Showing posts with label NYC Events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NYC Events. Show all posts

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Lucky Magazine and Lord & Taylor's Shop. Eat. Blog. Blogger Breakfast

@loribergamotto  (Left) & Suze Yalof Schwartz (Right) Kicking off Blogger Breakfast at Lord & Taylor New York City


My schedule hadn't permitted me to attend any events hosted by Lucky Magazine until today, and what an event to make my first! I was invited to a very unique' Fashion Morning In' hosted by Lucky Magazine and Lord & Taylor this morning. The 'Shop.Eat.Blog' Breakfast Blogger Event was a heavenly way to start the insanity that has been Fashion Night Out. (Don't get me wrong it's Good Insanity, but being this over-booked in a walking commuter city in inclement weather can be a challenge!)

You can sometimes feel very much lost in the shuffle no matter how 'intimate' an event claims to be, but this morning I didn't feel that way at all, the team at Lucky Magazine and Lord & Taylor truly went out of their way to make us feel like we were just hanging out with friends. (You know if you and your friends get to shop privately at your own equivalent of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.)

After breakfast, the bloggers in attendance were gifted with a shopping spree at Lord & Taylor before the store opened to the public.  (Insert Choir of Angels sound here). Being able to shop before the store even opened gave us the opportunity to really see styles we might have missed in the crowds, and I got the chance to interact with some amazing folks including the visual merchandiser for Guess who happened to be stocking when I walked over to the Guess Section! I probably spent WAY too much time checking out shoes and handbags which will always be my weakness!

As many of you already know I have dropped 26 pounds this year so far, and was pleasantly surprised to find that many of the stuff in the womens section was actually too big! YAY! I was super stoked to experience the REVERSE problem, usually stuff is too small, but today a ton of way 'too bigs' had me leaving the store floating on a confidence high.

I met some wonderful bloggers I didn't know whose blogs I am off to follow, and discovered a scent that an employee was wearing that I fell in LOVE with! (More to come on that scent later!)

And of course as with everywhere I go, there was a butterfly sighting, I spotted quite a lovely butterfly necklace with a swarovski crystal that did catch my eye.

I can't think of a better way to have started Fashion Night Out! I certainly hope Lord & Taylor was on your agenda!

And now, tell me all about your Fashion Night Out experiences. Where did you go? Which shows did YOU see?

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FTC Disclosure Info: A Gift Card to shop at Lord & Taylor was provided to bloggers in attendance, however, no monetary compensation has been received and I was no under no obligation to post and all experiences and opinions regarding the blogger breakfast are my own.

Odilon Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Presentation!

Last night I attended the Spring/Summer Fashion Presentation for Odilon and thought I'd share some pictures with you. What stands out most is that this is truly wearable straight from the runway, and I don't often say that. I may like what I see at some shows, but that doesn't always mean it's wearable, it's usually 'interpretable' more than wearable, so when I attend a show where I really find the fashion wearable it stands out for me. Last year it was EMU Australia's show that stood out in my mind, and this year Odilon's wearable fashions for Spring/Summer 2012 are becoming a real standout for me as well. (Yes, I'll admit the week is still young and there are about a million more events to go!)

Designer, Stacey Clark, put together a great show, and as I'm fondly called 'The Official' #TwitterPartyDJ on Twitter, I have to tell you the DJ really rocked it! You can keep up with all things Odilon on Twitter @odilonbysc


Totally digging the white jacket above!


This is perfect resort wear and I can see me taking this set along with me to the Caribbean!


A shot of the all the white outfits and the designer!
(Sorry about photogs head on the lower left!)


Navy and White are my fave color combos for summer, Love that set on the right, yet more summer/resortwear for me! :)


Not sure if my camera did this shot justice, the green on this dress is a bit more vibrant than this photo would indicate!


OK, you know I HAD to snap a shot of the DJ, he ROCKED!


Here's a shot of all the models, I have a penchant for catching models smiling in my coverage, don't you love it?


Designer Stacey Clark (center) and her lovely creations!

 
I enjoyed getting a sneak peak of Odilon's S/S 2012 line, and hope you now feel like you were there!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post. No monetary compensation has been received, nor swag, I was under no obligation to write about the show, however because disclosure is very important, please note refreshments were provided! :)

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Weekly Moment of Gratitude!




This week, I am grateful for
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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Fun at a recent Style School event in New York City! Yesterday I attended the first annual Style School event hosted by @WhitneyMWS, @classymommy, @AudreyMcClellan, and @VeraSweeney and they had an amazing line up of sponsors and brands that wanted to connect with bloggers, many of the brands were hosting raffles and I won one! I won a 2gb iPod Shuffle from @77Kids - It affirmed what I've always felt about blogging from the start, it's business but it's very much a pleasure too! It was great connecting with so many wonderful fellow bloggers (many who traveled in to New York City on a very humid day for this event!) and great brands.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - For finally nabbing mega swagbucks during mega swagbucks Friday! If you are not already a swagbucks member you should definitely consider joining. I'm saving my digital dollars (ie 'swagbucks') to trade them in for $100 paypal!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - For great customer service! I've already thanked the companies directly, so I won't say too much here, but sometimes customer service really goes above and beyond to make customers feel valued and appreciated, and I'm very grateful for the wonderful customer service that I received this week!

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What are you grateful for today? I'd love for you to write in and share what you are grateful for this week. The more you say it, the more you speak it, and the more you live in gratitude, the more you will find reasons to be grateful for, and the more reasons that the universe will send you to be grateful for. So join me on this journey of gratitude and inspiration. And you can post here daily (even though my list will be posted weekly).

Remember, attitude really does determine altitude.

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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - August Featured Handbag in the Spotlight - timi & leslie Hannah Handbag Giveaway! - Win the Hannah Bag in your choice of color!

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For those of you who are interested in keeping a gratitude journal this year, here is my recommendation and where to purchase it:
















Make this Your Best Day ever, Bless and Be Blessed!

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Pick Your Prize:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Just a reminder that the great folks at Homedics are giving Ascending Butterfly readers the chance to pick what they'd like to see featured AND what they'd like to win! Visit this post to check out what you can select from and leave your choice there as well!


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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Wordless Wednesday - Meeting Cooking Mama!



I thought I'd make my Wordless Wednesday a picture of me meeting Cooking Mama at Majesco Entertainment's Holiday 2011 Preview Event! And yes Butterflies, this does mean some fun gaming surprises are coming your way!

Special Thanks to Patty @ADayinMyNYC who snapped this shot! I personally think Patty should go 'pro' and become a professional photographer, check out her awesome blog!

Happy Wordless Wednesday Butterflies!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post. I attended a Holiday 2011 Preview Event hosted by Majesco Entertainment and am under no obligation to post about it. I just happen to think I take adorable photos with mascots! ;)

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

The Help - Whatever you do, do NOT miss this movie!




I usually tend to read the book BEFORE I see the movie, but this is the first instance where I've viewed a movie based on a book before reading the book. This is definitely a first for me, and I have to say SO worth it.

After a summer of mostly 3D and CGI, I was absolutely ready for something 'real' and 'raw', something that not only tugged at the heartstrings, but had real 'meat' to it, and The Help did not disappoint.




The Help is a movie with a simple yet very powerful tagline: Change Starts with a Whisper. And so it does. Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon,  “The Help” stars Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as Skeeter, Academy Award®–nominated Viola Davis (“Doubt”) as Aibileen and Octavia Spencer as Minny—three very different, extraordinary women in Mississippi during the 1960s,  who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project that breaks societal rules and puts them all at risk. From their improbable alliance a remarkable sisterhood emerges, instilling all of them with the courage to transcend the lines that define them, and the realization that sometimes those lines are made to be crossed—even if it means bringing everyone in town face-to-face with the changing times.

Deeply moving, filled with poignancy, humor and hope, “The Help” is a timeless and universal story about the ability to create change. It's not just the ability to create the change that's the story, it's the courage to create it both within and without!

Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, “The Help” is a provocative and inspiring look at what happens when a southern town’s unspoken code of rules and behavior is shattered by three courageous women who strike up an unlikely friendship.

It's truly a powerful movie, and there was not one dry eye at the end, and yes that includes many of the men in attendance as well! (No easy feat for a New York Press Screening!) 



While the entire movie is expertly cast, look for Jessica Chastain (pictured above) she's a real scene stealer, she plays the character Celia Foote, and she gives the character tremendous depth, humor and spirit! and as a 'Truebie' I was also excited to spot Nelsan Ellis (who portrays Lafayette Renolds on True Blood) in another disney movie (he was also in Secretariat), Nelsan is a great chameleon who really throws himeself into his roles, and he is always fun to watch.



I know most people cite the 'leads' but this is a well rounded cast, and every single character brings this movie a tremendous amount of depth, feeling and emotion.

THE HELP opens in theatres everywhere on Aug 10th. Butterflies, what ever you do, do NOT miss this movie! I'm leaving this thread open, because I'd love everyone to come back here and comment when they've seen it!

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a sponsored post. I attended the New York Press Screening of The Help movie. All opinions about the movie are my own and have not been influenced in any way! An Amazon Affiliate Link has been provided to the book.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Healthify Your Summer with Fage! Recipe 3: Macaroni and Cheese


Our Healthify Your Summer with Fage Total Greek Yogurt Series continues with the third recipe in the summer series and it's a personal favorite! Macaroni & Cheese is definitely a comfort food for me, and something I already know I would never be willing to give up, but I am definitely open to ways to make this favorite healthier and Fage did just that! A small substitution makes this recipe not only healthier, but sacrifices absolutely nothing in taste. It comes out just as creamy and delicious as you want your Mac & Cheese to be, I've already tried this recipe out on family and they had no idea there was a yogurt substitution in my recipe! So if your kiddos are Mac N Cheese lovers, here is a great way to sneak in some Yogurt and they won't be able to tell the difference (you can even sneak in some veggies!).

FAGE (pronounced “fah-yeh”) is known for Total, the authentic Greek strained yogurt. This summer, Ascending Butterfly and FAGE Total takes you on a mouthwatering journey from plainly plain to plain extraordinary!

FAGE Total Greek Yogurt Macaroni and Cheese

@Photo by Yder Laya

Serves:

4-6

Ingredients:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - 8 ounces Elbow Macaroni
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 cup Onion, finely diced
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 cup Red Pepper, finely diced
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup Butter
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 ½ cup Whole Milk, warm
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup FAGE Total Classic
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 10 ounces Cheddar Cheese, grated
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup FAGE Total Classic
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup Panko Bread Crumbs

Directions:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add red pepper and salt and continue cooking until vegetables soften. Remove from heat and reserve.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 quart casserole.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour, stir and continue to cook for 2 minutes or so. Gradually whisk in warm milk and yogurt, whisking constantly to keep smooth. Add nutmeg. Bring to a low simmer and remove from heat. Stir in 10 ounces of cheddar cheese. Whisk until smooth. Add remaining 1/2 cup yogurt and Tabasco. Combine macaroni, onion mix and cheese sauce and transfer to prepared casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Combine remaining cheddar cheese, feta and bread crumbs. Remove casserole from oven and top with crumb/cheese mix. Return to oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.

Recipe created by Edward Magel on behalf of Fage Total Greek Yogurt

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FTC Disclosure Information: I attended a hands on cooking session at the International Culinary Council as a guest of Fage Total Yogurt, I was taught how to make the recipes I am sharing on my blog, I am under no obligation to do so. This is a non-compensated post. This is a non-sponsored post. As someone who has shed 26 pounds via lifestyle changes, I love to share those tips and tricks with my readers.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Healthify Your Summer with Fage! Recipe 2: FAGE Total Greek Yogurt Lemon Coleslaw


My apologies for skipping last week, the Healthify Your Summer with Fage Total Greek Yogurt Series continues with the second recipe in the summer series! This time with another summer favorite, Coleslaw! Just like it took me a long time to embrace Yogurt just in general, I didn't always eat ColeSlaw and when I was little was known to pick it out when I went to KFC!  It was last year at BlogHer 2010 that I tried a Yogurt that I really liked, and have begn experimenting with other brands since. The event I attended where we learned to use Yogurt in our favorite recipes to make them healthier, still surprises me. For someone that never really ate Yogurt, I was surprised that cooking with it, yielded that much flavor, and in many recipes I couldn't really tell it was there at all. This ColeSlaw was a very pleasant surprise!

FAGE (pronounced “fah-yeh”) is known for Total, the authentic Greek strained yogurt. This summer, Ascending Butterfly and FAGE Total takes you on a mouthwatering journey from plainly plain to plain extraordinary!

FAGE Total Greek Yogurt Lemon Coleslaw

@2011 Photo Provided by Fage USA


Serves:
4-6

Dressing Ingredients:
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - 1/2 cup FAGE Total 2%
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/3 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 tablespoon Sugar
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 tablespoon Prepared Horseradish
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 teaspoon Salt
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 teaspoon Celery Seed
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl.

Slaw Ingredients:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 8 cups Green Cabbage, shredded (approximately 1 ½ pounds)
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup Green Pepper, small dice
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1/2 cup Red Pepper, small dice
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 1 cup Scallion, green and white, thinly sliced
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped

Directions:
Combine slaw ingredients and toss with dressing. Let chill for 30 minutes to an hour, adjust seasonings and serve.

Recipe created by Edward Magel on behalf of Fage Total Greek Yogurt

Want to connect with Fage?

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FTC Disclosure Information: I attended a hands on cooking session at the International Culinary Council as a guest of Fage Total Yogurt, I was taught how to make the recipes I am sharing on my blog, I am under no obligation to do so. This is a non-compensated post. This is a non-sponsored post. As someone who has shed 26 pounds via lifestyle changes, I love to share those tips and tricks with my readers!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Home Entertainment Tips from Top NYC Bloggers and Delta Faucet!


I recently had the opportunity to attend a very intimate event held at the Setai Hotel in New York City, in their beautiful Penthouse Suite. The event was hosted by Delta Faucet and Victoria Pericon of Savvy Mommy who brought together a small group of New York City Bloggers to discuss Entertaining in the home and sharing tips and tricks to making at home entertaining and parties not only fun for the guests, but simpler for the hosts! The bloggers included a mix of Lifestyle, Food, Parenting and more, which made the focus group session on Entertaining all the more interesting and exciting. We came at the topic from a variety of perspectives, from food to photography, from entertaining with kids, singles and more!

NYC Bloggers (Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly is the second to the right in the black shirt) including co-hostess Victoria Pericon of Savvy Mommy (middle closest to sign), Delta Faucet team and MSL Group team reps!

Whether it's for a simple gathering, dinner party, birthday party or hosting for the holidays, I'm sure much like me, you run around the house like a chicken without a head trying to get everything together. Picking up, cleaning and cooking to make your home it's most welcoming for your guests. It's definitely not easy getting everything 'Just So'.

Thankfully you don't have to go it alone!

Five Tips to Hosting A Successful Gathering in your home, AND keeping it simple for you in the process:

(1) Think About Your Guests - Do any guests have food or pet allergies? Be sure to query your guests well before the event. You don't want to have someone suffer a severe allergic reaction, when this is something very easy to prevent!

(2) Pick a Theme - Theme centered parties are a fun way to keep things interesting for your guests, try to pick an inclusive theme that the most guests can relate to. Fun ideas include: A luau, A decade based party (70s, 80s, 90s etc), or even movie night. You can even have door prizes for the 3 guests who best represent the party theme!

(3) Keep it Simple - Save time and Paper (Use evites or email for invitations) use Apps like Red Rover. Or if like me, you simply cannot bare going paperless for your invites, use online services that allow you to pick, print and have them ship the invitations for you!

(4) Designate a Photographer - Delegate this to one person or have a bunch of polaroid cameras set up at various stations throughout your party and have guests take pictures! This way you don't spend your entire party behind a lens/viewfinder and miss making memories with your guests! Making your guests feel special by giving them one to one time is what will make the party memorable for them AND you!

(5) Send Thank You Notes - It's so important to take that time to thank your guests for sharing in that special day with you! A great way to personalize the note is to take a picture of yourself with the gift they brought. You can slip that picture inside the note, or if you are using a photo or card service, upload that picture, write your thank you caption and you can have them directly shipped to your guests (if you have alot of guests, use a printing service that allows you to turn the picture into a postcard since the postage is a bit cheaper and the photo postcard with Thank You caption can be sent to all your guests!)

Collage of Event Photos include Faucet in action, bloggers networking and the great spread!

We also had the opportunity to see Delta Faucet demo their bath and kitchen faucets with the new Touch2O® and Touch2O.xt™ Technology!


Touch2O® Technology: Tapping anywhere on the spout or handle with your wrist or forearm to start and stop the flow of water. It helps keep the bath faucet clean, even when your hands aren't.

Touch2O.xt™ Technology: For an even cleaner experience, Touch2O.xt™ Technology allows you to tap the faucet on and off or go completely hands-free. The bath touch faucet intuitively activates the water flow when your hands move close to the faucet.

We all got the chance to check out the faucets in action both a kitchen demo model and a bathroom demo model. And I thought they were both fantastic. I LOVE to cook, but I also know just how easily germs can be spread in a Kitchen. We all know just how easy raw chicken rubbed across surfaces can cause salmonella. But to clean those surfaces you have turn on your faucet, touching the faucet with your 'raw chicken hands'. Thanks to these faucets you won't have to worry about that anymore! Delta also let us in on a very scary statistic, that 1 in 5 people do not wash their hands after using the restroom. That definitely gave us all the immediate 'EWWW YUCK!' reaction.

Whether you are a foodie and want a cleaner kitchen, a mom trying to find new ways to encourage the little ones to keep their hands clean, or are a hostess with the mostest yourself, these faucets will certainly help not only make your bathroom or kitchen look nice, but will also help you save time, money and water. Think of the possibilities: While brushing your teeth, or while your DH is shaving you no longer waste water, the water turns off while you brush your teeth or shave and then turns on when you are ready for it, How smart (and cool) is that?

I will be getting the chance to try out one of these myself soon, and I will post a more in depth review at that time (and who knows butterflies, maybe I can coerce the fine folks at Delta to come back and show our readers some love too!)

In the meantime, Please Share YOUR best tip for making entertaining easy and fun!

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FTC Disclosure Info: This is NOT a sponsored Post, no monetary compensation has been received. I attended a NY based event for Digital Press where Delta provided a product demo and lunch to attendees. I will also be receiving a Touch2O.xt Technology faucet for in home review. However, I have shared my honest opinions of the brand, event and products as per ethical blogger guidelines.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

This Saturday I'm Getting Empowered, And So Can you! At the NYC Women's Empowerment Summit!

NYC Women's Empowerment Summit 2011

This Saturday I'm attending the NYC Women's Empowerment Summit headlined by Vivica A. Fox, and you can too! Let's start with the 'Who, What, When, Where and Why':

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Who: Anyone seeking a bit more 'empowerment' in their lives, that means YOU!

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - What: The 1st Annual NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - When: July 16th 2011

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Where: Bennett Media Studios 723 Washington Street New York City, New York

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Why: The NYC Women’s Empowerment Summit is a one-day conference designed for all women, young and old, to meet and share best practices, stories of success, and experiences both personal and professional. The goal of the summit is to create new bridges and a wider awareness of political, social and economic causes, in order to help other women reach their full potential in life. The panel of speakers includes a variety of successful women from all genres of business, workforces and life. Proceeds from the day’s events will be donated to the Make a Wish Foundation®.

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Summit Speakers Include: The following women will be honored for their work in their respective fields:

 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Vivica A. Fox
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Pat Addiss
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Wendi Caplan-Carroll
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Lubna Dajani
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Gala Darling
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Laura Fredricks
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Judith E. Glaser
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Abiola Abrams
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Judith R. King
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Vikki S. Ziegler, Esq.
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Valerie Smaldone
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Sibrena Stowe
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Tamsen Fadal
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Chelsea Krost
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Abby Ellin
 Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ  - Fran Kirmser

Special Performance by Brandon Hines

Get Your Tickets: Last Chance Seating for this special and unique event is still available! Only 100 tickets available to the public! Tickets include a catered lunch and a VIP Pass to the full day’s events which include opening ceremonies, guest lectures and a meet and greet following the day’s events. All Proceeds from the event go towards The Make A Wish Foundation.

I love the idea of paying it forward, and that by supporting this event, you are also empowering The Make A Wish Foundation to help support wishes for children! If that's not being an 'Ascending Butterfly' then I don't know what is!

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FTC Disclosure Information: I have been granted access to this event as a member of the digital press, this is not a sponsored post, nor has any monetary compensation been received. I do beleive in helping support the efforts of not-for-profit organizations and charitable events.