Simply Delicious Living®

NAWBO member, Lauren Jayne, president of Xibeo, an Oxnard-based WBENC certified company specializing in custom and portable trade show exhibit solutions, founded her company with partner Theron Whitney in 2001. Operating out of a living room after a three-year stint at another firm, Jayne, then a single mother of two, and her partner Whitney grew this humble start-up to become a multi-million doll...

Whether you run your own business, or work as an employee for a company or organization, change is a certain guaranteed inevitability. You might be involved in a merger and acquisition, perhaps there's a shift in management, maybe you've been downsized or a client decides not to renew their contract with your company. Rather than stress out and predict doom, NAWBO Ventura Board Member and Certifie...

Creating memorable marketing campaigns, engaging graphic designs and branded, dynamic copy is what Elaine Hollifield , Creative Consultant, Copywriter and President of Hollifield Creative and NAWBO Ventura's President Elect (2016-2017 term), excels in. Hollifield, who has spearheaded advertising and marketing campaigns for well-known advertising agencies and major corporations as well as her own c...

On Saturday mornings, when you tune in to award-winning talk radio station 1590 KVTA from 6:00-8:00am, you'll hear positive, life-affirming talk from the "Brighter Side" with Kim Pagano on her popular show, "The Kim Pagano Show." With the mission of entertaining (and educating!) her loyal audience; Kim delves into any topic, with the exception of religion and politics, offering her listeners a wid...

Smart business is simple business is what NAWBO member and successful Business Development Expert and Speaker Mary Cravets realized when she was faced with a health crisis that prompted her to re-evaluate how she was running her business. Rather than crumble and let her business suffer, Mary turned a negative into a positive by changing business systems and strategies, which led to some fantastic...

In this Simply Delicious Living PODCAST, Host Maryann Ridini Spencer speaks with Jill Friedman, the 2016 Legacy Award Winner and NAWBO Ventura Board Member about her advocacy for women and women's issues. *** Jill Friedman, NAWBO Ventura Board Member and a successful civil litigation attorney dedicated to social justice and the advancement of women and minorities in the legal profession, receives...

Are you living the life you've always envisioned? If you could, would you like to make any changes to your current personal or work situation? Do you ever wonder about what steps you can take to design your own charmed life? In this Simply Delicious Living PODCAST hosted by Maryann Ridini Spencer, Linda Drevenstedt, MS , an insightful life coach, speaker, NAWBO Ventura member, and author of " Life...

On Friday, April 1, 2016 NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Ventura County is presenting the 17th Annual BRAVO AWARDS Celebrating Outstanding Women in Business and Leadership at a special luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Serra Center in Camarillo, CA.  In this Simply Delicious Living PODCAST host Maryann Ridini Spencer talks with the President of NAWBO Ventura County...

In this Simply Delicious Living Podcast , Maryann Ridini Spencer shares how to create "Abundant Living NOW." "Growing up, my mother always taught my brothers, sister and I how to visualize what we wanted to achieve.  She was a great believer in positive thinking and affirming good. You create your life with what you think and believe. So dare to dream and live your passion." – Maryann Ridini Spenc...

In this Simply Delicious Living Podcast, Maryann Ridini Spencer talks to two of her BFFs, Barbara Cowan Berg and Dr. Ennette Morton, about the importance of effective communication in all our relationships — especially with our spouses and significant others! Barbara Cowan Berg is a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Author of " How to Escape the No-Win Trap,""What to do When Life is Driving You Craz...

In this Simply Delicious Living Podcast, Maryann Ridini Spencer talks to two of her BFFs, Barbara Cowan Berg and Dr. Ennette Morton, about the importance of establishing a balance between your personal and professional life. Barbara Cowan Berg is a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Author of " How to Escape the No-Win Trap,""What to do When Life is Driving You Crazy," and the popular "Ring Shui" boo...

Having a network of BFFs are vital to your well-being, happiness and sanity! In this Simply Delicious Living Podcast, Maryann Ridini Spencer talks to two of her BFFs, Barbara Cowan Berg and Dr. Ennette Morton, about the importance of having a well-established "girlfriend network." Barbara Cowan Berg is a Licensed Clinical Therapist and Author of " How to Escape the No-Win Trap,""What to do When Li...

"Simply Delicious Living" is all about the harmonious body-mind-spirit connection: what you eat, what you think, what you believe, and what you do in terms of exercise and fitness.  When a person neglects any one of these body-mind-spirit areas, there is a break in harmonious connection and that break can impact one's health and general well-being. In this PODCAST, SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV's Mary...

Part of "Simply Delicious Living" is creating YOUR RECIPE for a simply delicious life.  That entails what you eat, what you think, what you believe and what you do in terms of exercise and fitness.  When a person neglects any one of these body-mind-spirit areas, there is a break in harmonious connection and that break can impact one's health and general well-being.  If you've ever had any headache...

Eating Farm to Table has tremendous health benefits for you and also helps the community where you live.  In this PODCAST, SimplyDeliciousLiving's Maryann Ridini Spencer shares some reasons why you might want to think global, but eat local! Visit:  For great recipes, cooking videos and creative living ideas, visit Maryann's blog at SimplyDeliciousLiving.com.

It's easy to celebrate Halloween by having fun dressing up in wild costumes and laughing at things that go BUMP and BOO in the night.  However, facing the demons and ghosts in our REAL lives can be a little daunting.  In this PODCAST SimplyDeliciousLiving's Maryann Ridini Spencer shares some tips on Facing Your Fears and expelling those demons for good! Visit:  For great recipes, cooking videos an...

This year, will you take that DREAM vacation? Are you living in the home you've always envisioned? Do you dislike your job, yet have made no steps to change it? Do you put off till tomorrow what you can do today? In this "Let's Dish" PODCAST, SimplyDeliciousLiving.com's Maryann Ridini Spencer explores how to "Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today." Visit:  For great recipes, cooking vi...

Are you waiting (or looking) for your "Prince Charming" to sweep you off your feet and take care of you now and forever?    Simply Delicious Living. TV's Maryann Ridini Spencer talks to Barbara Berg, Author, Ring Shui Expert  and Licensed Clinical Therapist, about the importance of "How to be your own Princess Charming" (With or without the Prince!), by financially planning for your future today. ...

Vacations and breaks in our routines are great for body-mind-spirit rejuvenation.  They also allow a person to regroup and reconnect with themselves, their loved ones, family and friends. In this podcast, SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV 's host, Maryann Ridini Spencer, shares 5 Great Summer Retreat ideas. WATCH the  "Simply Delicious Living with Maryann ®" TV Show on PBS-TV and in First Run Syndcation....

The most important thing in life is to share quality time with those we love.  In this podcast, SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV 's host, Maryann Ridini Spencer, shares 8 Ways to enrich your life and to say I LOVE YOU. WATCH the  "Simply Delicious Living with Maryann ®" TV Show on PBS-TV and in First Run Syndcation. Visit:  SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV and for great recipes, cooking videos and creative livi...

Taking care of YOU is imiportant so that there will be enough of you for you and your family and friends!  In this podcast, SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV 's host, Maryann Ridini Spencer, shares some ideas on how you can "stay in your best zone." WATCH the  "Simply Delicious Living with Maryann ®" TV Show on PBS-TV and in First Run Syndcation. Visit:  SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV and for great recipes, co...

In this fast-paced world, we have to make sure we STOP and take the time to READ labels and WATCH what we're putting into our mouths.  For health and longevity, it's essential to make wise choices. In this podcast, SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV 's host, Maryann Ridini Spencer, shares some ideas on eating healthy and delicious. Visit:  SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV and also SEARCH Recipes & Cooking Videos...

Change in life is inevitable.  It happens when we prepare for it, and when we haven't.  Part of living successfully, or simply delicious living, is embracing change and even rejoicing in it. In this podcast, SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV 's host, Maryann Ridini Spencer, shares how to embrace change, set goals and visualize the life you desire with making a Life Board. Visit:  SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV...

Throughout the ages, Valentine's Day has been celebrated in many ways across the globe.  It's been recorded that Valentine's Day greetings date back to the Middle Ages, with written Valentine sentiments coming much later.  In this podcast by SimplyDeliciousLiving. TV's Maryann Ridini Spencer, Maryann talks about the history of St. Valentine and offers some great Valentine's Day ideas that will ins...

The November-December Holiday season is a great time to celebrate with family and friends.  However, while it's a joyous time, it can also be a stressful and demanding time.  Perhaps you'll have a houseful of guests?  If that's the case cleaning, cooking and entertaining can be daunting.  Maybe you have a lot of gifts to buy in a down economy or perhaps it will be the first season you'll be withou...