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  • Climate Champions Honored at AWC Women's Achievement Luncheon

    AWC-SB Honors Two Renowned Climate Champions at 2023 Women of Achievement Awards Luncheon 

  • Local Journalist Honored with National 2022 AWC Clarion Award

    Local publisher and journalist Bonnie Carroll was presented with a 2022 Association for Women in Communications Clarion Award at the October AWC National Conference.

  • Truth Decay – The Battle to Prevent Lies and Misinformation from Overwhelming Reality
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    Truth Decay – The Battle to Prevent Lies and Misinformation from Overwhelming Reality

    Truth Decay: The Battle to Prevent
    Lies and Misinformation from Overwhelming Reality
    LinkedIn Instructor Starshine Roshell to be featured speaker at AWC-SB’s April meeting

    Award-winning journalist and popular columnist Starshine Roshell will present Truth Decay – The Battle to Prevent Lies and Misinformation from Overwhelming Reality at the Santa Barbara chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC-SB) meeting on April 7, 5:30 p.m. to be held via Zoom. The public is welcome to attend.

  • An illustration of a woman walking a tightrope over a shark's wide open mouth.
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    When Bad Things Happen: Preparing and Managing During a Crisis

    The Santa Barbara chapter of the national organization Association for Women in Communication (AWC-SB) will examine the specific set of steps for organizations to prepare a communications response when the news is far less than good at its next meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 3. The monthly meeting will be held via Zoom and the public is welcome.

  • Create your own Sizzle Reel Video
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    Create Your Own Sizzle Reel Video – Learn How on Nov. 4

    The Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications will present Creating Your Own Sizzle Reel Video on Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Facilitated by Erica Schweitzer, board member of the AWC-SB professional group, the Creating Your Own Sizzle Reel Video meeting will be an interactive workshop. Television producer and talent Rebecca Brand also will make a presentation.

  • AWC-SB Announces 2020 Fall Membership Campaign
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    AWC-SB Announces 2020 Fall Membership Campaign

    Source: AWC-SB The Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC-SB) is offering incentives to new members who join during its Fall Membership Drive.
  • Building Emotional Immunity: The Power of Positive Engagement
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    Building Emotional Immunity: The Power of Positive Engagement

    Wed, Sept. 9: Building Emotional Immunity℠: The Power of Positive Engagement

  • AWC-SB Books for Breakfast: Nonviolent Communication
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    AWC-SB Books for Breakfast: Nonviolent Communication

    “Words matter.” That tagline could be a mantra for AWC-SB members. It also appears on Nonviolent Communication, the August selection for AWC-SB’s popular Books forBreakfast event. This classic book by Marshall Rosenberg, PhD promises to help readers “find common ground with anyone, anywhere, at any time, both personally and professionally.”  Nothing could be more timely—or more relevant to professional communciators!

  • [Cancelled] 2020 Women of Achievement Luncheon: Association of Women in Communications
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    [Cancelled] 2020 Women of Achievement Luncheon: Association of Women in Communications

    [This event has been cancelled and rescheduled for Friday, October 23]

    Barbara Ben-Horin, CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, and Luz Reyes-Martin, Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications at Santa Barbara City College, will be honored by the Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications at the 2020 Women of Achievement luncheon presented by Women Connect4Good. The honorees will receive their awards on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Hyatt Hotel in Santa Barbara.

  • Wed, May 8: “Discovering Your Signature Story” With Kymberlee Weil
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    Wed, May 8: “Discovering Your Signature Story” With Kymberlee Weil

    Wednesday, May 8, 5:30-7:30 pm
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    Paseo Nuevo
    351 Paseo Nuevo 2nd floor
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    AWC-SB Members Free; Nonmembers $20
    Wine & Refreshments included

  • AWC - 12th Annual Women of Achievement Award Luncheon
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    AWC - 12th Annual Women of Achievement Award Luncheon

    12TH ANNUAL WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON
    AWC-SB strives to empower women to attain greater outcomes by acknowledging exemplary women leaders in communications fields. Women of Achievement Award recipients serve as inspirational role models for those wanting to further their careers in journalism, public speaking, writing, public relations and related disciplines. Our chapter uses funds from this event throughout the year for the professional development of our members, our interns and the local community.

  • AWC - Becoming a Fearless Communicator
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    AWC - Becoming a Fearless Communicator

    Do barriers hold you back in your professional life? Need a better way to assess risk? Many of us share fears as women communicators Learn to overcome these worries and express what you need to say? Starshine Roshell is famous for her column in the Santa Barbara Independent where she tackles topics that make others break out in a cold sweat. Dr. Judy Stevens-Long is an internationally known researcher with a deep understanding of adult development.

  • AWC - Money, Money, Money - Cultivating the courage to speak up
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    AWC - Money, Money, Money - Cultivating the courage to speak up

    Money-talk can feel taboo—especially for women. But until we speak up with clarity about what we want and what we need financially, we will continue to limit our economic lives and pay a high price in our relationships. So let’s speak up! Join us on Wednesday, February 6 when we welcome two experts for an interactive workshop where you'll get guidance in what you need to know to talk gracefully and comfortably about money.

  • AWC - Annual Movie - Miss Representation
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    AWC - Annual Movie - Miss Representation

    Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 pm
    Balboa Building Theater
    (in the basement)
    735 State Street
    Downtown Santa Barbara
    AWC-SB Members Free; Nonmembers $20
    Wine & Refreshments included

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    AWC - Annual Movie - Miss Representation

    Wednesday, January 9, 5:30 pm
    Balboa Building Theater
    (in the basement)
    735 State Street
    Downtown Santa Barbara
    AWC-SB Members Free; Nonmembers $20
    Wine & Refreshments included

  • AWC - Annual Holiday Party
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    AWC - Annual Holiday Party

    AWC-SB plans to adopt Girls Rock SB as our 2019 Nonprofit of the Year. Several Girls Rock SB students will perform at the party.

    Annual Holiday Party
    Wednesday, December 5
    6-8 pm
    Crush Tasting Room & Kitchen
    432 E Haley St
    Downtown Santa Barbara
    AWC-SB Members $25; Nonmembers $35
    includes appetizers and $12 wine credit

    REGISTER @ www.awcsb.org

  • AWC - How to recognize and respond to burnout
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    AWC - How to recognize and respond to burnout

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  • AWC - Strategic Social Media
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    AWC - Strategic Social Media

    Aimless social media, without strategic thinking, results in awkward posts that damage your reputation. Used skillfully, social media becomes a powerful tool that draws attention to your brand. On Wednesday, October 3 AWC-SB will present a panel of local women who will discuss their success at using Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other platforms on behalf of themselves and their clients. These pros will share insights for creating authentic, engaging and--most important--effective social media communications.

  • AWC - Building a Network that Works for You
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    AWC - Building a Network that Works for You

    Executive Coach and AWC-SB member Patricia Rachel Schwartz, MA, PCC, will lead a highly engaging, participatory mini-workshop on Achievement Acceleration. You’ll connect with other exceptional women in small groups using a proven, mutually supportive process that encourages reflection, discussion and accountability.

    Wednesday, September 5, 5:30-7:30 pm
    workzones
    Paseo Nuevo
    351 Paseo Nuevo 2nd floor
    Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    AWC-SB Members Free; Nonmembers $20
    Wine & Refreshments included