2012 Event Calendar: Welcome Year of the Dragon!

 

Kristine asked me to join the board of YWSE-LA in Feb 2011. It's been one year since then and I have been very blessed to meet so many amazing and talented women in YWSE-LA events and those from other YWSE groups across the nation!

We ended last year w/ a brainstorming session about where we want to take the YWSE-LA group. 

We came up with what I believe to be a very strong mission statement for YWSE-LA:

"Making Los Angeles a hub for women social entrepreneurs."

We believe we can achieve this by:

• having regular / scheduled events
• creating smaller tribes within the current group
• increasing our reach

Check out our amazing lineup for 2012! We are very excited to share each and every event with you!

I'll keep this page up to date as we finalize our event details.

See you on the next YWSE-LA event!

 

yours,

Charlene Iniguez

Follow @charleneiniguez

Board Member / Technology Lead

Date	Event
Feb 5	Vision Board and Ideation Workshop
April 26	Funding Your Social Enterprise
May 20	Mobilizing The Community To Form A Sustainable Grassroots Organization
Jun 30-Jul 1	Annual YWSE-LA Retreat
July 22	We Hike LA
August 18	Social Responsibility In The Business World
October 20	Young Women Social Entrepreneurs Party Rock / Fundraiser
November 27	Social Enterprise Tuesday
December 2	YWSE-LA Holiday: Giving Back To Our Community

Workshop: Vision Board & Ideation

"You create your own universe as you go along" --- Winston Churchill

The perfect event to start the year right.

Look deeply into yourself and get an idea of what goals you want to accomplish for 2012. Are you ready to take action to make your dreams come true? How can you take action into achieving your aspirations?

Let's all come together and visualize what 2012 holds for us!

Join YWSE - LA on a Sunday afternoon of creating a visual representation of your dreams and goals for 2012!
Each of us has a personal idea of what kind of life we want to live. Vision boards are a wonderful way to visualize your goals, dreams, and passions and activate the law of attraction into your life. Through creative activities, coaching exercises, ritual and the power of imagination, you will connect to your unique vision and gifts. Engage your sensibilities to help create and manifest the 2012 you want! 

Date:    February 5, 2012

Time:   1:30 - 4:00pm

Place:   InMarket - 1350 Abbot Kinney blvd #203, Venice, California

About the workshop leader:

Kristine R. Surla has taught Personal Development and Leadership courses in Universities in Asia and Southern California. She holds a Masters Degree from Stanford University and is a Certified Holistic Health Consultant having studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC. As a social entrepreneur, one of her missions is to help inspire women to use business as a force for social good in the world. She brings a wonderful range of experiences and looks forward to connecting your passions and dreams into your daily life.

RSVP by January 21st to get discounted tickets!

There is limited seating for the Vision Board and Ideation Workshop, please RSVP via eventbrite. 

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The Workshop is FREE for YWSE-LA Members who have an active membership with YWSE-LA or $20 for non-members or guests.

Here's a link to join YWSE-LA to attend the workshop for FREE: 
http://www.ywse.org/ywsela/membership.html

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

 

YWSE-LA Funding & Fiscal Sponsorshop Workshop with SEE

Join YWSE-LA for a Workshop focused on learning how to streamline the process of launching your own charitable project through a fiscal sponsor.

The Managing Director of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE), Jennifer Hoffman will be leading the workshop.

Date: Saturday, November 5th

Time: 2pm-4pm

Location: BLANKSPACES - 1450 2nd Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Cost: FREE for YWSE-LA Members

 $20 donation for Non-Members/Guests that can go towards 1 year YWSE-LA membership

To become a YWSE-LA member, check this out:YWSE-LA Membership

For additional details regarding the event, please go to the FB Invite YWSE LA Funding & Fiscal Workshop

Tech Series 2: Social Media Beginners Training

Come join the second YWSE-LA tech series workshop with Tech Guru Charlene Iniguez. Charlene Iniguez has been involved in creating measurable and attainable digital marketing plans for fortune 500 and small businesses such as Public Storage, Lexington Law, The Pro's Wedding, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer and many more. This is an introductory course for those new to social media. Learn the basics of how social media works. No prior social media knowledge is required for this course. Topics to be covered are:  - What is Social Media Marketing - Successful Social Media Campaigns - Popular Social Media Platforms Facebook Twitter Google Plus - Developing a strategy - creating an e-calendar - Q & A YWSE-LA Members: FREE Non-members: $20 which can be applied to membership If you'd like to join YWSE-Los Angeles, please do so online via this link: http://www.ywse.org/ywsela/membership.html

 

SAVE THE DATES: YWSE-LA Upcoming Fall Events

Check out additional event info and RSVP via YWSE-LA's facebook page:YWSE-LA

Please SAVE THE DATE for the following upcoming events:

• Sunday, October 16th - YWSE-LA's Tech Series Part 2: Social Media with Charlene Iniguez

• Sunday, October 30th - Inspiration Awards to Benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure

• Saturday, November 5th - YWSE-LA Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship Workshop with Executive Director of SEE, Jennifer Hoffman

and a potential Co-Sponsored event with InVenture Fund's Social Enterprise Tuesday Happy Hour on Tuesday, October 25th.  

"LIKE" the Young Women Social Entrepreneurs Los Angeles facebook page to receive additional details about all these upcoming events and SHARE information with other Women Social Entrepreneurs in LA.

We look forward to seeing you and creating a wonderful Women's Social Entrepreneur Community here in Los Angeles.

If you would like to officially JOIN YWSE Los Angeles, please go to the YWSE-LA Membership Page or type: http://www.ywse.org/ywsela/membership.html

 

May Event: Intro to Marketing Your Biz Online (SEO, Social Media, Paid Search ++)

Come join us on Saturday, May 21 · 11:30am - 1:00pm for our Internet Marketing 101 event! Charlene Iniguez has been leading digital marketing plans for Fortune 500 companies and local businesses for more than 7 years. She is best known for creating online strategies that are measurable and results-driven. In this seminar, she will be giving an introduction to 3 major components in online marketing that every business owner should know about: Search Engine Optimization, Social Media and Paid Search. In addition, she will conduct a live site analysis and go through tools and techniques to help any business who wants to increase their online visibility. She currently works as the Director of Monetization & Analytics for Perfect Market. You can find her here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/charleneiniguez http://www.twitter.com/charleneiniguez YWSE Members - FREE Non-Members - $15 Location: Idealab - 130 W. Union St Pasadena, CA Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

 

YWSE Los Angeles supports and partners with The Awareness Festival - May 5-8, 2011

YWSE-LA partners with and supports The Awareness Festival. 

Check out the following website for more information:

• Website: http://www.awarenessfestival.org

• Where: 614 N la Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
• Date: May 5, 2011 / May 6, 2011 / May 7, 2011 / May 8, 2011
• Time: 12:00pm–11:00pm

Today film is not just about entertainment, but about education and awareness.

For YWSE-LA members, check out our facebook page invite for additional details regarding discount tickets!

ProjectFresh co-developed event: Gender, Power & Positive Entrepreneurship

Women are more empowered and educated than ever, however business is still a male dominated domain. What are the obstacles, external or self-imposed, that women still face that prevent them from breaking through as successful business people? As the prior structure crumbles, how can women stop trying to replicate the masculine energy and instead use their intuitive power to move themselves, their business, and the world, into a new age?

The glass ceiling has cracked - now what will it take to shatter the whole thing?

A special thanks to YWSE LA, and others listed below, for helping construct the program. We'll be donating a portion of the proceeds to the EmpowHer Institute.

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ProjectFresh Presents: Gender, Power and Positive Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, April 13th | Doors 7pm | Program 8pm - 9:30pm

The Downtown Independent Theater: 251 S. Main St. Los Angeles, CA
$12 (online reg. includes a complimentary beer / wine / soda ticket) / $15 at the Door (if available)
A food truck on the premises from 6:45pm | Rooftop Drinks & Discussion Afterward.

Who would specifically benefit? Aspiring entrepreneurs, frustrated capitalists, artists and innovators, students & teachers as well as anyone who wants to use their energy to help humanity and nurture our planet.

* This is an all ages event *

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The evening encourages audience participation throughout and will explore such questions as:

What are the unique challenges and opportunities facing women in business.

How do we get more women to dabble in entrepreneurship?

Who are some successful examples of female entrepreneurs, and how have they negotiated the landscape?

How can you balance of feminine energy - how do you use it in a responsible way?

How is the power of female energy in the entrepreneurial world changing, and how should it be directed going forward?  

ACTION: The discussion is designed to leave attendees with avenues for action. In addition, with guidance from the community, YWSE will will host a followup event to continue explore the challenges - and solutions - in a practical way.  

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Go to the following to purchase tickets from ProjectFresh:

http://projectfresh.eventbrite.com/

LA Film Premiere of "The Economics of Happiness" - March 31, 2011

Join YWSE Los Angeles as we attend the LA Film Premiere of The Economics of Happiness on Thursday, March 31st at 7pm.  It will be held at Woodbury University in Burbank.

For more details and to RSVP, please see our Facebook Event Invite or go to: www.burbankgreenalliance.org/events.html

To learn more about the film go to:

www.theeconomicsofhappiness.org/about-the-film

Finding Your Voice & Bringing Authenticity to Your Brand

Join YWSE Los Angeles for an upcoming YWSE Workshop:
Finding Your Voice and Bringing Authenticity to Your Brand with Author and Writer Tabby Biddle

SAVE THE DATE 

Saturday, March 12th
11:30 am to 1:30pm

RSVP via the YWSE LA Facebook Page and send an email to: losangeles@ywse.org

Put: "RSVP for March 12th - YWSE LA Workshop" in the subject line of your email RSVP.

Please also include the following information in your email RSVP:

Name, Company/Organization, Phone Number, where in LA you are from and how did you hear about YWSE LA and the event.
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• Have you considered writing a book, but didn't know where to start?
• Have you thought about creating a blog/twitter/facebook for you business but not sure what to write?
• Have you had trouble selling your brand or service, confused about what to say?
• Have you wanted to write articles, op ed pieces, or make your voice heard in some way, only to stare at a blank page with writer's block?

Tabby is going to help you out!


ABOUT TABBY BIDDLE

Tabby Biddle, M.S. Ed., is a writer, editor, and writing coach dedicated to amplifying the voices of women and girls. She is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post on women’s issues, human rights, and education, and writes the The Goddess Diaries blog where she features women doing work to heal and empower women and girls. As an advocate for the feminine voice, Ms. Biddle works with women entrepreneurs on non-fiction books, articles, and blogs to help them articulate their message, increase their visibility, and gain authority in their field of expertise. Her work has been featured by the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, NPR, Current TV and other online media. She earned her Master’s degree in Education from Bank Street College in New York City, and her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Colby College. She currently lives in Santa Monica, CA with her husband.

Save the Date: Sunday - February 6th for a YWSE-LA Brunch Gathering

Join YWSE Los Angeles for a brunch ("dutch treat") - to get to know each other, share what we'd like to achieve this year and help define how we, as the YWSE ("wise") LA community, can help support and empower each other.

We have some wonderful workshops and events planned for 2011 and we'd love to share what these upcoming events, workshops & gatherings are with you.

We'll send more details regarding location soon, but please SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6th!!

Plus if you'd like to join the YWSE LA Leadership Board to become one of the lead Directors for YWSE LA, this would be a great opportunity to share your thoughts, your vision, and what you'd like to help lead and bring to the community.

We look forward to meeting you in person!

Please join our facebook group to receive invitations and information about upcoming events.

 

Here's a link to the upcoming YWSE LA Brunch Gathering event invitation!