CNN producer Wendy Walker, former TV anchor Carol LeBeau, golf pro Tina Mickelson, and restaurateur Ingrid Croce are among the stellar lineup of speakers confirmed for the 2nd Annual San Diego Women’s Week from March 30 to April 2 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Organized by Debra Rosen, president and CEO of the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, the four-day event is designed to inspire, empower, and connect women. Speakers will focus on a range of topics including health, food, fashion, family, fitness, and how to achieve success in business and life. Speakers include Ed and Lois Smart, authors of Bringing Elizabeth Home, about the kidnapping and eventual rescue of their daughter; Tanya Brown, the sister of the slain Nicole Brown Simpson; and Kim Barnouin, author of the New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch. Motivational speaker John Assaraf, Ken Druck, PhD, and Sam the Cooking Guy will also speak. Ranch & Coast editor-at-large Andrea Naversen emcees a luncheon fashion show on Friday, April 1, featuring the designs of up and comer Lauren Elaine. (858/487-1767, www.sdwomensweek.com)




