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Join us on Saturday, October 18, for our first, “asknancy & friends day”! We have a full day of enrichment, enlightenment and entertainment planned – for women only! We have some amazing national and local celebrities lined up to inspire and share with us throughout the day, on topics ranging from "sex to slingbacks".

We'll also be debuting our first ever asknancyTV makeover videos! Three deserving members have been given head to toe makeovers and we can't wait to show you! And of course there will be delicious food, wine and treats to tempt your palate throughout the day! All that plus great giveaways and door prizes - don't miss this one!

Sandra Pittana began her career as Assistant Fashion Editor at British Vogue and then moved on to become Overseas Buyer with the T.Eaton Co. in both London and Paris. On her return to Canada she became immediately identifiable as the Fashion and Beauty Editor for Flare Magazine, followed by her accomplishments as Buyer and Fashion Director of Hazelton Lanes in Toronto. Since its inception over 19 years ago, Sandra Pittana has been a Fashion and Décor styling expert on the long running, award winning CITY-TV daily, “Cityline”  that she guest hosted with Marilyn Dennis .

Personal stylist, Karen Judge, and owner of Studio Gorgeous, believes everyone is Gorgeous in their own special way. We need to promote and believe in each other. Learn how to play up our strengths, represent ourselves through our spirit and be our best. Through years of experience, Karen has studied the psychology of why and how we shop, the mistakes we make and the frustrations we feel. Karen shows that style is an attitude and there is a right way and a wrong way to wear everything. Despite age, budget or size, everyone can look their best.

Dr. Wendy Smeltzer founded Canada’s first medical spa, Santé Spa in 1998 after 18 years of clinical medicine,  combining medical esthetics with traditional spa and esthetic services. Wendy sits on the Board of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine and has been named to the Top 100: Canada’s Most Powerful Women list. She is also the proud co-owner of Medique Skincare, a medically based skincare line. She speaks widely on medical esthetics, cosmeceutical and skin care products in addition to lecturing on standards for the spa and medical esthetic industries throughout Canada and abroad.

 

Erin Rosar, aka, The WIne Girl, is the founder of WG Wines Consulting Inc. and a partner in the Vinestone Wine Company in Cochrane, Alberta. Erin is an accredited Sommelier and instructor with the International Sommelier Guild where she instructs at all levels with the Guild’s programs, including the highest level of the Sommelier Diploma. She is also a recognized Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers out of London, England. Erin fervently believes that learning about wine should always be entertaining, interesting, definitely “user friendly”, and loves to share her passion for the world’s wines.

Katharina Knodel is the owner of Personal Evolution Fitness Studio in Calgary, where she provides personal one on-one-training. She also facilitates seminars to share her passion for wellness. Her years of fitness experience and education, combined with her holistic awareness, add to the dynamic of her unique approach to wellness. She aspires to provide opportunities and experiences for others to access their limitless potential.  Desired results are achieved through focus, presence and innate wisdom of the body which enhances the mind/body/spirit and allows for ownership of lasting results.

In 1998, Liz Smith founded Liz Smith & Associates and as its President, manages all aspects of the day to day business operations. Prior to founder her recruiting company, Liz worked for a law firm management company, working as both a management consultant and establishing a legal recruitment arm within that company. Liz has also worked in a major Calgary law firm as their Director of Human Resources for a number of years. After nearly 28 years of recruiting for Calgary law firms and major corporations she uses her experience to provide advice on all aspects relating to their job search and career objectives.

Erin Lawrence produces the 6:00 news on Global Calgary.  Recently arrived from Vancouver where she was the producer for Global National with Kevin Newman, Erin has more than a decade of experience in the television news industry, and has worked in all three of Canada's top TV markets. She's been both on-camera; a reporter, anchor and host, and behind it; as writer, assignment editor, cameraperson and "chopper-girl".  Awards for her accomplishments include the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for Continuing Coverage for planning and executing a cross-Canada Election Bus-cast.

Tracey Bodnarchuk, business partner of asknancy.ca, is one of the most successful young executives in Western Canada, having been named to Calgary’s “Top 40 under 40” list by Calgary, Inc. magazine in 2007. Tracey has consistently succeeded in marketing and communication leadership roles with key technology companies, including Microsoft Canada,  where she was nominated for a Global Best Practices award, SAP Canada, and JD Edwards, among others for the past ten+ years. She is currently the Director of Marketing and Business Development for Deloitte's Calgary business.

Cheryl Swan, Certified Educator and Sex Therapist and owner of Holistic Sex Therapy & Education, is revolutionizing the field of Sex Therapy. She inspires people with her openness and easy humour in discussing the most personal and delicate of topics. Her work ranges from one on one sessions to international consulting and presenting. Cheryl’s current research and writing focuses on orgasm control for men and navigating the personality and relationship types. In our busy lives pleasure and the joy of human relationships are often considered indulgences rather than a primary human needs. Cheryl’s work seeks to change this!

Julie Van Rosendaal, author of national bestseller One Smart Cookie, has had a wonderful career in the food world that has allowed her the opportunity to explore more culinary avenues than most people. As a food writer, author, stylist, journalist, food and nutrition columnist on CBC radio and co-host of a TV cooking show (It’s Just Food on Access and CLT) she is often researching topics of interest, working with interesting people or trying out new things, all of which often influence  the  daily recipes she posts on her website www.dinnerwithjulie.com.

Seating is limited to only 75 women, so don’t hesitate, purchase your ticket today*! 

*Sorry, there are no refunds on ticket purchases.