WHITE CARPET EVENT What: Cindy Ashton has teamed with Ange Kanavas, owner of La Maquette, to bring you an exclusive white carpet event. If you choose to do dinner & show, you will be greeted with Champagne followed by a sophisticated 3 course dinner along with a 2 act show. Otherwise you come for the show and order what you want. Cindy will be accompanied by one of Toronto’s renowned pianists, Jordan Klapman. Weaving together the best of Big Band, Broadway and Pop Opera with … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Laura Fortino-Bellabody
February 20, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is pleased to Celebrate the Life of a Woman that Can't Stand Still. ...as she tells us! WOMAN of ACTION Laura Fortino-Bellabody My story is that I have always been a woman of movement. I've never been one to sit back and not do. I feel a need for forward movement in my life. I am the 5th out of 5 girls and I have been through many losses of loved ones; as well as, lost relationships and all of this led me to a life coach who helped open … [Read more...]
[FREE Teleclass Reminder] Weds, Feb 22nd – Be a Health Coach
February 20, 2012 by
Just a reminder to sign up for this special complimentary teleclass/webinar regarding health and wellness coaching. It's Wednesday, February 22nd, at 11:00am Pacific - 2:00pm Eastern. If you have ever discussed living a healthier lifestyle with anyone or if you have recommended health or wellness products or services, you have been doing what professional health coaches do...help people not to get sick. If that is you, why not get paid for it--without affecting anything … [Read more...]
Roxanne Williams, Dragonfly Whisperer – WOMAN of ACTION
February 19, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women ... is heartwarmed to Celebrate the Life of this learned soul. Her wisdom is born of the experience she lived through her early years. Not surrendering to the question and focusing on a solution, this powerhouse devotes her life today to helping others do the same. Her question, like many, was "WHY ME?" WOMAN of ACTION Roxanne Williams "Dragonfly Whisperer" A Gossamer Heart (the mending of wings) I can tell … [Read more...]
‘Cultural Tradition’ is No Excuse for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
February 18, 2012 by
'Cultural Tradition' is No Excuse for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talking about the progress toward ending female genital mutilation/cutting. WASHINGTON, D. C. --- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday that there is no cultural justification for female genital cutting, a practice that is sometimes referred to as female circumcision. Secretary Clinton says governments and non-governmental … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Breathe
February 15, 2012 by
Breath Breathing in, I know I’m breathing in. Breathing out, I know As the in-breath grows deep, The out-breath grows slow. Breathing in makes me calm. Breathing out makes me ease. With the in-breath, I smile. With the out-breath, I release. Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment. -Thich Nhat Hanh (VIDEO Online Only ) … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Perseverence in YOU! ~ INSPIRATIONAL WINDOW
February 11, 2012 by
Celebrate the Perseverence in YOU! NOVENA FOR FINAL PERSEVERANCE I greet thee, ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, throne of grace, miracle of almighty power! I greet thee, sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the universe, Mother of mercy and refuge of sinners! Most loving Mother, attracted by thy beauty and sweetness, and by thy tender compassion, I confidently turn to thee, miserable as I am, and beg of thee to obtain for me of thy dear Son the favor I … [Read more...]
‘Women’s Empowerment Is Central to Global Sustainability’
February 11, 2012 by
'Women’s Empowerment Is Central to Global Sustainability', Says New UN Report The UN Secretary-General’s High-Level Panel on Global Sustainability released its report “Resilient People, Resilient Planet: A Future Worth Choosing,” on 30 January 2011 in Addis Ababa. The 22-member panel established by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2010 brought renowned global leaders together to “formulate a new blueprint for a sustainable future on a planet under increasing stress resulting … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall ~ ‘Playfulness’
February 9, 2012 by
PLAYFULNESS There is so much personal pain happening to people right now. Logically, we know we must guard our physical, emotional and mental diet to keep any semblance of balance. It also helps to remember that this too will pass, meaning negativity. There is also something else we can do to supplement prayer and meditation; we can take time out for playful moments. We need ‘lightness’ to survive and nourish our heart with a fresh and child like energy.Adults and many children have … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Shannon Oosthuysen
February 8, 2012 by
A Celebration of Women is delighted to Celebrate the Life of this Amazing woman that is devoting her life to God and Women all over the World to helping Women find their 'Self Worth', while coping with the juggling many roles and learn how to appreciate the true meaning of 'be the best they can be'. This Woman, all the way from Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA, works diligently building a Foundation WOMEN WORLD WIDE, that helps Women in Life. WOMAN of ACTION Shannon … [Read more...]
Ginger Katz at SAMSHA,Washington, D.C. – FEB 6
February 5, 2012 by
The Courage to Speak® Foundation to Present at National Forum, in Washington D.C. The Courage to Speak Foundation has been invited by SAMHSA (US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) to CADCA’s (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) 22nd Annual National Leadership Forum to share the Courage to Speak Drug Prevention Programs with coalitions throughout the nation at Prevention Day on February 6th at the Gaylord Conference Center in the Washington DC … [Read more...]
PMO nominates Anne-Marie Robinson, President of the P.S.C.
February 3, 2012 by
PMO nominates Anne-Marie Robinson next President of the Public Service Commission February 3, 2012 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the nomination of Anne-Marie Robinson as the new President of the Public Service Commission of Canada. Ms. Robinson has been serving as acting President of the Public Service Commission since January 1, 2012. During a public sector career that has spanned 22 years, Ms. Robinson has held … [Read more...]
IWHC – Celebrating Françoise Girard Named New President!
January 31, 2012 by
The International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC) has named Françoise Girard, long-time women’s champion in the fields of global health and human rights, as its new President. Girard has a distinguished history in these fields with a particular focus on women’s health, sexual and reproductive rights, sexuality and HIV/AIDS. Girard will work closely with IWHC’s staff, board, partner organizations in Africa, Asia and Latin America, international agencies … [Read more...]
