FROM THE RETAIL FLOOR TO THE CORPORATE OFFICE – by Lisa Esteves
by JULIA
PGNO - April 6th, 2011 rsvp@pearlandcompany.com if you want to attend! This story is the perfect example of why we should always have an open mind to networking and consistently follow my #1 rule….when someone tells you to show up, you better show up! It also shows the exact reason why I started my event Professional Girls Night Out. I feel there is a need for more simple and fun networking opportunities whe…
K.I.D.S. – K.I.D.S. Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children’s Fund
by JULIA
Great to see K.I.D.S. is getting right to work to help the wonderful nation of Japan…One of my best friends in the whole world is Japanese and I have spent time with her family and hosted her friends when they came to visit Miami. The most amazing thing I admire about Japanese people is their optomistic and positive outlook on life. They are amazingly forgiving, resiliant and strong and have been able to thriv…
3 Weeks Until the K.I.D.S’ 25th Anniversary Gala!!!
by Kimberly Rice
As Julia mentioned back in September, K.I.D.S. will be having a 25th Anniversary Gala…and now it’s only a few weeks away! Recap – The Gala will be celebrating and honoring Sears Holding Corporation’s John Goodman, Perry Ellis International’s Oscar Feldenkreis and Soles4souls’ founder Wayne Elsey. And let me please say…in addition to sharing the experience and w…
The Importance of a Good Mentor…I love mine! :)
by JULIA
Pic of Ken and me in Miami last year…crazy how time flies! Ken emailed me last week and informed me that he was in Europe last week and did not have time to write for us. I promised him that I would write something in his place and since Ken is always true to his word, I certainly better be true to mine even if it is the next week when I actually do it! haha Last week was an amazing week in my world…honestly it was …
K.I.D.S.’ 25th Anniversary Gala TO HONOR LEADERS – Can’t wait!
by JULIA
Click on Image to visit site!! This is so exciting!! I didn’t make it last year, but I definitely will this year! I cannot wait to see my friends from K.I.D.S. and I am so proud that K.I.D.S. and Soles4Souls work together in such an awesome way! K.I.D.S. president, Janice Weinman and S4S’s, Wayne Elsey have been huge supporters and mentors of mine and I love that they are doing such amazing things!! Both o…
Janice Weinman of K.I.D.S. goes to Haiti!! Awesome!
by JULIA
I just arrived in Louisville, KY this morning for to visit the Zappos.com warehouse for their annual vendor appreciation day which includes a tour of the warehouse and a Louisville baseball game tomorrow night. I am sure I will have a great time and I always enjoy being in new places!! I had breakfast with Janice a couple weeks ago and let me tell you K.I.D.S. is doing some amazing things this year and are busier than ever!…
Press Release – K.I.D.S.’ WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LUNCHEON HONORS: ELYSE KROLL, LIZ LANGE, CHRISTINA MILLER
by JULIA
I can’t believe how fast time flies by! I attended last years luncheon and had a wonderful time. I flew up just for the day from Miami and it was totally worth it. Being in a room full of successful, giving, intelligent women was nothing short of inspiring and motivating! Can’t wait to attend this year!! -FROM LAST YEAR: Left to right: Honorees Connie X. Rishwain and Michelle Paige Paterson, K.I.D.S. Pr…
Children’s Industries Donate $6 Million in Product to K.I.D.S. for Haiti!
by JULIA
Way to go!! K.I.D.S. has been working overtime to raise money and products for the relief efforts in Haiti and it’s paying off! Thanks to many generous companies in the fashion and footwear industries they are reaching amazing heights. I am happy to share their success with you and will continue to encourage us all to continue to contribute whatever you can….this is not going to be a quick fix and the Haiti…
Major Earthquake Hits Haiti, Kids in Distressed Situations Responds Immediately and Asks for Donations to Support Relief Efforts
by JULIA
Janice Weinman, president of K.I.D.S. asked me to post this and of course I am doing so immediately! We encourage everyone to do something to help the people of Haiti as they need it now more than ever! I cannot believe how many people are affected by the tragidy that took place there last week…especially being in Miami. There are so many families here who are missing loved ones…do your part. Help. We are put…
Kids in Distress Annual Gala – $1.15 Million Raised!!
by JULIA
Unfortunately I couldn’t be there this year, but I am so happy to announce that K.I.D.S. annual gala raised over a million dollars!! Congrats to the hard working team…hopefully next year will be even better!! K.I.D.S. and Fashion Delivers Annual Gala Surpasses Goal, $1.15 Million Raised Honoring Industry Leaders - Charities Provide New Products to Families in Need Nationwide - Honorees John…
I’m off to NYC!!
by JULIA
So I hope all of you who were out in Vegas for WSA had a great time! I hear it was a little slow compared to even the one in February. I have a couple of industry friends who attended who will be contributing a few articles about the show and hopefully will be able to get them up over the next few days. I personally am sad that I didn’t make it out there and I hear that the Zappos party was really really fun! Oh well….there is always ne…
K.I.D.S. Honors Three Exemplary Women at June 2 Fundraising Luncheon….I was there!
by JULIA
I had such a great time at the K.I.D.S. luncheon on Tuesday. The long day was totally worth it. It was truly inspiring to be sitting in a room with so many successful, charitable and wonderful women. Janice was so thankful to all that traveled to make the event. She never stopped looking around the room to make sure everyone was happy and taken care of. It is always inspiring to see how much she appreciates everyone who p…
Off to NYC for K.I.D.S. fundraiser and luncheon…
by JULIA
Today I am jetting to NYC to attend the K.I.D.S. Women’s in Industry Luncheon. I will be sure to get some great pictures as, Connie Rishwain, president of UGG® Australia and Simple® is recognized for her work with children. I am also excited about the other two honorees, New York State First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson and Pilar Guzmán, editor-in-chief of Cookie magazine. It’s going to be a long day for me….fly…
Press Release! b michael – Featured Couture Designer, 6th Annual Fashion On The Square –San Francisco, CA
by JULIA
Our friends at K.I.D.S. sure our staying busy and we love what they are doing! K.I.D.S. is partnering with Fashion Delivers and Wardrobe for Opportunity to continue to raise awareness and product for those of us who are less fortunate. Awesome! Keep up the good work!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE b michael – Featured Couture Designer 6th Annual Fashion On The Square –San Francisco, CA (San Francisco, May 7 2009) The 6…
KIDS-Provides Donation of 400 Pairs of Stride Rite Shoes!
by JULIA
New York State First Lady Michelle Paige Paterson (right)is joined by Janice Weinman, president of Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc., (K.I.D.S.) presenting sneakers donated by Stride Rite Children’s Group, Inc. to the statewide winners of Healthy Steps to Albany: First Lady’s Challenge at the Governor’s Mansion in Albany. From March, 9th to April 17, 2009, nearly 270 classrooms of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders p…
