many benefits. We are grateful for women like May because without them our organization would not have such a rich history. Without leaders like May the next generation would not have the opportunities that it does. I invite you to become a leader and make a difference for the next generation of women business owners. If you have any questions about how to get engaged or what opportunities are available, please reach out to Immediate Past President, Laura Russell-Jones. She can tell you how important it is to say yes to leadership also. Thank you to all of the NAWBO leaders who have served over the last 24 years.

Take the Opportunity. Get Engaged. See Results.

Emily

Educational Speaker Series Workshop

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Date: February 11
Early Registration Ends: February 9
Registration Link: Tickets
Location: Sir Francis Drake Hotel, 450 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pmm.

Women and Girls in STEM

What do a space pilot, an animated movie lighting director, an engineer and a medical entrepreneur have in common – other than some of the coolest job titles around?
This February, they will be the stars of our annual Women and Girls in STEM celebration.

Join MJ Marggraff, creator of 'Space Games' - 0G3D STEM experiments for the International Space Station , Kimberly Bryant, Founder and Executive Director, Black Girls CODE, Sam De Brouwer, Co-Founder, Scanadu medical device company and Danielle Feinberg, Director of Photography at Pixar Animated Studios for a lively discussion about opportunities for women in science, technology, engineering and math.

We will be further inspired by honoring 6 Bay Area high-school girls already testing the STEM waters.

Learn more about the event here:

Professional Development Forums

Oakland

Thursday, February 4
Location: Faz, 1111 Broadway, Oakland CA 94607
Google Map & Directions
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Early Registration: Tuesday, February 2
Registration Link: Forum: https://www.123signup.com/calendar?Org=nawbo-sfba

Self Publishing: Yes You Can! With Stephanie Atwood

The benefits of publishing a book range from personal satisfaction to establishing business acumen and creating an additional income stream. In the 10 books that Stephanie Atwood has written and self-published she has learned many tips and tricks. She is also recognized as an authority in the eyes of her readers and fitness clients.

From Belly Fat Blowout, her best-selling weight loss and fat burning program to Confidence: The Accidental Athlete, a brief memoir of her experience discovering her athleticism, all 10 of her books are in the non-fiction, healthy living niche.

Starting from an idea and envisioning the path to a finished product can be daunting. Stephanie will alleviate some of those apprehensions and share some of the realities and reasonable expectations in taking a book from start to finish.

Thankfully, you don’t have to do it all yourself! There are many resources out there. In addition to talking you through the steps used to publish her own books she will share a Self-Publishing Cheat Sheet with references and resources to take home. She will also offer time for questions, book purchases, and autographs.

About the Speaker

Stephanie Atwood, M.A. CHNRC, best-selling author, award-winning speaker and wellness authority is founder of Go WOW Living.

Atwood has written 10 books focused on healthy living. Go WOW empowers women at all stages and abilities through movement, nutrition, and community. Her books reflect her knowledge and passion on the subject.

Tri Valley

Tuesday, February 16th
Location: Faz Restaurant, 5121 Hopyard Rd, Pleasanton, CA
Google Map & Directions
Time: 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
Early Registration: Thursday, February 12
Registration Link: Forum: http://bit.ly/TriValleyPDFebruary2016

Portraits. Photo Stories. Inspiration with Shriti Bhandari

What is your powerful WHY and can you tell it in a compelling story?

As business owners we want to connect with our clients on a more personal level so that we can build a loyal base of customers. As Simon Sinek says, “people don’t buy what we do, but why we do it.” Join us to clear out powerful storytelling can help your business and how creating and marketing photo stories is a unique way to make it stand out.

About the Speaker

After getting a Bachelors Degree in 1994, Shriti Bhandari went on to complete a Masters in Photojournalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Soon after, she was hired soon after to work as Picture Editor in Communications at National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C. After three children and a move across the country in 2007she now calls San Ramon, California, Home Sweet Home. She opened In Pursuit of Pictures in 2009 and feels so lucky to continue doing something she love!

Marin

Tuesday, February 23
Location: Il Fornaio Restaurant | Corte Madera Town Center • Corte Madera, CA 94925
Google Map & Directions
Time: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Early Registration: Friday, February 19
Registration Link: Forum: http://bit.ly/MarinPDFFebruary2016

From “Talking Head” to Super Star Presenter! Speaking for Profit and Impact with Elizabeth Bachman

Are you ready to...

Leverage your time by presenting to rooms full of prospects?
Maximize your Impact and Attract your Ideal Clients?
Master a Signature Speech that Sells?

Speaking in public is one of THE best ways to promote your business or practice. Join Elizabeth Bachman as she shares her 30 years of expertise as well as specific success strategies for becoming a Fabulous Speaker. Elizabeth shows how to make your talk compelling, and how to deliver it in the most effective way so that you reach every ear – and every heart – in the audience.

You will learn:

The 3 Biggest Reasons even Smart, Savvy Presenters Don’t Get the Results they Want
Presenting The 5 “P”s of Star Power Speaking
How to Ignite your Audience to Take Action and Beg to Work with You!

About the Speaker

Elizabeth Bachman is passionate about helping people shine on ANY stage. Using her 30 years of experience as an International Opera Director, directing such luminaries as Luciano Pavarotti & Placido Domingo, she now works with business professionals to MOVE an audience to take action. In short - to Be Fabulous!

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

New Membership Structure for NAWBO

In January, NAWBO made two changes to the membership structure. First, dues amounts are now uniform across the organization (no difference by chapter) Second, members may now pay their dues on a monthly basis instead of a lump sum annual payment. These changes came about because you asked for them. Our members and chapters have been asking for the option of monthly dues payments for several years. This allows members to set up their credit card or bank account information in the system and it will automatically be charged every month until the member cancels. You can set it and forget it, without having to deal with the hassle of the renewal process every year.

The new membership structure will take place when you renew your membership in 2016 using this link: https://www.nawbo.org/membership

New and Returning Members

New Members

Shriti Bhandari, with In Pursuit of Pictures in San Ramon is an Introductory member.

Jennifer Ann Hawkins, with Luma Optics, Inc & Luma Systems is a Premier Member.

Jenny Kassan, Owner of Jenny Kassan Consulting in Fremont is an Introductory member.

Renewing Members

Barbara Gilliard, President of Emeritus Investment Management Inc, has been a member since 1994.

Katherine Stickley, owner of Arterra Landscape Architects in San Francisco has been a member since 2008.

Emily Wirowek, Attorney/Owner of Law Offices of Emily Wirowek, has been a member since 2012

Public Policy

Voting Season Begins

Election season for the 2016 Presidential Race is finally underway. The first step towards making your voice heard in every election is to VOTE. California is leading the nation with on-line voter registration. It is now very simple to change your affiliation, set up vote-by-mail or just ensure you are registered to vote, No excuses…it’s time to register and get involved.

NAWBO News

NAWBO NATIONAL

Leading the way

Join us at the National Women's Business Conference

NAWBO celebrated 40 years of impact at the National Women's Business Conference in San Antonio, Texas, last year. Women Business Owners from across the nation gathered for exciting networking, education and training opportunities and shared great stories and best practices. This year’s conference is Sept 18 – 20 in Columbus, Ohio for our 2016 National Women's Business Conference—Leading the Way!

For registration information, exhibitor information or to even apply to become a speaker, click here for all the details.

NAWBO CALIFORNIA

propel your business

April 25th, 2016. Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento

Join the NAWBO women of CA for tools to grow your business and implement immediately. You’ll Strategize, recharge, and create your NEXT BIG THING. And we will collectively voice our legislative concerns to our state leaders.

To register and learn more: http://nawbo-ca.org/events/propel-your-business-2016