Nick Welsh interviews our Woman of Achievement honoree Leah Stokes (@leahcstokes) in today's SB Independent. (Geoff Thompson) ow.ly/xSxY50NOn61 AWC-SB honors Stokes & Hillary Hauser (Hillary Hauser) of Heal the Ocean at its annual WOA luncheon on 4/27. [email protected].

Thought for the day: "Nobody wants to show you the hours and hours of becoming. They'd rather show the highlight of what they've become." —Angela Duckworth #AWCSB #AWCSantaBarbara #AWCInforms #AWCCommunicates #WordsofWisdom #WiseWords #Quotable

Member News: AWCSB member Kathleen Sharp has a new story in the Guardian "Where did the Metropolitan Museum of Art get its Native American objects?" ow.ly/FSiZ50O2Ssa AWCSB members are welcome to email their news and events to [email protected] for social media consideration.

Member News: Congratulations to AWC-SB member Ana Papakhian, who was recently announced as Camerata Pacifica’s New Executive Director. Congratulations, Ana. We're excited to hear more about your new role.

Member News: AWC-SB Member Daisy Swan has recently launched a new podcast titled "60+ Best Life." Co-hosted with Kimberly Fowler, listeners are invited to "Join us as we talk with people who are thriving in their 60+ lives." ow.ly/WAJ350OiN9q.

Member News: Alexandra Goldberg is the UCSB 2023 Professional Writing Minor Ellen Reid Writing Award recipient. A student in the Journalism track, she is also a Communications major and the podcast host and producer of “The Indy: A Podcast” from the newsroom of @SBindependent.

Mark your calendars (and invite your friends) to AWC-SB's annual Member Appreciation Mixer and Friend-raiser on Wednesday, June 7, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at La Lieff Wines. ow.ly/fg4c50OtQHv

Congrats to Terri Wright on the sold-out world premiere of the documentary film "More Than Just a Party Band" about SB's own Spencer (the Gardener) Barnitz. Terri is the co-producer of the film. For more information about upcoming screenings, visit ow.ly/maz650OA9Ar.

We're looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday for AWC-SB's annual Member Appreciation Mixer and Friend-raiser on June 7, from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at La Lieff Wines (210 Gray Ave. in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone). ow.ly/U9CX50OtQRl

Member News: AWC-SB Member Kacey Drescher (@moviestar2b86) hosts City Connection, a video series providing a quick look at the City of Santa Barbara happenings. This week has a segment on CycleMAYnia w/Board Member Lauren Bianchi Klemann (lbianchi) youtu.be/mad3PHLSobI

We hope you'll join us on Thursday, July 13, for a no-host gathering at La Lieff Wines Tasting Room in the Funk Zone (210 Gray Avenue, Santa Barbara) 4-6 p.m. This is a great casual opportunity to catch up and share what you’re reading and listening to with members and friends.

Member News: AWC-SB Founder Lois Phillips has a new book out, written with Anita Perez Ferguson. Titled "9 Fast & Flawless Presentations for Women Speakers," this workbook contains templates for 9 unique types of presentations. ow.ly/sPgK50P28Z3

Member news: Westmont 's Scott Craig gave a lovely shoutout to our AWC-SB Boardmember Lauren Bianchi Klemann this week in the Montecito Journal — as well as some great kudos for AWC-SB! Here is the link to the issue flipbook (story is on page 39). ow.ly/h5si50P294q

Congratulations to AWC-SB President Hilary Lyn for her work on the Fielding Graduate University "For the Love of Black People History Exhibit." In addition to her new role as our president, Hilary is the Fielding Director of Alumni Relations. ow.ly/Uyza50P3yPT

Member News: AWC-SB member and resident wine expert Jamie Knee (@petitewinetraveler) has a new story in the Montecito Journal, "Cava: The New Darling of Sparkling Wines." ow.ly/4LnS50P292l

Here's an interesting article about authors suing ChatGPT for using their work. ow.ly/jA3I50P6YfY. #AWCSB #AWCSantaBarbara #AWCInforms #AWCCommunicates #ChatGPT

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night at La Lieff Wines Tasting Room for our summer gathering! Great to see everyone who could make it. Cheers to a wonderful summer, our new board and members, and an exciting new time for AWC-SB! #AWCSB #AWCSantaBarbara #AWCCommunicates

💥Women of AWC-SB! Seeking two civic-minded leaders to apply to the Measure A Citizens’ Oversight Committee providing oversight and accountability for $1.6 billion in transportation sales tax funds set to be allocated through 2040!💥 Application link >> bit.ly/46I12Yd”

At our board meeting today we worked on some of our big picture planning. We've got a great year of of activities coming your way, starting with our next meeting — Headshots and Happy Hour — on September 13. Stay tuned for details to come.

Author, journalist, writing coach and AWC-SB member Andrea Weir Estrada will lead the writing workshop "From Fear to First Chapter—and Beyond" at the University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara St., beginning Sep. 7. info at ow.ly/wemn50PGBvR