Author: Edie Okamoto

  • Ray Arata, champion of change, advises corporations why gender equality is truly worthwhile

    RayArata-GenderLeadershipGroupcom

    Ray Arata, UN Women’s HeForShe Champion For Change describes The Power of The Heart for Inclusionary Leaders as he shares his vision for gender equality and gender partnership within our personal and professional lives along with other closing statements at the inaugural Better Man Conference 2016 by Gender Leadership Group.

    Sponsors include: PG & E, Hanson Bridgett, Genentech, Mankind Project, PwC, San Francisco Giants, and the 3% Conference.

    Marketing partners include: Lean In, The Bay Area Council, The Representation Project, Anita Borg Institute, WiRL, Institute For Women’s Leadership, Institute For Gender Partnership, Griggs Productions, Women In Technology International.

    Learn more about Ray Arata.

  • The All Star Indie Band makes you wonder…

    The All Star Indie Band covers Stairway to Heaven
    The All Star Indie Band covers Stairway to Heaven

    Stairway to Heaven is a classic. Frederick Alexander Abraham sings in his own style and he “hits” it. What a treat! It is wonderful and the band is awesome as well. If you love this song you will be amazed by how well they perform it.

    This cover of Stairway to Heaven reaches the soul just like the original does.
    Band Members include: Frederick Alexander Abraham (vocals), Guitars- Jon Cody Davis “The Cali Kid” and Jerry Morin, Bass Guitar – Tommy Whitten, Keyboards – “The” Billy Townes, Drums – Joe Seltzer

  • Moms in the Sacramento Area can sign up for Red Cross Safety Training

    First Aid training now.
    Red Cross first response training could save your family member

    Lowell Health Care is now offering a discount for their online and in class training programs.  The class is suitable for both parents and caring adults, as well as health care professionals.  The company was founded by the Wright Family.  After serving in the military and heavy training on how to deal with any number of medical emergencies Ms. Wright decided to reach out to her home community to pass on her crucial knowledge.

    Know what to do when it counts - sign up for the class.
    Know what to do when it counts – sign up for the class.

    The Wright Family team offers:

    Monday-Wednesday: Basic Life Support –9AM
    Thursday& Friday: Adult & Pediatric Training– 9AM
    Saturday& Sunday: Pediatric Training– 10AM
    On-line Blended Learning 7 days a week

    Also Available with appointments ONLY:
    Family Safety (non-certification): Enter for YOUR FAMILY to WIN A FREE PIZZA ? PARTY!!!
    CPR / First Aid ONLY
    All certified class participants will be entered into a monthly raffle!

    AMERICAN RED CROSS ADULT- PEDIATRIC- INFANT FIRST AID CPR & AED both ON-LINE & IN CLASS TRAINING~ BLS for Healthcare Professionals

    2 Year Certification
    JUNE 2016: $65 for all certifications (reg. $90)

    THIS MONTHS RAFFLE CONTAINS A SPEAKER! ?????

    To sign up visit the website or you may reach Ms. Wright by calling: (916)226-0353

    http://www.lovelldothealthcare.com/

  • Fikorus Jewelry delights customers around the world.

    Anoinetta's Earrings by Fikorus.
    Anoinetta’s Earrings by Fikorus.
    Niina Karlsson’s jewelry designs delight women the world over.

    A Brief History of FIKORUS

    Fikorus was established in February 2010 by a couture designers Niina Karlsson and her husband Kalervo Karlsson.The name is a combination of FI like Finland and KORU which means Jewelry in finnish and then Ikaros, the white horse who flew too close to the sun.

    Fikorus is all about hand made luxury fashion accessories. All Fikorus items are designed and hand made in our studio in Helsinki, Finland. Every piece is meticulously made of high quality materials. Fikorus Jewelry and accessories are elegant, feminine, sophisticated and distinctive – bold and poetic at the same time.

    Find out about more of her amazingly gorgeous designs by visiting:  www.fikorus.com