Feb 20, 2020 | conference, Diversity & Inclusion, Women
October 16th, the Positively Powerful Woman Entrepreneur Leadership Award will be presented to Stephanie Vasquez, owner of Fair Trade Café.
Arizona is seeing a growth in women entrepreneurs… The number of women-owned firms in the state has climbed by 15.9 percent in the past five years, and revenue from these businesses has grown by 10.5 percent. As of the beginning of 2019, more than 220,000 firms in Arizona are owned by women.
Geri Stengel, Research Adviser for American Express
Travel, life experiences and passion for being socially conscious, have brought Stephanie Vasquez, owner of Fair Trade Café, to this exact moment in her life. She is one of the women entrepreneurs who is growing her business in Arizona.
Stephanie Vasquez is an Arizonan native who graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in education and began her professional career as a middle school science teacher, Stephanie was always inclined and passionate about helping her community.
In 2006, after a life-changing trip to Costa Rica, Stephanie experienced an “a-ha” moment. Moved by the culture, love, and respect that Costa Ricans displayed for their coffee fields and land, she returned to Arizona knowing she would one day own her own socially-conscious coffee shop. Stephanie had the concept and vision in mind, now her focus was on making it a reality.
It wasn’t until 2007, in a moment Stephanie calls destiny, she was presented with the opportunity to take over the operations of Fair Trade Café. Since then, Fair Trade Café has become a staple of Roosevelt Row and a gathering place for ASU students, local organizations, business leaders and politicians.
Fair Trade Cafe, Phoenix, AZ
She has been recognized as Stylos 2010 Entrepreneur of the Year, 2014 Cox Latina Entrepreneur of the Year, 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40, and most recently a recipient of the 40 Under 40 Award by Phoenix Business Journal. Aside from Ms. Vasquez’s professional accolades, she is deeply rooted in her community and is the first to do what she can to help advance causes near and dear to her. From being a Hispanic Leadership Institute alumna to a board member of AGUILA Youth Leadership Institute, serving in multiple advisory boards and volunteering for Justice that Works where she assists in transitioning recently incarcerated women into the workforce and community. Stephanie is engaged in making her community a better place to live, which is one of the reasons she created #WomenofPhoenix, a group of women in the Phoenix area whose endeavor is to empower other women in their life’s journey
Her belief that embracing socially conscious business practices creates a fruitful outcome for all and has guided her professionally and personally. As a mother of three, she is working not only to continue her success through her love of coffee but also to make the world a brighter place for her children and her community.
This is an open invitation to all who know about Fair Trade Cafe and those who would like to acknowledge Stephanie Vasquez for her success. Join us. Learn, connect, and design your future at the Positively Powerful Conference, Friday, October 16th at ASU Community Union, Sun Devil Stadium, 500 East Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ. The Education Summit breakfast and registration begin at 7:30 a.m. Speakers program from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Following the Summit, we host the Positively Powerful Woman Awards in celebration of the accomplishments of the 12th Annual Positively Powerful Woman Award recipients. Sponsorship Information and Registrations are available online.
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Mar 26, 2018 | Business, Coaching, collaboration, conference, Diversity & Inclusion, global, leadership, marketing, PPWA 2018, strength, transformation, Women
Connect! Collaborate! Celebrate! Triad West Inc. hosts the 11th Annual Positively Powerful Woman Awards at the beautiful Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona on Thursday evening, May 17, 2018. 5:30 PM to 9 PM.
“It is amazing that we are in our second decade of this groundbreaking event. There can never be enough recognition given to the strong, honorable, and powerful women whose willingness to share their authentic stories inspire women to go further than they have ever gone before in making their mark upon the world. We are on a mission to generate empowerment and the greater liberation of women’s brilliance. The awards celebration is one of the ways we do this. Guests can expect an upbeat inclusive environment led by Positively Powerful Woman of Media Leadership, emcee Susan Casper, ABC15 Sonoran Living Host.” Dr. Joel Martin, Owner, Triad West Inc., Founder & Executive Producer, Positively Powerful Programs.
The 2018 Positively Powerful Woman Award Recipients
This year’s honorees are phenomenal women leaders based in Arizona who are making a national impact and we are privileged to have our first international honoree who is making her difference in Asia. Women, men, and families are invited to join us for this very special occasion.
Debbie Castaldo, 2018 Positively Powerful Woman of Corporate Leadership: Debbie Castaldo is Vice President of Corporate and Community Impact for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Executive Director of the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. She enters her tenth season with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018, overseeing the organization’s award-winning community efforts. Debbie Castaldo leads the team’s industry-leading fundraising efforts that have made charitable contributions exceeding $55 million to non-profit organizations throughout Arizona since 1997. The D-backs and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation projects and programs are improving our communities and creating opportunities for our most at-risk children and families.
Dr. Pamela Williamson, 2018 Positively Powerful Woman of Visionary Leadership: Dr. Pamela Williamson is President and CEO of WBEC-West, one of the largest third-party certifiers of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. Under her leadership, the WBEC-West team has generated over 100,000 connections between certified WBEs and Corporations across the nation looking to procure products and services from Women Business Owners. Dr. Williamson has over 25-years of experience in financial and consulting services, specializing in change and organizational management. She has served as the CEO of a SABA 7 consulting firm and as the Vice President and Deputy Director of a National Behavioral Health Care Organization’s Psychiatric urgent care facility.
Angela Hughey, 2018 Positively Powerful Woman of Equality Leadership: Angela Hughey is Co-Founder and President of ONE Community — a member-based coalition of businesses and organizations that support diversity, inclusion, and equality for all Arizonans. In 2013, Angela Hughey and the ONE Community team launched The UNITY Pledge, a concerted effort by Arizona businesses and individuals to advance workplace equality and equal treatment in housing and hospitality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and their allies. The UNITY Pledge is the largest equality pledge in the nation.
Hong Yee Mei, 2018 Positively Powerful Woman of Education Leadership: Country Manager and Co-founder of Milestone Trainings in Malaysia. Yee Mei has had 20 years of experience in the transformational training industry. In the last 6 years, she has been instrumental in building Milestone Trainings from an idea to an organization that has seen 1368 new students in the transformational training program in 2017. This work which bears the hallmark of her role and contribution has changed the lives of the graduates and cascaded into their families, workplace, and communities. The first Positively Powerful Women’s Empowerment Workshop held in Malaysia in 2015 was the realization of a 10 year old dream, finally fulfilled when she met Dr. Joel Martin.
The 2018 Positively Powerful Sponsors include The Arizona Diamondbacks, Southwest Airlines: The Official Airline of the Positively Powerful Woman Awards, Desert Botanical Garden, KTOliver Enterprises, Care1st Health Plan of Arizona, Inc., The Heritage Center, Salt River Project, InBusiness Media, and Splash Printing and Marketing. For registrations and sponsorships, please visit www.positivelypowerful.com
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Jan 4, 2018 | Business, Coaching, collaboration, conference, Diversity & Inclusion, empowerment, Events, global, leadership, marketing, positively powerful woman, ppwa 2017, PPWA 2018, relationships, STEM, strength, techology, transformation, Women
Essence Ventures: The Power of Values and being Valued.
“Values are the morals that we live by. They reside deep within us, and they affect our emotions. They are tough to alter, and often reside in our unconsciousness” (Source: How To Be A Positively Powerful Person! The Spirit-Filled Edition. Dr. Joel Martin).
Values keep us healthy — emotionally, spiritually, and physically. They are the ones that we must unquestionably keep, and the ones that must direct our actions. Our values are our strengths. As a consultant, executive coach and facilitator, I’ve been called me ‘The Transformation Generator’ for a reason. My unwavering promise is that I make sure the people I work for achieve their ULTIMATE goals in life and business. I value what they value and their missions as my own. The value that keeps me motivated is commitment.
Dr. Joel P. Martin, now President of Positively Powerful / Triad West, Inc. and daughter, Cybel Martin, now ICG Local 600 Director of Photography.
So, I had an emotional response when I read that Essence magazine, a client of my ad agency years ago, is Black owned once again. The values Essence personified were acknowledgment, respect and commitment. They were committed to bringing equity and equality as “a marquee lifestyle brand for African American women.”
Congratulations to “@Essence Ventures LLC, a company launched in 2017 by Shea Moisture founder Richelieu Dennis. As a result, the Essence brand has returned to a 100% black-owned independent company, after 12 years of being owned by Time.….As part of the new deal, Essence President Michelle Ebanks will continue in her role and join its board of directors. In addition, Michelle Ebanks, along with a Black female-led executive team, will have an equity stake in the business….Said Ebanks in a statement. “In addition, it represents a critical recognition, centering and elevation of the Black women running the business from solely a leadership position to a co-ownership position.” Derek Dingle adds, “The “groundbreaking” transaction “demonstrates that a number of African American entrepreneurs can execute with vision and wherewithal to return valuable institutions to African American ownership – a rare event in contemporary Black business history.” Read more here.
BOCA Advertisement created by JPMartin Associates for the Black Owned Communications Alliance. Photograph by John Pinderhughes.
Dr. Joel P. Martin is a marketing, coaching, training, and consulting professional. The former owner and operator of a full-service NYC-based advertising agency, she founded Triad West, Inc. more than 15 years ago to provide clients with expertise in developing leaders; diverse and inclusive cultures; and aligned high-performing teams. She specializes in transformative leadership development and empowerment programs for Women. Dr. Martin provides services across the U.S. and globally. She has earned an MA in Psychology, Ph.D. in Communications and admission as a Fellow of the Wharton Business School. She is the founder of the Positively Powerful Woman Awards & Programs celebrating its 11th year. Triad West, Inc. is a woman owned and operated WBENC certified corporation.
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Dec 20, 2017 | Business, Coaching, collaboration, conference, Diversity & Inclusion, global, leadership, positively powerful woman, PPW Awards, STEM, techology, transformation, Women
Being a powerful woman has many faces. May 17, 2018, Dr. Pamela Williamson will receive the Positively Powerful Woman Visionary Leadership Award. Dr. Williamson is the President of WBENC West where she facilitates beneficial procurement opportunities between women-owned businesses and corporations across the US. She is a powerful servant-leader. She is a customer-focused visionary. And, she means business.
“When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid” Audre Lorde.
“Being Positively Powerful is more than a title. Every human being has the capacity to live a successful fulfilling life like Dr. Williamson and our previous 50 honorees. It may not always be easy, but it is possible.” Dr. Joel P. Martin, Triad West Inc. Awards Founder.
Being positively powerful means:
- Resilient in the face of challenges or obstacles. It is not just what we do, it is how we do it.
- Focusing on diversity and inclusion. Being a champion of an inclusive environment that embraces everyone.
- Having a healthy mindset and body, which may take reinventing oneself, an exciting and worthwhile adventure.
- Being financially educated for personal and professional success.
- Sharing what we know and who we know in collaboration with others.
- Owning our personal power as the author of our life and legacy.
- Being powerful also means living a life of deep and meaningful relationships. In the case of Dr. Williamson, she is the wife of Ben and mother of two daughters, Alexandria ages 17 and Skyler age 12.
WBENC Members and Corporations: Sponsor the 11th Annual Positively Powerful Woman Awards. Share your commitment and advocate for women leaders. The founder of this program is WBENC Certified Triad West Inc., Dr. Joel Martin, President. For more information on the event, previous recipients, marketing opportunities, who we are, and the success we stand for, please click here. To become a WBENC Corporate Member or Certified Women Business Enterprise, click here.
The 2018 Positively Powerful Woman Awards will be Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the renowned Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ. Reception: 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Awards presentation: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event is open to the public.
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May 22, 2017 | Business, conference, Joel Speaks, ppwa 2017, Women
Here are the Top Ten Reasons to attend the Global Women’s World Cafe Saturday, June 9 of Positively Powerful Woman Awards 10th Annual Celebration Weekend. (These ten reason are in no particular order and are probably not the complete list.)
- You have a burning wish to talk with other women who care about the challenges women face and the solutions. You want to get the resources and information to de
al with them. You want your voice be heard!
- The World Cafe Process is a new, fresh way of having a large group discussion and you want to get involved and see what it is like.
- The timeline is flexible and the seating arrangements will change so you will be in action rather than suffering “death by power point”.
- You are a giver, a leader and an aspirational person. You want to make a difference.
- This is a collaboration between Triad West and the ASU Center for the Study of Race and Democracy. If you attended their Girls Night Out with Soledad O’Brien, you remember Dr. Joel Martin’s FEARLESS emc’ing.
- It is being co-sponsored by Fresh Start in Phoenix, and you know that Fresh Start offers important services for the advancement of women.
- You know that with Positively Powerful events,
“expect the unexpected surprise” is to be expected. The 10th Positively Powerful Woman Awards Annual Gala Celebration is the next night and it too will be empowering, uplifting, upbeat, inspirational and informative.
- You want to support Fatimah Halim‘s STEAM & Global Citizenship Trip for young women, Ghana, July 3-18, 2017, and are looking forward to this opportunity to purchase artifacts, jewelry and more for a good cause.
- It is a good investment of time, talent and treasure at $45.
- The closing general session will be a masterful facilitation leading to a document that you, as an attendee, will be proud to have contributed to.
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Jan 7, 2016 | 2014 PPWA, Business, collaboration, conference, Diversity & Inclusion, global, leadership, positively powerful woman, PPW Awards, relationships, transformation, Women
As you think back on our her-story, what women have been “A Positively Powerful Woman”? If there were a special award for this, with social media available to share her story, her organization, the nonprofits she supports and the commitments that motivate her; plus a gala recognizing her leadership as part of a transformational program, who would you nominate? We want to know. Answer the questions below. And thank you!
One easy quick action…
Our Positively Powerful Woman Awards shine a light on women who are making a difference and the causes that matter to them. Attendance at the Awards program is open to the general public – women, men and families. For 8 years, this program has provided inspiration, motivation, empowerment and connections to build businesses and professional careers and skills to be a transformational leader anywhere in the world. We shine a light on our honorees in PR, print, websites and social media to empower all people to live their dreams. And we’ve won an award as one the Best Events for Women from Stevie International.
We all make a difference. The question is what kind of difference do we chose to make?
Please answer the three questions below in our comments section. We want to know what you think and who inspires you by her example. And again, thank you.
- What makes a woman positively powerful?
- Who do you nominate to be an honoree at the 2016 Positively Powerful Woman Awards?
- What about them fits this definition for you?
If you want to know about our past recipients, see the photos and videos and learn more about our programs, click here.
Message from Joel Martin, PhD, Triad West Inc. & Founder:
The experience I want people to leave with at the end of every Positively Powerful Woman Program is that because they attended, their lives will never be the same but better, that they are closer to living their dreams than ever before, and they could as easily be on the stage as any of our recipients with the tools, access and resources that my team and I provide. Our intention is to “fire them up” so that they take action on the vision they have for what matters to them. That’s also my intention in every presentation I produce, speech I give or training I deliver.
2016 Positively Powerful Woman Awards Sponsors
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