Saturday, March 21 ,2009 ~ San Francisco Bay Area


An outrageously fabulous event created by and for teenage girls


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SkillShops Offered:

  • Ready... Set ... College!
  • Health, Fitness, and Body Image - It's not just about being thin!
  • Snap Judgments & Stereotypes: When to Rein Them In, When to Let Them Rule
  • You're Hired! How to Get a Job or an Internship
  • Power Over Plastic: Credit, Cash and Your Brilliant Financial Future
  • Play the Real Game of Life - Budgeting
  • Positive Thinking: The Power of Thought
  • Entrepreneurship: Turning Fantasy into Reality!
  • Fearless Speaking: Taming the Butterflies
  • Victory Over Procrastination - Balancing Your Life and Goals

SkillShop Descriptions

 
SkillShop Descriptions
 

Health, Fitness, and Body Image–It’s not just about being thin!

Katherine Edgecumbe & Dr. Deb

The purpose of this workshop is not only to teach girls how to have a healthy body or eat well, but to help each and every attendee to start on a road to a healthy relationship with her body for the rest of her life. It will focus on the important aspects of how to eat well, addressing the popular diets and the hype about calories, as well as give girls an idea on how of healthy eating should be! In reference to exercise and fitness, cardio vs. weight training will be addressed and suggestions on the best ways to exercise will be given. Perhaps the most important part of the workshop is the segment on body image. The workshop will talk about the impact of how a girl sees herself and how much that impacts a her heath, fitness, and your whole life. What to eat and how to exercise are obviously very important. But the way a girl sees herself and thinks about herself is even more so. The filters with which we look at ourselves, where they come from, how we can become more aware of them, how to change them, and what happens when we take them too far, will also be talked about. Throughout the workshop, girls will have the opportunity to journal about themselves and what they are learning.

 

Positive Thinking: The Power of Thought

Sharanya Shankar & Dr. Charmaine Tu

Let’s face it, society today constantly focuses on our shortcomings and imperfections. But, instead of letting the negatives bring us down, we must try changing the way we think. Join us to learn how to control your world and for once, make the grass greener on your side!

 

Victory Over Procrastination-Balancing Your Life and Goals

Jennifer Campbell and Ann Smith

Do you often feel like you could accomplish more if you weren’t constantly on Facebook or watching T.V.? Do you find yourself often stressed out because you procrastinate? This is a workshop that will help you take charge of your life. We will cover how to set goals for yourself so you can find your own direction and we will give you hints on how to organize your life so you can accomplish those goals. Learn what the things that prevent you from reaching your goals and how to overcome these barriers. You will walk away from this coarse with a clear goal, and a plan to integrate them into your daily life.

 

Fearless Speaking–Taming the Butterflies

Karin Nilo, Dana Barzilary & Jeanine Kay

Want to learn how to speak in front of an audience and sound like you know what you’re talking about? Join us in this pressure-free, safe environment to learn strategies and tips for becoming a self-assured speaker in any situation. Find out how to control the butterflies and gain the confidence to speak anywhere to anyone about anything.

 

You’re Hired! How to Get a Job or Internship

Pooja Boinapalli & Donna Fedor

Do you want more of your own money? Do you want to experience working in an industry that interests you? Then get a job or an internship! Join us in this exciting skillshop to learn how to find the perfect job or summer internship and to master the skills that will help you get hired. You will gain the confidence to find a job you love. The processes in finding a job will be discussed, with emphasis on identifying exciting options and ultimately obtaining a job or internship that meets your goals. Learn how to interview with spirit and make a lasting, positive impression on anyone you meet!

 

 

Power Over Plastic: Credit, Cash, and Your Brilliant Financial Future

Alisa Strayer & Jenny Smith

What is it about credit cards that seem so dangerous and so exciting at the same time? Is credit money? Join us in this powerful session to learn about the world of credit cards. We will discuss how credit cards work, how to get one, how to avoid the dangers and scams, and how to use them while staying out of debt and managing your money. We will define the strange terms we always hear: interest rates, minimum payments, credit history, identity theft and credit score. And you will have an opportunity to see a credit report and learn how your credit life is tracked. Learn to use the power of plastic and make the most of your cash, your credit, and your brilliant financial future.

 

Play the Real Game of Life–Budgeting

Maya Raman & Ann Tardy

What are your post-college plans? Do you want the “American Dream” of a nice house, 2 cars, and 2.2 kids or something a little more exotic? No matter what it is that you desire, you will be required to make and budget money to live your dream life. Imagine your future: pick a career, a house, a location, a car, and a lifestyle. Learn to balance your income and your expenses, while still living your dream life! Join us to get a taste of reality and play this exciting game of life.

 

Entrepreneurship: Turning Fantasy Into Reality

Virginia Henry & Fay Landau

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business so that you could make your own money and do something that’s important to you? Join us in this fun, interactive session to explore what it means to be an entrepreneur and get ideas on starting your journey to gain your independence and accomplish your dream. The workshop will cover vision, planning, and practical execution. By the end of the session, you will know what’s involved with creating a successful business and how you can make it happen. This is a lively session where you will have an opportunity to interact with an entrepreneur mentor to conceptualize, question and learn how to move your ideas forward.

 

Snap Judgments & Stereotypes

Shannon Risk, Jennine Grasso, and Wendy Wark

All of our lives we receive mixed messages about gender. While we are told that we can be anything we want, we are certainly made aware of restrictions on our behavior including how we dress and present ourselves. This workshop will cover the impact of stereotypes from snap judgments to broader gender issues. Through hands-on games and discussion of stereotyping you will walk away empowered in your daily life!

 

Ready… Set…. COLLEGE!

Mishika Vora & MB Deans

Ready, Set, COLLEGE! It really is a race when it comes to college admissions. Will YOU be ready? This workshop is designed to outline the application process and eliminate any doubt when it comes to deadlines and highschool preparation. The only way to get ahead in the college admissions process is to have all the facts. Join Mary Beth and Mishika in this exciting workshop and get ahead in the race.