The First Step
January 17, 2012 by Master-User
Filed under Katia's Blog
As many of you know, I launched PFW 4 years ago (last week!) with no business plan, little research & limited vision. I just knew I had to do this, so I took the first step – not knowing where it would lead. I trusted my intuition and believed in my gut feeling. I have never, ever, looked back!
As we’re starting off a brand-new year, I invite you to listen to your heart and open yourself up to possibilities. If there’s something you’ve been wanting to do, just take that first step. You’ll know if you want to continue on that path, or simply take a step back (it’s totally okay you know). Trust that little voice and let go of the need to have total clarity and complete control. Embrace change, lean into the discomfort and accept ambiguity. It’s scary, but exhilirating!
You don’t have to see the whole staircase – just take that first step. As Mark Twain said, 20 years from now, you’re likely to be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do (even if you failed).
So just do it!!
Creating Authentic Success in 2012 Networking Mixer | Feb 7
October 26, 2011 by Master-User
Filed under PFW Events
When Positive Fabulous Women and CRAVE Toronto get together to host, you know you’re in for a positively luscious mingler – with just the right amount of swank.
This is THE gathering of the season for Toronto’s women entrepreneurs. We will be meeting at the beautiful Local Company on the Danforth to sip French Martinis or Pink Sangrias (or Perrier, as you prefer) while chatting about business (and other matters).
Bring your business cards –- you will meet other, interesting women you’ll want to keep in touch with. But you won’t have to do all the talking.
We’ve invited four very successful entrepreneurs to dish their very best business advice.
Jennifer Ettinger; Fit Your Style (@FitYourStyle)
Leslie Hughes; Punch Media (@punchmediadotca)
Marcy Berg; Mortgages for Women (@marcyberg)
Melissa Ramos; Sexy Food Therapy (@sexyfoodtherapy)
They will be sharing practical ideas that can be implemented right away to make a REAL DIFFERENCE in your business in 2012.
And then the panel discussion will be opened up for questions.
Not sure whether it’s time to expand or stay the course? Unclear about the best way to use social media? Need pricing advice? Want to hear what marketing ideas have worked for our experts and which have NOT?
Ask. You’ll get answers. And LOTS of inspiration.
This invitation will be going out to Positive Fabulous Women and CRAVE Toronto communities so we’re expecting it to fill up quickly. It would be safest to sign up early if you’re hoping to attend (and maybe even enjoy the early bird pricing!). We wouldn’t want to miss you!
A very special thank you to our sponsors!
Please support the women-owned businesses that support our community:
Because You Said So Promotions + Events & Pink Elephant Creative
Let’s generate buzz! Use hashtag #SUCCESS12 when tweeting about this event.
Creating Authentic Success in 2012 Networking Mingler
Date: Tuesday February 7, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm-9:30 pm
Location: The Local Company
Address: 511 Danforth Avenue, @ Logan, Toronto (click HERE for map)
Registration: Early-Bird until Jan 25: $25 | Regular Pre-Payment $30 | Cash at the door $40
I AM – The Film | Feb 23
October 25, 2011 by Master-User
Filed under PFW Events
As Seen on The Oprah Winfrey Show!
THIS IS A FILM FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT THE TRUTH
Ever wonder what the root cause of the world’s problems are?
What’s wrong the world and What we can do about it?
Discover the truth of who we really are, the magic and mystery of the human heart…Challenge your beliefs…
Armed with nothing but his innate curiosity and a small crew to film his adventures, filmmaker Tom Shadyac set out on a twenty-first century quest for enlightenment. Meeting with a variety of thinkers and doers–remarkable men and women from the worlds of science, philosophy, academia, and faith–including such luminaries as David Suzuki, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Lynne McTaggart, Ray Anderson, John Francis, Coleman Barks, and Marc Ian Barasch – Shadyac appears on-screen as character, commentator, guide, and even, at times, guinea pig. An irrepressible “Everyman” who asks tough questions, but offers no easy answers, he takes the audience to places it has never been before, and presents even familiar phenomena in completely new and different ways.
The result is a fresh, energetic, and life-affirming film that challenges our preconceptions about human behavior while simultaneously celebrating the indomitable human spirit.
This isn’t just a film, it’s an experience!
For more about this film and to see a trailer please visit: http://www.iamthedoc.com/
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I AM: Movie & Discussion
Date: Thursday February 23, 2012
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: St. Paul’s Bloor Street
Address: 227 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Admission: Pay-What-U-Can (suggested donation of $10)
The Bad Girl’s Guide to Unleashing Your Power | Oct 27
September 26, 2011 by Master-User
Filed under Past PFW Events
Soul Coach Kimberly Carroll
Last year, Positive Fabulous Women flocked to do the “Bad Girl’s Guide to Fulfillment” with sassy Soul Coach Kimberly Carroll. This year we bad girls are going for the power!
Are there areas of your life you wish you could feel more powerful and confident in? Do you feel like limiting beliefs might be stalling your dreams? Are there parts of yourself you work really hard to keep hidden? Bad Girls…get ready to power up your bad-ass magnificent self!
As women, we often spend so much energy criticizing or trying to hide much of who we are that we end up seriously depleting our overall personal power. In this fun and active workshop, you’ll explore what is limiting your personal power and then implement fabulous tools for breaking through those limits and stepping boldly into your most powerful future!
Through innovative exercises, deep healing visualizations, inspired sharing, practical techniques, and a lot of laughs, you will:
- identify the limiting beliefs stifling your power
- turn that inner critic into your most supportive ally
- connect to your shadow qualities and transform them into constructive power
- instantly start physically embodying the energy of power
Join us for this spirited evening to unleash the power that’s been laying in wait inside of you to start creating the life, love, and success you yearn for. You are a force to be reckoned and we’re not going to damn well let you forget it!
About Kimberly Carroll
During her many years as a television host and producer, Kimberly spent several seasons helping people renovate their homes on the popular TV show “Take This House and Sell It!” Now as a certified Soul Coach, Kimberly helps people to renovate their lives!
With humour and a down-to-earth approach, Kimberly is an entertaining and deeply caring guide for people delving into the world of wellness, spirituality, and personal growth. Through her life-changing 6-week Soul Coaching Programs, speaking engagements, and individual coaching, Kimberly leads women and men on a wild journey to ignite their body, mind, heart, and spirit
Kimberly is one of the authors of the anthology “Soul Whispers” and she also recently launched “Divine Redhead Productions” (www.divineredhead.com) with a mission to create spiritual, wellness, and conscious living media programming that is stylish, accessible, and wickedly entertaining.
For more about Kimberly, please visit: http://www.soulcoaching.org or scroll down to bottom of page to watch her in action!
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The Bad Girl’s Guide to Unleashing Your Power
Date: Thursday October 27, 2011
Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Location: St. Paul’s Bloor Street
Address: 227 Bloor Street East, Toronto
Registration: Early-Bird by October 13: $20 | Regular Pre-Payment $25 | Cash at the door: $30
How to Change Lives and Sell More From the Stage – Even if you’re mortified to speak in public!!! | Oct 4
September 12, 2011 by Master-User
Filed under Past PFW Events
A workshop for authors, speakers, trainers, coaches, leaders and anyone who has a message of inspiration that needs to be brought to life in front of a live audience!
If you’re not getting the sales you expect after a speaking gig, if you’re tired of giving your stuff away or working for free, and if you are frustrated with all the networking groups and social functions that don’t make you a dime, then you’re a perfect example of someone who needs to be a more inspiring, influential and productive speaker.
We all know what it’s like to be a professional visitor; to go to all the networking meetings, social functions and business gatherings where you meet incredible people, and then wonder why they are not buying your stuff. It’s so frustrating, isn’t it?
Learning how to take the stage and inspire and influence an audience is the fastest way to boost your image, skyrocket your visibility and start changing lives and selling more of your stuff!
We are delighted to have Steve Lowell back in Toronto for an evening that is guaranteed to take your public speaking skills to the next level, regardless of where you are at right now. In this two-hour workshop Steve will share with you some of the most powerful secrets he has learned about speaking and selling from the stage that from his 30+ years of experience on the stage.
Join us, take the stage or just watch and witness the transformation for yourself as you learn the secrets to influencing and inspiring a live audience!
About Steve Lowell
Steve has wowed our group more than once, so we’re truly delighted to have him back in Toronto.
As a professionally trained speaker and trainer, Steve shows you how to completely change the way you speak, present, interact and network so that you become a magnet, pulling others to you. You will transform your belief systems, create a healthy and liberating self-image and develop powerful speaking and presentation skills.
Steve has a gift for creating a safe, encouraging, fun and exciting learning environment and allowing the participants in his programs to feel free to extend themselves beyond their comfort-zone without the fear of being judged. With the successes in the classroom, participants feel empowered and energized about the way they see themselves.
Change Lives and Sell More From the Stage
Date: Tuesday October 4, 2011
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Location: St. Paul’s Bloor Street Church
Address: 227 Bloor Street East, Toronto @ Church
Tickets: Early-Bird until Sept 21 : $25 | Regular Rate: $30 | Cash at the door: $40
For complete details & to register for this amazing event, please click on this button!
Starting Over: Reinventing Your Life With Passion | Sept 14
August 20, 2011 by Master-User
Filed under Past Community Events
Presented by…
When one major thing changes in our life, it usually comes with a change in many other areas which can create a loss of security, certainty and the bottom feels like it’s falling out.
Will you go back to your old patterns and create the same results or will you use this opportunity to reach out and grow? Find out what you need to overcome in order to get the courage to start your new path…without the fear and ‘what if’s?’
Learn to identify your patterns, chart a new course and get the expert tools and courage to start over in any aspect of your life. Take the Passion Test and discover your true life’s purpose™ and direction.
Please note that this workshop is part of the Investing in You™ series of dynamic and transformational workshops to help you live and love more fully. You can choose to attend invidual sessions or the whole series. You can visit courageousliving.com/about/events/investing-in-you for complete details.
Investing In You Workshop #8
Starting Over: Reinventing Your Life with Passion
Date: Wednesday September 14, 2011
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm
Location: Four Points by Sheraton Lakeshore
Address: 1926 Lakeshore Blvd. W. Toronto, ON
Map: Click HERE
Cost: Early-bird by Sept 1: $55; Regular Rate: $65
Register Today! https://courageousliving.com/about/events/investing-in-you
Eco Goddess | Sept 17
August 1, 2011 by Master-User
Filed under Past Community Events
A mini retreat designed to help women to embrace a greener lifestyle, more balanced lifestyle, by unleashing the eco goddess within – presented by Fit Your Style, Shop Socials & DivaGirl Inc.
Join us for an afternoon at the prestigious Verity Club, to unwind and become more aware of easy ways to live a more conscious lifestyle through inspiring presenters, eco-friendly vendors and enjoy the opportunity to mingle with 50+ fabulous women at this refreshing, exclusive, women’s only retreat. Visit us on Facebook!
ABOUT THE ECO GODDESS EXPERIENCE:
- Listen to Guest Presenters who will share their tips for fashion, fitness, and wellbeing, the eco-fabulous way. Topics include:
- “Finding your Inner Goddess-“ Fit Your Style (Jennifer Ettinger)
- The Eco Fashionista-“ Shop Socials (Tamika Auwai)
- “Living a Divalicious Lifestyle-“ DivaGirl (Laura Furtado)
- Shop the Eco Goddess mini market featuring 6 eco-friendly vendors
- Opportunity to experience an organic body wrap while you workshop with Fit Your Style
- Salad bar lunch and “green” snack sampling
- Attend an exclusive event at an elite, women’s only, venue in Toronto, Verity Club
NOTES:
- Dress code: Comfortable and chic
- Policies: Females only. Limited tickets available at the door.
- Ticket rate includes healthy, light lunch and swag bag filled with eco-goodies
- ONLY 50 TICKETS AVAILABLE. $45 door tickets (if applicable).
Date: Sept 17, 2011
Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Location: Verity Club
Address: 111d Queen Street East, Toronto
Tickets: $35
Purchase Tickets now at http://ecogoddess.eventbrite.com/
Workshop: The Bad Girl’s Guide to Fulfillment (Oct 28)
October 12, 2010 by Master-User
Filed under Past PFW Events
*** SOLD OUT! ***
“Bad Girls” play by their own rules, aren’t afraid to ask for what they want, dare to take action, and know how to have a good time. In this fun, empowering, and supportive workshop, spirited Soul Coach Kimberly Carroll helps you channel your inner Bad Girl to live an oh-so-GOOD life!
Is there something you’ve yearned for in your life for a long time now, but for some reason you’ve been feeling stuck in actualizing it? Maybe it’s launching that dream project or finding your life partner? Perhaps you ache to have more joy or serenity in your life or it’s time to take your business to the next level? Whatever your “want”, the gutsy Bad Girl within is about to dare you out of painful paralysis and into vibrant action.
Through unique active exercises, deep healing visualizations, inspired sharing, practical tools, and a lot of laughs, this workshop will help you:
- Identify and declare your “want” and make it tangible
- Blast through the mental and emotional blocks keeping you from your goal
- Put an immediate and manageable action plan into motion for achieving this goal
- Connect to the energy, inspiration, and sense of humour/fun that will keep you motivated on the journey
So, strap on those bad-ass stilettos and step boldly onto the Bad Girl’s path to magnifying your joy, claiming your power, and igniting your life!
About Kimberly Carroll:
During her many years as a television host and producer, Kimberly spent several seasons helping people renovate their homes on the popular TV show “Take This House and Sell It!” Now as a certified Soul Coach, Kimberly helps people to renovate their lives!
With humour and a down-to-earth approach, Kimberly is an entertaining and deeply caring guide for people delving into the world of wellness, spirituality, and personal growth. Through her life-changing 6-week Soul Coaching Program, speaking engagements, and individual coaching, Kimberly guides women and men in the journey to ignite their body, mind, heart, and spirit. Check below for video of Kimberly.
Kimberly is one of the authors of the anthology “Soul Whispers” and you can hear her regularly as the in-house Soul Coach on Newstalk 1010′s “The Buddha Lounge” in Toronto. She also recently launched “Divine Redhead Productions” (www.divineredhead.com) with a mission to create spiritual, wellness, and conscious living media programming that is stylish, accessible, and wickedly entertaining.
For more about Kimberly, please visit: www.soulcoaching.org/
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When: Thursday Oct 28, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Where: 889 Yonge, Wellness Clinic & Yoga Community
Address: 889 Yonge Street @ Rosedale, Toronto
Tickets: Early-Bird by Oct 17 ~ $18 pp; Regular Pre-Payment: $25
The National Health Show (Oct 23-24)
September 5, 2010 by Master-User
Filed under Past Community Events
Positive Fabulous Women is a proud sponsor of the first-ever National Health Show in Canada – the largest consumer show dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles for Canadians. Quickly becoming the must-see event of the year, this show encompasses everything about health, beauty, fitness, healthy eating and well-being for the MIND, BODY and SOUL!
All the industry experts will be available to you under one roof in an exciting 2-day event, become inspired to look good and feel great at any age. Hundreds exhibitors to give advice, offer services and products on healthy living at Canada’s National Health Show!
For a listing & schedule of our PFW speakers, please CLICK HERE!
To print off a $2 coupon for the show, please CLICK HERE!
For complete show details, please visit http://www.nationalhealthshow.com/
Fit & Fab Partnership Opportunities
March 11, 2010 by Master-User
Filed under Uncategorized
Interested in connecting with our amazing group of women to help you grow and expand your business?
The Fit & Fab Program offers some fantastic opportunities, here’s why…
Why Partner with us?
- One of the fastest-growing women’s networks in Canada with the largest following in social media including Facebook & Meetup
- Exposure to over 5,000+ women in key target markets
- Strong brand with clearly defined demographics
- 75% are 30-49 years old
- 43% are married; 29% are single
- Weekly live events offering a unique opportunity for marketing & promotion
- Membership website
About the Fit & Fab Ultimate Day Day
- Celebration event for the Fit & Fab Challenge (6-week program with 50 registered participants)
- Open to the public
- Estimated attendance: 150
- Location: 889 Yonge, Wellness Clinic + Yoga Community
- Date: Sunday May 16, 2010
- Time: 2:30 pm-6:00 pm
Promoted as afternoon of health, wellness, chick-bonding and networking!
Speakers, complimentary food and gift bags!
PLUS: Exhibits, Door Prizes, Awards and Delightful Surprises!
Cost to attend: $25 (Special rate of $20 for Fit & Fab Challenge Participants)
Ways to Participate in the Fit & Fab Ultimate Day Out
- Exhibit table
- Door prize
- Gift bag insert
See list of current Sponsors of the Fit & Fab Program.
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Exhibit Table
- Only 12 tables available
- Size: 30″ round tables, linen and electrical outlet (if needed)
- Cost: $200 per table ($175 for PFW Platinum & Gold Business Members)
- 2 tables per industry on a first come, first serve basis
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Door Prize
- Minimum value of $100
- Opportunity to present to the entire audience if value is over $300.
Please contact us today with a brief description of door prize, dollar value and quantity. You can either arrange to deliver to one of our PFW Event Team members or bring to the event on May 16th and hand over to our registration desk for display before we do the draw.
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Gift Bag Insert
- Opportunity to promote your biz through product samples, coupons to all attendees
- Cost: $30/item for flyers, advertising, coupons
- FREE for product samples
- Quantity: 150 pieces (any left-overs will be used at future PFW events)
- Delivery can be made to 889 Yonge (attention Kelly Drinkwater) or contact us to make alternate arrangements.
- Deadline for inserts: May 8, 2010
For further details or information on any of the above options, please contact us today, we’d be happy to help you!
