Our Fabulous Weekend!

The Association of Image Consultants Ohio-Pennsylvania Chapter hosted a hosted a 3-day retreat in Cleveland the weekend of August 17-19, 2007.

Many Cleveland-area women attended, in addition to guests from Cincinnati, Columbus, and even Pittsburgh! Those in attendance experienced a once-in-a-lifetime transformational event for their lives and businesses!

The weekend started with a trip on Lolly the Trolley. The folks from out of town were given a quick perspective on our host city and those who were born here learned a lot of new facts. (Chef Boyardee is from Cleveland? As is John Heisman, for whom the Heisman Trophy is named.)L-R Nina Kindle, Valerie James, Erica Torres-Dudziak, Coach Joelle, Kristen Kaleal, Peter the trolley driver, LisaMarie Luccioni and Jill Haney

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<span>The <a href="http://www.aici.org/about/chapters/ohio_penn.htm">Association of Image Consultants Ohio-Pennsylvania Chapter</a> hosted a hosted a 3-day retreat in Cleveland the weekend of August 17-19, 2007. </span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Many Cleveland-area women attended, in addition to guests from Cincinnati, Columbus, and even Pittsburgh! Those in attendance experienced a once-in-a-lifetime transformational event for their lives and businesses! </span><span>The weekend started with a trip on <a href="http://lollytrolley.com/">Lolly the Trolley</a>. The folks from out of town were given a quick perspective on our host city and those who were born here learned a lot of new facts. (Chef Boyardee is from Cleveland? 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There were tears and breakthroughs and an outpouring of love and acceptance from all in attendance. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;margin-left:-81pt;margin-top:-.15pt;width:66.75pt;" wrapcoords="-243 0 -243 21304 21600 21304 21600 0 -243 0"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JK\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image005.jpg" title="Joelle1" blacklevel="1966f"> <w:wrap type="tight"> <w:anchorlock/> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The group heard from Leslie Carruthers, <a href="http://www.thesearchguru.com/">The Search Guru</a> on search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is a mystery to many business owners who are not technologically-savvy. Leslie’s accessible expertise and warm approach makes the topic less intimidating to non-techies. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Presentations followed from ClevelandWomen.com’s <a href="http://www.clevelandwomen.com/fashion/kelly12.htm">Kelly Smith</a> on her opportunity to hear Martha Stewart speak about business and professional organizer <a href="http://www.neworder.vpweb.com/AboutUs.html">Debbie Carney</a> on organizing one’s business. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>AICI chapter president, ClevelandWomen.com’s <a href="http://www.clevelandwomen.com/fashion/kristenmain.htm">Kristen Kaleal</a> finished the day by speaking on personal brand development for image consultants and entrepreneurs. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span> Front L-R: chapter VP Erica Torres-Dudziak, president Kristen Kaleal, Valerie James<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span>Back: Sandy Scott, Nina Kindle, Leslie Carruthers, chapter secretary Jill Haney, Kathy Callan, past-president LisaMarie Luccioni, Kelly Smith, Jocelyne Walker, Tina Diggs <span> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>On Sunday, hairstylist <a href="http://www.joeyandme.com/stylists.asp">Jen Gonzalez</a>, who studied with Nick Arrojo from TLC's What Not to Wear, discussed how to work with clients, stylists and products.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1035" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;margin-left:-1in;margin-top:-12.35pt;width:63pt;" wrapcoords="-223 0 -223 21312 21600 21312 21600 0 -223 0"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JK\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image009.jpg" title="Jen & Danielle"> <w:wrap type="tight"> <w:anchorlock/> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><span> <b><span><o:p></o:p></span></b></span><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><jen gonzalez="" sprays="" a="" powder="" product="" onto="" danielle="" s="" hair=""><o:p></o:p></jen></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1028" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;margin-left:-81pt;margin-top:7.6pt;width:1in;" wrapcoords="-164 0 -164 21349 21600 21349 21600 0 -164 0"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JK\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image011.jpg" title="Lisa's Mini-Makeover"> <w:wrap type="tight"> <w:anchorlock/> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--> <!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span>Samuel Hilliard from Jos. A. Bank Clothiers talks about selecting menswear for clients.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1029" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;margin-left:-63pt;" wrapcoords="-300 0 -300 21176 21600 21176 21600 0 -300 0"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JK\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image013.jpg" title="Samuel"> <w:wrap type="tight"> <w:anchorlock/> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b><span><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>The best part of the weekend came after Saturday’s festivities, when the group dined, laughed, enjoyed cocktails and shared experiences at <a href="http://www.ponevecchioristorante.com/">Ponte Vecchio Ristorante</a> on the Superior Viaduct and then went to <a href="http://www.sunsetloungecleveland.com/">Sunset Lounge</a> for salsa dancing! <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shape id="_x0000_s1037" type="#_x0000_t75" style="'position:absolute;margin-left:-81pt;margin-top:6.7pt;width:63pt;" wrapcoords="-214 0 -214 21291 21600 21291 21600 0 -214 0"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\JK\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image015.jpg" title="Jill & LisaMarie"> <w:wrap type="tight"> <w:anchorlock/> </v:shape><![endif]--><!--[if !vml]--><!--[endif]--><span> Cincinnati’s Jill Haney and LisaMarie Luccioni<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>CW’s Kelly Smith, KK and Coach Joelle<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p 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class="MsoNormal"><span>KK, LisaMarie Luccioni<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div> </div> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span>Danielle Turcola, Erica Torres-Dudziak<o:p></o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <div style="text-align: left;"> </div> <p style="text-align: left;" class="MsoNormal"><span><o:p> 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The University of Cincinnati’s Professor LisaMarie Luccioni then led the group in an etiquette dinner at the Metropolitan Cafe.Front: Chapter president Kristen Kaleal, Nina Kindle, VP Erica Torres-Dudziak, Valerie James, Danielle Turcola

Back: Past President/treasurer LisaMarie Luccioni, Kelly Smith, Coach Joelle, secretary Jill Haney

Saturday started out with Coach Joelle, who had the group drawing and dancing. There were tears and breakthroughs and an outpouring of love and acceptance from all in attendance.

Coach Joelle leads the group

The group heard from Leslie Carruthers, The Search Guru on search engine optimization (SEO). SEO is a mystery to many business owners who are not technologically-savvy. Leslie’s accessible expertise and warm approach makes the topic less intimidating to non-techies.

Presentations followed from ClevelandWomen.com’s Kelly Smith on her opportunity to hear Martha Stewart speak about business and professional organizer Debbie Carney on organizing one’s business.

AICI chapter president, ClevelandWomen.com’s Kristen Kaleal finished the day by speaking on personal brand development for image consultants and entrepreneurs.

Front L-R: chapter VP Erica Torres-Dudziak, president Kristen Kaleal, Valerie James
Back: Sandy Scott, Nina Kindle, Leslie Carruthers, chapter secretary Jill Haney, Kathy Callan, past-president LisaMarie Luccioni, Kelly Smith, Jocelyne Walker, Tina Diggs

On Sunday, hairstylist Jen Gonzalez, who studied with Nick Arrojo from TLC's What Not to Wear, discussed how to work with clients, stylists and products.

Jen Gonzalez sprays a powder product on Danielle's hair

LisaMarie scowls at first and then gets a whole new (temporary) 'do!

Samuel Hilliard from Jos. A. Bank Clothiers talks about selecting menswear for clients.

The best part of the weekend came after Saturday’s festivities, when the group dined, laughed, enjoyed cocktails and shared experiences at Ponte Vecchio Ristorante on the Superior Viaduct and then went to Sunset Lounge for salsa dancing!

Front L-R: Kristen Kaleal, Sandy Scott, Danielle Turcola
Back: Jill Haney, Debbie Carney, Leslie Carruthers, Erica Torres-Dudziak, LisaMarie Luccioni

Cincinnati’s Jill Haney & LisaMarie Luccioni

ClevelandWomen.com columnists Kelly Smith, Kristen Kaleal and Coach Joelle

Kristen Kaleal & LisaMarie Luccioni

Danielle Turcola & Erica Torres-Dudziak

Event presenters Debbie Carney & Leslie Carruthers

Sandy Scott, KK, LisaMarie Luccioni, Erica Torres-Dudziak

Kristen Kaleal, Leslie Carruthers, LisaMarie Luccioni

From My Blog

Image Consultants Invade Cleveland

[AICI OH/PA] A Fabulous Weekend!

Thanks, everyone for an informative, transformational, thoroughly wonderful and fun time!!!!!!

Before I crash on the couch, I just wanted to download my pics, say a quick thanks to my planning partner Erica and our amazing guest speakers Coach Joelle, Leslie Carruthers the Search Guru, Debbie Carney from New Order Organizers, Kelly Smith, Jen Gonzalez, and Samuel Hilliard of J^os. A. Bank Clothiers at Legacy Village.

(LisaMarie and I weren’t so shabby either!!)

Members and non-members from the local area attended as well as several from Cincinnati and Columbus. The events included finding out more about Cleveland on our trolley tour, forming a conga line in the conference room, dining in style, enjoying cocktails and dancing the night away.

Oh, yes and we learned a bit too :)

Here’s a quick look at the fun time we had!

I will post the pics up on the blog as soon as I can. For those of you who also took pictures, please forward them to me so I can post them as well.

Loved seeing everyone. Thanks again for a fabulous time. Can’t wait to do it again!

HERE’S TO US!!!!!

Kristen Kaleal

President

AICI OH/PA Chapter

kristen@kkimagedesign.com

(440) 742-0385

P.S. A BIG AICI OH/PA WELCOME to founding member of AICI, Danielle Turcola! We are so delighted to have you back!!!

Retreat Locations

IMPORTANT PLACES & INFO

Marriott at Key Center
127 Public Square, Cleveland OH 44114
(216) 736-7047
www.clevelandmarriottdowntown.com

Lolly the Trolley
Call 216-771-4484
info@lollytrolley.com

Metropolitan Café

1352 West 6th Street
Cleveland, Ohio, 44113

(216) 241-1300

http://www.hydeparkrestaurants.com/metro/index.htm

Ponte Vecchio Italian Ristorante

2100 Superior Viaduct Ste. 520

Cleveland, OH 44113

(216) 556-8200

www.pontevecchioristorante.com

Sunset Lounge

1382 West Ninth Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

216.535.0001

http://www.sunsetloungecleveland.com/

Retreat Schedule!

Friday

Those traveling, please plan to arrive and check into the hotel no later than 3:30pm.

Locals, please arrive at the Marriott by 4pm.

4:30pm Leave to catch the trolley.

5:00-6:00 Trolley Tour

6:30pm Etiquette dinner with the LisaMarie Luccioni, MA AICI CIP at the

Metropolitan Café in the trendy Warehouse District

Saturday

9:00am Breakfast and welcome message from Kristen and Erica.

9:30 – 11:00 Coach Joelle

11am – 11:15 Break

11:15 – 12:15 Leslie Carruthers – The Search Guru

12:30 – 1:45 Lunch

2:00 – 2:30 Kelly Smith: Messages from Martha

2:30 – 3:30 Debbie Carney, CPO – Business organization strategies

3:30 – 3:45 Break

3:45 – 5:30 Kristen Kaleal - Getting to the Next Level NOW: Platform Building for Impatient People!

Kristen will also facilitate: Professional Bio and Speaker Introduction Workshop

6:30-? Dinner on the patio at Ponte Vecchio on the West Bank of the Flats.

Cocktails and salsa dancing at Sunset Lounge to follow!

Sunday

9:00 – 10:00am Breakfast and Menswear with David Dennis, A Shoppe for Men

10:00 – 10:15 Break

10:15 – 11:00 Jen Gonzalez – Hair Stylist

11:00 – 12:00 Wendy Fitos – Makeup Artist & Esthetician

12:00 – 1:30 Lunch at the hotel and Goodbyes!

Retreat Registration

Greetings, Everyone!

We are currently setting up a new PayPal account, so for anyone who has tried to register for the retreat and has found no link, this is why!

We decided to leave the price as it currently is – no increase after 8/4 - and registration will close on August 15^th (two days before the event).

I will send out an EventBrite link on Sunday to start the registration process. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

In the meantime, we are really looking forward to this unique business development opportunity. Even our business speakers on Saturday are coming early and staying around after they present to hear what the others have to say!

If you know of anyone who is looking for business and marketing training but is not in the image industry, we have kept our registration fees very reasonable. It’s a steal for all the amazing information you will gain!!!

Here’s all the info:

http://www.aici.org/about/chapters/documents/AICIOH-PARetreat.pdf

If you are in the Cleveland area and can’t attend all three days, feel free to come for just

just one day or join us Friday or Saturday for dinner and drinks!

Kristen Kaleal

President

AICI OH/PA Chapter

kristen@kkimagedesign.com

(440) 742-0385

Check out our blog! Here is a link to pictures from the Style & Cocktails party I hosted this past Monday, which was attended by chapter vice-president Erica Torres-Dudziak, AICI member Nina Kindle, as well as retreat presenters Coach Joelle, Kelly Smith, Wendy Fitos and Debbie Carney!

Thanks to everyone for coming out!! It was a blast!!!

AICI Members at Style & Cocktails 7-30-2007

I wanted to share some pictures from an event I hosted this past Monday in Cleveland!

Enjoy!

~ Kristen ~

AICI's Nina Kindle & chapter VP Erica Torres-Dudziak

ClevelandWomen.com's Style Experts
(and speakers at our retreat!!)
Kelly Smith, Wendy Fitos, me and Coach Joelle

Erica with friend Alicia

Coach Joelle, my friend Michelle White-Grady & me!

All pics can be viewed here.

Photos courtesy of ClevelandWomen.com

Sent by AICI's Corporate Office

AICI Chapter Education Opportunity

Hosted by the Ohio/Pennsylvania Chapter

August 17 - 19, 2007

The Ohio-Pennsylvania Chapter invites you to our first-ever weekend education retreat, taking place in Cleveland, Ohio, August 17-19.

We are thrilled to host an etiquette dinner with LisaMarie Luccioni, MA, AICI, CIP, as well as a day of business development including building your platform, search engine optimization, organizing your business, and motivational strategies from a professional life coach. Sunday features makeup, menswear, and a hair stylist who trained with Nick Arrojo of TLC’s What Not to Wear.

Please click here for all the information or check out our blog - http://aici-ohpa.blogspot.com.

If you have any questions, please contact chapter VP, Erica Torres-Dudziak at erica@positiveperceptions.info or
(440) 258-5384.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The OH/PA Chapter

More Retreat Info!

Greetings, Everyone!

We are so excited about our upcoming retreat!

We are pleased to invite current, past and future members to hear some really unique speakers on business building, beauty and style.

We have kept the price very low for current AICI members, and if you know of anyone who is interested in image consulting as a career and is currently a student, we have a special student rate as well.

The event will be held at the elegant Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center.

Please see the attached PDF for all the details.

If you are planning to attend, please send Erica Torres-Dudziak a quick email so we can start a preliminary count. An ‘official’ invitation with payment options will be sent out soon.

We are so looking forward to spending this time learning and socializing. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to connect with me.

Hope we will see you there!!!

Kristen Kaleal

President

AICI OH/PA Chapter

kristen@kkimagedesign.com

(440) 742-0385

Chapter Retreat

LisaMarie Luccioni, MA AICI CIP

Dining Etiquette Essentials

Popular AICI Conference speaker and the University of Cincinnati’s “Miss Manners” presents a basic course on etiquette over dinner at a hot Cleveland restaurant!

Kristen Kaleal

www.kkimagedesign.com

Getting to the Next Level NOW:

Building your platform to ensure your present and future success

The AICI OH/PA Chapter president is currently at work on her first book. Through the publishing process she has learned just how important building a brand and a sphere of influence is to creating lasting success – no matter how far-reaching your goals are.

Kelly Smith

Fashion Trend Expert – ClevelandWomen.com

Messages from Martha

As a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Kelly had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity this past winter to participate in an intimate audience where Martha Stewart spoke on business. Hear some of the lessons taught by one of the greatest entrepreneurs of all time.

“Coach Joelle” Prochera

Professional Life Coach

www.coachjoelle.com

What would you want to make happen if anything were possible - a career you love, rich friendships, harmony at work, great love, more money, more free time, more fun, more peace, more success? Coach Joelle has spent a lifetime searching for the keys to being happy and to living a life full of joy, passion and peace. Today, she is happy to say that she gets to live a truly delightful life, with fabulous relationships, work she is passionate about and the belief that what she wants for herself, her family and business is an inevitable result. Her mission is to share with others what she has learned about creating dreams in your reality and how to love the ride.

Leslie Carruthers

President, The Search Guru

www.thesearchguru.com

In today's technology-driven environment, you can't afford to get lost among your competitors. Understanding search engine optimization (SEO) can help you:

Ÿ grow your business as quickly and cost effectively as possible;

Ÿ attract more qualified prospects to your website;

Ÿ increase visibility in the search engines and directories that your prospects use;

Ÿ convert more site visits to actual sales;

Ÿ establish your site as the primary source of new business;

Ÿ take your search engine optimization efforts to the next level.

Deborah A. Carney, CPO

Certified Professional Organizer

New Order Organizers, LLC

http://www.neworder.vpweb.com/

Deborah Carney, CPO® (Certified Professional Organizer®), and founder of New Order Organizers LLC began her career in the organizing industry in 1990. Formerly the Assistant General Accountant for a division of national retail chain operating 250+ stores, Deborah's interest in the then fledgling organizing industry prompted her to make a career change and fulfill her dream of being able to work for herself. For the last 17 years, she has been using her accounting background and detail oriented skills to help others attain their organizational goals.

Wendy Fitos

Makeup Artist & Esthetician

Born and raised in Cleveland, Wendy began enjoying the art of makeup at age twelve and realized that succeeding in the beauty industry was her ultimate goal. She began working professionally in the industry at age 18 while attending college.

After almost 12 years in the retail cosmetics world, Wendy returned to her true passion – educating people to use makeup and skincare to enhance their natural beauty.

She regularly attends makeup seminars in Toronto, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles and helps people with skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, and birthmarks by teaching them how to use corrective makeup. She also covers burns and scars and wanted to be able to educate people so they could be able to do the same at home.

Jen Gonzalez

Hair Stylist

Trained by Nick Arrojo, of TLC’s What Not to Wear and has done hair for several episodes of the show. While living in New York, Jen was Janice Dickinson’s personal hair stylist. Her work has been seen in Vogue and O Magazine.