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MAY 2021 PUBLISHERS

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My Wish Came True MANY YEARS AGO MY MOM AND DAD RAISED ME WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT BEING A GIRL I WOULD GROW INTO WOMANHOOD WITH MY PRIMARY GOALS BEING TO FIND A GOOD HUSBAND, HAVE CHILDREN AND

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MAYBE A NICE QUIET AND UNCOMPLICATED JOB THAT WOULD SUPPLE-

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MENT MY FAMILY INCOME. My degree from UCLA was almost an afterthought.

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I bought into that and got married and then had two wonderful children who have blessed me with four grandchildren. I put aside my acting and show biz aspirations (which I have been told was a mistake) and channeled all of my creative energy into my family, even though somewhere in the back of my mind I knew that an important part of me was not being fulfilled.

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The question was and in some circles still is, “Can a woman be successful in business, a profession or as a community leader and still have the time to be successful within her family?” Well, this is the 21st century and the resounding answer to that is “Yes!!!” It took me until my children had grown up and achieved emotional and financial independence on their own to eventually embark on what has become a successful and fulfilling business. What is even more gratifying is that our magazines have been able to support our community with regular coverage of the nonprofits that provide help to those who need it. However, in 2021, women are nurturing their

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families and filling leadership roles in every part of our society, including the CEO of

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General Motors and all the way up to the Vice President of the United States.

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The is our 6th Annual Women’s Issue featuring our community leaders who come

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

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from many backgrounds and who are an important part of the zeitgeist that has

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held our community together during the tumult and tragedy of a deadly pandemic.

Whether they own a business, serve as professionals or lead a nonprofit, these women helped keep our wonderful communities together. As a female business owner, I am proud to be among them and I am filled with admiration of what they and many other women have accomplished.

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14 You Can Have It All Local Businesswomen Share Success Secrets

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towel racks for those chilly mornings. They have a variety of

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touchless faucets and toilets, plus an array of ADA-compliant

The new showroom is quite impressive, featuring large picture

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If that isn’t enough, WDC also provides a comfortable and private conference area for interior designers and clients to

The two-story location features a first floor dedicated to

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kitchen design suites and appliances and an upstairs fully

favorites, such as macchiato and cappuccino drinks. The spe-

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tress store, with over 20 mattresses on display, including Tempur-

effortlessly flow from one department to the next. The reinvented

Pedic, Sealy, and Stearns and Foster, plus an array of pillow and

upstairs is a feast for the eyes, as well as the senses, with interac-

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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN BUSINESS BRYNNE DESMARTEAU-RAY CFO/Escrow Operations Manager, Affirmative Escrow

Residential and commercial real estate escrow services Brynne loves the feeling of accomplishment that comes from handling a challenging escrow.

“I enjoy troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise and knowing that I can truly make a difference,” she says, noting that “Success comes from truly loving what you do for a living and caring about how you affect others with your actions. I keep that in mind in all that I do.”

She advises women to “take pride in your work and expect the same from your team and always ask yourself, ‘Can I do better?’”

The secret to her success: “I always treat others the way I want to be treated and give the benefit of the doubt.”

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STEPHANIE KORDAN

Owner/Creative, The Beautiful Painting Co. Decorative interior painting and Venetian plaster wall treatments Stephanie loves creating beautiful living spaces with paint and plaster.

She advises women to “bring joy to your clients by listening to what they want and collaborate together on making it happen” and encourages women to know their value.

“Ask for your worth and avoid giving discounts on your services if it doesn’t sit well with your gut instinct,” she notes. 310.309.9469 | TheBeautifulPainting.co

KIM MASELLI

Artistic Director, California Dance Theatre and Pacific Festival Ballet Cultivating a love for the performing arts with the finest in dance education, performing opportunities and community outreach for 35 years in the Conejo Valley Kim enjoys working with her colleagues to inspire and train students, “giving them a lifelong love and appreciation for dance, whether recreationally or in pursuit of a professional dance career” and “creating and presenting beautiful ballets at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center for our community to enjoy!”

She advises women to “Pursue your vision and follow your dreams. You can achieve whatever you set your mind and heart to. Believe in team effort and surround yourself with like-minded professionals” and “treat people with kindness and respect.”

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KUDOS TO THESE INCREDIBLY ACCOMPLISHED WOMEN IN BUSINESS, WHO HAVE PROVEN THEIR GRIT AND COMMITMENT TO SUCCESS DURING TODAY’S UNIQUE CHALLENGES. Here, they share advice, success secrets and inspiration with the world—You Go Girl!

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CANDICE NEWLAND

Artist/Designer, C Newland Designs Interior design services, including design consult, furniture and accessories, custom window coverings, installation and remodeling Candice loves working with clients to create one-of-a-kind interior spaces that reflect their lifestyle with function and flair. Approaching each design project as a creative process, she takes pride in helping clients identify their unique needs and create their ultimate living spaces. Candice and her team provide personalized service aimed to transform your environment and achieve a perfect balance between inspiration and tranquility in your home. 805.460.4161 | CNewlandDesigns.com

KRISTINA JONES

CEO/Lead Designer, Cat in a Hammock Outdoor living design and build construction company “Designing dreamy projects that enhance the lifestyle of each family” is Kristina’s passion.

“I love redefining the roles of women in society and what is considered a ‘woman’s’ or a ‘man’s’ job,” she says, noting, “Some would say that construction is a man’s world, and I say that it’s complete with a woman in it.”

She advises women to “be your feminine self even if your work environment is pulling for a more masculine way of being. And be persistent; you might lose a battle, but you’ll win the war. Shake it off and keep going!” 805.263.4200 | CatInAHammock.com

ROSEMARY ALLISON

Director of Estates, Coldwell Banker Realty #00545184 Redefining the art of marketing luxury estates Combining her unique marketing techniques and negotiating skills, Rosemary is a leader in Prestige Estate sales throughout Ventura County.

Noting that the “road to success is always under construction,” Rosemary advises, “the key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but on the goals you have achieved each day.”

Providing “Quality customer service is the most important key to longevity in this business,” she notes, adding, “How does one rate their quality of service? By rating what you did, not by what you said you would do.” 805.479.7653 | CallRosemary.com

CHRISTINE WILSON

Owner/Audiologist, Conejo Hearing Center Providing hearing testing and solutions for children and adults with hearing difficulties Christine loves “being in business for myself in order to make the decisions that are in the best interest of our patients. I am always learning about new technologies that I can bring to our patients,” and “I enjoy seeing the success patients achieve and their ability to continue doing the things they love by improving and restoring their hearing.”

She advises women to “Stay focused on what you love to do and know there will be ups and downs. Focus on your successes, not the failures, and keep moving forward. Be open to new ideas, keep learning and be willing to adapt to change.” 818.991.3800 | ConejoHearingCenter.com CONTINUED >

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CELEBRATING WOMEN IN BUSINESS (CONTINUED)

STACEY DORENFELD Dorenfeld Law

Serving a wide-ranging clientele in the areas of business law, real estate and insurance law for more than 30 years Stacey enjoys working with the firm’s business, real estate and insurance litigation attorneys to help clients.

“I love it when we have a successful outcome for a client. Knowing that we were able to solve a client’s legal problem definitely is the highlight of my job!” she says.

She advises women to “be courageous enough to know who you are from within; know your strengths and your talents and visualize what you want and then be brave enough to take risks to get there. A successful businesswoman knows she can be so impactful that she can change the world. Confidence sometimes is difficult to find, but once you grab a piece of it, you will learn and grow into anything you want.” 818.865.4000 | DorenfeldLaw.com

NANCY MARKS

Owner, Glass Arts Collective Wonderful studio teaching classes in glass—fused, stained and mosaic—and a gift shop of beautiful handmade gifts “This truly is my dream job! I love sharing it with everyone,” says Nancy, noting her joy at “seeing people experience glass as an art for the first time.”

She invites others to try a class: “Time spent creating in the studio is therapeutic, and you get to take home your masterpiece” and visit the sparkling gift shop: “It’s full of colorful inspiration and positive energy.”

She advises women to find others for “your ‘Board of Directors’ Everyone has a different perspective, and I had to get my ego out of the way and really hear their input. It was invaluable!”

818.318.1462 | GlassArtsCollective.com

MELISSA KING

Certified Health Coach and Personal Trainer, Honeybee Wellness Focused on creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that helps minimize anxiety and depression Melissa guides women through the process of creating personalized sustainable healthy lifestyle habits to minimize their anxiety and depression so they can be lean, strong and energetic. She most enjoys being alongside her clients “on their health journey and watching them transform into a healthier version of themselves physically and mentally.”

She advises women to “Be your authentic self and be direct in asking for what you want.”

775.250.5218 | MelissaKing.net

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KIM PAGANO

Business and Media Coach/Radio Host, The Kim Pagano Radio Show Bringing listeners “The Brighter Side of Life” for more than 16 years “I have been interviewing and learning about what makes people feel their best in business and in life and how they succeed. Sixteen years ago I was fortunate enough to be asked to be a host on the Kim Pagano Radio show KVTA.com, where I have a voice to help the community and have the opportunity to dig deeper with guests from all over the world and share their life lesson throughout my radio shows and podcasts and in my business coaching,” says Kim. Kim loves “meeting new people and all of the events,” as well as “coaching my clients through my Finding Your Voice through my Signature Coaching Series.”

She advises women to “have a voice. If you don’t speak up, life will happen for you, and it might not be the way you want it.” Also, “love yourself first and believe in your visions. You will get knocked down; learn to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and carry on with your vision.”

805.419.0008 | KimPaganoShow.com

LEAH ARREDONDO Owner, L.A. Hair Design

Certified REDKEN Colorist and Master Cutter in a beautiful private suite in Westlake Village “Kindness, consistency, great work and truly listening to my clients in every way has been my key to success,” says Leah, currently offering 50% OFF an entire hair service to first-time clients.

She advises women to “Be consistent, delivering your absolute best results with a positive attitude at all times!” 805.871.9910

LAURA RAULINAITIS, CFP®

Senior Vice President Lake Avenue Group Morgan Stanley Total wealth management and financial planning for individuals, families and small business owners Laura loves “being a trusted part of family discussions” and “building and maintaining those lifelong relationships,” noting that that the secret to her success lies in the fact that “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

She advises women, “The reason that Ginger Rogers was a better dancer than Fred Astaire is because she did everything he did, but backwards and in heels!” 805.494.0236 | Advisor.MorganStanley.com/ The-Lake-Avenue-Group

TERRI HILLIARD OLSON

Esq., Principal, Law Office of Terri Hilliard A comprehensive trust and estate practice, centering on advanced estate and business succession planning, asset protection, special needs trusts and family protection for seniors Terri enjoys “being a trusted advisor, building long-lasting, multi-generational professional relationships” as she and her team advocate for the elderly and those suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.

She advises women to “stay the course and aim for the stars—you can do this and be of service.”

805.201.2552 | TerriHilliard.com CONTINUED >

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BRITTNEY HENDERSON, MA

LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), Founder of Luminous Clarity Family Therapy, Inc., Luminous Clarity Working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, complex trauma, PTSD, grief/loss and chronic mental illness Brittney provides affordable individual, family, couples and group psychotherapy. She enjoys “being able to provide a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment to support growth and healing” and “being a part of my clients’ journey and seeing their hope, healing and light in their eyes.”

She advises women to “Pursue something you love. If you are passionate about what you do, if you love and enjoy your work, then it isn’t work at all.” 805.267.1869, ext. 2351 | Luminous-Clarity.com

MELANIE GARIBAY

CEO & Cofounder, Nectar of the Dogs Wine Inspired by the LOVE of our four-legged angels and our passion for wine, a portion of sales benefit nonprofit pet rescue organizations Melanie finds supporting pet rescue organizations to be the most rewarding part—along with researching wines—of her business. Inspired by the love of her dogs and a passion for wine, Melanie started her wine company “because doing something for a cause is very fulfilling.”

She advises women to “stay focused on your dreams, work hard to achieve them, but don’t forget to enjoy the journey along the way. Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life!”

702.275.0482 | NectarOfTheDogsWine.com

EILEEN SMULSON

Founder and Executive Director, Operations Blankets of Love An animal welfare and emergency relief nonprofit organization in California and beyond; donates food and other vital supplies to shelters, rescue groups and pets of the homeless Eileen loves “knowing that we are making a difference in a life of a homeless animal to be healthier and happier, which makes them more adoptable.”

She encourages women to “Go for it! If you have a deep passion for something that you would like to turn into a business—you’ll never know what could happen if you don’t try.”

818.402.6586 | OBOL.info

CERISA MONCAYO, DDS

Owner, Dentist, The Palisades Dentists Concierge, biomimetic and cosmetic dentistry for all ages Cerisa enjoys “connecting with our patients and being able to serve them at the highest level.”

She advises women that “Adhering to your personal mission and being at the service of others is where you find fulfillment and joy.”

310.459.2303 | ThePaliDentists.com

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JILL STOWELL, MS Founder, Executive Director Stowell Learning Center

Helping children and adults permanently change dyslexia and other learning and attention challenges by addressing the underlying, lagging processing/learning skills at the root of the problem so that students can reach their potential and thrive in school Jill loves that “every single day for the last 35 years, we have gotten to bring hope and real change to the lives of bright, misunderstood, struggling students and their families. Working with our amazing team, students, and parents is a journey of discovery, growth, and joy!”

She advises women to “build a culture within your team that makes your business a great place for humans to be—to thrive, grow, and to change the world!” 877.774.0444 | StowellCenter.com

LYNDSAY ROARK

Ventura Home and Design A full-service interior design firm Lyndsay enjoys creating spaces that reflect clients’ unique lifestyles.

“I want my clients to walk in the door and find themselves in a space they absolutely love to be and that quiets the noise of all our busy lives,” she adds.

805.232.8526 | VCHomeAndDesign.com

LORI DONNELLY, C.Ht

Owner Wolf Creek Wellness Hypnotherapy Helping clients achieve their goals through techniques and practices such as Hypnotherapy, Reiki, PLR (past life regression), NLP, MER, IMET, Yoga and massage “The most rewarding part of doing what I do is teach clients how to remove limiting beliefs—not just about themselves but about others and the world we live in,” says Lori, who is passionate about using “hypnotherapy combined with other tools to help clients reach goals and blow the lid off old belief systems.”

Lori says believing in your vision is key to success.

“For women this is especially important, as we have so many divergent views as to what it means to be a successful woman in the modern world,” says Lori, adding, “It’s a process of imagination. Think about something you want—anything. See it, obsess over it, love the idea of having it! Imagine it in your world and how it makes you feel having ‘this.’ This process makes you feel ‘AS IF’ you already have it…Your mind has it locked in as GPS for your future. Your body can’t help but move toward it. Once you get into practice with this process, it becomes automatic and habitual, as many successful people will attest to.” 424.644.9598 | WolfCreekWellness.us

LISA ZONDER

Attorney/Owner, Zonder Family Law Group Expert legal team members provide thought leadership for clients who worked hard to build wealth by protecting privacy, preserving wealth, deploying top negotiation strategies and creativity without expensive court battles

“Meeting the client where they are,” is important to Lisa, who provides support to help clients “achieve clarity, resolution and security as they move on to the next chapter of their lives.”

She advises women to discover their unique gifts.

“Don’t try to become someone you do not want to be just to compete in a traditionally masculine world,” Lisa says, instead, “Hard work, constant learning, creative thinking and a commitment to your clientele will take you much farther than cutthroat competition (and make you happier too!).

805.777.7740 | ZonderFamilyLaw.com CityLifestyle.com/MalibuCoast

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Oaks Christian School

—PHILIPPIANS 3:14

LE SLIE HEIMBUCH, BSN, RN

Director of Medical Services at

KNOWING THE LORD HAS A PLAN FOR ME BRINGS GREAT COMFORT.” For Leslie, “Being a nurse is more than just a job, it’s a calling.” In her role at Oaks Christian School, she oversees a staff of nurses and volunteers and has made a Herculean above and beyond to shepherd the school’s staff, students and campus through the COVID pandemic and back to campus by January 6.

Sharing her gifts with those both near and far, Leslie has volunteered with Africa Renewal Ministries for 15 years as a medical consultant at their Wentz Medical Center, leading medical missions to provide care and education to people in remote regions in Uganda. She also mentors students interested in medicine by providing them with travel and work opportunities and serves in her church community as well.

“There is joy and there is sorrow as we care for people,” says Leslie. “It’s an incredible feeling to help a patient heal and recover, However, it is also incredibly painful to lose a patient. The ability to manage those feelings takes a unique person.”

Greatest Accomplishments: Being married to my wonderful husband, Mark, for almost 31 years and raising my two children, Micah (23) and Mikayla (20); both of our children are pursuing careers in science and medicine like their mom and dad! Also, after supporting my husband during his PhD program, I went back to school to become a registered nurse, an incredible career that has blessed me in so many ways.

Inspiration: Clara Barton, a nurse in the Civil War who started the American Red Cross in 1881, said, “I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.”

Words of Wisdom: Find what you love and work hard to make it happen.

Don’t be afraid to make decisions and don’t fear failure. Embrace it! It’s rare to have success without some failures along the way.

Goals: To continue working as a nurse and be a part of Oaks Christian School where I have worked for 12 years—it’s what I love. I am also looking forward to watching my children pursue their passions and supporting them in that.

R&R: Traveling the world and experiencing different cultures. I also love skiing and hiking the mountains with my friends!

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“MAKE TIME TO SPEND BY YOURSELF SO YOU CAN DISCOVER THE SPARK

focus on your inner beauty, experience love and the

THAT YOU REALLY ARE.”

perfect person that you really are.”

“You are the light of the world,” says Lupe, who has made a lifetime of sharing

Greatest Accomplishments: I really worked very

her brilliance with the world. Recently celebrating her 92nd birthday, the former

hard to develop the National Women’s Employment

Catholic nun, activist, teacher and nonprofit founder has been deemed a “Rockstar”

and Education nonprofit while working in Washington

by Women’s Economic Ventures.

(DC) during the ERA.

As the recipient of the prestigious 2021 Rockstar: Lifetime Achievement Award,

I took a drop in pay to make welfare reform my

presented by WEV, Lupe will be honored for her extensive achievements on May 21

priority issue; we focused on working with women

at the virtual Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards event (SOEFoundation.org).

to help them move from welfare into jobs…the model

The daughter of Oxnard fieldworkers, Lupe has spanned the globe, working in

we developed was implemented in several states—

Washington, DC, and locally in Ventura County, to promote equal rights for all and

Denver, Colorado, has continued with this effective

protect the environment. In 1978, she founded the National Women’s Employment

program since 1982.

and Education nonprofit aimed at welfare reform and received a President’s

I also work on protecting our water, air and soil

Volunteer Award from Ronald Reagan in 1983 for her leadership role in creating

from oil and gas pollutants. I lived in Oxnard, where

opportunities for women. Lupe also founded an environmental nonprofit, Stewards

they were drilling and fracking for oil and gas…it was

of the Earth, to protect against agricultural pollutants and fracking.

going through the aquifers and destroying our land.

Embodied in all she does, Lupe emphasizes, “God created us in his image and

Malibu was really very instrumental in helping us—

likeness; God’s perfection is with us already—that spark of life, of love, of success,

Susan Jordan, wife of Assemblyman Pedro Nava, and

being successful and happy and experiencing deep love for yourself and who

other activists helped us—it was the first time that any

you really are is very easy; you need to spend time….stop, take a deep breath and

nonprofit had beaten Exxon-Mobil—a lot of people remember me for that in Ventura County.

Inspiration: I’m really looking forward to spending more time for my next life in meditation and prayer; one of the things I find that is very rewarding is the new

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trend of mindfulness. Meditation and yoga were always

LUPE ANGUIANO

part of my life. I also joined a women’s group—we enjoy wine and communicate. We boldly demonstrated that women 50 and older are strong and healthy, building a boat and sailing it from San Francisco to Alaska… ”Gracefully Aging and Growing Bold.”

Words of Wisdom: Take time to really think about what you love to do, and then start looking into how you could build an economic base with that in mind.

Goals: Investing in the stock market—I’m learning and what I’m finding is very exciting; I’m starting to invest in stocks that are focused on renewable energy and the building of our infrastructure in the U.S., which we really need. I see that as a possibility for women who are struggling financially in becoming wealthy; their wealth is part of building our economy for everyone.

Lupe continues to lobby for clean air and water and is currently involved with supporting Mark Kelley’s (Arizona) campaign for senator.

R&R: I love to walk, watch movies and be inspired

by Netflix.

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Founder, National Women’s Employment

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Author, The Invisible String, The Invisible String Workbook, The Invisible Web, The Invisible Leash and You Are Never Alone (An Invisible String Lullaby)

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PATRICE K ARST

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Greatest Accomplishments: Staying real and true and somewhat sane on a twirling ball that often feels like it’s spinning out of control; writing a book about LOVE and ENERGY and CONNECTION that has sold almost a million copies and is traversing the planet; and raising a really kind, loving man, who still likes to come and have weekly dinners, as a single mother all alone with no family or help—not necessarily in that order!

Inspiration: Every place that I look when I am in the right frame of mind. Honest, funny, real people that share from deep places and thus change the world.

Words of Wisdom: It’s all about perseverance, luck, grace and often a lot of prayer. Keep it personal—relationships are everything and word of

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mouth is still the most important secret to true and long-lasting success.

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“IT’S ALL GOING TO BE OKAY.”

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Author Patrice Karst launched her writing career from the heart, penning

a film, go back to traveling the world to magical

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places and find my last true love. Oh, and spiritual

rocket to success as the story’s message resonated with more than a million

enlightenment and liberation sound good too!

readers worldwide.

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God for my girlfriends!

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performances with children’s artists, livestream recital series concerts for classical performers and students’ various creative projects, such as videos, art and music.

In line with her dedication to the arts, Rebecca also served as Vice President and board member for California Presenters, a nonprofit organization that advances professional touring and presenting of the performing arts.

Greatest Accomplishments: I’ve had many

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successful performances and exhibitions in my years at the Center for the Arts at Pepperdine, but I think my greatest accomplishment has been leading our team through the trials and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We successfully transitioned to a virtual experience for much of our programming, including virtual classical music recitals, an online ARTSReach program for K-12 schoolchildren in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and virtual Pepperdine theatre and music performances.

We even added a Centered on the Arts podcast.

I am incredibly proud of our team of staff and Pepperdine students and their resilience during this time.

Inspiration: Our artists—their creativity and resilience inspire me every day.

Words of Wisdom: The artist Chuck Close says, “Inspiration is for amateurs—the rest of us just show up and get to work.” I believe in the power of persistence and perseverance.

Goals: I can’t wait to reopen our bustling Center for the Arts and resume in-person shows! We

“MY WORK IS LOVING THE WORLD…WHICH IS MOSTLY STANDING

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STILL AND LEARNING TO BE ASTONISHED.” —MARY OLIVER

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“To me, the arts help us learn to be astonished,” says Rebecca,

museum exhibitions. We can’t wait to see what’s

who keeps Mary Oliver’s poem close to her heart. Believing in the

next. If I could have any living artist perform in our

important role the arts play in our lives, Rebecca determined that the

intimate Smothers Theatre, I’d pick Stevie Wonder.

show must go on despite the COVID pandemic bringing live perfor-

His music just brings a smile to my heart and brings

mances to a halt. Working with her staff, Rebecca led efforts to bring

people together.

the university’s arts programs and performances online, keeping

R&R: One of my favorite ways to relax is to

the community engaged and connected despite the theatre’s doors

bake. Pies are my favorite. After staring at screens

being temporarily closed.

all day, there’s something incredibly rewarding

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“ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS, FOR ONE DAY YOU MAY LOOK BACK AND REALIZE THEY WERE THE BIG THINGS.”

Greatest Accomplishments: My children are what I am most proud of. They have become loving

“SHE BELIEVED SHE COULD, SO SHE DID.”

and independent young adults. Sometimes I wish

Monica views every day as a gift and aims to appreciate “every little blessing”

they could live with me forever, but I know that part

along the way. Her optimistic outlook and heart for service have sustained her

of raising them to be independent is that we have to

through life’s overwhelming and life-changing challenges and heartaches, such

let them go.

as the loss of her 28-year-old son and her journey with breast cancer.

My first job in management was with McDonald’s

Influenced by her parents’ “Acts of Service” —“they were always the first

Corporation—as the administrative manager. I

to go help family and friends”—Monica’s dedication to a career working

planned the region’s first black-tie gala for Ronald

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McDonald House, raising over $100,000. My years

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at McDonald’s Corporation gave me the self-con-

American Cancer Society.

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Today, as the Executive Director at Cancer Support Community, Monica applies insight from her personal experience with cancer to help others.

mind to. I am forever grateful to those executives that saw potential in me and pushed me out of my

“Understanding the value of emotional support through cancer is a real-life experience for me,” says Monica. “I have that motivation every day as we navigate the ever-evolving needs of patients and their families in our community.”

comfort zone!

Most recently, I kicked cancer’s ass! I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. That day my world stopped and became blurry. My first thought was “What if I don’t survive, what will happen to my kids?” In the previous year, we lost Jonathan, my oldest son, and my kids lost their father a few months later. So, every day became about surviving, getting through surgery, treatments and focusing on living a long full life!

I am so very grateful for my family, friends, doctors and nurses that surrounded us during that very long year of treatment. I am now cancer-free and focused on my health and regaining strength. I learned to

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Executive Director, Cancer Support

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Words of Wisdom: Take care of your staff and they will take care of your customers. Relationships are a critical part of any job. Work/life balance is a reality!

Goals: I would like to get more involved with some sort of mentorship program, especially with young women in the underserved communities.

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