Call Toni Welcomes WomenNetwork.com CEO Michelle Patterson

Online, August 10, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Michelle Patterson, CEO of WomenNetwork.com and an expert on issues such as the women's economy, professional development, networking, and business growth, will be a guest on the Call Toni radio show this week. The show will air Saturday, August 10th at 3pm PT on KTLK AM1150. Listeners not in the Los Angeles area may stream the show from KTLK's site http://ktlkam1150.com. Michelle will give an overview of the WomenNetwork.com and its associated goals, successes, and techniques. She will also give listeners tips on accelerating a business, the best ways to work with different business models and information on her radio show OC Spotlight.

A recognized visionary and lauded business accelerator, Michelle Patterson is a sought-after expert on issues such as the women's economy, professional development, networking, and business growth. She is a written contributor and guest on numerous media outlets including The Huffington Post, CNBC, Fox BusinessNews, Bloomberg, and over a dozen TV stations in California. Most recently,Patterson successfully oversaw the 2012 California Women's Conference, continuing the tradition of this historical event that has featured thoughtleaders and A-list celebrities such as Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Deepak Chopra, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Goldie Hawn, Gayle King, and more. UnderPatterson's leadership, this newly revived conference received critical acclaim and was covered by the largest media outlets in the world. The California Women's Conference was the latest in a number of signature events Patterson has overseen. Just to name a few, these events include celebrity chef challenges, signature wine festivals such as "Taste of Ladera" with over 30,000 attendees, corporate workshops, and hosting the President of the United States.

Patterson's business acumen and impressive rolodex has led to her being labeled by the media as an "acceleration executive" that focuses on helping individuals, corporations, and small businesses grow faster. Patterson began her entrepreneurial journey after serving as a Regional Vice-President and National Sales Trainer for the world's largest specialized recruiting firm, Robert Half, where she oversaw 9 divisions and was recognized for helping generate record revenue growth. When she launched TouchPointe, LLC in July 2006, she continued her track record of impressive revenue growth - leading the company to achieve seven figure revenue within just six months of launch. TouchPointe was tapped by Internet giants Groupon and Living Social early on in their business cycle to help them increase their market share.

Today, Patterson is the CEO of WomenNetwork.com, a community designed to engage, educate and empower women on a global scale. Women Network is the proud producer of California Women's Conference and gives professionals an opportunity to make connections and explore career expansion opportunities. It serves as the focal for education and resources for women. Emerging businesses frequently tap into Patterson and the Women Network to get connected to the right individuals and develop strategies to accelerate their growth.

In addition to her success with TouchPointe and Women Network, Patterson is also partnered with the United Nations on establishing a Network for Economic Empowerment of Women of the South. Adhering to the theme "Each One Teach One", the objective is to establish an incubatory system in which aspiring business women will have their range of silks and knowledge expanded by interacting on sustained basis with successful business women

Patterson is an energetic and engaging public speaker for organizations such as Loyola Marymount University, Groupon, and The Green Festival. Patterson is the feature author for a women's anthology that will feature notable celebrity contributors to be released by Ben Bella Books in fall 2013. Patterson also hosts the radio show OC Spotlight, which airs weekly on OC Talk Radio. There she interviews top-tier guests ranging from Grammy Award winner Lil Jon to Groupon CEO Andrew Mason.

Patterson is driven by the belief that everyone has something significant to contribute. She is committed to helping individuals discover their talent and connect to the right circle of people to live out their purpose.

Call Toni, launched in 2012 as part of the Real Estate Radio Network, is a Los Angeles area real estate radio show hosted by local real estate expert Toni Patillo and her co-host Karla Dennis. With topics that include real estate, financial matters and short sales, the show aims to help listeners stay current with market trends and take control of their financial happiness while adding a personal touch. The show has built a steady listener base since its premiere. For more information please visit http://calltoni.com.