one day FUN FILLED event for 'all things women'

• A STORY INSIDE
• AMD LANDSCAPING
• AQUA LIVING
• ARBONNE
• ARTISTRY COLLABORATIVE
• ATHENAS
• ATLANTIC AUDIOLOGY
• AXA ADVISORS
• BABY BLOOM NEWBORN CARE
• BAYCOAST BANK
• BEAUTY GOURMET
• BeLIVE COACHING & CONSULTING
• CASANOVA REMODELING COMPANY
• CHANGING THE FUTURE OUTCOME
• CONCETTA'S BEAN TO BAR
• CORNERSTONE COMMERCIAL CAPITAL
• DESTINATION DRIVEN
• DOTERRA DROPS 4WELLNESS
• DRAGON QUEEN'S LAIR
• EDUCATION BY ENTERTAINMENT
• EMRIS SYNERGY
• ENHANCE BUSINESS CONSULTING
• ESBE DESIGNS
• FAT FACE GARDEN CITY
• HAIR STRAIGHTENERS
• HALF FULL LLC
• HD3 CONSULTANTS
• HEALTH COACH SHELBY
• HELIO'S NATURAL HEALTH
• HOUSE OF COLOUR 
• HOUSEWARES INTERNATIONAL
• HUB INTERNATIONAL NE
• HULAFROG
• IMAGO RELATIONSHIPS 
• INN SEASON RESORTS
• ISAGENIX
• JANINE PASSARETTI-MOLLOY
• JMF DEZIGNS JEWELRY
• KITCHEN OPTIONS
• L&M PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
• LEAF FILTER
• LIPSENSE
• LOTUS LIFE DESIGNS
• MAE ORGANIZATION 
• MASSAGE ENVY
• MASSEY AND ASSOCIATES
• MILK MONEY
• MOMI BADGES
• MONAT
• MUMS ON A MISSION
• MYRIAD GENETICS/TOLLGAGE RADIOLOGY
• NEORA
• NEW U LIFE
• NEW YORK LIFE
• NEWPRO
• NORTHPOINT BANK
• OAK STREET HEALTH
• PAMPERED CHEF
• PAPARAZZI DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
• POP ON THE BLOCK
• PRUVIT KETO
• PURE HAVEN
• PURE ROMANCE
• RESCOM
• RHODY SMOKE
• RI LOCK AND KEY PHOTOS
• RI VEGAN AWARENESS
• SASHA DALE PHOTOGRAPHY
• SISEL INTERNATIONAL
• SOULFRESH PROTEINS
• SPLENDOR OF FLORENCE
• STANDING STOCKINGS
• STICKS N STONES HEALING GIFTS
• SYMBOL OF LOVE JEWELRY
• THE GRANNY SQUIBB
• THE POLACEK CENTER FOR PLASTIC SURGERY
• THE POTENTIAL-U
• THE VASCULAR EXPERTS
• TOUCHSTONE
• UNIVERSE LETTERS
• WHITE LION REAL ESTATE
• WIGS AND WELLNESS
• WILLIES SUPERBREW
• XOL DESIGNS
• YOUNG LIVING

12:00 FOYER STAGE:  

How To Eat and Exercise However You Want - Without Sabotaging Results

In this presentation you will learn the secrets and science behind having the mind and body transformation of your dreams, without sacrificing the foods and drinks you love and having to spend endless hours in the gym. We will cover the 3 key pillars to achieving epic results, that are scientifically proven, ruthlessly tested and easily delivered in a system that works 100% of the time! No fad diets, gimmicks, potions, pills, etc… only real food, results-oriented, doable action steps. So If you are looking for a lifestyle-friendly, sustainable process that will give you results forever you won’t want to miss this presentation.

Matt Travis of The Potential  U, holds a Masters in Health; PE, Certified Function Strength Coach, Certified Precision Nutrition Pro Coach, Certified Wildfit Coach, FMS Certified, and a non-stop life long, learner. I have been a full-time teacher for 14 years, ran a fitness facility for 6 years and now run an online health program the empowers busy professional women to transform their bodies and mindset so they can achieve a healthy sustainable lifestyle.

12:30 FOYER STAGE:  

When the last bell rang: A Story of TRAGEDY, STRUGGLE, FAITH, LOVE and most of all HOPE

After suddenly losing her husband, Janine struggled to handle the grief and overwhelming emotions that followed. There were days she didn’t think she would survive, let alone be happy again. She believed that God and the universe had other plans for her and that the same is true for each and every one of us. No matter what direction you think your life should take, fate may have something entirely different in store for you. 

Janine Passaretti-Molloy holds a Bachelors degree in both Psychology and Elementary Education. She is currently attending Graduate school working towards a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband Dennis, three beautiful daughters, Jacqueline, Victoria and Olivia and their dog Sonny. Her strong faith in a higher power has kept her moving forward giving her the strength, determination and courage to tell her story. When the Last Bell Rang is her first novel. 

1:00 FOYER STAGE: 

Smart Women – Smart Retirement. Are you on track for the retirement you’re dreaming about?

Women face DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT financial challenges than men during retirement, and let’s face it:  MOST FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS AREN’T EVEN SPEAKING YOUR LAUNGUAGE.  Align your money with what matters to you most – retirement is supposed to be about far more than just finances! Discover the good news for women facing and enjoying retirement. You will learn 3 simple steps you can make to help take control of your financial future before and during retirement. When your values are clear, financial decisions become easier!

Jeff Massey is the President of Massey and Associates, Inc. and a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional with more than three decades of experience.  Jeff hosts the popular radio show Massey on Money™ and is a frequent speaker at financial conferences and seminars.  Jeff is the author of Massey on Money™, an Amazon best seller, and makes guest appearances on the Money Matters segment of The Rhode Show.

1:30 FOYER STAGE: 

YES! You are Creative!

Everyone is creative and it is essential to discover our talents and explore our full potential. This talk will explore the importance of developing a creative practice.  We will talk about simple steps to increase creative pursuits.  Creativity is just like exercising, the more we delve into creative outlets the stronger our imagination and the more confident in our abilities will develop.  Creativity is NOT just about being artistic, it is about becoming fully realized.

JoAnn Bromley of Artistry Collaborative has a BA from RI College.  She has been immersed in the performing and visual arts for 35+years.  It is her passion to inspire and encourage creativity in everyone, especially those who do not believe they are creative, because EVERYONE IS!  Artistry Collaborative is her lifelong dream come true!

2:00 FOYER STAGE: 

10 Principals to Reaching Your Individual Goals

10 principles of Life & how they can help anyone reach their individual goals by understanding, “Progress not perfection.” Principles are, Gratitude, passion, exercise,  mentoring, inspiring, resilience, circle of influence, reading daily, discipline yourself, give back.  Life is about LIVING, INSPIRING others, FINDING our individual purpose & EVOLVING into who it is we ultimately want to become.  Everyone has a their own unique journey and here are some tips to help you keep on track. 

Josh Gorra,  graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 2004 with a BS in financial services management. He is passionate about sharing short stories around “time value of life” mindset merging both personal and professional lives.  He shares this  mindset and is now branching out in coaching individual people & sales teams through this  10 principle mindset & ultimately assist them find “the drive within”.  

2:30 FOYER STAGE: 

Every bite, sip, moment are opportunities for health & beauty. Learn to make the most of them!

Beauty is simply inner health radiating out. This presentation concentrates on easy tips and tricks you can use in your everyday life that will help you make better use of the foods you are already eating so you can practice self-care, even during the most busy day, and always look and feel your best.

After becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner to heal an illness in her 20’s and struggling to take care of herself with a career and family in her 30’s, Kris Ravenscroft decided to dedicate her life to making self-care more convenient, so all women can always look and feel their best.

3:00 FOYER STAGE: 

How to Secure Financing for YOUR Business

A lot of people think they understand the process of securing a loan for their business until the day comes where they need one. There are many sources for securing financing but without the proper knowledge, research and preparation there are just as many if not more pit falls. TOPICS: Enhancement programs specifically for women and minority run businesses, Credit requirements and Business financials. 

Bill Wallace has been in the financial business for twenty-four years. He is the President of Cornerstone Commercial Capital. He been a resident of Warwick Neck for twenty years.

3:30 FOYER STAGE: Toxins: Protect Ur Family

4:00 FOYER STAGE: HUB INTERNATIONAL

12:00 BALLROOM STAGE: 

Vegan 101

Do you want to learn more about the vegan lifestyle? Are you curious to give veganism a try? Are looking for tips and tricks for living a healthier and more compassionate lifestyle. This presentation is for you! Laura will explore the reasons to go vegan and how to transition to and succeed in your new lifestyle. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, taste delicious vegan food and leave with recipes to get you inspired!

Laura Barlow   is a recognized speaker, vegan activist and animal advocate. She runs Rhode Island Vegan Awareness, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated   to advocating veganism for a more peaceful and just world   for all life. Laura has appeared on a variety of radio and television   programs and has many published articles.

12:30 BALLROOM STAGE: 

Financial Empowerment for Women and How to Attain It

Every woman whether in their personal life or their professional life needs to harness the power of their finances. A firm financial foundation will catapult you further than you can imagine. If you want to know how to take control of your life through the power of strategic and powerful money moves this presentation is for you.

Heather M Cassani has twelve years of experience in this field along with degrees in forensic accounting. When she is not running her business, she is empowering women through financial literacy workshops.

1:00 BALLROOM STAGE: 

Understanding the REAL Benefits of CBD Oil. Your CBD 101 to better health!

CBD has captured a great deal of scientific attention for its health benefits and scientists have enormous progress in understanding how CBD produces its calming, pain-reducing, anti-inflammatory effects in the body.   CBD has no “high” associated with other products such as THC.  Scientists have learned that CBD interacts with many different receptors, proteins, and other chemicals in the brain and are able to affect many of the body’s functions, from sleep-wake cycles and emotional regulation to inflammation, pain perception, and seizures. This presentation is your guide to CBD; it's benefits and how it can help you specifically.  

Michael J. Paliotta is Vice President of Rhody Smoke. Born in PVD, Mr. Paliotta is a Master of Filipino and Chinese Martial Arts holding the title of Guro. He is an expert in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Ayuervedic Medicine and Indigenous Wild Mushtooms and lectures regularly on the benefits of Homeopathic Therapy and Alternative Medicine. 

1:30 BALLROOM STAGE: 

Guiding Your Wild Child to Success

This talk is for Moms who are stressed and frustrated with their child’s behavior. I will teach a few key things you can do to improve your child’s behavior, no matter what it is – tantrums, aggressive behavior, or not doing what you ask – so that life at home becomes a whole lot easier. If you’re tired of all the yelling, and time outs, and the behavior isn’t changing, then this talk is for you. 

Julie Hatch has worked as a pediatric nurse practitioner for over 30 years and is a Mom of three boys. Her passion is kids, and her business is to help parents take the stress and confusion out of parenting. She is the creator of “Mums on a Mission: Consciously Connecting with our Kids”.

2:00 BALLROOM STAGE: 

Navigating Custody:  A Winning Plan for A High Quality Life

So you are divorced with kids… now what?  You need to become a master negotiator! And also create a new life as a single parent. As intelligent empowered women, we have a golden opportunity to handle custody arrangements and co-parenting situations with dignity and grace. Our children can benefit from our actions, not suffer. I have learned valuable tips and tools from the divorced women of my professional and transformational life, along with my own co-parenting experiences. The talk will include: - Custody arrangements.  What the heck is a 5 &2 and why does it work?- Using your kids’ absence to start a new income stream… not clean closets.-  When child support stops and you are angry.- Co-parenting at sports events and sharing a common purpose.- Holiday communications and the joy of technology. Navigating custody is an art!

Kim O’Hara’s high-profile book clients trust her coaching when writing their memoirs due to not just her two decades producing movies in Hollywood, but the navigation of her own ups and downs with divorce, parenting, career change, addiction, abuse and a battle with Achalasia.  Kim urges women to use their intuition to follow their dream paths, and to honor all the parts of their story.  She is the published author of the memoir, Kicking Abuse in the Ass.

2:30 BALLROOM STAGE: 

Trigger or Treasure? Transforming YOUR  Relationship Triggers

Ever wonder why you’re calmly talking and smiling with someone, and suddenly you’re lashing out at them over a seemingly trivial thing? WTF? The culprit—a trigger. Triggers are like hidden trip-wires that are inadvertently set-off in us by something someone says or does. This presentation will teach a 7-step process that reveals the hidden roots of triggers and changes them from relationship kryptonite to a relationship cure.

Paula M. Smith, M.Div., M.A., MFT is an Advanced Imago Therapist, Workshop Presenter and Author. For over 20 years Paula has helped individuals, newlyweds, and long-term married couples break out of marital gridlock using a wonderfully sensible, practical method called Imago. She is the co-Founder of Imago Relationships Providence which is dedicated to helping real people unscramble the real problems of living together.

3:00 BALLROOM STAGE:  

Be Fearless. Dare to be YOU

A call to ignite the passion and purpose to empower the warrior women inside us all.

During this interactive mind-shifting conversation, Ilhiana will take us on a journey of grit, empowerment and priceless wisdom to set aside the fears, anxieties, and self-criticism that hold us back, and become the women we are meant to be to live life to the fullest. 

After 20 years of a successful corporate career, Ilhiana Rojas Saldana decided to follow her passion for coaching and started her company BeLIVE to empower clients to maximize potential. As a wife, mother, and entrepreneur, Ilhiana understands the challenges and fears that come with growing your career and achieve the success you deserve.

3:30 BALLROOM STAGE LIVE FASHION SHOW

4:00 BALLROOM STAGE: Why Dieting Doesn’t Work

Statistics say 95% of diets fail. It’s no surprise that many of us have experienced this vicious cycle that has lead us to an unhealthy relationship with food. In this presentation, I explain to you our current Diet Culture and why it over-promises and under-delivers. Learning to nourish yourself and cultivate a better relationship with food and your body is key to lifelong health. 

Shelby Smith received her undergraduate degree from UNC Charlotte in Exercise Science. Upon graduation, she completed the Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching Program through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and also practices as an Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer. Her passion is teaching others what health and wellness looks like for them.

4:30 BALLROOM STAGE: 

Creating your BEST Resume so you can STAND OUT IN THE CROWD

Be a stronger, more empowered job candidate and a more confident professional when your resume ROARs (is Results Oriented And Relevant).  Network and present yourself efficiently and effectively in your 30 to 60 seconds elevator speeches, cover letters and interviews for success.  Stand out from the crowd! This program is applicable and FUN!!! Great for professionals, job candidates and students. Free 1:1 resume review and consultation at the conclusion of the program (time permitting). 

Dr. Ronald G. Shapiro, a native Rhode Islander, is a Fellow in the American Psychological Association, the Eastern Psychological Association and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.  His columns appear in RISBJ and Shop Local Rhody. Participants enjoy Ron’s highly rated programs at business, school, professional and social events.

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