New Authors and Reality TV Stars Added to Third Annual Exclusive Premier Women's Empowerment Conference & Expo from EPremier

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Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:11pm EDT

Empowerment Expo Targeting Women's Style, Health, Beauty and Fitness Scheduled
for August 28-30, 2009 at Long Beach Convention Center
IRVINE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
EPremier LLC today announced several new speakers, including prominent authors
and reality TV stars, who have been added to the conference schedule for the
third annual Exclusive Premier Women's Empowerment Conference and Expo at the
Long Beach Convention Center August 28-30, 2009. 

New speakers include:

* Kelly Rowland, singer, songwriter, actress, and founding member of the girl
group Destiny`s Child; co-host of Bravo TV`s "The Fashion Show." 
* Tyson Beckford, model and co-host of Bravo TV`s "Make Me a Supermodel"; named
VH1`s 1995 "Man of the Year"; one of People magazine`s "50 Most Beautiful People
in the World." 
* Leslie Gornstein, Los Angeles-based freelance entertainment writer known for
her Answer B!tch column on E! Online in which she answers
reader/listener-submitted questions about how Hollywood works; author of The
A-List Playbook. 
* Susie Coehlo, lifestyle guru provides straightforward tips on home style,
gardening, entertaining and cooking; author of four books including Secrets of a
Style Diva: A Get-Inspired Guide to Your Creative Side. 
* Dr. Rita Ellithorpe, author of Detox: Outside the Box; founder and medical
director of Tustin Longevity Center in Tustin, Calif. 
* Barbara Niven, actress, motivational speaker on her struggle with an eating
disorder; author of "Giving Up Perfect to Reclaim Your Life." 
* Sarita Maybin, motivational speaker and expert on handling negative
information and situations; author of If You Can`t Say Something Nice, What Do
You Say?: Practical Solutions for Working Together Better.
* Dr. Raymond Bisesi, whole foods nutrition educator and author of "Dying by the
Mouthful: Is Your Food Killing You?" discusses the dangerous ingredients in
commercial foods that can lead them down the paths to obesity, diabetes, sleep
apnea, degenerative disease, and cancer. 
* Tara Tharpe, professional seminar leader and mother of five, injects humor and
honesty into her inspirational discussions. 
* Julie Hadden, star of Season 4 of the hit NBC reality show, "The Biggest
Loser"; author of Fat Chance: Losing the Weight, Gaining My Worth. 
* Martin J. Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Orange Coast Magazine; with Patrick J.
Kiger, author of Oops: 20 Life Lessons from the Fiascoes That Shaped America and
his own book, Poplorica: A Popular History of the Fads, Mavericks, Inventions,
and Lore That Shaped Modern America.
* Barbara Sanfilippo, motivational speaker, consultant and author of Dream Big!
What`s the Best That Can Happen?

In addition to the new speakers, the Expo has announced that Gretchen Rossi, a
star of the hit Bravo reality TV series, "The Real Housewives of Orange County,"
has signed on as a spokesperson to promote the event. 

"We are delighted to add these new speakers to our event," said Randi Natashi,
chief executive officer of EPremier, LLC. "Our conference is all about women
learning how they can improve themselves in a variety of areas, whether it`s
their self-esteem, their relationships, or their look. We want women to walk
away from this Expo with a new sense of empowerment. Our updated roster of guest
speakers offers something for everyone." 

The new speakers join previously announced speakers that include:

* Padma Lakshmi, Bravo TV "Top Chef" host, cookbook author, actress and
stunning, India-born former model. 
* Patti Stanger, Bravo TV`s "Millionaire Matchmaker," no-nonsense,
third-generation matchmaking maven and expert on attracting the perfect mate. 
* Marci Shimoff, co-author of five #1 New York Times best-selling books,
including Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul, Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul,
and Happy for No Reason!
* Carole Brody Fleet, grief recovery expert and award-winning author of Widows
Wear Stilettos: A Practical and Emotional Guide for the Young Widow.
* Dr. Patricia Evans, the world's most respected authority on verbal abuse, and
an expert on relationships between men and women. 
* Susan Powter, celebrity weight-loss nutritionist, personal trainer and author
of Australian birth whose catch phrase "Stop the Insanity!" made her a fitness
icon. 
* Dr. Jill Murray, internationally recognized expert in the field of domestic
violence and teen dating violence.

In addition to prominent authors, speakers and celebrity guests, the Conference
features more than 400-plus national and regional companies who provide products
and services targeting women's style, health, fashion, fitness, beauty, and
relationship improvement strategies for women. 

The event is expected to draw thousands of attendees from throughout Southern
California. 

Admission to the event is affordably priced at $20 online and $25 at the door
for Expo attendees with additional fees to attend the speaking conferences and
the fashion show. Attendees may register online to purchase advance admission
tickets, reserve seating, obtain VIP passes for the Women's Empowerment
Conference, or to reserve seats for the Belladoni Fashion Show; go to
www.epremierwomensexpo.com. Seating for the Women's Empowerment Conferences and
Fashion Show is limited. 

About the Exclusive Premier Women's Empowerment Expo

The Exclusive Premier Women's Empowerment Expo is an event to address the mind,
body and soul with an emphasis on balancing natural and enhanced beauty. The
"new you" will retain those elements with an added emphasis on feeling good,
looking beautiful, living healthfully and enjoying life to the fullest. So grab
your friends, bring your family, but get ready to have fun, shop, sample and
taste - and you might even rub elbows with some celebrities or win a fabulous
prize. 

For details, go to www.epremierwomensexpo.com or call 877-277-8894. 





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