March 25, 2009
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Head to Toe Women’s Expo Adds More Inspirational Lifestyle Experts and Entrepreneurs to Line-up
** Premiere women’s expo comes to San Diego in just three weeks: April 17, 18 & 19 **
San Diego, Calif. – March 25, 2009 – Women from throughout the Southern California region look forward to the Head to Toe Women’s Expo, as it’s a time for renewal and reconnections. The three-day show, set for April 17, 18 and 19 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds gives mothers, daughters, and girlfriends a chance to reconnect during a weekend of shopping, pampering, makeovers, inspirational speakers and more.
San Diego residents and expo organizers Rosemarie Gibson and Debbie Adelman assemble some of the finest local and regional lifestyle experts to engage with attendees who share their inspirational stories and sage advice. This year, there are more expert presenters than ever before! Speakers/presenters include an opera-singing chef, local and national TV personalities, doctors, career coaches, floral designers, engaging entertainers, personal fitness trainer, and much more. “Each year, guests flock to hear the latest inside scoop from our lifestyle experts, who often share tips that will save them money and have a good time too,” says Gibson. “This is especially important at this time of the year, as we round the corner into the summer season,” chimes in Adelman.
Presented by Ralph’s Grocery, the Head to Toe Women’s Expo also features a village of apparel, jewelry, handbags, accessories, gourmet foods, and home décor — from more than 200 local and regional entrepreneurs and businesses. “The Head to Toe Women’s Expo is the only place where you can shop from well-known establishments as well as up and coming clothing and fashion designers,” says Adelman. “You can shop 10 different stores in just 100 feet, and we expect a full-turnout this year from our vendors.” Expo apparel will be featured in a Fashion Show with models from the Rady Children’s Hospital Women’s Auxiliary, to be held Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. For a complete list of speakers and show times, please visit the Head to Toe Women’s Expo web site, at www.headtotoewomensexpo.com
The idea for the popular Head to Toe Women’s Expo was hatched seven years ago by Gibson and Adelman. Vendors and presenters enjoy the high-touch and service they receive. The dynamic duo organizes and coordinates every Expo, and each show attracts between 10,000 and 13,000 attendees from throughout San Diego County and the Southern California region.
Vendor opportunities are available so call Debbie Adelman and Rosemarie Gibson at (877) 491-0677. You can also learn more at www.headtotoewomensexpo.com.
ABOUT THE HEAD TO TOE WOMEN’S EXPO
This is an extraordinary event not to be missed. Show hours are Friday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors (on Friday only), and children under 12 are free. Parking is $9.00 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.headtotoewomensexpo.com or call (877) 491-0677.
ABOUT RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY
Ralphs Grocery Company was founded in 1873 and currently operates more than 260 Ralphs Supermarkets in Southern California from its headquarters in Los Angeles. The company is a division of The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), one of the nation’s largest food retailers, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more about Ralphs, please visit www.ralphs.com.
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Speaker/Presenter Schedule for the Head to Toe Women’s Expo
April 17, 18 and 19, 2009
(UPDATED as of March 20, 2009)
Friday, April 17 – 12 noon: Local TV personality Brooke Landau, a young, vivacious woman who will speak on overcoming life’s obstacles, winning a 14-year battle with debilitating health issues. Landau is a weathercaster with XETV-TV, San Diego 6.
Friday, April 17 – 1 p.m.: Well-known culinary expert Chef Bernard from The Marine Room and the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, will present a fabulous cooking demonstration with tips that can be used that night for dinner.
Friday, April 17 – 2 p.m.: Feeling sluggish or blue? Dr. Judith Rubin from Nouveau Health in Encinitas, Calif. will host an “Ask the Expert” session and presentation, “Finding your Inner Strength and Outer Radiance with Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy.” Bio-identical hormones therapy is a physician supervised treatment program, customized for an individual’s needs, prescribing natural hormones to bring the patient’s hormone levels back into healthy balance. Patients achieve vitality, self confidence, a healthy libido, restful sleep and many other health benefits.
Friday, April 17 – 3 p.m.: Chef Marcela Valladolid returns to the Head to Toe Women’s Expo, who, following a successful cooking series on Discovery en Espanol called “Relatos con Sabor,” can now add author to her resume, as she is working on a cookbook for Random House. Originally discovered on “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart,” this San Diego native’s mission is to revolutionize Mexican cuisine. Guests will enjoy a cooking demonstration and question and answer session with this lovely gal!
Friday, April 17 – 3:30 p.m.: It’s time to shape up for summer with exercise and fitness tips with the personal trainer of the Head to Toe Women’s Expo. Instead of giving his clients the same routines over and over again, Jon Cerf gives them new challenging exercise movements so that their bodies will always get stronger and healthier. Don’t miss your chance to see and hear some great new tips for that perfect body.
Saturday, April 18 – 11 a.m.: Who doesn’t want fresh flower arrangements, but don’t want to pay the expensive price? Learn the tips from a demonstration presented by Carol Upton, the talented floral designer from Ralphs Grocery. Attendees will learn how to make their own fabulous springtime floral displays.
Saturday, April 18 – 12 noon: Be the hostess you’ve always wanted to be! San Diego County resident Olga Tuchscher Krasnoff, author of Dining by Design, is passionate and inspiring and teaches her audience how to turn an ordinary table into an extraordinary work of art. The book features table settings in amazing restaurant settings, and recipes from well-known executive chefs from throughout San Diego County.
Saturday, April 18 – 1 p.m.: Chef Elizabeth Harris from Elizabethan Desserts has a passion for desserts, and will present a demonstration of creating her seasonal favorites. Engaging and witty, attendees will learn a thing or two and laugh along the way.
Saturday, April 18 – 3 p.m.: Chef Ana Luque, author of The Yogurt Diet: The Real Secret to Good Health, Ideal Weight and Long Life, will showcase recipes from the book with a simple grocery item available nearly everywhere – yogurt! The Yogurt Diet demystifies food, calories, fat and carbohydrates, embarking on a journey to create a healthy relationship with food while using yogurt as an ally in the effort to lose weight and achieve complete well-being.
Saturday, April 18 – 3:30 p.m.: Gardening guru Tiger Palafox from Mission Hills Nursery returns this spring with a presentation on creating and maintaining a cottage garden to cultivate flowers to create simple bouquets. Palafox has appeared on cable networks TLC and HGTV’s “The 25 Most Common Landscape Mistakes.”
Sunday, April 19 – 11 a.m.: Ever wonder how to make your dream job happen? This year has brought intense challenges in the workforce, but now is a perfect time to take control of your career or launch your own business. Gabriela Dow, successful entrepreneur and founder of Friends With Class, and Marcy Morrison, a career coach of Careers With Wings, will share with you the steps you need to take to remain competitive in this challenging employment climate.
Sunday, April 19 – 12 noon: Ever see a singing chef? Come see San Diego’s Opera-Singing Chef Elizabeth Podsiadlo. Combining delicious food and great music, Chef E as she is affectionately called, owns Elizabeth’s Kitchen, a catering company in San Diego. This is one cooking demonstration you will never forget!
Sunday, April 19 – 1 p.m.: Teddy McMillan is the author of the book Million Dollar Cup of Tea, which chronicles how with her daughter, turned a simple idea into a $75 million business. Come learn about their story in love and business.
Sunday, April 19 – 1:30 p.m.: Executive Chef Marc Therrien from Behind The Scenes Catering believes each occasion is unique and demands thoughtfulness to create a personal expression for their guests. Join Chef Marc as he demonstrates some of his favorite and tasty treats.
Sunday, April 19 – 3:30 p.m.: See a spectacular choral show from the ever-popular Sweet Adeline’s Chorus. This 40-member group consists of all local women who will present an exciting repertoire of songs complete with costumes, stage make-up and choreography. This combination sets this San Diego-based chorus apart as professional caliber entertainers.
