Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Every few months, DNA puts the spotlight on one of our fabulous members.
This time, please meet the talented Joyce Lau.
About Joyce
Joyce joined DNA in December 2009 and hasn’t looked back since. She became a DNA member to connect with other professional women and finds she gets to do that while having fun too! Joyce is continuously impressed with the list of activities DNA offers, from trying new restaurants to going outdoors to visiting the spa.
One thing you might not know about Joyce is that she loves to bake. You may find her nose pressed to the window of the oven because she likes to be creative with recipes and is never sure how they will turn out. So far she’s happy to report there have been no kitchen nightmares yet!
When asked to describe herself in three words, Joyce used “insightful,” ”creative” and ”put-together.”
Joyce’s Business
Joyce is the owner of an image consulting company with two brands, called Fashionista Bootcamp & Yummy Mummy Makeovers. Her business has been in Vancouver for five years. Fashionista Bootcamp specializes in professional women and fabulous women over 40, whereas Yummy Mummy Makeovers is targeted towards moms with young children.
Joyce has always had a flare for dressing family and friends. While completing her graduate degree in business, it dawned on her that she could dress people for a living. After training in New York, Joyce has created a dream job for herself in Vancouver. “The best part of my business is seeing the change in my client’s confidence & attitude once they are able to see that their outer appearance reflects who they are on the inside,” says Joyce. “I love hearing the success stories – getting noticed at work and getting promoted – even landing dates!”
Women who complete Joyce’s image consultation learn what the best clothing choices are for their own body type, lifestyle, career and personality. This takes the frustration out of shopping because women know exactly what to look for. No more clothes that still have price tags on them!
Joyce’s Top Three Fashion Tips
1) Fit is key. When clothes don’t fit well (i.e sleeves are too long) you immediately look frumpy & unprofessional. It’s the details that really matter so make friends with a tailor.
2) Black isn’t everything. Black is a high-authority and commanding colour. Use it strategically in business and don’t overdo it. Add colour to your wardrobe for an easy way to freshen up for Spring.
3) Live a healthy & active lifestyle but don’t wait for tomorrow. Learn to dress your body appropriately while reaching your goals. By wearing the right clothes, you can flatter your body and minimize distractions at work.
Interview and written by Caroline Hickton
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
It’s almost bikini time ladies….to help everyone along, come join us for a fabulous class at The Bar Method! It’s the latest craze in body sculpting and core strengthening.
We’ve secured a great deal at The Bar Method for all you ladies. A mere $15 gets you a class that combines yoga, Pilates and ballet into a floor and barre-based regime of fat burning interval training, muscle shaping isometrics and dance conditioning. For more info, check out their website
April 13th, 5:45pm
Bar Method
837 Beatty Street, Vancouver
Who’s in and who’s out? Depending on the numbers, we may need to shift to the 7pm slot. So register early to secure our spots.
See you at the barre!
Thursday, March 24th, 2011
DNA no longer hosts educational seminars. Instead, we recommend all Professional Women’s Network Events and post their seminars on our site
Professional Women’s Network Presents: The PWN Power of Connection
Join us for a special evening focused on the Power of Connection. This highly interactive session will explore what prevents us from reaching out and making connections—professional women often cite lack of time, other commitments and fear. We’ll address what stops us and why we simply must get over it by understanding our compelling need to connect with others. Then we’ll roll up our sleeves and learn how to become more skilled at connecting with others and how to create the opportunity to do so. This special PWN event is intended to help professional women make powerful connections that will last a lifetime…starting with the ‘30 day PWN Connection Challenge’ that we’ll unveil during this session.
Two professional business women,Tracy Theemes and Cynthia Roney, who were brought together through their connections, will lead this special session and share stories of how their connections have made a difference, what works, what doesn’t, and how we can all learn to become better at connecting with others. Tracy and Cynthia will introduce the ‘30 day PWN Connection Challenge’ and actively engage participants in this lively, hands-on session.
Why Connect?
1) Survival: to grow a business, get a job, protect our careers, learn timely information, plus more!
2) Efficiency: leveraging our people connections saves us time and money in achieving our goals
3) Need for Pleasure: we require nurturance, personal relationships and laughter to keep us fuelled as women
30 Day PWN Connection Challenge Goal: To demonstrate that by creating connections, we derive powerful personal, professional and business benefit. PWN will announce the winner at the end of 30 days, prizes awarded.
About Tracy Theemes Financial Advisor, MA, CFP, FCSI, FDS Sophia Financial Group:
Prior to forming Sophia Financial Group, Tracy was a financial advisor for a Canadian bank owned brokerage firm and gained valuable international experience with Smith Barney in their Olympia, WA office. She specializes in addressing the needs of women investors and their families and has delivered hundreds of educational seminars ranging from socially responsible investing to behavioural finance to financial planning foundations for families. Tracy’s educational background includes a Masters degree in child counselling psychology and her ongoing research interest is in the area of investor psychology and gender. She is a Certified Financial Planner, is insurance licensed and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. She is also a Financial Divorce Specialist. Before becoming a financial advisor Tracy spent 10 years in management with an international play equipment company. She founded, then sold, a specialty children’s furnishing company based in the US.
About Cynthia Roney, Founder & CEO, Executive Passage, Certified Executive & Business Coach:
Cynthia Roney is a Certified Executive & Business Coach with 25 years business and executive experience including CEO and Board Director (public and private companies). She works as a coach, mentor, facilitator and presenter with a number of organizations including the Women’s Executive Network (WXN), Women’s Enterprise Centre (WEC), Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE), Minerva Foundation, BC Excels (LifeSciences BC), Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC) ‘Get on Board’ program and Women in Leadership Forum. In addition, Cynthia provides business and executive coaching directly to her clients through her companies Executive Passage and ActionCOACH. Her clients include: Business owners, High Potential Women, Executives & Board of Directors
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Time: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Registration: 4:45 p.m
Networking: 5:00 p.m.
Presentation: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Offices of Fasken Martineau, 2900-550 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC
Parking under the building can be accessed from Hornby St. just south of Pender – same parking lot as YWCA, or you may find street parking on Hornby or Burrard St.
Register: before April 11, 2010
RSVP: Hayley Renfrew at rsvpvan@fasken.com
Cost: $25.00 (PAYABLE IN ADVANCE OF EVENT)
To ensure the cost for each meeting is covered, it is imperative that we receive payment prior to the meeting. We are a not-for-profit organization, and the dues go strictly towards the meeting’s cost.
Payment can be mailed or dropped off at c/o Hayley Renfrew, 2900-550 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 0A3 (cheques made payable to the Professional Women’s Network).
NOTE: Should payment not be received prior to the meeting, the rate increases to $30.00 at the door.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
You are invited to DNA’s Annual Co-ed Martini Mixer!!! Come and join us for fantastic drinks, appetizers and conversation at the Keefer Bar in Chinatown. This is an open, co-ed event and members are welcome to invite others. We would love to meet your partners, significant others and friends.
The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door for DNA members and $25 in advance or $30 at the door for non-members.
Your ticket includes: appetizers, a drink from the Keefer Bar’s unique drink menu and a chance to win some fantastic prizes!!!
Purchase your tickets here.
To avoid disappointment, please purchase your tickets early as only 65 tickets will be available for this event.
The Keefer Bar is located at 133 Keefer Street, near the intersection of Columbia Street. Look for the outdoor patio and fireplace. The entrance is located to the right of the flame. Parking is available in the lot beside the Keefer Bar or in the parkade across the street.
Our event will run from 5:30 until 8:00 pm. After that time, you are welcome to stay and enjoy the Keefer Bar’s Thursday night Burlesque Show. To learn more about the Keefer Bar, check out their website at: www.thekeeferbar.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Friday, February 4th, 2011
Join DNA ladies for lunch and networking – a great way to get to know our members and learn more about DNA.
Our next lunch is on Feb 15th at:
Nuba – Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
207B W. Hastings St. @ Cambie (downstairs)
Vancouver, BC
Please rsvp via our evite mailing or contact Baljit, DNA VP Networking at vpnetworking@dnavancouver.com
