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Nancy Collamer, M.S. is the founder of Collamer Career Consulting, based in Old Greenwich, CT. As the Career Transitions Expert for the Oxygen Media network (1999-2002), Nancy gained a national reputation as a trusted authority on "jobs and moms". In addition to her appearances on Oxygen TV and Oxygen.com, her advice has appeared in Redbook, Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies Home Journal, Fortune, Time, Newsweek, Working Mother and the Wall Street Journal.

Nancy is the author of three electronic books; The Layoff Survival Guide, FlexJobs, and How to Craft a Winning Home-Based Business. She holds a M.S. in Career Development from the College of New Rochelle and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill.

Nancy can be contacted at Ncollamer@aol.com
www.jobsandmoms.com or www.layoffsurvivalguide.com

Kathleen Giordano, a professional barber who was recently referred to in The Wall Street Journal as "The Lady Barber on Wall Street", has become a familiar face on television, as one of the stars of "Single in the City." The hit documentary focused on the lives of single, attractive, entrepreneurial women in the big city, airing nationally on Women's Entertainment and internationally on the Sky-1 Network. USA Today made her the focus of a feature article on the latest trends in grooming.

Kathleen has been featured on numerous other television programs including NBC's "Today Show," "Access Hollywood," "Good Day New York," CN8, NY1 News, Metro-TV, Univision, even BBC-4 across the pond, and most recently, Oxygen's hit show, Life & Style. For both her job as "New York's Lady Barber" and her dating expertise, Kathleen has also been featured in many other newspapers and magazines. Such as New York Magazine's Best of New York, INC, US Weekly, The Los Angeles Times, TV Guide, Ladies Who Launch, British Glamour, Michael Starr's column of the New York Post and The Staten Island Advance.

Whether you are in need of "just a little off the top" or are looking for someone who can go over your lifestyle and your outlook with a fine-tooth comb, Lady Barber is the person you want behind the chair. For more information about Kathleen and to request a press kit and tape, please visit her website at www.kathleengiordano.com.

In addition to creating Your Life! Magazine, Pamela La Gioia is founder of Telework Recruiting, Inc. (http://www.teleworkrecruiting.com), an award-winning web site service that helps people find telecommuting or home-based employment. Telework Recruiting, Inc. is a two-time selectee for the WEDDLE's Job Seeker's Guide to Employment and WEDDLE's Recruiter's Guide to Job Sites books. It has been mentioned in Fortune Magazine, Canada's Workplace Online, and several employment sites.

Pamela has written extensively on the topic of telecommuting, with articles appearing frequently in Net-Temps.com, Job.com, Philly Burbs, and numerous other places. Through her work and her writing she has connected with thousands of women and learned about what they want in a publication just for women. Pamela has a BA in psychology from De Paul University in Chicago, IL. She can be contacted at pam@yourlifemagazine.com, or at 606-526-8880

Sheri Koones is a columnist and author who writes about construction and issues pertaining to new homeowners. She writes a regular column for Home Resource and Design Magazine as well as articles on other topics relating to the home. She endured the building of her own dream home a few years ago and, through much trial and error, now knows what should be done when building a home.

Sheri's first book came out in 2002 - From Sand Castles to Dream Houses: A Planner for Building or Remodeling Your Home. Her second book - House About It- was released in September 2004 and she is currently at work on a third book, due out next year. She found a niche in empowering other homeowners to become more knowledgeable and ably complete their own construction projects.

Sheri earned her B.S. degree from Boston University and her M.S. degree from Columbia University. She is a member of the National Association of Real Estate Editors, the Women's Business Development Center, and the Entrepreneurial Woman's Network. Sheri can be contacted at authorsk@optonline.com or through her web site, www.sherikoones.com , where you may also review and purchase her books.

Nationally recognized premier automotive expert, Lauren J. Fix, is an authority on consumer automotive and safety issues as well as car care and repair.

She has been a guest numerous times on Oprah!, and has multiple appearances on the TODAY show, CNN, MSNBC, CNNfn, FOX News, Inside Edition, The Early Show, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, WB, UPN, The Weather Channel, ESPN, the Discovery Channel, Speed, the Empire Sports Network and National Public Radio. She is the author of Driving Ambitions: A Complete Guide to Amateur Auto Racing and The Performance Tire and Wheel Handbook, and has written articles for Motor Trend, TruckTrend, Hot Rod, Car Craft, Good Housekeeping and Self Magazine.

Lauren Fix is the co-host of Talk 2 DIY-Automotive. She is an automotive expert on the Do-It-Yourself Network (DIY), that focuses on the do-it-yourself enthusiast, providing in-depth demonstrations and tips for auto repair. DIY, is seen by over 22 million homes across the United States. Lauren will appear in 65 one-hour shows.

To learn more about Lauren and her extensive work with automobiles and related topics, you can visit her web site at www.laurenfix.com .

Hi, I am Karen Peak. I have been married since 1993 and have two children, a son who was born in '98 and a daughter born in '04. I primarily am an at-home parent and am able to adapt my schedule around being home with my kids and critters. I began working formally with my first dogs in 1982. Though I have titled dogs in Conformation, Obedience and Agility, my main goal is teaching the average dog owner how to create a well-mannered companion (much different from my days of learning competition work). When my son was a toddler, I opened West Wind Dog Training in Northern, VA. In 2001 my husband and I developed The Safe Kids/Safe Dogs Project to address the issue of dog-related injuries. By the time the project was not even two years old, it received a small grant from the Virginia Department of Health Center for Injury and Violence Prevention. The Safe Kids/Safe Dogs Project has evolved to cover all ages, expectant families, dog owners and those who may encounter dogs while working in the field. I have had various articles published both in print and on line including: The Sheltie Pacesetter, Sheltie International, The United Kennel Club's Bloodlines, Pet People's Place (online), Pet Prospects (on line), etc. Future projects include a book for expectant families and their dogs. Along with my background in dogs, I have worked with cats, bred Angora rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and other small animals. I also volunteer with a local Shetland Sheepdog rescue organization.

Sandra Muller known as "THE WINE CHICK", has been instructing popular wine seminars by guiding people through the world of wine with her her unique philosophy: "Match wine with your mood, not just your food!"
Starting in California ten years ago, being mentored by winemakers and vineyard owners. Sandra devised her fun and festive approach to help the everyday regular wine enthusiast through those intimidating wine ordering moments. Matching wines with moods and situations including the right wine for business dinners, first dates, weddings, and those special romantic moments. Sandra has been sharing her "Wine Chick Tip's" regularly on FOX news, The Women's Entertainment Network, Metro tv., Bravo, and in Europe on SKY ONE. Features in publications include: The New York Post, The Connecticut Post, British Glamour magazine, and Acorn Publishing. And now proudly with her regular column on Yourlifemagazine.com!
Sandra resides in Westport Connecticut with her husband and children. She is available through Wizard Events, at www.wizardevents.com.

Mirabai Holland M.F.A. is one of the leading authorities in the Health & Fitness Industry and a public health activist who specializes in preventive and rehabilitative exercise. She is the creator of the Skeletal Fitness by Mirabai Holland®: A Workout For Your Bones, Fabulous Forever® Easy Aerobics, and Fabulous Forever® Easy Stretch: Flexibility and Stress Reduction home exercise videos.

New York Magazine once called her the "best aerobics teacher in New York City". Mirabai has made numerous TV appearances as a Health & Fitness expert including the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS nightly news, and a Nationally Syndicated Women's Health Series produced by ABC. As a free-lance journalist for the New York Times, American Health, First For Women, and trade magazines like IDEA Today, Metro Sports, Club Industry and Fitness Management, Holland's writing has reached over 20 million readers.

Her Moving Free™ approach to exercise is designed to provide a movement experience so pleasant it doesn't feel like work. Virtually anyone can ease into the best shape of their life by simply Moving Free™ along with Mirabai.

As a consultant for Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC, she designed the Women's heart exercise protocol for their Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II Program. She also designed the exercise program for Rutgers University College of Nursing entitled " A Culturally Attuned Exercise Intervention for Coronary Heart Disease At-Risk Minority Women and Children.

Mirabai is a Contributor to the National Arthritis Foundation's PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise) manual. She served four years as chairperson of the American Council On Exercise (ACE) Exercise Instructor Examination Committee.

She is certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the Aquatic Exercise Association, holds 2 certifications by the American College of Sports Medicine (A.C.S.M.), and a Medical Exercise Specialist certification from the American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals.

Currently, she is Director of Fitness & Wellness Programs at the 92nd Street Y, in New York City. You can learn more about Mirabai at www.movingfree.com.

Brook Noel is the author of over 15 books in a variety of fields. As an expert on self-improvement, time management, and home & family management, Brook's latest book is The Change Your Life Challenge: A 70 Day Life Makeover Program for Women. (www.changeyourlifechallenge.com) Brook is also the author of the Rush Hour Cookbook Series and the column The Daily Rush (www.rushhourcook.com), which is delivered free by e-mail Monday through Friday.

Brook's innovative work and methods have been featured in hundreds of media venues including: Fox and Friends, AM Northwest, Overcoming the Odds, Good Morning LA, National Public Radio, CNN Headline News, Woman's World, Salon, Town and Country, The Parents Journal, Our Children and others. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and has conducted workshops at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills, The Los Angeles Times, University of Michigan, University of Washington, and others.

Brook is also the CEO of Champion Press, Ltd. (www.championpress.com) a top independent publisher that she founded at age 23. 100% women owned, the company has over 150 books in print and 60 authors in its roster. Brook was chosen as one of the 40 most influential business people under 40 by the Business Journal.
To learn more about Brook's endeavors, please visit one of the following sites: www.rushhourcook.com, www.changeyourlifechallenge.com, www.griefsteps.com or www.championpress.com

It's all about the inner bling

Emmy award-winning Broadcaster, Actress, Stand Up Comedian, University Lecturer, Author and Speaker www.nozizwe.com

Have you always dreamed of living life as an action-adventure but instead yours plays out more like a horror movie? Are your problems getting a featured role, while your dreams have nothing more than a bit part?

Award-wining television journalist and author of Starring in Your Own Life: Reveal Your Hidden Star Quality and Make Your Life a Blockbuster Hit!, Lena Nozizwe shows her audiences how to stop being a spectator and infuse more joy, radiance and vitality into everyday life.

Lena's own life reads like an improbably movie script. She almost died at birth, in a tiny African village. Her family came to the United States so that her mother, Dr. Alice Princess Msumba Siwundhla, could be the featured guest of the pioneering reality show This is Your Life. Nozizwe grew up to broadcast to millions within the global village, in spite of people who told her that she was too ugly and too stupid to achieve her goals.

Nozizwe uses metaphors from the entertainment world to discuss goal-setting, visualization, and ways dealing with crisis points. The Ventura Star describes her speaking style as "warm and empathetic." She has been featured in a number of publications including Glamour, Cosmopolitan, First for Women, Complete Women. In addition, the Washington Post singled her out as one of the most stylish residents of the city.

She has been correspondent, anchor, co-host and producer on a number of programs including CBS, ESPN, BET, and Fox's America's Most Wanted. Assignments have taken her everywhere from Oklahoma City in the wake of the bombing, to Gianni Versace's memorial in Milan, to spree killer Andrew Cunanan's San Diego bedroom when he was on the run, to a Los Angeles jail to interview Death Row CEO Suge Knight. Her awards include a Golden Mike, a New York Film Festival Silver Award, a local Emmy and a national Emmy nomination. Lena received a different kind of award when she was selected Most Influential Professor by the valedictorian of the Department of Communication at San Diego State University, where she lectures on journalism. Lena and the student, Douglas Voss, received a standing ovation from thousands of people at the commencement held this past May.

She is currently working on a documentary called Hut to Hollywood as she pursues acting and stand up comedy opportunities.

Topics
Be a Star in Your Own Life: From Scripting to Casting Keynote/Workshop
Rise and Shine: From Supporting Player to Star! Keynote/Workshop
From Hut to Hollywood: From African Village to Global Village Keynote/Workshop
What is Your Motivation? Keynote/Workshop
Take Five: How to Take a Daily Hiatus! Keynote/Workshop
Get Ready for Your Close Up Workshop

Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany are the charismatic mother/daughter dynamos working together in films, television, radio, commercials, print, speaking, and numerous writing endeavors.

Cynthia Brian, NY Times best selling co-author of Chicken Soup for the Gardener's Soul , author of Be the Star You Are!®, 99 Gifts for Living, Loving, Laughing, and Learning to Make a Difference, The Business of Show Business, and Miracle Moments®. Ms. Brian is an internationally acclaimed key note speaker, personal growth consultant, host of radio and TV shows, syndicated columnist and acting coach. Cynthia Brian is often referred to by the media as "the Renaissance woman with soul!" she is a world traveler who speaks French, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. With over two decades of experience working in the entertainment field as an actor, producer, writer, coach, designer, and casting director, she has had the honor of performing with some of the biggest names in the industry. Cynthia is a Certified Interior Designer with interior and garden design projects featured in TV, commercials, books, and numerous publications. She is the Founder and CEO of the 501 (c)(3) charity, Be the Star You Are! empowering families and youth at risk through literacy and positive media.

Heather Brittany, has been acting and modeling professionally since she was three days old. She is the star of the award winning film, Coward, and is currently featured in the new TV series, Veronica Mars, and the TV movie, See Arnold Run. As the star of the stage production, The Amber Glass, Heather received rave reviews for her work. Heather is a published writer and contributor to books and magazines. As a youth, Heather was active in the 4-H club where she won Grand Champion awards for her goats, chickens, and cats. She also was a top achiever on swim and gymnastic teams. The International Leadership Conference honored Heather as the National Young Achiever of the Year and in 1999 she was crowned the Outstanding Teenager of Contra Costa County. The Department of Theatre Arts at San Diego State University recruited Heather to their program, where she is a theatre arts major with an emphasis in performance. She is part of the school leadership team and volunteers time with charities serving women and youth. Her goal is to win an Oscar.

The Dynamic Duo

As a Mother/Daughter team, Cynthia Brian and Heather Brittany, co-host the popular syndicated radio program , Starstyle® Be the Star You Are! every Wednesday from 6-7pm PST on World Talk Radio showcasing a segment entitled T42-A Mother/Daughter Brew where they discuss and debate the issues spanning the generations. They also write a syndicated column, Tea for Two-A Mother/Daughter Brew for a variety of publications. It's always been over a cup of steaming tea that these kindred spirits have laughed, cried, strategized, argued , and solved the challenges of daily life. With Cynthia's bag and Heather's bag, they always leave room for the honey. In addition, they co-host a TV and radio segment, Animal Cuts, (they lovingly tend a menagerie of adopted animals including dogs, cats, birds, chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, goats, and a pot belly pig) and have just the shot the pilot for a new series , Design 101-A Crash Course in Budget Decorating. The Mother/Daughter Dynamos are currently writing a book and are considered the hottest booking in town on the national speaking circuit. Together these two ladies are a dynamic duo whose enthusiasm, energy, and passion will inspire your group to be the stars of their own lives!

For more information, to purchase products or book Cynthia and Heather for your venue, please contact: Starstyle® Productions, LLC

"Know thy style self. This is the mantra of T.V. host and style expert Kate Rice. Over the last ten years, Kate has built a philosophy and a business around what she calls the "practicality of style". A style concept she conveys to her television audiences that blends form with function to make style wearable and livable.

To date, Kate has given over 400 style and home-style makeovers on national, cable, syndicated and regional television programs such as Lifetime's - "Head 2 Toe and "New Attitudes", Fox's - "Good Day Live", NBC's - "The Other Half", HGTV's - "Smart Solutions and "TIPical Maryellen", Oxygen Network's - "She Commerce", Los Angeles' - "Good Day LA", San Francisco's - "Mornings on 2", San Francisco's - "Evening Magazine", to name a few.

Kate's skill in providing style advice for the shopper and her home has also resulted in over 250 fashion-related newspaper and magazine interviews. Her philosophy has been read in leading newspapers and magazines such as: Variety, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Oakland Tribune, San Jose Mercury News, Arizona Republic, Minneapolis Star Tribune , Women's Wear Daily, London Observer, Real Simple, Teen, In Touch, Twist and Women's Day.

There is evidence that shows Kate's style message resonates.

· In 2001, Kate signed a multi-year talent contract with retailer Mervyn's to become their first national style spokesperson. Since the contract began, Kate's role included on-air television appearances and producing, newspaper and magazine interviews, radio interviews, radio commercials, public service announcements, a style advice column titled "Ask Kate" and an in-store mix and match clothing program dubbed "Kate's Picks". Also that year Kate launched her website www.KateRice.com.

· In 2002, The Associated Press selected Kate as one of their style/fashion sources.

· In 2003 Kate was profiled in the March edition of San Francisco Magazine, as one of the arbiters of style in San Francisco. In July, Kate premiered in Lifetime's television series called "Head 2 Toe". Kate appeared on 26 episodes as the resident wardrobe expert. At the end of the year, Kate launched her handbag collection called the "Katie Bag (www.KatieBag.com).

· For 2004, Kate began appearing in January on UPN's Style By Surprise show as a co-host and style expert. In October, Kate was featured in 7X7 magazine's edition of "The Hot 20 Under 40". This November, Kate was asked to be a style expert mentor for the nationally recognized Vocation Vacations program (www.VocationVacations.com).

· In 2005, she continues to appear on T.V. as a style expert once a week. In January, Kate's pilot, The Style Method with Kate Rice, was featured in Variety. Starting in March, Kate was asked to be the weekly contributor for In Touch Magazine's "Fashion Trauma spread. In April, Kate was hired as the Fashion Editor for Your Life! (www.yourlifemagazine.com) on-line magazine.

· As for her plans going forward, Kate is working on two television pilots, The Style Method with Kate Rice and Jones; her first book titled "Flatter Yourself…Kate Rice's Shopping Guide To Clothes That Compliment You and her own clothing line also called "Flatter Yourself".

Dr. Mary Ann LoFrumento, MD, F.A.A.P., pediatrician, mother and author, has more than 20 years experience answering parents' questions about how to raise their children. After attending Barnard College, where she received her medical degree, and after her pediatric residency at Babies Hospital Columbia Presbyterian, she started Franklin Pediatrics, in Morristown, NJ. For 17 years, she was the managing partner of this group, one of the largest pediatric groups in the state. She recently launched Simply Parenting (www.simplyparenting.com), a book and DVD series designed to end parents' anxiety and insecurity and bring parenting back to basics. The Simply Parenting series includes Understanding Your Newborn & Infant and Understanding Your Toddler. Among her numerous accolades are the selection by her peers as one of the Best Doctors in America from 1996 to 2003, inclusion annually in Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors and listings in New Jersey Monthly's Top Docs. Previously a Clinical Assistant Professor at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. LoFrumento is currently an educator and attending physician at Goryeb's Children's Hospital in Morristown. Dr. LoFrumento resides in Chatham, New Jersey with her husband and daughter. For more on Dr. LoFrumento and Simply Parenting and go to Simply Parenting.

Julie Edelman is president of Lifestyle Beat Media, a lifestyle expert, reporter and published author. As a working woman and mom, Julie combines real life street smarts, experiences and professional endeavors with a relaxed, inspirational and entertaining style to help us master our daily lives, our family and our domain. Referred to at times as "The Smart 'N Savvy Mom", Julie 'takes it to the street' in on-air and live appearances, radio, print and on-line spotting trends, sharing insights, tips, product reviews and sneak peaks. From fashion to food; high tech to home ec; toys to travel; beauty to babies 'n everything in between, Julie provides 'tips and news everyone can use to enjoy life to its fullest.

Julie shares her 'street smarts' regularly on ABC's The View. She also appears on CBS The Early Show, NBC Early Today, WB 11 New York, FOX TV, The Food Network and top network, cable and radio stations nationwide. Julie has her own website, LifestyleBeat.com. She is senior editor for BEST MAGAZINE, lifestyle editor for Beststuff.com and writes lifestyle and home décor features for New Jersey Monthly Magazine. Julie has authored a children's cookbook, "Once Upon A Recipe and has contributed to First for Women, parenting publications nationwide and Scholastic's Parent & Child Magazine. She also distributes :90 lifestyle segments to radio stations nationwide, and serves as a national spokesperson for select Fortune 100 companies.

Julie has also been featured in Time Magazine, Good Housekeeping, The Wall Street Journal, Better Homes & Garden, First for Women, Southern Living, Cooking Light, HFN, Toy Wishes Magazine and newspapers nationwide. Prior to becoming a family lifestyle correspondent and spokesperson, Julie worked with Simon & Schuster on the branding and program development for their in-school television network. This followed her tenure as Senior Vice President/General Manager of Marketing Services and Television Program Development Worldwide for Bohbot Communications, Inc.

A former executive with Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, Julie helped conceive the original creative for the Burger King Kids Club and campaigns for American Express, ABC, CBS, Clairol, Disney, General Foods, Hanes, Paramount, Pepsi, Revlon and Universal Studios, among many others.

Julie is a graduate of Duke University. She enjoys life to its fullest, with her husband, their 10-year-old son, and their dog, Woody, in New Jersey.