Spring 2010 Event Schedule & Speakers (Fall 2010 Spakers & Workshops Coming Soon)

10:00- 5:00 DOORS OPEN

All day activities include:

  • Over 125 Exhibitors for All Day Shopping!
  • Free Makeovers, hair styling and beauty demonstrations will be held in our exciting Makeover Pavilion.
  • Wine Tasting with Newport Vineyards presents "Matching Wine with Foods".
  • Food Concession for snacks, sandwiches, drinks and wine will be available for purchase through Twin River.
  • Special $500 Giveaways: Drawings will be held at the end of the day beginning at 4pm at participating Exhibitor Booths. Must be present to win. You can see a list of prizes being awarded on Our Exhibitors page.


Bring your gold to the Madison Gold Partner's Booth and receive cash on the spot!!

Everyone is talking about gold, the price of gold has skyrocketed reaching record highs!
Bring your unwanted gold to the Women's Expo and receive cash on the spot. Dig through your drawers and jewelry boxes and find half pair of earrings, bracelets, chains,rings that you no longer wear, gifts from you ex boyfriends and receive cash at the most competitive prices!

LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY!!

Los Viejos Muchachos aka "the good old boys" - acoustic guitar duo featuring music from Latin America and the Caribbean Islands, Spain, Brazil, and incorporating Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz and Bossa nova tunes to their repertoire!!



Seminar Stage A

 

11:00 The Pleasure Dare

The story of what happened when two women authors met at a Wickford coffee shop and challenged each other to find daily pleasure for one entire month.

Presented By:
Michelle Girasole
The Sassy Ladies




11:40 Will the Real YOU Please Stand Up:Love the One Person That Really Counts- YOU

When you love and value yourself, you will know how to love and value others. Learn to put yourself first, without feeling guilty and stop focusing on others at the expense of yourself.

Presented By:
Pat Hastings
Author; Simply a Woman of Faith




12:20 Taking Control of Your Financial Life

Learn savvy financial planning tips for women and unique strategies to meet today’s economic challenges.

Presented By:
Sharon Berube
Financial Services Professional
New York Life

1:40 Crazy Heart
(Jeff Bridges won Academy Award for Best Actor in the film)

Hear the inspiration of writing the story, the character of Bad Blake, the process of getting the story published and then being optioned in the timeframe of 20 years before going to the big screen!

Presented by:
Thomas Cobb
Author; Crazy Heart

2:20 High-Octane Parenting.

How Do We Maintain Our Sanity While Living Overscheduled Lives?

Presented by:
Christine Carr
Author of Mother Daze... Tales from the Imperfect Playground

3:00 Weight Watchers Int.

Weight Watchers leader will talk about how to change your mind sight and make some healthy lifestyle changes.

Presented By:
Christine Beach

 

Seminar Stage B

 

11:00 Putting Your Intuition To Work

Have fun learning a few simple exercises designed to bring out the intuitive in you and empower you to make confident choices and decisions in every area of your life.

Presented By:
Tara Crawford Roth
Certified Intuitive Coach

11:40 The Twenty-Eight Hour Day-You Can Get Four More Hours in Every Day

You will learn four specific ways to add an hour of productive time each day from time management guru and author, Don Wetmore.

Presented By:
Dr. Donald E. Wetmore
Productivity Institute & Time Management Seminars




12:20 Marketing to Moms Online

With the emergence of social media (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) companies/brands must think of strategies and ways to engage, connect and converse in authentic ways with mothers online.

Presented By:
Audrey McClelland
Mom Generations, Founder

1:40 Let Life's Changes Ignite You, Not Burn You

Life is always changing, sometimes it happens to us, sometimes we cause it and sometimes we deny the change, but life continues to change!

Presented By:
Lesley V. Ingves, CTACC
Career Coaching Specialist

2:20 Pursuing Your Dreams: What To Do About The Naysayers!

Sharing and declaring a dream takes bravery!So, what can you do about the naysayers you encounter along the way? Come learn how to gracefully, powerfully, and successfully navigate a world where not everyone supports your dreams.

Presented By:
Tara Sage Steeves
Author & Creator of The Dream Party™

3:00 "The Red Thread"

Ann's personal adoption experience inspired this novel that will be unveiled at this event!!

Presented By:
Ann Hood
Author; "The Red Thread" & "The Knitting Circle"

3:40 Living Positive In Tough Economic Times

This workshop will help participants reframe their thinking about difficult situations in their personal and professional lives.

Presented By:
Patricia Raskin, Radio Host

Grand Cooking Stage

 

11:00 "Aging Hasn't Been Sharper, or Better, Since Cabot Cheese"
Look out Miss Manners - here comes Candace Karu!

When it comes to dishing on lifestyle, wellness, and fabulous fitness, Candace has plenty to say. As the former Editor at Large for Running Times Magazine, Candace will discuss the issues, trends, concerns, and opportunities that boomers need to know in order to live a happier, healthier, more active and fulfilling lifestyle. Candace not only talks the talk, she walks the walks, as she is also a veteren of 19 marathons including Boston, New York, and Washiongton D.C.

Presented By:
Candace Karu
Cabot's Consumer Lifestyle Commentator

11:40 The Italian Farmer's Table

Chefs Matt & Melissa will share stories of their travels thoughout Italy and demostrate how to make a very simple chocolate custard named "Crema di Cogne" fom the Val d' Aosta region from their wonderful new book titled "The Farmer's Table".

Presented By:
Melissa Pellegrino
Matt Scialabba
Chefs & Authors

12:20 Pan Seared Scallops with an Orange Ginger Beurre Blanc

Presented By:
Bill Andrews
Director of Food Services
Eastside Marketplace

1:40 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends for 2010

Learn the latest trends in Kitchen and Bath design, color, and styles for 2010 and beyond. Ms. Stoddard is one of the top designers in the area and also teaches the Kitchen and Bath Design course at RISD's continuing education department.

Presented By:
Prudence Stoddard, CKD, (Certified Kitchen Designer)

2:20 Great Italian Cooking!

Presented By:
Chef Jeff Burgess
Trattoria Zooma

3:00 Ladies Night In

With more entertaining at home over the past couple years there are easy How To's and Helpful Tips on making a memoriable night in with all of your close girlfriends.

Presented By:
Ken Maccarone
President & Lead Design KM Design Studio

3:40 The Couch Potato Diet

Author Gregory J.E. Ladas will cook up a healthy, great tasting low carb Mac'n Cheese recipe "where even the kids won't notice the difference in taste" that is featured in his diet book The Couch Potato Diet©.

Presented By:
Gregory J. E. Ladas
Author


Grand Fashion Stage


11:20 Gold's Gym

12:00 Dance Class

12:20 - Solid K9 Training Demo


1:00 Fashion Show - Fashion Stage

Dresses That Cure collects all types of dresses and accessories to resell. Not only can we provide affordable dresses to the public but we can make a difference by helping to find a cure for cancer. Dresses That Cure is passionate about making a difference for those affected by cancer. By involving people to not only donate the dresses but also purchase those dresses, we create a win win for all those involved. Be sure to check us out at the Grand Fashion Show!

2:00 Gold's Gym

2:40 Dance Class

3:00 - Solid K9 Training Demo

4:00 Fashion Show - Fashion Stage



OTHER APPEARANCES DURING THE WOMEN'S EXPO:

 

"Ask Mama" is an Inpsirational interactive comedy show that offers life
lessons and a good slap upside your head to living your best life!


Presented By:
JoAnn Bromley

Get Your Psychic Reading!!

Mary M. Grilli is a Psychic Medium, Registered Nurse, Reiki Practitioner, and Tarot Reader. She has been helping individuals in all areas of their life from love, finance, to connecting with loved ones from the other side.

Presented By:
Mary M.Grilli




MISS RHODE ISLAND USA -
ALYSHA CASTONGUAY


MISS RHODE ISLAND
TEEN USA - TALIA TURCO


MRS. RHODE ISLAND AMERICA - JACQUELINE NARDOLILLO


MRS. NEW HAMPSHIRE AMERICA - CHRISTINE HUNT


MISS RHODE ISLAND INTERNATIONAL -
SABRINA DANDRIDGE

MISS RHODE ISLAND TEEN INTERNATIONAL -
AMANDA HANNON