Join us for this member’s only happy hour at Arnoldi’s Cafe on Wednesday, June 16 at 5 pm for our first in-person gathering in more than a year. Catch up with old friends and meet some new ones as you enjoy snacks and a cold beverage hosted by AWC-SB.
Weds June 16: Members Appreciation Happy Hour Read More »
How clear communication boosts productivity and well-being in every single area of your life, presented by Santa Barbara-based productivity coach Sara Caputo.
Weds May 12: Clear is Kind. Unclear is Unkind Read More »
If you are not yet a member of AWCSB you can join now until May 21 and $50 registration fee will be waived for Executive, Professional, and Entrepreneur members. AWCSB helps local communicators stay at the top of their game with presentations on important developments in the technology, practice, psychology, and ethics of communications.
Spring Membership Drive Extended – Save $50* by joining by May 21 Read More »
Luz Reyes-Martin, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications at Santa Barbara City College, and Barbara Ben-Horin, former CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, will be honored on April 30th by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications at the 13th Annual Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Connect4Good.
AWC-SB Honors 2021 #WomenOfAchievement @ Free Event Read More »
Whether it’s Russian trolls planting fake narratives, conspiracy theorists colluding against a perceived enemy or well-meaning citizens sharing misleading memes, the current deluge of information has made it all too easy to disseminate fiction and falsehoods that can topple businesses, spread pandemics and even undermine democracy. Join veteran journalist, educator and truth-talker Starshine Roshell for a look at how we got here, why it matters and the small-but-powerful things you can do to help.
Tap into your inner poet as a communications professional. Find out what poetry can teach communicators. How can writing, reading, or hearing poetry deepen our understanding, focus our thinking and sharpen our message? You’ll hear from some of Santa Barbara’s most inspiring poets and take away ideas about how the elements of poetry can infuse your work with new insight, precision, and passion.
Weds. March 3: The Power of Poetry for Communications Professionals Read More »
While the disturbing events of the day at the US Capitol were still unfolding, members & guests of AWC-SB’s January meeting settled in to discuss and learn about someone who accomplished a mind-boggling amount in her decades there, establishing a truly inspiring legacy—Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Recap: Tiny Dynamo in a Lace Collar—the Notorious RBG Read More »
The 2020(21) AWC-SB Women of Achievement Awards presented by Women Connect4Good honoring Barbara Ben-Horin Luz Reyes-Martin has been rescheduled for Friday, April 30 via Zoom and it is free event.
RSVP Now: Friday April 30 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon Read More »
On Wednesday, November 4th, AWC-SB members and guests met via Zoom for the monthly event that always presents valuable information as well as networking and camaraderie. While doing our best to suspend our collective breath-holding over election results (though updates were posted in the chat from time to time), we came together for How to Create a Sizzle Reel that Really Sizzles.
Recap: It’s Getting Hot in Here – Sizzle Reels! Read More »
On Wednesday, October 7, about 40 AWC-SB members and guests assembled via Zoom for a fascinating and comprehensive presentation, Solutions Journalism: Breaking the Fear-Based News Cycle, with Giana Magnoli of Noozhawk and Michelle Faust Raghavan of Solutions Journalism Network. Even up against the Vice Presidential debate on TV, it was wonderful to see the impressive turnout for this monthly gathering.
Recap: Solutions Journalism – It May be the Answer Read More »
