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Saturday, May 2
 

10:00am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Kickstart Your Weekend...Yoga with lululemon!
lululemon athletica grand ave is celebrating Mom's Rock! Expo by kicking things off with yoga! Ambassador Kathy Bertram will lead you through 30 minutes of yoga to leave you refreshed, relaxed and ready to take on the expo!  Check her out for a chance to win a lululemon yoga mat!

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Bertram

Kathy Bertram

Yoga Instructor & Ambassador, lululemon athletica grand avenue
“All things are possible for those who BELIEVE”! This is the phrase which drives kathy in all she does on and off her mat. She has proven it to be true time and time again in her experience as an NPC Bodybuilding competitor, traveling the US with a public school motivational speaking... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

10:30am PDT

KIDS CORNER—TPT's Peg + Cat Character Appearance
Come meet TPT's Peg + Cat!  Don't forget your cameras!

Speakers
avatar for TPT's Peg + Cat

TPT's Peg + Cat

PEG + CAT stars a spirited young girl named Peg and her best friend, a loveable, slightly goofy cat. Through engaging stories and physical comedy, PEG + CAT inspires preschool children to see math as exciting, accessible, and fun. Solve problems with PEG + CAT weekdays at 12:00 and... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for TPT

TPT

TPT
TPT is your trusted partner for bringing the best of educational, public media to you and the children in your lives – from favorite shows to community events, classroom resources, and more. Discover what TPT offers on air, online, and in your community!Website: tpt.orgFaceboo... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
3M Kids Corner

10:45am PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Minecraft - why your kids love it and why you should too!

What is this Minecraft of which the kids speak?  Join us for a live demonstration of Minecraft. Gain a better understanding of what it is and how it works. Also learn how it is being used as an educational tool in both schools and the home.


Sponsors
avatar for Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 10:45am - 11:05am PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

10:45am PDT

YOUR MONEY– Different Cards for Different Users & Rewards on Everyday Spend
Speakers
avatar for George Butkovich

George Butkovich

Card Sales Support Manager, AVP, U.S. Bank
Lifelong resident of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. George has been in the financial industry for over 10 years working in Mortgages, Branch Banking, Small Business and for the last four years, Credit Cards. Having seen both sides of the mortgage and credit card arena, he is well versed... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

11:00am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Foam Roller Myofascial
Join Tone 2 Day and learn to use your own body weight and a foam roller to perform a self-massage or myofascial release, break up trigger points, and soothe tight fascia while increasing blood flow and circulation to the soft tissues. ​

Speakers
avatar for Tone 2 Day

Tone 2 Day

Tone 2 Day


Saturday May 2, 2015 11:00am - 11:20am PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

11:00am PDT

REAL TALK—Overcoming Obstacles
Join Sarina LaMarche as we explore with Amy Ronneberg, mother, CFO and cancer survivor, what it has been like to battle breast cancer with two little children. In this honest and inspiring conversation we will get to the heart of the story – the fears, the challenges, the gifts, and the inspiration. You’ll have the opportunity to ask the real questions about what it is like to navigate the journey and what helped along the way.

Moderators
avatar for Sarina LaMarche

Sarina LaMarche

Counselor and Life Coach
A counselor and coach, Sarina LaMarche works with clients at all life stages across the U.S./Canada. Her unique approach has empowered people to bring more focus, energy, balance, and passion to their lives. With a Masters degree and more than fifteen years professional experience... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Amy Ronneberg

Amy Ronneberg

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Be The Match
Amy Ronneberg is the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Be The Match.  She is also a mom of 2 (four and two year old girls) and a wife balancing career, family, and in the fight of her life. Amy was diagnosed with breast cancer on May 7, 2013 after finding a lump... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Real Talk Stage

11:00am PDT

KIDS CORNER—"Workin' It Out" with TPT's SciGirls

Staying active is an important part of overall health. The key is to find activities that both raise your heart rate and that you enjoy doing. It is best to find a balance of aerobic activities for a healthy heart, strength training for strong muscles and bones, and activities that improve your flexibility to reduce injury. Join SciGirls to test out a variety of activities and find your favorite!  (limited seating)


Speakers
avatar for TPT's SciGirls

TPT's SciGirls

SciGirls, a PBS KIDS series created by Twin Cities Public Television, showcases curious, smart, real girls putting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to work. Each half-hour episode follows a different group of SciGirls and their mentors—female STEM professionals—as... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for 3M

3M

3M
3M is a science and technology company that creates.  For decades, 3M scientists and engineers have developed products that solve problems. 3M is also a company that cares – improving lives each day.  The mission of 3Mgives: To Improve Every Life through Innovative Giving in... Read More →
avatar for TPT

TPT

TPT
TPT is your trusted partner for bringing the best of educational, public media to you and the children in your lives – from favorite shows to community events, classroom resources, and more. Discover what TPT offers on air, online, and in your community!Website: tpt.orgFaceboo... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
3M Kids Corner

11:00am PDT

CAREER CORNER—Balancing Career & Mommyhood
How do you grow your career while you’re growing your kids? The work/life/family balance is something all moms strive for, but is as elusive as a rainbow unicorn with sparkles. As moms seek this seemingly unattainable balance, they can also unconsciously make decisions based on the way they think they “should be”,  unknowingly sabotaging their career goals. SO…how do you balance risks and rewards when attempting to balance your family with your career?

Monica Sauls and Marcey Uday-Riley of CCLT team up at Moms Rock! Expo to share facts and stories about real people (like you!) to help leave Anxiety behind, establish Balance, and move forward with new-found Confidence in order to succeed with your career and life transitions.

Speakers
avatar for Monica Sauls

Monica Sauls

Co-Owner, Career Coach & Workforce Strategist, CCLT
Monica is a workforce strategist, career coach, professional speaker, author, mom of two and co-founder of The Center for Career and Life Transitions (CCLT). CCLT is a training, coaching and consulting group that helps people in transition leave anxiety behind, establish balance and... Read More →
avatar for Marcey Uday-Riley

Marcey Uday-Riley

Co-Founder & Sr. HR Consultant, CCLT
Marcey is a Senior HR Consultant, speaker, facilitator, author, coach, MSW, CPT, mom of 7 and co-founder of The Center for Career and Life Transitions (CCLT). CCLT is a training, coaching and consulting group that helps people in transition leave anxiety behind, establish balance... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Career Corner

11:00am PDT

COOKING—"Hungry Girl's Top 5 Must-Haves!"
Hungry MOMS! Set yourself up for guilt-free cooking success! Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien, TV personality & New York Times best-selling author, will present 5 HUNGRY GIRL MUST-HAVES for your kitchen! Plus, sample two healthy, easy recipes your whole family will love from her new cookbook, The Hungry Girl Diet Cookbook! There will also be prizes, goodie bags & more!  Lisa will be doing a book signing of her new cookbook immediately following her segment at 12pm.

Speakers
avatar for Lisa Lillien

Lisa Lillien

New York Times Best Selling Author & Creator, Hungry Girl
Hungry Girl is not a nutritionist. She's just hungry. Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) is a New York Times best-selling author and the creator of the Hungry Girl brand. She is the founder of www.hungry-girl.com, the free daily email service that entertains and informs hungry people everywhere. Lisa is a typical woman battling the same food issues most females struggle with every day. She considers herself a “foodologist,” not because she has some kind of fancy degree, but because she... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Cooking Stage

11:00am PDT

FASHION & BEAUTY—Shopping Consignment: Look Fabulous & Get Some Extra Cash!

Join Arnetta Dill, owner of upscale consignment boutique, Restyle Minneapolis, as she shares her expertise with moms on how to look fabulous at any size on a budget. She will also sher her tips on how to cleanout and organize your closets and put cash in your pockets!  Why not consign and get some extra cash and save our land fills. Americans send 10.5 million tons of clothing to landfills every year. Let's go Green!!!!!


Speakers
avatar for Arnetta Dill

Arnetta Dill

Owner, ReStyle Minneapolis
As a mother of 2 and owner of a successful upscale consignment business, Arnetta will share her expertise with moms on how to look fabulous on a budget.  She is styling women everyday of all sizes and helping them achieve their desired looks at her upscale consignment boutique Restyle... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Fashion & Beauty Stage

11:00am PDT

MAIN STAGE—Moms in the Media: "Balancing It All....Seriously?!"
Balancing it all?  Seriously?!!  Join 6 of Minnesota's own Moms in the Media as they candidly share their tips on how they master or NOT the elusive work/life balance all moms face!  Don't miss this rare chance to see inside the lives of some of our favorite Moms in the Media that we see everyday on our tv's or hear on our radios.  This is sure to be a must see!  

Moderators
avatar for Twila Dang

Twila Dang

Radio Talk Show Host & Blogger, myTalk 107.1
Twila Dang a twenty-year resident of Minnesota and a graduate of Hamline University where She majored in Psychology and Sociology.  She is a married mother of three school age children. Twila is the owner and operator of a blog called Pop Culture Parent (http:/popcultureparent.c... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Angela Davis

Angela Davis

Anchor, WCCO-TV
Angela Davis anchors for WCCO on Sunday nights at 5:30m and 10pm and reports during the week.  Prior to anchoring on Sunday evenings, Angela anchored the weekday morning and noon newscasts.  Angela holds a journalism degree from the University of Maryland, College Park and grew... Read More →
avatar for Karla Hult

Karla Hult

Reporter, Kare 11
Karla Hult is an award-winning, veteran reporter for KARE 11 News. She attended St. Olaf College and graduated magna cum laude in 1995, majoring in English and Political Science. She was also inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society. She later graduated with a Master's... Read More →
avatar for Colleen Lindstrom

Colleen Lindstrom

Host of Colleen and Bradley, myTalk 107.1
Colleen Lindstrom is a Gracie Award winning broadcaster who has been with myTalk 107.1 since it’s infancy over a dozen years ago. Currently the host of Colleen and Bradley from noon-3, Colleen is the mom to an 8 year-old boy, and 5 year-old boy/girl twins and lives in the Lake Nokomis... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Ries

Elizabeth Ries

Host, Twin Cities Live
Elizabeth was born in Cambridge, Minnesota but graduated from Apple Valley High School. After receiving her B.A. in journalism and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she jumped into TV news in Duluth, Minnesota.  From Duluth Elizabeth moved to Green Bay... Read More →
avatar for Mandy Tadych

Mandy Tadych

Executive Producer, Twin Cities Live
Mandy is the Executive Producer and creator of the afternoon show, "Twin Cities Live" on 5 Eyewitness News.  For this "lifestyle" show, she calls all the shots. Mandy helps guide her team in producing all the content for the show.  She also supervises all operations including the... Read More →
avatar for Lee Valsvik

Lee Valsvik

TV Personality, Kare 11
Born and raised in Stillwater and still living in Stillwater with her partner Holly and her two kids Max and Kiki! My radio career began in Hutchinson at KDUZ (1981-1982). I've worked at Metro Traffic Control, KSTP-AM (1986-1988), KDWB-FM with Steve Cochran (1988-1993) with Dave Ryan... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Main Stage

11:25am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Hip Hop Dance Moves
Hip Hop is a fun and effective way to burn calories and get your heart pumping. Join Pazazz for this high-impact cardio workout engages the entire body and helps you build muscle tone while having fun! 

Speakers

Saturday May 2, 2015 11:25am - 11:45am PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

11:30am PDT

KIDS CORNER—TPT's Peg + Cat Character Appearance
Come meet TPT's Peg + Cat!  Don't forget your cameras!

Speakers
avatar for TPT's Peg + Cat

TPT's Peg + Cat

PEG + CAT stars a spirited young girl named Peg and her best friend, a loveable, slightly goofy cat. Through engaging stories and physical comedy, PEG + CAT inspires preschool children to see math as exciting, accessible, and fun. Solve problems with PEG + CAT weekdays at 12:00 and... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for TPT

TPT

TPT
TPT is your trusted partner for bringing the best of educational, public media to you and the children in your lives – from favorite shows to community events, classroom resources, and more. Discover what TPT offers on air, online, and in your community!Website: tpt.orgFaceboo... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

11:45am PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—The family that plays together stays together - having fun with technology!

Everyone likes fun! In this demonstration we will be discussing services and devices for home entertainment. See how the Xbox One can be used not only as a gaming console with the latest and greatest games, but as the centerpiece of your home entertainment center. We will also explain other services Microsoft offers in entertainment such Xbox Music and Video.



Sponsors
avatar for Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 11:45am - 12:05pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

11:45am PDT

YOUR MONEY— Don't be a Victim! Learn about new fraud trends that can affect anyone at any time!
Speakers
avatar for Deb Budinger

Deb Budinger

Senior Fraud Investigator, U.S. Bank Corporate Security Operations
As a Senior Fraud Investigator, Deb investigates internal and external fraud. Deb works to prevent fraud losses for customers, employees as well as the company. Deb keeps up to date on fraud trends, especially internet scams that can affect anyone. Deb speaks at fraud seminars targeted... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

11:50am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Pilates Mat Core Class
Pilates fundamentals with Tone 2 Day -- light resistance training will tone, sculpt and lengthen your muscles! It will increase your stamina, and transform your body to one of balance and strength!​

Speakers
avatar for Tone 2 Day

Tone 2 Day

Tone 2 Day


Saturday May 2, 2015 11:50am - 12:10pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

12:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—"Stress Less: A Mother's Guide to Improved Well Being"
Gain credible and useful insights on how to manage stress, reach personal goals, and find balance in your daily life from well-known personal trainer and nutrition coach Laura Horne of MAGNA.

Speakers
avatar for Laura Horne

Laura Horne

Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, MAGNA
I found my inspiration to become a certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach after having my two amazing, spirited children. It was while I was trying to lose the extra baby-weight from child number two, I realized how energized exercise made me feel. Nutrition became an important... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

12:00pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—"Parachute Parade" with TPT's SciGirls

Skydivers rely on parachutes to slow them down as they fall from frightening heights. Parachutes catch air and create drag, a force that works against gravity. Parachutes are usually large and made of lightweight materials, so they create the most drag possible without adding a lot of weight. Join SciGirls and hone your families’ engineering skills and create a parachute that helps a toy minifigure reach the ground slowly and safely!  (limited seating)


Speakers
avatar for TPT's SciGirls

TPT's SciGirls

SciGirls, a PBS KIDS series created by Twin Cities Public Television, showcases curious, smart, real girls putting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to work. Each half-hour episode follows a different group of SciGirls and their mentors—female STEM professionals—as... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for 3M

3M

3M
3M is a science and technology company that creates.  For decades, 3M scientists and engineers have developed products that solve problems. 3M is also a company that cares – improving lives each day.  The mission of 3Mgives: To Improve Every Life through Innovative Giving in... Read More →
avatar for TPT

TPT

TPT
TPT is your trusted partner for bringing the best of educational, public media to you and the children in your lives – from favorite shows to community events, classroom resources, and more. Discover what TPT offers on air, online, and in your community!Website: tpt.orgFaceboo... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

12:00pm PDT

CAREER CORNER—Flexible Work Options for Moms

Check back soon for full segment description.

 


Speakers
avatar for Sarah Moberg

Sarah Moberg

Director, Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, General Mills
Sarah Moberg has worked at General Mills for over 18 years in a variety of roles across our Innovation, Technology, and Quality function, as well Supply Chain. Currently, she is a Director in our Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition, leading our Science to Business Team. Her career... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Career Corner

12:00pm PDT

COOKING—"Baking With Your Kids & Making Memories!"
Measuring, mixing, tasting and baking your favorite recipe with your kids can be so much fun. We loathe the mess and treasure the memories as we laugh and smile and enjoy our just-baked desserts. Join Junita Flowers of Favorable Treats as she shows you a few quick recipes including her yummy Apple Cinnamon Muffins that you can enjoy creating with your kids at every age. From snapping flour-faced selfies with your preschooler while measuring dry ingredients to packaging your delicious creations and giving them as gifts, we will inspire you to LIVE in the moment, LOVE the experience and of course…BAKE MUFFINS!

Speakers
avatar for Junita Flowers Cathey

Junita Flowers Cathey

Owner & Baker, Favorable Treats
Sitting in the hot kitchen with the oven preheating and a small electric fan circulating warm air, the small table was covered with farm fresh eggs, freshly churned butter and other baking ingredients. My grandmother sat mixing her delicious homemade baked cookies, cakes and southern... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Truvia

Truvia

Truvia
The best sweetness comes from nature. Truvía® sweetener is natural, great-tasting sweetness born from the leaves of the stevia plant. Be sure to attend our baking segments on the Cooking Stage at Moms Rock! Expo with Baker Junita Flowers Cathey.  Free Truvía® samples for all... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Cooking Stage

12:00pm PDT

FASHION & BEAUTY—Beauty Makeovers
Check back soon for full segment description.

Saturday May 2, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Fashion & Beauty Stage

12:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—Keynote: Lee Woodruff "Superwoman Is a Myth"
If you are a woman in today’s world, chances are you have become a multi-tasking maniac. And there is so much pressure on us all to do everything well. One small misstep, one crisis, one unexpected or unplanned event and the whole apparatus can feel as if it’s wobbling badly. Lee Woodruff shares her story and connects with us as a daughter, mother, friend, working woman and caregiver. She also draws on some of the life lessons and experiences she chronicled in her number one best-seller In an Instant, which details her family's journey of recovery after her husband Bob was injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq. She shares her tips on how we can all learn to check the “cape” at the door and still tap into our own superpowers!

Speakers
avatar for Lee Woodruff

Lee Woodruff

New York Times Best Selling Author, CBS This Morning's Contributing Reporter
Lee Woodruff knows that life can change in an instant. One minute, you’re a successful freelance writer and businesswoman, mother of four children, and wife of Bob Woodruff, the newly appointed co-anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight. The next minute, your life turns upside down... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Main Stage

12:00pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillien
Come meet New York Times Bestselling author, Lisa Lillien as she signs copies of her new book, "The Hungry Girl Diet Cookbook—Healthy Recipes for Mix-n-Match Meals & Snacks"

Speakers
avatar for Lisa Lillien

Lisa Lillien

New York Times Best Selling Author & Creator, Hungry Girl
Hungry Girl is not a nutritionist. She's just hungry. Lisa Lillien (a.k.a. Hungry Girl) is a New York Times best-selling author and the creator of the Hungry Girl brand. She is the founder of www.hungry-girl.com, the free daily email service that entertains and informs hungry people everywhere. Lisa is a typical woman battling the same food issues most females struggle with every day. She considers herself a “foodologist,” not because she has some kind of fancy degree, but because she... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Barnes & Noble Booth

12:15pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Upper: Stand Proud!
Join Tiffany Traning for these exercises that strengthen and tone your upper body through development of a strong core/back and shapely arms encouraging you to stand proud and tall in your summer tank top.

Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Training

Tiffany Training

Tiffany Training provides health & wellness transformation through personalized training, nutrition counseling and behavior management.  No gym membership needed. No neon workout clothes required. Workout in your home while your children nap! Our dedicated team members come to you... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 12:15pm - 12:35pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

12:45pm PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Managing your life - how you can do it all with the tools you already have in your hands and home!
Learn more about how devices, software and services can help you make the most out of your day. Keep things like shopping lists, recipes, important documents and to-do lists organized and mobile across all your devices using OneNote. Also, meet Microsoft’s virtual personal assistant Cortana and learn more about setting up synced calendars. 

Sponsors
avatar for Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 12:45pm - 1:05pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

12:45pm PDT

YOUR MONEY— Don't be a Victim! Learn about new fraud trends that can affect anyone at any time!
Speakers
avatar for Deb Budinger

Deb Budinger

Senior Fraud Investigator, U.S. Bank Corporate Security Operations
As a Senior Fraud Investigator, Deb investigates internal and external fraud. Deb works to prevent fraud losses for customers, employees as well as the company. Deb keeps up to date on fraud trends, especially internet scams that can affect anyone. Deb speaks at fraud seminars targeted... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 12:45pm - 1:15pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

12:50pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Soul Line Dance "The Wobble"!
Come out and learn the latest soul line dance “The Wobble" with Tina Jackson's Gotta Dance. These dances are all the rage...you've seen them done at weddings, family reunions and company events. It's a fun way to get your body moving. Soul Line Dancing is good for the mind, body and soul.​

Speakers

Saturday May 2, 2015 12:50pm - 1:10pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

1:00pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—Book Reading: Tiffney Cambridge "The Little Girl Who Lost Her Smile"
Join Tiffney Cambridge, author of new children’s book, “The Little Girl Who Lost Her Smile"  as she does a live reading of her book.  She wrote this book for her children and her students who have experienced separation and divorce because she too is a parent in this same situation, co-parenting her two children with her ex-finance. Her hope is that children as well as their parents will gain a better understanding of what it means to be a child living and being loved in two separate homes.

Tiffney will be signing copies of her book immediately following her reading in her booth!

Speakers
avatar for Tiffney Cambridge

Tiffney Cambridge

Co-Star & Children's Book Author, VH1's "Marrying The Game"
Tiffney Lynn Cambridge knows children all to well! She has been an educator teaching inner city youth in the Inglewood Unified School District for over 17 years. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Tiffney has earned her Masters degree in Multicultural Education... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 1:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

1:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—Style Show: Loving & Dressing All Body Shapes!
Body shape is all about proportion, and style is about dressing those proportions to look and feel your best, every day.  Nevertheless, body shapes generally fall into four categories: apple, pear, hourglass and rectangle. You may find you neatly fit into one category, or you may be a blend of two or more categories.  Body changes due to fluctuation in weight, aging or having babies can complicate this even further.     

Never fear! Once you understand your body shape, you can easily dress to play up your best features.  To help us navigate this flawlessly is style expert Jodi Mayers from Corset Styling & Fashion Boutique in Edina.  She’ll be on the main stage on Sunday helping us understand how to dress our bodies and which fashion trends to embrace or avoid!

Speakers
avatar for Jodi Mayers

Jodi Mayers

Owner & Lead Stylist, Corset Styling & Fashion Boutique
Jodi is the Owner & Lead Stylist of Corset Styling & Fashion Boutique.  She is the go-to fashion advisor on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live, as well as KARE11 News at 4 and the Saturday Morning Show. She has been tapped regularly to speak on working wardrobe strategies for businesses including... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Main Stage

1:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—"Cawfeetawk" LIVE with Jaime Primak Sullivan
Join Jaime Primak Sullivan for an intimate and engaging LIVE version of her wildly popular Facebook "Cawfeetawk" series.   This girl keeps it all the way real!  You won't want to miss this one!  She will be talking After "We Do"...  Mommyhood & Marriage -- the good and the bad and making it work regardless.

Speakers
avatar for Jaime Primak Sullivan

Jaime Primak Sullivan

Creator & Star, Bravo's "Jersey Belle"
Entertainment publicist Jaime Primak Sullivan is the Founder and President of Bridge and Tunnel Entertainment, a full-service public relations and strategic marketing agency founded in 2005. A year after she began, Jaime took her business to Los Angeles, and single handedly launched... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

1:00pm PDT

COOKING—The secret to making THE BEST Sweet Potato Pie!

Join Rose McGee as she takes you on a cultural food journey and learn how to make the sacred dessert of black culture – the BEST sweet potato pie!


Speakers
avatar for Rose McGee

Rose McGee

Owner, Deep Roots Gourmet Desserts
Rose McGee is owner of Deep Roots Gourmet Desserts and creator of the “Sweet Potato Comfort Pie” concept – a catalyst for building and strengthening community. Her award-winning sweet potato pie was a guest in Washington D.C. during the 2008 Inauguration of President Obama that... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Cooking Stage

1:00pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Lee Woodruff
Come meet New York Times Best Selling Author, Lee Woodruff as she signs copies of her books "In An Instant—A Family's Journey of Love and Healing" and "Imperfectly Imperfect"

Speakers
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Lee Woodruff

New York Times Best Selling Author, CBS This Morning's Contributing Reporter
Lee Woodruff knows that life can change in an instant. One minute, you’re a successful freelance writer and businesswoman, mother of four children, and wife of Bob Woodruff, the newly appointed co-anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight. The next minute, your life turns upside down... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Barnes & Noble Booth

1:15pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Awesome Arms and Abs!
Join Tiffany Training for a fun blend of both beginning and advanced exercise techniques that will tighten and sculpt your dream physique. 

Speakers
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Tiffany Training

Tiffany Training provides health & wellness transformation through personalized training, nutrition counseling and behavior management.  No gym membership needed. No neon workout clothes required. Workout in your home while your children nap! Our dedicated team members come to you... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 1:15pm - 1:35pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

1:30pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Tiffney Cambridge
Come meet Tiffney Cambridge as she signs copies of her new children's book, "The Little Girl Who Lost Her Smile"


Saturday May 2, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Booth #125

1:40pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Soul Line Dance "Happy"!
Come out and learn the latest soul line dance "Happy" with Tina Jackson's Gotta Dance! Line dances are all the rage!  You've seen them done at weddings, family reunions and company events. It's a fun way to get your body moving. Soul Line Dancing is good for the mind, body and soul.​

Speakers

Saturday May 2, 2015 1:40pm - 2:00pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

1:45pm PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Education - More A’s in school
Need ideas to improve education at school and at home? Topics include an overview of the Office suite tools, including OneNote for taking and organizing notes. See how you can use Bing to research more efficiently, then use that research to write reports easily with Microsoft Word. We will also showcase how the Surface Pro 3 can be a valuable tool in education.

Sponsors
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Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 1:45pm - 2:05pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

1:45pm PDT

YOUR MONEY— Get a Head Start on College: Real Steps for College Planning
Speakers
avatar for Heather Patrek

Heather Patrek

Certified Financial Planner & Financial Advisor, U.S. Bancorp
Heather Patrek, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Financial Advisor at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., will share her expertise on how to pay for college and other insights learned from advising women on financial matters in the Twin Cities since 2002. As a wife, mother... Read More →

Sponsors
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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

2:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—"Mommy Milestones" Celebrating Our Mommy Moments!
This high energy and hilarious presentation by Lanelle Vasichek breaks the mold. Mommy Milestones was created to recognize and celebrate the moments often missed in our busy lives; some milestones are life-changing (many we would like to forget).  You probably won’t learn how to become more organized, lose the last 10 pounds or even get on track to better meal planning, instead we will laugh at our desperate times and sleepless nights.  An interactive, hysterically tender session that will inspire you to enjoy all of the stages of motherhood. 

Speakers
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Lanelle Vasichek

Author, Celebrate the Mommy Milestones™
A first time author and noted marketing consultant, Lanelle Vasichek believes there is a reason to celebrate the ordinary each and every day. Her new release Celebrate the Mommy Milestones™, has been dubbed by critics as a "hysterically tender, playful take on motherhood…a fresh... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

2:00pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—Make Color-Changing, Bubbling Magic Potion with the Kitchen Pantry Scientist
Bring your kids to the 3M STEM Stage in the Kids Corner where mom of three, Liz Heinecke, will teach you how to be the most fun mom on the block with easy, kid-friendly science experiments using stuff you have around the house, like Egg-in-a-Bottle, Paper Bag Volcanos, Tie-Dye Milk, Fizzy Balloons, Marshmallow Slingshots, Foaming Slime and Alien Monster Eggs. Then, kids and moms can do a hands-on experiment with “Magic Potion”, made from red cabbage juice.  (limited seating)

Speakers
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Liz Heinecke

Author & Scientist, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
I have a M.S. in Bacteriology and an undergraduate degree in art.  After doing medical research for ten years, I now stay at home in Edina, Minnesota with my three kids, culturing more germs than ever! Science can be as easy as baking.  I encourage parents to open their kitchen... Read More →

Sponsors
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3M

3M
3M is a science and technology company that creates.  For decades, 3M scientists and engineers have developed products that solve problems. 3M is also a company that cares – improving lives each day.  The mission of 3Mgives: To Improve Every Life through Innovative Giving in... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

2:00pm PDT

CAREER CORNER—How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Career
LinkedIn expert Sandy Zeiszler, owner of MoxzClicks, will share tips of the trade for creating a completely optimized, magnetic LinkedIn profile that will attract your ideal employer or best referral partner. 

Speakers
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Sandy Zeiszler

Owner & LinkedIn Expert, MoxzClicks
Sandy Zeiszler is a LinkedIn trainer, consultant and speaker. An expert in helping professionals build their online reputations through hands-on step-by-step instruction in small group workshops or individual training. Sandy is passionate about helping individuals break down the overwhelm... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Career Corner

2:00pm PDT

COOKING—"Crock Pot Cookin' - A Busy Mama's Secret Weapon!"
Busy?  Aren’t we all!  A busy mom’s secret weapon for years has been the crock pot!  Learn from Chef Anna Klimmek of Happy Food MN how to make simple crock pot meals like her signature “Pantry Pot Roast” that will have dinner ready to go when you get home after a busy day.  She will also share her tips like creating your own chicken stock to cooking simple and easy family meals your family is sure to love.  

Speakers
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Chef Anna Klimmek

Owner & Personal Chef, Happy Food MN
I am a Personal Chef in Minneapolis. I love food, hate the cold and use the former to cope with the latter. I am a mom to my amazing nine year old daughter who inspires me every day. That inspiration has set me on this path as Owner and Chef at Happy Food MN, in an effort to put my... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Cooking Stage

2:00pm PDT

FASHION & BEAUTY—"Dump The Frump" The Mommy Makeover
Lindsey Kuhn, creative director and lead stylist of Fashion Fix, will show you how to go from frumpy to fabulous!  Lindsey will show you how to transform everyday outfits from undone to put together!  She'll teach you what essentials should be in every woman's closet, and how to wear and outfit them for maximum style.  Have fashion frustrations?  Lindsey will help you overcome your style woes with an audience question and answer time during this presentation.

Speakers
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Lindsey Kuhn

Founder & Lead Stylist, Fashion Fix
Lindsey Kuhn, founder and lead stylist of Fashion Fix, has been professionally styling and shopping for women in the Twin Cities for over a decade.  Most recently she has become the queen of the 'Mommy Make Over'!  Helping moms dump the frump and find their style.  Her mission... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Fashion & Beauty Stage

2:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—Keynote: Tamera Mowry-Housley
Join Tamera for an honest and real discussion about work/life balance, adding a second child into the mix, and what it means to be biracial and have a biracial child.

Speakers
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Tamera Mowry-Housley

Children's Book Author, Co-Host of The Real
Actor, producer, host, author and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley is taking Hollywood by storm. Named to Ebony magazine’s power 100 list, Tamera landed a coveted co-host spot on the syndicated multi-racial daytime talk show The Real. Tamera keeps it real alongside co-hosts Tamar... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Main Stage

2:05pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Glorious Glutes!
Join Tiffany Training and ignite your metabolism to kick your rear into gear and keep burning fat long after this workout ends!

Speakers
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Tiffany Training

Tiffany Training provides health & wellness transformation through personalized training, nutrition counseling and behavior management.  No gym membership needed. No neon workout clothes required. Workout in your home while your children nap! Our dedicated team members come to you... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 2:05pm - 2:25pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

2:30pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Hip Hop Dance Moves
Hip Hop is a fun and effective way to burn calories and get your heart pumping. Join Pazazz for this high-impact cardio workout engages the entire body and helps you build muscle tone while having fun! 

Speakers

Saturday May 2, 2015 2:30pm - 2:50pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

2:30pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Liz Heinecke
Come and meet the Kitchen Pantry Scientist, Liz Heinecke as she signs copies of her book, "Kitchen Science Lab For Kids"

Speakers
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Liz Heinecke

Author & Scientist, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
I have a M.S. in Bacteriology and an undergraduate degree in art.  After doing medical research for ten years, I now stay at home in Edina, Minnesota with my three kids, culturing more germs than ever! Science can be as easy as baking.  I encourage parents to open their kitchen... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Barnes & Noble Booth

2:45pm PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Keeping in touch - staying connected with your family while you're working, learning, or playing!
Skype/O365 is a powerful tool that can help you stay virtually connected face-to-face to those who are near and far. Stop by the Microsoft Booth for a live demonstration teaching the different forms and functions of Skype. 

Sponsors
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Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 2:45pm - 3:05pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

2:45pm PDT

YOUR MONEY— Retirement Realities for Women: Realsteps to a financially secure future
Speakers
avatar for Angie O'Leary

Angie O'Leary

Head of Investment Solutions, U.S. Bank Wealth Management
Angie O’Leary heads up the Investment Solutions group for U.S. Bank’s Wealth Management division providing investment products and platform solutions for the personal trust and broker dealer/RIA (USBI). Angie brings more than 20 years of financial industry experience to the organization... Read More →

Sponsors
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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

2:55pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Strong, Confident, & Powerful—Kickboxing and Awareness
Join the I AM Inititative and execute some basic self-defense & kickboxing moves as well as learning tools for living an empowered life.  By the end of this short class you'll know how to protect yourself in the world, living in alignment with your values and ideals.

Speakers
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I AM Initiative

I AM Initiative


Saturday May 2, 2015 2:55pm - 3:15pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

3:00pm PDT

COOKING—Guilt Free Desserts
Do you yearn for a delicious dessert, but have committed to a diet? Former fat girl Jenn will share her tastiest baking substitutes to make guilt-free desserts that you will love! These desserts will pump up the protein and fiber without tasting like cardboard.

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Espinosa-Goswami

Jennifer Espinosa-Goswami

Owner & Health Coach, Weightless
Jenn Espinosa-Goswami is a former fat girl who is passionate about helping busy and frustrated women get their body back. She does this through health coaching, motivational speaking, and blogging at Weightless. A member of the National Weight Control Registry, Jenn has been feat... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Cooking Stage

3:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—A Gift for a Lifetime: Quality Child Care
Give your child a gift for a lifetime; quality early child care and education. Karen Fogolin, associate director of Child Care Aware of Minnesota will talk about a new statewide program, Parent Aware. Parent Aware works with families to help them find the quality child care and early education programs their children need to succeed in school and in life. Come and hear about the tools and resources that will help you make an informed decision about your child care and early education choices and give your child a gift for a lifetime!

Speakers
avatar for Karen Fogolin

Karen Fogolin

Associate Director, Child Care Aware Minnesota
Karen Fogolin is the Associate Director for Child Care Aware Minnesota. She has been working in the field of early care and education for over 30 years supporting child care practitioners and parents as they work in partnership to prepare young children for lifelong success. Karen... Read More →

Exhibitors
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Parent Aware

Parent Aware is a search partner, working side-by-side with families to help them find the quality care and education their children need to succeed. Stop by our booth to learn about the free resources we offer to help you make informed choices about high-quality care for your ch... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

3:00pm PDT

CAREER CORNER—"Professional Pivot - Transforming Your Personal Brand"
Join Monica Sauls of CCLT as she helps us discover your career voice and create a career benefit statement, the conscious (verbal and written) expression of your individual “career voice.” It is a personal brand statement helping you convey your mission and objectives to others in a way that describes the value to them. The career benefit statement is a concise and compelling description of you. It can be added to your resume, portfolio, and even verbally shared during an interview.

Participants will learn:
• How to develop a well-thought-out, robust, yet concise career benefit statement.
• How to identify transferable skills for your career transition plan and benefit statement.
• How to establish a Total Package Professional Brand™ on and off line.
• How to sell your new brand to your boss, human resources, recruiters and hiring managers

Speakers
avatar for Monica Sauls

Monica Sauls

Co-Owner, Career Coach & Workforce Strategist, CCLT
Monica is a workforce strategist, career coach, professional speaker, author, mom of two and co-founder of The Center for Career and Life Transitions (CCLT). CCLT is a training, coaching and consulting group that helps people in transition leave anxiety behind, establish balance and... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Career Corner

3:00pm PDT

FASHION & BEAUTY—"Dash & Go Makeovers"
Natural beauty for busy Moms!  Discover how to have radiant skin and a classic daytime look with the Dash and Go makeover with Arbonne International. Learn custom skin care and express color tips to create your special look in just a few minutes each day.

Speakers
avatar for Andrea Bouzrara

Andrea Bouzrara

A Regional Vice President, Arbonne International
Andrea Bouzrara is a Regional Vice President with Arbonne International and has 10+ years experience in creating health and beauty from the inside out.  Andrea is also a professional make-up artist and has worked in the print, bridal and runway arena for over a decade.  Her specialty... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fashion & Beauty Stage

3:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—College Planning Blueprint
Join Kristin Edwards as she guides you through the three phases of college planning. Her balanced, organized, and stress free approach to college planning will give you the blueprint you need to make the right decisions for your child’s future—decisions that will have a lasting and lifelong impact. Learn how to identify “Best Fit” colleges, how to navigate the financial aid system, how to build a stress free testing strategy that will work for your student, and how to enjoy the process. 

AND... U.S. Bank's Heather Patrek will clearly explain how the 529 Minnesota College Savings Plan works! 

Speakers
avatar for Kristin Edwards

Kristin Edwards

Member of the Executive Team, Wallin Education Partners
As an educator, non-profit Executive, and educational consultant, Kristin Edwards has impacted college access and success for Minnesota high school students for over a decade. She knows that the “one size fits all” approach doesn’t work for Minnesota students. Her individualized... Read More →
avatar for Heather Patrek

Heather Patrek

Certified Financial Planner & Financial Advisor, U.S. Bancorp
Heather Patrek, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Financial Advisor at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., will share her expertise on how to pay for college and other insights learned from advising women on financial matters in the Twin Cities since 2002. As a wife, mother... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Main Stage

3:00pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Tamera Mowry-Housley
Come meet Tamera Mowry-Housley as she signs copies of her brand new book, "Twintuition Double Vision"

Speakers
avatar for Tamera Mowry-Housley

Tamera Mowry-Housley

Children's Book Author, Co-Host of The Real
Actor, producer, host, author and entrepreneur Tamera Mowry-Housley is taking Hollywood by storm. Named to Ebony magazine’s power 100 list, Tamera landed a coveted co-host spot on the syndicated multi-racial daytime talk show The Real. Tamera keeps it real alongside co-hosts Tamar... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Barnes & Noble Booth

3:20pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Get Your Pelvis Back!
Join Tone 2 Day to learn to bring awareness, strength, and stability to your pelvic floor and core muscles and enhance your overall fitness level.  

Speakers
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Tone 2 Day

Tone 2 Day


Saturday May 2, 2015 3:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

3:30pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—"Rock Your Kid's Birthday Parties with Printables!"
Want to learn how to throw a personalized party like the ones you see all over Pinterest but don’t have those huge budgets to pull them off?  Style & design expert, Tonya Coleman, owner of Soiree Event Design, will share her signature “Girlfriend Tips” on how to throw an amazing personalized birthday party for your kids without breaking the bank by using custom designed printables!

Speakers
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Tonya Coleman

Owner & Creative Director, Soiree Event Design
Tonya Coleman is a mom of 5 and owner & creative director of Soiree Event Design—an event styling & graphic design studio specializing in coordinating and styling events, styled shoots for brands, graphic design and branding. Our online shop: Soiree-EventDesignShop.com features all of our signature, personalized party printables now available as both DIY downloads or Ready to Use printed decor that will come to you printed and assembled to make your event truly unique and memorable.  She shares all her tips and tricks, DIY tutorials and party... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

3:30pm PDT

COOKING—"Latin Made Easy!"
Spice up your cooking with award-winning and bestselling author Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard.  Discover how to make quick and easy Latin recipes in minutes and indulge in tastings of her scrumptious cuisine, such as Pollo all Jocon-chicken in cilantro and tomatillo sauce and Guatemalan Vegetable Rice. Amalia will share ingredient shopping tips, healthy cooking techniques, and cultural tidbits of Guatemalan cooking.  She will be signing books following her demonstration.

Speakers
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Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Chef & Award Winning Author
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a wife, mother, business owner, Latin food and culture writer, speaker, recipe developer, and chef-author of Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair, winner of 9 international awards. She is currently working on her second book... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Cooking Stage

3:45pm PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Protect your family - tips and tricks to keep your family safe!
With the power of today's technology immediately connecting you and your children to information and other people, do you realize that other people also have access to you and your children? As a mom, how do you ensure your family benefits from today's technologies, while protecting your family's privacy?  How do you ensure your children are using technology in a safe and responsible way?  How do you prevent your children from inadvertently downloading malicious or elicit content, or purchasing software?  Come visit us at the Microsoft booth to learn tips and tricks about how to protect your family.   

Sponsors
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Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 3:45pm - 4:05pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

3:45pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Armor Yourself—Kickboxing and Empowered Thinking!
Join the I AM Initiative for this fun class—a combination of boxing, calisthenics, and kickboxing moves with positive thinking and self-protection added to the mix. Get your heart rate turned up with cool moves and your heart space turned on with positive attitude shifts that will help you stand up for yourself and take control of your destiny. 

Speakers
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I AM Initiative

I AM Initiative


Saturday May 2, 2015 3:45pm - 4:10pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

3:45pm PDT

YOUR MONEY— Retirement Realities for Women: Realsteps to a financially secure future
Speakers
avatar for Angie O'Leary

Angie O'Leary

Head of Investment Solutions, U.S. Bank Wealth Management
Angie O’Leary heads up the Investment Solutions group for U.S. Bank’s Wealth Management division providing investment products and platform solutions for the personal trust and broker dealer/RIA (USBI). Angie brings more than 20 years of financial industry experience to the organization... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Saturday May 2, 2015 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

4:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—Keynote: Nicole Ryan
Speakers
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Nicole Ryan

Co-Host, The Morning Mashup on SiriusXM Radio
Nicole Ryan is co-host of the popular on-air show The Morning Mashup on SiriusXM Radio. Nicole has also landed appearances on the Chelsea Lately Show, VH1 Morning Buzz, Guys Big Bite and also proudly hosts her own show on Fuse called The United States of Hip Hop. As a brand ambassador... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Main Stage

4:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—"7 Secrets to an Organized Life!"
For moms, every day brings the challenge for getting or staying organized. And if that skill doesn’t come naturally to you, it’s only a matter of time before you feel drowned in chaos!  Join Louise Kurzeka for this fast-paced and fun demonstration that will take the mystique out of getting organized and show you how the “experts” do it. Lots of practical and sustainable ideas will get you back on track to an organized life.

Speakers
avatar for Louise Kurzeka

Louise Kurzeka

Co-Founder, Everything’s Together®
Louise Kurzeka has been working with people who want to make the most of their time and get the best use of their space since 1992.  Co-founder of Everything’s Together®, she is a nationally recognized organizing expert and popular seminar presenter to companies such as 3M, Best... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 4:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

4:15pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Booty Blast!
Tone your 'assets' with Tone 2 Day while focusing on developing muscles in the lower body, including abdominals, obliques, lower back, glutes (butt) and legs. An intensive booty school workout to give you curves and shape!  

Speakers
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Tone 2 Day

Tone 2 Day


Saturday May 2, 2015 4:15pm - 4:35pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

4:15pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Chef Amalia Damgaard
Come meet Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, award winning & best selling author as she signs copies of her book, Amalia's Guatemalan Kitchen—Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair.

Speakers
avatar for Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Chef & Award Winning Author
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a wife, mother, business owner, Latin food and culture writer, speaker, recipe developer, and chef-author of Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair, winner of 9 international awards. She is currently working on her second book... Read More →



Saturday May 2, 2015 4:15pm - 4:45pm PDT
Barnes & Noble Booth
 
Sunday, May 3
 

10:00am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Pilates Mat Core Class
Pilates fundamentals with Tone 2 Day -- light resistance training will tone, sculpt and lengthen your muscles! It will increase your stamina, and transform your body to one of balance and strength!​

Speakers
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Tone 2 Day

Tone 2 Day


Sunday May 3, 2015 10:00am - 10:20am PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

10:25am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Strong, Confident, & Powerful—Kickboxing and Awareness
Join the I AM Inititative and execute some basic self-defense & kickboxing moves as well as learning tools for living an empowered life.  By the end of this short class you'll know how to protect yourself in the world, living in alignment with your values and ideals.

Speakers
avatar for I AM Initiative

I AM Initiative

I AM Initiative


Sunday May 3, 2015 10:25am - 10:45am PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

10:30am PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Minecraft - why your kids love it and why you should too!

What is this Minecraft of which the kids speak? Join us for a live demonstration of Minecraft. Gain a better understanding of what it is and how it works. Also learn how it is being used as an educational tool in both schools and the home.


Sponsors
avatar for Microsoft

Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 10:30am - 10:50am PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

10:30am PDT

KIDS CORNER—TPT's Peg + Cat Character Appearance
Come meet TPT's Peg + Cat!  Don't forget your cameras!

Speakers
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TPT's Peg + Cat

PEG + CAT stars a spirited young girl named Peg and her best friend, a loveable, slightly goofy cat. Through engaging stories and physical comedy, PEG + CAT inspires preschool children to see math as exciting, accessible, and fun. Solve problems with PEG + CAT weekdays at 12:00 and... Read More →

Sponsors
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TPT

TPT
TPT is your trusted partner for bringing the best of educational, public media to you and the children in your lives – from favorite shows to community events, classroom resources, and more. Discover what TPT offers on air, online, and in your community!Website: tpt.orgFaceboo... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
3M Kids Corner

10:30am PDT

YOUR MONEY—Hackers, and Malware, and Thieves! Oh My!
Speakers
avatar for Marcia Peters

Marcia Peters

Vice President, Security Program Execution, U.S. Bank, Information Security Services
Marcia works on the security team that keeps U.S. Bank safe from cybercrime. As head of the Security Program Execution team, Marcia provides PCI Program management, enterprise security awareness and management, and security delivery for business lines as part of the U.S. Bank Information... Read More →

Sponsors
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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

11:00am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—"Taking Time for Yourself with Yoga"

Finding balance amidst a busy day of work, family, and all of our modern day obligations can be difficult. Join Certified Health Coach and Registered Yoga Teacher Jenni Floring of MAGNA to discover how to use yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to reconnect with yourself, reduce stress, and foster a better sense of body awareness.


Speakers
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Jenni Floring

Health Coach, Yoga Instructor, MAGNA
After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2004, and realizing the drug therapy I was prescribed by my Rheumatologist was causing more harm that good, I quickly came to the realization that much of what we consider “food” is anything but the nourishing fuel we should be... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 11:00am - 11:20am PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

11:00am PDT

REAL TALK—Divorce & Blended Families
Join life coach & counselor, Sarina LaMarche explore with Katie Welch-Len, wife, mother/stepmother, and President of Newsworthy Communications, what it is like to navigate a blended family of 7. In this light-hearted conversation we will explore the unique challenges blended families face. We will get real about what works, what doesn’t, and how to have fun while doing it.  We will also get real about divorce – the challenges, the fear, and how best to navigate the process. We will chat about how to handle the process from a legal perspective as well as emotional one including how to take care of yourself as a mother while you go thru the process.

Moderators
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Sarina LaMarche

Counselor and Life Coach
A counselor and coach, Sarina LaMarche works with clients at all life stages across the U.S./Canada. Her unique approach has empowered people to bring more focus, energy, balance, and passion to their lives. With a Masters degree and more than fifteen years professional experience... Read More →

Speakers
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Katie Welch Len

Trend Spotter, On-Air TV Spokesperson & Owner, NewsWorthy Communications
As President and Owner of NewsWorthy Communications, Katie Welch-Len is in constant pursuit of the moment’s hottest must-haves. As a trend spotter with more than 15 years of experience, Katie has traveled to New York, Las Vegas and other locations across the country to find up-and-coming... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Real Talk Stage

11:00am PDT

KIDS CORNER—"Workin' It Out" with TPT's SciGirls

Staying active is an important part of overall health. The key is to find activities that both raise your heart rate and that you enjoy doing. It is best to find a balance of aerobic activities for a healthy heart, strength training for strong muscles and bones, and activities that improve your flexibility to reduce injury. Join SciGirls to test out a variety of activities and find your favorite! (limited seating)


Speakers
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TPT's SciGirls

SciGirls, a PBS KIDS series created by Twin Cities Public Television, showcases curious, smart, real girls putting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to work. Each half-hour episode follows a different group of SciGirls and their mentors—female STEM professionals—as... Read More →

Sponsors
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3M

3M
3M is a science and technology company that creates.  For decades, 3M scientists and engineers have developed products that solve problems. 3M is also a company that cares – improving lives each day.  The mission of 3Mgives: To Improve Every Life through Innovative Giving in... Read More →
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TPT

TPT
TPT is your trusted partner for bringing the best of educational, public media to you and the children in your lives – from favorite shows to community events, classroom resources, and more. Discover what TPT offers on air, online, and in your community!Website: tpt.orgFaceboo... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
3M Kids Corner

11:00am PDT

CAREER CORNER—"Professional Pivot - Transforming Your Personal Brand"
Join Monica Sauls of CCLT as she helps us discover your career voice and create a career benefit statement, the conscious (verbal and written) expression of your individual “career voice.” It is a personal brand statement helping you convey your mission and objectives to others in a way that describes the value to them. The career benefit statement is a concise and compelling description of you. It can be added to your resume, portfolio, and even verbally shared during an interview.

Participants will learn:
• How to develop a well-thought-out, robust, yet concise career benefit statement.
• How to identify transferable skills for your career transition plan and benefit statement.
• How to establish a Total Package Professional Brand™ on and off line.
• How to sell your new brand to your boss, human resources, recruiters and hiring managers

Speakers
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Monica Sauls

Co-Owner, Career Coach & Workforce Strategist, CCLT
Monica is a workforce strategist, career coach, professional speaker, author, mom of two and co-founder of The Center for Career and Life Transitions (CCLT). CCLT is a training, coaching and consulting group that helps people in transition leave anxiety behind, establish balance and... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Career Corner

11:00am PDT

COOKING—"Baking With Your Kids & Making Memories!"
Measuring, mixing, tasting and baking your favorite recipe with your kids can be so much fun. We loathe the mess and treasure the memories as we laugh and smile and enjoy our just-baked desserts. Join baker Junita Flowers, owner of Favorable Treats as she shows you a few quick recipes that you can enjoy creating with your kids at every age. From snapping flour-faced selfies with your preschooler while measuring dry ingredients to packaging your delicious creations and giving them as gifts, she will inspire you to LIVE in the moment, LOVE the experience and of course…BAKE COOKIES! 

Speakers
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Junita Flowers Cathey

Owner & Baker, Favorable Treats
Sitting in the hot kitchen with the oven preheating and a small electric fan circulating warm air, the small table was covered with farm fresh eggs, freshly churned butter and other baking ingredients. My grandmother sat mixing her delicious homemade baked cookies, cakes and southern... Read More →

Sponsors
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Truvia

Truvia
The best sweetness comes from nature. Truvía® sweetener is natural, great-tasting sweetness born from the leaves of the stevia plant. Be sure to attend our baking segments on the Cooking Stage at Moms Rock! Expo with Baker Junita Flowers Cathey.  Free Truvía® samples for all... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Cooking Stage

11:00am PDT

FASHION & BEAUTY—Trend Alert: Vintage is the Hot New Trend!
Vintage clothing is all the rage!  Join style expert Kim Steward as she helps us navigate the world of thrift shopping—how to shop for and wear Vintage!   Fashion thrifting seems so easy when you look at the young bloggers online. But, the real of it is when us regular Moms go into the thrift shops we are lucky to find a sweater. How can we find cool vintage wear that can become a part of our day to day wardrobe and add a little spice when we step out? I am excited to share with you my vintage secret weapons like AllAltered.com. I will show you not only how to shop for vintage pieces that can kick your wardrobe into high gear, but I will show you how to rock a swing dress, distressed 80's style denim, and more!

Speakers
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Kim Steward

Owner, KS Styling Team
Kimberly Steward is an award-winning Image Maker who specializes in image styling, image marketing, art direction, image and brand development. Currently Kimberly is a celebrity style writer for Hype Hair Magazine, styles and brands celebrities, and has her very own glam squad, KS... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Fashion & Beauty Stage

11:00am PDT

MAIN STAGE—Kailen Rosenberg's Love Design LIVE!
Come join Kailen Rosenberg, Founder of The Love Architects, Author of "Real Love Right NOw" and Oprah's "Love Doctor" herself as she does her signature "LOVE DESIGN" LIVE on our Main Stage!  Are you seeking or stuck when it comes to love in some way?  Well no more!  Kailen will do a live Love Design on four different women—a woman who is happily married (or so she believes) but not happy with herself, a woman who is going through divorce and can’t wait to find love again, a single woman who just can’t get love right or find the ‘right’ partner, and a high power single woman who believes that she intimidates men.  YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Speakers
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Kailen Rosenberg

Celebrity Relationship Expert, Author & Founder, The Love Architects
Kailen is a Celebrity Relationship Expert and founder of Minneapolis’ The Love Architects. As a relationship expert, celebrity life coach, advice columnist, author, television host, entrepreneur, change-maker and Oprah Winfrey’s official Love Ambassador; love has been her focus... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Main Stage

11:15am PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—The family that plays together stays together - having fun with technology!

Everyone likes fun! In this demonstration we will be discussing services and devices for home entertainment. See how the Xbox One can be used not only as a gaming console with the latest and greatest games, but as the centerpiece of your home entertainment center. We will also explain other services Microsoft offers in entertainment such Xbox Music and Video.



Sponsors
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Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 11:15am - 11:35am PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

11:25am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Soul Line Dance "Happy"!
Come out and learn the latest soul line dance "Happy" with Tina Jackson's Gotta Dance! Line dances are all the rage!  You've seen them done at weddings, family reunions and company events. It's a fun way to get your body moving. Soul Line Dancing is good for the mind, body and soul.​

Speakers

Sunday May 3, 2015 11:25am - 11:45am PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

11:30am PDT

KIDS CORNER—TPT's Peg + Cat Character Appearance
Come meet TPT's Peg + Cat!  Don't forget your cameras!

Speakers
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TPT's Peg + Cat

PEG + CAT stars a spirited young girl named Peg and her best friend, a loveable, slightly goofy cat. Through engaging stories and physical comedy, PEG + CAT inspires preschool children to see math as exciting, accessible, and fun. Solve problems with PEG + CAT weekdays at 12:00 and... Read More →

Sponsors
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TPT

TPT
TPT is your trusted partner for bringing the best of educational, public media to you and the children in your lives – from favorite shows to community events, classroom resources, and more. Discover what TPT offers on air, online, and in your community!Website: tpt.orgFaceboo... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

11:30am PDT

YOUR MONEY—Credit and Prepaid cards: Security and payments for todays world
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Johnson

Pamela Johnson

Credit Card Relationship Manager – Midwest, U.S. Bank Retail Payment Solutions
Pamela Johnson leads a team that supports all of US Bank branches in the Midwest. Her team is responsible for the education around credit cards with all branch employees. This includes updates on new products, product changes, and regulation requirements. Pamela brings more than 24... Read More →
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Christina Quade

Relationship Manager, AVP, U.S. Bank Consumer Prepaid
Christina Quade joined U.S. Bank in 2007. Earning her bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Minnesota Morris, Christina has over eight years of extensive customer and client support experience as a Branch Manager and Credit Card Sales Support Manager. Christina... Read More →

Sponsors
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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

11:50am PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Booty Blast!
Tone your 'assets' with Tone 2 Day while focusing on developing muscles in the lower body, including abdominals, obliques, lower back, glutes (butt) and legs. An intensive booty school workout to give you curves and shape!  

Speakers
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Tone 2 Day

Tone 2 Day


Sunday May 3, 2015 11:50am - 12:10pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

12:00pm PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Managing your life - how you can do it all with the tools you already have in your hands and home
Learn more about how devices, software and services can help you make the most out of your day. Keep things like shopping lists, recipes, important documents and to-do lists organized and mobile across all your devices using OneNote. Also, meet Microsoft’s virtual personal assistant Cortana and learn more about setting up synced calendars. 

Sponsors
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Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 12:00pm - 12:20pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

12:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—3 Mottos for Combating Perfectionism and Reducing Overwhelm

Society tells us that today “We can do anything!” but many women instead hear, “We have to do everything…perfectly.”  We all know that perfection is an unrealistic goal, but the continued quest for it often leaves women of all ages feeling overwhelmed and suffering silently thinking, “Am I the only one that can’t manage this?”  Learn 3 stress-reducing mottos to incorporate into your daily life that can quiet the critical self-talk, reduce feelings of guilt, and help you shift from “I should” to “I want to”.   


Speakers
avatar for Megan Bearce, LMFT

Megan Bearce, LMFT

Licensed Therapist & Author
Megan Bearce is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice where she specializes in providing support to overwhelmed women, high-achieving girls, and super commuter couples. She is also the author of Super Commuter Couples: Staying Together When A Job Keeps You Apart... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

12:00pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—"Parachute Parade" with TPT's SciGirls

Skydivers rely on parachutes to slow them down as they fall from frightening heights. Parachutes catch air and create drag, a force that works against gravity. Parachutes are usually large and made of lightweight materials, so they create the most drag possible without adding a lot of weight. Join SciGirls and hone your families’ engineering skills and create a parachute that helps a toy minifigure reach the ground slowly and safely!  (limited seating)


Speakers
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TPT's SciGirls

SciGirls, a PBS KIDS series created by Twin Cities Public Television, showcases curious, smart, real girls putting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to work. Each half-hour episode follows a different group of SciGirls and their mentors—female STEM professionals—as... Read More →

Sponsors
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3M

3M
3M is a science and technology company that creates.  For decades, 3M scientists and engineers have developed products that solve problems. 3M is also a company that cares – improving lives each day.  The mission of 3Mgives: To Improve Every Life through Innovative Giving in... Read More →
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TPT

TPT
TPT is your trusted partner for bringing the best of educational, public media to you and the children in your lives – from favorite shows to community events, classroom resources, and more. Discover what TPT offers on air, online, and in your community!Website: tpt.orgFaceboo... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

12:00pm PDT

CAREER CORNER—How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Career
LinkedIn expert Sandy Zeiszler, owner of MoxzClicks, will share tips of the trade for creating a completely optimized, magnetic LinkedIn profile that will attract your ideal employer or best referral partner. 

Speakers
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Sandy Zeiszler

Owner & LinkedIn Expert, MoxzClicks
Sandy Zeiszler is a LinkedIn trainer, consultant and speaker. An expert in helping professionals build their online reputations through hands-on step-by-step instruction in small group workshops or individual training. Sandy is passionate about helping individuals break down the overwhelm... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Career Corner

12:00pm PDT

COOKING—Cooking With Your Kids
Heather Nardi, owner of Wee Ones Wellness, will demo a “Just-a-Taste” cooking class for children, Let’s Make a Stir Fry. Stir-frying is a meal in a pan, and with endless combinations of protein, veggies, and sauces. Today we will be making a delicious and nutritious meal that can be easily replicated at home. Kids will learn how to take their favorite ingredients to make a healthy Stir-Fry meal they can enjoy any time. They will also learn the benefits of eating different colored fruits and veggies for a healthier body. Our fun activity called "Eat Your Colors" will turn even the pickiest eater into a fruit and veggie warrior. 

Speakers
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Heather Nardi

Owner, Wee Ones Wellness
I am a married Mom of 2 great kids; an 8 year old son and a 15 year old daughter. I am a certified Healthy Hands Cooking Instructor. I also have a NESTA certificate as a Kid’s Nutrition Specialist. I want to empower the youth of today to live a healthy lifestyle by teaching healthy... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Cooking Stage

12:00pm PDT

FASHION & BEAUTY—Accessorizing for Busy Moms!

Whether your daily attire consists of yoga pants, a sundress, jeans or dress pants......Katie Welch Len, Trend Spotter with the Shoppes At Arbor Lakes, will show you how to take your everyday outfit to the next level by adding accessories.  She will demonstrate how adding a little sparkle can take you from work to a happy hour.  From hats to scarves to hand bags and jewelry she will highlight ways to add character and flare to your every day wardrobe as well as recommending a few closet staple pieces for the coming months. 


Speakers
avatar for Katie Welch Len

Katie Welch Len

Trend Spotter, On-Air TV Spokesperson & Owner, NewsWorthy Communications
As President and Owner of NewsWorthy Communications, Katie Welch-Len is in constant pursuit of the moment’s hottest must-haves. As a trend spotter with more than 15 years of experience, Katie has traveled to New York, Las Vegas and other locations across the country to find up-and-coming... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Fashion & Beauty Stage

12:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—"Co-Parenting...How I Make It Work!" with Tiffney Cambridge
Join us for an exclusive "Moms Rock! Podcast" LIVE with reality star, author and mom of 2, Tiffney Cambridge and hosted by Moms Rock! Expo founder, Sharon Smith-Akinsanya.  Tiffney and Sharon will have a candid and lively discussion on how Tiffney handles being a mom in the spotlight where her every move is caught on camera during her VH1 reality series, "Marrying The Game", and how she is coping with co-parenting her 2 young kids.  Tiffney will also share what inspired her to write her first children's book, "The Little Girl Who Lost Her Smile" and how she hopes it helps other parents and kids deal with separation and divorce.  This is a conversation you won't want to miss!

Moderators
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Sharon Smith-Akinsanya

Founder & Executive Producer, Moms Rock! Expo
Sharon Smith-Akinsanya is the founder of Moms Rock! Expo™ May 2-3, 2015 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. She is also the publisher of the Moms Rock! Blog, Moms Rock! Newsletter™, the Executive Producer of the Moms Rock! Podcast, and the author of Savvy Female Marketer... Read More →

Speakers
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Tiffney Cambridge

Co-Star & Children's Book Author, VH1's "Marrying The Game"
Tiffney Lynn Cambridge knows children all to well! She has been an educator teaching inner city youth in the Inglewood Unified School District for over 17 years. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Tiffney has earned her Masters degree in Multicultural Education... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Main Stage

12:15pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Armor Yourself—Kickboxing and Empowered Thinking!
Join the I AM Initiative for this fun class—a combination of boxing, calisthenics, and kickboxing moves with positive thinking and self-protection added to the mix. Get your heart rate turned up with cool moves and your heart space turned on with positive attitude shifts that will help you stand up for yourself and take control of your destiny. 

Speakers
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I AM Initiative

I AM Initiative


Sunday May 3, 2015 12:15pm - 12:35pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

12:30pm PDT

YOUR MONEY— Don't be a Victim! Learn about new fraud trends that can affect anyone at any time!
Speakers
avatar for Deb Budinger

Deb Budinger

Senior Fraud Investigator, U.S. Bank Corporate Security Operations
As a Senior Fraud Investigator, Deb investigates internal and external fraud. Deb works to prevent fraud losses for customers, employees as well as the company. Deb keeps up to date on fraud trends, especially internet scams that can affect anyone. Deb speaks at fraud seminars targeted... Read More →

Sponsors
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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

12:45pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Hip Hop Dance Moves
Hip Hop is a fun and effective way to burn calories and get your heart pumping. Join Pazazz for this high-impact cardio workout engages the entire body and helps you build muscle tone while having fun! 

Speakers

Sunday May 3, 2015 12:45pm - 1:05pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

12:45pm PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Education - More A’s in school
Need ideas to improve education at school and at home? Topics include an overview of the Office suite tools, including OneNote for taking and organizing notes. See how you can use Bing to research more efficiently, then use that research to write reports easily with Microsoft Word. We will also showcase how the Surface Pro 3 can be a valuable tool in education.

Sponsors
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Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 12:45pm - 1:05pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

12:45pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Megan Bearce
Come meet Megan Bearce, licensed therapist and author as she signs copies of her book, Super Commuter Couples: Staying Together When a Job Keeps You Apart.

Speakers
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Megan Bearce, LMFT

Licensed Therapist & Author
Megan Bearce is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice where she specializes in providing support to overwhelmed women, high-achieving girls, and super commuter couples. She is also the author of Super Commuter Couples: Staying Together When A Job Keeps You Apart... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 12:45pm - 1:45pm PDT
Barnes & Noble Booth

1:00pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—Book Reading: Tiffney Cambridge "The Little Girl Who Lost Her Smile"
Join Tiffney Cambridge, author of new children’s book, “The Little Girl Who Lost Her Smile"  as she does a live reading of her book.  She wrote this book for her children and her students who have experienced separation and divorce because she too is a parent in this same situation, co-parenting her two children with her ex-finance. Her hope is that children as well as their parents will gain a better understanding of what it means to be a child living and being loved in two separate homes.

Tiffney will be signing copies of her book immediately following her reading in her booth!

Speakers
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Tiffney Cambridge

Co-Star & Children's Book Author, VH1's "Marrying The Game"
Tiffney Lynn Cambridge knows children all to well! She has been an educator teaching inner city youth in the Inglewood Unified School District for over 17 years. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Tiffney has earned her Masters degree in Multicultural Education... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 1:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

1:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—Style Show: Core Wardrobe Staples for Every Woman!

Do you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear?  If so, do not fear, as you are not alone.  The professionals at Corset Styling receive many questions about the core staples women should have in their closets.  Owner, Jodi Mayers, says her 3 Step philosophy is simple and easy to navigate! 

Your closet has seen trends come and go, but the basics will never go out of style or lose their street-chic appeal.  Jodi says, “you don’t have to spend a year’s salary on a wardrobe that can fill an entire room – but you do have to make educated and strategic decisions on pieces that are functional, versatile and project your individual style.”  Whether you’re looking to start over or simply wish to update some old favorites, get Jodi’s list of the 15 essentials every woman should have in her wardrobe.  You will feel confident you have the tools to build your perfect wardrobe for work, play and all times in between.


Speakers
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Jodi Mayers

Owner & Lead Stylist, Corset Styling & Fashion Boutique
Jodi is the Owner & Lead Stylist of Corset Styling & Fashion Boutique.  She is the go-to fashion advisor on KSTP’s Twin Cities Live, as well as KARE11 News at 4 and the Saturday Morning Show. She has been tapped regularly to speak on working wardrobe strategies for businesses including... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Main Stage

1:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—"Mommy Milestones" Celebrating Our Mommy Moments!
This high energy and hilarious presentation by Lanelle Vasichek breaks the mold. Mommy Milestones was created to recognize and celebrate the moments often missed in our busy lives; some milestones are life-changing (many we would like to forget).  You probably won’t learn how to become more organized, lose the last 10 pounds or even get on track to better meal planning, instead we will laugh at our desperate times and sleepless nights.  An interactive, hysterically tender session that will inspire you to enjoy all of the stages of motherhood. 

Speakers
avatar for Lanelle Vasichek

Lanelle Vasichek

Author, Celebrate the Mommy Milestones™
A first time author and noted marketing consultant, Lanelle Vasichek believes there is a reason to celebrate the ordinary each and every day. Her new release Celebrate the Mommy Milestones™, has been dubbed by critics as a "hysterically tender, playful take on motherhood…a fresh... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

1:00pm PDT

COOKING— Easy Nutritious Meal with Pork

This is a quick and easy recipe that is not only delicious but also nutritious. Discover why the pork loin is most cost effective cut you can buy.


Speakers
avatar for Mary Bartz

Mary Bartz

Culinary Consultant, Minnesota Pork Board
Mary Bartz is a food and nutrition consultant working with Minnesota’s pork farmers and the Pork Checkoff to help share inspiring recipes and updated information about today’s pork. She earned a B.S. degree in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Minnesota and worked... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Cooking Stage

1:15pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Awesome Arms and Abs!
Join Tiffany Training for a fun blend of both beginning and advanced exercise techniques that will tighten and sculpt your dream physique. 

Speakers
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Tiffany Training

Tiffany Training provides health & wellness transformation through personalized training, nutrition counseling and behavior management.  No gym membership needed. No neon workout clothes required. Workout in your home while your children nap! Our dedicated team members come to you... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 1:15pm - 1:35pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

1:30pm PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Keeping in touch - staying connected with your family while you're working, learning, or playing
Skype/O365 is a powerful tool that can help you stay virtually connected face-to-face to those who are near and far. Stop by the Microsoft Booth for a live demonstration teaching the different forms and functions of Skype. 

Sponsors
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Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 1:30pm - 1:50pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

1:30pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—"Rock Your Kid's Birthday Parties with Printables!"
Want to learn how to throw a personalized party like the ones you see all over Pinterest but don’t have those huge budgets to pull them off?  Style & design expert, Tonya Coleman, owner of Soiree Event Design, will share her signature “Girlfriend Tips” on how to throw an amazing personalized birthday party for your kids without breaking the bank by using custom designed printables!

Speakers
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Tonya Coleman

Owner & Creative Director, Soiree Event Design
Tonya Coleman is a mom of 5 and owner & creative director of Soiree Event Design—an event styling & graphic design studio specializing in coordinating and styling events, styled shoots for brands, graphic design and branding. Our online shop: Soiree-EventDesignShop.com features all of our signature, personalized party printables now available as both DIY downloads or Ready to Use printed decor that will come to you printed and assembled to make your event truly unique and memorable.  She shares all her tips and tricks, DIY tutorials and party... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

1:30pm PDT

YOUR MONEY—Retirement Realities for Women: Real Steps to a financially secure future
Speakers
avatar for Peter Medin

Peter Medin

Senior Financial Advisor, The Private Client Group, U.S. Bank
As a Financial Advisor with U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Peter works with you as your trusted financial partner to help build, preserve and transfer your wealth through a long-term, one-on-one relationship. Using a disciplined and ongoing process to help address a wide range of... Read More →

Sponsors
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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

1:30pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Tiffney Cambridge
Join Tiffney Cambridge, author of new children’s book, “The Little Girl Who Lost Her Smile"  as she signs copiees of her book immediately following her book reading at 1pm on Sunday, May 3rd.  

Tiffney wrote this book for her children and her students who have experienced separation and divorce because she too is a parent in this same situation, co-parenting her two children with her ex-finance. Her hope is that children as well as their parents will gain a better understanding of what it means to be a child living and being loved in two separate homes.


Sunday May 3, 2015 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Booth #125

1:40pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Soul Line Dance "The Wobble"!
Come out and learn the latest soul line dance “The Wobble" with Tina Jackson's Gotta Dance. These dances are all the rage...you've seen them done at weddings, family reunions and company events. It's a fun way to get your body moving. Soul Line Dancing is good for the mind, body and soul.​

Speakers

Sunday May 3, 2015 1:40pm - 2:00pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

2:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—Going from Stay at Home Mom to Career Mom!
It’s Not Easy…but it IS Doable! As a stay-at-home mom, Twila Dang was out of the workforce for over ten years and is sharing her secrets to help you keep your skills sharp, leverage your talents and successfully re-enter the workforce. 

Speakers
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Twila Dang

Radio Talk Show Host & Blogger, myTalk 107.1
Twila Dang a twenty-year resident of Minnesota and a graduate of Hamline University where She majored in Psychology and Sociology.  She is a married mother of three school age children. Twila is the owner and operator of a blog called Pop Culture Parent (http:/popcultureparent.c... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

2:00pm PDT

CAREER CORNER—How to Use Social Media to Boost Your Business
Social media expert, Amanda Rettke will show you how to effectively maximize your social media presence. Find out which form of social media you should be using to reach your target audience as well as fun, creative, and successful ways to engage with them!

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Rettke

Amanda Rettke

Social Media Expert & Baker, I Am Baker
Amanda Rettke is a best selling author and runs the popular blog iambaker.net.  Throughout her 10 year blogging career she has been featured on and works with the Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People, Epicurious, Brides, Romantic Homes, life:beautiful, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Mail, Star Tribune, The Globe and Mail... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Career Corner

2:00pm PDT

COOKING—"Entertaining with Tapas & Pinxtos"
If you like tapas, you are certainly going to enjoy Pintxos.  Join award-winning and bestselling author and Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard for a session of pure Spanish kitchen joy.  Learn the culture behind tapas and pintxos and practical techniques for preparing simple yet delicious bites at home such as Gambas al Ajillo-shrimp atop croutons and Banderillas-melon skewers with anchovies and pickled peppers.  Amalia will be signing books following her demonstration.

Speakers
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Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Chef & Award Winning Author
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a wife, mother, business owner, Latin food and culture writer, speaker, recipe developer, and chef-author of Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair, winner of 9 international awards. She is currently working on her second book... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Cooking Stage

2:00pm PDT

FASHION & BEAUTY—"Dump The Frump" The Mommy Makeover
Lindsey Kuhn, creative director and lead stylist of Fashion Fix, will show you how to go from frumpy to fabulous!  Lindsey will show you how to transform everyday outfits from undone to put together!  She'll teach you what essentials should be in every woman's closet, and how to wear and outfit them for maximum style.  Have fashion frustrations?  Lindsey will help you overcome your style woes with an audience question and answer time during this presentation.

Speakers
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Lindsey Kuhn

Founder & Lead Stylist, Fashion Fix
Lindsey Kuhn, founder and lead stylist of Fashion Fix, has been professionally styling and shopping for women in the Twin Cities for over a decade.  Most recently she has become the queen of the 'Mommy Make Over'!  Helping moms dump the frump and find their style.  Her mission... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Fashion & Beauty Stage

2:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—Keynote: Jaime Primak Sullivan "Mommy Shaming"
An honest conversation with Jaime Primak Sullivan about mommy shaming; and pushing through the amount of guilt and shame that comes with parenting.

Speakers
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Jaime Primak Sullivan

Creator & Star, Bravo's "Jersey Belle"
Entertainment publicist Jaime Primak Sullivan is the Founder and President of Bridge and Tunnel Entertainment, a full-service public relations and strategic marketing agency founded in 2005. A year after she began, Jaime took her business to Los Angeles, and single handedly launched... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Main Stage

2:05pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Glorious Glutes!
Join Tiffany Training and ignite your metabolism to kick your rear into gear and keep burning fat long after this workout ends!

Speakers
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Tiffany Training

Tiffany Training provides health & wellness transformation through personalized training, nutrition counseling and behavior management.  No gym membership needed. No neon workout clothes required. Workout in your home while your children nap! Our dedicated team members come to you... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 2:05pm - 2:25pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

2:15pm PDT

TECHNOLOGY CENTER—Protect your family - tips and tricks to keep your family safe
With the power of today's technology immediately connecting you and your children to information and other people, do you realize that other people also have access to you and your children? As a mom, how do you ensure your family benefits from today's technologies, while protecting your family's privacy?  How do you ensure your children are using technology in a safe and responsible way?  How do you prevent your children from inadvertently downloading malicious or elicit content, or purchasing software?  Come visit us at the Microsoft booth to learn tips and tricks about how to protect your family.   

Sponsors
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Microsoft

Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.  Today’s Moms live in a mobile, cloud-first world and we’re here to help.  Visit us to See More, Do More, and Be More.  Topics include... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 2:15pm - 2:35pm PDT
Microsoft Technology Center

2:30pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Hip Hop Dance Moves
Hip Hop is a fun and effective way to burn calories and get your heart pumping. Join Pazazz for this high-impact cardio workout engages the entire body and helps you build muscle tone while having fun! 

Speakers

Sunday May 3, 2015 2:30pm - 2:50pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

2:30pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—Got Science? Make Green Polymer Slime with the Kitchen Pantry Scientist
Bring your kids to the 3M STEM Stage in the Kids Corner where mom of three, Liz Heinecke, will demonstrate how to do easy, kid-friendly experiments using stuff you have around the house, like Egg-in-a-Bottle, Paper Bag Volcanos, Magic Potion, Tie-Dye Milk, Fizzy Balloons, Marshmallow Slingshots, Foaming Slime and Alien Monster Eggs. Better yet, kids and moms will have the chance to do some hands-on science by making “Mad Scientist’s Green Slime” using glue and laundry detergent.  (limited seating)

Speakers
avatar for Liz Heinecke

Liz Heinecke

Author & Scientist, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
I have a M.S. in Bacteriology and an undergraduate degree in art.  After doing medical research for ten years, I now stay at home in Edina, Minnesota with my three kids, culturing more germs than ever! Science can be as easy as baking.  I encourage parents to open their kitchen... Read More →

Sponsors
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3M

3M
3M is a science and technology company that creates.  For decades, 3M scientists and engineers have developed products that solve problems. 3M is also a company that cares – improving lives each day.  The mission of 3Mgives: To Improve Every Life through Innovative Giving in... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

2:30pm PDT

YOUR MONEY—Hackers, and Malware, and Thieves! Oh My!
Speakers
avatar for Marcia Peters

Marcia Peters

Vice President, Security Program Execution, U.S. Bank, Information Security Services
Marcia works on the security team that keeps U.S. Bank safe from cybercrime. As head of the Security Program Execution team, Marcia provides PCI Program management, enterprise security awareness and management, and security delivery for business lines as part of the U.S. Bank Information... Read More →

Sponsors
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U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage

2:45pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Chef Amalia Damgaard
Come meet Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, award winning & best selling author as she signs copies of her book, Amalia's Guatemalan Kitchen—Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair.

Speakers
avatar for Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard

Chef & Award Winning Author
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is a wife, mother, business owner, Latin food and culture writer, speaker, recipe developer, and chef-author of Amalia’s Guatemalan Kitchen-Gourmet Cuisine with a Cultural Flair, winner of 9 international awards. She is currently working on her second book... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 2:45pm - 3:45pm PDT
Barnes & Noble Booth

2:55pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Upper: Stand Proud!
Join Tiffany Traning for these exercises that strengthen and tone your upper body through development of a strong core/back and shapely arms encouraging you to stand proud and tall in your summer tank top.

Speakers
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Tiffany Training

Tiffany Training provides health & wellness transformation through personalized training, nutrition counseling and behavior management.  No gym membership needed. No neon workout clothes required. Workout in your home while your children nap! Our dedicated team members come to you... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 2:55pm - 3:15pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

3:00pm PDT

KIDS CORNER—Book Reading: Cindy Koebele & Lori Weaver "Puppa-na-wuppana, The Beagle with the Magical Nose"
Puppa-na-wuppana, The Beagle with the Magical Nose, is a series of beautifully illustrated children's books written by Twin Cities authors, Cindy Koebele and Lori Weaver. Puppa-na-wuppana’s nose leads him into mischief and into the hearts of everyone who reads his entertaining stories. These fun, easy-to-read books are a perfect addition to your family’s library.

Connect with Puppa-na-wuppana:  WebsiteFacebook and Twitter

Speakers
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Cindy Koebele & Lori Weaver

Co-Authors, Puppa-na-wuppana, The Beagle With The Magical Nose
Cindy KoebeleThe Puppa book series has been a long time vision of mine. Living with the "real-life" Puppa has provided my family with countless hours of entertainment, joy and exasperation. I wanted to share this with the world. I asked my best friend, Lori Weaver, to collaborate... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 3:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
3M Kids Corner

3:00pm PDT

REAL TALK—"Get Your Body Back!" How to Easily Lose 5 Pounds In Just 5 Minutes A Day
Are you done with yo-yo dieting?Do you wonder how to get enough energy to fuel your day?Would you love to get comfortable and confident without counting calories or grinding at a gym? Jenn Espinosa-Goswami will share the top secrets that she used to lose 100 pounds and keep it off. Find out how to fill your plate, move more and get your body back!

Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Espinosa-Goswami

Jennifer Espinosa-Goswami

Owner & Health Coach, Weightless
Jenn Espinosa-Goswami is a former fat girl who is passionate about helping busy and frustrated women get their body back. She does this through health coaching, motivational speaking, and blogging at Weightless. A member of the National Weight Control Registry, Jenn has been feat... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Real Talk Stage

3:00pm PDT

COOKING—"How to Decorate the Perfect Bakery Cake in 5 Minutes!"
Learn from Amanda Rettke, baker and founder of the wildly popular blog, "I Am Baker" how to make beautiful cakes fast, easy and for very little money!  She'll show you her tricks to making baker quality cakes at home including how to do her signature rose icing technique in under 5 minutes!

Speakers
avatar for Amanda Rettke

Amanda Rettke

Social Media Expert & Baker, I Am Baker
Amanda Rettke is a best selling author and runs the popular blog iambaker.net.  Throughout her 10 year blogging career she has been featured on and works with the Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People, Epicurious, Brides, Romantic Homes, life:beautiful, Publishers Weekly, The Daily Mail, Star Tribune, The Globe and Mail... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Cooking Stage

3:00pm PDT

FASHION & BEAUTY—Managing Curly, Kinky Bi-racial Hair
Bi-racial families are more prevalent than ever before. If you struggle with managing your child's tight curls, loose curls, curly curls, kinky or just plain frizzy hair, this segment is for you. Faatemah, award winning and nationally recognized celebrity stylist and mom of two frizz balls will share tools, tips and products to help you tame the tangle!

Speakers
avatar for Faatemah Ampey

Faatemah Ampey

Celebrity Stylist
Equally engaging in front of the camera or behind the scenes, Faatemah is the big personality whose distinguishing mark is hair that gets attention. She’s passionate about not only conceiving over the top hair that dazzles and can be seen and admired by all, but finding great beauty... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fashion & Beauty Stage

3:00pm PDT

MAIN STAGE—Mommy Confessions
We all have those moments.  Those mommy moments when we laugh out loud, cry, celebrate or sometimes hold our heads in shame....but keep those moments to ourselves!  Well, no more!  Join a dynamic panel of Moms from various walks of Mommyhood-- from Celebrity Moms, Moms in the Media, Mommy-preneurs to Career Moms who will share their Mommy Confessions with us all!

Moderators
avatar for Jaime Primak Sullivan

Jaime Primak Sullivan

Creator & Star, Bravo's "Jersey Belle"
Entertainment publicist Jaime Primak Sullivan is the Founder and President of Bridge and Tunnel Entertainment, a full-service public relations and strategic marketing agency founded in 2005. A year after she began, Jaime took her business to Los Angeles, and single handedly launched... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Tiffney Cambridge

Tiffney Cambridge

Co-Star & Children's Book Author, VH1's "Marrying The Game"
Tiffney Lynn Cambridge knows children all to well! She has been an educator teaching inner city youth in the Inglewood Unified School District for over 17 years. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Tiffney has earned her Masters degree in Multicultural Education... Read More →
avatar for Tonya Coleman

Tonya Coleman

Owner & Creative Director, Soiree Event Design
Tonya Coleman is a mom of 5 and owner & creative director of Soiree Event Design—an event styling & graphic design studio specializing in coordinating and styling events, styled shoots for brands, graphic design and branding. Our online shop: Soiree-EventDesignShop.com features all of our signature, personalized party printables now available as both DIY downloads or Ready to Use printed decor that will come to you printed and assembled to make your event truly unique and memorable.  She shares all her tips and tricks, DIY tutorials and party... Read More →
avatar for Becky Flansburg

Becky Flansburg

Founder & Writer, Franticmommy.com
Becky Flansburg is freelance writer, blogger and virtual assistant living in Northern Minnesota. A dedicated mom to two beautiful kids, her veteran blog Franticmommy.com is filled with laughter and love about the joys parenthood. Becky is also committed to helping women realize t... Read More →
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Allison Kaplan

Senior Editor of Shopping & Style, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Allison Kaplan is Senior Editor of Shopping & Style for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. She hosts Shop Girls, a weekly radio program on myTalk107.1, and can be seen on TV as a regular contributor to Fox 9 Morning Buzz and Twin Cities Live. She’s a frequent guest on other radio and television... Read More →
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Nicole Ryan

Co-Host, The Morning Mashup on SiriusXM Radio
Nicole Ryan is co-host of the popular on-air show The Morning Mashup on SiriusXM Radio. Nicole has also landed appearances on the Chelsea Lately Show, VH1 Morning Buzz, Guys Big Bite and also proudly hosts her own show on Fuse called The United States of Hip Hop. As a brand ambassador... Read More →
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Lanelle Vasichek

Author, Celebrate the Mommy Milestones™
A first time author and noted marketing consultant, Lanelle Vasichek believes there is a reason to celebrate the ordinary each and every day. Her new release Celebrate the Mommy Milestones™, has been dubbed by critics as a "hysterically tender, playful take on motherhood…a fresh... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Main Stage

3:00pm PDT

BOOK SIGNING—Liz Heinecke
Come and meet the Kitchen Pantry Scientist, Liz Heinecke as she signs copies of her book, "Kitchen Science Lab For Kids"

Speakers
avatar for Liz Heinecke

Liz Heinecke

Author & Scientist, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
I have a M.S. in Bacteriology and an undergraduate degree in art.  After doing medical research for ten years, I now stay at home in Edina, Minnesota with my three kids, culturing more germs than ever! Science can be as easy as baking.  I encourage parents to open their kitchen... Read More →



Sunday May 3, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Barnes & Noble Booth

3:20pm PDT

WELLNESS STUDIO—Lower: Maximum Gluteus
Join Tiffany Training for this high powered, fat burning circuit training that helps tone, trim and tighten one of the largest muscle groups for maximum exposure.

Exhibitors
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Tiffany Training

Tiffany Training provides health & wellness transformation through personalized training, nutrition counseling and behavior management.  No gym membership needed. No neon workout clothes required. Workout in your home while your children nap! Our dedicated team members come to you... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 3:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Medtronic Wellness Studio

3:30pm PDT

YOUR MONEY— Get a Head Start on College: Real Steps for College Planning
Speakers
avatar for Peter Medin

Peter Medin

Senior Financial Advisor, The Private Client Group, U.S. Bank
As a Financial Advisor with U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Peter works with you as your trusted financial partner to help build, preserve and transfer your wealth through a long-term, one-on-one relationship. Using a disciplined and ongoing process to help address a wide range of... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank
As the Twin Cities’ hometown bank, U.S. Bank is proud to be a sponsor of the Moms Rock! Expo. We're here to help our customers and communities "Live Life Easier." To learn more, visit our booth, one of our branches or usbank.com or @usbank... Read More →


Sunday May 3, 2015 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
U.S. Bank Your Money Stage
 
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