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SusieCakes and Women’s History Month at Sidecar
03.05.20
Here are some fun happenings going on at Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee during the month of March:
SusieCakes X Sidecar doughnut flavor for March is Susie's Blueberry Pancake is inspired by one of SusieCakes' seasonal cupcakes of the same name. A portion of proceeds from the doughnut will go to local chapters of Girl Scouts - one of the original organizations dedicated to helping girls change the world!
A pop-up by MantraBand at Sidecar Costa Mesa on Saturday, March 7. Based in Dana Point and founded by Aysel Gunar in 2012, MantraBand is the original inspirational jewelry brand, with each piece inscribed with an uplifting message; promoting a lifestyle of optimism, positivity, mindfulness.
A pop-up by The Dirty Cookie on Saturday, March 28 at Sidecar Costa Mesa. The Dirty Cookie was founded by Shahira Marei out of her desire to "turn something small into something meaningful" with a business centered around the people behind it.
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee is located at 270 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa.
Photo by Tawny Alipoon Photographer.
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SHE Influences Conference
03.04.20
Join Girls Inc. of Orange County CEO, Lucy Santana as she and an impressive lineup of successful and influential women discuss the health of our community, our world, our minds, and our bodies the annual SHE (Speaks, Hears, Empowers) Influences Conference on Thursday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. For years, this program has celebrated women and brought together hundreds of attendees from throughout the region and neighboring areas. This year’s event promises to be an influential, inspiring and empowering one that is sure to impact the lives of everyone in attendance.
Additional presenters sharing their message alongside Lucy Santana include:
Erin Condren, Founder of Erin Condren Design, an eCommerce enterprise selling personalized planners and organization essentials.
Nada Lena Nasserdeen, Founder and CEO of Rise Up For You, a company that fosters personal and professional growth among individuals and companies by encouraging a mindset of sustainable development.
Lucy Santana-Ornelas, CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County, which serves over 4,300 girls and has been transforming their views of themselves through programs focused on leadership, academic success, health and financial self-sufficiency.
Alexis Schulze, Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Nekter Juice Bar, which develops freshly made juices, superfood smoothies, and a variety of healthy snacks
Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President and CEO of Earth Friendly Products, a company which maintains an influential voice in the green movement as well as for corporate social responsibility
Allie Taylor, PhD, Founder of Orange Kiwi, a business psychologist and trusted leadership advisor who works with middle marker owners and their teams to overcome transition barriers.
For more information and to register for the conference, please visit: nocchamber.com and be sure to purchase your ticket soon as registration closes this Friday, March 6 at 12 a.m.
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