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Women of Our World Festival

Festival seeks to empower women

By Nadine Kam

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Oct 09, 2008

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The Women of Our World festival takes place this weekend with two days of workshops, speakers, entertainment, fashion shows and seminars.

WOMEN OF OUR WORLD FESTIVAL

» Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday

» Place: Hawai'i Convention Center

» Cost: Two-day pass is $12, which includes workshops, entertainment and "All About Brazil" fashion show; two-day pass plus 2Couture fashion show is $45.

The multicultural event is aimed at empowering women to make time to take care of themselves, while finding their place in the world. Several workshops center on such personal issues as beauty and fitness, as well as career-oriented concerns such as ways to increase marketable skills and start a business.

Stephanie Matsumoto of 3Piece Productions will present "All About Brazil," a carnival-inspired show of swimwear and streetwear by Brazilian-born designer Chris Barreto, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Later in the day, 2Couture designers Takeo and Eric Eugene Kamakahia'ai Chandler will present a show with a global perspective, encompassing designs inspired by China, Japan, Hawaii and France, including jewelry created by Jane Metcalf.

Matsumoto will also present a "Dress for a Better You" workshop from 4 to 5 p.m. tomorrow. She said it's natural to lose sight of dressing well now, given pressing economic issues, but that it may be more important than ever, especially for those who have lost jobs.

"I don't think people realize how clothes are a reflection of how they see themselves. They may not know that what they're wearing may be telling others 'I'm tired,' or 'I don't care.' "

She points out that dressing well need not be expensive, and will share tips, particularly for students making transitions to college or into the work force.

"It's more important than ever for our kids to look like they're ready to participate the global economy," she said. "If you can develop a sense of style so that you're not worried about how you look, it frees you to do what you need to be doing."

Friday

Room 317 A
10 to 11:30 a.m.: "So You Think You Can't Draw? I'll Show You How," with Kathy and Bertil Long.
Noon to 1 p.m.: "E-Books -- Starting a Business With Your Kid," with Cynthia Lockhart
1 to 2 p.m.: "Inventions and Marketing," with Daynin Dashefsky
2 to 3 p.m.: "How to Record," with Stephen Jones and Brian Kessler
3:30 to 4 p.m.: "Financial Fitness," with Nicolette Farnworth
4 to 5 p.m.: "Dress For a Better You," with Stephanie Matsumoto

Room 317 B
10 to 11 a.m.: "Overcoming Your Fear of Pubic Speaking," with Mercedes Balli; repeats 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday
11 to noon: "Emotional Freedom Techniques," with Helena Summer Medena
Noon to 1 p.m.: "Stage Presence with Aloha," with Mihana Souza
1 to 2 p.m.: "Voice Techniques," with Monette Forte
2 to 3 p.m.: "Publish Your Book in 90 Days," Dr. Zeal Okogeri
3 to 4 p.m.: "B.O.S.S. Hair Care," with Lincoln Whang
4 to 5 p.m.: "Discover Your Purpose," with Reyna Padilla-Rahman

Saturday

Room 317 A
11 a.m. to noon: "Makeup for All Occasions," with Debbie Mamiya
1 to 2:30 p.m.: "Self-Publishing -- Make Your Own Best Seller," with Bob Sigall
2:30 to 4 p.m.: "Patents, Copyrights and Trade Names," with Brian Sheehy
4 to 5 p.m.: "Hair Styles and Fashion Contour," with Shawn Abrazado Ocampo

Room 317 B
10 to 11 a.m.: "Grow Beyond Your Limit," with Rosalie
11 a.m. to noon: "PRstore -- Public Relations," with BJ Whitman
1 to 2 p.m.: "Million Dollar Skills and Actions," with Joni Redick-Yundt
2 to 3 p.m.: "Defend Yourself," with Daynin Dashefsky
3 to 4 p.m.: "Brain Gym " with Flo Johansen
4 to 5 p.m.: "How to Sell Your Art Without 'Selling Out,' " with Angela Treat Lyon

The Women of Our World festival takes place this weekend with two days of workshops, speakers, entertainment, fashion shows and seminars.

Courtesy of Women of Our World Festival
The hundrends of colorful strings embellish the Spaghetti Purse, one of the designs by Chris Barreto to be presented during the "All About Brazil" fashion show.

WOMEN OF OUR WORLD FESTIVAL

» Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday

» Place: Hawai'i Convention Center

» Cost: Two-day pass is $12, which includes workshops, entertainment and "All About Brazil" fashion show; two-day pass plus 2Couture fashion show is $45.
The multicultural event is aimed at empowering women to make time to take care of themselves, while finding their place in the world. Several workshops center on such personal issues as beauty and fitness, as well as career-oriented concerns such as ways to increase marketable skills and start a business.

Stephanie Matsumoto of 3Piece Productions will present "All About Brazil," a carnival-inspired show of swimwear and streetwear by Brazilian-born designer Chris Barreto, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow.

Later in the day, 2Couture designers Takeo and Eric Eugene Kamakahia'ai Chandler will present a show with a global perspective, encompassing designs inspired by China, Japan, Hawaii and France, including jewelry created by Jane Metcalf.

Matsumoto will also present a "Dress for a Better You" workshop from 4 to 5 p.m. tomorrow. She said it's natural to lose sight of dressing well now, given pressing economic issues, but that it may be more important than ever, especially for those who have lost jobs.

"I don't think people realize how clothes are a reflection of how they see themselves. They may not know that what they're wearing may be telling others 'I'm tired,' or 'I don't care.' "

She points out that dressing well need not be expensive, and will share tips, particularly for students making transitions to college or into the work force.

"It's more important than ever for our kids to look like they're ready to participate the global economy," she said. "If you can develop a sense of style so that you're not worried about how you look, it frees you to do what you need to be doing."

Friday

Room 317 A
10 to 11:30 a.m.: "So You Think You Can't Draw? I'll Show You How," with Kathy and Bertil Long.
Noon to 1 p.m.: "E-Books -- Starting a Business With Your Kid," with Cynthia Lockhart
1 to 2 p.m.: "Inventions and Marketing," with Daynin Dashefsky
2 to 3 p.m.: "How to Record," with Stephen Jones and Brian Kessler
3:30 to 4 p.m.: "Financial Fitness," with Nicolette Farnworth
4 to 5 p.m.: "Dress For a Better You," with Stephanie Matsumoto

Room 317 B
10 to 11 a.m.: "Overcoming Your Fear of Pubic Speaking," with Mercedes Balli; repeats 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday
11 to noon: "Emotional Freedom Techniques," with Helena Summer Medena
Noon to 1 p.m.: "Stage Presence with Aloha," with Mihana Souza
1 to 2 p.m.: "Voice Techniques," with Monette Forte
2 to 3 p.m.: "Publish Your Book in 90 Days," Dr. Zeal Okogeri
3 to 4 p.m.: "B.O.S.S. Hair Care," with Lincoln Whang
4 to 5 p.m.: "Discover Your Purpose," with Reyna Padilla-Rahman

Saturday

Room 317 A
11 a.m. to noon: "Makeup for All Occasions," with Debbie Mamiya
1 to 2:30 p.m.: "Self-Publishing -- Make Your Own Best Seller," with Bob Sigall
2:30 to 4 p.m.: "Patents, Copyrights and Trade Names," with Brian Sheehy
4 to 5 p.m.: "Hair Styles and Fashion Contour," with Shawn Abrazado Ocampo

Room 317 B
10 to 11 a.m.: "Grow Beyond Your Limit," with Rosalie
11 a.m. to noon: "PRstore -- Public Relations," with BJ Whitman
1 to 2 p.m.: "Million Dollar Skills and Actions," with Joni Redick-Yundt
2 to 3 p.m.: "Defend Yourself," with Daynin Dashefsky
3 to 4 p.m.: "Brain Gym " with Flo Johansen
4 to 5 p.m.: "How to Sell Your Art Without 'Selling Out,' " with Angela Treat Lyon

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