Announcements and Opportunities

On the (Virtual) Radio. Carol Evans, President of Working Mother Media (the parent organization of NAFE), is a passionate and highly-acclaimed advocate/speaker on the advancement of women, work-life balance, barriers facing women of color and leadership. Click here to catch Carol’s interview on personal branding on BlogTalkRadio. The show is hosted by Mary van de Wiel (a.k.a. Van), Chief Innovation Officer at Zing Your Brand. Van is a former Creative Director for Working Mother Media and NAFE.

Free NAFE Event in NYC! If you live or work in the tri-state area, come meet your fellow NAFE members on July 27th in Manhattan. Betty Spence, President of NAFE, will lead a panel discussion on “Connecting and Empowering for Today.” To view more details about this session (which will take place during Best Companies for Multicultural Women National Conference), click here.

Stevie Awards Now Accepting Nominations. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business feature more than 50 categories. All female entrepreneurs, executives, and the organizations they run are eligible to be nominated. Discounted early-bird entry deadline is July 28 and the final deadline is August 31, 2010. Click here for full details.

Want to promote your business? A square display ad (120x120 pixels) in one issue of NAFE News & Notes is just $75.00. Larger skyscraper ads (600x120 pix) are also a bargain at $175. Contact newsletter editor Paula Damiano to place your ad.

5 Tips… EAT TO ACHIEVE

[This issue’s 5 Tips come from Irene Ross, a New York City-based health coach. For more information on Irene’s services, click here: www.neverendingwellness.com.]

I once worked with someone who would come back from lunch sleepy—in fact, she’d often put her head on the desk to nap—and awaken irritable, snapping and shouting. Not surprisingly, she was first in line to be laid off when the company downsized.

Yes, food is powerful and it can seriously affect your job performance and energy level. Emily Koltnow, president of the executive recruiting firm Koltnow & Company, says: "All companies look for both enthusiasm and professionalism. If you’re not feeling your best, you won't be as energetic. Being healthy is a critical component of the interviewing process."

So whether you’re job seeking or employed (and hoping to stay that way), consider these five nutritional tips for maintaining optimum energy throughout your day.

1. Water: This substance transports nutrients and oxygen throughout the body, so you’ll feel fatigued if you don’t drink enough. The Mayo Clinic recommends either a replacement formula (works out to about 2 liters per day) or the old standard rule, eight 8-ounce glasses every day.

2. Whole foods: grains, vegetables and fish and lean proteins: These foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fiber. Grains are a complex carbohydrate, absorbing into the bloodstream at a steady rate, providing long-lasting energy. They also increase serotonin, the substance that makes you feel less stressed. As for veggies, the more colorful the assortment, the better, because each color contains a different set of phytonutrients, thought to promote health.

Protein provides amino acids which are building blocks for many things in the body including playing a role in alertness. It also helps build and maintain body cells and regulate body processes. Fish provides important omega 3's which appear to have many health benefits for body and brain, including reducing risk for heart disease and improving mood.

3. Superfoods: Some foods, such as berries, citrus fruits, oats, pumpkin (100% pure—not the pie filling), walnuts, and yogurt have ultra high levels of nutrients. Greens, such as broccoli, spinach, kale, collards, bok choy, etc., have been linked to everything from improved circulation to promoting healthy immune systems and lessening depression.

4. Sea Vegetables: Kelp, dulce, seaweeds, hajiki and nori are loaded with minerals, and are an excellent source of iodine and vitamin K, as well as some B-vitamins and, calcium. Find them in supermarkets or health food stores. Nori also makes a great substitute for bread when creating wraps.

5. Other foods: Sometimes what isn’t on your plate is as important, if not more so, than what’s on your plate. If you still feel tired, despite good nutrition, it may be time to take a look into other areas of your life.

Learn all about your fellow business women on nafe.com under Member Profiles. The Flood Sisters are currently featured, as well as Janice Gallick of CareCircle, Robbie Motter and Teriilee Harrison. Click here.

Know another outstanding NAFE member you’d like to see profiled on nafe.com? Send details to NAFE News & Notes editor Paula Damiano at pauladamiano@hotmail.com.

Upcoming Events

For a complete list of events, see our online Calendar!

Dobbs Ferry, NY
July 23, 2010
Attend an evening fundraiser for the new Museum of Motherhood.
Learn more here.

Seattle, WA
July 23, 2010
“Strategic Planning.. Simplfied One Page, One Day” is the theme of an all-day workshop presented by Maria Marsala and Elevate Your Business.
Learn more here.

New York, NY
July 27, 2010
New Yorkers Network meeting and panel discussion, moderated by NAFE President Betty Spence –Topic: “Connecting and Empowering for Today.” For information contact Roxanne Natale [roxanne.natale@nafe.com] or learn more from the nafe.com online calendar.

New York, NY
December 2, 2010
Save the date! Join us for a celebration of NAFE's Women of Excellence winners. More details here:

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