July 2016 BWN Newsletter

Black Women International, Inc.
VOLUME 1, ISSUE V
July 2016
In this Issue:
Our Georgia Peach, Page 2
Celebrate Good Times!
Greetings to my confidently beautiful sisters! I am proud to present you with
another edition of our monthly newsletter.
In recognition of this year’s Sister 2 Sister Conference Theme, “Sisterhood: The
State of Our Union”, I wanted to spotlight some of our BWN Sisters who are
celebrating their uniqueness and making a difference in the lives of others. As
you read each article, I pray that it fuels you for the journey ahead.
Sister 2 Sister: The State of
Our Union Conference,
Page 3
Sisterhood: We are
#confidentlybeautiful,
Page 4
Health & Wellness, Page 5
BWN’s Sisterhood Creed
Vision of Love, Page 6
I promise to be true to myself. I promise to allow my conscious and inner spirit to
guide my Christian principles that honor and respect God, myself and my sisters
at all times. I promise to live, speak, and think positively. I promise to refrain
from negative talk and behavior that presents me and all women in an
unattractive manner. I promise to be a beacon of light, to create happiness, joy,
love and peace. Each day, I promise to live life in truth and to the fullest. I
promise to seek my purpose and give of myself unselfishly using my gifts and
talents. I promise to spend quality time with myself, improve myself, and
surround myself with like-minded and quality people. I promise to be open to
start new relationships built on honesty, loyalty, respect, and trust. I promise to
empower, pray, protect, support, and uplift, my sisters. I promise to bring unity to
my family and community. I promise to support my sisters at all times. I promise
to be an example for future generations and establish new opportunities. I
promise to appreciate the beauty of my culture and all living creatures. I promise
to strive to be better in every area of my life. I promise to lead with love, because
I am my sisters’ keeper.
All Things BWN, Page 7
Nicole Brown-Horston,
Newsletter Editor
Strut Your Stuff!
Black Women Networking is seeking models in the Atlanta area to strut their stuff
on the BWN Runway during our Sister 2 Sister Conference on August 6th.
For more information, please email your portfolio and most recent photos to:
[email protected]. Sister CoCo Williams will correspond with you and
provide you with all of the details concerning the show. Please use the Subject
Header: BWN Model Call.
BWN’s Sister Spotlight!
Our birthday girl and Georgia Peach, Sister Tarasha HicksonSmith hails from Decatur, GA. She and her family currently
reside in Atlanta.
As the CEO of Perfect Beauty Agency, Tarasha is a licensed
Esthetician and Celebrity Makeup Artist with over 15 years of
experience and success in the beauty industry. Known for her
"GIFTED" hands, Mrs. Hickson-Smith uses her God-Given
creative vision to make each client look and feel beautiful.
“One visit to my salon, will be an experience of a lifetime.
Creating flawless faces are my specialty and empowering
people to be their very best is my passion.”
Please Help Me
Welcome Our New
Members to Our
BWN Sisterhood!
Wanda Lawrence,
Long Beach, MI
Johnna Mims,
Waynesboro, GA
Gladis Berthelot,
Toronto, ON
Melissa Morris,
St. Ann, MO
Autumn Morris,
Ft. Worth, TX
Through her philanthropic endeavors and her mission to improve health and wellness,
she achieves her entrepreneurial goals by expanding her knowledge and skills through
advanced education, extensive training, and contributing to the marketing and research
of the best products and ingredients for new and improved treatments.
Aleshia Jordan,
St. Louis, MO
As BWN’s Director of Health & Wellness, Tarasha thrives on promoting the most
effective and innovative approaches to wellness and beauty on our Facebook
Community Page: https://m.facebook.com/bwncommunityhealthandwellness/. Here,
you can find useful information, connect with professionals, and share your personal
tips as we support one another- mentally, physically and spiritually.
Misha Gore,
Greenville, SC
Tonita Smith,
St. Peters, MO
Leatrice Depp,
Fostoria, OH
Facebook: http://facebook.com/mrs.ths1
LaShawn Latimer,
Lawrenceville, GA
Twitter: http://twitter.com/flawlessfaces
Keisha Davis, Houston, TX
For Bookings: (678) 995-3262
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.metedela.com
Sister 2 Sister: The State of Our Union Conference
This year’s conference is designed to challenge our convictions and change the way we view ourselves as women.
Are you concerned about:
1. The State of our Families?
2. The State of our Country?
3. The State of our Economic Development?
4. The State of our Morality?
5 The State of our Integrity?
6. The State of our Sisterhood?
Come to our one day conference where we will engage in
healthy dialogue as it relates to these issues as we lay the
foundation and provide solutions to the many concerns plaguing
our communities. Our panelists will address the importance of
Empowerment, Loyalty, Respect, Trust, and Unity while
restoring spiritual healing within our union.
There will also be kid-friendly workshops catered to our
KidEntrepreneurs. We invite you to bring your children.
Special guest appearance by Michele Hodges aka
“Mz Wallstreet”.
Vendor spaces and Advertisement opportunities available.
WHEN: Saturday, August 6, 2016, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT)
WHERE: Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta East/Lithonia
7850 Stonecrest Square, Lithonia, GA 30038
FOR MORE INFO: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sister-to-sister-the-state-of-our-union-tickets-25947220836
Author’s Corner:
MEN AND INTIMACY, REAL TALK. REAL ANSWERS
--What men really feel about Love, Relationships, Women, Sex and MORE! -There are countless books on men and relationships that analyze and interpret men’s feelings
about intimacy from a clinical or therapeutic approach. However, there are very few books that
actually highlight men’s points of view on this topic in an uncut, complete, raw and emotional
way. Author, Therez Fleetwood, explores the complexities of relationships through the
minds of men who give real, no holds barred answers to the questions that women want to ask.
Shades of You: Hot Butterscotch to Crayola Brown
--An Inspirational Book of Poetry For Women of Color--
Conference attendees will be the first to obtain a copy of Nicole Brown-Horston’s new book, before
it’s released to the public that will August 16.
As one of the conference panelists, Nicole will openly discuss the many shades or aspects of life
that women go through. Shades that impact and effect who we are vs who we personify vs who we
are purposed to be. Once you have a full understanding and accept who you are, there is no limit
as to what you can do or who you will become. *Discounts available to conference attendees only.
We are
#ConfidentlyBeautiful!
Photo Source: Sister Samantha Dantzler
Photo Source: Sister Edricia Leonard
Photo Source: Sister Carol Thompson
Photo Source: Sister Tracy Josephs
Photo Source: Sister Carlolyn Dixon
Photo Source: Sister Janet Lewis
Calling All Stylists and MUAs
If you are a Stylist and/or Make-up Artist who would like to showcase your talents during
the conference, we are looking for you.
Please Contact Sister Erica Darrington: [email protected].
Please use the Subject Header: BWN Model Call
BWN Detroit Chapter Meet and Greet
Director Equania Nelson and Sister Darnishous Thompson hosted a Meet and Greet at
They Say Restaurant, Detroit, MI, on Friday, July 1 .
Attendees enjoyed a lovely dinner as they networked with chapter members and sisters
within the community. If you missed this event– don’t worry! Please message Sister
Equania Nelson, Sister Natasha Lee-Maxwell or Sister Darnishous Thompson for
upcoming events.
Girl’s Night In Ideas
Raising
Awareness
BWN supports many causes
and as an organization, it is
our mission to spotlight,
raise community awareness
and inspire those who are
dealing with various health
issues and personal
concerns.
July is…..
July 1-31: Cord Blood
Awareness Month
July 1-31: International
Group B Strep Awareness
Month
July 1-31: Juvenile Arthritis
Awareness Month
July 1-31: National Cleft &
Craniofacial Awareness &
Prevention Month
July 28 World Hepatitis
Day
Contact information for
each health platform is
available on the link
below. This is a great way
to receive material to be
distributed at your events.
Source: https://
healthfinder.gov/NHO/
nho.aspx?year=2016#574
The phrase, “Girls just Wanna have Fun!” is sometimes easier said than
done with everything that we have going on in our lives. However, for our
Mental Health and Wellness, taking some “Me Time” without the guilt can
improve other areas within our lives. More and more women are realizing
that they can have the best of both worlds: having fun and being frugal.
Here are some stress free ideas to get you started:
Pool your money together to hire a babysitter that will watch the kids (at the
location) while you spend time with your girlfriends. This way, you can still
keep a watchful eye/ear open on the kiddos while you’re enjoying your
much needed free time.
Grab your sleeping bag, your favorite movie, order in and let the fun begin.
Share a ”skill set”. Each person will take a turn sharing their special skill/
talent. (Ex. Teach the ladies how to make your favorite recipe, share a
health and beauty tip, share a cute DIY keepsake or put on a talent show.)
If you own a business, bring a small set-up to display throughout the
evening. Nothing too cumbersome. Use this safe space for you to practice
public speaking and receive positive feedback. You can also bring some
Cord Blood Awareness
The term "cord blood" is used to describe the blood that remains in the umbilical
cord and the placenta after the birth of a baby. Up until recently this afterbirth
was discarded as medical waste. Cord blood contains stem cells that may be
cryopreserved for later use in medical therapies, such as stem cell transplants or
clinical trials of new stem cell therapies.
The blood in the umbilical cord and placenta is rich in stem cells. These are
different from both the embryonic stem cells in a fertilized egg or the stem cells
obtained from the tissues of a child or an adult. The stem cells in cord blood can
grow into blood and immune system cells, as well as other types of cells.
The option of private storage to save your baby’s cord blood and public donation of your baby’s blood to a public bank is available in the United States. .
Source: http://parentsguidecordblood.org/
KidEntrepreneur:
A Vision of Love
Mariah Carey isn’t the only woman with “A Vision of Love”. This Kid Entrepreneur, had a
different kind of vision and she’s seeing 20/20. Visions of Love LLC, is a company that
specializes in fun, sleek, fashionable, designer eyewear for children and adults.
The creator of the company is Lil’ Miss Samiyah “Love” Womack, an eight year old runway
model/actor/voice over talent/designer, and now business owner. Samiyah is a native St.
Louisan and began her modeling career at the age of two years old when she landed a
nation-wide print ad from a local agency. Samiyah continued to develop her modeling and
acting skills and has walked in many fashion shows for designers nationwide. At the age of five
Samiyah landed a role in a movie produced by Michael Larnell and Spike Lee, the movie has
been featured at the Sundance Film Festival and in multiple film festivals overseas. Samiyah
has starred in nationwide and local commercials for the NFL and St. Louis Children’s Hospital to
name a few. She is also BWN MO/IL's poster child for Kid Entrepreneurship.
Information provided by: MO/IL Director Tina Adams-Turnipseed and Samiyah’s mother, Sister Nicole Womack
Facebook Feedback
We asked. You responded. We appreciate your engagement
on our Social Media Platforms. Recently, Business owners
with 3+ years of experience were asked to provide business
tips to help our followers . Here are 10 of their responses:
Listen to your clients.
Cater to their needs.
Success takes times.
Sister Jarita Williams, Socially Speaking Jarita
Don't give up. Every mistake is part of the learning process.
&
Sister Darlisa Diltz, DJD Consulting
BWN MO/IL’s Technology Workshop for Women in Business
Network with people already doing what you're trying to do or
are where you want to be. Listen and learn from their
experiences.
Don't get offended when friends and family don't support.
Keep emotions out of business.
People want to know how you can solve their problems. If you
can't evoke a feeling of desire and
need, you're missing a huge market.
Find an outlet for the stress that
comes along with business.
Make good investments.
BWN’s Social Media Platforms:
 Multi-level Marketing (MLM) Mondays: Post information about your
home-based and/or network marketing business.
 Twitter Tuesdays: Post your Twitter handle on our @BWNINTL thread
using #BWN. We will send you and/or your business a shout out.
 Website Wednesdays: Post your business links, contact info and any
events or promotions you are having. This is a free advertising tool.
 Thankful Thursdays: Every day we live to see is a day to give thanks.
Feel free to share what you are thankful for with us.
 Fan Page Fridays: Promote your Facebook Business/Fan/Group Page.
Help boost your sisters’ visibility. LIKE and SHARE one another’s pages.
 Super Saturdays: Spend the weekend shopping, saving & supporting
your BWN Sisters. Post any specials and campaigns you are hosting.
Facebook: Use the “Search” box to locate current BWN groups/pages
BWN Gold Club (Black Women Networking) MEMBERS ONLY
BWN(BLACK WOMEN NETWORKING)
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @BWNINTL
Kasonya Campbell, Executive Assistant
866-306-8004
Celebrating Your
Special Day!
To all of our sisters who
are celebrating a special
occasion during the
month of July.
Happy Birthday!
Nakisha Jones-Pate,
BWN Founder
BWN brings you the world
Chapter Spotlight
weekly agenda
We WILL NOT have a Motivational
Monday call on July 4th. Our next call
will take place: July 18, 9:00 PM EST.
Prayer Call Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, 9:00 PM EST
Wind Down Wednesdays
July 6: Denair Marie Huggins
www.denairmarie.com
July 20, 2016– Guest Speaker TBA
9:00 PM EST
Beginning July 6– August 4
We encourage everyone to join us in our
“30 days of No Negativity” campaign.
Like and Share our FB Page with the
same name.
Up-to-Date Notifications and other
Announcements will be posted on our
Black Women Networking FB Pages.
Please use BWN’s Conference Call
Line: (712) 770 4005, PIN: 646645#
BWN Mobile, AL will be volunteering to serve Bounce Back, a
youth empowerment organization. Please join us in serving our
Leaders of the Future!
Majority Clothing will host its First Annual "Plus Size and
Poolside 2016" event. Celebrate the Body Positive Movement
and rock your bikini in a judgement free zone!
Full Figured Designer, Erica Lane, will be showcasing her fall
fashion line in The Heart of New Orleans portion of the Essence
Festival! You can also see her grace the Runway at The Guns
and Roses Fashion Show!
Sister Addie Wilson will sponsor FREE dance classes for teens
all summer at Studio 221. Sign up your youth to take part in the
expression through dance!
Event dates and times can be found on their Facebook page
under BWN ~Black Women Networking~ Mobile AL Chapter
W e’re on the W eb!
www.bwninternational.org