New Year - New Opportunities

Women's Information Network

of Simi Valley

January 1, 2025 ~ Simi Valley, CA

Presidents Message

Dear WINS Members,

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on all we’ve accomplished together in the past year and look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead. This year is a fresh start, a chance to set new goals, foster meaningful connections, and empower one another as we continue to grow both personally and professionally.

Our community is built on the strength and resilience of each and every one of you, and I am beyond proud of how we’ve supported each other in our journeys. From our monthly events and workshops to the invaluable peer mentorship and collaboration, we’ve created an environment that not only encourages professional growth but also fosters lasting friendships.

In this new year, I encourage you to embrace the opportunities that come your way and to challenge yourself to take bold steps. Let’s continue to build a network where women thrive, where creativity flows, and where success is celebrated.

Thank you for being an essential part of this incredible community. Here’s to another year of growth, connection, and empowerment!

Warm regards,

Ana Asatouri

President, WINS

Our next WINS Luncheon Meeting will be on January 22, 2025

at Wood Ranch Golf Club

RSVP Today with the following link:

https://www.womensinfonetwork.com/rsvp

Dear Members:

Your 2025 WINS board has been in negotiations with Wood Ranch regarding an increase in luncheon costs. We have also searched all of the available locations that would meet our requirements. After much discussion and research, we have determined that our best option is to remain at Wood Ranch. Their costs have increased which means our price has increased. The luncheon price for 2025 will be $33.00 for members and $35.00 for guests. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming luncheons. Our Programs Chairs have selected some outstanding speakers and presentations that you won’t want to miss.

Wishing you a successful New Year!

Warm regards,

Ana Asatouri, WINS President 2025

Starting our appliance repair business in 2012 was challenging, especially while raising young children. As a mother of three, I juggled managing the business with home life, handling office tasks like scheduling and customer service, while Chris provided the repairs. In the early years, it was tough balancing long work hours with family time, often staying up late to catch up on business tasks. Scaling the business brought its own challenges, from learning the industry guidelines to expanding our workforce. Yet, we remained committed to quality service and building a strong reputation. Over the years, our hard work paid off, and our company grew, allowing us to provide for our family, become homeowners, and give back to our community—living our American Dream.

It's time to renew your Membership .... Please go to the link below, to renew.

https://www.womensinfonetwork.com/membership-renewal

2025 WINS Board

President –

Ana Asatouri

Vice President Programs – Christina Henteleff/Amy Corneau

Vice President Membership –Liz Richesson

Secretary – Jennifer Warner

Treasurer - Liz Bystrom

Past President/ Parliamentarian –

Jan Sandstrom

Historian –

Christina Henteleff

Newsletter/Hospitality –

Jan Sandstrom

Hospitality – Jan Sandstrom/ Darci Richardson

Public Relations –

Amy Corneau

Member Spotlight Luisa Kahdeman

20 years ago, I was age 41 and gave birth to twins. I gained 50 lbs in the pregnancy and could not lose those last lingering 30 lbs until I found Optavia. I lost 30 lbs in 10 weeks using balanced nutrition and balancing blood sugar along with incorporating new habits of health, and I have been maintaining my healthy weight, simultaneously optimizing my health for my age ever since, and I am now helping others do the same and have helped over 10,000 people create thriving, healthy transformed lives! I love helping men and women reach their full potential and gain control over their health and lives, and I love what I do. I’m FREE to my clients. It is simple, it is fast, and it works! Put an end to the struggle! Let me show you how to get there, too!!

Happiest of Birthdays

to our January Divas!

01-06 Liliana Marghitoiu

Leap Pharmaceuticals

01-14 Janet Reynolds-Magee

MD Science Lab

01-28 Demi Fox

High State Realty

01-31 Elisia Menijivar

Beauty and Grace Foundation

Thirsty Thursday

Will be back on January 9, 2025

MB Grille - 1161 Simi Town Center Way

Please RSVP with Christina Henteleff - 805-304-7444

Congratulations to Silvia Benun! She won a year's free membership by bringing guests to the luncheon.

It pays to make your luncheon reservation early! Just ask Liz Richesson. She is the lucky winner of a FREE lunch in January!

We are kicking off the New Year with a networking event

and want to get to know our WINS sisters so come with business cards and get ready to mingle, chat & learn more about other members and share more about you too!

We still need one more table talker for January, so please reach out to Jan Sandstrom, 818-427-0958 . You will have three minutes to talk about your business!

A special Thank You to Melissa Thiesen , Mary Kay Senior Sales Director,for signing up as this month's table talker and for bringing centerpieces and desserts!

Welcome to our newest member: Claudia Chaverrs, Director of Operations, Sunmed I Your CBD Store

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

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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