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Go for the whole magilla on Purim & listen to the “Megilla” aka Book of Esther

March 14, 2022 By Helena Kaufman

Mmmm cookies for Purim called Hamentaschen

Iran, Jews and deadly decrees are commemorated in an upbeat way this week. Coming early at us in this Jewish Year of 5782, Purim arrives the night of March 16 and lasts with laughter and celebration well into March 17. Even as tensions continue in the Middle East and are heightened now with what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Helena Kaufman Tagged With: Helena Kaufman, Jewish holiday food, jewish holiday symbols, Megilat Esther, Megilla, Persia and an ancient decree of death to a people, Purim, Purim lessons for today

Road ahead: Fab 45-Day 5 finds the Intersections

April 28, 2015 By Helena Kaufman

Giant highway sign saying THE FUTURE and an exit arrow

Writing to you with something useful and interesting and perhaps even entertaining is on my mind a lot these days. What have the past hundreds upon hundreds of blogs I've birthed into the world had in common? No matter the topic or the source of the publishing impetus, they were written with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Helena Kaufman Tagged With: Be yourself, Caroline McHugh, Fab 45 daily writing challenge, intersections of life

Can we write ourselves healthy? Social? Successful? Fab 45-Day 4

April 27, 2015 By Helena Kaufman

two blue artistic heads in profile with cogs in their brains to illustrate Helena's exploration of using her imagination to recreate herself

Do you, as a writer or other creative get your inspiration from the outside world? Swaths of colour in your path. Sound vibrations familiar and foreign. Aromas. Snippets of conversation overheard repurposed first in your mind and then your studio? Me too. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Helena Kaufman Tagged With: JJ Virgin, John Assaraf, writers imagination, writing to change ourselves

Susan G. Komen Struggles to Recover on Capitol Hill

April 2, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Komen Race for the Cure

Is it now a case of too little cash too late in the controversy for Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s (SGK) contrite plea to Congress? SGK founder Nancy Brinker’s letter of apology to members of Congress may not be able to make up for the massive mistakes in messaging during the rift between the … [Read more...]

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Komen’s pink ribbon gaffe trips up Race for the Cure

April 2, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Komen Race for the Cure

You will have an opinion, likely a strong one, no matter where you stand on the recent brouhaha that saw Susan G. Komen Foundation (SGK) defund Planned Parenthood for providing mammograms to poor women. That’s about $700,000 a year in lost support. … [Read more...]

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Tiramisu’s neo-burlesque is dessert for the eyes

March 16, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Tiramisu

Talia Tiramisu’s joy of performing in burlesque began in 2009, captivated by the self-expression, humor and costuming the art form offered. “It’s an embracing of everyone no matter who they are, in burlesque,” said Tiramisu in a recent interview. … [Read more...]

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The Fatimas embrace a plus-size world of dance

March 12, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Belly Dancer

The Fatimas, a vivacious plus-size belly dance troupe with its ever-changing line up of members from Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, has been entertaining and inspiring audiences all over Southern California for more than 20 years. … [Read more...]

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Gossip at the Grocer’s

January 12, 2012 By Helena Kaufman

Over the Counter Communication about Cher Juicy gossip has always existed and it has high communication value. Gossip has such power to move information quickly and effectively that most major religions have injunctions against it. It’s in the fine print. We gloss over it as we head to the office … [Read more...]

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Fascinating People: Don Lloyd, Knight Works Game Designer …Kickstarter Helps Knight Works Get in the Game (2nd of 3)

October 14, 2011 By Helena Kaufman

Level Up In 2000, Don Lloyd, a software developer by day, moved up a level in the world of board games that delighted and challenged him since childhood. He established his game company, Knight Works, in Colorado Springs, Colorado and for the next few years he worked with family and a few close … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Helena Kaufman Tagged With: board games, Colorado, Colorado Springs, Dark Horse, Don Lloyd, game designer, Helena Kaufman, Kickstarter, Knight Works, Lanterloon, People, software developer, tabletop games

NHL Stanley Cup Finals Offer 7 Lessons in Mass Communication Success

June 15, 2011 By Helena Kaufman

What can a T-shirt communicate about a community? The vibration, noise and visual sea of blue and green Vancouver Canuck team hockey jerseys is a testament to the rallying power of a cause that can mobilize an entire community to action, pride and support. Their partners in the final series … [Read more...]

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Vancouver-based storyteller Helena Kaufman helps professionals, entrepreneurs and companies discover the narratives that make them memorable. An award-winning communicator with over 25 years experience, Helena uses her writing and marketing skills to plan, produce and promote her clients’ projects.
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