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  The LUXE Hotel

11461 Sunset Blvd
Bel Aire, CA 90049

  BOBI LEONARD
Bobi has been a successful entrepreneur and business owner in Los Angeles for over thirty years. A charismatic and inspirational public speaker, she now dedicates her time to teaching others her formula for success in business. She consults with approximately forty to sixty companies, supporting them in reaching the next level of success.  Bobi is currently teaching as part of the accredited "Financial Lecture Series," sponsored by the Pacific Design Center and is a featured lecturer for the Learning Annex. Bobi has been a repeat guest speaker on TV shows nationwide including KTLA Morning News, Good Day LA, The Home Show and HGTV. Bobi was the recipient of the prestigious "Women in Business," award in 1999 www.bobileonard.com  

GEORGIA DURANTE
Georgia Durante became the most photographed woman in the world as the Kodak Summer Girl. Her career took her to New York City where the world of modeling and the world of The Mob both opened their doors for her. One violent night gave Georgia the chance to show her value to The Mob from behind the wheel of a car. Life behind the door of Georgia's home was anything but glamorous. Her days and nights became filled with fear and physical abuse from her husband. Finally the day for a decision arrived and Georgia made hers.

Today Georgia is the owner of her own leading Hollywood stunt driving company. She also travels the country to talk about domestic violence www.thecompanyshekeeps.com

JILL LUBLIN
Praised as a modern-day Dale Carnegie for how to be influential, Jill Lublin authored the bestselling book Get Noticed...Get Referrals:  Build Your Client Base and Your Business by Making a Name for Yourself (McGraw-Hill, June 2008).  She is also the coauthor of two other national bestselling books, Networking Magic which rose to #1 on the Barnes and Noble charts for three weeks, and Guerrilla Publicity, the PR bible.  Jill is the founder of GoodNews Media, Inc. and hosts the TV program, Messages of Hope, and the nationally syndicated radio show, Do the Dream. In addition she has created two audio programs, three DVD training videos, and a workbook. READ MORE  
www.JillLublin.com

 KIM COLES
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Actress, comedian, author, playwright and TV personality KIM COLES is truly a renaissance woman. Best known for her zany characters and outrageous sense of humor, KIM COLES began her journey to Hollywood when she was announced the runner-up in the “Big Beautiful Woman” pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She then rode her beauty pageant success into a plus-size modeling career and ultimately began performing as a stand-up comedian which eventually turned into a showbiz career that has continued to skyrocket. Perhaps best known for her five-season turn as the unforgettable “Synclaire” on FOX’s ground-breaking comedy series, Living Single, KIM COLES has starred on numerous hit television programs including Frasier, Six Feet Under, In Living Color, One on One. In her latest venture, KIM COLES is motivating women and girls by presenting her 5 week Tele-seminar called G.I.F.T.S,  an unique daily self- development exercise  to empower and inspire you to discover your own true gifts. READ MORE

 KIMBER LIM
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Kimber's core emphasis with companies is to transform their culture, the structures of their business and their profitability!
She has more than 25 years of experience in the business world with emphasis in, sales, banking, finance, and real estate. She has been rated outstanding leader by participants in entrepreneurial business programs she has lead throughout the U.S. She is the author of several articles and a sought after speaker. She has trained several thousand entrepreneurs in the quantum success of growing and diversifying their businesses and impacting sales. Acting as a sequence coach and strategist at CEOSpace, she has advised companies from start up to over a billion a year in sales. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Economics from USF, and Masters degrees in Management and Organizational Behavior from John F. Kennedy University and the NTL institute. READ MORE

MADELYN ALFANO
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Madelyn Alfano, owner of Maria's Italian Kitchen, is one of California's most successful restaurant owners. She is a hard-working businesswoman who brings the best aspects of family life into her chain of restaurants. In 1985, she opened her first Maria's Italian Kitchen in Sherman Oaks. This restaurant quickly proved to be a great success, so Madelyn expanded the concept to other locations throughout the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena and Santa Clarita. There are now 10 Maria's Italian Kitchens, including the newest ones in Santa Barbara, Brentwood and West Los Angeles.

Madelyn is also deeply involved with numerous charities and non-profit organizations. READ MORE
www.mariasitaliankitchen.com

VALERIE FITZGERALD
Armed with only ambition and determination, she quickly earned her real estate license and started working at a small boutique office in Beverly Hills. Three-month-old Vanessa slept under her desk while Fitzgerald worked long days and weeks, building a real estate business from an empty rolodex.

Now a successful author, Valerie's first book, Heart and Sold recounts her personal journey from unemployed single parent to entrepreneur, philanthropist and renowned corporate executive. The book is a must-read for anyone in business looking to take their game to the next level.  It's a practical and illuminating guide with tips and strategies that are remarkably easy to implement.  Leeza Gibbons says, "Heart and Sold is inspirational for any woman--or anyone--struggling to build a business of their own. Valerie's personal triumph will make you feel like you can do anything." www.valeriefitzgerald.com