Join Us for May's Empowering Luncheon!

Women's Information Network

of Simi Valley

May 1, 2025 ~ Simi Valley, CA

Presidents Message

Dear WINS Members,

Spring is in full bloom, and so is the vibrant energy of our incredible network!

Our April meeting was a wonderful success, centered around the theme of time management. It was inspiring to see so many of you engaging with the exercises, sharing strategies, and walking away with actionable insights to better manage our busy lives. The conversations were rich, practical, and deeply empowering—just what we all needed.

I’m also thrilled to extend a very warm welcome to our newest member: Julia Foerster. We are so excited to have you join our community of supportive, ambitious women. We can’t wait to learn from your experiences and see the unique energy you bring to our group.

Thank you all for continuing to show up, share openly, and support one another. Let’s carry this momentum forward as we head into May!

With gratitude and excitement,

Ana Asatouri

President, WINS

Meet Gabby Sifuentes- Our May Speaker

Maggie will be giving a demonstration on self defense. Please wear comfortable clothing.

Certified Fitness Trainer and Founder Gabby Sifuentes is the co-founder and trainer at Body Brain Train. She believes in the importance of seniors staying active. She helps to improve their quality of life by bringing different activities to them and teaching at the Body Brain Train Community Center.

Gabby is certified in boxing from Box N Burn Academy and in teaching classes, instructing people with neurological disorders in boxing. In 2020, she began teaching boxing in Spanish through Zoom to people with Parkinson's disease, and now Gabby teaches in over 15 countries!

With a background in dance and music, Gabby loves to teach dancing and brings her knowledge to cardio drumming class. In her free time, Gabby loves horseback riding, practicing martial arts, swimming, and, most recently, scuba diving.

Board Member Spotlight

Jennifer Warner

I have always valued my independence, even as a young girl. As I've grown into my role at Qmulate Capital, an investment firm I run with my husband Darrell, I have come to view women's financial independence as even more vital. Understanding money and how it works enables us to steer the course of our own lives. I love helping women become more engaged in their finances and planning for their future. Beyond that, you'll find me busy with my daughter Sofia, rooting for the Dodgers or soaking up the world through travel, food and wine; and I'm always happy to share a glass of wine with a friend!

Exciting News...

Our May 28th luncheon will feature a Delicious, Fast & Wonderful Self-Serve Salad and Deli Sandwich Buffet!!!

Serving time will be between 11:30 and 11:45 so please arrive in time to check in, get your lunch and network!

All reservations must be prepaid. If you have problems with paying, contact Jan @ 818-427-0958

RSVP Today with the following link:

https://www.womensinfonetwork.com/rsvp

You may cancel your reservation by the Friday before the luncheon and have your payment carried over to the next month.

2025 WINS Board

President –

Ana Asatouri

Vice President Programs –

Amy Corneau/

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 –

Darci Richardson/ Jan Sandstrom

Public Relations –

Amy Corneau

Member Spotlight

Shana Daniels

Shana Daniels is a recognized fitness expert with over 40 years’ experience as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor & fitness competitor. She graduated with a degree in Sports Science & has earned several prestigious titles related to health & fitness, including Ms. Fitness California.

She has published numerous articles about Health & Fitness and is a motivational speaker for audiences of all ages. She loves to educate people on how to live up to their full potential in mind, body & spirit!

Last year she co-wrote & published a book on Amazon called “Kick-Ass Pearls Of Wisdom For Women”. She wrote this book in part to pass along all the sage advice she wanted her beloved daughter to know & also to help women of all ages live their highest & best lives!

Her mission is; “Inspiring all to be the highest & healthiest version of themselves!”

Shana is the owner of Positively Fit Personal Training. If you’d like more info, she can be reached at: divashana@roadrunner.com, & you can check out her website; Shanadaniels.com.

5- 17 - Jo Ann Poole -

Keller Williams World Class

5- 17 - Lee Lubrano,

Tupperware

5-26 - Jan Sandstrom -

JCD Creations

5-29 - Ana Asatouri,

US Appliance Repair

5-30 - Liz Bystrom,

Farmer's Insurance

5-30 - Maggie Kestly,

Mid Valley Properties

Taco Tuesday will be:

May 13, 2025

Starting at 5:00 p.m.

El Capitan Mexican Grill -

2982 E. Los Angeles Ave.

Simi Valley

Please RSVP with Christina Henteleff - 805-304-7444

It pays to make your luncheon reservation early! Just ask Jennifer Armstrong. She is the lucky winner of a FREE lunch in May!

We still have openings for Table Talkers, You will have three minutes to talk about your business!

Show off your creative side by signing up to donate 6 centerpieces at a monthly luncheon.

Reach out to Jan Sandstrom, 818-427-0958

Our Table Talkers for May are: Darci Richardson,

Richardson Lending, and

Lisa Eidman,

Seymour & Associates Travel

Centerpieces will be provided by:

Sona Kamae,

EZ Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Inc.

Desserts will be provided by:

Darci Richardson,

Richardson Lending

Welcome to our newest member:

Julia Foerster, Edward Jones

WINS SPONSOR CORNER

BECOME A SPONSOR

SPONSORS WELCOME!

Advertise in this newsletter with your business card image or special offer! Art is due by the 1st of the month and can be changed out as often as you'd like.

$25 • 3 months

$40 • 6 months

$75 • 1 year

To sign up now, click here or email Liz Bystrom @ ecbystrom@ft.newyorklife.com

WINS BUSINESS CONNECTIONS

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT

Jan Sandstrom, JCD Creations

Carrie Golden, Your Knit Lady

Shelly Freed, Showstoppers Design & Apparel

Robyn Richardson, Richardson Portraits

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Amy Corneau, Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce

Tiffany Davids, Simply Tiffany

Melanie Vollbrecht, AXICOM, INC.

Ana Asatouri, US Appliance Repair

Nancy Cranford, Interior Designs by Nancy

Lara Porrazzo, Fix It Fast Plumbing, Heating & Air

Maria Maissian, Enove Agency

Yadira Luna - Element Heating and Air

Camille Cordova, Exact Staff

Erika Luna - JC Custom Raingutters

Janet Reynolds-Magee - MD Science Lab

Sona Kamae - EZ Bookkeeping and Tax Services, Inc.

Maura Sylber, Compliance Startline

Tammy Jordan - Claire.id

FINANCE, INSURANCE

Darci Richardson, Richardson Lending

Jennifer Warner, Qmulate Capital LLC

Liz Richesson, Hillcrest Financial Group

Paula Miller, Paula Miller Insurance

Liz Bystrom, New York Life

Christina Fishback, Priority Financial

Gina Anne Costigan, Mainstreet Mortgage

Julia Foerster, Edward Jones

HEALTHCARE

Dana Silecchio, Simi Chiropractic

Cheryl Tsieprati, Tsieprati Consulting

Luisa Kahdeman, Certified Health Coach, Optavia

Liliana Marghitoiu, Leap Pharmaceuticals

Suzanne Mortimer-Crawford, Erringer Family Dental Group

Dani Hutchison, Southeast Ventura County YMCA

Brenda Blair, Misfit Pilates

Claudia Chaverra, Sunmed I Your CBD Store

Shana Daniels, Positively Fit

Susan Blumert, AFLAC

PERSONAL SERVICES

Deborah Jordan, Deborah J Esthetics

Lee Lubrano, Tupperware Consultant

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

Maggie Kestly, Mid Valley Properties

TRAVEL, TOURISM

Lisa Eidman, Seymour & Associates Travel

Jennifer Armstrong, Cruise Planners

PHILANTHROPIC

Soroptimist International Simi Valley

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!

WOMEN'S INFORMATION NETWORK OF SIMI VALLEY | www.womensinfonetwork.com