Society LEAP: left: Lorna Riley (Leap to Success Advisory Council), Sandy Behe (Leap to Success Advisory Council), Michele Cooney (Leap to Success Advisory Council), Ruth Batton (2009 Leap to Success graduate), Dana Bristol-Smith (Leap to Success founder)
LEAP: above: Nikki Mayer, Brittany Simpson, Leonard Simpson, Candice Edwin, Sandy Behe (Leap to Success Advisory Council), Carly Blalock LEAP: below: Julie Manriquez, Maureen Weber, Stephanie Noon, Bettina Osborne, Missy Murray
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Riffs Music, OB Surf & Skate team up to host Baja retreat 5-16. Riffs Acoustic Music in Bird “Throughout the days, music Rock and Ocean Beach Surf and lessons, yoga and meditation Skate are combining their talents classes, and surf to host an all-inclulessons will be sive Baja surf and offered, all of this yoga camp retreat plus the balance on Memorial Day of relaxation in weekend. The another country retreat will offer at a ridiculously music lessons, cheap price,” said yoga, meditation Schenk. “Riffs classes and surf believes health sessions at a private and positivity resort on the Mexishouldn’t cost can coast. much, so we’re Riffs Acoustic making it as Music offers a cheap as we posunique combinasibly can.” tion of services, ranging from The price is all-inclusive, instrument sales, music lessons including transportation from and repairs to daily outdoor yoga lessons and workshops. San Diego, healthy meals, lodging and equipment. For more Riffs yoga director Shawna information, visit www.oceanSchenk and her team of yoga experience.net, call (619) 225instructors will take their lessons 0674 or email obsurfshop@yafour hours south of the border hoo.com. from May 25-29, for $500 per — Mariko Lamb adult or $250 for children ages
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G-12: above: Sally B. Thornton, Doreen Schonbrun, Dr. Matthew Waxman (guest speaker), Reena Horowitz
$100 value
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inal dozen members and is now called “Group of 12 and Friends.” For the May meeting, Doreen came up with another excellent speaker: Dr. Matthew Waxman, of UCLA’s Department of Emergency Medicine. He gave a fascinating talk about life in the emergency room, and although several in the audience knew, nobody openly revealed that Dr. Waxman is, in fact, Doreen’s son.
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Dana Bristol-Smith knew that learning public speaking skills helped her to start her own company, work with executives in top firms and have a great career. She noticed that women, in particular, were
looked at and listened to in entirely new ways when they had confidence and self-esteem. When she thought about who needed these skills the most — women who were victims of domestic violence and homelessness — she realized she could help them change, and perhaps even save, their lives. In 2008, she founded Leap to Success, an organization that trains and coaches women. The 10-week Transformation Leadership programs have already helped about 200 San Diego women, and when Promo Ventures owner/CEO Lee Anne Davis attended one of their graduations last fall, she was so touched that she decided
to help raise money for Leap’s efforts. She joined with Kristi Peiper (event chairwoman), Laura Martella and “Gentleman Norman” (honorary chairs), and Leonard Simpson (fashion show producer) to host “Leap Into Fashion,” held recently at the W Hotel. About 300 guests enjoyed drinks and tasty treats, boutique shopping from 15 women-owned businesses and two runway shows. The event gave Leap to Success added funding and visibility. Eventually, the founder hopes to make Leap’s programs available to women across the country. “Don’t keep this a secret, because it’s too important,” she said. “There are so many women who need it.”
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