Past Events
Are you are a working mom who can’t imagine life without a career, a mom who is looking for flexible career options or a stay-at-home mom looking to re-establish herself in the professional world after a break at home?
Join us for a lively conversation about why you might sometimes feel different from other moms. Can you relate to any of these?
- You drive everyone crazy if you don’t have something to solve.
- You feel responsible and obligated to use your experience and education to really make a difference in the world.
- You’ve likely never been controlled this much by anyone or anything before.
- Sometimes you don’t relate to moms who are content without work.
- Career and making money is very much an integral part of you and your identity.
- You are a “work that works for me” pioneer and will push the envelope on traditional options.
Meet the other Six Figure Moms Club members who are walking with you on your best life journey! – The April meeting is purely devoted to networking because that’s what you requested.
- Speed networking much like speed dating
- Come prepared to talk about yourself in 5 minutes or less.
- Bring business cards, brochures, pictures…
- Tonight is all about shameless self promotion and polishing your elevator pitch about…..YOU!
- Advertise your business!
- My challenge to you…leave with 3 followup coffee dates to learn more about people you meet tonight.
The Official Launch of the SFMC Social Network is here! – The Six Figure Moms Club Social Network is Here and with it comes a load of benefits for you! Come learn how you can meet others via the Virtual club and the opportunities the social network provides to you. Best of all…It’s FREE! Join today at http://club.sixfiguremomsclub.com/
- Create your own personal profile!
- Connect with other working mothers!
- Learn how other working mothers are creating their best lives!
- Mentor other moms and help them create their best lives!
- Advertise your business!
- Upload pictures of you and other six figure moms. (no kiddos please…this is all about YOU and flaunting your fabulous self!)
- Create and join discussion forums
- Start a blog within the community!
- And much more and you define your own community….
Time permitting, we’ll also spend some time on…
Follow up to our 3rd Annual Making the Most of Your Personal Strategy New Year Kickoff – I’ve already heard some incredible stories from attendees who have had things come true from their vision boards! Bring your experiences and your boards to share with the group. Tell your stories from January’s event!
Topics for 2009 – How can SFMC Serve You in 2009? – We want to know what you need to Create Your Best Life in 2009. Bring your list and share it with the group. We’ll do our best to find resources and speakers in 2009. SFMC and The Parent Connection: How are they related?
Join us for a fun evening of inspiration where you will eat, drink, chat and set your intentions for 2009. A fellow Six Figure Moms Club member has generously opened her lovely Rancho Sante Fe home for this event. The evening will be catered with wonderful foods and wines for your enjoyment while you are free to enjoy each others company. You can chat, brainstorm and gain inspiration from other attendees about creating your BEST LIFE for 2009. Come dressed up or wear your favorite comfortable clothes…whatever helps you get your creative juices flowing. This night is all about you, your focus and planning your intentions for 2009.
The night also includes a vision board workshop which may include one or more of the following:
- Creating a personal mission statement for 2009,
- Choosing a word or words that represent your intentions for 2009,
- Browsing magazines for pictures, words, phrases that are meaningful to you and cutting them out,
- Drawing your own art,
- Pasting magazine cuttings to a poster board,
- Journaling,
- The possibilities are endless…………….
November, 2008: The Women’s Conference: 10 Days Worth of Inspiration in 36 Hours- Highlights of Maria Shriver’s Marvelous Event (Hosted by Soul Shine, www.SoulShine.com)
Have you ever attended a 36 hour event that felt like really lasted over a week? Well, that’s what The Women’s Conference was like! This phenomenal event included over 200 dynamic performers and speakers and was attended by over 14,000 women. Soul Shine and Six Figure Moms Club team up to bring you a fun filled evening and a recap of the the 5th Annual Women’s Conference hosted by First Lady Maria Shriver and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Angie Swartz, SFMC Founder, who attended behind the scenes as a member of the press, will give you her views and insights from this life-changing event.
Come hear and discuss highlights from the evening:
- Maria Shriver’s oh-so-personal speech about Self Doubt,
- Maria Shriver’s decision to change from supporting Hilary Clinton as the first woman candidate for President to being an Obama supporter,
- My chat with Jenny McCarthy’s bodyguard about what it’s really like behind the scenes with her and Jim Carey,
- Bono’s inspiring speech from the 9th Row,
- The protester in the front row who was dragged not so gracefully across the floor by security after Maria said,”You go girl, everone deserves a voice”,
- Speaking with Deborah Norville, Jean Chatsky and Valerie Bertinelli about Six Figure Moms Club,
- A quote from Billie Jean King about the secret to keeping it real,
- The panel on “Men Who Use Their Voices” with Michael J. Fox, Russell Simmons (Rapper and PHAT Farm clothing empire),
- The Minerva Awards honoring women doing fabulous things to improve the lives of others.
- And much more… (Read more about The Women’s Conference)
October, 2008: Making Money on The Internet: The Possibilities are Endless
Rachel Pradhan, Internet Marketing specialist, will talk with us about The Jewels of Internet Marketing. She utilizes the plethora of marketing jewels to bring business to her client’s doorstep. On (enter date/time here) she will be sharing how you can do this, too! She will go over creating a FAPulous website, podcasting, online video, blogging, and eNewsletters – and how to decide which internet marketing efforts you should focus on. Rachel is President of Blaze Interactive (www.BlazeInteractive.com) and Indra Successful Coach Marketing (www.IndraMarketing.com), Rachel has lead projects into award winning designs and marketing. Her work and knowledge has been praised by large Internet Marketing firms as the ‘Web 2.0 for Small Business’. But don’t worry about ‘geek-speak’, her ability to turn technology into simple to understand language bridges that gap between small business owners and the internet marketing industry!
Rachel Pradhan is the ‘DeGeek’ for the Internet Marketing job! She partner’s with her husband, Nirzhar (Near-Zhar) Pradhan, in designing and developing websites for entrepreneurs. You can view their portfolio at www.BlazeInteractive.com. They not only specialize in Web Design, but also eNewsletters, custom Blogs, Podcasting, eCommerce, and Online Video. This husband-and-wife team collaboration has won them dozens of web design awards including www.NewWebPick.com and www.GOUW.nu.
Their other web design company, www.IndraSuccessfulCoachMarketing.com focuses in designing and developing Custom Websites for Coaches, helping life and business coaches utilize the Internet to build their business. The free weekly Internet Marketing education class Rachel teaches “Helping Hands for Coaches: DeGeeking Internet Marketing” has helped many coaches feel comfortable blogging, sending eNewsletters, using online video, Podcasting, and much more. You can view videos of the live classes as well as sign-up for the next one on her blog: www.HelpingHandsforCoaches.com
The Next Generation in Work Flexibility (at UC Irvine)
An innovative forum for employers and the flexible, Southern California workforce…
FlexWork Connection, Career Partners and UC Irvine: The Merage School of Business hosted an exciting event.
The event featured a panel of experts sharing new work flexibility programs including: Jodi Thompson & Cali Ressler – Founders of CultureRX and the Results Only Work Environment for Best Buy. Jodi and Cali spoke about the ground-breaking initiative that revolutionized Best Buy’s corporate culture, increased employee engagement, and lowered turnover. They have been featured in BusinessWeek, Time Magazine, and HR Magazine for their work. The results of a research study of the Best Buy program were recently published by the University of Minnesota and support a powerful business case for this kind of approach.
For more information, visit: www.NextGenerationWorkEvent.com.
September, 2008: Top 5 Things You Can’t Afford To Put Off Any Longer: Planning Now for a Bright , Secure Future
Wouldn’t you rather save now and know how to decide the tough stuff while you’re still young and of sound mind? We learned how to take a few easy steps to:
- Learn today how easy it is to use an IRA or Roth IRAs to save money for your future.
- Avoid unnecessary costs and taxes and transfer your assets to your loved ones with ease.
- Ensure you choose who will care for your children if something happens to you.
- Protect assets you leave for your children from creditors, predators, and divorce.
- Create a plan that will allow for management of your assets and healthcare in the event of medical incapacity.
Deborah Muns-Park, Attorney and Rufino Autus, Certified Financial Planner, will co-present this interactive discussion surrounding the sometimes uncomfortable topic of estate and retirement planning. We are lucky to have these two esteemed presenters as their combined backgrounds represent and incredible pedigree. Deborah graduated from the UCSD and Stanford Law School where she was the Executive Editor for the Stanford Law Review. Deborah practiced law with Sidley Austin LLP, one of the largest law firms in the world, before starting her own estate planning practice.
In 2000, Deborah was nominated by the Orange County Weekly for Best Citizen of the Year for her pro bono legal work. Deborah has also served as an instructor at the UCSD Extension, an Angel Volunteer for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and is an active volunteer in her sons’ schools. Deborah lives in Carmel Valley with her husband and two children.
Rufino Autus has over 12 years of experience as a Financial Advisor; specializing in the area of Retirement Planning and Comprehensive Wealth Management Services for individuals and small business owners. His office is located in Poway. Mr. Autus has been a resident of San Diego for over 20 years, and is married and blessed with a wonderful 5 year old son. He is a Chartered Retirement Plan Counselor (CRPC), as well as a Plan sponsor Retirement Professional (PRP), and continues to educated himself with the most current issues as well as solutions facing investors today.
You can learn more about them at munspark.com and autusfinancialgroup.com
August, 2008: Top 5 Tips for Finding Your Dream Career
Marcy Morrison, Career Strategist and owner of Careers With Wings (www.CareersWithWings.com) presented 5 Tips for pursuing your dream career. We learn how to:
- Uncover what you love to do and your strengths;
- Trust your gut. Believe in yourself;
- Network; build a support team; and,
- Set goals and get organized.
Marcy is passionate about helping others find their dream jobs via workshops, speaking engagements, media engagements and one-on-one sessions. Marcy’s book “Finding Your Dream: The Easy Step-by-Step Guide to Career Success” will be released early 2009 with Morgan James Publishing. KUSI recently featured her on these two segments: How to Get Back in the Game & Happiness is the Key to Success.
Additionally, Marcy has a successful career in international sales, development and marketing working with the Inter-American Foundation, Qualcomm, Bank of America Latin America Corporate Finance, the Institute of the Americas and inspirational speaker Azim Khamisa. Marcy’s experience with training and self development includes Brian Tracy’s Psychology of Sales; Arielle Ford’s Building a Platform; and Jack Canfield’s Success Principles Coaching. Marcy has served as a consultant to the University of California, San Diego Alumni Association to research the development of an alumni career center. Marcy received her Master’s Degree in International Management/Latin America from the Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies (IR/PS) at UCSD and received her Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs/Spanish from James Madison University in Virginia.
July, 2008: Positive Discipline for Working Parents
- Becoming happier and more effective at home and at work.
- Balancing your career, marriage, children and personal needs.
- Creating a deep, meaningful relationship with your children and teens.
- Use Positive Discipline instead of punishment to invite cooperation.
- Retire as the “family maid”
- Learn long-term parenting techniques that build character and life-skills.
Organization-The Key to Success in LIfe
- Tips and techniques to organize your space so you can eliminate clutter find what you are looking for when you need it and create a peaceful environment.
- You will learn how to identify, prioritize, and take action to accomplish personal and professional goals.
- How to manage the #1 time waster, email!
Dhawn Hansen and Tracey Turner are best-selling authors, time management experts and professional organizing authorities. In 2004 this dynamic duo teamed up and founded the results oriented company Hansen Turner Solutions, LLC and the Be Smart Girls™ brand. Their mission is to improve the lives of others by teaching the skills of organizing and time management. Hansen and Turner’s passion has led them to create The Multi-Faceted Woman’s Workshop, Organizing and Time Management, Running a Successful Organizing Business, Business Success, and Goal Achieving seminars. They have appeared on FOX and NBC TV and syndicated radio stations across the nation. Their award winning book Organize Your Office and Manage Your Time has been featured on the Hot New Releases list on Amazon and is being sold around the world.
June, 2008: Inaugural Lifestyle Retreat for Busy Career Minded Moms
With great pleasure, I present to you the Inaugural Lifestyle Retreat in conjunction with SpaMode in Rancho Bernardo. It’s time to take a well earned day off for YOU. Come spend an afternoon with your Six Figure Moms Club friends for a little exercise, pampering, relaxation and light lunch. SpaMode is offering a fabulous package at a great price. When your loved ones ask what you’d like for mothers day, now you have another great option! (And yes, you have to tell them what you want and need sometimes). SpaMode, 16769 Bernardo Center Drive #K13, Rancho Bernardo, $250
May, 2008: Why Do I Sometimes Feel Like I live with An Alien? The Direct Relationship Between Happy Marriages and Career Success, La Jolla
Is a happily married couple more likely to have career success than an unhappy couple? You betcha! Success in our personal relationships gives us the courage to pursue our best lives. The purpose of this meeting is to take a minute to consider what we’ve done lately and can still do to foster solid relationships with our loved ones. We all have 24 hours each day and we owe it to ourselves to spend each minute the most effectively. Using up that time with resentment, arguments or anger only takes away from our creativity and career drive.
Join us for an evening of fun where we will talk about spouses/partners, marriages and some fun opportunities to bring some connection back into your relationship. This meeting will start with a quiz where you will score yourself on the Connection QuotientTM. We’ll discuss why we sometimes feel an instant connection with our spouse and why we sometimes feel like we live with an alien. Next, we’ll cover fun entertainment options that you can add to your relationship for a little spark rejuvenation.
April, 2008: Roundtable discussion, Success in Career and Managing Your Own Businesses, La Jolla
Whether you are working in the corporate world or running your own business, you likely run into challenges along the way as you manage your career and your household. Share what you’ve learned that works and hear the same from others. Please come prepared to discuss the following items:
- One Work Life Balance challenge I’ve mastered.
- 3 business tips that are working for you.
- One roadblock that is plaguing you.
- Something you are looking for that the group might be able to help with. (a connection, a business tool, a good book, a great massage, a resource)
March, 2008: Alternative Career Options – Is owning a franchise right for you? La Jolla
Blair Nicol, business owner and father, presents the pros and cons of franchise ownership. Blair represents Franchise Network in San Diego and Orange County (http://www.frannet.com/). He is devoted to help others realize the benefits and opportunities a franchise offers. Frannet is a national organization specializing in helping people learn about the many franchise choices available and the franchise selection process. Blair launched his business career in 1987 as an Area Franchisee for Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE). He and his family built the San Diego area to over 60 MBE franchises. In 1996, the Area Franchise was then sold back to MBE Global Headquarters, after becoming one of the largest and most successful area franchises in Mail Boxes Etc’s history. Mail Boxes Etc., now The UPS Store, is the largest postal, business and communications franchise in the world, with over 1.5 billion dollars in annual sales. Blair is co-owner of two The UPS Store franchises in San Diego. Both franchises are ranked in the top 1% in annual sales, with over 4,000 UPS Store franchises worldwide.
February, 2008: Stories and Inspiration from Pamela Mudd, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mother of 3, La Jolla
Pamela Mudd, will join us to share her story and her life philosophies as a six figure mom. Mrs. Mudd received her BS in Business Administration from UC Berkeley in 1984. She spent 13 years in the private finance sector before starting Music Match, an internet digital music company with her husband. After selling the company 7 years later to Yahoo! she decided to dedicate herself to using her private sector skills for non-profit causes. She sits on the board of directors of Foundation for Women, a local non-profit working to end poverty through the use of micro credit in Asia and Africa. She also sits on the board of several other San Diego foundations dedicated to technology and sport in the youth community. She lives in Poway with her husband and 3 sons.
January, 2008: 2nd Annual “Making the Most of Your Personal Strategy New Year Kickoff” (featuring the culinary delights of Denise Oka, Personal Chef), Poway
Come join us in a fun evening packed with delicious foods, spirited conversation and deliberate focus on the things we want to achieve in 2008.
The Action: We will be creating personal vision boards. A vision board is a window into what you really want in your life and a tool to keep you focused. Please bring magazines that represent your favorite topics and activities. Other supplies provided.
Tasteful Creations: Denise Oka worked in the telecom industry as an IT professional for over 10 years before changing her path and going to cooking school. Denise, always a great cook, is now completing her training to become a master chef. It is my pleasure to have Denise cooking for us and maybe even showing us a few pointers. Menu is chef’s choice.
November, 2007: General Discussion and Catch up, La Jolla
We will spend the evening checking in and sharing stories. The evening will be casual and flexible with no planned speaker. Bring yourself, your thoughts and your creative thinking caps!
October, 2007: Nonprofit Panel: How You Can Make a Difference In The World, La Jolla
Our October program will consist of a panel of San Diegans who have chosen to devote their time and energy to serving our community and the world. Peggy Kidd, Executive Director of San Diego Social Venture Partners, will chair this panel. Our guests will share their knowledge of local organizations, their own giving efforts and tails of travels to less fortunate communities/countries. They will also highlight career opportunities in the nonprofit arena that will allow you to give back to the community while still experiencing intellectual stimulation and satisfaction. Participating in Non Profit ventures can be a great interim activity while your children are smaller and you aren’t ready for a hectic work position but still want a way to stimulate your mind.
September, 2007: Making Flexible Work Schedules Work
Sherri Petro, President of VPI Strategies, will present her experience in building a flexible workforce. The old definition of working part-time is getting a facelift. Sherri will share why and how the workforce is changing to leverage each person’s strengths. Sherri will discuss how she mentors her consultants and leverages their talents in her company’s research, strategy development, training and coaching projects. She has created a virtual organization of working parents, retirees, students and other entrepreneurs to fulfill client needs. She also subcontracts to others. She will share how she developed the culture, created communication processes and standards, continually recruits and uses technology that works for all in a lively interactive discussion. You can learn more about Sherri Petro’s company at www.vpistrategies.com and Sherri at www.sherripetro.com .
