Whatcom Womens Network ~ Bellingham, Whatcom County

The Woman Behind the Business, Siobhan Murphy, Thrive Business Group

Member — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:33:46 +0000

Siobhan Murphy of Thrive Business Group holds a Master of Business Administration, is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Certified Financial Manager.

About her work, she says, “I love serving our accounting and tax clients with a cheerful smile and an infusion of fun…I often tell them “if we’re not having fun, then we need to do something different!”

Since 1999 she has used her education, experience, and team of trusted employees to provide affordable accounting, tax and financial management services to small businesses throughout Whatcom County.

But, who is the person behind the credentials? Learn about Siobhan’s personal history and how it informs her work with entrepreneurs, individuals, and small business in Whatcom County.

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: Siobhan Murphy, Thrive Business Group

Skin Care for All, Chris Hansen, Mary Kay Cosmetics

Member — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:25:38 +0000

Mary Kay is not one size fits all. They offer many different lines of skin care, depending on your age, skin care issues, and even gender. There is something for everyone.

Come see Chris Hansen, Independent Beauty Consultant and Mary Kay distributor, and let her help you figure out which products work best for your skin care needs.

When: Thursday, June 6, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: Chris Hansen, Mary Kay Cosmetics

Whatcom Women’s Network Spring Social, May 16, 2013, 4pm to 6pm

Member — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:38:30 +0000

Health Benefits of Storytelling & Memoir – Sara Geballe, Memoir Crafters

Member — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:32:44 +0000

Telling and listening to stories is the way we, as humans, make sense of our lives. Not surprisingly, researchers in medicine, psychology, gerontology, education, the military, and many other fields are increasingly discovering the therapeutic benefits on health and well-being that come from sharing our stories. Some of these include: decreased stress, increased resiliency, lower blood pressure, reduced depression, and greater happiness.

Sara will describe how a variety of life review/storytelling programs are significantly helping people in all stages of life — from children, to veterans, to retirees, to hospice patients.

When: Thursday, May 9, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: Sara Geballe, Memoir Crafters

Assitance Leauge of Bellingham

Member — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:17:03 +0000

The Assistance League of Bellingham is an all volunteer organization that creates programs to raise money for local needs. All funds they raise stay in our communities to help people in need achieve a better quality of life. The Assistance League celebrates the power of the volunteer to evoke positive change in the world.

Come here what the Assistance League is doing in our community. The have 5 wonderful community programs, including Operation School Bell, and a Thrift and Gift store in Downtown Bellingham.

When: Thursday, May 2, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: Assistance League of Bellingham

Julie Clark, Professional Organizer – Organized at Last

Member — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:56:20 +0000

Organized people lead less complicated and more satisfying lives. Through personal consultation, classes, informational speaking, and hands-on organizing, Organized at Last can help create simple solutions which can lead to positive changes in all realms of life.

Come here Julie Clark inspire us all to do some spring cleaning and organizing. It can be a fun and manageable experience!

When: Thursday, April 25, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: Julie Clark, Organized at Last

Why Commercial Insurance is Important, Julie Farrow, Farmer’s Insrance

Member — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 01:13:51 +0000

Why is commercial insurance important? What does it cover? What does it not cover? Come here the benefits of being insured!

Julie doesn’t let a bad day create a bad life! Julie’s team is dedicated to simplifying the complexities of auto, home, commercial, and life insurance coverage. They strive to equip each individual to make educated choices regarding the protection they need and can afford to put into place. Let them serve you to help put appropriate insurance in place so you can recover quickly and fully after any mishap

When: Thursday, April 4, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: Julie Farrow, Julie Farrow’s Insurance Agency

5th Annual Whatcom County Open House Event – Julie Carpenter, RE/MAX

Member — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 01:29:38 +0000

Optimize Your Business on Social Media – Whatcom Women’s Network

Member — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:50:22 +0000

A round table workshop on how to optimize your business on Facebook. We will be having a hands on meeting for those interested in this prolific media experience. Bring your tablet or laptop. Location will be determined, so contact for more information.

When: Thursday March 28, 2013 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm
Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting
Presenter: WWN Round-table Discussion

Get Started Writing Your Memoir – Workshop by Sara Geballe, Memoir Crafters

Member — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 01:44:04 +0000

“Get Started Writing Your Memoir”

Every life is interesting and worth preserving, especially for your loved ones and future generations. In this 3-hour highly interactive workshop, you will experience first hand – through the use of simple prompts and fun exercises – how one triggered memory naturally leads to the next and the next. You will be amazed at how many long-forgotten tidbits of memory will come flooding back to your conscious awareness. You will also learn how teaming with a personal historian can transform the sometimes daunting task of writing down your life story in book form into a doable, rewarding, and fun experience.

See link below for information on this workshop.

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