Archive for the 'Speakers' Category

Credit repair: A growing business

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Here’s a resource for information that might be useful in these chaotic financial times. Not only can people get their credit repaired, these businesses have resources to build credit by adding good trade lines and helping businesses to get financing without going through SBA.
Here’s what industry expert JoAnn Holly says:
Due to the fall [...]

Positively Positive Workforce Tips

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

When I produced the Positively Powerful Women Celebrate! Retreat (Triad West Inc. ) I wanted women to have a boost in their ability to accomplish their vision, greater confidence, more energy, a feeling that they were appreciated and appreciated themselves, and an environment where they could create connections to build their businesses, communities, or social [...]

Is the digital divide closing? “African American business search engine set to launch.”

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Corporate Clicks: FraserNetsearch
African American business search engine set to launch
By Ann Brown, Black Enterprise

June 9, 2008 — According to recent studies, African Americans turn to the Internet more often than others for career information and professional networking. According to the 2005 AOL African American Cyberstudy, conducted for AOL by IMAGES Market Research, 62% of [...]

NAWBO Women\’s Business Conference Phoenix AZ

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

Look for me, I will be speaking at one of the events at this conference.
Title: NAWBO Women\’s Business Conference
Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort, 2400 East Missouri Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85016
Description: This premier event will draw women entrepreneurs from across the country looking to grow their businesses, advance their leadership skills, and create lasting [...]

Two Day Event Scheduled For Women’s Personal and Professional Development

Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008

Scottsdale, AZ.: “Positively Powerful Women Celebrate!” is an event scheduled for May 16 and 17 at the Chaparral Suites Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road.
The purpose of the event is for the empowerment of all women and the celebration of their accomplishments in ways that inspire others to live their dreams. The event is [...]

For Positively Powerful People: Karen www.livethepower.com wrote this. Message? Don’t give up your dream.

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

I received this message from my daughter and thought that you might appreciate it.
I’m creating a new kind of workshop for women called, “Positively Powerful Women Celebrate!” and Karen’s writing inspired me to keep going for my dream no matter what. My dream began when I spoke before a very influential group of women [...]

It’s not easy being green. Be inspired by Majora Carter: Activist for Environment Justice

Saturday, February 23rd, 2008

 
America’s first conference focusing on minority business opportunities in the sustainability arena was time well spent. This day-long event was designed to bridge the gap between decision makers and the minority business community. Nobel Peace Prize winner Al Gore, did not attend but nevertheless it was an inspirational and educational day-long immersion into the value [...]

Andre Leon Talley , you’re invited to lunch.

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

This man is fashion! The Fall fashion books are out, fatter than ever. There’s a new silhouette, smaller and tighter on top, fem skirts or flared pants at the bottom, wide belts for a tiny look at the waist, sexy and glamorous, fine detailing even in ready to wear, black is the new black. (Not [...]

What’s The Answer to living a joyful, healthy, abundant life?

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Dr. Joel Martin recently participated in the filming of the exciting “next step” in transformation through film. It is called The Answer and it has been produced by Ed Madison and Dr. Ray Blanchard. There is a trailer that you can view on YouTube. You will likely want to learn more, know more, and see [...]

12 steps for facilitators facing disruptive participants

Friday, May 4th, 2007

You’ve got to establish a context for behaving well.

Be mindful of your language. Misbehaving is different from being rude.
Honor everyone as responsible and committed to learning.
Ask yourself what they “really” are saying by being rude. What’s the message they are sending. Ask yourself, “Am I listening to them, encouraging their point of view, or [...]