NAWBO SV Events

Speaker: Lisa Loscavio, Vice President, Supply Chain Operations Brocade Communications, Inc. Description: Guided Tour of Executive Business Center Presented by Lisa Hollinger, Director Product Marketing Tastings from Women Owned Wineries Chappellet and Ceja Wineries Delicious and Hearty Hors d’oeuvres Brocade’s Café, Bon Appétit   Speaker/Presenter(s): As Vice President of Supply Chain Operations at Brocade, Lisa Loscavio is responsible for the company’s tier 1 global supply chain, indirect procurement, customer service, and [...]

What if you could change your life? Unhealthy habits and chronic stress take their toll on working women. The good news is that you really can feel better and optimize your health — at any age. Join Silicon Valley’s leading health & healing experts for an informative, life-changing evening. Speakers: Arlene Noodleman, M.D., Owner, President, Age Defy Dermatology & Wellness Patty Purpur, Owner, President, TimeOut Services, Inc. Aimee Shunney, N.D., Licensed Naturopathic Doctor 5:00pm [...]

Skip Miller is Founder and President of M3 Learning, a ProActive Sales and Sales Management Training Company based in the heart of Silicon Valley. As President of M3 Learning, Skip has provided training to hundreds of companies in over 35 countries. He created M3 Learning to “make a salesperson better on each individual call.” M3 Learning’s signature selling methodology, ProActive Selling™, is unique in its high-definition focus on the tactics of selling and [...]

Speaking is one of the best – and fastest ways – to grow a business. And, if you’re not out there speaking to your target audience, frankly, you’re missing the boat! But how do you get started? And how do you learn to navigate all the ins and outs of this powerful strategy? In this jam-packed presentation, Denise gives you the inside scoop … everything you need to know to [...]

Speaker: Carrie Vawter-Yousfi, Founder and President, The Mommy’s Coach Description: Carrie Vawter-Yousfi, The Mommy's Coach, has unlocked the secret to successfully running a busy household while ensuring plenty of quality Mommy Time. As a mother of two, Carrie has developed a unique time management program which she will share in this informative talk. Her simple strategies are designed to help you get organized, improve family communication, and find time for [...]

The Silicon Valley Business Journal will honor the 100 most influential women in Silicon Valley of 2013. Honorees have been selected from the private, public and nonprofit sectors. Read about their accomplishments in the special Women of Influence publication. Join us at the awards ceremony honoring this class of outstanding women. Cost: Please see registration page for details. Note: Don't forget to join the conversation before, during and after the [...]

Moderator: Denise Hughes, Financial Consultant Panelists: Beatrice Schultz, Principal, Certified Financial Planner, Westface Financial and Hilary Martin, Certified Financial Planner, The Family Wealth Consulting Group As female entrepreneurs, we are often overwhelmed with the day-to-day operations of our businesses, but how often do we slow down and take stock of our own financial picture? As women, we have a unique perspective on money, but we often keep our thoughts to [...]

Today’s American workforce is unique, and more than ever before leaders are being asked to work with increasingly diverse intergenerational teams. The resulting communication, conflict management, engagement, recruitment and retention challenges can sometimes seem daunting. Depending upon your generational perspective, you may at times feel as though you need an interpreter to understand your staff’s or client’s behavior! Leaders who will succeed in this environment will be ones who are [...]

Join us in Celebrating 15 Years of Empowering Latina Entrepreneurs across the United States! We are proud to announce the 15th Anniversary Tour of the LATINA Style Business Series, the most successful ongoing business development program for Latina business owners in the nation. Over 30,000 Latina entrepreneurs and professionals have benefited from their participation in this dynamic and ground-breaking business program since it first launched in 1998.

In this powerful and inspiring presentation, CEO Mentor and Serial Entrepreneur, Allison Maslan will impact your audience with her 6 Step Strategy she has used to grow 10 successful businesses from the ground up yielding millions in revenue, while continuing to live a healthy and wealthy personal life. She will share the exact roadmap to run your business as the CEO, the Leader and the Visionary you are meant to [...]

Speaker: Maria Ross, consultant, author and speaker, creator of Red Slice Shortly after moving to a new city and starting her own business, Maria Ross was struck down with a brain aneurysm and hemorrhage at the age of 35. Doctors dubbed her recovery “miraculous” — and after several healing months, she re-booted her brain and kick-started Red Slice, her branding and marketing consultancy, back into high gear. She’s now got [...]

Have you struggled to articulate the tremendous value of your business or idea? Do you feel anxious when you must get others on board with your project, company, or cause? Ever wonder why your leadership ability lacks staying power? You may think that leading is tough, intimidating even. But being a great leader can be a natural, exhilarating experience yet many are not taught how. They learn to lead in [...]