Platinum Sponsor
Exclusive Medical Facility
Desert Regional Medical Center has been addressing the needs of the
Palm Springs region since 1951.
One of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical facilities, Desert
Regional Medical Center is a bustling 367 bed acute care regional medical center
that is home to the Coachella Valley's only designated trauma center.
Gold Sponsors
Exclusive Golf Community
Carved by time between magnificent mountain ranges in La Quinta,
California, lies The Club at PGA West, a geographically blessed golf & vacation
destination just outside Palm Springs, California.
PGA West is a
resort development consisting of 2,200 acres featuring world-class golf, tennis
and fitness. with six incredible golf courses, three expansive clubhouses,
health and racquet club and an array of social activities it is little wonder
why people come from all over the world.
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A peaceful retreat in an ideal setting spread over 45-acres of lush
landscaped grounds and citrus groves. The resort boasts 796 residentially
appointed casitas, suites and villas, five championship golf courses designed by
Dye, Nicklaus and Norman, 23,000-square-foot Spa La Quinta, 41 pools and 53 hot
spas.
Gold Sponsor
For more than 13 years, Dr. Dell’Acqua has been enhancing the smiles
and lives of patients throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond. She has been
selected by her peers for the past three years as one of the region’s top
dentists. She is featured in New Beauty Magazine and has been on numerous TV and
radio shows to discuss cosmetic and general dentistry.
Gold Sponsor
In 1990 Steven Reed Love placed his successful career in a well-known
Denver design firm on hold to follow his dream of opening showrooms and
designing product. After securing a modest space in the Denver Design Center,
Love turned his dream into a reality with Egg & Dart, Ltd.
With an unparalleled team of professionals now sharing this dream, Egg & Dart
has truly become a unique expression of superior design and innovation.
Gold Sponsor
The ITEX Desert Empire Office home to the Coachella
Valley since 1997 with roots dating back to 1967...The Membership
Trading CommunitySM is a marketplace for B2B cashless transactions
across North America. ITEX processes more than $100 million a year
in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) across 24,000 member businesses
and 90+ franchisees and licensees. We offer unique member benefits
for increasing sales and reducing costs, ITEX Trade Directors help
you generate new customers by advertising your business to other
ITEX members and will assist you with your purchasing needs, ITEX
dollars are used to buy and sell products and services among members
instead of spending cash.
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There is a warm westerly breeze rustling the palms, the lulling roar of
crashing waves - it's a celebration of island living, courtesy of Tony Margolis,
Bob Emfield and Lucio Dalla Gasperina. In 1992, our fictional Tommy Bahama
character became the inspiration behind the experience of traveling to exotic
locales where the food is good, the beaches are hot and the mood is relaxed.
As the purveyor of island lifestyles, Tommy Bahama, has created a world where
life moves at a more relaxed pace, where the enjoyment of the good life is the
norm, rather than the exception.
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THE ULTIMATE RETAIL & DINING DESTINATION
Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, it features over 40 of the finest
shops and restaurants in Palm Desert:
Apparel: Anthropologie, bebe,
Eileen Fisher, Loft, Banana Republic, BB. One, Brooks Brothers, Cache,
Coach, Louis Vuitton, Kate Spade, Lucky Brand Jeans, Juicy Couture,
J. Crew, Talbots, Talbots Petite, Tommy Bahama’s Retail, She She
Children’s Apparel: She She,
Janie and Jack
Jewelry: b. alsohns jewelers,
Gail Jewelers, Tiffany & Co. Beauty: Aveda, L’Occitane,
Origins, Bare Escentuals Shoes: Cole Haan, J. Stephens,
The Walking Company Dining: Tommy Bahama’s Restaurant & Bar,
Sullivan’s Steakhouse, Pacifica Seafood Restaurant,
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
Home: Between the Sheets,
Bellissimo, Pottery Barn,
Williams-Sonoma Gifts: Harry & David, Teavana,
Sunglass Hut, von Wening Art
Specialty Services: Apple, U.S. Trust Private Wealth
Management, Merrill Lynch, Anderholt Whittaker,
Fidelity Investments
Coming Soon: Mastro’s
Gold Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Exclusive Medical Facility
Desert Regional Medical Center has been addressing the needs of the
Palm Springs region since 1951.
One of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical facilities, Desert
Regional Medical Center is a bustling 367 bed acute care regional medical center
that is home to the Coachella Valley's only designated trauma center.
Media Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Healthy Times is a printed and online educational
newspaper serving local communities by increasing awareness of
integrated health and wellness, personal development, spirituality,
eco-friendly living and more. Our mission is to facilitate connections
among our readers and health-oriented practitioners and businesses.
Over the years, we have been delighted to learn how these connections
have changed the course of many lives.
Healthy Times is always free with different publications distributed
in Coachella Valley, Temecula, Riverside, San Diego, North Shore
Chicago, South Florida and Hong Kong. Healthy Times Coachella Valley
edition is in its third year and has grown to 20,000 circulation
with 300 + distribution locations.
Media Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
Founded in 2008, Marlo Productions has been a leading event production
company with the sucesses of the Desert Cities Woman's Show and the Desert
Cities Charity Bachelor Auction.
Diana Marlo, owner and CEO, directs the company which has raised over $100,000
for local charities.
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About Us
About Us
 Diana Marlo
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Executive Director
Born in Canada, Diana Marlo relocated to California in 2005 bringing over 30
years of marketing, sales and fundraising experience to the Desert Cities.
Diana produced her first charity Woman's Show in Canada in
1986 attracting thousands of
women of all ages to the Toronto North Woman's
Show. She launched the first
annual Desert Cities Woman's Show in 2008
supporting
15 local charities
including the fight against breast cancer, domestic
violence and animal
services. That same year, she spearheaded the Desert
Cities Charity Bachelor
Auction benefiting Shelter From The Storm.
Currently the Marketing Manager for Desert
European
Motorcars Ltd.,
Diana is responsible for marketing high line car brands in the desert, including
Rolls-Royce,
Bentley,
Aston Martin, Maserati, Porsche, Audi, Jaguar to name a few.
diana@desertwomansshow.com
Carissa Marlo
| Show Manager
Currently a
graduate at Arizona State University, pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Business
Marketing, Carissa grew
up with the Woman's Show in Canada, eventually operating her
first
'booth' at the age of 8.
The Desert Cities Woman's Show has become
Carissa's internship at ASU and as the Show Manager she is the main contact for
exhibit sales and administration. With her mother (Diana Marlo) as
her mentor, Carissa looks forward to managing Marlo Productions Inc. after
graduating and has plans to add several special events to their annual
portfolio.
carissa@desertwomansshow.com
John Lambert
| Special Events Manager
John brings extensive experience in special events and charitable fundraising to
the Woman's Show, working with 20th Century Fox and The Teen Choice Awards (1999
- 2001), Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (2001), AIDS Research
Foundation (2002 - 2003) and The Living Desert (2007 - 2010).
We are delighted John has volunteered his time and energy to assist the Show to
climb to new heights and further support Coachella Valley charities.
john@desertwomansshow.com
Dr. Audrey Reed
| Logistics & Production Manager
Dr. Reed, owner of Works in Progress has shared her knowledge and expertise in
logistical and event management with the Woman's Show for the past three years.
She is highly recognized for her production talents in the valley including El
Paseo Fashion Week, The Desert Cities Bachelor Auction, Women Leaders Forum,
Cabaret Theatre West and many other community and national events.
dr_reed@desertwomansshow.com
Susan Stein
| Fashion Manager
Ms. Stein is most commonly recognized as the Fashion Editor of Palm Springs Life
magazine. Working in the industry for over 30 years in New York, Beverly
Hills and our desert, Susan is the leading authority on fashion in Southern
California. She has volunteered her time and experience to manage our Fashion Lane and
our daily Fashion Presentations on Center Stage.
Be sure to catch Susan's Boardroom Talk on "Fashion Trends - Past, Present and
Future".
Sooz@desertwomansshow.com
Ramona Kaptyn
| Show Ambassador
Ramona Kaptyn has been a volunteer for a good
part of her life taking on job assignments as a
journalist, hotel manager, teacher, marketing
manager, foreign aid worker (and occasional
barmaid) to cover living, eating and merry-making
expenses. She met Diana Marlo and worked with
her in Canada on one of Diana’s first Women’s
Shows. Ramona continues on as a volunteer for
the Desert Cities Woman’s Show and Bachelor
Auction whenever she is in the Desert Cities
assisting her American sister Alvida Fottrell.
Ramona is a Canadian residing and working for
Sources, a not-for-profit organization in
White Rock, British Columbia.
Lani Garfield
| Official Show Photographer
'Photos by Lani' represents the photogenic and computer
skills of Lani, a Palm Springs based photojournalist.
Lani's photography appears regularly in many local
magazines, including Palm Springs Life, as well as on-line
publications. Photos from recent events can be seen on
her web site: www.PhotosbyLani.com
Greg Noll
| Web & Creative Design
Greg has volunteered his time and skills to escalate The Woman's Show to a new
level with an interactive and dynamic website.
A local businessman with over thirty years experience in his trade, Greg enjoys
giving back to his community and recognizes the need to support our local
charities. Besides this show and his full time job, Greg has helped with the Desert Cities Bachelor Auction,
the CHP Christmas toy drive, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission food drive and is a member of the
volunteer Search & Rescue team at Mt. San Jacinto State Park.
Advisory Council
Each year a dynamic group of individuals volunteer their time, their ideas and
their experience to keep the Desert Cities Woman's Show growing and evolving.
With this valuable input the Show is able to better understand and provide for
the needs of the women of the Coachella Valley.
Special thanks to:
Lynn Mack
Susan Ingram
Charissa Farley
Ramona Kaptain
Anna-Marie Frost
Sylvia Chavez
Susan Stein
Dr. Audrey Reed
John Lambert
Greg Noll
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