May 30, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 11 Dear Friends, I met Dr. Karen Wolfe shortly after I moved to Oregon on June 1, 1998 — 15 years ago , a landmark, indeed — and started my speakers bureau. Dr. Karen, who lives in southern California, was visiting Fern Carness for a project they were working… read more
May 16, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 10 Dear Friends, This is such a great time of year for me. Events planned months ago are happening now, centered on women’s health week, nurses’ week, and lots of health and appreciation-focused activities. It’s a treat to get all of the feedback from them. Speakers are reporting to… read more
May 2, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 9 I was in Chicago last month for the Marketing to Women – Health and Wellness (M2W-HW) conference, where I picked up some great information and ideas that I’ll be sharing with you over the next few issues. In fact, I came away with a new perspective. So, instead… read more
April 19, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 8 We’re just back from spring break, and visiting grandkids — girls, ages 2 and 5 — in Berkeley, California. What fun! More about that later. First, I want to share a great story with you – about surviving cancer, a sister discovered, and skinny jeans. It’s spring, and… read more
April 4, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 7 Dear Friends, You’ve heard of rebooting your computer? So, what about rebooting your body? Keynote motivational speaker, Dr. Jo® (Joanne Lichten, PhD, RD), has zeroed in on the energy gap — the gap, that is, between how you feel and how you want to feel. And, most importantly,… read more
March 21, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 6 Dear Friends, Every year in early March, the Oregon and Southwest affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, presents a Breast Cancer Issues Conference here in Portland. Originally it was created for survivors, but it has evolved to include topics of interest to survivors, co-survivors and health… read more
March 7, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 5 Dear Friends, When I first met Rebecca Katz and was introduced to her first two books, The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen and One Bite at a Time, I was smitten. As I wrote then, I’d never really sat down and read a cookbook before. These books, though, were engaging, and… read more
Feb. 21, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 4 Dear Friends, Many of our speakers have exciting new books coming out this spring, but I wanted to let you know about one of them months in advance because it comes with a fantastic opportunity to include your community in the book tour. Instead of a traditional book… read more
Feb. 7, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 3 Speaking of heart health — ten years ago, the American Heart Association took a stand to fight heart disease in women with the Go Red for Women initiative. I have to admit that when I first heard the “Go Red” slogan, it felt a bit “sports-ey” to me…. read more
Jan. 24, 2013, Vol. 11, Issue 2 Dear Friends, Women love to laugh. I knew that. You knew that. Last year, Zonya Foco, RD, CSP, health and nutrition speaker, was surprised to find herself billed as a comedian in our client’s marketing materials for their women’s heart health event. She’s always brought her bright sense… read more
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