Amanda Walley is the Owner and Instructor of Dance Because, a
ballroom studio in Manchester, NH. Amanda has choreographed
and danced numerous solos and team performances in a variety
of venues across the state. Amanda specializes in Wedding
Dances and works with kids and teens. Contact Amanda at
Amanda@DanceBecause.com.
ballroom studio in Manchester, NH. Amanda has choreographed
and danced numerous solos and team performances in a variety
of venues across the state. Amanda specializes in Wedding
Dances and works with kids and teens. Contact Amanda at
Amanda@DanceBecause.com.
Maureen Campaiola is a Business Coach and Founder of DARE To
Be Phenomenal. Known as “The Dare Coach” by her clients, she
coaches women entrepreneurs, and business owners to move
beyond dollars for hours and develop systems so that they can have
the freedom they crave! Go to her website at www.
DareToBePhenomenal.com and sign up for your FREE Report “7
Quick and Simple Tips To Move You Towards a Phenomenal Life” or
call her at 978-794-4991.
Be Phenomenal. Known as “The Dare Coach” by her clients, she
coaches women entrepreneurs, and business owners to move
beyond dollars for hours and develop systems so that they can have
the freedom they crave! Go to her website at www.
DareToBePhenomenal.com and sign up for your FREE Report “7
Quick and Simple Tips To Move You Towards a Phenomenal Life” or
call her at 978-794-4991.
Ana McKenna is the Owner of the McKenna Dance Center in Penacook.
She has over 15 years of experience in dance and is thrilled to share her
love of learning, teaching and performing with the community. Ana is an
Army Captain, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and serves as the
family remains one of her top priorities, as well as educating others on New
Hampshire’s veterans and the challenges they face upon return home.
She has over 15 years of experience in dance and is thrilled to share her
love of learning, teaching and performing with the community. Ana is an
Army Captain, a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and serves as the
family remains one of her top priorities, as well as educating others on New
Hampshire’s veterans and the challenges they face upon return home.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of our Advisory Board for taking the time to assist us
in our mission to provide information to the women of NH and MA. We have invited women from different ages,
areas and in different relationship statuses so that we can we have an understanding of the information that will
be helpful, interesting, entertaining and relevant.
in our mission to provide information to the women of NH and MA. We have invited women from different ages,
areas and in different relationship statuses so that we can we have an understanding of the information that will
be helpful, interesting, entertaining and relevant.
Susan Kanoff is a Wardrobe Stylist with a passion for fashion and a flair
for style. She has an innate ability to create fabulous outfits for women of
all shapes and sizes. Her warmth, sensitivity, and positive energy make
her the perfect partner for a wardrobe make-over. In addition to working
with private clients, Susan’s styling can also be seen on television and in
catalogs. For more information visit Susan’s website at
www.agreatnewlook.com or call (978) 807-0577.
for style. She has an innate ability to create fabulous outfits for women of
all shapes and sizes. Her warmth, sensitivity, and positive energy make
her the perfect partner for a wardrobe make-over. In addition to working
with private clients, Susan’s styling can also be seen on television and in
catalogs. For more information visit Susan’s website at
www.agreatnewlook.com or call (978) 807-0577.
Susan Caldwell,
President
President
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Nancy Blake, Dover, NH, is currently Education and Membership Manager
for the Women’s Business Center in Portsmouth. The WBC helps women
entrepreneurs flourish. Nancy has a customer service background in both
retail and manufacturing, is former Director of Volunteer Services for the
New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra, and former Board Member of New
Generation in Greenland, NH. She enjoys gardening, playing piano,
machine embroidery, spending time with her two daughters, three grand-
children and Pixie the dachshund. Vist her at www.womenbiz.org. Email
at nblake@womenbiz.orgnblake@womenbiz.org..
for the Women’s Business Center in Portsmouth. The WBC helps women
entrepreneurs flourish. Nancy has a customer service background in both
retail and manufacturing, is former Director of Volunteer Services for the
New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra, and former Board Member of New
Generation in Greenland, NH. She enjoys gardening, playing piano,
machine embroidery, spending time with her two daughters, three grand-
children and Pixie the dachshund. Vist her at www.womenbiz.org. Email
at nblake@womenbiz.orgnblake@womenbiz.org..
Melissa Lesniak is your local Realtor on the Seacoast of NH & Maine with
Keller Williams Coastal Realty The Melissa Lesniak Group. With over 15
years in sales and customer service experience, Melissa has learned the
importance of building your business through relationships and referrals.
Her focus is on working with 1st Time Home Buyers, Seniors looking to
Downsize, Residential & Commercial Rentals, and helping homeowners
through the Short Sale process during times of hardship. Click here to visit
her website at www.TheAgentYouKnow.com or www.OneMoreReferral.com.
Keller Williams Coastal Realty The Melissa Lesniak Group. With over 15
years in sales and customer service experience, Melissa has learned the
importance of building your business through relationships and referrals.
Her focus is on working with 1st Time Home Buyers, Seniors looking to
Downsize, Residential & Commercial Rentals, and helping homeowners
through the Short Sale process during times of hardship. Click here to visit
her website at www.TheAgentYouKnow.com or www.OneMoreReferral.com.
Debra LeClair Psy.D. is a life/executive coach, corporate trainer and
psychologist who partners with organizations and individuals around
making positive and sustainable change. Debra helps those seeking
career satisfaction, enhanced communication skills and improved
team/individual performance. She owns Full Spectrum Wellness LLC, a
holistic health and learning center and co-owns Platinum Principle
Training & Development, a company that specializes in interpersonal
effectiveness training for organizations. .
psychologist who partners with organizations and individuals around
making positive and sustainable change. Debra helps those seeking
career satisfaction, enhanced communication skills and improved
team/individual performance. She owns Full Spectrum Wellness LLC, a
holistic health and learning center and co-owns Platinum Principle
Training & Development, a company that specializes in interpersonal
effectiveness training for organizations. .
Visit her at www.fullspectrumwellness.com or www.platinumprinciple.com
Ginny Williams is a professional life coach based out of Plum Island, MA.
She has helped her clients start and manage their own successful
businesses, transition into rewarding careers, and make positive
changes towards more fulfilling lives. Ginny can be reached at
(978) 462-2334, or e-mail Ginny@CoachGinny.com.
She has helped her clients start and manage their own successful
businesses, transition into rewarding careers, and make positive
changes towards more fulfilling lives. Ginny can be reached at
(978) 462-2334, or e-mail Ginny@CoachGinny.com.
CC Carole is an internationally renowned paranormal specialist and host
of her own weekly paranormal TV show “CC The Huntress’ on PTN
Paranormal Television Network a brand new network by CBS. CC is a
Registered Usui & licensed Karuna Reiki Master. She has had advanced
multimedia, video production training at ATT Broadband Studios. CC’s is
a co-producer of “Ghost Stories of New England” her work has been seen
on FOX, WNDS, Comcast, Adelphia, Metrocast and cable outlets
nationally and internationally.
of her own weekly paranormal TV show “CC The Huntress’ on PTN
Paranormal Television Network a brand new network by CBS. CC is a
Registered Usui & licensed Karuna Reiki Master. She has had advanced
multimedia, video production training at ATT Broadband Studios. CC’s is
a co-producer of “Ghost Stories of New England” her work has been seen
on FOX, WNDS, Comcast, Adelphia, Metrocast and cable outlets
nationally and internationally.
Leslie Sturgeon founded Office Options & Association Solutions over 20
years ago in the Lakes Region. She has collaborated extensively with
small business owners, organizations and associations to achieve
greater success while providing office support and association
management services. With a mission of bringing women together for
personal and professional development, networking, education and fun,
Leslie created Women Inspiring Women in 2007 and has since grown
the organization rapidly. Leslie’s passion is to inspire other women to live
their best life. E-mail: leslie@wiwnh.com.
years ago in the Lakes Region. She has collaborated extensively with
small business owners, organizations and associations to achieve
greater success while providing office support and association
management services. With a mission of bringing women together for
personal and professional development, networking, education and fun,
Leslie created Women Inspiring Women in 2007 and has since grown
the organization rapidly. Leslie’s passion is to inspire other women to live
their best life. E-mail: leslie@wiwnh.com.
Helen Donington. is the Chair and Co-Founder of Catapult Seacoast. In
addition to her work with the young professionals’ organization,
Donington is full-time member of the marketing team at alternative
investment firm, Lincoln Vale. Helen is an alumna of Leadership
Seacoast and served on Governor Lynch’s Task Force for the Retention
and Recruitment of Young Workforce. Currently, she serves on the Board
of Stay, Work, Play NH. Helen has great appreciation for community, the
entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of social capital
addition to her work with the young professionals’ organization,
Donington is full-time member of the marketing team at alternative
investment firm, Lincoln Vale. Helen is an alumna of Leadership
Seacoast and served on Governor Lynch’s Task Force for the Retention
and Recruitment of Young Workforce. Currently, she serves on the Board
of Stay, Work, Play NH. Helen has great appreciation for community, the
entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of social capital
Rhiannon Fenstermaker is a Personal Chef working in the Greater
Seacoast Area, providing "Heat and Eat, Supper Solutions". Her service is
an in home cooking service that works with each client to help customize
a menu that suits their needs. She brings all her own equipment,
containers, shops for all the groceries and will cook meals for a week to
be heated when you're ready! No more having to worry about what's for
dinner. Reach her at 603-679-2412 or rstedfast@comcast.net
Seacoast Area, providing "Heat and Eat, Supper Solutions". Her service is
an in home cooking service that works with each client to help customize
a menu that suits their needs. She brings all her own equipment,
containers, shops for all the groceries and will cook meals for a week to
be heated when you're ready! No more having to worry about what's for
dinner. Reach her at 603-679-2412 or rstedfast@comcast.net
Caroline Arakelian - Regional Vice President & Independent Consultant
of Arbonne uses the earth's natural resources to create pure Swiss skin
care and beauty products with high-quality, effective ingredients. Using
timeless botanicals, Arbonne creates products that help protect skin
against aging and enhance natural beauty; we pride ourselves in never
testing on animals or creating products that contain animal by-products.
Services include business opportunity, skincare, makeover, and detox
spa presentations. Reach her at 603-498-9407 or arakelianc@yahoo.com
of Arbonne uses the earth's natural resources to create pure Swiss skin
care and beauty products with high-quality, effective ingredients. Using
timeless botanicals, Arbonne creates products that help protect skin
against aging and enhance natural beauty; we pride ourselves in never
testing on animals or creating products that contain animal by-products.
Services include business opportunity, skincare, makeover, and detox
spa presentations. Reach her at 603-498-9407 or arakelianc@yahoo.com
Layne Case is the owner of AMITY Publications, a small publishing
company in Barrington, NH. Layne has published her two children’s
books, “Charlie” and “Charlie and His New Friend”, as well as her poetry
book, “Inspirations from My Family & Friends”. She developed a literacy
program called Read UP! Write ON! Literacy RULES!, where she offers
story-telling and teaches children how to write and publish books. Layne
also speaks to groups, sharing her poetry through her message “The
Journey Traveled”. Layne can be reached at info@amitypublications.com.
company in Barrington, NH. Layne has published her two children’s
books, “Charlie” and “Charlie and His New Friend”, as well as her poetry
book, “Inspirations from My Family & Friends”. She developed a literacy
program called Read UP! Write ON! Literacy RULES!, where she offers
story-telling and teaches children how to write and publish books. Layne
also speaks to groups, sharing her poetry through her message “The
Journey Traveled”. Layne can be reached at info@amitypublications.com.
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Debbie Raymond-Pinet is a Medium, spiritual teacher, author and
business owner. Debbie has touched hundreds of people with her
abilities and helps with private criminal cases and readings. She's had
several 'meet and greets' and has been on RCTV and MCAM to promote
her work from 2007-2009. You may reach her at debpinet@comcast.net
for more info.
business owner. Debbie has touched hundreds of people with her
abilities and helps with private criminal cases and readings. She's had
several 'meet and greets' and has been on RCTV and MCAM to promote
her work from 2007-2009. You may reach her at debpinet@comcast.net
for more info.
Deb Daigle was an award-winning radio and television broadcaster for
more than 20 years before making the transition to PR in July of 2007.
She is now the media relations specialist for Montagne Communications,
one of NH’s leading PR firms. As such, she handles media relations for
a wide range of clients, including the NH Division of Travel & Tourism,
Irving Oil, Waste Management and Laconia Harley Davidson. Debra
graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Connecticut College
in New London, Connecticut, with the honor of “Distinction in Major Field;”
she went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Mass Communications from
Emerson College in Boston, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.
more than 20 years before making the transition to PR in July of 2007.
She is now the media relations specialist for Montagne Communications,
one of NH’s leading PR firms. As such, she handles media relations for
a wide range of clients, including the NH Division of Travel & Tourism,
Irving Oil, Waste Management and Laconia Harley Davidson. Debra
graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Connecticut College
in New London, Connecticut, with the honor of “Distinction in Major Field;”
she went on to receive a Master’s Degree in Mass Communications from
Emerson College in Boston, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.
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applaud local women. The core of the magazine is our inspirational women's articles, most of which feature local women but occasionally we are
able to interview national women who we feel provide a unique inspiration for our readers. Our other articles cover topics of interest such as food
recipes, home, garden, beauty, health, fashion, dating, parenting, seniors, finance, business, hair care, skin care, advice, real estate, insurance,
weddings etc. Each issue has a feature section as well. Many of our articles are written by local business people who provide information
relevant to their business expertise. The Applaud Women website is also a resource center for local women including the most comprehensive
listings of Restaurants, Weddings, Female doctors and Hotels. It also includes a number of informational pages with links, articles and RSS feeds
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applaud local women. The core of the magazine is our inspirational women's articles, most of which feature local women but occasionally we are
able to interview national women who we feel provide a unique inspiration for our readers. Our other articles cover topics of interest such as food
recipes, home, garden, beauty, health, fashion, dating, parenting, seniors, finance, business, hair care, skin care, advice, real estate, insurance,
weddings etc. Each issue has a feature section as well. Many of our articles are written by local business people who provide information
relevant to their business expertise. The Applaud Women website is also a resource center for local women including the most comprehensive
listings of Restaurants, Weddings, Female doctors and Hotels. It also includes a number of informational pages with links, articles and RSS feeds
to both local and national websites of interest to women in NH & n. MA.
