She's Most Concerned With Climate Change and the Need for More Mental Health Services. Councilmember, Margaret Abe-Koga
Q: What advice do you have for young women who want to pursue a career in politics?MAK: Know why you want to be in politics and especially if you want to run for elected office. Have a firm grasp of your values, principles and the causes you care about, and have a vision of what you want to accomplish in office. Then go out and get involved in those causes so that you can meet other like-minded people who can become your base of support. Q: What is one sk..
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Mother, Author & Real Estate Agent, Meet Jackie Haugh, Bringing It All Together
Q: Can you share with us what made you decide to have a career in Real Estate? JH: In 2001, I found myself a single mom to four teenagers. While raising my children, I was able to stay at home but always worked part time with jobs I created in the art and fitness worlds. Now, I needed a full-time gig if I was to keep the family home. Before children in the 1970s, I worked for Century 21 in the San Francisco Regional Office managing 144 franchises. When my ..
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She Believes You deserve to Live in a Beautiful Home That Reflects the Best of Who you are. Meet Principal Designer, Stacey Lapuk
Q: How did you get started as a Designer?SL: I grew up in an arts-oriented family, and was admitted to the Fine Arts program at the University of CT. Armed with a BFA, I came out to CA and first worked in the advertising industry. I entered UC Berkeley's Interior Design/Interior Architecture program and began building my client base. To me, a home is a 3-dimensional painting in which my clients get to live and thrive. Q: Can you describe to our readers a ..
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She Empowers Her Clients Through Compassionate Representation Meet Silicon Valley Attorney Caroline Badalnejad: An Experienced Attorney Who Understands Your Needs
Q: When did you know you would pursue a career in the legal field?CB: In my mid 40s when my youngest child had just begun Kindergarten.Q: What expectations did you have after graduating and receiving your law degree?CB: I wanted to establish a solo practice and advocate for my clients’ rights and interests.Q: What type of cases do you generally handle? CB: Mostly Family Law, some Consumer Bankruptcy, Estate Planning/Probate cases. Q: Can you share with our..
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Her Legal Knowledge & Human Wisdom Makes it all Possible! Meet Criminal Defense & Family Lawyer Stacy Remer
Q: When did you know you would pursue a career in the legal field?SR: I knew from a very young age that I wanted to advocate on behalf of others. My first experience with the legal system was as a child and I vowed to make a difference in the lives of those trying to navigate it alone. Q: What type of cases do you generally handle? SR: I practice criminal defense and family law.Q: What is your approach or philosophy to winning or representing a case?SR: I..
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Age is But A Number
You don’t spend 20 years in the fitness industry without learning a few things about numbers. A valuable term I learned early on, and attest to, is the age old adage that “Age is nothing but a number”. Each of us has a calendar age and a biological age. We’ve all seen this … Often I will see a 30 or 40 year-old who may look and feel considerably older than his or her actual age … or a 60 or 70 year-old who may look and feel considerably younger. How and w..
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She is The Host of America’s Premier Lifestyle TV Series That Shows You How To Get The Most Out of Life!
An Exclusive Interview with Television Personality, Actress & Host of The Television Series Alive & Well, Michelle HarrisQ: You’ve followed a plant base diet since age 14, can you share with our audience how you became interested in a healthier lifestyle at a young age?MH: I started following a plant based diet at such a young age and it’s one of the best decisions that I have ever made. I read an article about a slaughterhouse. That was the end of meat an..
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She’s an Effective leader with Vision & Conviction Meet Briggs Developments Vice President of Asset Management Reggie Hidalgo
Q: If you could teach women growing in the industry today just one thing, what would it be?RH: Bring something to the table. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. And, follow through with your commitments. That’s actually three things but it’s important to show up and get the job done. Everyone is busy – so don’t make excuses. Q: What is your biggest career failure and what positive lessons did it teach you?RH: The biggest mistake I made is staying at a job..
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Business Owner, Strategist and Coach. A Conversation With Sandra Bevins Hughes
Q: What does being a member of NAWBO Silicon Valley mean to you?SH: Connection and Collaboration with like-minded women business owners who remain authentic and heart-centered as they focus on their businesses, families and community are the main benefits of being a member of NAWBO Silicon Valley. Q: How has NAWBO Silicon Valley helped you as a business owner?SH: We don’t know what we don’t know. In a community like this, I meet women who are ahead of me ..
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She's a City representative on the Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside and serves as Vice-Chair. Meet Former Half Moon Bay Mayor, Debbie Ruddock
Q: What advice do you have for young women who want to pursue a career in politics?DR: The first thing people wanted to know when I campaigned for office was, “Why are you running?” You need to have an authentic answer. What is your passion? What do you care about? What value can you add to your community? For me, the driver was my passion for protecting our coastal environment. My journalism and public relations background provided a strong foundation for..
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Meet Flordelisa "Flor" Harris, Insurance Broker & Consultant at Benefits Simplified Insurance Solutions, LLC
Q: What does being a member of NAWBO Silicon Valley mean to you?FH: Being a NAWBO member brings me a lot of pride and inspiration, as I’m surrounded by women business owners who continually strive to run a successful business while focused on the importance of family and community. Q: How has NAWBO Silicon Valley helped you as a business owner?FH: The organization has helped me tremendously, as I can tap into a variety of women business owners in differen..
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Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Champion For Equality & Women’s Rights
Q: Growing up, did you know you wanted to be a Politician?Congresswoman Speier: I worked on my first political campaign when I was 16, and I was hooked from that moment on. I later interned in Congressman Leo Ryan’s office, and then returned to his office to work for him after I finished law school. It was after our fateful trip to Guyana, where Congressman Ryan was assassinated, and I was shot, that I decided to dedicate my life to public service. I dist..
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Compassion, Understanding & Knowledge: A Proactive Approach to Law Meet Silicon Valley Attorney, Lydia E. Hsu
Q: When did you know you would pursue a career in the legal field?LH: My mother always told me when I was a child that I should be an attorney. Interesting enough, I left for college thinking I would be pursuing a career in music and theater. It wasn’t until I was in college that I became interested in the legal field and picked up a minor in law. Q: Why did you decide on Family Law as your area of expertise?LH: After I graduated from college, I applied to..
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Binge Eating Disorder
Speaking of Health A Sensitive Topic That Is Often Overlooked, Binge Eating Disorder By Marina Gavric, Health & Fitness Trainingwww.marinagavric.com A sensitive topic that is often overlooked, Binge Eating Disorder, is said to be one of the most under-diagnosed and under-treated eating disorders. It affects men and women alike, where generally some have gone through a traumatic life experience, in which food was the solution. After years and decades, these..
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Exclusive Interview with Kim Christfort; National Managing Director of The Deloitte Greenhouse™ & Book Author, Helping Executives Tackle Tough Business Challenges
Kim Christfort is the national managing director of The Deloitte Greenhouse™ Experience team, which helps executives tackle tough business challenges through immersive, facilitated Lab experiences, and client experience IP such as Business Chemistry. As part of this role, Kim leads US Deloitte Greenhouses, permanent spaces designed to promote exploration and problem solving away from business as usual.Q: Can you tell our audience about your position at Del..
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A Seasoned Veteran, She Has Been Selling Residential Real Estate for over 30 Years. Meet Broker Associate Hill & Co. Stephanie Ahlberg
Q: How long have you been in the Real Estate business?SA: I have been a full time Realtor since 1980 Q: What designations or certifications do you hold?SA: I am a licensed Real Estate Broker (vs just sales person) Q: What percentage of your clients are buyers vs. sellers?SA: It varies from year to year but averages out to about 50/50. However, this year is heavily sellers. Q: Do you think people buying in Real Estate look at their home purchase more as..
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