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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S NETWORK

Hawaii’s oldest women’s business network…
Building Business — Building Relationships
Since 1978.

FORMER PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

“People who perform a random act of kindness tend to underestimate how much the recipient will appreciate it,” shared an article I recently read, which reminded me of why the Professional Women’s Network is a vital organization. Our PWN members embody kindness…
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Most luncheons except those with an asterisk are held on the 4th Thursday of the month.

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WHO WE ARE

The Professional Women’s Network is dedicated to supporting professional and businesswomen in Hawaii, acting on the premise that mutual support is a necessary factor in bringing about personal growth and business success.

The Network’s objectives are to promote the exchange of professional ideas and provide an opportunity to share experiences that will help women expand their business position in the Hawaii marketplace.

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Come join us on
Thursday, March 23, 2023

The Professional Women’s Network Presents guest speaker,

Malia Zimmerman

An author, reporter, producer, and mom who will be speaking to us about her book:

Little Angel and How the Adventure Can Apply to Our Own

Malia Zimmerman

Malia Zimmerman

Malia Zimmerman is a woman of enormous talent! She is the editor and co-founder of Hawaii Reporter. She has worked as a consultant and contributor to several dozen media outlets including ABC 20/20, FOX News, MSNBC, the Wall Street Journal, UPI, and the Washington Times.

Malia Zimmerman is also a children’s book author, songwriter, and video editor. Born and raised in Kailua on Oahu, Malia is an avid Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddler, Dragon Boat paddler, and surfer.

Malia will share with us about her book, The Little Angel, and inspire us through her book and her wisdom gained over the years of her adventures. Inside each of us is a “Little Angel.”
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Luncheon Fee
Members: $45
Non-members: $50

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2023 Board of Director Members

From Left to Right:

Lee LaBrash — Executive Director (Supports the Board who supports the Membership)
Evelyn Stiefel — President
Audrey Hutton — Arrangements Director
Amber Ricci — Membership Director & Spring Event Director
Marilyn David — Vice President
Michael Cobb — Fall Event Director

*Not pictured is Evelyn’s, President Advisor, Mary Houghton (Past President)

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

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MEET ALL OUR MEMBERS

Evelyn Stiefel

President

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President

Evelyn Stiefel

Vice President

A Frame Mortgage LLC
127 19th Street
Honolulu, HI 96818

Business: 808-744-4155
Cell: 970-405-6225

E-mail: evelyn@aframemortgage.com
Website: aframemortgage.com

Member Since: 2020

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Tricia Drago

Treasurer

Tricia Drago

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Tricia Drago

Tricia Drago

Treasurer

Banyan Accounting LLC
633 Kaimalino Street
Kailua, HI 96734

Business: 808-200-1040
Cell: 808-271-1973

E-mail:  Tricia@banyanaccounting.com
Website: banyanaccounting.com

Member Since: 2019

Aloha!
Michael Cobb

Fall Event Director

Michael Cobb

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Michael Cobb

Michael Cobb

Fall Event Director

Certified Financial Planner

Prudential Financial/Hawaiian Soul
1100 Alakea Street, Suite 2800
Honolulu, HI 96813

Business: 808-381-4385

E-mail:  Michael.cobb@prudential.com

Member Since: 2016

Summary of Services: Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Business Planning, Insurance Planning, Investing.

Business Resume: Certified Financial Planner with a BS in International Finance. Former Business Banking Officer.

Personal Resume: I sing in a band called Hawaiian Soul. I used to own a janitorial maintenance company.

Favorite Quote: “God grant me the serenity to accept those things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference between the two.”

Words to live by: You only lose if you quit! Never give up!

Aloha!
Marilyn Rideb David

Vice President

Marilyn Rideb David

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Marilyn Rideb David

Marilyn Rideb David

Vice President

Founder
Jairs, Hawaiian Clothing Factory
1515 Nuuanu Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96817

Phone: 808-436-4223

Website:
https://thejairs.com

Member Since: Reactivated 2022

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Audrey Hutton

Arrangements Director - Past-President Advisor

Audrey Hutton

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Audrey Hutton

Audrey Hutton

Arrangements Director - Past-President Advisor

Realtor-Associate, Mobile Notary, Real estate Investor

NextHome Hale Realty

Hutton Services

Hutton Investment Group

38 Judd Street
Honolulu, HI 96817

Business: 808-375-3893

E-mail:  YourRealtor@AudreyHutton.com
Website: http://yourrealtorinhawaii.com/

Member Since: 2002

Summary of Services: Realtor, Mobile Notary, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate Staging

Business Resume: A Realtor since 1990, Audrey Hutton has a background unmatched by few. She has lived on Oahu since she was just a small child, growing up in the construction and property development industries, giving her the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely, cost-efficient manner; develop teams to successfully complete these projects; and resolve critical issues. Through the years, Audrey has refined her negotiating, organizational and interpersonal skills, and her ability to cultivate long-term client relationships which has provided her with a wide circle of contacts including clients, business associates, and friends.

Personal Resume: Interests – Animal rescue, spirituality, riding horses, spending time with friends and family; baking for family, friends and clients.

Favorite Quote: I am that I am!

Words to live by: Start each day with a grateful heart!

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Jeannie Shaw

Scholarship Director

Jeannie Shaw

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Jeannie Shaw

Jeannie Shaw

Scholarship Director

Retired College Coordinator

Cell: 808-688-3104

E-mail: JeanShaw@hawaii.edu

Member Since: 2001

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Secretary

Lee LaBrash

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Lee LaBrash

Secretary

Secretary

Independent Lab Tech Manager
1605 Pensacola Street, #104
Honolulu, HI 96822

Cell: 808-341-8850

E-mail: labrash67@gmail.com

Member Since: 2020

Aloha!
Amber Ricci

Spring Event Director/Membership Dir.

Amber Ricci

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Amber Ricci

Amber Ricci

Spring Event Director/Membership Dir.

AmberNet Inc.
46-477 Hololio St.
He`eia, Kaneohe HI 96744

Business phone: 808- 255-9839

E-mail: ambernet@hawaii.rr.com
Websites:
https://innerfirehawaii.com
https://EXPrealty.com

Member Since: 2004

Aloha!
Mary Houghton

2023 Past President — Advisor

Mary Houghton

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Mary Houghton

Mary Houghton

2023 Past President — Advisor

MHC, Inc.

6729 Hahaione Place
Honolulu, HI 96825

Business: 808-282-3071
Home: 808-396-8506
E-mail:  Mhc.inc@att.net
Website: https://lifewave.com/houghtonmary

Member Since: 2009 (Rejoined)

Aloha!

Professional Women’s Network

Lisa ‘Charlie’ Teixeira
President
charlie @ northshoreembroidery.com

Evelyn Stiefel
Vice President
evelyn @ aframemortgage.com

Lee LaBrash
Executive Director
labrash67 @ gmail.com

Tricia Drago
Treasurer
Tricia @ banyanaccounting.com

Audrey Hutton
Arrangements Director
PWN Past-President Advisor
yourrealtor @ AudreyHutton.com

Michael Cobb
Fall Event Director – Associate Member
Michael.cobb @ prudential.com

Jeannie Shaw
Scholarship Director
jeanshaw @ hawaii.edu

Amber Ricci
Spring Event Director/Membership Dir.
ambernet @ hawaii.rr.com


PWN Past-Presidents

Carol Williams
Executive Director
carol @ 440int.com

Tania Fukuda-Freuler, CLTC
tfukuda @ ft.newyorklife.com

Barbara Guss
barbaraguss @ gmail.com

Mary Houghton
mhc.inc @ att.net

Elizabeth ‘Biz’ Kellam
BizKellam @ gmail.com

Sharon Mujtabaa
captionlady @ gmail.com

Cathy Pierce
cathy @ 3pierces.com

Barbara Abe
barbaraabe @ hawaiilife.com

Christie Adams
Christieadams.hawaii @ hawaiiantel.net

Dr. Janaki Berman
DrJanakiBerman @ me.com

Diana Bollenbaugh
diana @ moirfinancial.com

Rita Coury
Rita @ ritacouryphotography.com

Elaine Myers Hammond
elainemyham @ juno.com

Linda Rose Herman
lindaroseherman @ gmail.com

Peggy M. Jackson, DPA, CPCU
peg @ pegjackson.com

Robyn Ocepek McCreary
HipbyRobyn @ gmail.com

Yvonne Miller
ymiller.mgm63 @ yahoo.com

Eileen M.S. Nims
eileenms.jd @ icloud.com

Kahu Dr. Fancine Park Palama
franpalama @ gmail.com

Holly Rudin-Braschi
holly @ grillpower.com

Nancy Evans Tudor
Nancy @ twcpas.com

Kate Bliss
KateBliss @ hotmail.com

Abbey Kent
AbbeyKent @ OhanaPacific.com

Joanne Holbrook
JoanneHolbrook76 @ gmail.com

Dr. Elizabeth Christenson

Claire Niibu-Akau
Claire @ BizCoachClaire.com

Kanika “Nikki” Utley
KanikaUtley1973 @ gmail.com

Jennifer Vinson
JenniferVinson @ me.com

Marilyn Rideb David

Sonya K. Spitznas
SonyaSpitznas @ myccmortgage.com

Wendy Taylor WellnessFocusedOutcomes @ gmail.com

Dr. Janaki Berman

Kawika Rich

Sandra Larsen

Carlie “Hoku” Stevens-Britos

Tim Houghton

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