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Women’s Week Events Aim to Inspire, Empower

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A week-long series of events designed to inspire and empower San Diego County women is back for its third year March 26-31.

San Diego Women’s Week 2012, hosted by the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the County of San Diego and more than two dozen businesses and organizations features nationally-known speakers, breakout sessions and networking opportunities.

The list of speakers includes Dr. Michael Moreno, author of “The 17-Day Diet”; Tanya Brown, sister of Nicole Brown Simpson; Tina Mickelson, PGA golf professional and Sam Zien, better known as Sam the Cooking Guy.

Here is a rundown of events: 

Monday, March 26, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Hewlett Packard, 16399 W. Bernardo Drive, San Diego, tickets $10 – Women of Influence featuring Ingrid Croce, Ellie Kay and Sara Lewis.

Wednesday, March 28, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Bellus Academy, 13266 Poway Road, tickets $20 – Ladies Night Out featuring the Bellus Beauty Battle Event. Speakers include Dr. James Chao, DeeDee Marcelli, Dr. Howard Murad and Dr. Donna Richardson. Beauty experts present an evening of skincare tips, mini facials, mini massages, brow designs, samples, hair care and style tips, appetizers and more.

Thursday, March 29, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., California Center for the Arts, 340 North Escondido Blvd, Escondido, tickets $59 – conference session featuring nearly a dozen speakers with a keynote address from Sam the Cooking Guy.

Friday, March 30, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., California Center for the Arts, 340 North Escondido Blvd, Escondido, Tickets $59 – conference session featuring ten speakers including Tanya Brown and Tina Mickelson.

Saturday, March 31, 6:00 – 9:30 p.m., California Center for the Arts, 240 North Escondido Blvd, Escondido. Tickets $69 and limited to the first 300 sold – Red Carpet Fashion Night featuring a recycled fashion show, a designer fashion show and Hollywood celebrity couturier Oliver Tolentino.

A pass good for all events is also available for $200. Visit www.sdwomensweek.com or call 858-487-1767 for more information.