Extended! AWC-SB 2021 Fall Membership Campaign — Join Now and Save!
Extended until Friday, November 5th. Save up to $75 when you join AWC-SB now.
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Adventures in Local Journalism—Gwyn Lurie
By Justine Sutton Wednesday, October 6th, saw members and guests of AWC-SB gathering on Zoom for the chapter’s monthly meeting, which always features an excellent speaker on a valuable topic. This month it was all about local journalism—more specifically, Gwyn Lurie’s adventures in taking over as Editor-in-Chief of the longtime weekly Montecito
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Weds. Oct 6: Local Journalism & What’s New at the Montecito Journal
Join us on Wednesday, October 6th in conversation with Gwyn Lurie, the editor, and CEO of the Montecito Journal, and learn about the various changes she has implemented in the community paper and her views on the importance of local media.
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Recap: Going Up! Improving Your Elevator Pitch
On September 8, AWC-SB launched its 2022 season with professional storyteller and AWC-SB Woman of Achievement, Kymberlee Weil. She shared tips for creating a powerful elevator pitch. “Use language that makes it compelling and memorable,” she said. “Tell a little less, so the listener wants more…!” Above all, “Be so memorable they can’t ignore you.” Read a recap of the event here, written by Justine Sutton.
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Wed. April 6: How To Get Your Message Across — On Camera!
Wednesday, April 6, 5:30-7 p.m. WorkZones Being comfortable on camera is about more than looking good. But what’s the best way to get your message across when you’re on video being interviewed or making a presentation? Join us in person on April 6, when Erica Schweitzer presents an array of video tips — from recapping
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AWC-SB Board Launches 2021 Season with September 8 Networking Event
Press Release: AWC-SB Board Launches 2021 Season with September 8 Networking Event.
Kymberlee Weil, International Speaker Coach and Women of Achievement honoree, offers tips for fine-tuning a 30-second “Elevator Pitch”
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Weds, Sept 8: Hone Your Elevator Pitch, and Practice It!
Do you ever feel taken aback or tongue-tied when asked what you do? Tune up your 30-60-second elevator pitch with tips from storyteller, speaker coach, and an AWC-SB Woman of Achievement honoree Kymberlee Weil—and then use it to network with a stellar group of communications professionals.
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July and August: Drop-in to Books for Breakfast
AWC-SB presents Books for Breakfast, an informal summer discussion group of books that will help us become Better Communicators. Two events are taking place on July 14 and August 11 in downtown Santa Barbara. Meetings are open to AWC-SB members & non-members. No-host, you buy your own beverage/breakfast. No need to RSVP, just show up.
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Weds June 16: Members Appreciation Happy Hour
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.
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Recap: Clear to Be Kind—The Importance of Clarity in Communication
On Wednesday, May 12, AWC-SB members and guests gathered via Zoom for our monthly meeting, an educational presentation by Sara Caputo, Santa Barbara workplace effectiveness coach and consultant: “Clear is Kind. Unclear is Unkind.”
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