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April Newsletter

April 1, 2024 | Simi Valley, CA 

Presidents Message


April Thoughts,


Winter and Spring are the two seasons of the year that are my absolute favorite. 

In Winter I see a calmness and even though we don’t get the snow in our area, I can see the wonder of the season in movies and shared pictures. I must admit that Spring takes priority because of all the beauty that emerges from the Earth. 


The flowers and blossoming trees are an inspiration to all of us. We should embrace the season and let the beauty that is within us develop into the wonderous flowers that are unique to us. 

Let others enjoy the beauty that is yours and the positive vibes you put forth.


Don't wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your own soul. ~ Luther Burbank


Warm regards,

Jan



Our Next

WINS Lunch Meeting will be:


April 24, 2024


11:30am - 1:00pm.

Location: Wood Ranch Golf Club 301 No. Wood Ranch Parkway, Simi Valley, 93065


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Be sure to RSVP on the Link below before April 17th, to be entered into the drawing for a FREE Lunch!


https://www.womensinfonetwork.com/rsvp



Congratulations to

Our FREE Lunch Winner from March's Meeting is:

 Rebeca Golden

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And our April Table Talkers:

Mary Johnson, Peacock Printing

Brooke Grayson, Aviara Real Estate


Centerpieces Donated by: Silvia Benun, Wholefrog

& Liz Richesson, Hillcrest Financial

Desserts Provided by: Mary Johnson


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To Promote your business even more... bring a Doorprize.



Board Member Spotlight


Helping people reach their real estate goals is a passion of mine. I am a residential REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker and I LOVE WHAT I DO! With a degree in Marketing and over 30 years of selling experience, I pride myself in listening to my clients and serving their needs. To watch a first-time home buyer get their first set of keys (I cry just about every time!) to helping a seller get top dollar for their home so that they can move closer to their grandkids, is what my “why” is all about. I’ve been married to my amazing husband Steve for 30 years and live in Wood Ranch. We have 2 grown children Hayden, 21 and Dylan, 25. When I’m not driving around town helping clients, I am playing pickleball (ok I’m slightly addicted!) I am also the 2024 Chamber Ambassador Chair for the City of Simi Valley. I love connecting people, whether in our group, our city or over coffee!



Would you like to promote

your business a little

bit more?


You can do this by being a Table Talker, bringing Desserts, or provide the Centerpieces for our

WINS tables at the meetings.

Bring a doorprize to the next luncheon. Be sure to attach your business card and be prepared to say a short message

about your gift.

This year one of the board members has chosen a month to partner up with a member to make centerpieces.


Just reach out to our

Hospitality Team,

Candace Skor @

(805) 404.9881

or

Rebeca Golden @

(310) 614.8650




2024

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


President ~ Jan Sandstrom

Past President ~ Darci Richardson

VP Programs ~ Ana Asatouri

VP Membership ~ Liz Richesson

Treasurer ~ Liz Bystrom

Secretary ~ Jennifer Warner

Hospitality/Special Projects

Rebeca Golden

Newsletter ~ Candace Skor

Public Relations ~ Amy Corneau

Historian ~ Christina Henteleff

Board Member at Large ~ Donna Damen

Website ~ Tiffany Davids




Mix it Up!



Join us for:

Thirsty Thursday

April 11th,

5:00pm ~ 7:00pm

at MB Grille


Can't wait to see you all then!






WE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE YOUR CELL PHONE NUMBER ON OUR MEMBER ROSTER ...


Please email or text Jan Sandstrom with your cell number: 

 jcdcreations12@gmail.com 

OR

818-427-0958


Be sure to let her know who you are if you send a text.




April Guest Speaker


Debra Lindegren 

Speaking and Presentation Skills Trainer, 

Messaging Wizard, Marketing Copy 



Debra Lindegren

began speaking in public at

age 16 when she stood before her local school board and took them to task for shortening the school week from 5 days to 4. It worked!

She has been fascinated by the ability to influence people for over 35 years. In 2002 she founded her company Authentically Speaking to train executives and business owners on how to use speaking to showcase their credibility, increase their influence and create buzz for their business. As a speaker she has presented dozens of Keynotes and Workshops across the U.S., Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Australia, and has critiqued hundreds more. More recently she has become highly skilled in the art of messaging and marketing, and has combined her talents to mentor nearly 1000 students in speaking, messaging and marketing. She is highly regarded for her ability to help business owners cut through the noise and stand out. 




Happy Birthday to our Amazing April Babes

04-07 Nancy Cranford Interior Design by Nancy




Please ... Welcome Our Newest Members


  • Donna Novak
  • Elisia Menjivar
  • Danielle Huchison
  • Camille Cordova
  • Suzanne Crawford



Get to know our

WINS Members

a little better!


Let's give

Mary Johnson

a round of applause!



Peacock Print Co is a small, woman-owned business owned by Mary Johnson, and was just honored as a 2024 SFV Local Business of the Year.

Mary started out in 1985 learning the print and promotional business from the ground up. It is this focused career path that has made her an expert in her field and gives her the knowledge and expertise to guide clients in the right direction to meet their marketing goals.

After 30 years of working for a nationwide franchise, Mary started Peacock Print because she wanted to serve her client’s needs ahead of the needs of "the company".

Mary is Chair Emeritus on the Board of Directors for the North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce and is President Elect of the Granada Hills Rotary Club.

 Mary is a lifetime resident of Sunland Tujunga and is married with two grown adult children - and two grandchildren. She also has two stepsons at home. 

 Mary is an avid reader and part of a book club. She also enjoys walking her 2 year old Labrador Retriever, cooking, camping, entertaining and wine tasting trips to Temecula and Paso Robles.



Up Coming Meetings:



May 22, 2024 Meeting: OFF Site with some different FuN, to be had by All. Watch for details!!



June 26, 2024 Table Talkers: Liz Bystrom & _____ Who would like to share more info about their Business??



July 24, 2024 Table Talkers: Donna Blackwell & ______?


August 28, 2024

Table Talkers: Midge Seeley & ____?


September 25, 2025

Table Talkers: Amy Corneau Liz Richesson


October 23, 2024 Birthday Bash


November 20, 2024

Wood Ranch Table Talkers:

Maggie Kestly & Donna Damen


December 25, 2024

Dark Month



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


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

Ivana Mayer, Internetize Me

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


FINANCE, INSURANCE

Darci Richardson, CSMC Mortgage

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


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, YMCA

Elisia Menijivar, Beauty and Grace Foundation

Donna Novak, Simi Psychological Group


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.


REAL ESTATE

Janet Adams, Century 21 Everest

Demi Fox, High State Realty

Christina Henteleff, Coldwell Banker Realty

JoAnn Poole, KW World Class

Karen Troop, Pinnacle Estate Properties

Brooke Grayson, Aviara

Kimberly Pewsey, Dream Nest Homes

Renee Hundly, Dream Nest Homes


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 Darci 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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