The Speakers – each event will be unique!
Sherri Langburt is the founder of Single Edition Media and a Lifestyle Expert who teaches non-married individuals the art of living “happily ever now." Single Edition is the premier lifestyle destination for singles: women and men of all ages who have never been married as well as those who are divorced, solo parents or suddenly single. Ms. Langburt has 14 years of new media and technology experience, including having worked with leading brands such as Weight Watchers, Kraft Foods and General Mills. She has been featured and quoted in media outlets such as The New York Times, The Gayle King Radio Show, Readers Digest, Chicago Tribune, CBS News and more.
Adele Testani co-founded HurryDate, the nation's leading speed dating company, in 2001. A simple idea that started as a fun event in a New York City bar eventually grew into a global concept with up to 150 events per month in 45 cities across the US, UK and Canada. Testani has seen her fair share of good, bad and ugly dates and loves to share her tricks of the trade. She has been featured and quoted in media outlets like The Today Show, CNN, Nightline, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan magazine, Dateline NBC, Time Magazine and more.
Lisa Steadman is an internationally acclaimed best-selling author and CEO of Woohoo, Inc. She has worked with corporate clients like Mattel, Disney, and Clairol for over a decade. Having built her own successful brand and consulting business through her books, products and services, website and social media, Lisa now helps entrepreneurs find their Woohoo Within™ and create a game plan for sharing their big ideas with the world.
Her topic: “If Your Business Was Your Boyfriend, How Happy Are You?”
Do you feel disappointed and frustrated with your career results? Do you wake up and dread starting your work day? Do you never celebrate your own successes and instead yearn for the successes of others? During this workshop, Lisa will share the top five reasons why you may not be happy with your career plus three simple solutions on how to get reengaged and rediscover your Woohoo Within™.
Her topic: “If Your Business Was Your Boyfriend, How Happy Are You?”
Do you feel disappointed and frustrated with your career results? Do you wake up and dread starting your work day? Do you never celebrate your own successes and instead yearn for the successes of others? During this workshop, Lisa will share the top five reasons why you may not be happy with your career plus three simple solutions on how to get reengaged and rediscover your Woohoo Within™.
Yolanda Shoshana ("Shoshi") is a multi-platform personality, lifestyle expert, sensualist, courtesan coach and speaker, known as the "Luscious Lifestyle Diva." Her talents and expertise span a wide range of specialties in the lifestyle category where she started a company for women which swirls sensuality, sexuality and spirituality. She is the founder of School of the Courtisane Moderne as well as creator of a sensual body product line, Modern Courtesan by YS.
Her topic: “Sensual Adventures for the Single Girl"
Be luscious! The city is packed with things that can awaken the senses. Yolanda will teach you about the spaces and places that can keep a single girl sassy and sensual. You also will find out things that you can do right in your own home for a sensual adventure!
Her topic: “Sensual Adventures for the Single Girl"
Be luscious! The city is packed with things that can awaken the senses. Yolanda will teach you about the spaces and places that can keep a single girl sassy and sensual. You also will find out things that you can do right in your own home for a sensual adventure!
Jeffrey Asher is a Partner at Eaton & Van Winkle LLP. He concentrates in Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Estates and Trusts Administration, Special Needs Planning, Elder Law and Medicaid Planning. He is a frequent lecturer for various financial institutions, civic groups and community organizations, has been featured on radio shows across the country, and is often presented by the New York State Bar Association as a community educator.
His topic: “What Women Don't Know About Estate Planning, but Should."
Jeffrey will teach you about three important things that every single woman must know for immediate and long-term security, and to make sure you control how, when, and to whom you pass your estate. And he'll uncover the hidden assets within your estate that you should protect, pronto!
His topic: “What Women Don't Know About Estate Planning, but Should."
Jeffrey will teach you about three important things that every single woman must know for immediate and long-term security, and to make sure you control how, when, and to whom you pass your estate. And he'll uncover the hidden assets within your estate that you should protect, pronto!
Kathryn Kaycoff-Manos, MA and Lauri Berger de Brito had busy, full lives as television producers, but after getting married "later in life," both suffered through years of infertility and loss while trying to create their families. Armed with their personal experiences and education, they created www.GlobalIVF.com-- an informational website for fertility patients searching for answers about traveling abroad for IVF related treatments, and Agency for Surrogacy Solutions, Inc. -- a long-standing, full service agency for those looking to create their families through gestational surrogacy. Kathryn and Lauri have been quoted as fertility/surrogacy experts in the LA Times, Parenting Magazine, Conceive On-Line and Iparenting. They have also contributed articles to and been an expert speaker for RESOLVE (the national infertility organization), the American Fertility Association, ESHRE (the main European professional reproductive organization), Conceive Radio and “Dare To Dream” on KYHY 92.5FM.
Their topic: “Fertility 101: Essential Tips for the Single Woman"
Most little girls dream of being a mom. But real life can sometimes throw a wrench into that vision - jobs, lack of a suitable partner, and just living life can get in the way. So what's a girl to do? Well, Kathryn and Lauri have some options and answers for women of all ages. Whether it's freezing your eggs or using an egg donor -- according to the two of them your age, career and/or marital status should not be obstacles on your road to mommydom. Come prepared to go home armed with information and advice on taking control of your fertility.
Their topic: “Fertility 101: Essential Tips for the Single Woman"
Most little girls dream of being a mom. But real life can sometimes throw a wrench into that vision - jobs, lack of a suitable partner, and just living life can get in the way. So what's a girl to do? Well, Kathryn and Lauri have some options and answers for women of all ages. Whether it's freezing your eggs or using an egg donor -- according to the two of them your age, career and/or marital status should not be obstacles on your road to mommydom. Come prepared to go home armed with information and advice on taking control of your fertility.
Carolyn Kelley North, LCSW, LMFT, is a psychotherapist and author of How to Win Dates and Influence Relationships. Carolyn is “The Savvy Shrink" and has practiced as an individual and couples therapist for 15 years. Carolyn knows about relationships through her personal experience of dating and meeting her husband in her 30's, so she brings expertise from both sides of the couch.
Their topic: “How to Dump the Slumps! Ways to boost your mood when "dating fatigue" sets in"
Carolyn will teach the principles of staying healthy when you are feeling discouraged. Depression and anxiety are well-understood diagnoses and we also know how to treat it. Come hear the latest strategies on feeling good on the inside, despite stressors on the outside. Learn about dating without drama, the best ways to cope and how to make life fun again!
Their topic: “How to Dump the Slumps! Ways to boost your mood when "dating fatigue" sets in"
Carolyn will teach the principles of staying healthy when you are feeling discouraged. Depression and anxiety are well-understood diagnoses and we also know how to treat it. Come hear the latest strategies on feeling good on the inside, despite stressors on the outside. Learn about dating without drama, the best ways to cope and how to make life fun again!
Helen Kim is a Financial Expert who specializes in your relationship with money. The host of CONSCIOUS WEALTH on Hay House Radio (www.HayHouseRadio.com), she is also an active presenter, speaker and teacher. Her workshops, group and training programs are designed to help loosen the grip that money holds over you, allowing you to experience peace with your money while building financial freedom. Her mindful approach gives you the opportunity to create a positive, dynamic and nurturing relationship to money and therefore, yourself. Whether you are held hostage to money because you are unable to spend it, you overspend on unnecessary objects or things that you don't even need or want, you find yourself caught in a debting cycle or have tendencies to under earn, Helen helps you help yourself, believing that we all hold our own answers.
In 2010 she has made guest expert appearances on local ABC, CBS and Fox News networks.A former cellist, she did practice, practice, practice and eventually got to Carnegie Hall. www.YourMoneyRelationship.com
Her topic: "A Woman's Guide to Your Money Relationship"
Are you satisfied with your financial situation? Whether you are single, married, divorced or widowed, every woman who wants financial independence must have clarity around their relationship with money. Learn why we do what we do with our money, some of the obstacles women tend to encounter with money, and how you can move towards financial peace.
In 2010 she has made guest expert appearances on local ABC, CBS and Fox News networks.A former cellist, she did practice, practice, practice and eventually got to Carnegie Hall. www.YourMoneyRelationship.com
Her topic: "A Woman's Guide to Your Money Relationship"
Are you satisfied with your financial situation? Whether you are single, married, divorced or widowed, every woman who wants financial independence must have clarity around their relationship with money. Learn why we do what we do with our money, some of the obstacles women tend to encounter with money, and how you can move towards financial peace.
Tamsen Fadal can be seen anchoring weekday mornings on the Emmy Award-winning PIX Morning News. Tamsen and her husband, Matt Titus, have written the books “Why Hasn't He Called?" How Guys Really Think and How to Get the Right One Interested in You and "Why Hasn't He Proposed?" Go From The First Date To Setting The Date. The pair host a national syndicated weekly segment with Meredith Corporation, Ask Matt and Tamsen, seen in 60 markets across the U.S.
Her topic: “Why Hasn't He Called: How Guys Really Think and How to Get the Right One Interested in You"
At last you'll find out what men really think about you when you're dating. Delivering excerpts and examples from her best-selling books, join Tamsen as she gives the straight scoop on those burning questions like how to act on a date, from drinking to dining out to when it's okay to go all the way with a man.
Her topic: “Why Hasn't He Called: How Guys Really Think and How to Get the Right One Interested in You"
At last you'll find out what men really think about you when you're dating. Delivering excerpts and examples from her best-selling books, join Tamsen as she gives the straight scoop on those burning questions like how to act on a date, from drinking to dining out to when it's okay to go all the way with a man.
Jonathan Sack is an employment lawyer with over 20 years of experience representing thousands of executives and employees from all industries in work-related issues.
His topic: “Singlism in the workplace"
Employment discrimination occurs in many shapes, shades and forms. Although we hear about race and age discrimination more often, familial status, including if you are childless or single, is common as well. Jonathan will speak to you about how to detect the basis for an adverse employment decision, or an event which is unsettling to you, as well as affirmative steps to take to protect yourself from this type of event from worsening, or from occurring in the first place.
His topic: “Singlism in the workplace"
Employment discrimination occurs in many shapes, shades and forms. Although we hear about race and age discrimination more often, familial status, including if you are childless or single, is common as well. Jonathan will speak to you about how to detect the basis for an adverse employment decision, or an event which is unsettling to you, as well as affirmative steps to take to protect yourself from this type of event from worsening, or from occurring in the first place.
Jacqueline Wales founded Fearless Fifties, a motivational company that aimed to coach women in midlife to claim their own lives and passions. In 2009 it was rebranded to The Fearless Factor and a book of the same name was released. She is working on a 12-week “Get Fearless Program" to help people shed the baggage of uncertainty holding them back from achieving all they want.
Her topic: “Scared of Commitment: How to handle rejection in relationships."
We've all been there. You're really into him, but he won't commit. He needs time, you need time, you're not sure he's the right one, or you don't want your heart broken again. What is it that stops people from being intimate with each other? Rejection is a tricky emotional response, and for many, the fear of rejection keeps people at arm's length. Developing trust in you and in the other is the dance in relationships. Learning how to love yourself more is the key.
Her topic: “Scared of Commitment: How to handle rejection in relationships."
We've all been there. You're really into him, but he won't commit. He needs time, you need time, you're not sure he's the right one, or you don't want your heart broken again. What is it that stops people from being intimate with each other? Rejection is a tricky emotional response, and for many, the fear of rejection keeps people at arm's length. Developing trust in you and in the other is the dance in relationships. Learning how to love yourself more is the key.
