Women Come Together for a Day of Fun, Financial Success, & Philanthropy

SAN DIEGO - Sept. 24, 2014 - PRLog -- The public is invited to the third annual WINE WOMEN & WEALTH EXPO on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Sheraton Carlsbad, 5480 Grand Pacific Dr., Carlsbad, Ca.  Celebrate women, networking, friendship and philanthropy at this day-long event (9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) sponsored by Five Rings Financial (www.fiveringsfinancial.com )  to benefit Leap to Success (www.leaptosuccess.org), a San Diego non-profit organization that empowers women who have been victims of domestic violence,  homelessness and other major life challenges to rebuild their lives. Tickets cost only $65 and can be purchased from the website: www.winewomenandwealthexpo.com.

Wine, Women & Wealth Expo started in 2012 and has raised over $18,000 to benefit charity.  This year, 35 exhibitors and sponsors and over 150 participants are expected to attend. The  goal of this year’s event is to raise $16,000 for Leap to Success programs.  Denise Arand, West Coast Vice President of Five Rings Financial, the organizer, says “Five Rings Financial intends to give back to the community of women who have supported Wine Women & Wealth since its inception, and the global community of women who face incredible challenges on a daily basis.” “The best investment,” Ms. Arand added, “is investing in women and the Wine Women & Wealth Expo intends to demonstrate what good investments and investors women really are.”

The keynote speaker is Colette Carlson, the award winning author, speaker, and businesswoman who will share The Truth about Balance. Ms. Carlson says “Too many women feel emotionally and physically spent trying to be everything to everyone.” “Collapsing on our pillow, wondering where the day went, we beat ourselves up that we didn't get more done, and then we start tomorrow's list.”  “We can laugh more and stress less, and I’ll show you how.”

Dana Bristol-Smith, Executive Director of Leap to Success, is also on the agenda along with several program graduates. “Five Rings Financial and Leap to Success share many of the same values” says Ms. Bristol-Smith. “We both strive to empower women through education and support.” “When women are empowered, the sky’s the limit for what they can accomplish!”

About Five Rings Financial
Five Rings Financials’  mission is to share the basics and fundamentals of a personal financial education with average Americans, and helping them apply what they have learned. They have clients and offices all over the country.

About Leap to Success - Beneficiary

Leap to Success was started in 2008 as a volunteer project by Dana Bristol-Smith. Since that time, over 400 women have graduated from their training programs that are taught by experts in personal and professional development, and counseling. Programs are offered to women who are referred by domestic violence and homeless agencies in North County and San Diego.