Seminar Schedule

Check out the list of some of things we have planned:

Morning News Anchor Jennifer Jones –"My Big Fat Napa Wedding."  Jen teams up with her sister-in-law Brianne Jones and shares cost conscious tips on how to plan a party or wedding on a budget. Top Chef’s Ryan Scott chimes in with great food ideas for your next shindig!   

Business Reporter and Author Lynn Jimenez - "Lynn’s 4K Theory of Investing and other useful things."  Author of Se Habla Dinero will share her 4 basic principals of finance.

Afternoon News Anchor Rosie Allen and MindBody Wardrobes present - "Self-Confidence in Times of Transition."  Personal style changes during transition... clues to help you find your style. Wardrobe tips focusing on projecting the authentic you and tips on clearing out the 'past lives'  in your closet that no longer work for you. More info and photos here.

South Bay Reporter Jennifer Hodges, color forecaster Lark Coryell, and designer/abstract artist Janet Gordon-Roberts - "Home Design on a Dime."

Weekend Host Pat Thurston - "Mommy Cubed."  Pat will take you through the rollercoaster of parenting -- the exhaustion, fear and fun of triplets!   

Reporter Jenna Lane - "Mom’s the Word!" Jenna is getting ready to welcome a baby into her life, and maybe you are too -- as a mom, grandmother or aunt. With a reporter's zeal she's been investigating the healthiest and most affordable baby products.

KGO Web Producer and Newswriter Jen Poole - "Byte Me!"  Jen, the proudest of nerd girls, talks about "PurseTech." From apps to gadgets, she'll share mobile solutions for busy women that'll pique your inner geek.

KGO Jetcopter Traffic Reporter Michaelynn Meyers - "Changing Careers Mid Stream."  Michaelynn Meyers in conversation with KGO’s Career Coach, Marty Nemko, about choosing or changing careers.

Dr. Dean Edell’s popular producer, Heather, and Bombshell Betty –"Burlesque 101"- Learn techniques of burlesque performance and get in shape while shimmying and shaking your way through a fun dance routine! Internationally acclaimed burlesque star, Bombshell Betty, will show you how to strut your stuff in a lighthearted and sexy class atmosphere. http://www.bombshellbetty.net

Demonstrations and Authors

• Nine To Five – 24/7: A panel discussion with 4 successful working Moms
  You already have the job that never quits.  Some of UCSC Extension’s instructors juggle work, family, teaching part-time, and more.  Learn how you can survive and thrive like these Silicon Valley Moms! From UCSC Extension in Silicon Valley.

• Stanford University’s Dr. Alan Greene, named the "Al Gore of Pediatrics" by BabyTalk Magazine and leading voice of the green baby movement will join KGO’s Jenna Lane on her panel at Girls’ Night Out. Dr. Greene is the author or co-author of a half-dozen books, most recently, Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care. He also continues his medical practice. For more information about Dr. Greene, click here http://www.drgreene.com/38.html. 

• Chef Ryan Scott - from Bravo’s "Top Chef"

• Mind Body Wardrobe Expert - Nancy Korbet 650-678-3034

• Author and Lecturer Dr. Lara Honos-Webb

• Zumba lessons from David Dixon Jr. owner of Xtreme Fitness Silicon Valley.
  A fun, sexy workout.  Simple, yet diverse choreography from many Latin cultures.  You do not have to be a dancer to take this class.  The moves are carefully chosen to give you a total body workout.  The music is always exciting and includes: Salsa, Merenge, Bachata, Cumbia, Reggaton, Soca, Samba. Chair massages too!

• Lara Starr, producer of "Consumer Talk with Michael Finney" and author of The Frugal Foodie Cookbook will demonstrate easy ways create soothing at-home spa treats for pennies. Make & Take you spa candy and coffee scrub while supplies last! Check out Lara's work at http://frugalfoodiecookbook.blogspot.com/

• TrioSpa will demo hand exfoliations and massages with salt glows and a door prize for free massages and facials.

• Deborah Francesconi, R.N. will demo the latest in medically and scientifically researched ingredients to nourish, hydrate and rejuvenate skin, delivering optimal results. Free of color additives, synthetic fragrances, harsh alcohols, comedogenic oils and other known sensitizers, they are designed to deliver results without irritation and are especially effective for helping to treat such varied skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation, rosacea and fine lines and wrinkles.www.rn4beautifulskin.com

   

 

**These are just a few of the concurrent seminars and activities that will be featured on Friday evening at the Mission City Ballroom at the Santa Clara Convention Center and Saturday morning at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara right next door.