DECEMBER DAYS

Women's Information Network

of Simi Valley

December 5, 2024 ~ Simi Valley, CA

Presidents Message

Dear Members:

As we come to the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on this year’s speakers and our special events. I hope you’ve benefited from the information as much as I have. Was there a particular speaker or topic that you enjoyed most? If so, please let Christina Henteleff know.

I’ve enjoyed being your president for the past 4 or more years. I’ve been blessed with great board members and appreciate the time and energy they’ve put into making WINS one of the best networking groups around. The enthusiasm they have is evident in the continued growth in membership! I know that Ana Asatouri will do a fantastic job as our new president.

Please reach out to her and offer her any assistance she may need.

2025 will be an exciting year filled with new friendships and opportunities.

Wishing you the best of everything!

Warm regards,

Jan

Our next WiNS Lunch Meeting will be on January 22, 2024

at Wood Ranch Golf Club

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And... A BiG Thank you to

Jan Sandstrom

our Past President for giving us an Amazing, Fun, & Organized year

in 2024!!!

The Holiday Season, is the Happiest time of the Year!

Love, Warmth & Kindness is in the air... hot drinks, cozy fireplaces burning, and family time.

2024 is coming to an end, cannot wait to see what is in store for 2025 with all your businesses, and WINS!!

Membership Time Again.... Please go on to the link below, to renew your membership.

https://www.womensinfonetwork.com/rsvp

The WINS Board

wants to wish ALL of you ... and your families, a very

Merry Christmas...

Happy Hannukah And a very Safe New Year!! **********

2025 WINS Board

President –

Ana Asatouri

Vice President Programs – Christina Henteleff

Vice President Membership –Liz Richesson

Secretary – Jennifer Warner

Treasurer - Liz Bystrom

Past President/ Parliamentarian –

Jan Sandstrom

Historian –

Christina Henteleff

Newsletter/Hospitality –

Jan Sandstrom

Hospitality – Carrie Golden

Public Relations –

Amy Corneau

Member Spotlight Tiffany Davis

Our Website Guru!

I built my first website back in 2016, thinking it would be a fun challenge—and it was. Little did I know it would spark a passion that would transform my life. During my corporate career, I always freelanced on the side, but after becoming a mom and juggling work with a newborn, I knew it was time for a change.

That’s when I decided to take the leap and turn my side hustle into a full-time business. I founded my branding and website design company, where I’m proud to partner with incredible clients, helping them bring their visions to life and build authentic brands.

When I’m not designing or strategizing, you can find me baking something sweet, growing pumpkins, teaching dance, or enjoying life with my

Happiest of Birthdays

to our December Divas!

12-01 Maryann F. Hopkins Professional Business/Tax Services

12-01 Tamara Nowlin

Yellow Daisy Writers

12-03 Carrie Golden

Your Knit Lady 12-03 Christina Henteleff Coldwell Banker Realty

12-08 Dani Hutchison Southeast Ventura County YMCA

12-14 Yadira Luna

Element Heating and Air

12-23 Christine Nicholson O'Connor Pest Control

Thirsty Thursday

Will be back on January 9, 2025

Place TBD

Holiday Trivia

What does the word "Hanukkah" translate to?
How many towns in America are named “Christmas”
What is Shamash?
What country is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century?

"Inauguration" in English and "Dedication" in Hebrew
Two (Christmas, Michigan and Christmas, Florida)
The first candle of the menorah used to light the other candles
Germany

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WINS BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT

Jan Sandstrom, JCD Creations

Carrie Golden, Your Knit Lady

Shelly Freed, Showstoppers Design & Apparel

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Amy Corneau, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce

Tiffany Davids, Simply Tiffany

Melanie Vollbrecht, AXICOM, INC.

Rebeca Golden, cabi Stylist

Ana Asatouri, US Appliance Repair

Nancy Cranford, Interior Designs by Nancy

Donna Blackwell, Insperity HR

Lara Porrazzo, Fix It Fast Plumbing, Heating & Air

Maria Maissian, Enove Agency

Christine Nicholson, O'Connor Pest Control

Yadira Luna - Element Heating and Air

Karen Jackson - Accurate Notary & Services

Camille Cordova, Exact Staff

Maryann F. Hopkins, Professional Business/Tax Services

Erika Luna - JC Custom Raingutters

Janet Reynolds-Magee - MD Science Lab

FINANCE, INSURANCE

Darci Richardson, Richardson Lending

Jennifer Warner, Qmulate Capital LLC

Liz Richesson, Hillcrest Financial Group

Lynda Rummelhoff, State Farm Insurance

Paula Miller, Paula Miller Insurance

Maggie Kestly, Mid Valley Properties

Liz Bystrom, New York Life

Christina Fishback, Priority Financial

Gina Anne Costigan, Mainstreet Mortgage

HEALTHCARE

Candace Skor, Senior Advocate A Caring Solution

Dana Silecchio, Simi Chiropractic

Cheryl Tsieprati, Tsieprati Consulting

Luisa Kahdeman, Certified Health Coach, Optavia

Silvia Hogan, Life and Wellness Coach, CNC

Liliana Marghitoiu, Leap Pharmaceuticals

Suzanne Mortimer-Crawford, Erringer Family Dental Group

Dani Hutchison, Southeast Ventura County YMCA

Brenda Blair, Misfits Pilates

Claudia Chaverra, Sun Med I Your CBD Store

PERSONAL SERVICES

Donna Damen, JBloom Jewelry and More

Debbie Jordon, Brow Bella with Debbie Jordon

Jennifer Finnerty, Rose Family Funeral Home and Cremation

Brandy Glassman, B Limitless Fitness

Lee Lubrano, Tupperware Consultant

Juliane Detweiler, Rodan & Fields

Patricia Taylor, Damsel in Defense

Silvia Benun, Wholefrog

Mary Johnson, Peacock Print Co.

Melissa Thiesen Mary Kay Sr. Sales Director

REAL ESTATE

Janet Adams, Century 21 Everest

Christina Henteleff, Coldwell Banker Realty

JoAnn Poole, KW World Class

Karen Troop, Pinnacle Estate Properties

Brooke Grayson, Aviara

Kimberly Pewsey, Dream Nest Homes

Renee Hudly, Dream Nest Homes

Demi Fox, High State Realty

TRAVEL, TOURISM

Lisa Eidman, Seymour & Associates Travel

Jennifer Armstrong, Cruise Planners

PHILANTHROPIC

Soroptimist International Simi Valley

LEGAL

Jennifer Monroe, Monroe Law Group

WINS FACEBOOK GROUP

If you haven't joined the WINS Facebook Group, please do so! We encourage the exchange of information, ideas and tips designed to promote the success of the career-oriented woman.

Please be respectful of our request that you make no more than 2 posts per week. If you have questions about this, please contact Christina Henteleff, christina.henteleff@cbrealty.com, or any other Board Member for more info. Thank you for your cooperation.

Click here to visit the WINS Facebook Group and join the conversation!

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