Power Woman Business Center (PWBC) took on the project of developing a plan for Patsy Ayala’s bilingual magazine idea. As a member of PWBC, Our Valleys Magazine utilized the expertise and advice of Patricia and Tony Gracia (founders of Power Media Group and Power Woman Business Center) and PWBC’s tools to successfully launch the magazine. The magazine itself targets American-based companies that want to expand and advertise in the Hispanic market. The relationship between Power Woman Business Center and Our Valleys Magazine began in November, 2010 and by December of that year they launched the magazine’s first issue.
An entrepreneur’s dream launch pad, the PWBC facility provides office equipment (telephones, computers, Internet, fax machines), a conference room and kitchen; not to mention Patricia’s commitment to providing her members constant guidance.

As Patsy Ayala, owner of Our Valleys Magazine, states, “Patricia and Tony helped me develop a strategic plan, suggested events to attend for networking, explained the importance of being active in the social and media world, and introduced me to key people. They were with me every step of the way.”

Now, over a year later, Our Valleys Magazine has quickly accelerated as a multimedia bilingual advertising and networking concept that encompasses print, radio, Internet, social media and live networking to promote the Hispanic culture and continues to build bridges between the English and Spanish markets. With its success, Our Valleys Magazine has been awarded as New Business of the Year 2011 by the Santa Clarita Valley Latino Chamber of Commerce and has been nominated to the SCV Leadership Awards 2012. It is the official communication media for the SCV Latino Chamber of Commerce.
You can find more information on Our Valleys Magazine in: http://www.ourvalleys.com

Tony and Patricia are illuminating and inspirational. With Power Woman Business Center, they know how to help others stay focused and reach for success.

Joan Wagner has been teaching Jazzercise for over 25 years and was in need of a facility in the Santa Clarita Valleyto continue teaching her clients. She was referred to Patricia Gracia in July of 2012 through Patsy Ayala, of Our Valleys Magazine, and it was an instant connection. As a current member, Joan is able to use the facility with all its amenities thus allowing her Jazzercise clients to have the best experience each time they come in. Her classes are doing very well, with 20-30 people in attendance.

Sabine and Roger have been in business together for over 5 years, and together have created a successful Niche Marketing Business. Through their company, Pegasus Inc., they market various products for people who want to earn money on the Internet and be in business for themselves, but not by themselves. Whether you want to work part-time or full-time, and regardless of your prior experience in e-commerce or marketing, you will have support and training and will be part of a large national team.

"We are committed to helping as many people to succeed as possible. We are looking for self-motivated and teachable team players, and are most excited when we meet someone a strong desire and drive to create their own destiny. In our current economy it is extremely valuable to work with those people who have a positive attitude and who become more resourceful and creative when they encounter challenges and obstacles in their lives. We believe that we have the perfect vehicle for anyone who is not afraid to try something new."

Sabine and Roger will schedule various meetings at the Power Media Group in the coming months.

Kendra Quiros had so much fun planning her wedding in Mexico, she decided to make event planning her profession. Since then, and for more than two years as a certified wedding planner, Kendra has used the multitude of skills acquired throughout her past work experience (which includes stints in corporate management, teaching and law enforcement) to successfully plan a myriad of events, both big and small through her company Truly Chic Affairs.
From weddings to bridal showers, artisan fairs and corporate trips, Kendra plans everything to the smallest element applying discipline, creativity, and attention to detail.

The first step to your goals is desire.

Even before she had her first computer - a Commodore 64 that only did basic word processing and played a few games - Arleen Orland already loved the machines.
Something about computers intrigued her and hit the right buttons, so it was only a matter of time before she found her true calling as a computer teacher. After teaching at several schools for the past 11 years, including College of the Canyons where she worked as an adjunct teacher for computer classes in the Community Services Department, Arleen finally decided to follow her dream of opening up her own computer school. Joining the Power Woman Business Center was the first step towards realizing that dream which she nurtured for the past 11 years. “Technology changes daily and being trained in the newest most up to date equipment and programs is so important in today’s world,” she says. “It can mean the difference between having a job or not.”

When I see my student’s light bulb go off and I know they’ve understood, that’s what encourages me and gives me the most joy.