2017 Magazine, SoCal Women's Conference

MAGAZINE

VOL. 6, NO. 1

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 Your Health, Your Way

24 WORKSHOPS

FEATURE RENOWNED

HEALTH EXPERTS

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

CALIF. LT. GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM & CONNIE RICE, ESQ. – Bios on Page 19

The Man Cave Held in conjunction with the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference

Special Section begins on Page 44

– B ios & Schedule begin on Page 21

FASHION SHOW 2017

ONE STRUT

TAKES THE RUNWAY BY STORM – See Page 50

“Thanks to Methodist Hospital, life is enjoyable again. I’m now able to participate activities with my family like mountain biking and playing softball.” —Maria Koeppel, Bariatric Surgery Patient Watch her story at methodisthospital.org/PatientStories

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In This Issue…

Contents Volume 6, No. 1

WELCOME!

2 Conference Sponsors 3 Conference Schedule 4 From the Conference CEO & Founder 11–19 Speakers and Entertainment 50–51 Fashion Show 2017

Fashion Show 2017: One Strut Dazzles with Designer Fashions on the Runway

Workshops

21–25 Track One – Beauty 29–33 Track Two – Health 35–37 Track Three – Empowerment 44–47 The Man Cave

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Articles

26-27 Empowerment 38–39 A Message from Courage Campaign

EMPOWERMENT So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo & Expo MAGAZINE Editor-in-Chief Lena L. Kennedy Editor/Art Director Jerry Robin Writer Kelly Russell Contributing Writers Teena Hostovich Eddie Kurtz Emma Crossen

The Man Cave

Held in conjunction with the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo

44–47

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Thanks to All Our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor PMS 280

PMS 286

PMS 285

PMS 284

Gold Sponsors

Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Silver Sponsors

L.L. Kennedy & Associates

Kathy Lee

Bronze Sponsors

Friends Congresswoman

JUDY CHU Media Partners

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Radio Partner

Conference Schedule 7:30 a.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast – must RSVP; Breakfast Session open to all Conference attendees

7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Educational Booths and Vendors

9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

The Man Cave

9:45 a.m. –12:45 p.m.

Tracks 1, 2, 3 Workshops

12:00 p.m. Man Cave Luncheon –Dr. Rick Kittles, Keynote Speaker 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Luncheon Session with Keynote Speakers: Connie Rice, Esq. and Calif. Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, concluding with our Fashion Show by One Strut

Scenes from the 2016 Conference

Valencia Galloway Entertainment and Fashion Show

Jihee Huh and Congresswoman Judy Chu

Lisa Cagnolatti and Linda Clemons

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From the Conference CEO & Founder

Welcome!

emphasis on nurturing and nourishing the entire woman in all measures of health and wellness – physical, mental, financial and spiritual. While maintaining our emphasis on women, two years ago we added the Man Cave to provide a safe, peer forum to address men’s health issues. We realized that men often neglect their health and a high tolerance for pain is not a good substitute for knowledge and preventative care. Knowingly and lovingly inspired, we created the Man Cave to provide a fun, relaxed environment for men to discuss and learn about men’s health issues.

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urturing, preserving and promoting our health challenges us all on a daily basis. The demands of our lives – family, work, volunteering – can sometimes leave our health a distant afterthought. The challenges of prioritizing our health inspired me 16 years ago to found the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo. Since that beginning, the goal of this conference has remained unchanged – to promote the health of individuals and our community through information, innovation and inspiration. This year, we created “What’s Your 3?” as a guide to incremental, yet substantive ways to be healthier. Be sure to select your sets of three items for improvement as well as your buddy and encouraging partner in health. We began with a focus on women. Too often, women have allowed their own health to suffer as they nurtured their families. Similar to the standard airline safety warning to “secure your own oxygen mask before securing that of a traveling companion,” we seek to encourage women to secure their own oxygen masks in the form of taking care of their own health first. With that in mind, this year we continue our

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Post about your So Cal Women’s Conference experience on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook using any or all hashtags below, and tag us. Take videos, pics and selfies! The person with the most posts by the end of the day wins a VIP SWAG BAG! #BeautifulInAndOut #WomenInPower #SuccessInADress #WealthThroughHealth We are blessed to have a community of amazing volunteers, sponsors, speakers and vendors who produce this health conference. Mrs. Sam Yarbrough and I want to give special thanks to our amazing committee chairs: • Booth/Vendors – Gerry Sudduth • Decoration – Alma Stokes • Digital Media & AV – Zenobia Millet • Fashion Show – Elizabeth Ellis • Green Room – Juanita West-Tillman • Keynote Speakers – Noreen Sullivan • Logistics – Denise Morey, Julian Spratling, Jonathan Kennedy & Jahmal Ellis • Magazine – Jerry Robin • Man Cave – Andrew Oliver, Harlan Ward & Clark Rucker • Outreach – Annette Spence • PR/Media – Patty Onagon • Registration/RSVP – Denise Morey • Resolutions/Proclamations – Marilyn Commodore • Swag Bag –Denise Morey & Elise Mallory

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• Training – Haidee Lagunday • VIP Lounge – Angela Williams • Volunteers – Sergé Nelson • Website – Edmond Morey • Workshop Presenters – Beverly Morgan-Sandoz • Young Women Commission – Christina Martin Thanks also to the many many volunteers who served on the committees. We are also very grateful for the generous sponsors who make this free event possible: Wells Fargo; Pete’s Seafood; UPS; ABC Channel 7; 94.7 The Wave; City of Hope; Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger; AT&T; Kathy Lee; Teena Hostovich; Johnson & Johnson; Huntington Hospital; Kaiser Permanente; Methodist Hospital; Bayer; Julia Gouw; Boeing; Capital Group; Cynthia Roye; Southern California Edison; Blue Shield of California; Johnson & Johnson; Janet Braun; Chapcare; The California Endowment; Comerica Bank; Butterfli; City of Pasadena; Enterprise Rental Car; Herbalife; Congresswoman Judy Chu; Northrop Grumman; Gamma Zeta Boule; SMS Transportation Services; So. California Gas Company; Robin’s Wood Fire BBQ; Singpol; Dickerson Employee Benefits; Oliver & Associates; LLKennedy & Associates; Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley Journal; and Pasadena Outlook. Additional thanks to the Workshop Presenters for contributing their time and expertise. Last but not least, thanks to the vendors for providing their services and goods. Please visit the expo to take advantage of the vendors’ free services and shop for you and yours. Enjoy the conference. We are glad to have you join us on a continued journey to better health. Let’s get better together! To your health! Lena L. Kennedy Conference CEO & Founder “ Treasure your health as the precious, irreplaceable gift it is.” – Danny Parker

From the Conference Co-Founder

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or the past 16 years the Southern California Women’s Health Conference has focused on women’s health and lifestyle. While these elements have always been a part of the mission, the event is now known as The Southern California Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference. Our aim is to empower everyone to look and feel their best – to live their best life.

This year, our goal is to empower our attendees with a variety of powerful speakers and dynamic interactive workshops. The conferences’ past success and reputation have enabled us to secure some of the best speakers, doctors, and professionals in their respective industries. As the saying goes, ‘knowledge is power’, and we think beauty and health go together, hand in hand. Looking good and feeling good contributes to a person’s inner and outer glow. The ‘Man Cave’ will focus on health, fitness and finance specifically for men. These workshops will be tailored just for them. Top professionals in various fields will share some of the latest information and, in addition there are some fun activities that should not be missed. Our hope is that you enjoy and be enlightened by this year’s conference as you take advantage of all it has to offer. A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all of our volunteers, sponsors, and attendees that make this a successful event. Our sincere hope is that you leave feeling EMPOWERED, INFORMED and RENEWED.

Samella Yarbrough Co-Founder Southern California Women’s Health/Beauty & Empowerment Conference & Expo

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THAT’S SEVERAL STEPS AHEAD

Christina Yeon, M.D., Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D., Behnam Badie, M.D. • City of Hope doctors advance science that saves lives. We were pioneers in the use of targeted radiation. We conduct more than 500 clinical trials of new cancer treatments with 6,200 patients annually. We’re creating therapies based on an individual’s genetic makeup. Innovative cancer treatment is what we’re renowned for. Why wouldn’t you come here when your life is at stake? For the nearest location, go to CityofHope.org or call 800-826-HOPE. DUARTE • ANTELOPE VALLEY • ARCADIA • COLTON • CORONA • GLENDORA • MISSION HILLS • PALM SPRINGS PASADENA • RANCHO CUCAMONGA • SANTA CLARITA • SIMI VALLEY • SOUTH PASADENA • WEST COVINA

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Conference Co-Chairs

The Honorable Kathryn Barger L.A. County Supervisor, 5th District

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upervisor Kathryn Barger proudly serves the residents of Los Angeles County’s 5th Supervisorial District – the county’s largest – spanning 2800 square miles, which includes 22 cities and 70 unincorporated communities in the San Gabriel, San Fernando, Cresenta, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys. Dedicated to providing effective, responsive representation to the residents of Los Angeles County, Kathryn began her career in public service as a college student intern in the office of Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and rose to become his Chief Deputy Supervisor in 2001, where she served until her election to the Board this past November. During the course of her County career as chief policy advisor on Health, Mental Health, Social Service and Children’s issues, Kathryn provided leadership to deliver efficient and effective services and programs that have significantly improved the quality of life for foster children, seniors, veterans, the disabled and the mentally ill. Committed to keeping our neighborhoods and communities safe, she has worked with state and federal leaders along with

our County District Attorney’s office, Sheriff, and other law enforcement agencies to implement tough laws and vital public safety initiatives. She is an advocate for the environment and efforts to preserve open space, enhance parks, trails, recreational programs and facilities; and strongly supports libraries and after-school programs to serve local communities. With a strong sense of fiscal responsibility and prudence, Kathryn is dedicated to providing vital county services while protecting financial resources as a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Kathryn was born and raised in the 5th District and comes from a family with deep roots in public service in Los Angeles County. She is married to a retired Sheriff ’s deputy and lives in the San Gabriel Valley.

Jihee Huh

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ihee Huh is currently the Vice-Chairman of PAFCO (founded in 1977) and Co-Founder of Pete’s Seafood Club, a family-owned and -operated company that believes in empowering its associates and consumers with healthy seafood meal choices. At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, she serves as Trustee and Vice-Chair of the Saban Research Institute and is currently a Life Trustee for Southern California Public Radio. Jihee is also a Board Trustee of CAUSE – Center for Asians United for Self Empowerment. So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo is near and dear to her heart. Jihee believes in the importance of education and access to healthcare information for all individuals and families. It is truly vital to leading a healthy, happy life. So many people have busy lives and have little time to research new and innovative care for themselves and their families. Here at So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo we are committed to serving the needs of all members of our community regardless of income, bringing the best healthcare professionals

and speakers under one roof to share their knowledge and information with the community at large. It is an honor to work as the Co-chair of the conference and work with so many committed leaders like Lena Kennedy, Founder of the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo. Lena Kennedy cares so deeply about the wellbeing of all our community members near and far. Heartfelt thanks to our physicians, sponsors, speakers, vendors, local businesses, public leaders, participants and volunteers for their countless hours of hard work in putting together this unique health conference for all to experience in one day. The free services are truly lifesavers for our women and men. Early detection is critical to saving lives. We believe that everyone’s life is precious and it’s important to promote healthy living, so we can can maximize the potential of all human lives. We look forward to sharing this health conference with you and your family. We hope you will enjoy the wonderful programs, meet amazing individuals and enjoy the day filled with information and knowledge that you will take with you and share with your friends and family. Thank you so much for supporting the So Cal Women’s Health/ Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo. Warmest Regards, Jihee Huh

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Special Guests

Ambassador Nicole Avant

Hon. Berlinda J. Brown Pasadena City College Board of Trustees

Linda Clemons Sisterpreneur®, Inc.

Hon. Tyron Hampton City of Pasadena Councilman, 1st District

Veronica Jones Altadena Town Council

Judy Matthews Altadena Town Council

Hon. Laura Friedman George Gibbs California State Assembly UPS – Pacific Region Member, 43rd District Employee Relations Manager

Hon. Jim Osterling Pasadena City College Board of Trustees

Hon. Linda Wah Pasadena City College Board of Trustees

Scenes from the 2016 Conference

Attendees gaining knowledge at a popular workshop.

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Congresswoman

JUDY CHU CELEBRATES

A Program of Community Women, Vital Voices

Recognizing 17 Years of Service in Health Awareness and Education REPRESENTING CALIFORNIA’S 27TH DISTRICT

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Mistress of Ceremonies & Moderator – Morning Session

Teena Hostovich

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eena Hostovich is executive vice president and partner of Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC and a Los Angeles business leader who is actively involved in the community. As Lockton’s top female partner internationally, she is recognized as a leading global authority on professional liability and complex risk. Her professional achievements have garnered various insurance industry and business awards. Teena has been named one of 50 “Women to Watch” internationally by Business Insurance, among the “Top 40 Women in Los Angeles” in the “Executive of the Year” category by the Los Angeles Business Journal, and Risk and Insurance Magazine’s 2011 Power Broker® and Responsibility Leader®. She also has been recognized by the California State Legislature as “Outstanding Corporate Woman” for her contributions to the community, which have focused on organizations committed to diversity, the arts, at-risk girls and their families, as well as the professional development of young women. Her positive leadership, intellectual creativity, integrity and strong work ethic has served as an inspiration to young women she has mentored, many of whom are now in senior positions in the industry. She represents the ideology that there are no boundaries to what a woman can achieve in business. She is teaching a leadership workshop focusing on career planning and development for a group of USC Marshall School of Business students, and is a member of the Board of Leaders of the Marshall School of Business at USC.

Invocation – Morning Session

Pastor Jean Burch Community Bible Church of Greater Pasadena

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astor Jean Burch is the senior pastor of Community Bible Church of Greater Pasadena. Prior to her appointment as senior pastor in April 2000 she served the church as assistant pastor under her father, Pastor Emeritus John W. Burch. In March of 2000 Pastor Jean ended a 20-year career in the legal profession to become a full time pastor. She is simply and affectionately known as “Pastor Jean.” She earned her B.A. degree from Biola University in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Biblical Studies and is currently in the Master of Arts, Global Leadership program at Fuller Theological Seminary.

Pastor Jean served as an instructor at the Southern California School of Ministry, teaching a class entitled, “Women in Ministry.” She is an occasional guest lecturer for courses at Fuller Theological Seminary and previously served three years on the faculty of the Lloyd Ogilive, “Preaching with Passion Conferences.” Most recently she traveled to South Africa with Bishop Joseph Garlington and the Reconciliation! Ministries team, teaching a class on “Women in Ministry.” Post about your So Cal Women’s Conference experience on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook using any or all hashtags below, and tag us. Take videos, pics and selfies! The person with the most posts by the end of the day wins a VIP SWAG BAG!

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Morning Session Speakers

Christina Martin

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Executive Vice President of Odeon Capital Group

hristina Martin is EVP of Odeon Capital Group, Series 7 & 63, where she trades currencies for institutional clients. For 10 years, Christina also ran the trademarked global marketing platform, Backstage Artist Lounge, touring with 500 famous artists ranging from Motley Crue to Ellie Goulding. Prior to these roles, Christina served 2 years as Vice President of STW with over $12 BLN in fixed income under management where she was responsible for North America, the UK and Europe. Prior to that, Christina traded derivatives in the OTC market at Charles Schwab’s headquarters, going on to become Vice President of a statistical arbitrage hedge fund. Christina was elected and has served three years as Trustee on the Board of the University of Colorado Foundation with over $1 BLN in assets.

Keisha Nix

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Christina received her Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder where she graduated Summa Cum Laude and, years later, was honored to be their School of Economics graduation Commencement Speaker. During her undergraduate studies, Christina worked for the Federal Reserve System Bank 10th District and conducted International Finance research at the Board of Governors. Christina also did her VFR Private Pilot’s license, MBA at UCLA Anderson and Adventure Sports Institute military orienteering, rock climbing and survival skills. Christina won a national poetry competition and had numerous articles published. She won VH1’s “Rockband 2 the Stars,” worked on several feature films and recently starred in Saint Asonia’s action-packed “Fairy Tale” music video (RCA Records). Christina has put her music relationships to good use in orchestrating several wishes coming true for Make-A-Wish Foundation. Christina serves on the Board of Geena Davis’s Institute on Gender in Media.

Executive Director, Lakers Youth Foundation

iesha Nix is currently the Executive Director of the Lakers Youth Foundation. Kiesha oversees and directs programming and funding priorities for the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers. She is responsible for implementing the mission of the Foundation which is to assist underserved youth in our communities to develop and recognize their full potential by providing positive experiences and resources in education, health & wellness and sports. Formerly, Kiesha served as a Vice President in Enterprise Business & Community Relations at Bank of America – Merrill Lynch for 21+ years.

On the Philanthropic side Kiesha currently sits on the following Boards: Advisory Board for the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB’s RBI program (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities), USC Black Alumni Advisory Board and KHEIR (Korean Healthcare Education Information & Research Center). Kiesha works with countless non-profit organizations and mentors Youth throughout her Community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Nevada. Kiesha is the proud Mom of one son; Kyler who is a recent graduate of Fisk University in Nashville, TN achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and currently employed at a Fortune 500 Investment Firm.

Rebecca Steel Roven Oakley Vice President of Production – Motion Pictures & Television

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ebecca Steel Roven Oakley is the Vice President of Production at one of Hollywood’s most respected production companies, Atlas Entertainment. The daughter of Charles Roven and industry legend Dawn Steel, Rebecca was a part of the Atlas family long before she officially joined the company after graduating from the University of Chicago. Rebecca started in the industry assisting the camera department on Terry Gilliam’s THE BROTHERS GRIMM when she was only 16 years old. Rebecca was an Associate Producer on

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the first feature produced by Atlas Independent, REVENGE FOR JOLLY, which she brought to the company while still an assistant. Recently, she has served as Co-Producer on the feature film WARCRAFT, based off the popular video game series, which cumulatively grossed over $433 million in domestic and international box offices. Rebecca is an Executive Producer on the record-breaking hit WONDER WOMAN. The film has earned over $820 million worldwide so far and broken numerous records including highest-grossing live-action movie directed by a woman and is currently the fifth highest-grossing comic book adaptation at the domestic box office.

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Morning Session Speakers

Kyler Franklin Youth Pastor

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yler Franklin is a Southern California native, born and raised in Los Angeles. He is the product of Dorsey High School and a graduate of Fisk University where he received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. Kyler currently works as in their Branch Analyst program at Morgan Stanley. Beyond his professional stature, Kyler is very active in his community. He teaches financial literacy, volunteer with local organizations that help individuals and families from low social economic backgrounds. Being the product of an amazing single mom, one of the most important things to Kyler is being a mentor to young African American males in his community. At 16 years old Kyler’s life changed when he received his call to

ministry and began preaching. Hearing the voice of God has lead Kyler to dedicate his life to being the Man For God through mission trips to Mexico, leading college ministries, and of course preaching on Sundays. Kyler prides himself on being a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and a huge Laker fan. But through all his professional accomplishments and ministry, Kyler says, “All that I am, because of God and my amazing mother – Kiesha Nix.”

Hon. Betty Yee California State Controller

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ow serving as the state’s chief fiscal officer, Ms. Yee also chairs the Franchise Tax Board and serves as a member of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) Boards. These two boards have a combined portfolio of nearly $500 billion. Ms. Yee also serves on the Ceres Board of Directors, a nonprofit organization working to mobilize many of the world’s largest investors to advance global sustainability and take stronger action on climate change. Ms. Yee has more than 30 years of experience in public service, specializing in state and local finance and tax policy. She previously served as Chief Deputy Director for Budget with the California Department of Finance where she led the

Entertainment – Morning

development of the Governor’s Budget, negotiations with the Legislature and key budget stakeholders, and fiscal analyses of legislation on behalf of the Administration. Prior to this, Ms. Yee served in senior staff positions for several fiscal and policy committees in both houses of the California State Legislature. She also cofounded the Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project, which exposes California high school youth to the public service, public policy, and political arenas .

Entertainment – Luncheon

Varetta Heidelberg Multi-Talented Performer

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s a saxophonist, flautist, and vocalist – the performing arts have always been an important part of Varetta’s life. From the platform of concert halls, to the sanctuary of a church, or the center field of a prison yard – her purpose as an artist is to portray music that encourages the hearts of the listeners and soothes the soul. She also serves as the director for Instruments of Praise, Inc. a non-profit organization that provides foundational training and skill development for young artists.

Abraham McDonald

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Abraham McDonald won the hearts of millions while competing and winning Oprah’s “1st Karaoke Challenge” being judged by a few of the most intimidating leaders & legends of the entertainment field, Gladys Knight, David Foster, Diane Warren and Antonio ‘LA’ Reid. Abraham’ s latest single “BETTER” which he performed at the 2017 Verizon Fashion & Film Awards is taking a gigantic leap forward: the music video for BETTER is now featured on MTV. com and VH1 Soul. Remembering Luther The Night I Fell In Love Starring Abraham McDonald will debut in Las Vegas in February 2018 at The Smith Center.

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Most Amazing Women Luncheon – Save the Date – April 20, 2018

MostAmazing Women

Supporters of the Conference Ambassador Nicole Avant Beverley Morgan-Sandoz Bonita Pilgram-Perkins Brenda Galloway Carolyn West Carolyn Williams Cynthia Roye Daveen Fox Dianne MaGee

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Ellen Daigle Greta Mandell Janet Braun Jihee Huh Julia Gouw Kathy Cheng Kathy Lee Kenneth Kim

Lena L. Kennedy Lyla White Marcia Coppertino Marjorie Drucker Miriam Muscarolas Nancy Davis Sheila Grether-Marion Teena Hostovich

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Luncheon Mistress of Ceremonies

Leslie Sykes KABC-TV

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eslie Sykes is co-anchor of the ABC7 Morning Show from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., and ABC7 Eyewitness News at 11 a.m. She joined ABC7 in 1994. She was born in San Diego, California and grew up in Compton. Leslie attended St. Joseph High School and then Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, where she majored in English. Upon graduation Leslie took a job as a general assignment reporter at the Los Angeles Herald Examiner. Leslie completed an internship at KCOP and was a desk assistant at KTTV before landing her first on-air job in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at WDAM. There she reported and anchored three shows a day and produced a newscast. She went on to work at WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Moderator – Luncheon Session

Lisa Stevens Executive Vice President, Regional Banking Executive, Western Region, Wells Fargo & Co.

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isa Stevens, a 27-year company veteran, is an executive vice president and holds leadership positions across the country for Wells Fargo. Stevens is president for the Western Region, which includes the states of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and 17 states throughout the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. Within the Western Region, Stevens has responsibility for nearly 2,700 branches, 7,150 ATMs and nearly 34,000 team members who serve consumers and small businesses. A California native, Stevens began her career with Wells Fargo in 1989. Prior to assuming her current leadership role, she also headed Small Business Banking for six years, which provides a full range of services to three million business customers with annual revenues up to $5 million. Previously, she was president of California Regional Banking. Long devoted to the communities she serves, Stevens is active in the nonprofit community. She serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Executive Committee of the California Business Roundtable, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Arizona State University’s Global Institute of Sustainability, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association and the Board of Regents for Santa Clara University. She also served on the Board of the California Chamber of Commerce, San Francisco Opera, National Boys and Girls Club of America, The Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy and the board of The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, California Business for Education Excellence and the Advisory Committee for The Shriver Report.

Invocation – Luncheon

Dr. Micheline McFarland Abundant Harvest Lift Church

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r. Micheline McFarland was born in Montreal, Québec, Canada, the second child of Benjamin and Josette Ostane, who migrated there from the Dominican Republic. She moved to Pasadena and has remained a resident since 1977. She owned and operated a Day Spa and Beauty Salon for over 20 years, in the Pasadena and Altadena area. Since 1994, Dr. Micheline, along with her husband Dr. Anthony McFarland, has been blessing people with the anointing on her life and the Word of God through various conventions and seminars that include KingdomOfGodInternational.Org, which is designed to bring unity among all Churches in the body of Christ. She is also the founder of DaughtersOfDivnineDestiny.Org, which help and give women a platform in fulfilling their God given call and destiny. In the Year 2000, Dr. Micheline and her husband were installed in Pasadena, California by the honorable Apostle Frederick K.C. Price of Crenshaw Christian Center to operate as Abundant Harvest LIFT CHURCH after completing Ministry Training Institute and training under his leadership. She then later went on to obtain an honorary doctorate as leader and teacher. Dr. Micheline, along with her husband, is a community activist bringing change in people’s lives in Pasadena, Altadena and reaching people globally.

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Knowing the ABCs of Diabetes Can Greatly Improve Your Quality of Life By Victoria Pacheco, Registered Dietitian Diabetes can be a devastating disease for many. Knowing the tools to prevent or control diabetes can greatly improve your quality of life. According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes. Only 5 to 10 percent of the diabetic population is Type 1, and a staggering 90 to 95 percent is Type 2. Of the 25.8 million, 7 million are undiagnosed (most likely Type 2), and as many as 79 million have pre-diabetes.

About the Author Victoria Pacheco is a Registered Dietitian at Methodist Hospital who provides nutritional counseling for patients with gestational diabetes, heart disease, cancer and weight management issues. For more information, contact Ms. Pacheco at 626-821-2344.

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“According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes.” Here’s a few action steps known as the ABCs of Diabetes that can mitigate ill effects of the disease. A is for Action: Take action before it is too late. If you are trying to prevent diabetes, know what your risks are for developing diabetes. If you already have diabetes, take action to become educated on how to manage your diabetes. B is for Build: Build up your energy level with a nutrition and fitness program. Ask your doctor for a referral to a diabetes class. Diabetes classes are taught at Methodist Hospital. Learn how to control your blood sugars with carbohydrate counting and label reading. Build a healthy meal plan and a fun fitness program for better glucose control. C is for Communication: Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: • Frequent urination • Unusual thirst • Unusual weight loss • Blurred vision • Fatigue and irritability • Cuts or bruises that are slow to heal • Tingling in the hands or feet

TRUTHS AND MYTHS ABOUT DIABETES Myths about diabetes can lead to misinformation and confusion. So much information about diabetes is available on the internet that it is sometimes difficult to tell the difference between what is true and what is not. The myths listed below are followed by truthful facts about diabetes. Myth: Eating sugar causes diabetes Truth: Type 1 diabetes is caused by genetics and other unknown factors. Type 2 diabetes is caused by genetic and lifestyle factors. Eating sugar can cause a person to gain excessive weight which can then lead to the development of Type 2 diabetes. Myth: People with diabetes should eat special diabetic foods Truth: People with diabetes can eat the same healthy foods as everyone else. It is not necessary to purchase special diabetic foods. A meal plan for someone with diabetes would work for anyone who is trying to eat healthier. Myth: People with diabetes cannot eat sweets Truth: Desserts and sweets are allowed but in small amounts. Special occasions are a great time to have some special treats. Planning to have some treats for dessert? Take a 15-20 minute walk in addition to your other exercises.

Communicate with your doctor to find out which tests are right for you to check your blood sugars if you suspect you might be diabetic. For patients who already have diabetes, the symptoms above can be alleviated with optimal glucose control. Talk to your doctor about the steps that you need to take to prevent complications associated with diabetes.

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bringing together women and girls from around the region to promote health and wellness in our community. I am proud to join withÂ

Community Women Vital Voices in the effort to empower women and promote healthy lifestyles. Kathryn Barger Supervisor, Fifth District (213) 974-5555 @SupervisorBarger 18

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Gavin Newsom

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California Lieutenant Governor

avin Newsom has championed innovative public policies since entering office in 1997. As a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, then as mayor of San Francisco and now as Lieutenant Governor of California, Newsom has been a political visionary on issues of equality, the environment, homelessness and healthcare. Policies he has initiated and implemented have been duplicated in cities across the nation. Shortly after being elected Lt. Gov. in 2010, Newsom gathered the ideas of key stakeholders around the state to develop an economic growth and job creation strategy. This comprehensive economic blueprint, a top priority of his administration, ensures that California remains one of the top 10 economies in the world. Since holding public office as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Newsom has advocated for and consistently supported quality public education for Californians. As Lt. Gov., he serves as University of California Regent and as Trustee for the California State University system and has fought to keep these institutions accessible to all. In 2012, he was the sole UC regent who voted against a tuition hike. In partnership with students, parents, teachers, administrators and the private sector, Newsom wants to preserve the state’s internationally recognized public higher education system that produces the future leaders of America.

As mayor of San Francisco, Newsom’s administration led the nation on environmental policies such as mandatory composting, plastic bag and Styrofoam bans and a prohibition on city-purchased bottled water. Shortly after establishing the most stringent green building standards in America, San Francisco then achieved the highest rate of recycling and waste diversion in the U.S. For launching these groundbreaking programs, Newsom was selected in 2010 as the greenest mayor for a second year. As Lt. Gov., Newsom continues his environmental work as a member of the State Lands Commission, protecting California’s most precious natural resources while balancing use of lands, waterways and ports. Prior to entering politics Newsom was a small business owner who grew one wine shop, PlumpJack, into a thriving enterprise of 15 businesses including wineries, restaurants, and hotels. His frustrating experience with bureaucratic red tape in opening that single wine shop led to the creation of a small business assistance center when he took office. The Newsom Administration also excluded small businesses from payroll taxes and made more than $23 million available for low or no interest loans.

Connie Rice, Esq.

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onnie Rice has received more than fifty major awards for her leadership and unorthodox approaches to challenging brutality and reversing the raw deal for kids struggling to survive in the thin soil of poverty. She is a graduate of Harvard-Radcliffe Colleges and New York University School of Law. At her organization, Advancement Project (www. AdvancementProjectca.org), she continues her crusade for basic rights with her Urban Peace team after the 2007 release of their seminal report on gang violence in Los Angeles—A Call To Action. Rice’s race for excellence began at home: her father broke racial barriers as a U.S. Air Force major, and her mother, a teacher, imbued a passion for learning and culture into Connie and her brothers Phil and Norman, a zeal equal parts vigor and pride. Connie was raised to look up to women leaders of history: Queen Elizabeth I, Anne Frank, Representative Barbara Jordan. Her father’s career took them to 17 different homes during her childhood, including periods in England and Japan, but these heroines stayed with her as constant reminders of the high potential of her future. After college at Harvard and law school at NYU, where she spent summers working on high profile death penalty litigation for the NAACP Legal Defense

and Education Fund (including the far-reaching McKleskey v. Kemp case), Rice began the work that would win her national acclaim for its attention to civil rights. Over the course of her career, the “Lady Lawyer,” as Rice would come to be known to the Los Angeles gangmembers with whom she struck a pioneering partnership, would take on the notoriously racist and sexist LAPD, a transit system that tried to ignore its poorest users, and a public school system that Rice and her cohorts deemed inadequate. Already a legend in Los Angeles based on these achievements alone, Connie Rice is perhaps best known for the report she co-wrote that has revolutionized the city’s law enforcement policies and outreach to gangs. I’ve attached a recent New York Times article about the transformation of the LAPD, which includes remarks from Rice, whose constant involvement with the LAPD has yielded the consummate reward: her very own parking space at headquarters.

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Balancing Life and Wellness Presenter: Rev. Nolanda Love Bio: Reverend “Elder” Nolanda Yvonne Love, a Pasadena, CA native, is dedicated to making a difference in generations. She is motivated to inspire, encourage and comfort others through her multi-faceted ministry of Music and The Word; worship leader, keyboards and song writing, preaching, teacher and author. This vibrant, passionate and most creative lady has a message of hope to share with the world through her first book, “Joy for the Journey: Heart Expressions – A Poetic Celebration;” along with her newest venture, “Love Notes” – beautifully photographed floral and scenic note cards. Topic: Offers skills for living a balanced life. Topics include identifying personal challenges and strengths; implications of becoming imbalanced; stress management, building resilience and identifying support systems and protective factors. Room: Del Mar

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Beautifully Balanced Nutrition Presenter: Jessica Pantermuehl Bio: As the founder of Beautifully Balanced Nutrition and head of Nutrition Counseling for integrative medical practice Angel Longevity Medical Center, Jessica Pantermuehl is known as a passionate and caring Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Additionally, she is board certified in Holistic Health Counseling through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Topic: Lowfat products are all around us, but are they misguided? In this lecture, You’ll discover how eating plenty of fats (the right kind!) can actually help you achieve your ideal weight, gain stable energy, abolish cravings and feelings of constant hunger and make you look and feel your best. Room: Pacific C

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Anti-Aging Techniques – Advances in Skin Care Presenter: Dr. Kay Durairaj Bio: Dr. Kay Durairaj is a Board Certified facial plastic surgeon and specialist of head and neck surgery. She completed her surgical training at UCLA and is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Topic: Learn about the latest and greatest in beauty with Dr. Kay. Enjoy an overview of the top skincare, cosmetic and anti-aging techniques. Room: Santa Clara

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Women and Wealth – Power of the Purse Presenter: Kardia Pinckney Bio: Kardia Pinckney is an entrepreneur, speaker and philanthropist committed to leading families to financial health. She holds a BS degree and a Masters degree in Business Administration and Technology Management. She is the co-founder and CEO of Ideal Youth Inc. which is a Pasadena based summer job training and internship program providing youth with opportunities with Fortune 500 companies. Topic: Our workshop is designed to empower and educate woman with fundamental financial concepts through interactive, innovative and humorous delivery. Our goal is for you to walk away believing that you too can become physically AND financially healthy! Room: Santa Barbara

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Pilates (Sit and Get Fit) Presenter: Monica Blake Bio: Monica Blake, a professional Certified Coach, Owner of In Action Enterprise that specializes in Pilates Exercise Instruction, Career/Life Executive Coaching and Human Resources/Business Consulting. Monica has 20 years of Pilates experience, is diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and has had both knees replaced. She has appeared on ABC7, KCAL9 and KTLA5 news. Topic: New to exercise, have not exercised in a while, have back pain or mobility limitations? Chair Pilates tones, stretches and aligns your body without leaving your chair. This seated workout targets back, abdominal, shoulder, neck and pelvis muscles. Expect improvements in balance, posture and awareness of how breath and body work together. Room: San Diego

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Striking Beauty, Happiness, and Healthy Aging in the Midst of Transition Presenters: Jayme Sachii and Ruthie Hopkins Bios: Jayme Sachii integrates a wealth of experience on the subject of improving human health. She is a nutritionist and health educator whose philosophy embraces the mind, body and spiritual lessons of healthy aging. Ruthie Hopkins is the Vice President, publisher and managing editor of the Pasadena Journal that covers the African American community. Ziquin Life and God’s grace allow her to maintain her busy schedule. Topic: We explore three ways to look and feel even better and happier during times of change and transition. Turn back the aging clock by focusing on taking care of self, eating more nutritiously and following joyful rules for healthy aging. Learn how to become your own kind of striking beauty. Room: Monterey 22

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Using Herbs and Spices to Save Lives and Money Presenter: Jovanka Ciares Bio: Jovanka is a former entertainment executive turned Herbalist, nutrition educator, detox specialist and author. She is the creator of the Wellness Smackdown, an online wellness and learning community for healthy living, which was featured on the first season of ABC TV’s “My Diet is Better Than Yours.” Topic: Discuss the power of herbal/plant medicine and how to use the herbs and spices in your kitchen to address many of the aliments that affect our families. Learn how to use herbs to help your body heal while saving money in over the counter remedies. Room: Santa Rosa

Moderator: Esther Watkins

Powers of Your Subconscious Mind and Hypnotherapy Presenter: Liza Boubari Bio: Liza Boubari is a Speaker, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Stress Management and Domestic Abuse Consultant. Liza is an extremely effective hypnotherapist as she resources her therapeutic training and natural inclination to empower guide her clients through difficult experiences. She delivers clear communication, sensitive and compassionate insights, and is skillfully strategic. Topic: Reeducating your subconscious mind to see a new reality! Learn about your conscious and subconscious mind, and how hypnosis and hypnotherapy can help empower or heal you. Hypnotherapy can help you with overcoming anxiety, pain, emotional eating, and even regulating menopause. Learn the powers of word association. End the session with a brief guided visualization. Room: San Jose

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EMPOWERMENT by Teena Hostovich, Partner, Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC

“There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama

F a challenge; it definitely will not be given to you.

or women, gaining power or taking power remains

Intellectually, we can all agree – or most of us can – that allowing everyone’s voice to be heard is better for the greater good. There may be a little girl right now living in the Amazon who has within her the power to save the rain forest. But she may never have an opportunity to have her voice heard to share this critical information. This MUST change. What can you do to be the author of your life and the spectator? I want to share some lessons from my own life that helped me, and I hope will help you. In addition, you must ask yourself: “What do I want to achieve in my life?”

“ A feminist is anyone who recognizes the equality and full humanity of women and men.” – Gloria Steinem My own life has been a journey from the days of Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan and the other heroes of the Women’s Movement of the 1960s to today – a time when women are still under attack from legislation, employers and popular opinion. I was an only child, and my parents always encouraged me; that was their greatest gift to me – They told me that I could do anything I wanted and be anything I wanted to be. Without them, I wouldn’t have had the courage without that to try anything. Support your daughters, believe in their dreams!

“ To all the little girls who are watching, never doubt that you are valuable and powerful and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your own dreams.”

– Hillary Clinton

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Back when I was in elementary school and middle school, girls weren’t really encouraged to think about careers, nor was there an expectation you would even go to college. You did not have the opportunity to participate in any kind of sports or meaningful extracurricular activities. Fortunately, there were teachers who did see the person beyond the gender and encouraged me to speak up, to share my ideas and to think about the future. I owe them a debt of gratitude, as we all do. They advocate for us and our children. Education must support girls and not minimize boys – Equality in education makes us stronger.

“ I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass!

– Maya Angelou

My first job was as a receptionist at a Japanese insurance brokerage. Since my Japanese at that time was passable from my time in high school in Japan, and my appearance was “western,” I was what they were looking for. It was there that I began to learn the business that I’ve spent the last 35 years in. I loved analyzing complex contracts, solving unusual problems and talking to the clients. I took insurance classes at night, plus my college business classes, and my days were often 20+ hours. Knowledge always

gives you power. I am sure many of you have watched Mad Men? I was at this agency a decade after Mad Men is set, but it was a similar environment. My job duties also included polishing

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the furniture, washing dishes, and buying gifts for my boss’ various girlfriends (and yes, he was married). These kinds of duties were assigned to all the women there (none of the men), and any woman who complained was immediately fired. Sometimes I was late for my classes because I had to do some last-minute cleaning or errands. This took our power away by clearly stating that our primary role was cleaning and serving the needs of our male bosses. I moved on because no promotion opportunities were forthcoming. Through friends I met in my insurance classes, I was introduced to the largest privately-held insurance broker in the world at that time, Johnson & Higgins, and I went to work for them.

consistent with senior roles in our industry. But the method in which women are compensated as producer partners is the same as men. It’s the first time that I have been in that situation, and money is the great equalizer. Equal pay is

I was in the account executive training program, and one of the most senior men in the company said to me, “you’ll be 100 before you ever meet with a client.” Well, I started meeting with clients after about a year, and I haven’t made it to 100 yet, but the message was clear – you will never be equal to a man. There were two women in the entire company who had titles – vice president and assistant vice president – and they were unwilling to help other women because they were afraid of losing the little ground they had gained.

The schools that I went to, where I grew up in Southern California, were a little on the rough side. There was a lot of violence. Weapons were practically a fashion statement and drugs were everywhere. I learned a lot about people from these experiences. I learned to listen, to negotiate and to find a place for myself that I could just be without getting caught up in all the craziness. At recess, I used to hold a “story circle” for whoever wanted to come – which always ended up being 50 or so kids, including the wildest in the school. I would tell them a story each day. Being the designated “story laureate” kept me out of a lot of trouble and reinforced my love and appreciation of the power of the written and spoken word and the power of story to heal and bring people together. This was a foundation for me of how I would empower myself.

I did have a boss who believed in me, and he agreed that the firm would pay for the rest of my USC degree if I stayed for a reasonable time; that was an incredible blessing. I was at J&H for over 20 years. It was both the best professional experience I could have ever hoped for, in terms of what I learned (it was a very scholarly environment), the caliber of people and clients that I got to meet and work with, but it was also the most challenging in dealing with corporate politics and sexism. The politics would have made Machiavelli uncomfortable, and sexual harassment and discrimination were practically a competitive sport. I once had a senior executive throw an ashtray at me which resulted in six stitches and a concussion because I wouldn’t kiss him in his office. But that which doesn’t kill you

makes you stronger.

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hen the company was sold in 1997 to Marsh – the largest broker in the world at that time – I felt it was time to move on. I joined Lockton, currently the world’s largest private insurance broker and the 9th largest overall, in 2001. The appeal to me was the entrepreneurial spirit, the freedom to always put the client first, and the lack of bureaucracy. There are over 350 partners at Lockton, but only about 30 of them are women. The percentage is

pure power! The path to empowerment varies; we are all individuals with different skills and qualities. The key is to protect your own power; don’t allow anyone to diminish you or disrespect you – easier said than done, but… Find your strengths – the hand only you can hold, the change only you can make, the problem only you can solve. Or a poem, a story, a beautiful moment that can transform.

Ideas on empowering yourself: • Community Activities: Find the things you love or want to change in your community or the world, volunteer to help or find solutions. Channel the power of the community and the passion you have for important issues. • Dream Big •C reate your own village of support with loved ones and friends. • Work Hard: Give 100%

“ The only failure is not to try.”

– George Clooney

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Hypertension: The Not So Silent Killer Presenter: Dr. Sevag Balikian Bio: Dr. Sevag Balikian is a board-certified Nephrologist, trained at UCLA-Harbor Medical Center and practices in the communities of Pasadena, Arcadia and Glendale. Dr. Balikian offers his expertise in all areas of kidney disease, high blood pressure and electrolyte disease. Topic: Find out if your lifestyle choices are causing high blood pressure. Learn to improve your blood pressure with changes in diet, exercise and the right medication. Room: Santa Clara

Moderator: Hazel Clayton Harrison

How to Eat to Live Presenter: Dr. Ameenah Muhammad Bio: Dr. Muhammad, a family medicine physician received her medical degree from UC Davis. She has done research in the area of cancer detection and participated in a retrospective study of the incidence of breast cancer. She has been a volunteer at a clinic that focused on women’s health issues. Dr. Muhammad enjoys working with communities and helping families develop healthy eating lifestyles. Topic: This interactive workshop discusses proper food choices and timing of eating to obtain improved health, decrease disease burden and enjoy a longer life. Room: Pacific C

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Balance…Your Journey to Well Being! Change Starts From Within Presenter: Dr. Gail Jackson Bio: Dr. Gail Jackson specializes in Bio-Identical hormones by balancing in the form of worry free soft pellets. These small inserts are to be released over a six-month period with immediate symptom relief. Her phenomenal success in hormone balancing has allowed her to focus exclusively on keeping 40 to 65 year old women fabulous. Topic: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy utilizes natural course of hormones to correct imbalance by providing natural relief from hot flashes, night sweats, low libido, and decreased energy. Hear how this approach can alleviate the symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause. Room: San Diego

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Beauty Shop Stroke Screening Presenter: Dr. Cherilyn Lee Bio: Dr. Cherilyn Lee has over 30 years experience with serving patients with arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, drug addiction, pain and weight management, urinary incontinence and more. Her non-profit gives free CRT screenings thanks to EIDAM Diagnostics. Her web health show is at “NuWellnessHealthTalk. fm” Wednesdays 11:00 AM-12: 30 PM PST. Topic: Reduce the possibility of a stroke via prevention by performing an early detection screening. We will perform a screen test by using 2-dimensional ultrasound imaging with the color flow Doppler to locate plaque buildup along the walls of the carotid arteries located on both sides of the neck. Carotids transport blood from the heart to the brain. Room: Monterey

Moderator: Mary Fletcher

Dis-ease Creates Disease – the #1 Health Killer Presenter: Nada Nasserdeen Bio: Nada Lena is an entrepreneur, confidence coach for women, pod caster, educator and motivational speaker! She is the Founder and CEO of “Rise Up For You,” a media production and event company dedicated to empowering women. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Topic: After losing her father to heart disease and her mother to cancer all before the age of 33, Nada dives into the number one killer of health that no one wants to talk about – the true enemy that attacks our body on a daily basis that creates sickness and disease. In this workshop, you will learn the key element to keeping a healthy life that goes beyond your nutrition and fitness. Room: Del Mar

Moderator: Vanessa Gonzales

How to Protect Yourself from Falling Presenter:Dr. Wenjay Sung Bio: Dr. Wenjay Sung is a podiatrist at Methodist Hospital and has spoken to the Arcadia community regarding fall prevention and other relevant topics. He is also on the board for the Convalescent Aid Society, which provides free loans of medical equipment. Topic: This informative workshop provides the audience with preventative measures for use at work, or with everyday activities in hopes of avoiding a fall. Accidental falls continue to be a serious problem today for women of all ages. Room: Santa Barbara Moderator: Phyllis Beech

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Detecting and Living with Breast Cancer: Selected Survivorship Gems Presenter: Dr. Kimlin Ashing-Giwa Bio: Dr. Ashing is a psychooncologist with expertise in cancer survivorship and health disparities. She founded the Center of Community Alliance for Research and Education infusing community responsiveness in the science and care at City of Hope. She had published extensively. Her work gives voice to ethnic minority and medically underserved communities. Topic: Dr. Ashing draws from over 20 years experience working with breast cancer survivors from all ethnic groups and walks of life. She will discuss/highlight the coping strategies used by women to handle cancer diagnosis and treatment as published in her recent book “Detecting and Living with Breast Cancer for Dummies”. Room: Santa Rosa Moderator: Veronica Jones

Fertility 101 Presenter: Dr. Lina Akopians Bio: Dr. Akopians received her PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology from UCLA. She completed her Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) Fellowship at UCLA/CedarsSinai. She is interested in the future of reproductive services, family planning, and understanding of the endocrine system. She is committed to helping patients become parents. Topic: Dr. Akopians will provide an overview on highly successful procedures that will address the many fertility challenges that can impact 1 in 8 couples today. Discussing intrauterine insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), to cutting edge technology such as Egg Freezing. She will explain how Egg Freezing will provide you with the option to manage your biological clock. Room: San Jose Moderator: Rene Richards Track Three Workshops begin on page 35

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Unloading Your Childhood Health and Wealth Baggage Presenter: Dr. Barbara Young Bio: Dr. Young has spent over three decades as an educator, life empowerment coach, consultant, author, and entrepreneur. Through education, reflection, and self-accountability, she assists others to overcome barriers and attain their personal professional goals. She travels extensively nationally and internationally and touches the lives of people from all walks of life with her no nonsense practical delivery of vital and life-changing perspectives. Topic: People’s emotions and childhood experiences can influence their health and personal finance behaviors. This workshop will help individuals recognize and understand their health and personal financial baggage and how to unload it. Participants will be empowered with action steps to make the necessary changes for improved health and financial wealth. Room: Santa Barbara

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Switching The Brain Switch from Emotional Trauma to Resilience Presenter: Mary Donnelly-Crocker Bio: Mary Donnelly-Crocker holds a MA in Child Development and has been working in children’s healthcare for over 38 years. She is the Executive Director of the award-winning agency, Young and Healthy. Her current interest is the area of Trauma Informed Care. Topic: The workshop provides an introduction to the science behind ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) and how exposure to early and toxic stress shapes our brain, our health and our behavior. Strategies for mitigating the effects of ACEs on children and families will be discussed. Room: Santa Clara

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Managing Your Personal Finances for a Healthy Future Presenter: Hon. Betty Yee, California State Controller Bio: Controller Betty Yee has more than 30 years of experience in public service with a specialization in state and local finance and tax policy. She is the state’s chief fiscal officer and only the tenth woman to be elected to statewide office in California history. Topic: Financial and physical well-being go hand in hand, and an unexpected crisis can arise at any stage of life. What healthy habits are you practicing? Where should you shape up? Connect with a trusted source and free resources to strengthen your own financial fitness. Room: Pacific C

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Your Body is Talking Even When You are Not Presenter: Linda Clemons Bio: Linda Clemons is CEO of Sisterpreneur® Inc. She is an award-winning, record setting sales producer and body language expert. Linda is certified in Analytic Interviewing and Statement Analysis process used to detect deception. Her clients and audiences include celebrities, corporations, politicians and entrepreneurs. Topic: Approximately 80% of communication is expressed nonverbally. When you know how to unlock and tap the secrets of people’s body language, you will have the advantage in any situation. Imagine hearing what someone is thinking. Back by popular demand, this session will change the way you see others. Room: Monterey

Moderator: Yvonne Brown

Treating Fibroids with Uterine Artery Embolization Presenter: Dr. KC Tan Bio: Dr. KC Tan is fellowship trained at Harvard in neurointerventional radiology, diagnostic neuroradiology, and vascular & interventional radiology. He treats patients with aneurysms, hemorrhagic strokes, and ischemic strokes. Topic: Fibroids can cause symptoms or heavy uterine bleeding. Learn how uterine fibroids can be treated with a minimally invasive procedure done by an interventional radiologist and how embolization works to cut off blood supply to treat fibroids. Room: Del Mar

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Curb Your Comfort Eating Presenter: Janet D. Thomas Bio: Janet D. Thomas is an award-winning author and emotional healing expert. A lifelong metaphysician, Janet is the founder of the Heal for Real! Movement and Operation Enliven 2040, whose vision is to end obesity on the planet by 2040. Topic: You were conditioned to eat for comfort since infancy; how in the world do you stop? If you struggle with your weight and want to free yourself physically and emotionally, you will leave this workshop with practical tools and inspiration to help shift your relationship with food. Room: San Diego

Moderator: Allisonne Crawford

Women in the Workplace: Navigating the Double Standard of Professional Image Presenter: KL Moore Bio: As a former electrical engineer in the manufacturing and agricultural biotechnology industry, KL Moore MBA engineers a customized approach to help women exude EXECUTIVE PRESENCE for leadership success. KL has taught leadership readiness skills for women throughout the U.S. She is known for her practical advice, tools & techniques that clients can use immediately in the workplace. Topic: Discover how to refine your professional appearance with authenticity and how to avoid common workplace wardrobe faux pas. You’ll learn unwritten rules for women’s business attire, how ill-fitting garments impact others’ perceptions of you, demos on proper fit, how to effectively add color to your wardrobe to refine your image and demos on how to find your “WOW” colors Room: Santa Rosa

Moderator: Diane Franklin

Have a Full Head of Hair at Any Age! Poor Nutrition Leads to Hair Loss Presenter: Joanne Washington Joanne Washington is the owner of Hairoots Hair Replacement Center & Salon in Brea, California. For 30 years, she has served professional women in Orange County as a licensed hair stylist, hair replacement expert & a hair loss specialist. Also, she has studied trichology, nutrition, functional medicine & herbal remedies. Almost half of all women will notice definite hair thinning by 50 years old. And they don’t realize how their poor diet and nutrition contributes to their hair loss problem. I will show the impact of poor nutrition on hair and 3 key steps to improve nutrition to enhance the growth of healthy hair. Room: San Jose

Moderator: Bonita Pilgram Perkins

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A message from

COURAGE CAMPAIGN By Eddie Kurtz, Executive Director and Emma Crossen, Deputy Director

With 1.4 million members, Courage Campaign is the largest progressive advocacy organization in California. We organize Californians in their communities, online, and in Sacramento to fight for the health, equity, and shared prosperity of our communities, and hold our leaders accountable to lead with courage and make our state the progressive engine for the country. We are proud to support Community Women Vital Voices and the 2017 SoCal Women’s Health/Beauty & Empowerment Expo. California is the largest state, the most diverse state, and the fifth largest economy in the world. We have tremendous potential here to create models for healthy, thriving, communities. Yet, California also has one of the highest levels of economic inequality in the nation, and our schools rank near the bottom in public funding for education – just two measures that deeply impact the health and wellbeing of women, children, and working families. California needs leaders who will stand up for their constituents and defend against powerful special interests that seek to exploit them. That’s where Courage Campaign comes in. We shine a light on our democracy in California to bring greater transparency and accountability. When our leaders lead with courage, we have their back. When they don’t, we hold them accountable. For Courage Campaign, accountability comes in many forms – phone banking, delivering petitions, organizing lobby visits in-district and at the Capitol, testifying at committee hearings, using social media to build political pressure, hosting house parties to screen films and educate neighbors, and organizing town halls, to name a few. 38

Check out the animated video at CourageScore.org and find out how well your legislators are representing you.

In 2016, Courage Campaign launched CourageScore.org an unprecedented tool for civic engagement. It’s a onestop shop where you will find: the picture and name of your State Senator and Assembly Member, a vote-tracker showing how they voted on key bills, a map of your legislative district, and quick links to contact your legislators. CourageScore.org is the only progressive multi-issue legislative scorecard in the history of California politics, and it is endorsed by organizations representing the full diversity of California’s population.

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Courage Campaign also helps lead the Building the California Dream Alliance, a statewide table of leading progressive organizations, including ACLU, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Black Women for Wellness, California Calls, Equal Rights Advocates, Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, Western Center on Law and Poverty, and more. Formed in 2016, the Alliance sets a united, ambitious policy agenda to uplift families and expand economic opportunities for Californians from birth to retirement. In the last two years, the Alliance has passed 38 of its 44 priority bills, including historic advances in parental leave, immigrant protections, equal pay, welfare for mothers and children in poverty, minimum wage, drug pricing, gun safety, curbing carbon emissions, criminal justice reforms, public financing of elections, and more. Health – the focus of this conference – is one of the most important areas in which California can lead the country. With leaders in Washington threatening to take health coverage away from millions, the country needs California to lead and create a model for universal health coverage that is truly affordable, accessible, and comprehensive. Courage Campaign is helping to lead this work by building the broad and diverse coalition that it will take to move this forward. Our quarterly California Progressive Convenings, established in 2010, bring together progressive leaders across issues from more than 250 organizations –

which reaches millions of Californians in print and digital formats. It is the only guide in the state that shows the endorsements of 15 leading progressive organizations (including ACLU, Planned Parenthood, AAAJ, and Sierra Club) on all statewide ballot measures.

Courage Campaign’s Spirit of Courage Awards honors California’s progressive champions. Recent honorees include State Senator Holly J. Mitchell (far right) in 2016, and Molly Munger and Steve English (below), co-founders of the Advancement Project, in 2015.

You can join us today at CourageCampaign.org and on Facebook and Twitter. We’ll keep you up to date on what’s happening in Sacramento and around the state. And, we’ll ask you to take actions when your voice, presence, and support is needed most.

grassroots organizers, labor leaders, policymakers, advocates, researchers, and funders – to break down silos and build power in the statewide progressive movement. Held four times a year, the

Convenings move between the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles.

Together, we will stand behind courageous leaders who are fighting for the health, well-being, and shared prosperity of women, children, and communities throughout our state.

Courage Campaign is also known for its bilingual Progressive Voter Guide

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At Bayer innovation is part of our DNA. But it’s not something that happens exclusively in laboratories. We see it as being open to new and unconventional approaches and perspectives. Our working culture is driven by our passion

and the fascination to think ahead. That is why we encourage you to question the status quo and constantly think beyond the obvious. It takes imagination, ambition and courage to find answers to society’s most pressing questions.

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The Man Cave Held in conjunction with the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference

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Harlan Ward, Clark Rucker, Andrew Oliver Honorary Chair: Vice Mayor John J. Kennedy Man Cave Committee Members: Kyler Franklin Pastor Anthony McFarland Bill Hacket Danny Parker Reverend Jerred McDaniel Chuck Pulliam

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n behalf of Gamma Zeta Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, we want to welcome you to the “Man Cave.” It is a pleasure to join in partnership again with the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference to provide an experience that will enhance the knowledge and the importance of health awareness and disease prevention. Recognizing and preventing health problems is crucial, especially for men who tend to shy aware from health-related issues. This is the third year for the Man Cave and it keeps getting better each year.

will have a chance to interact with outstanding and dynamic speakers who are both engaging and resourceful. The Man Cave panel represents a collaborative group of physicians and experts spanning across a wide range of medical specialties and life style health disciplines.

The goal of the Man Cave is to give those attending an opportunity to take some time out of their busy schedule to relax and embark on the path to better health. Attendees

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All participants are invited to take the time; to relax, view the exhibits, enjoy the auxiliary activities, which include the ESPN monitor, Bid Whist and dominoes games and haircuts from our volunteer barbers. Please unwind and chill out and just have lots of fun today!

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Greetings from the Honorary Chair of The Man Cave

Hon. John J. Kennedy Vice-Mayor, City of Pasadena Dear Friends, As Vice Mayor of the City of Pasadena, and Honorary Chair for the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty & Empowerment Conference & Expo Man Cave, it is my pleasure and honor to welcome you to this distinct educational, and potentially life-changing, opportunity. he conference brings together women, men, community-based health organizations, medical professionals, T and beauty experts from across the country to discuss and exchange vital health-related information. Furthermore, this full-day event aims to empower participants to make better decisions about their health, wellness, and lifestyle by sharing information on health matters, available services, resources and ways to influence health policy. This year’s conference proudly boasts 80 vendors, boutique shopping, free health screenings, dynamic workshops and charismatic speakers. The City of Pasadena is fortunate that the So Cal Women’s Conference and Expo is now part of the fabric of our wonderful community. While you are here, I encourage you to enjoy all that our wonderfully diverse city offers: world-class museums, important monuments, unique restaurants and vibrant neighborhoods. Best wishes for a successful event! Respectfully yours, John J. Kennedy

Man Cave Invocation

Pastor Anthony McFarland Abundant Harvest Christian Center

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astor Anthony McFarland founded Abundant Harvest Christian Center, in April 2000 with his beautiful wife Micheline. Together their aim is to Connect and Lift People up in Christ to Shift, Change, and Grow to Fulfill Their Destiny!

Abundant Harvest LIFT exist to see people and families LIFTED UP by breaking generational curses, strongholds, and traits that cause self-destruction in people’s lives and homes through the love and power of God! It has been said with the right information, revelation of God’s covenant plan and a mutual will to succeed people can be healed, delivered and set free from generational curses and behaviors that would destroy them. It’s all about God’s love, faith, family and destiny! LIFT’s purpose is to prepare people from every walk in life, nation, tribe, people and language to stand before the throne and declare the goodness of God, as we are Living In Faith Together.

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anny Parker has 30 years of corporate legal, financial and strategic planning experience in various industries. After practicing corporate law in Silicon Valley, he served as Assistant Treasurer and Strategic Planning Manager for a Fortune 500 construction materials firm where he secured credit facilities, acquired real property assets and materials firms; and analyzed operations that led to over $1 million in savings and recovered funds. He currently provides financial and legal services to vending machine manufacturers. Danny is a member of the California Bar and has an Industrial Engineering, MBA and law degree from Stanford. He has headed and served on numerous Stanford boards and clubs; chairs a local community center renovation steering committee.

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Man Cave Speakers

Andrew M. Lowy, MD, FACS Chief, Division of Surgical Oncology, Professor of Surgery, Moores UC San Diego Cancer Center

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ndrew M. Lowy, MD serves as Professor of Surgery, Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology and Leader of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Unit at the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. Dr. Lowy’s clinical and research interests are in the area of pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancer. Since 2005, Dr. Lowy has served as the surgical liaison for the Pancreatic Cancer Committee of the Southwest Oncology Group. From 2007-2016 he served as co-chair for the National Cancer Institute’s Pancreatic Cancer Task Force, and was elected chair in 2016. Dr. Lowy also serves on the board of the National Pancreas Foundation and as chair elect of the scientific and medical advisory board for the Pancreatic Cancer Action network. Currently, Dr. Lowy serves as the surgical principal investigator of RTOG 0848, the largest pancreatic cancer adjuvant trial ever to be conducted in the U.S. He previously served on the editorial board of the Annals of Surgical Oncology as section editor for pancreatic tumors, and has served as section editor for translational research since 2015. Dr. Lowy’s laboratory co-developed the first genetically engineered mouse model of pancreatic cancer and currently focuses on the study of tyrosine kinase signaling, preclinical therapeutics and preclinical modeling in pancreatic cancer. His laboratory has been continuously funded by the NIH since 1999.

Kevin Toney Musician, composer, author and speaker “THE FAST & FURIOUS MAN”

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his workshop will focus on the adventure men can have in experiencing an exciting, loving and rewarding love relationship. It will examine the thrill of why men cheat on their spouses and think this behavior is okay. Men will be empowered with tools to help them become fast and furious in staying faithful in their love relationships! Bio: Kevin Toney, 2x Grammy nominated musician, composer, author and speaker, gained international fame as one of the founding members of The Blackbyrds. Their hit songs, “Walking In Rhythm” and “Rock Creek Park” rose to the top of the Pop, R&B and Jazz charts. As a solo-performing artist, Kevin’s hit song, “Kings” that you’ve heard over the years on Radio Station 94.7 The Wave has garnered much success. Kevin is also an in-demand speaker across the Country with focus on “the spiritual health of men and their marital and family relationships.” Kevin has presented his message and music on “Hour Of Power” and TBN, “Praise the Lord” and is Men’s Ministry Leader at LUMC in Lynwood, CA. His acclaimed book “The Virtuous Man ~ Breaking The Men’s Code” addresses misconceptions (“Men’s Code”) that men learn from an early age regarding marriage and family. He shares how God brought him out of infidelity to saving his marriage of then 25+ years and in the process broke the “Code.” Kevin’s latest book, “Super Glue Your Love Relationship,” intends to help bond, grow and keep your love relationship unbreakable.

Timothy Freitas, MS, RN Clinical Support Specialist at Bayer Oncology, University of California, San Francisco

“Understanding Advanced Prostate Cancer that has Spread to the Bones”

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Bio: Mr. Freitas is the Bayer Clinical Support Specialist covering the San Francisco Bay and Greater Los Angeles Areas. He previously worked for Novartis, Stanford Medical Center, UCSF Medical Center and Beth Israel-Deaconess in Boston. He received his BS in Nursing from UMASS Amherst and his MS In Oncology and Genomics from UCSF. 46

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Man Cave Luncheon Keynote Speaker

Kittles, Ph.D. • HalfRick Page Ad for the So. Cal R Women’s Health Conference & Expo City of Hope

ick Kittles, Ph.D., is Professor and founding director of the Division of Health Equities within the Department of Population Sciences at the City of Hope (COH). He is also Associate Director of Health Equities of COH Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Kittles is well known for his research of prostate cancer and health disparities among African Americans. Dr. Kittles’ research has focused on understanding the complex issues surrounding race, genetic ancestry, and health disparities. Dr. Kittles received a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from George Washington University in 1998. His first faculty appointment was at Howard University where he helped establish the National Human Genome Center at Howard University.

Over the last twenty years he has been at the forefront of the development of ancestry-informative genetic markers, and how genetic ancestry can be quantified and utilized in genomic studies on disease risk and outcomes. His work has shown the impact of genetic variation across populations in pharmacogenomics, biomarker discovery, and disease gene mapping. Although a major focus of Dr. Kittles’ work over the past years has been on measuring and utilizing West African admixture in studies of genetic disease among African Americans, presently he is expanding his research focus to further include Latino and Native American populations to further enhance the robustness of the experimental design of his research studies. Dr. Kittles has NIH-funded projects to study genetic and environmental modifiers of serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D levels in order to improve our understanding of the role serum Vitamin D plays in health disparities. He is leading a multi-site collaboration studying modifiers of serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and their role on prostate cancer susceptibility. In 2010 Dr. Kittles was named in Ebony magazine’s “The Ebony Power 100.” Ebony selected the nation’s top 100 African-American “power players” in sports, academia, religion, business, environment, science & tech, entertainment, arts and letters, fashion, politics, media, activism and health. In March of 2012 Dr. Kittles presented the Keynote Address to the United Nations General Assembly, “International Day of Remembrance of Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.” Recently Dr. Kittles was named by The Huffington Post as one of “50 Iconic Black Trailblazers Who Represent Every State In America.” Dr. Kittles has published over 160 research articles on prostate cancer genetics, Race and Genetics, and health disparities.

Celebrating 101 years of Innovation The Boeing Company salutes the So Cal Women’s Conference & Expo on your 17th Amazing Year ! Congratulations Lena !

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Fashion Show 2017 Greetings! This fall of 2017 we celebrate

Fashion Show Executive Director Elizabeth Ellis

you! Women, men, young adults and children; serving in our community, in our country, in our world; and doing it with finesse, flair, and faithfully committed to taking care of yourselves. We applaud you for taking time out of your busy lifestyles to focus on Health and Wellness, becoming more knowledgeable and informed on how to be the best powerful you.

Being influential, as you take the information you have learned today and share it with action, word and deed; that we may see a decline in obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cancer and many other diseases that plague our communities and world at large. Today we close out this conference with women and men that are powerful, forcible, influential, successful, convincing, and compelling with synchronized style.

One Strut Models: Tnisha Fififta, Lauren Allen, Desiree Glover, Nikol Davis, Erin Green, Nicole Spruill

ONE STRUT One sound … one rhythm … one movement … One Strut is not your average fashion show! We are a runway entertainment group dominating catwalks through choreographed, synchronized movements with a rhythmic flair; and we’re ready to bring our show to your city!

The models will strut and glide in the designers’ clothes in less than a half an hour as they take us on a worthwhile journey of fun and bliss. We want you to sit back and enjoy yourself as we travel the world together. “Let us manage life well, that we may enjoy it well!”

I would like to thank all of you who helped me in any way, and all my partners: Clark Rucker, Boeing, Katy Townsend of Katy’s Salon, Justin and Melissa of StarMakers Costumes & Vintage, Pasadena City College College Cosmetology Dept., makeup artist Shawnette Hammon, the volunteers who helped and assisted the models as dressers, Dir. of Consumer Experience Lauren Sutton of Brighton Collectibles, and our DJs Andre and Michael Thompson of “The Brothers Thompson.” Thank you to our awesome Designers: Tina Summers, Madeline K. Couture, Michi Walden, and Kasandra and Diane of Velvet Monkey. And thank you to our elegant models! Thank you to my husband and sons Redell, Jairus and Jahmal for their continual support.

One Strut was founded by a group of six educated, professional models who saw a void in the fashion industry after the end of Ebony Fashion Fair. Standing tall after rejection, strife, and adversity, these women united as One Strut which is not just James an entertainment group, but a ministry. A ministry Anderson representing perseverance, purpose, courage, and IV faith. Through our gifts and talents, we seek to inspire others to see themselves as God sees them; fearfully and wonderfully made. We encourage women of all shapes, sizes, and skin tones to walk boldly and confidently in the gifts that God has given them. We stand together as “One for William Substance, Tenacity, and Righteousness under Davis Truth” – One S.T.R.U.T.!

Thank You to our additional models:

One Strut models bring each garments to life with dynamic personality and engaging energy. Our signature style and vibrant fashions that captivate audiences, combined with a versatility to cater our choreography to the client make One Strut a sensation not to miss!

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Our Featured Designers: MADELINE KAY COUTURE

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Madeline K Couture was established in 2003 by Madeline K Smith. The designer’s love for the process of creating fashion began with a seed planted on her 8th birthday. Her grandmother, a retail store seamstress, gave a miniature sewing machine to Madeline and her sister. She showed her granddaughters how to use it and the love for sewing began from that point.

Tina (Lola) Summers label is an eco-friendly clothing line that draws from our past to create new and innovative pieces that will inspire the everyday women. The collection consists of urban, trendy and classic looks for every day personalities. These romantic pieces were created from once loved items like, vintage dresses, ribbons and bottoms. We believe that you don’t have to follow the latest trends but in fact become one the next trendsetters. “Keep dreaming and walk into your destiny.”

The designer’s point of view has influences from her mother’s loved for glamour, her father’s fondness for classic sophistication, along with her own love for old Hollywood fashions. The combination of these elements is a consistent theme that runs throughout Madeline K Couture’s collections. With a lifetime of experience in creating fashion, Madeline has spent the last 13 years transforming her passion and natural talent from a hobby to a respected woman’s clothing design and manufacturing company. During the building process, Madeline has forged solid relationships with couture-level manufacturers, contractors and suppliers. From conception to final product, Madeline K Couture is proudly made in the USA. Creating classic clothing with contemporary details for the modern woman, Madeline uses some of the finest fabrics to create a brand that revisits the feminine power of previous decades and pairs them with a balanced mixture of today’s trends. The silhouettes are a blend of sophistication and femininity; the fabrications are rich and distinctive; and the garments are scene stealing.

VELVET MONKEY Velvet Monkey Fashion Designs was developed out of a necessity to express a Fashion Idea of Freedom and Sophistication. Velvet Monkey strives to maintain a since of originality in their artistic concept. Each Velvet Monkey piece is and remains different. Through the eyes of Diane and daughter Kasandra, it is their true desire as artists to design and produce clothes that are comfortable, colorful, fun unique in design and original in concept for each individual client. Velvet Monkey is known their outstanding custom made denim wear. They take Denim to a higher Plato. Velvet Monkey’s denim skirts are a work of art, each piece is designed to make the woman of today feel and look marvelous. Not to exclude their indoor/outdoor fashions, using raw silks, mud cloths, linen and more….“They cater to real women no matter the size they can take care of your fashion needs.”

MICHI KNITWEAR MICHI KNITWEAR is a company formed by Michele M. Walden McPhee that specializes in designing, creating and producing knitwear, mainly for women. MICHI KNITWEAR designs include skirts, tops, dresses, shawls, cover-ups and shrugs, she isn’t creating your grandmother’s knitwear but funky, sophisticated, sexy and chic knits. “As a couture knitwear designer the pieces are created to complement the full figure or slight frame, thus making a unique statement for all women. A Queens, NY native, Walden McPhee has been knitting over 20 years. “Originally knitting by hand for her daughters and herself, her work received recognition from family and friends, who began requesting me to make pieces for them. The process was time consumer, so when I decided to make it a business, I took a continuing education course at FIT to learn to use the hand knitting machine. “ After completing courses at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Walden McPhee became proficient in using the knitting machine to create the majority of her pieces using carefully selected yarns that vary from silks to rayon, wool to linen and run the gamut of colors from orange to muted tans to fuchsia and olive green. “Thus, MICHI KNITWEAR began from her passion for knitting.” Over the years MICHI has participated in designer’s competitions, photo shoots, numerous fashion shows and vending events with her one-of-a-kind or limited edition knitwear, many adorned with cowrie shells, MICHI’s trademark. These pieces can also be considered “wearable art” for women who are fashion forward, confident, creative and seeking to be stylish and sexy. So, the off-the-shoulder designs, hip-hugging evening attire or loose and breezy summer afternoon wear makes MICHI the perfect on the go, all season fashion collection.

Located in the heart of Inglewood next to Faithful Central Church, Velvet Monkey clothing is timeless and that’s what makes this mother and daughter team so dynamic. So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty and Empowerment Conference & Expo 2017

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Doctors for Health & Wellness Foundation

NAMI Los Angeles County Council

Southern California Reproductive Center

Alzheimer’s Association

Dr. Cherilyn Lee

Nature’s Bakery

Susan G. Komen Foundation

American Cancer Society

Easy Choice Health Plan

New York Life

Tampon Tribe

Arbonne International

EDD State Disability Insurance

Nice & Bella

Armstrong Garden

Evolution Design Lab

Office of Women’s Health

The Foundation for Living Beauty

Farm Fresh To You

Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Tsehai Publishers

AT&T

Green Street Dental The Smile Agency

Pasadena/Altadena Links

Bayer Health Care

Harbage Consulting

Be The Match

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Pasadena Commission on the Status of Women

Tyent Water for Wellness – Jerry Robin, Premium Authorized Dealer

Blue Shield of California

Herban, Inc.

Pasadena Lions Club

ButterFli Technologies

Johnson & Johnson

Cal State LA SNA

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Pasadena Public Health Department

California Telephone Access Program

KL Image Group

Cancer Control Society

Arnold Family Funeral Services

Pasadena City College

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Planned Parenthood

Victoria Duque Creations

Qlarivia

Wells Fargo

Lugenia’s

Rad Net/Imaging Specialist of Pasadena

Western Dental & Orthodontics

Care 1st Health

Mercymie Naturals

Senior Helpers

Woods and Valentine Mortuary

ChapCare

Methodist Hospital

Sharsheret

Youngevity

City of Hope

Mr. G. Sophisticated Silk

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Building partnerships for stronger communities.

More than just a place to live, a community is a place where people come together to support one another. We are a proud to sponsor the So Cal Women’s Health/Beauty Conference & Expo. THE VALUE OF PERFORMANCE.

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ButterFli offers new path for assisted transport services

By Adam McKibbin

How can a business help give disabled people access to the world? That’s one of the main questions behind ButterFLi, a company created in 2016, to provide on-demand assisted transportation to Southern Californians with disabilities. And already, the company is angling to go national. Theirs is not exactly an overnight success story, though. For nearly two decades prior to starting ButterFLi, Delilah Lanoix and John Harris ran a transportation company for riders with disabilities. They grew the business from four vehicles to 170, yet maintained a desire to offer an even more transformational service.

Downard says. As they discuss the business, the three co-founders often excitedly riff on each other’s ideas, and occasionally poke playful fun at each other. An early management challenge involved agreeing on messaging to reach transportation providers that were resistant to changes in their well-established and relatively effective processes. But when opinions diverge, the co-founders return to the central mission of ButterFLi: what’s going to change the lives of the people who use the company’s service?

“In our normal transportation For many business, passengers, reliable everything is and respectful scheduled,” says on-demand Harris, noting transportation that passengers represents a typically book significant change their rides 24 to in quality of life. 48 hours—or To set themselves even a week—in apart from advance. “What ButterFli founders John Harris, competitors, was lacking was Delilah Lanoix and Andrew Downard ButterFLi focuses on-demand on service and sensitivity. Drivers are transportation for people with special extensively vetted, and trained in a robust needs.” safety and sensitivity curriculum that’s The tipping point came with the unique to ButterFLi. emergence of transportation network A rider’s first exposure is often through companies, such as Uber and Lyft. “We an organization that has contracted saw a vision of how software could rapidly change this industry,” says Lanoix. ButterFLi. Shortly after it was created, the company began offering ADA-compliant Turning to their networks, Lanoix and roadside assistance to AAA customers. Harris combed Los Angeles for people The company recently signed a contract with a record of building successful with the South Central Los Angeles software companies. The search led Regional Center, an organization that them to Andrew Downard, who joined provides services to more than 300,000 them as a co-founder of ButterFLi (the residents with developmental disabilities. spelling stands for “Freedom Leading to ButterFLi doesn’t own vehicles or Independence”). employ drivers. Instead, the companies Downard’s background always was uses its software platform to connect rooted in using data and technology to providers and riders. But they don’t stop solve logistical challenges and was suited at facilitating; they also work with their to help with ButterFLi’s mission. providers to optimize their operations “None of us could do this separately,” and get all of their logistics in order.

“We’re bringing options,” says Downard. “We’re saying ‘In between your dropoffs and pick ups, do you want to make an extra couple hundred bucks? You’re already paying your driver, you already own the vehicle.’” For example, if a provider’s fleet is used only 40 to 50 percent of the time, leveraging ButterFLi’s software could make the utilization rate jump to 80 percent. “We’re changing the way transportation providers think about what they can do,” says Lanoix. “They were not thinking that they could offer a demand service for a reasonable price. We show them how to do that.” In the near future, as their network expands, the company also plans to leverage its collective buying power to assist individual providers with insurance rates and fuel prices. “We can both improve their service and impact their budgets,” says Lanoix. “The typical non-emergency medical transportation industry had been inundated with typical brokers. We don’t recognize ourselves as brokers.” ButterFLi wants their providers to grow with them, and the ButterFLi team credits Chase with helping facilitate this growth. Working with Chase Merchant Services, they have faster payments, and a move to an automated clearing house will accelerate the process even further. For its own growth, ButterFLi plans to move fast, growing from thousands of rides per week in fourth quarter 2017 to tens of thousands of rides per week by second quarter 2018. “It’s all about growth,” says Downard. “We’re a nascent company but we’ve already found a lot of different markets where our message is beyond resonant and where we’ve gotten incredible traction. Now it’s about refining and packaging what works in the Southwest and spreading it nationally.”

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Conference Executive Team

Hon. Kathryn Barger Conference Co-Chair

Christine Martin Young Women’s Commission

Jihee Huh Conference Co-Chair

Danny Parker Communications

Elizabeth Ellis Fashion Show

Jerry Robin Magazine

Denise Morey Reservations

Patty Onagan Press/Social Media

Beverley Morgan-Sandoz Workshop Presenters

Gerry Sudduth Exhibitors

Conference Leadership Team

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Certificates/ Proclamations Marilyn Commodore

Decorations Alma Stokes

Keynote Speakers/ Speaker Series Noreen Sullivan

Outreach Annette Spence

Training Director Haidee Lagunday

Volunteer Director Sergé Nelson

Digital Media & AV Zenobia Millet

Man Cave Harlan Ward

Twitter Linda Birch

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Green Room Director Juanita Tillman

Green Room Director Lynnette West

Man Cave Clark Rucker

Man Cave Andrew Oliver

VIP Lounge Director Angela Williams Exterior & Interior Decorator

Writer Kelly Russell

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Gerry Sudduth, Director Camille Dudley, Assistant Beverly Bogard Qwendolyn Price

DECORATION COMMITTEE

Alma Stokes, Chair Norma Bell Edichi Byerly Diane Franklin Denise Jones Tonia Scipio Julie Woodyard

DIGITAL MEDIA & AV

Zenobia Millet, Chair

FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE

Elizabeth Ellis, Director Pasadena City College Cosmetology Program Andre Thompson Michael Thompson Katy Townsend

GREEN ROOM

Juanita West-Tillman, Co-Director Lynette West, Co-Director Dr. Phyllis Beech Valencia Galloway Gina Tervalon

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS/SPEAKER SERIES:

Noreen Sullivan, Director Zenobia Millet

LOGISTICS TEAM

Char Bland Edichi Byerly Susana Porras, Jana West

MAGAZINE

Jerry Robin, Director Kelly Russell

MAN CAVE COMMITTEE

Executive Team: Andrew Oliver Clark Rucker Harlan Ward committee: Kyler Franklin Bill Hacket Pastor Jerred McDaniel

MAN CAVE COMMITTEE, CONT’D. Pastor Anthony McFarland Danny Parker Chuck Pulliam Kevin Toney Juanita West-Tillman Lynette West Mario Williams

OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Annette Spence, Chair Sachii Hiroshiki Rev. Nolanda Love Susana Porras Jana West

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

Patty Onagan, Director DeBorrah Carter Desiree Doubroux Dr. Malika Hendry Porsha House Lydia Mojica Jennipha-Laurén Nielsen Sondra Anita Primm Kelly Russell Monique Stennis

REGISTRATION/TABLE HOST/ R.S.V.P.

Denise Morey, Director

RESOLUTIONS/ PROCLAMATION

Marilyn Commodore, Chair Lydia Mojica Julia Waters

SOCIAL MEDIA

Linda Birch, Chair Andrew Delgado Kevin Reed

SWAG BAG COMMITTEE

Elise Mallory, Co-Chair Denise Morey, Co-Chair Ariana Barrett Allisonne Crawford Porsha House Denise Jones Lorie Lieberman Sondra Anita Primm Rene Richards Mrs. Yarborough

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Haidee Lagunday, Chair Wendy Blanco Stella Franco-Allen Veronica Jones Pamela Kermgard Rev. Nolanda Love Gwen McMullins Barbara Washington

WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

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In-Kind Donors

Thank you to our In-Kind donors: Abundant Harvest Lift Church – Pastor Anthony McFarland

Lincoln Café

Tampon Tribe

Little Flower Candy Store

The Walk-In Closet

American Cancer Society Andrew Oliver & Associates

Methodist Hospital of Southern California

Tyent Water – Jerry Robin www.StopBottledWaterWaste.com

Angela Williams Design

Motions

United Exchange Corporation

Bayer Corporation

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California

UPS

Boeing ChapCare Brighton Collectibles Pilar Flynn, Disney Ellen’s Silkscreening Evolution Design Herbalife Nutrition Johnson & Johnson Kaiser Permanente

PCC Cosmetology PCC Nursing School Planned Parenthood Rodale Company Clark Rucker State of California Employment Development Office

Wear To Inspire Apparel Wescom Credit Union Westlyn Realtors – Juanita West Tillman & Lynnette West Alicia Morris – Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds

Wanu Water Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Zenify A very special thank you to The Walk-In Closet – Rene Richards Thank you to Dianne Lewis of Alkebu-lan Cultural Center

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Community Partners African American Women’s Network

Ellen’s Silkscreening

Methodist Hospital

Soroptimist Altadena – Pasadena

FAME Church – Pasadena

Metropolitan Baptist Church

Fantasy Tours

NAACP Altadena

Susan G. Komen for the Cure LA County

FAP Foothill Aids Project

NAACP Pasadena

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Pasadena Chapter

Foothill Unity Center

American Cancer Society

Gamma Phi Delta Sorority

National Congress of Black Women

Be the Match

Glendale Adventist Academy

NCNW – San Gabriel Valley Section

Bethel Church

Healthy Start

Office of Women’s Health

Janet Braun

Huntington Memorial Hospital Jackie Robinson Center – Seniors

Valuable Volunteers

Bree Nicholos Center

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Greater California

Jeane Ward

Pasadena Police Department

Vessels of Hope

Brighton

KABC-7

City of Hope

Kaiser Permanente

Pasadena Public Health Department

Villa Park Community Center

Cancer Control Society

Katey’s Salon

PCC Cosmotology Department

Wells Fargo

City of Pasadena

Phi Delta Kappa, National Sorority of

West Covina Police Department

Community Health Alliance of Pasadena (CHAP)

LLKennedy & Associates Maternal and Child Health Care Access

Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley

Ziquin Educational Group

Media Technologies Marketing

Sassy Survivor Foundation

All Saints Church All Saints Healthcare

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Pasadena Alumnae Chapter

Teena Hostovich The Rose Breast Cancer Society The W Personal Relations – Events The Walk In Closet UPS US Food & Drug Administration

Villa Park Headstart

YWCA

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Advertising Index AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Kaiser Permanente. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Hon. Kathryn Barger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Ken Hui . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Bayer Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Blue Shield of California. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Methodist Hospital of Southern California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover, 16-17, Inside Back Cover

Boeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Northrup Grumman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

ButterFLi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Southern California. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

PAFCO/Pete’s Seafood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside Back Cover

Capital Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Pasadena City College Noncredit Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

ChapCare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Southern California Gas Company. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 City National Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 City of Hope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Comerica Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Congresswoman Judy Chu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Design Essentials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Dickerson Employee Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

The California Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The Mindful Nut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 The Spot Gourmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Tampon Tribe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Tyent Anti-Oxidant Alkaline Water (Jerry Robin). . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 UEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Ellens Silkscreening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

UPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

USC Marshall School of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Evolution Design Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Wells Fargo Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Herbalife Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Westlyn Realtors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Huntington Hospital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Ziquin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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