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Each month we feature four exceptional members who are local business women, for more information on becoming a featured business woman click here.
 

 

 
                                               Eva Sztupka Kerschbaumer
Eva__009_happy_greencompressed.jpgESSpa Kozmetika

ESSpa Kozmetika, owned by Eva and Scott Kerschbaumer,  is a different kind of dayspa. They don't believe skin care should be a luxury.  Their mission is simple-to provide clients with the finest skin care and body treatments in a comfortable, relaxing environment at a reasonable price.  Located in the heart of Aspinwall on Brilliant Avenue, ESSpa is arguably the finest spa in Pittsburgh, open seven days a week, offering organic skin care,exceptionally trained staff,  European pampering and individualized spa treatments.

 Eva Sztupka was raised in Hungary under a communist regime and for her owning a business is the ultimate irony. "I was used to people telling me what to do," Eva says,  "In America, there's so much more opportunities. It was very hard to leave my family, but I could help them more here."

 Eva still finds it surprising that clients find spa services a luxury. In Budhapest, a facial costs $5 and lasts twice as long. In her country, it is a matter of personal grooming.

"We were so poor in my country, but I always got a facial. I would go with my brother every week," she said. "I cannot believe women here spend incredible money on purses, shoes and hair, but on their skin, they go twice a year."  Eva believes that beautiful skin should never be a luxury. 

In order to help you experience the luxury of ESSpa, owners Scott and Eva are treating all Pittsburgh Professional Women Members* to a $30 gift certificate.  Mention PPW when scheduling your appointment. 

 Location:  17 Brilliant Avenue, Aspinwall, PA  15215

www.ESSPA.com  412. 782.3888 Mon 10 to 5; Tue - Sat 9 to 8; Sun 11 to 5

 

*offer valid for PPW Members during their first ESSpa visit. 

                                                         Expires 1/31/09, valid for spa services only 

 

 
debradk.jpgDebra Dion Krischke
Team Effort Events, Foodie Fundraising
Cookin for a Cause!
 

In the 150 years since the start of the women’s movement in the United States, many women have made sacrifices that made it possible for women to be in the position we are today. Now, it’s our turn to stretch beyond ourselves, give back and share our power. Help us further the movement.

- Sheila Johnson - Businesswoman, Philanthropist, C.A.R.E. Global Ambassador

Debra Dion Krsichke has been supporting causes for over 20 years.  Her cause is eradicating violence against women and children locally and globally, as well as offering education and opportunities to single moms.


Debra began her cooking causes in New Hampshire where she owned a successful restaurant.  After marrying her prince charming, she relocated to Pittsburgh and together they operated a number of businesses including Three Rivers Paintball Park, located in Cranberry Township.  
 
Debra has done community fundraising for over 20 years, starting in her home and over the years growing and hosting larger events.  She is an active member of Zonta Three Rivers North, Pittsburgh Professional Women, eWomen Network, and the Cranberry Chamber of Commerce.  Debra has receeived the PA Best 50 Women in Business Award and the Make the Connection Award for Community Service.
 
In the past five years, Debra's worked with women’s organizations and domestic violence agencies nationwide and has helped to raise almost $400,000 for the support of women. Now that Foodie Fundraising has launched, Debra is it just getting warmed up!
 

 

SusanLieber.jpgSusan J. Lieber MS,OTR/L
Certified Professional Organizer
Leave It To Lieber
 
Susan Lieber is a professional organizer with a medical background which makes her uniquely qualified to work with residential and business clients who also may struggle with medical or pain issues that cause them to be overwhelmed or need their work or living space adapted to their unique needs. Susan draws on her personal and professional experience to assist her residential and business clients achieve their organizational goals. During her career as an occupational therapist, Susan worked individuals who struggled with various physical and cognitive limitations.
 
Susan has developed an extensive understanding of the daily challenges that can face individuals with special needs. As a mother and wife, she understands the demands involved in maintaining a well-run home. While a clinical manager she learned firsthand the importance of efficient business operations. Susan has incorporated these experiences, her innate ability to organize, and the most current organizational techniques into her daily work providing assistance to Pittsburgh area individuals, families, and seniors in both home and business settings.

Susan has a passion for her work. After helping her clients understand the factors that have contributed to their organizational challenges, she identifies solutions that match the way they work and live, and shows them how to maintain these new systems. Clients appreciate her friendly, supportive, hands-on assistance to create practical organizing solutions that work for them. Susan is an active member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, The National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization, The American Occupational Therapy Association, WBN, Pittsburgh Professional Women, and the Northern Allegheny Chamber of Commerce.  Susan is pleased to offer members of Pittsburgh Professional Women a complimentary office efficiency checkup.  Contact Susan at 412.967.9657 or visit her online at www.leaveittolieber.com.
 
 
lisa.jpgLisa Spahr M.Sc
Life Coach and Author
A Life Coach for Better Living!
 
Lisa Spahr is a Pittsburgh-based life coach who helps individuals and businesses thrive. As a coach she helps people and companies define and achieve their goals. Most of her clients are already successful in their fields, they simply want to elevate their careers, balance work and home more or ensure they are putting their best foot forward. She is a masters-level psychologist who has extensive experience in research, business and project management. She relocated to Pittsburgh from Liverpool England and then again from Washington DC where she worked for a military contractor in training applications and a police think tank in executive management. She published her first non-work related book, WWII Radio Heroes: Letters of Compassion, which has been featured on The American Entrepreneur Show, KDKA's Evening News, magazines such as America in WWII and QST, and in dozens of newspapers nationwide. You can learn more about her business via www.spahrconsulting.com or her book via www.powletters.com.

Special Note: Lisa just launched a new, affordable coaching program called the Champion Series.

The Champions Series is a monthly membership based program for professionals all across the nation but its based here in Pittsburgh. This is a great introduction for those new to coaching, for those who don't have the resources for a full-blown coaching package, and for those who want to spend a few hours a month growing personally and professionally.

 Membership includes:

  •       Weekly Electronic Coaching Moments (arriving in your inbox on Friday mornings)
  •       Monthly Champions Meeting on a HOT Topic (held in the East-End on a Tuesday afternoon)
  •       Invitation to 1 Guest Per Month to Champions Meeting for $10
  •       15-Minute Personal Coaching Each Month (via telephone)
  •       Exclusive Options to Upgrade Coaching in the Future and Other Offers for Champions Only


The cost is $39 a month.

(PPW Members get a deal! click HERE for Details)

 

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