Women2Women - Spring 2017 - 5

Editor's Desk

Dave Zerbe Studio of Photography

he passage of time is unbelievable! We are gearing up for another
incredible Women2Women Spring Renewal Expo on April 25th. If
you haven't made plans to attend, do it today. Don't miss hearing the
amazing story of Katherine G. Johnson, whose career is told in the
movie Hidden Figures, from her family members via a video conversation and through live story-telling by her great niece. Then, visit all of
the phenomenal women-owned businesses and vendors and learn more
about mind, body and soul at the break-out sessions. Lunch will celebrate
the 2017 Athena Award Recipient, Annarose Ingarra-Milch and we will
wrap up the day with a pop-up happy hour and fashion show. See page
16 for an Expo preview.

Danielle Antos
Editor, Women2Women Magazine

Director of Marketing & Communications at Greater
Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Women2Women Magazine
EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
Danielle Antos
Greater Reading Chamber of
Commerce & Industry

Tracie Barrett
Sweet Street

Jessica Bezler

Reading Health System

Tracy Hoffmann

Hoffmann Publishing Group

Kristin Golden Mancuso
KGM Marketing LLC

Wendy Kershner
Axia Marketing

Karen Klein

Fulcrum Information Resources

Kristin Kramer
Wilson School District, Wilson
Education Foundation

Britany LaManna
Loomis Company

Karen Marsdale

Greater Reading Chamber of
Commerce & Industry

Monica Rush

Penn State Health - St. Joseph

Connie Skipper

Berks County Intermediate Unit

We have another great issue for you, filled with inspirational stories
about interesting women and useful information. Meet Diane Duff
on page 8 and learn how she has made a career out of volunteering.
Although you may not have as much time to dedicate to the causes you
love, you will be inspired to take the first steps to get engaged with an
organization of your choosing.
We also feature several other women: Maria Radwanski, Yvette Nunez,
Toni Miller, and Maria Reyes. I won't spoil your reading fun, but you
will love the stories about these women and their journeys. Also, check
out the article on page 30 where we talk to two of our Women2Women
Council members.
Since it's tax time, we wanted to give you some tips for what to do
with your tax refund this year or how to plan to get one next year. The
time is definitely now to start making adjustments to your financial plan.
Check out the article on page 22. Doesn't everyone wish for a refund or
at least to not have to pay "Uncle Sam?"
Our Health2Wellness section is also quite diverse - containing a plethora of information we all need. We discuss how to care for your hair,
skin and nails as we move into summer; Penn State Health St. Joseph
talks about how a healthy diet can impact your bones on page 42; and
we delve into an uncomfortable topic that many women face: "How to
Have the 'Talk' with Your Kids." I hope this article will guide many of
us as our kids become age-appropriate for this chat. I know I am nearing
this time in my house!
You will find tempting recipes on page 44 for those spring-time vegetables that will soon be available. Keep an eye out for the ingredients
and whip up a delicious side dish or main course! Feel free to email me
(dantos@greaterreadingchamber.org) and share the recipes you loved!
I hope to see you at the Expo on April 25th! Happy Spring!
All the best,

Danielle Antos

Melissa Varone
Reading Public Museum

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