2021 Holiday Party
Join us on Wednesday, December 1st at 5 p.m. at Villa Wine Bar to celebrate the holidays with AWC-SB members and friends.
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Meeting Review: Inclusive Communication—Alternatives to Assumption
As professional communicators, of course we want to reach a wide audience with a clear message. But we know that sometimes we inadvertently say or write something that derails that message. And we are keenly aware that it can be challenging to navigate personal and social guidelines, which are evolving and changing all the time.
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Weds. Nov 3: Inclusive Communication – From Using Pronouns to Uncovering Unconscious Biases
As professional communicators, we want to reach as wide an audience as possible, but sometimes we inadvertently write or say something that derails our message. Join AWC-SB on Wednesday, November 3, 5:30 p.m. on Zoom, to hear from educators and diversity advocates Cheri Gurse and Anita Perez Ferguson, who will discuss best practices and ways to evaluate and elevate our language.
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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