By: Rachel Cansler AWC-SB prides itself on accomplished members. AWC-SB is the premiere organization for communication professionals in the greater Santa Barbara area whose mission is to provide access to communication role models. The organization empowers women in the workplace by hosting motivational events that stimulate change, spark new ideas, and encourage collaboration between its […]
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Please join Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara Chapter members and friends at an informal, FREE networking event. Wednesday, August 7, 5:30-7:30 pm Casa Blanca Restaurant & Cantina 330 State St Santa Barbara Come socialize and schmooze with your AWC-SB colleagues, and don’t forget your business cards. Bring your friends, too, and introduce them to
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As an AWC-SB member we know you love books and love to read. A wonderful group of women enjoyed our first Books for Breakfast discussion. Join us for our next Books for Breakfast on Friday, August 16, 8 am. We will discuss The Green Boat by Mary Pipher. Dr. Lynn K. Jones and LeeAnne French will
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As an AWC-SB member we know you love books and love to read! We are excited to launch our summer book club, Books for Breakfast! We hope you join us for breakfast at State & Fig restaurant for the discussion about Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. The discussion will be faciliated by Lois Phillips, PhD
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Money Matters: Journalism, Justice, and Empowerment When: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Where: Montecito Country Club will honor Kathleen Sharp author of Blood Medicine & Mr. & Mrs. Hollywood and Marsha Bailey Founder & CEO at Women’s Economic Ventures Mistress of Ceremonies: Mary Olson, KCLU General Manager Plus
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By: Rachel Cansler In our professional lives we’ve all heard the adages, “Dress to Impress,” “Confidence is key,” and “Dress for the job you want, not the one you have.” Is there any truth to these common sayings? Are our business ventures influenced by our individual style and level of confidence? Empirical research has shown
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Studies show that by creating a polished appearance people can increase their business success by projecting poise and confidence. To help you fine-tune your image AWC-SB presents Image, Success, and Self-Confidence with Professional Image Consultant Valerie Burns and Jewelry Consultant Calla Gold on Wednesday, May 1, 5:30- 7:30 pm at Antioch University Santa Barbara, Community
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By: Rachel Cansler As the media world grows increasingly digitized communicators struggle to protect their intellectual property. What is considered intellectual property and how do we go about protecting our works? Attorneys Mike Velthoen and Jim Q. McDermott of Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP discussed these questions and others pertaining to copyright and trade secrets
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By: Rachel Cansler Women by nature are considered great communicators. But somewhat surprisingly, we lack an inherent desire to negotiate. We lean toward resolving conflict in ways that enable everyone to come out on top, rather than empowering ourselves to ask for what we need. At AWC-SB’s February event at Antioch University, Certified Personal and
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By: Osaro Althouse Do you have a book in you? AWC-SB’s panel on Wednesday, November 10 at the Antioch campus posed this question. AWC-SB members and guests learned key characteristics oftentimes overlooked when working in collaboration with others. Co-authorship requires a thorough understanding of the people you choose to work with, but even more so
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