THE JOURNEY OF OUR HISTORY Committed to Service (CTS) has a third generational foundation which has manifested itself through servant hood acts that benefit individuals desiring to turn obstacles into opportunities, and long desired dreams of financial success into a reality. CTS legacy started with my grandmother, a minister’s wife in the mid-1940s, in Franklin, Louisiana name Augustine Flowers-Wells. This legacy continued with my mother, Rosa Wilson beginning in 1970 providing not only clothing, food, furniture, shelter, toys for families, but primarily praying for the sick and other prayer requests as well. In 1986, Rosa Wilson started a Prayer Group at Southwest Administrators (SWA). Out of that grew what is now called “Committed to Service Ministries” at Southwest Administrators. The group met once a week to pray for the growth and success of the company, for healings or whatever prayers were needed for the employees. She visited sick relatives of co-workers and provided financial blessings when needed. Her spiritual gifts of prayer and healing went beyond California, and CTS Prayer Groups were form in the following States (last update 2013): Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington. Resulting from the growth of the nationwide Prayer Requests and Prayer Groups, a National Prayer Conference was established and hosted Annually under the name of Committed to Service. In addition, Committed To Service businesses were formed: CTS Real Estate Services, CTS Consultants Firm and now the Signature Event of CTS, ‘Women’s Inflection Point’ (WIP). CTS is expanding and enhancing that vision to empower Women around the world to experience a Wealth-based Lifestyle that also results in generational wealth for families and generations to come through its WIP platform. My late dad, Jordan H. Wilson (deceased May 18, 2013) laid a 50-year roadmap to that lead to intergenerational wealth for our family. Our family desires to share that story to encourage, empower and entice others to follow the roadmap. OBJECTIVE MISSION STATEMENT ! Pursue higher, deeper thinking required To facilitate ‘occurrences’ that to activate full potential and not only be activate unleashed latent inspired, but also committed to stop potential that propels a Woman simply surviving, but earnestly live. to reach her maximum potential ! Learn that nurturing and incorporating to attain a desired Wealth-Based various areas of wellness propels a Lifestyle. Women to reach maximum ‘Wealth’ potential in all aspects of her Lifestyle.
VISION To cultivate and heighten women’s awareness of the importance of balancing all dimensions of human wellness to experience life to its fullest possibility. METHODOLOGY WIP events and collaborative relationships will cultivate result-driven strategies that facilitate ‘Inflection Point’ occurrences that propels a Woman to reach her maximum potential in all areas of life. Educating and heightening the awareness and importance of nurturing various key dimensions of wellness is a vital pathway to reach one’s full potential. WIP’s core is based on the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Basic Needs utilizing various areas of the Dimensions of Wellness. WIP’s primary wellness areas of focus are: (1) Food, (2) Shelter, and (3) Self Actualization.
! Learn the importance of nurturing key areas of wellness as a vital pathway to making sound and sustainable lifestyle choices. ! Identify and develop long-lasting viable DEDICATED TO MY MOM Relationships that result in successful ROSA WILSON desired outcomes and fulfills dreams. ! To create collaborative relationships, 1934 – 2015 necessary, for Inflection Point occurrences utilizing coaches, consultants and counselors to unleash COMMITTED TO SERVICE latent potential. ! Spend dedicated time educating ‘SERVING GENERATIONS TO COME’ themselves on available resources, information and sharing. ! Ultimately unharnessed the power of PURPOSE action-logic that makes the invisible The platform is designed to pause the treadmill of life visible, moves hearts, and changes minds for a 1.5 day to host Women from all cultures to trigger propelling Women to seize opportunities Inflection Point Occurrences that result in necessary which would otherwise go untapped. Tipping Point execution. The theory is to help women ! Learn how to take better care of learn that nurturing and balancing these areas of themselves; and take time for themselves wellness supports a stronger “Woman” and propels her to reach maximum ‘Wealth’ potential in all aspects of her Lifestyle.
Words of Appreciation
FOUNDER
C. Renee Wilson Welcome to Women’s Inflection Point, Words cannot express the Apprecia1on and Gra1tude for your support and presence in this Moment! Thank you for being inten1onal and choosing to invest your personal offerings (1me and energy) to support the WIP’s Vision. My heart’s desire is that this plaGorm provides every single aHendee a nugget that impacts their life where most needed. I trust your desire to reach your pre-des1ned poten1al and enjoy a full and complete life is enhanced, blessed and impacted by the WIP’s 1.5 day occurrences that have been planned for you. ‘It’s Me Time’…Yes, that’s exactly what this 1me is designed to be, Your Time! We hope that you find the interac1ve structure relevant to your life’s journey. This inaugural event focuses on three founda1onal areas of Basic Human Needs: (1) Human Wellness, (2) Housing/Real Estate Op1ons, and (3) Self-Actualiza1on. We believe that our diverse and dynamic group of speakers and panelists will provided in-depth insight, as well as, ac1onable and prac1cal tools of engagement models, methods and mechanisms. Most importantly, your contribu1on from your presence and your pouring into others by sharing your story is very important to the success of the WIP’s plaGorm ‘Legacy of Service’ Vision. I appreciate every single person for every single contribu1on, no maHer how big or small to make this event a success and vision a reality. To every partner and supporter, I could not have accomplished this desire without you. A Special Thank You and Apprecia1on to the BBVA Compass Team, WIP’s Title Sponsor, under the leadership of a lifelong community advocate, Viola Solomon, SVP, Director, Community Lending Mortgage. To my #1 Fan, Darryl Bowles and #1 Mo1vator, Julius Cartwright… Thank You both for all the liHle things! My heart’s prayer is that this experienced s1mulates your enthusiasm and posi1ve spirit resonates beyond the event. New rela1onships are formed and grow to not only make a difference in individual lives but impacts communi1es. I wish each of you all the best and hope that you con1nue to be engaged. Stay tuned for upcoming events by visi1ng www.womeninflec1onpoint.org. C. Renee Wilson, Founder Women’s Inflec1on Point Cell: 713.480.5046 Email: CRenee@WomenInflec1onPoint.org www.WomenInflec1onPoint.org
Home Ownership Made Easier (HOME)
At BBVA Compass we believe smart mortgage lending helps build strong neighborhoods and communities. That’s why we’re committed to investing in communities and helping more people achieve the dream of home ownership through our Home Ownership Made Easier (HOME) mortgages. See how a Home Ownership Made Easier mortgage can bring the dream of homeownership home to your clients. •
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While funds last, BBVA Compass may pay certain closing fees for low and moderate income transactions or where the property is located in a low or moderate income census tract
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No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
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Minimum credit score of 620
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Borrowers may use Seller Contributions, Gift Funds from a relative, or BBVA Compass approved Down Payment Assistance (DPA) programs to help qualify
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No income limits apply when the property is located in a Low or Moderate income census tract Talk with a BBVA
Talk with a BBVA Compass Mortgage Expert for details and complete eligibility requirements. Darryl Bowles Community Development MBO NMLS# 1609563 7700 West Bellfort (713) 867-3804 (281) 658-8933 darryl.bowles@bbva.com Apply Online: https://www.bbvacompass.com/mortgage/officers/daryl-bowles.html Program applies to first lien residential mortgage loans to purchase or refinance a primary residence in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, NM, & TX. For properties located outside of LMI census tracts (to determine see: http://www.ffiec.gov/Geocode/default.asp) income restrictions apply. Maximum Loan-to-Value is less for loans on condominiums and for certain other transactions. Talk with a BBVA Compass mortgage expert for details. To qualify for a lender credit to off-set a portion of the closing costs, the loan must meet certain eligibility requirements and close. Those eligibility requirements include, but are not limited to (1) the property must either be located in a Low or Moderate income census tract (https://www.ffiec.gov/geocode/), or (2) the income of the applicants on the loan must be less than 80% of the FFIEC median family income. Lender credit not to exceed $4,500 will be applied to off-set a portion of the closing costs at the time of closing, after final underwriting and product eligibility has been confirmed. The lender credit granted by the Bank cannot be used to off-set fees that are already designated to be paid by the seller or other party in accordance with the sales contract and cannot be used to off-set pre-paid items such as insurance premiums, taxes, other escrow set-up items, pre-paid interest or to pay discount points. Examples of fees that may be off-set by the lender credit include origination fee, 4506-T fee, underwriting fee, processing fee, tax service fee, flood certification fee, appraisal fee, credit report fee, lender’s title policy, county recording fees, pest, survey and others although never to exceed a total amount of $4,500. Consumer may receive cash back resulting from the lender credit only for items paid outside of closing (POC), for example, the appraisal and credit report fees. Discount points and pre-paid items can be paid by the seller or other third party up to the amount allowed by the product guidelines. Collateral / Loan Terms: Loans subject to program eligibility, collateral and underwriting requirements. All Borrowers and / or Properties eligible for the HOME Product are eligible for the up to $4,500 bank-paid closing costs promotion. Property insurance is required, including flood insurance where applicable. Maximum loan limits and minimum equity down payment requirements apply. BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, a member of the BBVA Group. Compass Bank, Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS# 402936. Rev. 03/2018 / #394842
On Behalf of the WIP Team, I want to extend a heart-felt thank you for your commitment to making our first WIP conference a success. TITLE BBVA COMPASS DIAMOND CTS CONSULTANTS FIRM, LLC PLANTIUM EQUITY PRIME FREDDIE MAC PRIMELENDING GOLD NATIONSTAR MORTAGE dba ‘MR. COOPER’ BRONZE ONQ FINANCIAL EARNUP SILVER EQUITY MOVEMENT UTOPIA DIVERSIFIED CORP SUPPORTERS GAP COMMUNICATIONS REAL BEAUTY REAL WOMEN SOCIAL GRACES SOCIAL CLUB SPEAK N 2 BEAUTY WOMEN OF COLOR FOUNDATION MEDIA/PR/SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORTERS CL MAGAZINE GAP COMMUNICATIONS PICK IT UP PICTURES OUR STORY PRODUCTION OSCAR MCGARR & ASSOCIATES NONPROFIT COLLABORATORS 100 BLACK MEN – 100 ENRICHMENT PROGRAM CARLA’S CLOSET SANTA MARIA HOSTEL SUPERLADY WOMEN’S COUNCIL OF HBREA
Friday, April 27
Guest Speakers WIP STAYCATION HOSPITALITY KICKOFF Moderator
Juanita Hines, HR Consultant Professional Development, Regional Consulting Company
Erica Nicole, Poet
Alex “PoeticSoul” Johnson, Poet
Shananda Malone, Songstress
Deborah Canady, Enterprise Partnership Manager, EarnUp Sponsor
Wyndham West Energy Corridor 14703 Park Row Drive Houston, TX 77079
AGENDA
Friday, April 27th WIP RELATIONSHIP BUILDING NETWORKING Key Focus Areas of Basic Needs: Food: Human Wellness Shelter: Housing Options Self-Actualization: Potential
Moderator Juanita Hines Welcome
C. Renee Wilson
Poetry
Alex “PoeticJustice” Johnson
Songstress
Shananda Malone
Financial Wellness Partner
Deborah Canady
Saturday, April 28
Opening Session Basic Human Needs – Shared Destiny Moderator
Bonita Hatchett-Bodle, Strasburger & Price LLP Partner
Asheli S. Atkins, MBA PhD Student, Instructor & Entrepreneur
Darryl L. Bowles, Jr. Community Development Mortgage Broker BBVA Compass
Viola Solomon, SVP, Director Community Lending Mortgage BBVA Compass
Signature Manor 6968 Howell Sugar Land Road Houston, TX 77083
AGENDA
Saturday, April 28th Nutritional Breakfast & Motivational Video ******************************************* OPENING SESSION: Basic Human Needs – Shared Destiny
Moderator
Women’s Inflection Point Occurrences
Opening Speaker Basic Human Needs Assessment Strategy
Bonita Hatchett-Bodle Darryl L Bowles, Jr. Asheli S. Atkins
(1) Food: Human Wellness (2) Shelter: Housing/Real Estate Options (3) Self-Actualization: Potential
Title Sponsor - Remarks
Viola Solomon
Saturday, April 28th
Breakout Session Speakers Human Wellness Moderator
Connie Nguyen, LREB, PCB Business Advisor, ABC Advocates Business Consultants, Inc.
Dr. Nishi Gupta, MD, MHSA, Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, CHI St. Luke’s
Carla Lane, President & CEO, Lane Staffing: Founder, This Woman’s Work and Carla’s Closet
LaShawn Reed-Kendricks, President, Essentials 4, Success & Success Her Way Cleveland, OH
Denise Kelley, Founder, DKJustAMinute, Executive Coach, Entrepreneur
Saturday, April 28th BREAKOUT SESSION 1 FOOD: HUMAN WELLNESS
Moderator
Connie Nguyen
TOGETHER WE CAN PROTECT EACH OTHER
Dr. Nishi Gupta, MD, MHSA
Here is Dr. Gupta’s personal experience of depression, anxiety, heart disease, common conditions, fatigue, resources, diagnosis and avenues for help. 1in4 women are affected by Domestic Violence. As a survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, Dr. Gupta has learned there is so much more women can do for one another. Self-awareness and awareness of our surroundings are imperative. As a physician, she has learned there are many misconceptions about mental and physical health. Self-confidence and self-care are keys to good health. We all have a story, but there’s still something we can do for others. We need to fight the bystander effect.
SUCCESS YOUR WAY
LaShawn Reed-Kendricks
This session emphasis the importance of having a circle of powerful women’s encouragement. Stepping out on faith and transitioning into something new and coming to the realization that you must take a chance on YOU. LaShawn will cover five strategies she used to manifest success in any area of her life. Learn how to create Success Your Way!
POWER IN THE BEND, FAILING FORWARD
Carla Lane
Failing is part of the road to success. As we move towards our purpose, situations will arise that feel as if they may break us. But we were not built to break. It is at those times when bending occurs and in those times is when faith is tested, and our resolve is grown and we emerge stronger and prepared to move towards the next challenge.
LIVING FOR THE GREATER GOOD
Denise Kelley
I have just a minute, only sixty seconds in it. Let’s make it count! Explore how not to take the moment for granted. Learn new tactics to becoming a part of the greater good… the shared destiny and satisfaction that comes from being a part of something bigger. Learn strategies towards living with a consciousness of greater good for healing, forgiveness, beauty, wisdom, compassion and passion. Let’s learn how to make life count every day!
Saturday, April 28
Breakout Session Speakers Housing/Real Estate Options
Latonia Donaldson, VP, Director Multicultural, PrimeLending
Tamela Hartsfield, Affordable Lending Regional Manager, Freddie Mac
Viola Solomon, SVP, Director Community Lending Mortgage BBVA Compass
Olga Garza, Financial & Program Management Harris Housing Advisors, LLC
Courtney Johnson Rose Principal Real Estate Broker George E. Johnson Properties, LLC
Saturday, April 28th
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
SHELTER: HOUSING / REAL ESTATE OPTIONS THE DIVORCED AND NOW SINGLE LIFESTYLE ROAD TO HOMEOWNERSHIP
Latonia Donaldson Tamela Hartsfield
Hear the personal stories from women who have survived divorce, became single with children and subsequently pursued the road to homeownership. The journey had many curves, obstacles and road blocks, hear what choices they made and what their outcomes are today. WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU (UNDERSTANDING PROGRAMS AND PRODUCT) THAT FACILITATE WEALTH BUILDING STRATEGIES
Viola Solomon
The information shared in this session is designed to highlight products and programs available to help secure a HOME where memories can be created and life happens. Products like: Home Ownership Made Easier (HOME) with financing Up to 100% Loan-to-Value for certain transactions. Hear the details to this and other products and programs OWN YOUR CREDIT LIFE
Courtney Johnson Rose
A class that will teach you the power of using credit to LEVERAGE! Understand how to get a perfect credit score, understanding what your credit enemies are and how to use credit as a tool to buy your first home, start your own business or go back to school.
THE DO’S & DON’T TO PREPARE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP
Olga Garza
This session will share real life stories of the process individuals experienced on their journey to homeownership. These stories are shared to help avoid some of the pitfalls experienced but overcame by others. Hear the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Saturday, April 28
Breakout Session Speakers Moderator
Self-Actualization
Annie Otriz, Sr. Escrow Officer North Star Title
Dr. Lezli Baskerville, President & CEO, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO)
Jacquelyn Aluotto, Founder, Real Beauty Real Women (RBRW), Real Women Real Beauty Foundation (RBRWF), Not In My Back Yard (NIMBY), Pick It Up Pictures (PIUP)
Lilyvette Rodriquez, Founder Architect/Coach, Align by Design
April Day, President, Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance
Anika Jackson, Co-Founder/Chairman of Learn Grow Lead; Co-founder/ Chairman Emeritus of Houston Children Give Back; CEO of Social Graces Social Club
Saturday, April 28th
BREAKOUT SESSION 3
SELF-ACTUALIZATION: POTENTIAL
Moderator
MINDSET: MINEFIELD OR MINDFUL?
Annie Ortiz
Lilyvette Rodriquez
This session will heighten your awareness of how you learn, handle situations, make decisions while striving to reach your full potential.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ANALYTICAL, CREATIVE, PRACTICAL and SUCCESSFUL INTELLIGENCE
Dr. Lezli Baskerville
This session will heighten your awareness of how you learn, handle situations, make decisions while striving to reach your full potential IMPACT INNOVATORS Jacquelyn Aluotto & Anika Jackson How to use your passion and purpose to change the world and create conscious communities. A crash course on merging media, entertainment, fashion, beauty, and social responsibility and activism. PLANNING FOR SELF-CARE – THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE
April Day
This empowerment seminar highlights the importance of self-care in facilitating optimal health, mental clarity, and productivity. We will focus on how taking care of ourselves and understanding the critical elements of selfcare, assessing where we are, and developing a plan for maintenance leads to a fuller and balanced life. The session provides techniques to incorporate at work and home to reduce stress, increase productivity, get balanced, and activate the power of first loving ourselves.
Saturday, April 28
WHY WIP Dr. Jenifer Bratter, Associate Professor of Sociology Department of Sociology, Rice University Our Shared Destiny of Wellness Why do we need an inflection point? Women and reality behind the myth that we are “having it all.” Why do we need an inflection point? In today’s world, the status of women is characterized by both great success and expanding vulnerability. We battle the conflicting social messages that we may “have it all” while leaving unclear what “all” actually means. While opportunities are ever- present, women can often be left to feel isolated and disconnected. My talk focuses on how breaking down this disconnection can be achieved through understanding our shared circumstances. First, I will summarize key issues facing women today. Second, I will discuss the personal impact of this uneven social landscape. I will underscore some of the mental and physical health concerns facing women. In the Final section, I will explore this in-depth by focusing on the ways our circumstances are fundamentally “shared” and how building connections can help expand the possibilities for success for ourselves, our loved ones and our communities.
Facilitator
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING LUNCHEON
Dr. Carla Bailey, Professor Sociology Department University of Houston & Texas Southern University
Saturday, April 28
Fireside Chat
Patti Cotton, Women Who Take The Lead, Founder & Executive Coach, Ontario, CA,
Moderator
Vanessa Montanez, National Association of Women in Real Estate (NAWRB), Co-Chair, NAWRB Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council, Pasadena, CA
Haley Keffner, President, Ahart Solutions International, Motivational Speaker, International Business Developer, Macy’s Miracles President; Global Brand Ambassador
Rachel Fowler, Acct Manager, Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman, LLC Los Angeles, CA
Aracela Panameno Director of Latino Affairs Center for Responsible Lending Author of Enfoque Newsletter Washington, DC,
Dolores Perez Islas, CEO, SILMEXICO and SILINTERNATIONAL Cancun, Mexico
Saturday, April 28
Joint Session - Women & Men WHAT WOMEN NEED vs. WHAT MEN WANT
Moderator
Brian Hall Manager, Supplier Diversity & Outreach, Small Business Liaison Officer – Shell Oil Company
Amber Neal, CEO MatchMaker Enterprises
LaToya Burns Speaker and Mentor
Michael “Wood” Gatlin Writer, Entrepreneur and Good Life Enthusiast
Greetings to the Men! Whoever coins the phrase that men encounter obstacles and hurdles in attaining being Wealthy, a Strong Family Man, Health Conscious and have solid Business acumen all at the same time, have it completely wrong. It is possible. We have gathered a group of incredible speakers to give you a foothold on the above-mentioned topics to catapult you to the level of your desired endeavors. Our sessions are packed with insight for all. This is going to be the best use of time to Tap in, Tune in, and to raise the Expectations of your Success Potential to do, to have and to accomplish whatever you want in creating a quality of life for yourself. Julius Cartwright WIP Advisory Council Member Visionary & Serial Entrepreneur
Saturday, April 28th
Men’s Track
50 Distinct Men 21st Century Manhood in Effect ◊ Leadership & Mentorship Impact What’s the Equity Movement ◊ Health is Wealth ◊ How To Be A Winner Moderator
Teeba Rose Speaker & Author Houston, TX
Julius Cartwright WIP Advisory Council Member and Men’s Track Facilitator Cleveland, OH
Eddy Perez, CMB, President Equity Prime Mortgage LLC Atlanta, GA
Dr. Benjamin Chavis Speaker, Author, Community Organizer,
Eli ‘The Fly’ Akin Speaker & Mentor, Houston, TX
Keith S. Burgess Director of Community Development Capital Houston, TX
Educator, Producer, OG, NNPA President/CEO, Washington, DC
Special Thanks To All Our Sponsors!
THE TEAM “Without your support and hard work, this conference would just have been another dream.� Thank you for helping me to realize my dream!
Jacquelyn Aluotto ----------------------------- Videographer Melinda Dightman ----------------------------- Volunteers Anika Jackson ---------------------------------- PR/Vendors/Social Media Theodorshia Nelson -------------------------- Souvenir Journal LaCrishia Osborne ---------------------------- Logistics Lilyvette Rodriguez --------------------------- Technical Advisor Sylvia Williams --------------------------------- Committed to Service Servant Deborah Wright -------------------------------- Communications