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TORONTO, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation (TSXV: WEB) (OTCQX: WEGYF) (FRA: PUQ) (“Westbridge“, “Westbridge Renewable” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has completed a vertical short form amalgamation with its wholly owned subsidiary, Westbridge Renewable Energy Holding Corp. effective as of March 10, 2026.

The amalgamation of the Company and its subsidiary was undertaken to simplify the corporate structure of the Company and to reduce administrative costs.

No securities of the Company will be issued in connection with the amalgamation, and the Company’s share capital will remain unchanged. All of the issued and outstanding shares of the subsidiary will be cancelled, and the assets, liabilities and obligations of the subsidiary will be assumed by Westbridge. The amalgamation will not have any significant effect on the business and operations of the Company, and the common shares of the Company will continue to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.

About Westbridge Renewable Energy

Westbridge originates, develops, operates and monetizes best-in-class, utility-scale solar PV projects, stand-alone battery energy storage projects and other clean energy-focused development. The Company has a portfolio of projects in four key jurisdictions: Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Italy. Westbridge delivers attractive, long-term returns by originating and developing an international portfolio of renewable energy assets to support increasing demand for energy and grid reliability. Management brings a strong track-record with a cumulative 40+ development projects worldwide. As one of very few listed, pure-play international solar and BESS development companies, Westbridge provides investors with access to greenfield solar and energy storage projects at the earliest stage of development, allowing them to benefit from the full development value chain. Westbridge aims to deliver renewable energy and energy storage solutions to support increasing electricity demand and grid reliability in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

For more information, please visit: www.westbridge.energy | Twitter | LinkedIn

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information set forth in this document contains forward-looking information and statements including, without limitation, management’s business strategy, and management’s assessment of future plans and operations. Such forward-looking statements or information are provided for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans relating to the future. Forward-looking statements or information typically contain statements with words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “estimate”, “propose”, “project”, “potential” or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding future performance and outlook. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them as actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties relating to the prospectivity of the Company’s interests and the Company’s ability to obtain regulatory approval or at all. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, except as required by law.

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STEP Ahead honors women leaders who are making a lasting impact on manufacturing through leadership, mentorship and community engagement.

DALTON, Ga., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s (Shaw) Sandy Johnson, Director of Culture Enablement, has been named a 2026 STEP Ahead Awards Honoree by the Manufacturing Institute. The national recognition honors women leaders who are shaping the future of manufacturing through excellence, innovation and service.

As director of culture enablement, Johnson has built enterprise-wide networks of divisional champions and sponsors, launched Shaw Inclusion Teams, and led initiatives that strengthen belonging and engagement across the organization.

One of Johnson’s most impactful contributions is the creation of Shaw’s Bridge program, which connects associates — many from manufacturing roles — to skills development, mentoring and hands-on learning opportunities. The program supports associates in transitioning into salaried roles in engineering, IT and operations leadership pathways and has impacted more than 40 individuals to date.

“Sandy exhibits an immense passion for building and nurturing strong, effective teams. She is consistently able to assess the cultural needs across the enterprise and develop key programs and processes to address those needs,” says Carlene Blanding, VP of Talent Strategy & Culture Enablement for Shaw Industries. “It is my absolute pleasure to work with Sandy and see the impact she has on our people.”

Beyond her professional impact, Johnson is deeply engaged in her community. She mentors at-risk students through Dalton Public Schools, serves on the boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters and Compassion House, and has opened her home to foster children in need — demonstrating a lifelong commitment to service and empowerment.

The STEP Ahead Awards celebrate women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in manufacturing while inspiring the next generation through mentorship and community involvement. Honorees will be recognized during the STEP Ahead Awards Gala on April 23, 2026, in conjunction with the Manufacturing Institute’s leadership conference.

ABOUT SHAW

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex^®, COREtec^®, Shaw Floors^®, Patcraft^®, Philadelphia Commercial^®, Shaw Contract^®, Shaw Sports Turf^®, Shawgrass^®, Southwest Greens^®, Watershed Geo^® and more.  

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with approximately $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

ABOUT THE MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE

The Manufacturing Institute works to build and strengthen the manufacturing workforce for today and tomorrow to create a workforce prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. This is done through implementing groundbreaking initiatives, convening industry leaders, conducting innovative research and promoting public policy that supports the sector as it meets the opportunity of modern manufacturing. Through this work, the MI furthers individual opportunity, community prosperity and a more competitive manufacturing industry. For more information, please visit: https://themanufacturinginstitute.org/ 

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sara.martin@shawinc.com

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IPX Power, a carve-out of Intersect, is a large-scale clean energy producer with assets across California and Texas

AUSTIN, Texas and NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Greenbelt Capital Partners (“Greenbelt”) today announced it has completed the sale of Intersect Power to Google for $4.75 billion plus the assumption of debt, representing a landmark transaction in the evolution of one of the nation’s leading clean energy platforms. Concurrent with the closing, IPX Power (“IPX” or “the Company”) has launched as an independent power producer carved out of certain Intersect assets and backed by Greenbelt Capital Partners alongside TPG Rise Climate and Climate Adaptive Infrastructure.

IPX is led by a seasoned management team and begins operations with a substantial portfolio of clean energy assets across California and Texas, including approximately 4.4 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, as well as a multi-gigawatt development pipeline. The Company will continue to develop, own, and operate utility-scale clean energy projects serving utilities, community choice aggregators, corporate buyers, and other energy customers.

“Today marks an important milestone for Intersect, IPX, and the broader clean energy ecosystem. We are extremely proud of the leading role Greenbelt has played in helping build and scale the Intersect platform since its inception in 2020,” said Glenn Jacobson, Managing Partner of Greenbelt Capital Partners. “The successful closing with Google underscores the strength and strategic value of the Intersect franchise and the dynamic leadership of its CEO, Sheldon Kimber. As a standalone company, IPX can focus on scaling its operating fleet and development pipeline as a well-capitalized independent power producer with a premier portfolio of solar and storage assets. We look forward to continuing to support IPX as it delivers reliable, affordable clean power at scale.”

Sheldon Kimber, Founder and CEO of Intersect Power, added, “Greenbelt has been an exceptional partner throughout this journey. Their strategic insight, disciplined execution, and deep understanding of the energy markets were instrumental in positioning Intersect for this landmark transaction. We are grateful for their partnership and excited to see IPX continue building on this foundation.”

Andy Hopping, Partner at Greenbelt Capital Partners, said, “Greenbelt is proud to remain an active investor in and strategic partner to IPX and its outstanding team as the Company executes on its next phase of growth. With a strong operating base, significant solar and storage capacity, and a deep development pipeline, IPX is well positioned to help meet the accelerating demand for reliable, grid-scale clean energy across the United States.”

About Greenbelt Capital Partners

Greenbelt Capital Partners is a private equity firm with offices in Austin, TX, and New York, NY. The firm focuses on investing in leading companies that are enabling the transition to a more resilient and electrified energy future. With over $3 billion in assets under management, Greenbelt aims to partner with exceptional management teams to drive growth and build lasting value across its portfolio. The senior team at Greenbelt has committed over $6 billion of equity capital across multiple portfolio companies and completed over $80 billion of M&A and financings across more than 280 transactions. For more information, please visit https://www.greenbeltcapital.com/.

Contact:

LLYC
Joanne Lessner
212-222-7436
joanne.lessner@llyc.global 

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IPX Power, a carve-out of Intersect, is a large-scale clean energy producer with assets across California and Texas

AUSTIN, Texas and NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Greenbelt Capital Partners (“Greenbelt”) today announced it has completed the sale of Intersect Power to Google for $4.75 billion plus the assumption of debt, representing a landmark transaction in the evolution of one of the nation’s leading clean energy platforms. Concurrent with the closing, IPX Power (“IPX” or “the Company”) has launched as an independent power producer carved out of certain Intersect assets and backed by Greenbelt Capital Partners alongside TPG Rise Climate and Climate Adaptive Infrastructure.

IPX is led by a seasoned management team and begins operations with a substantial portfolio of clean energy assets across California and Texas, including approximately 4.4 GW of solar PV and 8.8 GWh of battery storage in construction or operation, as well as a multi-gigawatt development pipeline. The Company will continue to develop, own, and operate utility-scale clean energy projects serving utilities, community choice aggregators, corporate buyers, and other energy customers.

“Today marks an important milestone for Intersect, IPX, and the broader clean energy ecosystem. We are extremely proud of the leading role Greenbelt has played in helping build and scale the Intersect platform since its inception in 2020,” said Glenn Jacobson, Managing Partner of Greenbelt Capital Partners. “The successful closing with Google underscores the strength and strategic value of the Intersect franchise and the dynamic leadership of its CEO, Sheldon Kimber. As a standalone company, IPX can focus on scaling its operating fleet and development pipeline as a well-capitalized independent power producer with a premier portfolio of solar and storage assets. We look forward to continuing to support IPX as it delivers reliable, affordable clean power at scale.”

Sheldon Kimber, Founder and CEO of Intersect Power, added, “Greenbelt has been an exceptional partner throughout this journey. Their strategic insight, disciplined execution, and deep understanding of the energy markets were instrumental in positioning Intersect for this landmark transaction. We are grateful for their partnership and excited to see IPX continue building on this foundation.”

Andy Hopping, Partner at Greenbelt Capital Partners, said, “Greenbelt is proud to remain an active investor in and strategic partner to IPX and its outstanding team as the Company executes on its next phase of growth. With a strong operating base, significant solar and storage capacity, and a deep development pipeline, IPX is well positioned to help meet the accelerating demand for reliable, grid-scale clean energy across the United States.”

About Greenbelt Capital Partners

Greenbelt Capital Partners is a private equity firm with offices in Austin, TX, and New York, NY. The firm focuses on investing in leading companies that are enabling the transition to a more resilient and electrified energy future. With over $3 billion in assets under management, Greenbelt aims to partner with exceptional management teams to drive growth and build lasting value across its portfolio. The senior team at Greenbelt has committed over $6 billion of equity capital across multiple portfolio companies and completed over $80 billion of M&A and financings across more than 280 transactions. For more information, please visit https://www.greenbeltcapital.com/.

Contact:

LLYC
Joanne Lessner
212-222-7436
joanne.lessner@llyc.global 

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GLASGOW, Scotland, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Star Refrigeration is celebrating the success of Sustainability Project Lead Intern Olivia Brown, who has been named joint winner of the Engaging Talent Award at the CeeD Industry Awards alongside Cameron Fordyce of the University of Glasgow with industry partner Nami Surgical.

The awards, organised by CeeD a Scottish industry network that connects businesses, universities and the public sector to drive collaboration and innovation across engineering and manufacturing, took place on 5 March at the Hilton Glasgow Hotel.

The Engaging Talent Award recognises undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional collaboration between industry and academia through practical engineering or technical projects. Olivia, an Environmental Management student at Glasgow Caledonian University, works with Star Refrigeration through the company’s Star Academy term-time internship programme, spending one day per week in the business during term time and working more extensively during university holidays, applying her studies directly within industry.

In her role as Sustainability Project Lead Intern, Olivia has played a key role in progressing Star Refrigeration’s sustainability strategy. Her work has involved engaging colleagues from across the organisation to identify priorities and translate them into actionable activities to support the company’s long-term environmental commitments.

Star Refrigeration’s Sustainability Strategy aligns the business with all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with particular focus on clean energy, climate action, responsible consumption and decent work. It is led at executive level and embedded within an ISO 14001 certified management system, ensuring consistent measurement, reporting and continuous improvement, with a clear focus on the lifetime energy performance of the systems we design and support.

Olivia has helped introduce practical initiatives across the business, including improvements to waste management systems and the development of internal sustainability training for employees. Her work also contributed to Star’s EcoVadis sustainability assessment, where the company improved its performance and achieved a position within the top 15% of companies globally.

The award was shared with Cameron Fordyce, a University of Glasgow student and intern at Booth Welsh, recognised for his work developing a digital image correlation system to measure ultrasonic vibrations in surgical tools as part of an engineering research project carried out in collaboration with industry.

Prof. Dave Pearson, Group Sustainable Development Director at Star Refrigeration and Olivia’s mentor through the programme, said:

“We took a gamble in establishing a term-time internship, but Olivia has rewarded us handsomely. She has exceeded our expectations and delivered as if she were a full-time member of the team with years of experience.

“Her work has helped turn sustainability into a more structured, actionable function embedded across the business.”

Olivia Brown said,

“I’m very proud to have carried out this work while studying at Glasgow Caledonian University and to have had the opportunity to help further develop and embed sustainability within Star Refrigeration during that time.

“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at Star for their support, and especially to Dave Pearson for the mentorship and encouragement to develop this work alongside my studies.” Through initiatives such as the Star Academy programme, Star Refrigeration continues to strengthen links between industry and universities, helping students gain practical experience while contributing fresh ideas and perspectives to real-world engineering and sustainability challenges.

The CeeD Awards ceremony brought together leaders from across Scotland’s engineering, manufacturing and innovation sectors, including Richard Lochhead, Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, and Ivan McKee, Minister for Public Finance.

As part of the event, Star Refrigeration also sponsored the Net Zero Heroes Award, which was won by fellow CeeD member Celtic Renewables for its work developing bio-based chemicals from industrial by-products, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Prof. Dave Pearson, said,

“We were proud to sponsor the Net Zero Heroes category and to see Celtic Renewables recognised for the important work they are doing to develop alternatives to fossil-based chemicals. Innovation of this kind will play an important role in Scotland’s transition to a low-carbon economy.”

The Engaging Talent Award was established in memory of Euan Thomson, a respected Star Refrigeration engineer whose enthusiasm for engineering and collaboration left a lasting impact on colleagues and industry partners.

To find out more about the CeeD Awards, visit https://ceedawards.ceed-scotland.com/

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GLASGOW, Scotland, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Star Refrigeration is celebrating the success of Sustainability Project Lead Intern Olivia Brown, who has been named joint winner of the Engaging Talent Award at the CeeD Industry Awards alongside Cameron Fordyce of the University of Glasgow with industry partner Nami Surgical.

The awards, organised by CeeD a Scottish industry network that connects businesses, universities and the public sector to drive collaboration and innovation across engineering and manufacturing, took place on 5 March at the Hilton Glasgow Hotel.

The Engaging Talent Award recognises undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional collaboration between industry and academia through practical engineering or technical projects. Olivia, an Environmental Management student at Glasgow Caledonian University, works with Star Refrigeration through the company’s Star Academy term-time internship programme, spending one day per week in the business during term time and working more extensively during university holidays, applying her studies directly within industry.

In her role as Sustainability Project Lead Intern, Olivia has played a key role in progressing Star Refrigeration’s sustainability strategy. Her work has involved engaging colleagues from across the organisation to identify priorities and translate them into actionable activities to support the company’s long-term environmental commitments.

Star Refrigeration’s Sustainability Strategy aligns the business with all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with particular focus on clean energy, climate action, responsible consumption and decent work. It is led at executive level and embedded within an ISO 14001 certified management system, ensuring consistent measurement, reporting and continuous improvement, with a clear focus on the lifetime energy performance of the systems we design and support.

Olivia has helped introduce practical initiatives across the business, including improvements to waste management systems and the development of internal sustainability training for employees. Her work also contributed to Star’s EcoVadis sustainability assessment, where the company improved its performance and achieved a position within the top 15% of companies globally.

The award was shared with Cameron Fordyce, a University of Glasgow student and intern at Booth Welsh, recognised for his work developing a digital image correlation system to measure ultrasonic vibrations in surgical tools as part of an engineering research project carried out in collaboration with industry.

Prof. Dave Pearson, Group Sustainable Development Director at Star Refrigeration and Olivia’s mentor through the programme, said:

“We took a gamble in establishing a term-time internship, but Olivia has rewarded us handsomely. She has exceeded our expectations and delivered as if she were a full-time member of the team with years of experience.

“Her work has helped turn sustainability into a more structured, actionable function embedded across the business.”

Olivia Brown said,

“I’m very proud to have carried out this work while studying at Glasgow Caledonian University and to have had the opportunity to help further develop and embed sustainability within Star Refrigeration during that time.

“I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at Star for their support, and especially to Dave Pearson for the mentorship and encouragement to develop this work alongside my studies.” Through initiatives such as the Star Academy programme, Star Refrigeration continues to strengthen links between industry and universities, helping students gain practical experience while contributing fresh ideas and perspectives to real-world engineering and sustainability challenges.

The CeeD Awards ceremony brought together leaders from across Scotland’s engineering, manufacturing and innovation sectors, including Richard Lochhead, Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade, and Ivan McKee, Minister for Public Finance.

As part of the event, Star Refrigeration also sponsored the Net Zero Heroes Award, which was won by fellow CeeD member Celtic Renewables for its work developing bio-based chemicals from industrial by-products, helping reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Prof. Dave Pearson, said,

“We were proud to sponsor the Net Zero Heroes category and to see Celtic Renewables recognised for the important work they are doing to develop alternatives to fossil-based chemicals. Innovation of this kind will play an important role in Scotland’s transition to a low-carbon economy.”

The Engaging Talent Award was established in memory of Euan Thomson, a respected Star Refrigeration engineer whose enthusiasm for engineering and collaboration left a lasting impact on colleagues and industry partners.

To find out more about the CeeD Awards, visit https://ceedawards.ceed-scotland.com/

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WASHINGTON, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On March 3, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) signed a Memorandum of Agreement establishing DOE as the lead agency for the ENERGY STAR^® program. 

For over 20 years, BOMA has been a strong supporter of the ENERGY STAR program. Our members use the Portfolio Manager program to benchmark their energy use, using the data to improve their operations, reduce operational costs, and comply with local regulations.  In total, over 330,000 buildings use the Portfolio Manager program, representing nearly 25% of all commercial floor space in the nation.  BOMA members across Canada also rely on the program, bringing a level of importance few governmental programs can claim.  This is why BOMA used every tool in our Advocacy toolbox in 2025 to encourage Congress to retain and fund the program.  Our success in this endeavor is the program’s success. 

In 2026, ENERGY STAR is evolving.  When established, Congress directed the program to be “divided between the DOE and EPA in accordance with the terms of applicable agreements between those agencies” (42 U.S.C. §6294a).  As the program has grown and evolved, the agencies are exercising their right to realign the division of responsibility for the program.  The new MOA, in effect for 10 years, provides certainty for the program and the BOMA members who rely on it, allowing them to invest time, effort, and data in the program with confidence. 

The DOE has a long history of collaborating with and supporting the buildings sector to advance best practices in building design, construction, and operations. With this move, BOMA expects the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, along with support from the National Laboratories, to devote the personnel and financial resources necessary to grow ENERGY STAR to meet current and future needs of its users.  

While the MOA initiates the transition of management activities, including partnership agreements, trademark(s), IT systems and databases, there is no mention of a critical program resource: staff.  BOMA encourages the agencies, during the 90-day transition period, to provide employees with critical programmatic experience the option to transfer with the program to ensure its continuity. 

Finally, while we fully expect the transition to be completed in a professional manner, BOMA will monitor the situation and consult with our members to ensure it is completed with no interruption of service.

BOMA looks forward to working with the leadership of the DOE to achieve the goals of the program. 

Mary Lue Peck
President and Chief Operating Officer

About BOMA International
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International serves the entire commercial real estate community, including owners, managers, property professionals, and service providers of all types of commercial buildings, such as office, industrial, medical, corporate, government, and mixed-use. BOMA’s mission is to promote a thriving commercial real estate industry through advocacy, influence, and knowledge via a federation of 80 U.S. local associations and 18 global affiliates with over 18,000 members. For more info, visit boma.org.

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GLENDORA, Calif., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Los Angeles Pacific University reports that as industries rapidly evolve due to technological innovation, economic disruption, and longer career lifespans, a growing number of working professionals are returning to school mid-career to expand their skills and prepare for leadership roles. Adult learners now represent a significant portion of higher education enrollment, reflecting increasing demand for flexible academic programs designed for individuals balancing careers, families, and professional advancement.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly one-third of all college students in the United States are over the age of 25. As careers stretch longer and industries evolve rapidly due to technology and economic shifts, many professionals are returning to school to gain new skills, transition into leadership roles, or adapt to changing workforce demands.

“We’re seeing more professionals return to school not because they want to start over, but because they want to evolve in their careers,” said Andrew Shean, Chief Academic Officer at Los Angeles Pacific University. “Programs designed for working adults allow professionals to continue contributing in their fields while preparing for the future.”

One of those professionals is physician and surgeon Dr. Gloria Wu, who decided to pursue an MBA after the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically disrupted her medical practice.

When the pandemic reshaped healthcare delivery across the country, Wu experienced the impact firsthand. Nearly overnight, she lost close to 80 percent of her patients.

Rather than waiting for the healthcare landscape to stabilize, Wu began asking a different question: What should the next decade of her career look like?

“I wanted to ‘Beyoncé’ my career,” Wu said, referencing the global artist known for continually reinventing her musical style. “Success is however you define it. For me, success meant preparing for what comes next.”

Wu enrolled in the MBA program at Los Angeles Pacific University, choosing to deepen her understanding of healthcare systems, leadership, and emerging technologies shaping modern medicine.

“I felt this might be the third act of my career,” Wu said. “If I was going to reinvent myself for the next decade, I needed to embrace change.”

A Global Journey Rooted in Adaptability

Wu’s path to medicine has long been shaped by resilience and adaptability. Born in Cuba, she grew up speaking Chinese as her first language, Spanish as her second, and English as her third before becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen at age 12.

Throughout her career, Wu built a successful medical practice while navigating multiple cultures, languages, and professional environments — experiences that shaped her perspective on leadership and lifelong learning.

When the pandemic disrupted healthcare systems worldwide, Wu saw an opportunity not only to adapt but also to expand her impact beyond clinical practice.

Expanding Leadership in Healthcare Innovation

While completing her MBA, Wu stepped into leadership roles within emerging healthcare ventures. She served as Chief Medical Officer of a startup and later Chief Operating Officer, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as health data, artificial intelligence, and digital healthcare systems.

“I learned so much about data and innovation in healthcare,” Wu said. “It gave me a broader understanding of what medicine in the 21st century can become.”

Her academic experience also overlapped with significant leadership responsibilities. During her first year in the program, Wu served as president of a medical society representing nearly 4,900 physicians.

Learning as an Investment in the Future

For Wu, continuing education is also deeply connected to lifelong learning and brain health. She points to research on brain plasticity — the brain’s ability to form new neural connections over time — as one of the many reasons she believes education should continue throughout life.

“Education helps your brain grow,” Wu said. “It’s like Miracle-Gro for your mind.”

Today, Wu continues practicing medicine while expanding her work in healthcare leadership and innovation.

Her advice for professionals considering returning to school later in their careers is simple.

“The world will often tell you no,” she said. “Focus on yes.”

About Los Angeles Pacific University

Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) is a nonprofit, Christian university based in Glendora, California. The university offers flexible, 100% online associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to serve working adults and nontraditional learners. Through asynchronous coursework and a commitment to academic excellence and faith integration, LAPU equips students to grow professionally while pursuing lives of purpose, leadership, and service.

To learn more, visit www.lapu.edu.

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Nutrition for Women Navigating Menopause: The Power of Addition Gives Women Over 40 a Smarter Strategy for Strength, Energy, and Metabolic Health

CHICAGO, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For millions of women, the early 40s mark the beginning of significant hormonal changes that signal the transition into perimenopause and menopause. What’s often described as a “decline” can instead be a powerful turning point.

In Nutrition for Women Navigating Menopause: The Power of Addition, Katalin Rodriguez Ogren reframes midlife as a reset — an opportunity to rebuild strength, restore energy, and create the body and health foundation for the second half of life.

“If you feel like your body suddenly rewrote all the rules, you’re not imagining it,” says Katalin. “But this isn’t the end of your vitality. It’s the beginning of a smarter approach.”

Women navigating perimenopause and menopause often face stubborn belly fat, constant fatigue, brain fog, sleep disruption, mood swings, muscle loss, and a slowing metabolism — even when they’re “doing everything right.” Katalin argues that the issue isn’t willpower. It’s outdated advice.

An Anti-Diet Strategy for the Biggest Hormonal Shift Since Puberty

Rather than prescribing restriction, elimination, or another unsustainable diet, The Power of Addition introduces a practical, proven framework designed specifically for women over 40.

The book is built around a simple but transformative idea: focus on what to add, not what to cut. Through her signature philosophy — The Power of Addition — Katalin teaches women to:

• Add adequate protein to protect and build lean muscle
• Add progressive strength training to support metabolic health
• Add structure to reduce decision fatigue
• Add consistent habits that align with midlife hormones

“You don’t need a stricter diet,” Katalin explains. “You need a strategy designed for the hormonal reality of midlife.”

Inside the book, readers will discover how to:

• Build meals that support hormonal balance and metabolic health
• Prioritize protein in realistic, achievable ways
• Understand muscle loss and metabolic shifts during menopause
• Use her “Constants Method” to simplify daily nutrition decisions
• Navigate common symptoms through evidence-based nutrition
• Create sustainable systems that deliver lasting results

This is a guide for women who want to boost energy, improve strength, protect their metabolism, and feel confident in their bodies again — without guilt, confusion, or extreme measures.

Midlife, Katalin emphasizes, is not about shrinking. It’s about building.

Nutrition for Women Navigating Menopause: The Power of Addition is available in paperback for $19.99 and available on Amazon, WHERE ELSE? For more information on Katalin Rodriguez Ogren please visit www.powgymchicago.com

About the Author:

Katalin Rodriguez Ogren is a strength and nutrition coach with more than 30 years of experience helping people of all ages rebuild energy, confidence, and metabolic health. A four-time black belt, lifelong martial artist, and owner of POW! Gym Chicago since 2001, she is known for translating complex topics — hormones, aging, nutrition, and strength training — into simple, actionable strategies that fit real life. 

Media Contact:
Daphne Ortiz
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Premieres Weekend Mornings Starting Saturday, April 4

Watch Trailer Here

NEW YORK, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), in partnership with Kidde, North America’s #1 home fire safety brand¹, and Epic Entertainment and Media Group, today announced the premiere of Home for Good, on Saturday, April 4th. The original series will air weekend mornings on ABC stations nationwide as part of the Weekend Adventure educational/informational programming block (times may vary; check local listings). 

Home For Good is a home renovation series dedicated to honoring America’s everyday heroes – from first responders and military veterans to community champions. Hosted by Art Edmonds, each 30-minute weekly episode goes beyond aesthetics to deliver life-changing home transformations for deserving recipients who have overcome extraordinary challenges. More than just a home makeover show, the series bridges the gap between beautiful design and essential home safety, providing viewers with expert DIY insights and a vital focus on fire and carbon monoxide (CO) education.

Home For Good is co-produced by HMPG, Epic Entertainment and Media Group, and series sponsor Kidde.

Edmonds is a TV host, spokesperson, narrator and executive producer with more than 25 years of experience. He is best known as the co-host of the series Military Makeover with Montel airing on Lifetime in which he and Montel Williams give a complete home makeover to a wounded U.S. veteran. Edmonds also has extensive narration credits including Caught! on Discovery+, Built by Hand on Discovery Science and Dr. K Exotic Animal ER on Nat Geo Wild.

“For over 100 years, Kidde has been a trusted leader in fire safety, and our partnership with Home for Good is a natural extension of our mission to help make every home a safer home,” said Isis Wu, Kidde president of global residential fire & safety. “By working with these incredible everyday heroes, we hope to underscore the importance of having up-to-date smoke and carbon monoxide alarms throughout a home and empower families with the fire and CO safety information needed to help protect what matters most.”

“This series is our way of saying thank you to everyday heroes,” said Bryan Curb, HMPG executive vice president and general manager, education/information. “These inspiring stories highlight the impact and purpose of serving others and will resonate deeply with our audience.”

HMPG’s current program portfolio comprises more than 30 original series and hundreds of hours of original content annually on leading broadcast networks and station groups and on connected TV and streaming platforms. It has a series library of more than 6,000 episodes, and its content can be found in 100 countries.

About Kidde
Kidde, a leading manufacturer of residential smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and safety accessories, has been keeping the world a safer place for over 100 years. Kidde produced the first integrated smoke detection system a century ago and continues its legacy today by delivering advanced fire-safety technology. Kidde is a part of Kidde Global Solutions, global leader in fire and life safety solutions. For more information, visit kidde.com or follow @KiddeFireSafety on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Epic Entertainment and Media Group
Epic Entertainment and Media Group Inc specializes in delivering high-quality scripted and unscripted programming, original series, documentaries, and event television designed to captivate viewers and drive meaningful engagement. With a strong focus on innovative concepts, diverse voices, and cinematic production values, the company develops projects that resonate across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. Founded by Rick Fielding and Art Edmonds, Epic Entertainment and Media Group is committed to pushing creative boundaries while maintaining the highest standards of excellence. Their collaborative approach combines artistic vision with strategic execution—ensuring every production is not only entertaining, but impactful and market-ready. Epic Entertainment and Media Group isn’t just producing television—it’s crafting experiences that inform, inspire, and leave a lasting impression.

About Hearst Media Production Group
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of Emmy® Award-winning programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in 100 countries. Its popular weekly educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks air weekends nationwide including “Weekend Adventure,” on ABC stations; “CBS WKND,” on the CBS Network; “The More You Know,” on the NBC Network; “One Magnificent Morning,” on the CW Network; “Mi Telemundo” on the Telemundo Network and “Go Time” on independent stations. HMPG also produces and/or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including the company’s dedicated FAST channels Xplore, The Jack Hanna Channel, Rovr Pets, and Lucky Dog Channel, available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms. HMPG has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Charlotte. HMPG is represented by United Talent Agency.

¹ Based on total household installations as of December 2023.

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