North Bay Woman

8 NORTH BAY WOMAN | S P R I N G 2 0 1 8 Quote me On the anniversary of our 10th issue, each of our cover subjects has something to say s a Marin County native and having spent most of my life in the North Bay, it was a true honor to be a "North Bay Woman" feature story. What a joy to have the work I've been doing acknowl- edged, understood and reflected back through the article and then through the hearts of those who read it." – Susan Schneider Williams Artist and on the board of directors for the American Brain Foundation | Fall 2017 "I t was such an honor to be featured on the cover of North Bay Woman! In keeping with my personal goals and drive, I continue to stay busy at Copita, my restaurant in Sausalito, traveling and hosting Culinary Journeys around the Mediterranean and filming for my new national Public Television show called 'PLATES & PLACES.' Never a dull moment!" – Joanne Weir Chef, TV personality and author | Spring 2017 "I 'm so honored to be a part of the North Bay Woman Family! And, I'd like to share with you that my new album will be com- ing out this spring called 'Give The Drummer Some!' I'm very happy to be a part of this community and I thank you so much for creating such a wonder- ful and expressive platform! Love and Light to all." – Cindy Blackman Santana Musician | Fall 2016 " M y piece of advice for women seeking a career in journalism: Respect the position of influence you hold. Be fair. Be truthful. Be professional. Never stop learning. Always be avail- able to those who look to you for advice and guidance in this career. Continuing to chronicle our heroine has been the release of my new book, 'Smarty Marty Steps Up Her Game.' It's a story of the obstacles Marty faces as a girl in the boy-dominated world of sports." – Amy Gutierrez Sports journalist, is the sideline reporter for NBC Sports Bay Area and reports on the San Francisco Giants | Spring 2016 "I feel very grateful to represent North Bay Woman. This magazine thought- fully empowers all women to follow their hearts, express their passion, and carry out their philanthropic goals to make the world a better place. Here is to living our best lives!" Krista Gawronski Founder The Fabulous Women | Fall 2015 "S urround yourself with people who support, help and motivate you to grow, evolve and do better." – Bridget Doherty President Encore Events Rentals | Summer 2015 "I t was a wonderful experience to be able to share my journey with women throughout the North Bay in hopes of inspiring them to live their best life. Now is the moment to do everything you have always dreamed of. When you feel like giving up that is when you must keep pushing forward. I am currently de- veloping our new business Roses of Ecuador. rosesofecuador.com" – Stephanie St. James Actress, singer, advocate for the disease endometriosis and owner of Amazing Fairytale Parties | Spring 2015 "L is was honored to be featured in North Bay Woman magazine and was thrilled to provide a larger voice to her mission to make breast cancer a forever treatable disease. Her Avon teams – those with her, and those in her honor – went on to raise over $500k to primarily fund research for a cure for metastatic disease. Those she touched along her journey remember her as a role model for how to live a life filled with grace, strength, love and light. " – Michael Fuchs on behalf of Lis Fuchs Husband | Fall 2014 "I t was such an honor to be featured as a North Bay Woman. I continue to be so inspired by the power of women coming together to tell their stories. When we amplify women's voices and value women's contributions, anything is possible." – Jennifer Siebel Newsom Founder and CEO of The Representation Project and Second Lady of California | Spring 2014 For full quotes from our North Bay Woman cover subjects go to northbaywoman.com. Photos clockwise from lower left: Cindy Blackman Santana, Susan Schneider Williams, Jennifer Siebel Newsom; – Photos by Stuart Lirette; Joanne Weir – photo from the book "Kitchen Gypsy: Recipes and Stories from a Lifelong Roman with Food" (Oxmoor House/Sunset, 2015), photographer Thomas J. Story – Jennifer Siebel Newsom "A "When we amplify women's voices and value women's contributions, anything is possible."

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