Mainstage Seminars


Mainstage Seminars


 Don't miss our outstanding line-up of speakers and experts in their field.  If you have the questions, our presenters will certainly have the answers.  Come and hear  nutritional tips on healthy living, dress better for less, cosmetic tips and makeovers, dance your way to a healthier you, the latest in cosmetic surgery and more...



September 27th

Saturday's Presenters


Noon - 12:45

Nickolette Reid
President of BL Image Communications
"Creating Your Best Image on
Any Budget"

 

Learn how to create your best image on "ANY" budget with Nickolette Reid.  She is one of North America's top image developers and speakers on the subject of image awareness.  With several appearances on the Slice Channel, City TV, and CTV, including features in the Toronto Star and the Daily Metro paper, Nickolette will teach you how to look like a million with only spending pennies. 
Want to look great and only spend a third of the cost?  Did you know that you can get that $500 corporate suit look for a $150 price tag or that $150 dress for $29.99?  Believe me, it can and is being done.  I will teach you all the tricks of the fashion trade.  Things they do not want the average consumer to know.  With over 15 years in the fashion and retail industry, I will show you how to look like a million and only spend
pennies.

 



 

 1:30 - 2:15

Gina Sunderland, M. Sc., R.D.
Action Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic
"Back to Basics"
Nutrition 101 for Women



Gina Sunderland is a registered dietitian and a specialiset in nutrition education and assessment.  She operates a private nutrition consulting practice at Action Physiotherapy & Wellness Clinic in Winnipeg.  

As our bodies and minds mature, our nutritional needs really do change.  Most of us don't have it all straight:
How much milk do we need at different ages?
When are we actually "full grown"and what does that mean for our food intake?
What's folic acid for and when do we need to take it?
At what age do we need the most vitamin D and how do we get enough?
When do we start losing bone mass and how can we prevent it?
Can we prevent chronic disease by what we eat?
Join Gina Sunderland to get the answers to these and many other questions about nutritional needs at different ages and stages of life.


 

 
3:00 - 3:45

Anthony Polovorsa
President & Founder of
Provici Cosmetics
"Flawlessly FALL-tastic!"




The secret to looking EXTRA flawless is the perfect combination of primer and foundation.  Celebrity makeup artist, Anthony Polovorsa of Provici Cosmetics will show you how to pull out all the stops, to unleash your inner celebrity as he teaches you how to put your best face forward.  He'll enlighten you on the different types of primer and foundation formulas to guide you to your personalized perfect pairing.
To enhance your flawless complection, Anthony will also unveil the MUST-HAVE fall/winter colour pallete and show you autumn's coolest colours and looks for everyday.  PROVICI is dedicated to quality of artistry and enhancement.  Technique in your make-up application makes all the difference in ensuring that your look goes on easily and stays looking lustrous and glowing throuthout the day. The PROVICI GLAM SQUAD will be on hand so everyone will have a chance to induldge in the latest fall colours, bringing your enhanced look to perfection





 
4:30 - 5:00

Dr. Manfred Ziesmann
Dr. Manfred Ziesmann Cosmetic
Surgery Clinic
"Refresh What Nature Gave You"
Instant Results With Juvederm

Sun exposure, hormonal changes and aging can all have an impact on your skin’s appearance. Over time, your skin begins to lose hyaluronic acid and collagen, resulting in fine lines, wrinkles and a loss of fullness and elasticity. Instant results with Dr. Ziesmann's Juvederm injections now can correct wrinkles and folds and add volume to sunken skin, reversing the signs of aging. Dr. Ziesmann will be injecting Juvederm on stage to show you the amazing results in minutes. 
There will also be a draw for a $250 gift certificate for hair removal.




 

September 28th

Sunday's Presenters


Noon - 12:45

Sharlene Nielsen
Owner of Front Door Stories
"How to Create Your Own Container Garden for
Outdoors & In"



Sharlene Nielsen is a container garden designer and seasonal merchandiser that has launched her unique business "Front Door Stories".  She is a member of the Friends of the Conservatory and has also been featured in the Winnipeg Free Press. Sharlene will be hosting a presentation on how to create your own container garden for outdoors and in.  You've invited to see what new ideas and tips she has for the season. Please join us for some creative inspiration.

Front Door Stories
Creating first impressions……

 
1:30 - 2:15

Tamara Thomson &
Shifra Tobiashch
Tamara is Owner of It's My Pleasure & Shirfra is a Professional Belly Dancer
"Belly Dance Your Way to
a Healthier You"

     
Tamara Thomson         Shifra Tobiasch  

Belly dance is a beautiful and feminine form of dance and it has shown to also have many positive physical and emotional side effects.  Long thought of as a seductive style of dance, a majority of women who do belly dance, incorporate it as part of their physical activity routine. Perfect for all ages, it helps increase flexibility, strength and range of motion. 
As participants increase their level of physical activity, it can in turn have positive effects on your physical condition.  Improving your physical condition will certainly increase your self esteem and emotional state of mind.
Our belly dance and burlesque instructor at Its My Pleasure Women's Resource Centre, Dance Studio and Boutique is Shifra Tobiasch and she has an incredible spirit and a wonderful approach to teaching others.
Join Tamara and Shifra to see why belly dancing has become so popular.  You will have the opportunity to try some moves for yourself and experience why belly dancing provides so much freedom and range of self expression.  Once you try it, you will definitely want to visit the "Girl's Room" at the show to find out more about belly dancing and to have the opportunity to experience pole dancing and much more.




 
3:00 - 3:45

Anthony Polovorsa
President & Founder of
Provici Cosmetics
"Flawlessy FALL-tastic!"



The secret to looking EXTRA flawless is the perfect combination of primer and foundation.  Celebrity makeup artist, Anthony Polovorsa of Provici Cosmetics will show you how to pull out all the stops, to unleash your inner celebrity as he teaches you how to put your best face forward.  He'll enlighten you on the different types of primer and foundation formulas to guide you to your personalized perfect pairing.
To enhance your flawless complection, Anthony will also unveil the MUST-HAVE fall/winter colour pallete and show you autumn's coolest colours and looks for everyday.  PROVICI is dedicated to quality of artistry and enhancement.  Technique in your make-up application makes all the difference in ensuring that your look goes on easily and stays looking lustrous and glowing throuthout the day. The PROVICI GLAM SQUAD will be on hand so everyone will have a chance to induldge in the latest fall colours, bringing your enhanced look to perfection.