SPIRITED WOMAN NEWSLETTER
Copyright Nancy Mills
Issue 28. All rights reserved.
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CONTENTS
- Spirited Woman Quote
- Editor's Spirited Message
- Spirited Woman Q & A - Sharon Gonsalves
- Spirited Woman Media Coverage
- Upcoming Spirited Woman Workshops
- Host a Spirited Woman Workshop
- New! Spirited Woman Events & Activities
- Blog ? of the Month & More
- Join the Spirited Woman Club - Get a Free Listing
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SPIRITED WOMAN QUOTE
“Happiness is like the energizer bunny - it makes you run and go, go and run forever.” - Nancy Mills
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EDITOR'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the world of SPIRITED WOMANHOOD.
There's a lot going on in SPIRITED WOMAN land. Which is great news. Our first barbecue is this weekend (August 7), in September the first ever I AM A SPIRITED WOMAN: HEAR ME ROAR evening event is taking place near Philadelphia (about 100 women are expected to attend!), and another first is taking place - I'm heading to Kauai, the garden isle of Hawaii in October to do a SPIRITED WOMAN Workshop. I'm excited.
Plus, plus, plus… for all of you on the SPIRITED WOMAN mailing list (which means you!), and your friends and your family, there is a SUMMER SPECIAL going on through August. You'll receive a $20 discount on ALL AUGUST workshops (LA, Santa Barbara, and Carlsbad). And, when you sign-up for the barbecue, you'll receive a credit of $15 toward ANY upcoming workshop, too. It's really a great deal, since in September the workshop fee will be raised to $95. So, August rocks!
The Q&A this month is with Sharon Gonsalves, a woman who has lived her dreams and then some. As Sharon likes to say, “she escaped from corporate America,” after spending 11 years in Boston's computer industry and moved to Hawaii in 1996. Within a year, she opened the Mahina's Women's Guest House in Kauai, which was named one of the top 50 B&B's in Hawaii by Frommer Budget Travel Magazine. She is also a drummer, singer, hula dancer, and a volunteer. Sharon truly lives life to the fullest. I urge you to read her inspirational story.
As always, I would like to thank you for your support, comments, enthusiasm, and friendship. And for those of you new to the newsletter, I'd like to welcome you to our growing numbers. YOU inspire me, always. And I genuinely look forward to meeting you (again or for the first time) at a SPIRITED WOMAN Workshop in your city.
The SPIRITED WOMAN Newsletter is meant to be fun, informative, and inspirational. Your free monthly tool to stay connected with other spirited women nationwide. I welcome you forwarding this newsletter to ALL your spirited friends.
Nancy Mills
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SPIRITED WOMAN Q & A
Sharon Gonsalves
Sometimes you meet people who touch your soul. Sharon Gonsalves was one of those people for me. I met Sharon when we were both attending the first Maui Goddess Week last year in December. As fate would have it (but there are no accidents), Sharon and I ended up booking adjoining rooms at this magical retreat center where only a few of the goddess week guests were staying. So what did we do? We had one of those long talks that went until 2 in the morning.
I found out that she owned a really successful B&B on Kauai, named the Mahina's Women's Guest House, where nearly 2,000 women travelers have stayed since it opened. That she was a self-taught entrepreneur, who worked really hard, that she had a painful background of abuse and incest, and that she was also a singer and a drummer in the Lost Pelican Band. I'm sure she found out many things about me - but I remember going on and on about my former boyfriend - and how I didn't want another relationship like that again - ever.
In other words, we bonded. Probably, much like the women do at Mahina's. Before the night was out - we talked about our dreams and goals. I said wouldn't it be great if I could teach on Kauai one day, and Sharon talked about how she would like to do special workshops for women at her guest house. Well, dreams do come true. Less than one year later, we are doing just that.
On October 22, I will be teaching a SPIRITED WOMAN Workshop at Sharon's place - Mahina's Women's Guest House - in Kapaa, Kauai. In honor of that, from October 15th through October 31st, Sharon (spirited woman that she is!) is offering special SPIRITED WOMAN rates. For any woman, who signs up for the workshop, the nightly room rate will be only $50 plus tax, and if you can't make the workshop - she is also offering other discounted rates. This is a fantastic opportunity for those of you looking for an affordable and soothing Hawaiian beachside vacation. Plus, both Sharon and I would love to have you come!
So, without further ado, here's Sharon….
Q. Was there a turning point in your life that led you from Boston to Kauai?
A. I decided to leave the stress of my job and spend the winter in Hawaii and just relax. After 3 months in Maui, I happened to come over to Kauai and found an opportunity here. I met a woman who was a friend of a friend from Boston, and friend of a friend from Maui and she was an organic gardener. I decided to become her business partner. We sold vegetables at the Farmers Market, but during the first six months, I could see that this business wasn't really going to sustain me here - because you work really hard to sell a head of lettuce for a dollar. Everybody around me had some kind of bed and breakfast or vacation rental or extra room they were renting out to visitors, and that was their supplementary income. Once I saw that, I thought it'd be cool to have a guest house for women - because there wasn't something like that on Kauai. And pretty soon an opportunity came for me to do that.
Q. Your landlord helped you establish your B&B. Tell us the story.
A. I moved into what is now Mahina's with two roommates. At the time it was a three-bedroom house. After a couple of months they decided to move on. I still had several months left on my lease. I mean the house is right on the ocean - it's a great spot. So, I asked my landlady if I could rent the other bedrooms out to visitors and she said yes and I'll show you how to do that, because she owns other vacation rental properties on the island. I had never run a business before - I had no experience doing this. I had never been a landlord before. And I am still here over eight years later, and I've had nearly 2,000 women guests from all over the world. And they love it. They come back. They tell their friends. I have lots of word on mouth on island and a very good reputation here.
Q. Why did you decide to create a women's-only B&B?
A. When I first came to Kauai, I thought about staying at a women's guest house myself. I looked for an inexpensive place and went to the local hostel and the energy there was really icky - it was a lot of guys hitting on young traveling women. I didn't want to stay in a place like that, and I didn't want other women to have to stay in a place like that either who were traveling on a budget. So I just went ahead and created an alternative to the local hostel with the knowledge that I had from traveling to women's guest houses in other places.
Q. Why do many women enjoy staying at an all women's guest house?
A. For the most part, they want to feel safe, especially if they are traveling alone and haven't had a lot of travel experience. Sometimes they just want to meet other travelers without feeling like they're being hit on. A large part of my clientele are heterosexual women, some of my clientele are lesbian couples who are looking for a women-only place where they know their relationship will be accepted, but a lot of times the straight women who come alone and stay here - their husbands feel better knowing that their wife is in a place with all women. Also, there's the camaraderie that happens in a women only place - it's unbelievable how close women will get not knowing each other - by chatting over breakfast, going off to the beach together or taking a hike.
Q. Sharon, you're also a singer and drummer for the Lost Pelican Band - is music and performing a big part of your life?
A. I have found that I love performing. It really energizes me. Before I moved to Kauai, I was really somebody who did not like to be seen. I've gone through many changes since I shifted my whole lifestyle. The first thing was a major spiritual awakening - I didn't have a spiritual life when I was living on the mainland. This happens to a lot of people when they come over here - it is not uncommon. Part of that has been to develop performance skills and to be less afraid and less concerned of being seen. I never would have run a business if I hadn't come here - it wouldn't of occurred to me to strike out on my own. The performance stuff kind of happened - a friend of mine needed a drummer for his band, and saw me drumming at a Sufi dance, and asked me to join the band. For six years, I've spent two days a week either in rehearsal or at a performance. I've developed skills as a musician and as a singer I've gained lots of confidence and started doing lead singing with the band and not hiding in the back.
Q. For years, you've studied with a spiritual teacher. Tell us about that.
A. My teacher's name is Guru Mayi and the spiritual path is called Siddha Yoga - which is a chanting and meditation practice. When you asked me before what brought me to Kauai - spirit brought me to Kauai, so that I could run this guest house and hold space for women's healing. And that's what in my understanding I'm really doing here. It's the most incredible and amazing life I could ever have imagined - I could never have imagined - because I didn't know a life could be like this when I was doing a nine to five job and looking like everyone else in my car and my apartment and my corporate job.
Q. Your life seems to be fueled by your passion(s). Were you freed by some important event in your life or family situation?
A. Definitely. My spiritual awakening has freed me and I can tell you what I'm freed from is sexual abuse and incest in my family history. What is inspiring to me about my story is that you can go from being so low to being so aspired and to inspiring others. The women I come in contact with through the guest house - we're all dealing with all kinds of stuff. The more you heal, the more of your own creativity is available, the more of your own greatness is available to go out into the world and do the things you are meant to do here. We're not meant to wallow and be sad all the time, and we're not meant to struggle and yes, we're really here to live our passion and to bring forth our gifts and sometimes we have to move through some tough stuff to get to all the gold nuggets.
Q. Sharon, why do you feel that you are a Spirited Woman?
A. I've invited spiritual guidance into my life in everything that I do. It's just part of how I live everyday. I try to sing everyday. To be singing and dancing to me feels very spirited. I like to spend time with children - kids really know how to play - and to have a spirited life is to be playful. Having good friends around and doing important work - just feeling like I am contributing.
THANK YOU SHARON. YOUR PASSION-FILLED LIFE INSPIRES US ALL!
Sharon welcomes hearing from you. Visit MAHINA'S at: www.mahinas.com or Sharon can be reached by phone @ 808-823-9364. For those of you interested in attending the October 22 SPIRITED WOMAN Workshops, please call Sharon soon! since there are only four rooms available, accommodating eight women.
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SPIRITED WOMAN MEDIA COVERAGE
What a thrill! What a ride! It seems as though every day the workshop is being mentioned - somewhere. Wow. Whether it's via the print media or the Internet, we're out there - catching on. Plus, Nancy is being asked to do more personal interviews in print, radio, and TV. So this is all great news!
Newspaper/Magazine/Newsletter Media Coverage To Date:
Bay Area Business Woman
Berkeley Daily Planet
Beverly Hills 90210
Boulevard
Brentwood News
Coastal View News
Common Ground
Conscious Choice
East Bay Express
El Cerrito Journal
Haleakala Times
La Jolla Village News
Los Angeles City Beat (7 day pick*)
Maui Time Weekly
Mail Tribune
National Association of Women Writers (NAWW)
North County Today
Palisades 90272
Parlor Performance Newsletter
Santa Barbara News-Press
Santa Monica Mirror
Southern California Senior Life (featured workshop)
The Bel-Air View
The Hollywood Reporter
The Jewish Journal
The Montecito Journal
The Nashville Scene
The New Spirit
The News Tribune
The San Diego Union-Tribune
The Santa Barbara Independent
The Santa Monica Sun
UCLA Magazine
Valley Voice
Venice Magazine
Westside Today
Woman Magazine
Whole Life Times (featured workshop)
Nancy Mills Radio Interviews:
Bill & Bonnie Morning Show, KRUZ, Santa Barbara, CA (frequent guest)
Healing Arts, Jefferson Public Radio, Ashland, OR
Kathy Collins Show, Mana O Radio, Maui, HI
Northwest Passage, KLCC, Eugene, OR
The Brass Ring, WBNW, Boston, MA
The Brass Ring, WPLM, Plymouth, MA
Internet Media/Promotional
Yes, it's true! The Spirited Woman Workshop is really picking up steam on the internet. How about exploding? More and more newspaper/calendar listing/general sites are featuring it. Since internet listings are hard to track, and often, come and go quickly, your best bet is to do a Google search. Type “Spirited Woman Workshop” (leave the quotes in) in the Google search bar at www.google.com and several hundred listings should appear. Wow.
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UPCOMING SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOPS
Get out your SPIRITED WOMAN drum and dance around the house. More and more women are attending the popular SPIRITED WOMAN Workshop all across the country. Who-ee! Over 500 women have signed up to date. So, don't miss out! Be sure to check out the calendar listings below and see what's in store for your area.
The SPIRITED WOMAN Workshop includes three hours of creative playfulness and growth. Emphasizes your ALIVENESS and reinforces YOU ARE ENOUGH AS YOU ARE. Great for transitions, movement. Attendees range from writers/artists/healers to business owners. Led by Nancy Mills, Creator of the Spirited Woman Approach to Life. Limited to 12 women. Offered at amazing locales.
For more info on the workshops or to sign up for one please call Nancy Mills at her toll free number: 888-428-1234 (in Santa Barbara call 805-698-3555) or e-mail her at: nancymills@thespiritedwoman.com.
BE SURE TO ASK NANCY ABOUT SPIRITED WOMAN GIFT CERTIFICATES. The workshop makes a wonderful, uplifting gift for a special person in your life. GREAT gift for daughters (age 13+). GO FOR IT!
Workshop checks are mailed to: Nancy Mills, P.O. BOX 20042, Santa Barbara, CA 93120. Checks must be received within 10 days of making a reservation. Credit card payments accepted. Partial scholarships offered. All payments due in advance of each Spirited Woman Workshop. All reservations final.
PLEASE NOTE: As a SPECIAL OFFER to you and your friends and family, I am offering a $20 special discount on all SPIRITED WOMAN Workshops held this summer. This is a GREAT OPPORTUNITY, because not only will the workshop fee be increased to $95 on September 1, but since you're on the SPIRITED WOMAN mailing list, you'll get a chance to save $30 before September kicks in!
Take advantage of the current special and BOOK NOW.
2005 SUMMER/FALL/WINTER WORKSHOP CALENDAR
LOS ANGELES
**SPECIAL EVENT - SPIRITED WOMAN SUMMER BARBECUE
Sunday afternoon, August 7
Time: 4-7 pm
Locale: Andrea De Lange's, 13459 McCormick St., Sherman Oaks
Cost: $15/$20 at the door - RSVP REQUIRED.
CARLSBAD-BY-THE-SEA (NORTH SAN DIEGO, CA)
Sunday afternoon, August 14, 2005
Time: 1-4 pm.
Locale: Erica Miner's Home (call for directions)
Cost: $65 (normally $85) NEWSLETTER SUMMER SPECIAL!
LOS ANGELES
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
Saturday afternoon, August 20, 2005
Time: 1-4 pm.
Locale: The Black Box Theater, 12420 Santa Monica Blvd., WLA, CA
Cost: $65 (normally $85) NEWSLETTER SUMMER SPECIAL!
SANTA BARBARA
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
Saturday afternoon, August 27, 2005
Time: 1-4 pm.
Locale: Private Home (call for directions)
Cost: $65 (normally $85) NEWSLETTER SUMMER SPECIAL!
WARRINGTON, PA (near Philadelphia)
September 16
**SPECIAL EVENT**
“I AM A SPIRITED WOMAN: HEAR ME ROAR” Evening Event
Locale: The Health & Wellness Center, 847 Easton Road, Warrington, PA
Time: 7-10pm
$40 (Book tickets directly through the Health & Wellness Center - http://www.wellnessdh.org)
WARRINGTON, PA (near Philadelphia)
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
September 17
Locale: The Health & Wellness Center, 847 Easton Road, Warrington, PA
Time: 1-4pm
$95 (Book directly through the Health & Wellness Center - http://www.wellnessdh.org)
WARRINGTON, PA (near Philadelphia)
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
September 18
Locale: The Health & Wellness Center, 847 Easton Road, Warrington, PA
Time: 1-4 pm
$95 (Book directly through the Health & Wellness Center - http://www.wellnessdh.org)
LOS ANGELES
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
Sunday afternoon, September 25, 2005
Time: 1-4 pm.
Locale: The Black Box Theater, 12420 Santa Monica Blvd., WLA, CA
Cost: $95
SANTA BARBARA
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
Sunday afternoon, October 9, 2005
Time: 1-4 pm.
Locale: Private Home (call for directions)
Cost: $95
KAUAI, HAWAII
**SPECIAL EVENT**
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
Saturday afternoon, October 22, 2005
Time: 1-4 pm.
Locale: Mahina's Women's Guest House
Cost: $95
OAKLAND, CA
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
Saturday afternoon, November 5, 2005
Time: 1-4 pm.
Locale: Creative Juices Arts, 432 Bellevue Ave. Oakland, CA
Cost: $95
SACRAMENTO, CA
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
Sunday afternoon, November 6, 2005
Time: 1-4 pm.
Locale: Morningstar's Home (call for directions)
Cost: $95
MORE!!! SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOPS
In addition to several California locales, Nancy's goal is to teach more out of state workshops - see city wish list below. She is also open to your suggestions for other cities and is currently available for speaking engagements.
Atlanta
Dallas
Denver Area (including Boulder, Colorado Springs)
Houston
Memphis
Nashville
Portland
New York
San Antonio
And, if you're wondering…the SPIRITED WOMAN Workshop has been held in the following cities to date:
LOS ANGELES
NASHVILLE
PORTLAND
EUGENE
ASHLAND
LAS VEGAS
LAUGHLIN
SAN FRANCISCO
SANTA BARBARA
SAN DIEGO
BERKELEY
MAUI
OAKLAND
SEATTLE
In September, we're headed to PHILADELPHIA!
In October, to HAWAII.
TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS.
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HOST A SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP
In your city.
It's great fun! You'll love it. Anyone who hosts a workshop in their home or business receives a free workshop, great publicity, and a chance to meet other fantabulous women. Since the workshop size is small, most spaces work out ideally. If you'd like to host a workshop, contact Nancy Mills at 888-428-1234 or e-mail her at: nancymills@thespiritedwoman.com.
And...this workshop is great for clubs, associations, organizations. For instance, the "Red Hat Club Presents the Spirited Woman Workshop." To talk about sponsoring Nancy for a workshop or a presentation contact Nancy Mills at 888-428-1234 or e-mail her at: nancymills@thespiritedwoman.com.
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NEW! SPIRITED WOMAN EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
In 2005, besides the numerous SPIRITED WOMAN Workshops that will be offered, SPIRITED WOMAN is branching out into new directions. Fantabulous or what? Below are some of the new events & activities that we've got planned:
SPIRITED WOMAN SUMMER BARBECUE (Aug. 7th, 1-4pm) - PLEASE JOIN US. So many women have made new friends by attending the SPIRITED WOMAN Workshop, that I thought a larger get together would be great fun - a chance to mingle, network, casually hang out and eat good food. Spirited woman extraordinaire Andrea de Lange has offered her lovely home in Sherman Oaks for the event. Also, your fee applies as a credit toward a future workshop of your choice. RSVP required. Call Nancy at: 888-428-1234 or e-mail her at: nancymills@thespiritedwoman.com.
“I AM A SPIRITED WOMAN: HEAR ME ROAR” EVENING EVENT - Friday, September 16, from 7-10pm at the Health & Wellness Center in the Philadelphia area. You'll participate in an evening of creative playfulness, fun, inspiration, and empowerment, where you'll dance in the aisles, get on stage (well, maybe!), and celebrate spirited womanhood en mass. To book the event and for more info on it, go to the Health & Wellness website at: http://www.wellnessdh.org. They sponsor terrific events.
MOTHER & DAUGHTER SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP - Our first Mother/Daughter Spirited Woman Workshop on May 7 was a smash! This event will definitely be an annual Mother's Day event, and right now, we're even considering a second Mother/Daughter workshop for this year over the holiday season. This special workshop is truly a GREAT way to bond, share, laugh and be empowered TOGETHER. What an experience to cherish! All ages from 13 and up are welcome. Plus, there's always a special mother/daughter rate. For more info or if you would like a workshop like this in your area call Nancy at: 888-428-1234 or e-mail her at: nancymills@thespiritedwoman.com.
SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP AT SANTA BARBARA WINERIES - As you all know, I live near “Sideways” country, where wineries abound, and the setting is peaceful and gorgeous. I've already got a workshop planned for May 6th of next year with the famous Santa Barbara woman winemaker Lane Tanner, but I'd like to do another one over the holidays in 2005. Any leads or suggestions for fantastic wineries?
SPIRITED WOMAN PRODUCTS - Right now, we're selling fabulous scarves and bracelets at our workshops, and look forward to selling them and many more things to you directly via the internet. We're really excited about our new, original product line. Say yes - to colorful, fun, and empowering.
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THE SPIRITED WOMAN BLOG
http://www.TheSpiritedWomanBlog.com
Posting on the blog is so easy. Just go to the right hand side of the blog, and you'll see a heading that says “Recent Posts.” Click on the heading within that section that you wish to access. Such as “Tell Us Why You Feel You Are a Spirited Woman.” Then once you're in, you'll see a simple and easy “e-mail” like form. Just fill it in and your post will be seen by one and all. It's a great, FREE way for people to know about you. FYI - some browsers seem not to work as well on the blog - if that is the case try a different browser!
Now, to the August blog question of the month?
WHAT FUELS YOUR INSPIRATION?
We really want to hear from you. ALSO keep those other blog posts coming in too - and BE SURE TO TELL US WHY YOU FEEL YOU ARE A SPIRITED WOMAN.
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AND NOW FOR THE THANKS!!!!!!!
Yes, it's called keeping it in the family. My artist/photographer cousin Adele Mills has the patience of a saint. I recently purchased a new digital camera - without any experience of using one. After two hours of Adele explaining that this button is for this, and this lens is for that - I learned to take digital pictures, put them on my computer, and edit them. THANK YOU ADELE.
SELENA TEMPLETON ROCKS. After I learned how to use the camera with my cousin Adele - I then needed a practice photo shoot with a real live model. Selena (who is gorgeous) and a true Spirited Woman, basically let me move all her furniture around, push her cat out of the room, and take over her one morning of rest (I arrived Sunday at 9:30 am!) to take pictures of her wearing my new fashion products. Plus, she edited the photos in Photoshop. MUCHO THANKS SELENA & FIFI.
And THANK YOU, as always, to the many wonderful spirited women who have attended the workshops and have hosted it…you are ALL fantabulous and fun.
Plus, I'd like to say a BIG THANKS to the many attendees who have referred their spirited women friends, mothers, and daughters to the workshop. Means so much.
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THE SPIRITED WOMAN CLUB - LISTING BOARD
MANY NEW LISTINGS THIS MONTH!!!
Here's the good news. If you have taken the SPIRITED WOMAN WORKSHOP you are automatically a member of the SPIRITED WOMAN CLUB, and you'll receive a FREE listing (up to 60 words) - monthly. For those of you who have not taken the workshop (come on girls, you need to join the club!) - the listing is $20 per month per listing. What a great deal!
This listing board is a great way to advertise your service, business, workshop, event or WHATEVER - and to stay connected with other spirited women. Currently, the newsletter reaches over 1,800 women. Think of it as your very own SPIRITED WOMAN DIRECTORY. Be sure to check out what other women are offering and support them! Also, see below HOW TO PLACE A LISTING.
RESP., EXP. MATURE WOMAN, 48. N/S, N/D, with no pets seeks caretaker, housesitter, personal assistant or office assistant position. Long/short term ok. Santa Barbara area, Central/North CA, South. Oregon or Greater Reno, NV areas. Resume and Ref. avail. Please contact Hillary DeFay, Hillary60231@aol.com, cell; 805-705 5594, hm; 805-967 4065. Thank you!
INDIGENOUS WISDOM WITH RUTH MAKUINI TAI. Have you ever wanted to: study with a native teacher? Meet the Maoris of New Zealand? Create power tools for self-healing? Experience this and more with Maori philosopher and teacher, Ruth Tai during a 3-day workshop this summer. The Cosmic Tree (Friday). Reawakening Our Intuitive Intelligence (Saturday). Entering Sacred Time and Space (Sunday). Details at: www.arohainsights.com/tree.htm
HEY, SPIRITED WOMEN! Come check out my new website, for my gift business, "Notably Gifted". I have all kinds of fun, useful and decorative things, and new items are added all the time. 10% discount when you mention "Spirited Woman". Thanks. Andrea de Lange, www.notablygifted.etsy.com
WOMEN OF SPIRIT IN BALI (Oct. 6-15) with guest teacher, Maya Sylvia Dolena, MCC. This holistic journey is dedicated to the alignment and integration of Right Livelihood and Life Purpose for “The Spirit of Women in Business.” Discover your passion & bliss! Empower yourself to take your rightful place in the world. http://www.oceanictantra.com/bali_04.htm. Register now; get a free gift.
LOVING HOME FOR 4-YEAR OLD CAT WANTED. My name is Selena and I must find a new home for my cat. She's an indoor cat with basic vaccinations who's been spayed. Gets along well with cats and people and loves to play. She's got lots of energy, but is very well trained. Serious cat lovers only. Email selenat2004@yahoo.com or call 213-381-0106
ATTORNEY Paul J. Backofen is an intellectual property specialist with over 9 years in practice. His broad technical experience coupled with his business experience provides clients a valuable perspective for identifying, capturing, protecting and exploiting their intellectual property. Mr. Backofen counsels industry leading organizations how to develop and run formal IP management programs. paulbackofen@crockett-crockett.com
DIVINE FEMININE WOMEN OF SPIRIT BALI ADVENTURE (Sept. 23-Oct. 2) with Caroline Muir, (Tantra, The Art of Conscious Loving), Joan Heartfield, PhD., and Kutira Decosterd. A pilgrimage of self-discovery and opening our hearts; filled with ritual, yoga, dance, prayer, poetry and song at Water Palace of Tirtagangga, royal palace of former king of Bali. www.divine-feminine.com. Joan 808-572-1250.
RAWA Santa Barbara - supporting The Revolutionary Association of the Women of Afghanistan, an independent, non-violent humanitarian & political group calling for the disarmament of warlords in Afghanistan, a secular democracy, and full rights for women. RAWA runs a hospital, medical clinics, orphanages, schools, literacy programs, work programs for widows, and provides food & supplies to refugees. For info: Sbrawa@aol.com; 805-569-2331
INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY: Kelley Kitley, MSW Associate Clinical Social Worker (310) 570 5567 located in Westwood area of Los Angeles. Holistic and eclectic approach used incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive behavior, feminist, and mindfulness modalities. Specializing in eating disorders, addiction, depression, anxiety, and trauma with children, adolescents, and adults. Sliding Scale fee applies if needed. Supervised by Terry Beck, LCSW.
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO TALK WITH THE ANGELS? Or discover past lives? I can help you. Hi. My name is Charles. I have been assisting clients with private angel readings since 1997. Visit www.HiCharles.com and check me out. Join my mailing list, sign up for a class or private reading and discover your connection with the angels.
ROSE KAHN, MYOTHERAPIST AND CORRECTIVE EXERCISE SPECIALIST has helped many pro-athletes, celebs and body workers in Aspen. Rose Kahn - Myotherapy of Santa Barbara offers you the ability to RESOLVE your acute/chronic muscular pain, range of motion or circulation problems as well as self-care techniques that allow you to get off the need to see someone regularly! $125/hr. Quick Track avail. www.SBhealingarts.com/physical.htm
LYMPHATIC THERAPY - Birgitta Hansson combines Lymphatic Therapy, Reiki and her compassionate insights for detoxification, enhanced immune functioning, stress reduction and over all well-being. She also offers private Reiki classes tailored to the individual's previous training and schedule, in a 3-step process. Gift certificates are available. healer@sbhealingarts.com. 805-895-6532
WILD HEART PAINTING RETREAT - September 24-October 1, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, in Georgia O'Keefe country! A dynamic non-judgmental approach to art! Painting as spiritual exploration, a method for deep emotional healing, a powerful tool for developing intuition, a means for joyfully expressing your unique creative self. No art experience necessary. $1000 includes meals, shared lodging, materials. Time for hiking, massage, visiting Santa Fe, more...
Chris Zydel, MA, chriszydel@creativejuicesarts.com www.creativejuicesarts.com
PARLOR PERFORMANCES - Jeannine Frank's "accidental performing arts series" (now in its 16th year!) presents comedy, cabaret, authors, & more in a cozy West LA concert hall -- and also books artists for fundraisers, conventions and special events. For free monthly e-calendar or more info, contact Jeannine at frankent1@juno.com or call (310) 476-6735.
ATTENTION SPIRITED WOMEN INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS & DOCUMENTARIANS. CINEWOMEN L.A. WANTS YOU...to join our fabulous group of Independent Women Filmmakers! Screen your work at our monthly CineSalon. Attend CineGroup Meetings, Seminars & Networking Mixers and much more. Check us out at: www.cinewomen.org.
IF YOU ARE A DAFFODIL PUSHING TOWARD THE LIGHT OF SPRINGTIME - You need support and guidance. Focus your energies through Creative Life Coaching, and prepare to blossom. Adriana Diaz, M.A., brings thirty years of experience to the Coaching process. She can awaken you to the greater story you are living. Develop practical and insightful tools, to turn dreams into reality. www.adrianadiaz.com
YOUR DREAM HOME IN SANTA BARBARA!! My name is Laurie wolf and I am in the business of helping people buy and sell homes. I have a client appreciation program with my business where I send items of value each month. Would you like to be included in this program? Contact me at Laurie@villagesite.com, 805-683-7369 or cell 805-886-4710.
PROFESSIONAL PSYCHIC/CHANNEL - Since 1988, Liah Howard has been channeling a council of Higher beings who are loving and wise. You can receive guidance on all life's issues. Sessions are one hour long, are taped and cost $125. Phone sessions are available. Visit Liah at www.LiahHoward.com for more info. Kihei, HI. 808-269-3137
HAIKU HELEN - Helen will assist you in moving on with your life by understanding where you are and what you need. She is a 4th generation psychic now living in Maui, the heart chakra of the Earth. Incredible Mana (spiritual power) emanates here and will empower you. Contact her at: www.haikuhelen.com, e-mail: haikuhelen@wisperhawaii.com. 808-573-6343
FANTASY SHOE DESIGNS - One for each month of the year. High heel pictures for every occasion. Fun, whimsical, beautiful, and inspiring 11 x 12 matted/framed prints. Originals avail. Custom made corporate shoe pictures for your business. Margo, Von Phul, D'JOAN DESIGNS. 805-963-1982.
FOR THE SPIRITED WINE LOVER - The Saucy Sisters' Guide to Wine…What Every Girl Should Know Before She Uncorks makes learning about wine fun. Packed with practical advice, this book helps any aspiring wine aficionada appear as if she obtained her Master Sommelier. Books personalized and gift-wrapped for FREE. To order go to: www.Saucysister.com/Shopping.asp
INSPIRATIONAL REALMS Unique cards for Inspiring moments of Every Day Life! Take a journey into different Realms! Fairie Realm...with 16 tiny Fairies dancing gleefully in our World! Nature Realm...with thoughtful sayings and naturally beautiful scenes. Note Realm...makes it easy to stay in touch with family, friends, and associates. Share Magic with this Special Collection of cards! www.inspirationalrealms.com
SPECIALLY FORMULATED ESSENTIAL WATERS - Eden Now is a new aromatherapy company created by Cheryl Finn. Her product line includes facial and pillow mists. Excellent for relaxation, harmony, and balance. Brings joy to the heart. Cheryl Finn. 310-779-2420
SUPPORT LOVE HUMANITY - You can create a better future for a homeless child in India by supporting Love Humanity. A monthly donation of $42.00 makes it possible for one child to live in a loving family home environment and covers food, clothing, shelter, healthcare and education for one child. Visit: wwwlovehuminty.org
ATTENTION, 'DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES!' - Take a much-needed break with Travels With My Lovers, author and internationally known lecturer Erica Miner's award-winning novel about a single mom looking for love in some of the world's most exotic locales. Be inspired to express your emotional freedom! For info on this break-out book check out: www.ericaminer.com
GIVE THE GIFT OF CREATIVITY AND SUCCESS - To yourself or someone you love. Jumpstart your year with “Climbing the Rainbow: The Magic of Making Goals Happen!” workshops, books, tapes and kits. Discover how powerful and fun this creativity/goal-management system is. Just plug it in and go! Contact Gayla Mitchell. gaylam@highstream.net 818-752-2773
UBUILDABOOK PUTS IT ALL TOGETHER - What's inside is up to you. Imagine your own professionally published hard or soft cover book. You can make as few or as many copies as you like: order one, or thousands! Our books are printed on high-quality paper stock and bound using professional equipment. For more info, visit www.medialabsusa.com. 805-383-7272
CREATING SACRED CIRCLES FOR WOMAN - LA support group for mid-life women. Ignite your passion, embrace life, support one another in living a life that matters. Create connections, explore your spirituality, challenge mid-life myths, re-connect to your essence. Facilitated by Lynda Levy, MA. Sign-up: midlifecoach@comcast.net. 310-207-9829
ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT FORGETTING YOURSELF AFTER 50 YEARS OR OLDER? Make your Brain Sprout with Vicki Mizel's Memory program and insure your well being at any age. Vicki offers either audiotapes or CD's on her memory program. She also offers a video training tape to help you or a loved one with an elder with memory problems. Go to www.brainsproutsmemory.com or call Vicki. 323-874-8801
TREAT YOURSELF TO REIKI - Let go of the stress of the day as you become filled with renewed vitality. Reiki is a safe, gentle form of touch and energy work that promotes relaxation and healing. I am a Reiki master and have been a practitioner since 1995. $50/hour. Frederica Welch, fhbwelch1@cox.net. 805-962-1969
SANTA BARBARA THEATER COMPANY - If you are interested in appearing or want more information regarding upcoming productions please e-mail/call Jamie at tsunamijgo@aol.com. 805-451-8504
MEDITATION CD's FOR BEGINNERS - If you want to meditate but can't squeeze in the time to go to a particular meeting at a particular time, you can start on your own with the help of Unwind Your Mind, the first in a series of CD's designed to help the beginner get started. Check out sample at: http://www.invitationtomeditation.com
CORPORATE EVENTS LAS VEGAS - specializes in personalized service/customer satisfaction for all aspects of event planning. We plan, coordinate and facilitate award dinners, galas, meetings, seminars, team building and cocktail receptions for groups of 20 to 2000+. We help our clients select venues, entertainment, menus and décor. For more info, contact: toni@corporateeventslasvegas.com or visit my website at: www.corporateeventslasvegas.com
MARKET YOUR WEBSITE LIKE THE EXPERTS - with Peggi Ridgway's “Successful Website Marketing” workbook. 138 pages of examples, action items and guides to listing your site with search engines, getting links from other sites and building a loyal community of followers at your website. $29.95 at www.MyWebSavvy.com or call the publisher, Wordpix. 800 200-1101
DAILY PASSION ACTIVATOR - from Life Coach Julie Jordan Scott is The Little Ezine with the Passionate, Purposeful, Powerful Impact. It will give you a burst of passion each weekday delivered free into your email box so you may begin to live more amazingly. To subscribe: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DailyPassionActivator/or blank email: DailyPassionActivator-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
ACTRESS AVAILABLE - My name is SANJINI. If you're looking for an actress, please view my acting resume at www.sanjini-actor.com. View the photo gallery page to see different character looks. My contact information is: sanjinibhakta@lycos.com. 310-902-7713
STOP TALKING ABOUT IT & JUST DO IT! - Amy K's life coaching will transform your career, relationships or health. Experience your soul in action - set goals that honor your values and commit to the steps to reach them. Visit www.amykcoaching.com. 805-886-8361
LET YOUR SPIRIT SOAR - in the South Pacific! Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and more. Destination World (www.destinationworld.com) is much more than a wholesale travel reservation service. Our tailor made programs are for those who have been captivated by the extraordinary & will not rest until they experience it again. Judy McKenna, flyjudy@sbcglobal.net. 818-998-5839 or 800-536-0022
SHEN PHYSIO-EMOTIONAL RELEASE THERAPY - is a safe, reliable process that heals by unlocking trapped, painful emotion that we cannot unlock ourselves -lifting it from the body. SHEN helps with: Stress, Chronic pain, Depression, Migraines, PMS, Panic Attacks, Recovery from addictions, Abuse. For more info: www.shentherapy.info. Call Deirdre Wagner, CST, CMT. 760-912-5507
RED HAT WOMEN'S GROUP - The OVER THE TOP chapter in Ventura County/Channel Islands area is accepting interesting women who enjoy discussions on all aspects of women's life issues, who like to have FUN and do FUN things. The group is open to women of all ages. Only women 50 yrs. + can wear red hats (younger wear pink hats). Mary Lucid. 805-278-9009
INTERIOR ALIGNMENT FENG SHUI - Creates a sacred space by incorporating the best of the mystical traditions of the East and the practical methods of the West. Helps you realign stagnant or unhealthy energy and to restore harmony, balance and support in your surroundings. Also accelerates progress toward desired goals and aspirations. Karyn Armstrong, karyn@harmonicspaces.com. 503-525-2521
PIANO LESSONS - Classical and Jazz. Children and Adults. All Levels, All Ages. Now accepting students. My studio or your home. Background piano music for weddings and parties. Nancy Harris Jones, MA, Piano Performance. Member Music Teachers' Assn. of California. Member Music Teachers' National Assn. 805-967-1160
WILD WOMEN OF SANTA BARBARA HANDCRAFTED SCULPTURES - "Wild" combination of glass, wire, clay and beads, the sculpted bodies are fused or lampworked with indivually-stylized details such as glass eyes and beaded hair. Uniquely created by Jo-el Helgesen, renowned jewelry and sculptor designer. 805-686-2417
ITALIAN LESSONS - I am a native Italian and I would like to teach you my beautiful language. For over 18 years, I taught in a private school in Santa Monica. I teach beginners to advanced, grammar/conversation. Laura DeLuca. 805-565-3720
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