WOMEN WHO ROCK WITH SUCCESS
Delicious Desserts
ISSUE #45
Tips for Interior Designing from Betsy Helmuth
Women on the Front Law of Politics
Beauty Expert De' Shaun Chancy
Scrumptious Breakfast Recipes
Featuring Human Resource Expert Holly Noon
Inspiring Women
of the World
WRITTEN BY
Barbara Poole
YOUR PERSONAL FASHION GURU Learn how to serve looks wherever and whenever!
written by Katie Johnson The new pocket edition that comes with a foreword by fashion icon Mark Allen
CONTENTS 05
Desserts
09 Interior Designing
15 Breakfast Recipes
24 Women on Front Line of Politics
41 Hair Specialist De'Shaun Chancy 46 Our Cover Feature Holly Noon
59 Law Firm Saxton & Stump
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Home Interior Designs
Interior Designer
Betsy Helmuth
Betsy Helmuth
Betsy Helmuth is the owner of Affordable Interior Design and a nationally celebrated interior designer with a unique ability to transform modest spaces into beautiful environments on a budget. She is also a pioneer of “mindful decorating” – an approach to interior design that curates spaces to support each individual client’s level of happiness, inspiration, and overall sense of wellbeing. She believes home décor can significantly enhance your life and help bring out your best self.
Betsy is a dynamic personality who is passionate about her craft. She has appeared on the TODAY Show, HGTV, DIY Network, CBS, NBC, and in dozens of magazines and newspapers. She also recently penned a popular DIY design book, “BIG DESIGN, SMALL BUDGET, Create a Glamorous Home in Nine Thrifty Steps” (Skyhorse), and hosts a monthly home decorating podcast (syndicated on iTunes) by the same name. Her firm, Affordable Interior Design, has grown to serve clients in New York City, New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island, and parts of the Hudson Valley. Betsy also helps clients virtually in other parts of the country with online classes and a weekly Facebook Live chat where she dishes out design wisdom for free. Affordable Interior Design recently opened its first retail storefront in Dobbs Ferry, New York.
Betsy Helmuth
Betsy Helmuth
Breakfast Recipes
Best-Ever Egg Muffins
by ISABEL SMITH, RD, CDN
INGREDIENTS
Cooking spray 3 slices turkey bacon 1 small yellow onion chopped 1 red bell pepper-chopped 2 c. chopped baby spinach 6 large eggs 3 tbsp. milk 1/4 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. garlic powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350º and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with avocado or coconut oil cooking spray or coconut oil. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey bacon until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then crumble.
Add onion and bell pepper to skillet and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 2 minutes more.Â
In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk, paprika, and garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Fold in cooked vegetable mixture, turkey bacon, and mozzarella. Pour mixture into prepared muffin tin. Bake until cooked through and golden, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool, then store in the fridge in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Muesli Crunch Whole-Grain Muffins
INGREDIENTS 1/2 c. gluten-free rolled oats 1/2 c. dried cranberries 1/4 c. whole millet 2 tbsp. flax seeds 1 1/4 c. Silvana's Kitchen Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 c. goat milk yogurt 1/2 c. light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 c. canola oil 1 tbsp. unsulfured molasses 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Warm honey DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and fill 12 muffin cups with paper liners. In a medium heatproof bowl, combine oats with cranberries, millet, and flax seeds. Cover with hot water and let stand until plumped, about 20 minutes. Rinse the mixture and drain well.In a large bowl, whisk flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.In a medium bowl, whisk yogurt with brown sugar, eggs, oil, molasses, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients and oat mixture to dry ingredients and stir until combined.
Spoon batter into muffin cups and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer muffins to a rack, brush with honey and let cool completely.Looking for more breakfast recipes? Start the day with one of our French toast recipes, easy quiche recipes, or breakfast casserole recipes that feed the whole family.
Breakfast Egg Rolls by Lena Abraham
INGREDIENTS 12 egg roll wrappers 1 tbsp. butter 8 large eggs, beaten Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives 1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped Vegetable oil, for frying 1/4 c. ketchup1 tbsp. hot sauce (such as Cholula)
DIRECTIONS
In a medium nonstick pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Pour egg mixture into the pan and drag the eggs with a spatula or wooden spoon to create curds. When the eggs are almost cooked to your liking, season with salt and pepper. Fold in chives and remove from heat.Assemble egg rolls: Place an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond shape. Add approximately 2 tablespoons of cheddar, 2 to 3 tablespoons scrambled eggs, and a sprinkle of bacon into the center of egg roll wrapper. Fold up bottom half and tightly fold in sides. Gently roll, then seal fold with a couple drops of water. In a large skillet over medium heat, pour enough oil to reach 1" up the side of skillet. Heat until oil starts to bubble when a drop of water is added. Add egg rolls and fry until golden, 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool slightly.In a medium bowl, whisk to combine ketchup and hot sauce. Serve egg rolls with spicy ketchup for dipping.
Policies and Governments
Attorney at Law Kisha A. Brown Esq.
Our Founder and CEO, Kisha A. Brown, Esq., is a passionate civil rights attorney who has spoken at countless forums on police reform, civilian rights, workplace discrimination, reentry and community empowerment. As a Maryland-barred attorney for over 14 years, she lives by the modus operandi of Empower, Educate, Enforce and set that as the mantra for the Baltimore City Office of Civil Rights and Wage Enforcement when she proudly served as Executive Director. While leading the office, she was devoted to upholding federal and local civil rights laws, as well as the local minimum, living, and prevailing wage laws.
In that capacity, she led the City’s only independent agency authorized to investigate the police for misconduct. An innovative leader, Ms. Brown's career includes extensive community outreach on a myriad of issues including immigrant rights, sexual harassment education, wage fraud and family law. Much of her time striving to bring about systemic change incorporated legislative lobbying and public policy development. Ms. Brown started her legal career in Baltimore City where she litigated in circuit court and was victorious at the Court of Special Appeals.
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A D V O C A C Y A N D P O L I C Y S T R A T E G I S T
Na’ilah Amaru
America’s communities deserve meaningful engagement with a responsive government. Throughout her 20 year career as a public servant, Na’ilah Amaru’s mission has been to strengthen that engagement by driving public policy and programs that effectively address the needs of diverse constituencies – from local neighborhoods to the corridors of Capitol Hill. As a natural bridgebuilder, Amaru uses her platform to connect underserved communities with their government officials, while in turn ensuring that elected leaders never forget who they were put in government to serve: the people.With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that exist across the advocacy and public policy spectrums, Amaru has rich and diverse experience in: Non-Profits (Direct-Service and Advocacy) Government (City, State, and Federal) Campaigns (Electoral and Issues)
Unifying Interests, Building Coalitions, and Aligning AgendasFrom City Hall to the Beltway, Amaru’s extensive political background has built her reputation as a diligent self-starter with a successful track record in organizational and campaign management. Within her first two months as executive director of the New York City Council Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, Amaru redefined the role by coalescing 26 council members around one unified agenda, and adeptly balancing competing interests with shared legislative priorities.Amaru has served as a legislative aide to U.S. Congressman John Lewis and policy advisor to former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. She has also worked as a grassroots organizer, direct-service non-profit manager and public interest lobbyist, among other positions. Across each role, she has spearheaded crafting public policy, political agendas, campaign strategies, and messaging at the city, state, and federal levels.
Informing and Empowering Next Generation LeadersAmaru is a member of the Democratic National Committee’s Young Professional Leadership Council, connecting and engaging millennial voters to the Democratic Party through voter registration, political engagement, and fundraising.Amaru also develops and facilitates workshops to support individuals to take on leadership roles in their communities. She delivers training materials designed to cultivate effective community leaders with the expertise to address community as well as societal issues, so that they are empowered to make a positive impact within their communities.
She also is a consultant on issue campaigns and works with advocacy groups on their political strategies.Previously an instructor at the Harry van Arsdale Jr. Center for Labor Studies at SUNY Empire State College, Amaru was recruited to co-lecture with then-Public Advocate Letitia James, the first woman of color elected to citywide office in New York City. In this position she educated students on how to be actively-engaged constituents, equipping them with a clear understanding of their power to impact government decisions and public policy.
Advocating for Greater Civic Engagement and Women in LeadershipWhether at the grassroots or national level, Amaru passionately advocates for everyday people to step into their full power and potential by pursuing various leadership and organizing roles in their communities, as well as the non-profit and public sectors. Presently she is working with local community groups on the Let New York Vote campaign, educating and mobilizing constituents to engage in various tactics aimed at bringing voting reforms to New York.Amaru is a vocal proponent of women claiming their place as political and social power brokers with the capacity to lead communities and create change. In 2017 she was tapped as a featured speaker at the historic Women’s March, where she spoke on how to influence public policy and ensure accountability of elected officials.
She was also a key founding member of the New York Organizing Committee to develop a new chapter of Emerge America, an advocacy group that recruits and trains women to run for Democratic office. She also travels across the country and serves as a national trainer with Vote Run Lead, the nation’s largest and most diverse training program for women to run for public office and win.
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Elizabeth Ricci Esq.
Elizabeth Ricci has worked in the area of immigration law since 1989 and holds a "10.0 'superb'" rating by Avvo. She has been an expert witness in litigation regarding immigrant employment issues and has co-counseled with personal injury attorneys representing immigrant plaintiffs. Attorney Ricci received her Bachelor of Science in International Business from Barry University and her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University where she studied immigration law under renowned immigration expert and author, Ira Kurzban and argued in Washington, D.C. for the Moot Court Honor Society. Attorney Ricci was an Adjunct Instructor in Legal Studies at Barry University where she taught immigration, among other subjects.
Ms. Ricci received the 2015 Second Judicial Circuit Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Award for outstanding contributions for the good of the public. Ms. Ricci was honored in November, 2014 by the National Association of Professional women for her "outstanding leadership, commitment within [her] profession and employment at Rambana & Ricci, PLLC. On August 23, 2014, she was honored for her "tremendous contributions to the community" by the Captial City Democratic Women's Club.
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Rambana & Ricci, P.L.L.C. was named "Top Immigration Firm" by Lawyer Weekly in 2012. Our attorneys are award-winning and have over a decade of experience each in complex immigration. We have been featured in major media outlets including CNN and The New York Times. We accept complex immigration cases and practice nationwide. We are referred clients by the U.S. Department of Justice for providing service to indigent individuals in immigration removal proceedings pursuant to 8 CFR §1003.61.Both Neil Rambana and Elizabeth Ricci serve the legal community and community at large in a variety of volunteer positions. Please visit their individual biographies for additional information.
Fashion and Designs
De' Shaun Chancy
CEO of Dare To Have Hair Inc.
De'Shaun Chancy, Founder, and CEO of company, Dare To Have Hair Inc. is an author and entrepreneur. Her journey in the hair industry started after her life drastically changed when her job in corporate America came to an end. With a family to provide for, Chancy embarked on a journey to build her hair empire. De’Shaun is the true definition of a ‘Mompreneur’, a savvy mother who also runs their own company.
IN THE FIRST YEAR, she flipped a $300 investment into $370,000! De’Shaun didn't stop there! While the hair industry raved about Dare to Have Hair locally and internationally, she decided to take things to the next level. In 2013, her Hair Care line, Dare Care, was a huge success. Within the same year, her hair salon, Dare to Have Hair Studio located in New Castle, Delaware, opened for business. “Never give up. Anything is possible ''. Chancy has been personally invited to the Wearable Art Gala, an event founded by Tina Knowles, the mother of International Recording Artist, ‘Beyonce’. Her virgin hair supply company, Dare
De’Shaun is now 5 years into the hair industry and is determined to take her company and personal brand “That Daring Chick” to the next level. This year De' Shaun's companies collectively are projected to make $2.9 million in gross sales! Her latest project, “The Truth Behind the Dare”, is the heartwrenching story behind her business and what it takes to become a success in the hair industry. Her follow-up book, "The Truth Behind the Dare 2: Teach Us the Motherflippin' Game De' Shaun" shares the genesis of DARE and the grind it took to build her empire.
Till this day, De’Shaun is very involved with her company and believes in order to be in the position of a boss, you have to work for it daily. “A lot of people want to be in a boss position; to whom much is given much is required”. De' Shaun’s family is her number one priority and motivation.“ ‘Securing the bag’ for me is to secure my family’s future”.
Our Cover FeatureÂ
Human Resource Expert Holly Noon
Holly Noon I’I'm Holly Noon, SHRM-CP, the Owner of HR Connection an HR Consulting Firm. I’m a certified human resource professional through the Society of Human Resource Management whose main purpose is to share my HR expertise and empower others with this knowledge. My educational background and professional certifications allow me to offer services such as claims management for small & medium sized businesses, work place safety initiatives, training, professional development and career coaching.Further, I assists job seekers with resume revisions, cover letter templates, LinkedIn profile reviews, and interview preparation to help individuals create personal and/or professional opportunities.
As the Founder/CEO of HR Connection my purpose is to provide a personalized experience for each client in their job seeking process. Through consultation I’m able to build a personal connection with each client to ascertain their needs so ultimately new opportunities are created for them whether that be by revising a resume, laying out a career development plan through consultation, or revamping their LinkedIn for more profile views. My ultimate purpose with HR Connection with Holly Noon, SHRM-CP is to ensure my clients are in the most optimal position to excel and achieve their personal & professional goals with my advisement. As a certified human resource professional (SHRM-CP), I have a background specializing in risk management, work place safety, workers’ compensation, claims management, insurance procurement, employment life cycle, Health & Benefits administration, and Creating/Implementing company policies.
On a more personal note, I’ am a mother of two toddler daughters, Alana (4) & Ava (2). I have both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Central Florida. I was raised in Jacksonville, FL and currently reside in the North Fort Lauderdale, FL area. In my spare time I enjoy traveling, watching movies and connecting with my friends and family.
Who Rock with Success: Tell us about you Holly: I’m the Owner of HR Connection an HR Consulting Firm and I’m a certified human resource professional (SHRM-CP) through the Society of Human Resource Management. My educational background and professional certifications allow me to offer services such as claims management for small & medium sized businesses, work place safety initiatives, training, professional development and career coaching. Further, I assists job seekers with resume revisions, cover letter templates, LinkedIn profile reviews, and interview preparation to help individuals create personal and/or professional opportunities. On a more personal note, I'm a mother of two toddlers, Alana-4 and Ava-2. I have both my Bachelors and Master’s degrees from the University of Central Florida and currently reside in Coconut Creek, FL. I enjoy the outdoors, being a foodie, watching movies, and spending time with friends & family. Who Rock with Success: Why Human Resources? Holly: Human resources plays very integral part to the day to day operations of an organization whether a company has thousands of employees or a small business with just a few employees.
I enjoy working with people and educating them on benefits of understanding the intricacies of HR. Whether that be empowering employees and managers to read the HR manual, developing trainings on topics such as conflict resolution or workplace safety, or down to consulting others on professional development and career coaching. I believe in sharing my HR knowledge and personal experiences to help people create opportunities.
Who Rock with Success: How do you share the strategies for effective Human Resource policies? Holly: I share strategies for effective human resource policies by either creating presentations or holding a class/meeting to educate colleagues on what the policies and expectations are for the organization based on the manual. Further, I do share strategies on my social media on the importance of reading the manual and just becoming familiar with the issues that can impact you as an employee. A final strategy I use from time to time is to invite someone to a one on one to discuss the policies and clarify any polices that may be confusing or discuss new policies being implemented.
Who Rock with Success: How can employees become more informed through Human Resource policies? Holly: Employees can become more informed about understanding the expectations set forth for each policy. For example, reading the human resource policies to understand taking time off, when are performance reviews conducted, applying to internal postings, or how to report issues with another employee or manager. All these issues are outlined in human resources policies so by empowering employees to gain the knowledge this will allow them to ensure they aren’t being mistreated or how to approach situations, like taking time off from work for a personal situation. As an HR consultant the number one tip I give employers and professionals starting new jobs is to always make sure time is set aside to go over the HR policies to make sure the employee and employer are on the same page from day one about expectations and understanding of the policies. Who Rock with Success: How has this been rewarding to your career as an HR consultant?
Holly: Being a HR consultant is very rewarding because I enjoy helping professionals from all industries and various stages in their career create new opportunities whether that’s me helping them with their resume to secure a higher paying job or just recommending certain steps in their professional development they should take in their journey (I.E. getting a professional certification). I understand what it’s like to want to elevate professionally and sometimes the right recommendations can make all the difference. I enjoy getting feedback from my clients on how I’ve helped them on their personal and professional journey. Women Who Rock with Success: What are some of the rights for employees when their rights have been violated? Holly: Now, while there are federal laws that provide protections for employees, it’s important that employees check the laws in their state to see if a violation has occurred and to seek legal consultation if they don’t feel comfortable going to their company’s HR department with their issue or to seek clarification.
Its important employees review the manual for the process for filing a complaint with HR and organizations have a hotline employees can call to report issues anonymously if they don’t want HR to know it’s them. Again reviewing the HR policies should outline this process of when rights are violated and employees should become familiar with them or see HR consultation for explanations on the policies. Women Who Rock with Success: Tell us about your HR Consulting Firm? Holly: HR Connection with Holly Noon, SHRM-CP started out as ResumesByHolly where I used to draft resumes and cover letters for clients from various industries and at different professional stages in their career. People began reaching out for additional services such as LinkedIn profiles and interview prep which I then expanded to offering small to medium sized business my consultation services to provide solutions for HR issues. My business officially started in January 2019 and transformed quickly these past several months to provide more services to meet the demand for individuals and businesses. I’m about provide HR solutions for all!
Women Who Rock with Success: How can clients learn from your brand virtually? Holly: Clients can learn from my brand virtually by following my posts on my business Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HRConnectionLLC/ .On my Facebook business page I post topics on creating an attractive resume, work/life balance as a working parent, and discuss my own professional journey on issues I face day to day all with open discussions, live videos, encouraging posts, and sharing samples of my work. Soon I plan to launch online courses to share my expertise on other HR topics. Women Who Rock with Success: Are their community workshops to impact employees of how to become an effective stakeholder (employee)? Holly: Absolutely! I always recommend employees if they can spare the time to join a professional group for networking so you can get different perspectives on how employees deal with issues and approach situations within their own organization. I believe an amazing resource that offers free resources is the SHRM website as they have free webinars and numerous articles on various HR topics that impact employees daily.
Women Who Rock with Success: What are some takeaways from your HR firm? Holly: The key takeaways from my firm that I tell all my clients is first to never be afraid to go after your goals and come up with a plan so you can prepare and be ready for that next opportunity. Secondly, educate yourself as an employee on your rights as a worker and review the HR policies at the company you work for periodically, not just the first week. Finally, professional and personal development never stops and being adaptable is an important to handling changes in your life and career much more seamlessly. Women Who Rock with Success: What would you like to leave with the readers as a consultation firm to an employee? Holly: I want the readers to be patient with the process when it comes to professional development whether that’s seeking a new job or how to attain a promotion at your current job. It’s a marathon, not a sprint so sometimes when you don’t get a job or the promotion in that moment. Take that situation as a learning opportunity and reflect on how you can grow more as an individual whether that means getting a professional certification, going back to school, or building technical skills in certain applications or soft wares.
Women Who Rock with Success: How can the readers connect with your brand? Holly: Readers can connect with my brand as a mom, professional woman, positive influencer and entrepreneur via social media on Facebook @HRConnectionLLC, Instagram @Holly_Noon, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyanoon. To check out my services and more about me readers can check out my website- www.HRConnection.LLC .
Jenna R. Wagner
Saxton & Stump is a full-service law firm providing businesses with legal and consulting services. We apply strategic solutions and provide problem-solving support to help our clients navigate legal issues and thrive in an increasingly complex world. We apply our depth and experience to help our clients in the following areas:
MISSION: Our mission is to create value. This means understanding your industry and partnering with you to create the best possible results. Our diverse resources, consisting of lawyers and paralegals, business and insurance professionals, physicians, nurses, psychologists, reimbursement professionals, and health policy thought leaders, help us obtain this goal. We will always deliver our services in a five-star fashion.CORE VALUESOur values are our compass, both professionally and personally. We believe in what we are doing and it is our passion. It is more than a job to all of us. Therefore, in keeping with these values:We will invest in learning about you, your industry, your challenges, and your goals.We will support you, engage you, and listen to you.We will provide creative and innovative solutions to solve your problems.We will provide you with consistent and extensive five-star service.
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