By Leslie A. Westbrook Ellen “Bookshep” Reid has guided countless authors interested in self-publishing their books. With an eclectic background in the film industry, advertising and the intricacies of self-publishing, she brings a uniquely broad view to the task of assisting authors in producing books of outstanding quality that rise above the crowd – which […]
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Member Spotlight: Amy Marie Orozco talks to Leslie A. Westbrook Amy Orozco is the editor of Carpinteria Magazine and the former editor of Carpintiera’s weekly newspaper, Coastal View News. She also runs Orozco Ink, a writing and editing business. Leslie A. Westbrook: Describe your business. What do you do? Why do you do it? Amy
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Dr. Minette Riordan is a speaker, coach, author, artist and serial entrepreneur who’s passion is connection. Minette’s passion for connecting people to each self and each other is deeply rooted in her belief that it is our connection to spirit, to self and to others that is the foundation of true happiness. Over the years,
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Deborah Hutchison is one Gutsy Gal. She recently cashed in her savings and produced a short animated film celebrating a gutsy gal from history, Berta Benz. (Does the name Benz ring a bell? Think Mercedes). Deborah aspires to change the way women are portrayed in the media and to encourage girls and women to dream
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By Rachel Cansler In the field of Communications, Nancy Marriott has done it all. She currently owns her own editing company, New Paradigm Writing, Editing and Coaching Services, and has worked as a free-lance book editor, author, and coach for over 15 years. You may know Nancy better as the Newsletter Chair for AWC-SB. Although
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by Nancy Marriott Since Perry Norton moved to Santa Barbara and began her career as a voice-over narrator, engineer and editor for her company PanRight Productions, she’s gotten quite a lot of exposure. “You may have heard my voice as a talking dachshund, a laughing pig, an alarm clock, the voice you love to hate
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This month we welcomed therapist, educator and author Jude Bijou who is a natural fit for AWC-SB, because of her work in communication. In her private practice, her classes at SBCC Continuing Education and her new book, Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life (Riviera Press, 2011), Jude focuses on the kind of
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Stephanie Riordan believes in serendipity, which is what led her to discover an “amazing group of women” and become a member of AWC-SB. New to Santa Barbara, Stephanie was looking for a way to connect and learn from others in her field. That opportunity presented itself via an unexpected but wonderful introduction from a fellow
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Dr. Kathy Gruver, author of The Alternative Medicine Cabinet, recently finished her PhD in Natural Health, earning Highest Honors. Kathy was thrilled to be a special guest on Lifetime Television’s award-winning morning show, The Balancing Act, which can be viewed on her website, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. Recently, Kathy had the privilege of studying at
Lisa Angle always had a vivid imagination, probably spawned from watching too much television, while growing up in Santa Barbara, California. When in high school she became interested in computers while taking a Basic programming class taught on Commodore 64s. She went on to earn a master’s degree in Computer Based Education from Cal Poly,
