Section: Events

The new Vancouver convetion centre | May 28-30, 2010 

The Best of VLAFF | BRAZIL | TUESDAY | MAY 18th | 8:00PM

If you like crafts, you can’t miss this event! Vancouver’s largest indie craft fair features over 55 local and handmade vendors ranging from jewellery to ceramics to clothing to home decor and much more.

The Best of VLAFF | TUESDAY | APRIL 20th | 8:00PM

Imagine walking into an exquisitely elegant venue, ballroom-style, round tables draped in lovely linens, big staging and lighting, and the extraordinary energy of 800 women joined for a day of celebration, world-class speakers, entertainment, empowerment, authenticity, meaningful connections, vendors, gifts, prizes … and chocolate! Imagine the energy and power of igniting your body, mind and spirit on every level at this truly remarkable day devoted just to YOU. Set your soul on fire and GET WOWED.  Kreative Collage & Design  by: Kihadaworksdesign THE GILD EFFECT  WOW also supports girls and women through fundraising. Take a minute to watch ‘The Girl Effect’ to uplift and inspire your heart:  {youtube}WIvmE4_KMNw&feature{/youtube}    This full-day event of the year for 800 womenincludes the following world-class presenters:   YOUR WOW HOST & MC    KATHY KOVACSTV Sports News Anchor WOW is honoured to welcome Kathy Kovacs as your MC for the day. Kathy is a long-time news sports anchor,reporter and national media personality, recently with CTV News.Kathy was seen nightly on CTV News for many years, and has been a news sports writer, reporter, producer,editor and anchor in several major markets. Her passion for sports began and bloomed in sports-crazy Edmontonwhere she grew up watching the Oilers and Eskimos win numerous championships. During that time, Kathyspent hundreds of hours cheering on her only brother, Greg, who was eventually drafted by the New York Rangers.She is also involved with many charitable organizations including the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer ResearchFoundation and the Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. Kathy lives in Burnaby with her husband,Dale Walters, and their three children  WOMEN’S HUMOUR & HAPPINESS   LINDA EDGECOMBE, CSPAward-Winning Humorist, Author, International Speaker www.lindaedgecombe.com “Lighten Up and Laugh”Featured in the Wall Street Journal as an expert on shifting perspectives, Linda will leave you rolling inthe aisles while holding onto your aching stomach.  She is no ordinary speaker, and energizes every roomshe walks into. Linda has a unique talent for teaching you simple strategies towards a more joyful life in a stylethat leaves you hysterical with laughter.With so much attention being put on a challenged economy, Linda invites you to refocus your attention ontothe things you DO want, with easy and practical strategies that can be implemented immediately for a life ofgreater joy and enrichment. Combining her experience with her passion for fun, she delivers with highhumour and trademark enthusiasm. Loosen up, lighten the load and laugh,because change has never been so painless!With a degree in Physical Education, she also brings over 20 years of employee wellness and lifestyleexperience to her programs. She has spoken worldwide, is a frequent media guest, and is one of our country’smost popular speakers.  Linda’s new book is also about to be released, “Shift Or Get Off The Pot – 26Simple Truths About Getting A Life!” Her message is as welcome as a good belly laugh, and asprofound as an honest look in the mirror.At WOW you will: Tap into your power to change with ease. Stay motivated and on purpose under any circumstances. Create a work/home balance that leaves you thriving instead of surviving. Get ready to be energized!  WOMEN’S HEALTH DR. SUSAN BIALI, M.D.Women’s Wellness Specialist  www.susanbiali.com “7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You”Dr. Biali is not your average medical doctor. She helps people achieve vibrant health by encouraging themto design the life of their dreams, and is a wellness expert, author, international speaker and … flamenco dancer!Formerly a depressed, frustrated medical clinic doctor, today Dr. Biali joyfully balances her busy professionalcareer with her dream life and commutes between Vancouver and Los Cabos, Mexico. She has appeared in print,radio and television media across North America, and was the official health and wellness expert for the nationalTV program “The Daily”. She has just released her first book, “Live A Life You Love”.Wherever you’re currently at, she can help you take it to the next level and feel fabulous.At WOW you will learn: How to create balance and wellness in the midst of life’s chaos. Why following your dreams and passions is essential to your health. How to interpret your body’s “language” to improve your health and life. Essential steps to honour and celebrate yourself as a Woman Of Worth.YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP   MarikaPop Artist  “Advocacy for our Next Generation of Women”An emerging local treasure, this multi-talented young woman will rock you with her extraordinary music and presence. Singer,composer, writer, speaker, entertainer, philanthropist … she’s got it all going on.MARIKA’s new hit single “Wherever You Are” is changing lives, as she is donating a percentage of proceeds to the Girls LeadershipInstitute to help with scholarships for teens. She has also worked with producers famous for their work with Backstreet Boys andHigh School Musical, and has just joined the team at Unlock Magazine as feature entertainment writer. Her music can alsobe heard on America’s Top Model, and her song “Angel” aired on Lifetimes’ Movie “Sins of the Mother”. She is now managedby WOW’s own Candace Newton, and they’ll be launching her new worldwide release single in 2010.She was recently recognized with a nomination for the Canadian Radio Music Awards as Best New Artist, and she was honouredwith the Women of Excellence Award in arts and culture in her own community.MARIKA’s passion is to encourage, inspire and influence others through music. She has launched her own record label to helpyoung artists in the music industry, and continues to give back to her community and youth as anaccomplished speaker and performer. A WOMAN’S VOICE JULIE BLUEAward-WinnerFilm Composer   www.julieblue.com “Passion and Power”Julie Blue will touch your heart as she shares her music, her stories, and what it takes to stay creative -and why creativity is the fuel to your soul and success.An award-winning film composer, inspirational singer and facilitator, with a voice that will give you goosebumps,Julie has inspired thousands of people to find their own voice and creative expression. She has composed music for over40 films and television shows, and received a LEO Award and Woman Of Excellence Award in the field of Arts. Julie Bluealso recently released her 6th music CD, the critically acclaimed ‘One of A Kind Woman’.Julie is a woman who lives what she teaches and sings about. Her warmth and humour, combined with a deep senseof purpose, make her a dynamic WOW presenter.At WOW you will: Learn a simple practice and powerful technique to speak up and be heard. Experience the healing and freeing power of music. Take the next step in building your confidence and poise even higher. Honour and claim your own unique voice and personal creativity.  Our illustrious panel includes:   Kristin Andress, CEOAndress Consulting – Solano Beach, CACo-author of her new book “Imagine Being”, Kristin is joining us from California and brings her extensive expertise on changeand choices. She specializes in getting into the fabric of her clients’ lives and simplifies what is seemingly complex, allowingthem to become laser-focused. Kristin has been highly acclaimed for her work with Stedman Graham (Oprah’s life partner)in developing education programs, new products, business plans, media relations and book tours. She holds aBachelor’s degree in Public Communications & Human Relations, and a Master’s degree in OrganizationalCommunication. Imagine Being cultivates the power to realize your dreams. Kate Ross LeBlancKATE ROSS LEBLANC, Co-FounderSaje Natural Wellness retail chainA successful entrepreneur, wife, mother and tri-athlete, Kate has been featured in Chatelaine’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs List andrecently won the prestigious Prism Award. She lives life to the fullest, having learned that balance creates an extraordinarylife for her and her family. Saje has grown dramatically over the years, and now has 18 locations across BC and Alberta.Her personal mission states,”By living a fully-engaged life of wellness, vitality and abundance,I inspire others to live healthier, happier and longer lives.” Cathy DemersCATHY DEMERS, EntrepreneurBIV Top 40 Under 40Magnetic GoalsPast President and CEO of the publicly-traded hi-tech company Electronic Arts, Cathy has been honoured withthe Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Award and Business In Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40 Award. She holds a degree inEconomics, and now coaches and mentors entrepreneurs. Cathy’s personal calling is to assist others to unleash their potential,and have the happiest and most fulfilled life. She currently lives in Boundary Bay with her beloved husband and family dog.    REMY GILL, Founder & Media OwnerIcon Advertising Inc. www.iconadinc.com Remy is a proud wife and mother of two, has a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC, and is the Founder of Icon Advertising Inc.,a dynamic advertising company specializing in media buying and planning services with offices in Vancouver and California.Beginning in retail and pharmaceuticals, and ranging into high-tech and television, Remy has served a wide range of clientsincluding Coca Cola, Disney, MTV and many more. Her innovative approaches have shown businesses to be one stepahead by unlocking their potential, enabling them to think outside the box when it comes to marketing.Her personal message is “Empower yourself, and take control by simplifying your life – it’s your time to shine!”   Earlybird Registration:Save $80 or Save $959Fabulous savings for THE event of the year for women.At a full-day event of this calibre, with world-class speakers and entertainment at a gorgeous venue with a gourmet lunch and more …you would expect tickets to be over $500. However, we are committed to WOWing you with tremendous value.Pre-registration tickets are only $159Cdn (includes gst) General Admission,Or $1,431Cdn for a Reserved table of 10 ($159 x 9 plus 1 FREE).Fulll price tickets are $239/pp – at $159 Save $80/ppFull price Reserved Tables of 10 are $2,390 – at $1,431 Save $959FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION CLICK HERE