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Monday March 15, 2010

Release Date: 03.15.10 | Location: | Organization: Wind Enterprises

Dynamic speakers, in-depth panels offer something for everyone at April 20 Possible Woman Conference

Keynote speakers are Donna Brazile, Gail Evans and Lisa Earle McLeod

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Keynote speakers are: Donna Brazile, political strategist and commentator on CNN, NPR and ABC; Gail Evans, author of the groundbreaking international bestseller Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman; and former CNN Executive Vice President; and Lisa Earle McLeod, columnist, inspirational thought-leader and author of the best-seller, The Triangle of Truth.

"There is something to attract any prospective attendee and help her advance personally and professionally," said Linda Wind, CEO of Wind Enterprises. "Throughout the day, we offer three concurrent breakout sessions with five themes: Corporate Leadership, Mastering Entrepreneurship, Social Media - the Key to Relationship Building, Women Leaders in Technology and Health & Wellness."

Tackling the topic of Corporate Leadership will be:

• Terri Langhans: Session 1
  • Take this Job and Love It. Founder of a $30 million national ad agency and marketing firm, Langhans (first photo) is known for packing her programs with creative ideas, plenty of laughs, real-world examples and tangible tools business people can use to be less ordinary and more effective.
• Karla Brandau: Session 2
  • The Six Steps to Confidence and Charisma. A leading authority on leadership for a more productive workforce, Brandau (second photo) is author of Wake Up the Winner Inside and has taught her innovative methods in top corporations.
• Carol Edelson: Session 3
  • The Art of Positive Confrontation: How To Say What You Really Don't Want To Say. President of Speakstyles, Edelson (third photo) empowers women to develop effective communication skills leading to a more authentic and powerful voice in the workplace.

These dynamic women will offer tips on Mastering Entrepreneurship:

• Ruth King: Session 1
  • The Ugly Truth about Small Business. A serial entrepreneur, King (fourth photo) has owned seven businesses. Through her Business Ventures Corporation, she offers coaching, training and helps small businesses achieve their goals.
• Karen Rands: Session 2
  • The Art of Raising Capital. A "venture catalyst," Rands (fifth photo) will share insights gained from working with countless investors and entrepreneurs through Kugarand Holdings, Launch Funding Network and Network of Business Angels and Investors (NBAI).
• Terri Langhans: Session 3
  • The Seven Marketing Mistakes Every Business Makes (And How to Fix Them). Langhans (first photo) is COE -- Chief of Everything -- at Blah Blah Blah, her speaking and consulting business.

These experts will address Health & Wellness:

• Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen: Session 1
  • "BE" - A Journey into Creating Your Best Self. Grill-Peterson is Wellness Director for BLUE MedSpa and owner of Flow Unlimited healthy living consulting.
• Dr. Paul Cox: Session 2
  • Hot News on the Hot Topic of Hot Flashes. Board certified in Family and Anti-Aging Medicine, Cox is Chief Medical Officer of BLUE MedSpa International.
• John Stupka and Dr. Melissa Grill-Petersen: Session 3
  • Aesthetic Wellness for Today's Professional Woman. A passionate entrepreneur, Stupka is CEO of BLUE MedSpa, traditional spa offerings combined with Anti-Aging, Appearance Medicine and Wellness programs.

The conference offers three sessions by Women Leaders in Technology. Session 1, moderated by Heather Rocker, Executive Director of Women In Technology, features:

• Mel Coker, Vice President A&T Customer Experience - Converged Services
• Terry Trout, Vice President, Customer Experience, Cbeyond
• Dr. Linda Braddon, Founder and President, Secure BioMed Evaluations
• Marie Mouchet, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Southern Company Generation and Chief Information Officer, Southern Nuclear

Session 2 features keynote speaker Lisa Earle McLeod on the topic of her book The Triangle of Truth: The Surprisingly Simple Secret to Solving Problems Large and Small

Session 3, also moderated by Heather Rocker of WIT, features:

• Jannet Walker-Thoms, Vice President Transportation Practice Lead, Government Solutions - First Data Corporation
• Marianne Johnson, Senior Vice President, Equifax
• Anna Convery, Chief Marketing Officer, ClickFox
• Amy Brady, Director, Enterprise Technology & Delivery, Global Integrated Business & Technology Services Division - Bank of America

The Social Media topic will demonstrate The Key to Relationship Marketing:

• Joyce Bone: Session 1
  • Three Strategies to Blast Past Gate Keepers with Social Media as Your Launching Pad. Bone is founder of www.millionairemoms.com, a membership community that helps women master the art of raising a business and a family at the same time.
• Melissa Galt: Session 2
  • Low-Cost and No-Cost Tools to Profit by with Social Media. With two decades as a successful entrepreneur, Galt, The Success Catalyst shares her maverick marketing secrets.
• Barb Giamanco: Session 3
  • Get LinkedIn, Not Locked Out: Tactical Tips for Savvy Social Selling. Specializing in sales and social media consulting, training and speaking, Giamanco is CEO of Talent Builders.

"We also showcase the always-popular Women of Power and Vision Plenary Session which features high-level Atlanta women leaders immediately after Donna Brazile speaks at lunch," said Wind.

From a 7-8 a.m. continental breakfast to a 5 p.m. Connection Reception, the Possible Woman Leadership Conference is a day packed with inspiring speakers, interactive question-and-answer sessions, well-qualified panels, informative exhibits and exciting networking opportunities. Special rates are available on American Airlines and at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. See www.possiblewoman.com.

Platinum sponsor for Possible Woman 2010 is American Airlines. Southern Company is gold sponsor and premier sponsor is AT&T. Silver sponsors are Atlanta Magazine, BLUE MedSpa, WE USA, Blackbox Technologies and Ribbon. Bronze sponsors include Avon, Eric Beach Photography, ExactTarget, IBM, IKEA Business, Kroger and UPS. Supporting sponsors are Koehn Financial, Stewart Company, Aloette, ProWIN and Women in Technology.

For sponsorships information for this premier event; contact Linda Wind at 770-856-4767 or Linda@WindEnterprises.com.

Media contact: Gay Watson, 678-596-2889, gcwatson@mindspring.com