Wanda Urbanska TV Personality and Author Featured Speaker at Women’s Power Networking Luncheon

Nov. 8, 2010 - PRLog -- Raleigh, NC : Raleigh-based Women’s Power Networking continues their successful Power Lunch Series with featured speaker, Wanda Urbanska. Urbanska is an author and host of the popular TV series SIMPLE LIVING WITH WANDA URBANSKA, currently airing on PBS. The luncheon will be held Friday, November 12, 2010 from 11:30am - 1:30pm at Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse, Brier Creek Commons, 8551 Brier Creek Pkwy in Raleigh.

Wanda Urbanska, has helped identify and define one of the top trends of our time—the quest for simplicity in our overbooked, environmentally challenged, high-tech era.

“SIMPLE LIVING (http://www.simplelivingtv.net/) is dedicated to educating the public about enhanced quality of life through environmental stewardship, thoughtful consumption, community involvement, and financial responsibility,” explained Wanda.

USA Today described her show as being “in the forefront of a national trend. The Charlotte Observer has called the telegenic Urbanska “the anti-Martha Stewart: an outspoken proponent of reducing clutter, stress and waste.” The New York Times called her “a spokeswoman for the simplicity movement.” Urbanska hosted the PBS primetime hit special, Escape from Affluenza (1998), and has appeared on Oprah, Today, and National Public Radio’s All Things Considered.

Jean Hedges, Founder of Women’s Power Networking, author of THE DARE SYSTEM and Senior Loan Officer at PrimeLending stated, “Our monthly lunch sessions are designed to be a fun and informal educational event.  Attendees can enjoy a buffet lunch in a positive environment while hearing and interacting with expert speakers on topics important to them personally and professionally. Our members are busy women, always looking for ideas on how to achieve more each day,” said Hedges, “We’re excited to have such an experienced voice share her tips.”

Marilyn Shannon, of ReEnchant Planet Earth/Power of Dialogue and WPN National Director went on to say “Women’s Power Networking Power Lunches are open to the general public, WPN members, their guests and friends. “Our thanks to Realtor® Louise Griffin of Breeze Realty Network (http://www.BreezeRealtyNetwork.com) for sponsoring this month’s Power Lunch.

Tickets are limited.  Visit Women's Power Networking for info and event registration http://www.WomensPowerNetworking.com.

About Women’s Power Networking (WPN)
Founded originally as Coffee and Contacts in 2007, Women's Power Networking "Alliances for Business - Alliances for Life" is a growing, national women's business referral network. WPN is the umbrella organization for monthly Power Lunches, Women Executives Roundtable and the after hours networking event, Cocktails and Contacts. Weekly Coffee and Contacts chapter meetings offer women a positive environment to grow personally and professionally. The WPN Speakers Bureau arranges professional keynote and business speakers for conferences, business meetings, retreats or galas. Learn more about the Women's Power Networking at: http://www.WomensPowerNetworking.com

About Wanda Urbanska
Dubbed a spokeswoman for the simplicity movement by the New York Times, Urbanska, has been a champion of greening and sustainability for more than 20 years. She is the author or co-author of eight books, including her latest The Heart of Simple Living: 7 Paths to a Better Life (Krause Publications: 2010); her holiday classic, Christmas on Jane Street co-authored with Billy Romp (Hartford Collins: 1998); and Less is More: Embracing Simplicity for a Healthy Planet, a Caring Economy and Lasting Happiness co-authored with Cecile Andrews (New Society Publishers: 2009). She has appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show", the "Today" show, "CBS This Morning" and many more. She was heard on NPR’s "All Things Considered." Her series, SIMPLE LIVING WITH WANDA URBANSKA, is currently airing on PBS stations. Visit http://www.simplelivingtv.net/ for more info on her show and books.

Media Contacts:
Women's Power Networking: Eileen Batson | Batson Group Marketing and PR | Eileen@BGMPR.com  | www.BGMPR.com | 919.327.5021

Wanda Urbanska: To schedule a media interview or speaking engagement with Wanda Urbanska, please contact Suzanne Fedoruk at 612-861-7807 or 612-247-3079, suzanne@fedorukinc.com.

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