The Power of Women

Calgary, AB, September 18, 2009
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

The Power of Women - The Ultimate Gathering For Achieving Women.

Sponsored in part by Additional Sponsors

Leadership

Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters has arguably interviewed more statesmen and stars than any other journalist in history. Through the years she has interviewed such world figures as Russia’s Boris Yeltsin, China’s Premier Jiang Zemin, Great Britain’s former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Iraq’s President Sadaam Hussein. She was also the first American journalist to interview Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and the first interview with President and Mrs. Bush following September 11. In September 2004, after 25 years as co-host and chief correspondent of ABC News’ “20/20,” Ms. Walters left the show to begin a new phase in her career at the network. She remains an active member of the news division and network, substantially increasing the number of primetime ABC News specials, in addition to her “Barbara Walters Specials.” Ms. Walters’ is also co-owner, co-executive producer and co-host of “The View,” recipient of the 2003 Daytime Emmy award for “Outstanding Talk Show.” Over the years Ms. Walters has received national recognition for her work and has been the recipient of numerous prestigious honors and awards.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Erin Brockovich

Environmental activist, motivational speaker, television host and producer.

While working at a law firm, Erin Brockovich discovered odd medical records that caught her eye and began to research the matter. On further investigation Erin found the health of countless people who lived in and around Hinkley, California in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s had been exposed to toxic Chromium 6. The Chromium 6 had leaked into the groundwater from the nearby Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Compressor Station. In 1996, as a result of the largest direct action lawsuit of its kind, the giant utility paid the largest toxic tort injury settlement in U.S. history: $333 million in damages to more than 600 Hinkley residents. Her investigation led to the hit movie Erin Brockovich, which highlighted her legal triumph and personal challenges.

Stress Management

Loretta LaRoche

Lighten Up with Loretta LaRoche!

This Author, Humorist, Acclaimed Stress Expert and Emmy nominated television star has been enlightening and entertaining the world with her unique vision of the absurdities of our evolved lifestyle. She has helped millions of people find ways to Lighten Up and overcome stress in their lives. She shows that for most of us life has become such a pressure cooker of unrealistic expectations, information overload, relentless marketing and workaholism that we spend our days stressed out over being stressed out. Loretta shares her secrets for reducing stress as she leads you down the path of learning to lighten up, move with joy, and live a more balanced life. Loretta’s techniques are a brilliant blend of common sense and the most contemporary research in brain chemistry, psychology and mind-body studies. With her contemporary wit and a hearty dose of old-world wisdom Loretta brings a breath of fresh air for everyone who’s suffocating in our techno crazed, germ-phobic, “ go-go-go” world.She has had six one-woman television specials air on 80 PBS stations across the country. Her 7th special, Juicy Living Juicy Aging is being aired on PBS August of 2009. She has been nominated for local and prime time Emmy Awards, has appeared on CNN, ABC and NBC affiliates. She has authored 7 books, The Joy Journal, Happy Talk, Relax: You May Only Have a Few Minutes Left, Life is Not a Stress Rehearsal and, Life Is Short- Wear Your Party Pants, Squeeze the Day and her latest book Kick Up Heels Before You're Too Short to Wear. Her newest book, Lighten Up is due out in summer 2009.

Finance

Jean Chatzky

Best-selling Author of "You Don’t have to Be Rich, Pay It Down: From Debt to Wealth on a $10 A Day" and "Make Money, Not Excuses".

Jean Chatzky has created a global platform that is making signifigant strides to help millions battle the impact of debt. Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC’s Today Show, contributing editor for Money and Travel + Leisure Magazines, a columnist for The New York Daily News and is a featured money coach on Oprah’s “Debt Diet” series. Her best-selling books include, You Don’t have to Be Rich, Pay It Down: From Debt to Wealth on a $10 A Day and Make Money, Not Excuses. In addition to her books, Chatzky is a recognized journalist and was named one of the best magazine columnists by the Chicago Tribune in 2003.

Leadership, Activism and Advocacy

Wangari Maathai

2004 Nobel Peace Laureate and Founder, The Green Belt Movement

Wangari Maathai was born in 1940 in Kenya. The first woman in East and Central Africa to earn a doctorate degree, Professor Maathai pioneered the concept of mobilizing communities to protect their environment through tree planting in 1976, while an active member of the National Council of Women of Kenya. A year later she developed this idea into a grassroots organization, The Green Belt Movement. Dr. Maathai’s memoir, Unbowed, shows that she is a magnificent and courageous leader who stood up for the oppressed and provided hope for better tomorrows by demonstrating that if a person possesses a will to make change, change can and will occur. Over the years, she and the Green Belt Movement have received numerous awards, most notably the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.

Life Balance

Loren Slocum

Founder, CEO and President of Lobella and author of "Life Tuneups"

Loren Slocum is the founder, CEO and President of Lobella International, an organization inspired to help women “stay true to who they are” and realize their natural gifts. Recognizing the importance of helping to nurture the part in women that often times gets missed during their busy lives, Lobella has become a leading organization that women can depend on. She is the author of three critically acclaimed books, No Greater Love, Being an Extraordinary Mom (October 1999, St. Martins Press), re-released as The Greatest Love (January 2008) and Life Tuneups (May 2009, Globe Pequot Press). Loren conducts seminars all over the world, including regular stints in Australia and Europe and continues to be a keynote speaker at events such as The Amazing Woman’s Day; Mother’s and More; Creative Memories and more. She is the Creator of Reclaim Your Passion Events and Founder of The Millennium Mom Events. Loren has been featured in over 30 business magazines and national media outlets such as; Oprah Radio, Fox News, Dr. Laura, Women’s World, First For Women, Working Mother, Martha Stewart Baby, Parenting, Becoming Family and much more. Loren lives in Henderson, NV, with her husband and with their three beautiful children.