Workshop to address work/life balance for women

The question as to whether the work/life balance really exists will be addressed by a panel of experts at the forthcoming Beyond the Dress workshop, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Joburg on 20 May 2012.

Today's life sees an overload of stress and challenges, a difficult obstacle course for the modern-day woman. The workshop will explore how women/mothers/wives can live a balanced life with good health, meaningful relationships, fulfilling careers and still have the important "me" time.

The panel of experts for the day will include:

Cherie Keating: MD of Dermalogica
Debora Patta: 3rd Degree executive producer
Sotse Segoneco: CEO of Sonke Pharmaceuticals
Nikki Bush: creative parenting expert, speaker and author
Andrea du Plessis: nutrition expert
Monica Rubombora: senior executive and board director of Accenture SA

The discussion will be facilitated by the publishing editor of Longevity magazine, Gisele Wertheim Aymes.

Practical tips and advice

The event starts at 9.30am with registration, costs R250 per person and includes tea, the workshop and goody bag. The event will be complete by 1pm when women will leave with practical tips and advice on achieving balance.

Space is limited, so women are urged to book quickly at www.beyondthedress.co.za or email az.oc.sserdehtdnoyeb@irol.

A percentage of the proceeds from the event will be donated to joinFITE, This is an active philanthropy platform, powered by Kiva.org and championed by Dermalogica, which connects you to women entrepreneurs who need a hand up. By providing women access to small loans, they are able to start or grow a business, bettering themselves, their families, and their communities.