Womens Festivals in Santa Barbra Ca

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Celebrate International Women's Day! Women make up slightly more than 50 percent

of the U.S. population and have given birth to 100 percent of it, so what's the

deal? Only about 15 percent of Fortune 500 companies have women on their boards

of directors, and although women have seen more parity in wages for the same

jobs in the past few years, at this rate it will be 2050 before their

compensation is equal to men's.

On the other hand, more than 28 percent of U.S. businesses are women owned,

which means that at least one-fourth of the economy is dependent on women. The

Third Annual International Women's Festival in Santa Barbara will honor and

celebrate the " accomplishments, philosophies and connections " of women and do

its darndest to inspire more. Produced by two successful entrepreneurs, it will

address the crucial issues facing women today in every area of their lives, with

a program of powerful speakers and a special appearance by Sing for Hope, a

nonprofit that mobilizes hundreds of artists who donate their time in volunteer

service. (Isn't that just so typical of women to take care of others even as

they take care of themselves?)

So come on out, women, and get some serious deeds on your own road-map for

success. The world needs inspired women!

March 5 & 6, Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara.

www.womensfestivals.org