C L Magazine Volume 9 - 2023 Summer | Fall Issue

Dr. Randal Pinkett

2023 National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit Special Keynote Speaker Shares his Global Business Perspective

20 Years of Celebrating Sisterhood with Cleveland Clinic Embracing the Quarter Century Crisis

20th Anniversary of the Flora Awards

Ohio Wine Country

Dr. Jeanne Porter’s New Book

2023 WOCF Board Meeting & Special Events Calendar

(Virtual Event)

WOCF Board Meeting & Planning Retreat #1

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

10:30am - 12:00pm

(Virtual Event)

WOCF 20th Annual Personal and Professional Development Retreat

“Connections, Community and Career 2023”

Thursday, September 7, 2023

9:00am - 12:00pm

“Free” Virtual Event

(Virtual Event)

WOCF Board Meeting #2

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

10:30am - 12:00pm

Cleveland, Ohio (Live Event)

WOCF 2023 Leadership and Career Development Training Institute & Awards Luncheon

**Postponed to 1st Quarter 2024**

HOSTED BY: Cleveland State University

Student Center Ballroom

2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Warren, Ohio (Live Event)

WOCF 2nd Annual National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit

Sunday, November 12 – Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The GRAND Resort

9519 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio 44484

(Virtual Event)

WOCF Board Meeting #3 and Annual Meeting

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

10:30am - 12:00pm

8 20 Years of Celebrating Sisterhood with Cleveland Clinic

COVER STORY

12 Dr. Randal Pinkett: 2023 National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit Special Keynote Speaker

20 Navigating the Twists and Turns of Life by Melissa Stone, MBA

22 Be “In” the Know: LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs

24 Executive Profile: Chef Tiwanna Scott-Williams

26 A New Book You Should Read: Leading Well by Jeanne Porter King

20th Anniversary of the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women 35

28

Alexandria Johnson Boone

Editor

Jennifer Coiley Dial

Creative Director

Barbara Somrack

Senior Copy Editor

Michelle E. Urquhart

Business Manager

Paula T. Newman

Assistant to the Publisher

Bernadette K. Mayfield

Social Media Strategist & Researcher

Melissa Gorris

Senior Strategist, Subscriber & Community Development

Simone E. Swanson

Database and Information Coordinator

Cheretta Moore

For

please

Dear Readers,

Fall is upon us, a surprising fact that I was just chatting with my 20-year-old son in Ontario about. We couldn’t believe how quickly this year has flown by. In about six weeks, Career & Lifestyle staff will attend the Women of Color Foundation’s 2nd Annual National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit in Warren, Ohio. In honor of that event, gracing our cover this issue is none other than Dr. Randal Pinkett. The author and media personality will be the keynote speaker at the foundation’s national summit November 12-15. Like many others, I first became a fan of Dr. Pinkett’s when he was a contestant on The Apprentice in 2006. Not only was he a Rhodes scholar and the first African American in Rutgers history to win the coveted scholarship, Dr. Pinkett has two master’s degrees and a doctorate from MIT. Be sure to check out his latest book, DataDriven DEI: The Tools and Metrics You Need to Measure, Analyze, and Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are looking forward to welcoming Randal back to the summit this year, this time for the keynote address.

Coming in late October is Celebrate Sisterhood with Cleveland Clinic. The brainchild of Dr. Linda Bradley was formed as a community outreach and education program that empowers multicultural women to embrace self-care and strive for optimal health. The event often includes health screenings, cooking demonstrations, engaging panel discussions and a health and wellness expo component. Celebrating 20 years, Celebrate Sisterhood will be at Landerhaven on Saturday, October 28.

Read “Navigating the Twists and Turns of Life: Embracing the quarter-life crisis and finding your unique path” on page 20. The engaging story is about a young adult’s journey through college and into her career at an engineering firm. On a related note, we have some tips for those of you (myself included) who haven’t taken full advantage of all that LinkedIn has to offer. We provide specific steps you can take, especially entrepreneurs, to grow your businesses, network with other professionals and establish your personal brand. One person who is doing a fabulous job with her brand is our executive profile: Tiwanna Scott-Williams. The registered nurse turned chef is the founder of PearlFlower Brand, which is comprised of PearlFlower Catering, Pearl’s Kitchen and the PearlFlower Foundation. My fellow alumna of Ursuline College

started her passion project while working as a fulltime registered nurse. Scott-Williams is active on community boards and with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Don’t miss her amazing profile!

Did you know that Ohio is Wine Country? A littleknown fact is that this land was once the most famous wine region in the country. As of 2022, Ohio is 6th on the list of top wine-producing states, and Geneva, Ohio boasts more than 1,500 acres of vineyards! The region hosts its annual Grape Jamboree on the last full weekend of September. Our very own Creative Director Barbara Somrack attended this year’s festivities and shared a beautiful spread of photos from the event. We have also included other upcoming wine events in Ohio as well as a few national ones. Wine lovers, be sure to check them out.

For some great reads, start with Dr. Jeanne Porter King’s book, Leading Well. Dr. King shares her leadership journey as well as stories of other Black women leaders to provide insight in leading from the well of the Spirit. Other great reads include Viola Davis’ Finding Me; The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks; Ask by Ryan Levesque; and Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in America by Linda Villarosa.

Last but certainly not least, our publisher will be honored by her alma mater, Case Western Reserve University, on Wednesday, October 18. Alexandria Johnson Boone is one of the 20th Anniversary Flora Award Winners in recognition of the incredible women who exemplify the spirit and service of Flora Stone Mather. Read Flora’s story along with view the profiles of all the fabulous women being bestowed this honor on pages 27-32. Congratulations!

Our next issue of Career & Lifestyle magazine will be a special edition insert at the National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit in November. Be sure to look for it inside that program book.

Until next time,

Jennifer Coiley Dial Editor, C L Magazine jen@cl-magazine.com

20 Years of Celebrating Sisterhood with Cleveland Clinic

• Conference bags and lots home!

• On-site Cleveland Clinic schedulers

• Health resources, information

• “Ask the Doctor” information

• Door prizes and raffles

• Health screenings

• Lifestyle, food and health vendors

• Flavorful global luncheon

• Heart-healthy breakfast

EXPERIENCE

Multicultural women are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and obesity-related conditions, leading to premature morbidity and mortality.  In response to the need for culturally tailored health programs as well as myriad health care disparities, Linda D, Bradley, MD, Professor Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology at the Women’s Health Institute, established Cleveland Clinic Celebrate Sisterhood, a 501(c)3 and community outreach and education program that empowers local multicultural women to embrace self-care and strive for optimal health for themselves, their families, and their communities. These events promote health equity by addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes among different cultural groups. Cleveland Clinic Celebrate Sisterhood health programs often focus on mental health care and provide accurate preventive care advice which can lead to early detection and better management of health issues. This can ultimately reduce healthcare costs and improve overall community well-being. Celebrate Sisterhood aims to reduce healthcare inequalities by providing tailored services and information. The event, held annually in October, offers myriad and varied educational content including: health screenings, cooking demonstrations, engaging panel discussions with leading healthcare experts, and a health and wellness expo. Knowledgeable individuals are more likely to engage in preventative behaviors and seek timely medical care. Celebrate Sisterhood attracts upwards of 600-800 women annually, with more than 10,000 women educated since its inception.

SPACE IS LIMITED. Advance registration required — no ticket sales at the door.

early to reserve your spot! For more information or to register online, visit clevelandclinic.org/celebratesisterhood2023 or scan the QR code, below.

Registration fee: Special anniversary price of $20.00 per person. Pay by credit card only. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you have special menu or seating needs, please let us know when you register. If you plan to register as a group who would like to be seated together, you must register online as a group and include all names at the time of registration. Include first and last name for each person. Names cannot be added to your group at a later time. In addition, payment must be made for the entire group at the time of registration. Companion seating will not be guaranteed without complete and accurate information. This conference sells out every year — so please register

seeking healthcare and receiving the best healthcare. My goals have been laudable – to offer health summits that provide up to date and accurate information, answer questions, dispel myths, and offer guidance on myriad health-related issues.

you

“I understand the unique historical, cultural factors and barriers that have affected multicultural women

As Maya Angelou said, ‘when

know better, you do better.’”

– Dr. Linda Bradley Founder, Celebrate Sisterhood

2023 Celebrate Sisterhood Multicultural Women’s Health & Wellness Summit

Generational Health: Resilience, Revival, and Restoration!

Celebrating 20 Years of Dedication to Multicultural Women’s Health

WELCOME:

Tristi Muir, MD

Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology Institute, Cleveland Clinic

MORNING PANEL DISCUSSION

MODERATOR:

Oluwatosin Goje, MD, MSCR, FACOG

Medical Director, Center for Infant and Maternal Health, Cleveland Clinic, Associate Professor, Ob/Gyn & Reproductive Biology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

PANELISTS:

• Jacquelyne E. Bailey, PhD

Senior Dir ector, Community Health & Partnerships, Cleveland Clinic

Community Care

• Thao -Vi Dao, MD

Medical Dir ector, Center for Community Health Workers, Associate Staff, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Cleveland Clinic

• Catrina C. Litzenburg, PhD

Associate Staff, Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health, Cleveland Clinic

• Angela Newman White, MA

Executive Dir ector, First Year Cleveland, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western Reserve University

• Mar y Louise Tatum, MPH, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Depar tment of Behavioral Health, Neurological Institute, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Cleveland Clinic

• Chantel Wilcox, MBA

Dir ector, Community Health Equity, Cleveland Clinic

Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023

8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m. Program begins at 9:45 a.m.

Landerhaven 6111 Landerhaven Drive Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124

AFTERNOON PANEL DISCUSSION: Food as Medicine

• Jim Perko, Sr., CEC, AAC

Dir ector, Culinary Medicine, Cleveland Clinic

• Jacqui Robertson

Chief of Diversity & Inclusion, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Cleveland Clinic

• Lauren Schulz, PharmD, BCACP

Primary Care Clinical Pharmacy Specicalist, Pharmacotherapy Clinic, Cleveland Clinic

Co-Chairs:

Honorary Co-Chairs:

Registration fee: Special anniversary price of $20.00 per person. Pay by credit card only. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you have special menu or seating needs, please let us know when you register.

If you plan to register as a group who would like to be seated together, you must register online as a group and include all names at the time of registration. Include first and last name for each person. Names cannot be added to your group at a later time. In addition, payment must be made for the entire group at the time of registration. Companion seating will not be guaranteed without complete and accurate information. This conference sells out every year — so please register early to reserve your spot!

For more information or to register online, visit clevelandclinic.org/celebratesisterhood2023 or scan the QR code, below.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

Advance registration required — no ticket sales at the door.

#celebratesisterhood

FREE PARKING

EXPERIENCE IT ALL!

• Heart-healthy breakfast

• Flavorful global luncheon buffet

• Lifestyle, food and health industry exhibitors & vendors

• Health screenings

• Door prizes and raffles

• “Ask the Doctor” information sessions

• Health resources, information and literature

• On-site Cleveland Clinic appointment schedulers

• Conference bags and lots of goodies to take home!

Yolanda Thigpen, MD, FACOG Team Lead, Stephanie Tubbs Jones Family Health Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Teresa E. Dews, MD Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, Euclid Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

Oluwatosin Goje, MD, MSCR, FACOG Medical Director, Center for Infant and Maternal Health, Cleveland Clinic, Associate Professor, Ob/Gyn & Reproductive Biology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

Danita Harris Emmy-Award Winning News Anchor, NewsChannel 5

Tammy Moore Coney Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Community Activist

Nancy Mendez President and CEO, Starting Point

Meltrice D. Sharp Managing Partner, CLE Consulting Firm

Linda Bradley, MD Founding Chair Celebrate Sisterhood

Mistress of Ceremonies:

Corporatepreneur to Entrepreneur with Charmaine Brown

Helping you successfully transition from Corporate life to Entrepreneurship with Courage, Clarity, and Community

Is This You?

4 Finally, READY to turn that idea into a business.

4 You want to build a successful business but don’t know where to start or what steps to take

4 You have an idea, and maybe even started but stalled and ready to give it a real chance

It’s Time to Give Yourself RADICAL Permission to Build Your Dream Business!

Society tells us that we have to choose between a successful career or a fulfilling life.

I say NO MORE! It’s time to start building the life you have always dreamed with entrepreneurship as the tool.

Hi, I’m Charmaine! I am a Corporatepreneur turned Entrepreneur with a career that spans over 29 years. My successful transition from corporate career to entrepreneurship gave me the motivation to inspire and support women everywhere to make their own transition with courage, clarity and community. My new venture, Corporatepreneur to Entrepreneur, is on a mission to help women just like you find their inner strength and achieve success on their own terms. I am so passionate about helping others reach their goals and dreams and firmly believe that every woman has the power to change the world. You’ve Got This!

Dr. Randal Pinkett

Author, Global Speaker, and Media Personality – will be the 2023 National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit Special Keynote Speaker

The Women of Color Foundation is pleased to welcome Dr. Randal Pinkett as a Special Keynote Speaker for our 2nd Annual National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit. Dr. Pinkett is a nationally recognized speaker and author who has addressed audiences including corporate professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, government officials, youth, and community leaders. In addition, he has appeared numerous times on networks such as MSNBC, CNN, and Fox Business News as an expert on topics ranging from business and politics to diversity and inclusion to technology and innovation.

As a sought-after and international keynote speaker on business, politics, technology and innovation, and a well-known advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Dr. Pinkett has been helping leaders around the globe identify and find solutions in the workforce, workplace, marketplace, and community.  In addition to his speaking engagements, he has launched videos, webinars, learning series, and written several books.

A successful entrepreneur for over 20 years, Dr. Pinkett is founder of four previously successful companies and is currently Chairman, and CEO of his fifth venture, BCT Partners, along with his longtime friends and Co-Founders – Mr. Lawrence Hibbert, Mr. Dallas Grundy, and Dr. Jeffrey Robinson. Their mission is to harness the power of diversity, insights, and innovation to transform lives, accelerate equity, and create lasting change. Forbes has recognized BCT as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, Ernst & Young as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Manage HR Magazine named them a Top 10 Company for Diversity & Inclusion, CIO Techie as one of the Most Trusted Government Technology Firms, the Inc. 5000 list named them as one the fastest-growing private companies in America, and the Black Enterprise BE100s list identified them as one of the nation’s largest African American-owned businesses.

Dr. Pinkett was also the first and only African American to win the top honor on the hit reality television show, The Apprentice.

Data-Driven DEI™: The Tools and Metrics You Need to Measure, Analyze, and Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Successful professionals know that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are essential to being competitive and being a leader in the global and diverse marketplace of the 21st century. Data-Driven DEI offers a practical and proven approach for professionals at all levels – individual contributors, supervisors, and executives – to fully leverage the power of data and transform themselves and their organizations to becoming more authentically diverse, equitable and inclusive.

Dr. Pinkett’s Latest Book:

2nd Annual National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit

November 12-15, 2023

The Grand Resort | Warren, Ohio LJ JENNINGS

Senior Pastor Kingdom Builders

Christian Fellowship

2023 Executives in Residence

Real Estate Developer Entrepreneur

CONSTANCE HILL-JOHNSON

Owner & Managing Director

Visiting Angels, Cleveland, Ohio Chairperson, Board of Directors

The Cleveland Foundation

Philanthropist Business Coach

ALEXANDRIA J. BOONE

Founder & Chairwoman

Women of Color Foundation President & CEO GAP Communications Group Publisher C L Magazine President Global Media Group, LLC

A Blue Egg Corporation

Clean Design Home Brand

Publisher & Editor The Cleveland Women’s Journal

DR. GEORGE C. FRASER Chairman & CEO FraserNet, Inc.

ROBIN WILSON Founder, CEO & Chairman

BARBARA DANIEL

LARICK CALHOUN CEO & Senior Consultant 2Excel Group LLC

DR. MAGIE COOK Chief Motivational Speaker Magie Cook International

J. RITA MCNEIL DANISH, ESQ. Chief Executive Officer Signal Ohio

EDWIN HUBBARD, JR. Executive Director Cleveland NAACP President EH Inspires LLC

JILL M. KATZENBERG Real Estate Coach Sherri Johnson Coaching and Consulting Dream Maker Promptings Serial Entrepreneur

HEATHER CLAYTON TERRY Philanthropy Consultant Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

MARGARET BERNSTEIN Director of Advocacy & Community Initiatives WKYC Channel 3, Cleveland

BARBARA SMOOT President & CEO Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD)

DANITA HARRIS Emmy-Award Winning News Anchor NEWS5, Cleveland’s ABC Network Affiliate Founder The S.H.I.N.E. Foundation

DR. JACQUELINE K. DONOVAN Owner/Private Practitioner Erie Foot and Ankle Center Assistant Professor Foot and Ankle Surgery The Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine

SHEILA A. MIXON President & CEO The SASH Effect, LLC

PETER WHITT VP of Strategic Initiatives Saint Luke’s Foundation

TWYLA N. TURNER Fundraising Consultant Enlightened Solutions

CARMEN M. SCOTT (VERHOSEK) Partner Dooley Gembala McLaughlin Pecora Co., LPA

DR. RANDAL PINKETT Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO BCT Partners Author

Global Speaker

Special Keynote Speaker

WELD Cleveland

Special Event

WELD’s mission is to develop and advance women’s leadership to strengthen the economic prosperity of the communities it serves.

Venue Sponsor:

When women lead, our economy, companies and communities thrive.

October 19, 2023

Thursday

Agenda: 4:00pm-4:30pm – Check-In/ Networking

4:30pm-5:00pm – Program 5:00pm-6:00pm – Networking

Location: Thompson Hine, LLP

127 Public Square #3900 Cleveland, Ohio 44114

- Registration FeesMembers - $25

Non-Members - $50

No refunds after 10/12/2023

Registration closes 10/16/2023

For questions and sponsorship opportunities, contact Deepa Kellar– dkellar@weldoh.org

Join WELD as we welcome Aneta Kuzma, CEO, Ardelian Kuzma Group. As an ICF Certified Coach and Business Consultant, meditation and yoga teacher, her passion is helping clients create transformational change in their lives. She helps her clients reduce their stress, overcome limiting beliefs, and design lives of purpose, passion and peace.

You are cordially invited to kickoff your evening with us and help us celebrate WELD’s 20th year! The WELD leadership team has planned an informal way for new and existing members to re-connect and learn more about WELD! There will be ample opportunities for networking and connecting during this event.

WELD is excited to partner with Kendra Scott for this event. Their company founder, Kendra Scott, built giving back and building the lives of women and children into the core of the business. They, as a company, strive for many of the same objectives WELD does, connecting people and allowing opportunity for growth. Kendra even sponsors the Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at the University of Texas!

We hope you will take a pause and join us for a fun and relaxing session before the hectic holiday season arrives.

Event Partner:

MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL – Join WELD and be entered into a drawing for a free 1-year extension!

Register at: www.weldusa.org

Aneta Kuzma

About Our Speaker…

Aneta Ardelian Kuzma CEO, Ardelian Kuzma Group ICF Certified Coach and Business Consultant

As a certified ICF coach, wellness consultant, and meditation and yoga teacher, my passion is helping clients create transformational change in their lives. After a rewarding 25-year corporate career, I began a new chapter and established my transformational coaching and consulting firm, the Ardelian Kuzma Group in 2019

I believe that we all seek to become healthier versions of ourselves, spend time with people we care about, and do things that we enjoy. Yet, many of us find ourselves stressed, overwhelmed and overextended. I help my clients reduce their stress, overcome limiting beliefs, and design lives of purpose, passion and peace

Combining my 25 years of business experience and education, along with my own personal yoga, meditation, mindfulness practice allows me to connect deeply with my clients, coach them holistically, and support them on their own paths of growth and development

As a business consultant , I also work with organizations and teams to create wellness programs that help drive optimal health for their teams and foster cultures of mindful leadership to increase focus, creativity and productivity.

When I am not working, I love to spend time with my husband and two daughters I love practicing yoga, cooking healthy meals, spending time in nature, reading, and traveling

WELD’s mission is to develop and advance women’s leadership to strengthen the economic prosperity of the communities it serve s. A national 501(c)(3) organization, WELD builds programs, events and a community to support the leadership development of women and drive business growth.

Navigating the Twists and Turns of Life

Embracing the quarter-life crisis and finding your unique path

By Melissa Stone, MBA

In the age of social media, it is easy to believe that everyone has their dream career, dream car, dream apartment, and picture-perfect family by the age of 25. But the reality is often far from these unrealistic standards. As college graduates, we often feel the weight of these expectations, leading to moments of self-doubt and what is now commonly referred to as the “quarterlife crisis.”

As you approach or cross the threshold of 25, not having your life completely mapped out can make you feel like a failure. This quarter-life crisis is becoming increasingly common, fueled by a variety of stressors: job searching, living alone, navigating relationships and tons of other stressors that affect us during this time.

At just 24, I have personally weathered my fair share of quarter-life crises since I graduated. Growing up as an only child, the spotlight was always on me. Expectations were set high, which added tremendous pressure. Although the pressure was sometimes overwhelming, I will always be grateful for the unwavering support of my parents and family, who spared nothing when it came to my education, to make sure that I was prepared for the future.

In the seventh grade, my life took an unexpected turn as I transferred to Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. Surrounded by students who had known each other since elementary school, I felt like an outsider. During this time, I stumbled upon an organization at my school called Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). What started as a casual social organization for me to make friends evolved into something more than my 7th grade brain could ever imagine.

Throughout high school I continued my journey with FBLA. I had the opportunity to travel around the US attending national conferences and networking with students from across the world. I ended up becoming a state officer, for Ohio FBLA, and had my first leadership position where my voice was finally being heard. For the first time I didn’t feel like an outsider, and finally felt like I belonged.

As senior year approached those feelings of being an outsider began to come up again. I was one of the few people in my class who had chosen to go out of state for school and ended up losing some of my best friends along the way. Looking back on it, choosing to go to West Virginia University was the best decision for me, but in the moment, it felt like I was losing everything that I had worked so hard to get over the last four years.

Although I was hesitant, I ended up attending West Virginia University, majoring in journalism, which was a huge shock to everyone. I became deeply immersed in the program and had internships working for ESPN, news stations, and any other journalism-related outlet you could think of. Sounds great, right? Until I graduated from college and quickly decided I did not want to pursue a career in journalism.

The year after graduation was extremely hard for me, and I constantly felt like a failure; that I had wasted the last four years of my life. All my friends in my undergraduate program were moving across the country, working as reporters or producers, and having the time of their lives. While I had moved back home and was working a dead-end job. Eventually, I decided to continue my education and pursued an MBA. Upon graduation, I landed a wonderful job, and things were finally starting to look up for me!

It is easy for us to get caught up in the lives of social media influencers and lose focus on our own lives. But as I have learned, every twist and turn serves a purpose in your personal and professional development.

I’m 24, and I still am not where my 15-year-old-self thought I would be in life, and I am okay with that! Every day I can see how God’s plan is working in my life and how I am at the exact place he wants me to be. The road to your dream career is challenging and will rarely go according to plan. But when you stay focused and block out all the noises around you, eventually you’ll return to the path you were meant to be on.

Melissa Stone, MBA, is a proposal coordinator at an engineering firm in Cleveland, Ohio.

What this journey has taught me is that it is okay to not have all the answers. The road to your dream career is rarely linear.

Be the Know

LinkedIn for Entrepreneurs in 10 Steps

LinkedIn can be a valuable tool for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, network with industry professionals, and establish their personal brand. Here’s how to use LinkedIn effectively as an entrepreneur:

1. Create a Professional Profile:

• Use a high-quality, professional profile picture.

• Write a compelling headline that summarizes your role and expertise.

• Craft a well-written and concise summary that highlights your entrepreneurial journey, skills, and aspirations.

• List your relevant work experience, education, and certifications.

2. Build a Strong Network:

• Connect with industry peers, potential clients, mentors, and partners.

• Customize connection requests with a personalized message to explain why you want to connect.

• Engage with your existing contacts by liking, commenting, and sharing their posts.

3. Showcase Your Expertise:

• Share valuable content related to your industry and niche.

• Write and publish articles on LinkedIn to demonstrate your knowledge and thought leadership.

• Use hashtags to increase the visibility of your posts to a wider audience.

4. Join and Participate in Groups:

• Join LinkedIn groups relevant to your industry or interests.

• Engage in group discussions, ask questions, and share your insights.

• This can help you connect with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators.

5. Leverage LinkedIn’s Publishing Platform:

• Write and publish articles directly on LinkedIn to reach a broader audience.

• Share your entrepreneurial journey, industry insights, and business experiences.

• Engage with comments and feedback from readers.

6.

Connect with Potential Clients and Partners:

• Use LinkedIn’s search feature to identify potential clients, investors, partners, and collaborators.

• Send personalized messages to introduce yourself and your business.

• Share success stories or case studies to demonstrate your value.

7. Brand Your Business:

• Create a LinkedIn Company Page for your business and keep it up-to-date with relevant information.

• Share company updates, job postings, and product/service highlights.

• Encourage employees to connect their profiles to the company page to increase visibility.

8.

Monitor Analytics:

• LinkedIn provides analytics for your profile and posts. Monitor these metrics to understand what content resonates with your audience.

• Adjust your content strategy based on what performs well.

9. Seek Recommendations and Endorsements:

• Request recommendations from colleagues, clients, or partners who can vouch for your skills and expertise.

• Endorse others for their skills, as they may reciprocate.

10. Attend and Promote Events:

• LinkedIn often hosts and promotes industryspecific events. Attend and engage in discussions during these events.

• Promote your own webinars, workshops, or speaking engagements through your profile and posts.

Remember that LinkedIn is a professional platform, so maintain a professional tone and etiquette in your interactions. Consistency and engagement are key to building a strong LinkedIn presence as an entrepreneur. Over time, your efforts on LinkedIn can help you establish credibility, attract opportunities, and grow your business network.

Chef Tiwanna Scott-Williams EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Tiwanna Scott-Williams – registered nurse turned chef – is the founder of PearlFlower Brand, which is comprised of PearlFlower Catering, Pearl’s Kitchen and the PearlFlower Foundation. A Cleveland native, and graduate of Ursuline College, Tiwanna’s commitment to family, business, and community has guided her purpose and career path. Being the mother of 15-year-old daughter Tristan Elle, has been her greatest joy along the way.

Inspired by her two grandmothers, Pearline Scott and Delores Flowers, Tiwanna started catering while still working as a full-time registered nurse. Tiwanna and her team focus more on her new venture, and they are surrounded by strong business development experts and support. Tiwanna is an active member of The Women’s Business Center, Economic Community Development Institute, The James Beard Foundation, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

PROFESSIONAL TITLE:

Founder & CEO of the PearlFlower Brand

HOMETOWN: Cleveland, Ohio

EDUCATION:

• Ursuline College, BSN Nursing

• John Marshall High School, class of 1998

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT:

• Founder of the PearlFlower Foundation

MY MANTRA…

a

Chef Tiwanna takes social responsibility seriously and recently launched The PearlFlower Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to create legacy by supporting initiatives directly impacting women, children, people of color, culinary arts, entrepreneurship and non-profit organizations, including Harvest for Hunger, The Hunger Network, The Ronald McDonald House, Norma Herr Women’s Center and countless other local organizations and initiatives. Striving to uplift those around her, Tiwanna readily provides her peers with helpful resources and support to assist in their growth and development. She enjoys spending her free time providing career mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs.

“If you’re going to live, leave

legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” – Dr. Maya Angelou

CAREER

What professional accomplishment are you most humbled by and why?

Being the first black female to have a permanent space inside Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

I don’t just look at this as a milestone accomplishment, I look at it as an opportunity to create a legacy, a path for other women and people of color. I may have been the first, but I certainly will not be the last.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is vital to the longevity and success of any professional. On your most challenging day, where do you draw inspiration to continue feeding your passion for this work?

I draw inspiration from my team. Working with a dynamic team (majority being women of color), is a constant reminder that the PearlFlower Brand is much bigger than I. Being able to provide jobs and opportunities is what fuels me to keep making strides as an entrepreneur. It’s realizing that others depend on me and the success of the business.

What is the toughest decision you’ve made professionally?

Taking the leap of faith by leaving a full-time career as a nurse to go into entrepreneurship and work for myself. It’s a giant leap full of uncertainty, but one I knew I had to make.

PHILOSOPHY

The essentials to creating a harmonious work environment are…

Having the right people who believe in the power of the collective. I know I can’t do this work alone; teamwork is essential. You need people who really believe that us coming together is what actually gets the work done and keeps the business growing strong.

What have you come to learn about success?

That you never fully achieve it. I’m always in a constant space of striving and growing. There is always more work to do, and while I am happy with our growth, I also have a responsibility to pull up those around me and help others attain their own success as well.

What have you come to learn about balancing career and lifestyle?

I’m still figuring out how to balance career and lifestyle. Balance for me is a constant struggle. Work quickly becomes your life so being able to set realistic expectations with the people you love is vital.

As a mother, there are many sacrifices I have made for my business. I have to make time for my loved ones and I know how important it is to show up for friends and family. It helps when that they are understanding but it work/life balance does come at a price.

MY CONFESSIONS

What part of your job brings you the most joy?

Manifesting love through food. I get joy from seeing my clients happy. Also being able to inspire others, who may want to start a business or take a different route from a traditional 9-5.

What is the most important lesson you’ve learned professionally? How do you apply this lesson to the work you do?

That every opportunity is not always the proper fit for you. I’ve learned the importance of advocating for yourself which means sometimes you have to say NO. Trust your gut, and ensure you are placing your time and energy into projects that are mutually beneficial.

FUN FACT

My ideal vacation is…

Any vacation is ideal, I enjoy being near the water. Somewhere I can find good food, people and culture. Jamaica.

A New Book You Should Read LEADING WELL

BY JEANNE PORTER KING

I lead in ministry, in the marketplace, in the halls of academia, and I coach women from a variety of backgrounds. Here’s what I know, as Black women, we are affirmed by God to lead and are prepared and poised to lead. Yet we often face barriers that affect our well-being.

If you’ve ever been made to feel like an outsider within your company or church or even struggled with the burden of being everything to everybody, then you know well the unique opportunities and challenges of leading while Black and woman.

In this book, I draw from the biblical account of the Samaritan woman to show how this outsider has been reduced to a stereotype by the same racist and sexist forces that attempt to reduce us to stereotypes. Those forces attempt to hinder our God-given calls to leadership.

In Leading Well, I share my leadership journey and the stories of other Black women leaders to provide you with insight in leading from the well of the Spirit.

If you long to lead from a strong spiritual place of wholeness rather than a set of expectations you had no part in setting, this book offers you the inspiration, encouragement, and practical tools to make leading well a reality in your life.

20 thAnniversary

Flora Stone Mather Center for Women

Flora Stone Mather

A Legacy of Philanthropy in Cleveland

Flora Amelia Stone was born April 6, 1852 to Amasa and Julia Stone of Cleveland’s Euclid Avenue. Amasa Stone, the New England-born entrepreneur, made his name and fortune in railroads, bridge-building, and banking. The Stones’ long history of philanthropy was ingrained in the upbringing of their three children, Adelbert, Clara, and Flora.

On October 19, 1881, Flora married her neighbor, Samuel Mather, a wealthy shipping and iron executive. While their marriage united two of the nation’s wealthiest families, the couple was recognized as a true love match. Together they had four children.

In 1883, Amasa Stone’s suicide left Flora responsible for dispensing a large inheritance. She felt it was her duty to dispense her father’s money in a way he would have wished. In honor of their father, Flora Stone Mather and her sister, Clara Stone Hay, built the Amasa Stone Chapel on the campus of Western Reserve University.

April 6, 1852 – January 19, 1909

In 1888, Flora made her first large gift to Adelbert University, which was built and named for her brother, Adelbert Barnes Stone, who had drowned in 1865 after suffering a cramp while swimming in the Connecticut River. Flora was also one of the leading benefactors in the founding of Western Reserve University’s College for Women the same year. Her name was later given to the College in 1931 and it became known as Flora Stone Mather College for Women (FSMC) under the trusteeship of Western Reserve University.

Flora Stone Mather

Though Flora was a frail woman throughout her life, she did not slow her efforts to improve the lives of Cleveland residents and beyond. Flora founded the Goodrich House in honor of her childhood pastor, Rev. Wm. H. Goodrich, in 1896. She subsequently supported their outgrowth activities, including the Legal Aid Society and Consumers League of Ohio. The Home for Aged Women, The Children’s Aid Society, the Day Nursery Association, the Young Men’s and Young Women’s Associations, the Welfare Federation, struggling schools, churches, and colleges across the country were also among the organizations that benefited from Flora’s support.

Often working through other people, Flora never sought recognition for her efforts. Her pastor once said, “Mrs. Mather, it is easier to ask you for a contribution than to thank you for it,” to which she replied, “That is as it should be. It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

In 1912, Samuel Mather, their children, family, friends and alumnae continued Flora Stone Mather’s legacy of support for the College of Women by donating the Flora Stone Mather Memorial Building, the Mather House dormitory, and the Mather Gymnasium to Western Reserve University.

However, in 1967, the “Agreement of Consolidation” was approved by the boards of Western Reserve University and Case Institute of Technology. The last class to graduate from Flora Stone Mather College was 1972. The following year, the institution was absorbed into Western Reserve College, a new division of Case Western Reserve University, along with Adelbert and Cleveland Colleges.

The Flora Stone Mather Alumnae Association was an active fundraising and networking organization of alumni from 1894 to its final meeting in 2008. The college’s legacy continues with the Flora Stone Mather Center for Women, which was established with a donation from the alumnae association in 2003. On October 23, 2003, the Center for Women Dedication and Symposium was attended by more than 350 participants.

Today, The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women on Case Western Reserve University campus empowers all women and promotes gender equity and inclusion.

Throughout 2023, Case Western Reserve celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Mather Center and the Alumnae Association of the College for Women—as well as its benefactor and namesake, Flora Stone Mather.

More information on Flora20, The Exponential Power of Women and related events can be found at: https://case.edu/centerforwomen/about-us/20thanniversary.

Flora passed away on January 19, 1909 at the age of 56 from breast cancer. In her will, she bequeathed gifts to over 30 educational, religious, and charitable institutions.

She explained: “I feel so strongly that I am one of God’s stewards. Large means without effort of mine, have been put into my hands: and I must use them, as I know my Heavenly Father would have me, and as my dear earthly father would have me, were he here.”

Flora Stone Mather Center for Women

20thAnniversary

Case Western Reserve University welcomes our community of alumni and friends to a celebration recognizing the past, present and future of women.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Tinkham Veale University Center

Highlights:

• Panel conversations

• Round-table discussions

• The Flora Awardsrecognizing 20 women who exemplify the spirit & service of Flora Stone Mather

• Networking reception

• VIP Dinner at Harcourt House - 7 p.m.

Sponsored By:

& the Kiely Family & Susan Mucciarone

Keynotes:

Opening Keynote: Jessica Jackley

Founder & Former Chief Marketing Officer

KIVA

Closing Keynote: Ramona Hood (MGT ‘16)

President & CEO Fedex Custom Critical

Registration: cwru.events.alumniq.com/go/fsm20

(additional sponsorship opportunities available)

Debra Wilfong Iris Flaxman Hollander November Tracey Burton

Thalia Dorwick MAI Capital Management MIM Software

M eet the 20 th A nnivers A ry F lor A A wA rd w inners

In recognition of incredible women who exemplify the spirit & service of Flora Stone Mather

Alexandria (Alex) Johnson Boone, MSODA (GRS ’81) is the founder of Women of Color Foundation, an organization dedicated to the empowerment and advancement of minority women. Alex’s work provides myriad opportunities for professional development for women of color at many stages of life and on many career paths.

Jeanette Grasselli Brown, PhD (GRS ‘58, HON ’95) was the first female director of corporate research at BP America. In addition to her many innovative research contributions, Jenny has done a great deal to work as a mentor and advocate for other women’s careers in the sciences through giving of her time and talent in addition to philanthropic support.

Marilyn Burns is a long-time Cleveland resident and dedicated to her community, serving on local committees and boards and advocating for public housing tenants’ rights. She has also particular passion around community health, using her extensive expertise in her work with several organizations that promote well-being.

Beth Embrescia, MSSA LISW (SAS ’94) is a social worker, community advocate, governance enthusiast, and passionate participant in the lives of non-profit organizations. She has particular passion for supporting educational and mental health organizations, and is admired for her big aspirations which are backed up by dedicated execution.

Char Fowler established the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation along with her husband Chuck in 2001 to make an impact in Northeast Ohio. In the over twenty years the foundation has existed, Char has been dedicated to many philanthropic undertakings relating to healthcare, education, and the arts and consistently seeks new opportunities to be involved in her community.

Chann Fowler-Spellman is a Trustee of the Fowler Family Foundation and board member at several other Cleveland-area non-profits. Her contribution to these boards reflect her belief in Cleveland’s community spirit and the importance of investing in that spirit.

Holley Fowler Martens MSSA, LISW (SAS ’07) is the President of the Fowler Family Foundation and provided a great deal of guidance during the building renovation of the Mandel School for Applied Social Sciences. She is also passionate about youth-serving organizations and has volunteered with several institutions and programs throughout the country.

Norma Saphire Geller (SAS ’91) is a selfless and generous philanthropist, compassionate community volunteer to those less fortunate, and supporter of ovarian cancer research and social-justice initiatives who lives by her mantra, “When you see a need, act.” Among her many philanthropic initiatives for CWRU and the broader Cleveland community, she and her husband provided the lead gift for the Hillel Student Center, which provides support for Jewish students on campus.

Julie Louise Gerberding, MD, MPH, CWRU Trustee (WRC ’77, MED ’81, HON ’06) was appointed the first woman director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in 2002. In addition to her many impressive scientific and medical accomplishments, she is a tireless advocate for women and other marginalized populations and a dedicated philanthropist to many causes in healthcare and beyond.

Roe Green, CWRU Trustee has been nicknamed the “Fairy Godmother of the Arts” due to her passionate commitment to supporting the arts scene both in Cleveland and nationally. Her generosity and vision also extends to many other undertakings, including healthcare causes, domestic violence, Jewish community organizations, and the CWRU School of Law in honor of her father.

Joie Gregor (GRS ’74) was the first female recipient of the Sloan Fellowship at Stanford University and went on to have a trailblazing career in both industry and public service. Joie supports several scholarships at CWRU as well as many social and educational causes in the Cleveland area and nationally.

Ka-Pi Hoh, PhD (CIT ’84; GRS ’87, ’89) has been an advocate for diversity during her time working for Lubrizol, including founding Women in Lubrizol Leadership. She also works with young women of many ages, including the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio and CWRU’s Women in Science and Engineering Roundtable (WISER) to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers and acts as a professional mentor.

Nancy Kurfess Johnson, MD (FSM ’49, MED ’54, GRS ’98) was a pioneering female OB/GYN and a leader for women physicians in the Cleveland area. In addition to her incredible career, Nancy has been a significant philanthropic support for CWRU and for arts organizations such as the Cleveland Orchestra.

Ellen Stirn Mavec, CWRU Emeriti Trustee has supported many organizations’ causes both personally, through her own philanthropy and volunteering, and as the president of the Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation, making key decisions in how to direct support from this organization to the Cleveland community. Ellen does a great deal to support Cleveland’s many museums, arts organizations, and healthcare providers, among other causes.

Marilyn Sanders Mobley, PhD (GRS ’97) was the first Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity and Chief Diversity Officer at CWRU and served for ten years. In addition to her many leadership roles and volunteer work, Marilyn’s scholarship and creative endeavors elevate the work of women, especially women of color, in the literary canon.

Beth Mooney (HON ’19) was the first female leader of one of the 20 largest banks in the United States, KeyBank, and led the company to incredible success and recognition while increasing diversity. In addition to her professional success and many honors and awards, Beth also supports several local and national organizations in areas such as the arts, education, and health.

Jacquelyn Nance, CWRU Trustee (LAW ’92) has led several high-profile local and national nonprofits, such as the LeBron James Family Foundation. In addition to her professional roles in these organizations, she also volunteers and routinely donates to many other organizations around Cleveland and across the country.

Iris Flaxman Hollander November (FSM ’53, LYS ’67) believes strongly in the importance of both financial support and volunteering her time, and lives out this belief with the many organizations she has supported and founded. Iris is involved with many causes and organizations throughout Cleveland, with a particular passion for those that benefit children.

Sandra Russ, PhD is a leading scientist in the field of psychology for her research on the connection between creativity and pretend play. Throughout her time at CWRU, she has also served on a great number of committees and founded initiatives to support women and minoritized faculty in their careers and in improving teaching.

Debra Wilfong, PhD, CWRU Trustee (CIT ’78; GRS ’82, ’85) has had many accomplishments in the field of polymer engineering throughout her career. In recognition of the mentorship she received while at CWRU, she, along with her wife, have created a scholarship for young women pursuing careers in STEM fields through their own CWRU education.

Margaret W. Wong has dedicated her forty-year law career to working as an immigration attorney, with offices now spanning nine cities. Just as her personal experiences as an immigrant drove her professional passions, her professional success has inspired her to dedicate her time and financial support to mentoring young professionals and organizations which support diverse lawyers.

Patricia B. Kilpatrick (FSM ’49, GRS ’51) (posthumous) was the first woman Vice President of CWRU. Pat was known not only for her dedicated service to the university and tireless advocacy for gender equity, but also for her compassionate interactions with the many students she met in her time at CWRU.

Ann Amer Brennan (posthumous) was a supporter of dozens of organizations and nonprofits in the Northeast Ohio area. Her philanthropic interests covered everything from healthcare to the arts and of course Case Western Reserve University.

G E T T H E B A G.

ARE YOU A BLACK WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR SEEKING TO ...

■ Grow your business to $1Million+.

■ Transition from side-hustler to CEO.

■ Be inspired by and learn from a community of BOSSES.

■ Easily access info about small business grants, funding and business opportunities.

■ Gain insider tips and information about business funding options.

■ Succeed in business AND be inspired to practice self-care.

■ Discover Black women-owned and socially responsible brands.

■ Meet authentic champions of Black women-owned businesses who want you to succeed.

■ Have fun!

LOOK NO FURTHER, VISIT US @ www.getthebag.biz

info@getthebag.biz

Ohio is Wine Country

Ohio may not be the first region that comes to mind when you think of fine wines. Believe it or not, this land sandwiched between Lake Erie and the Ohio River was once the most famous wine region in the country.

In 1825, Nicholas Longworth, considered the father of Ohio wine, was the first to plant semi-sweet Catawba grapes in the Ohio River Valley near Cincinnati, making Ohio the top-producing wine state at the time. It remained as such until after the Civil War, when the wine industry moved further west towards California.

Catawba wine was highly sought-after, but an outbreak of powdery mildew and black rot caused the industry to shift north towards the lake. In the fertile soil along Erie’s southern shore, Eastern European immigrants found that not only could they grow the coveted Catawba grapes, but also European varieties. After shifting to growing table grapes during Prohibition, wine-making in Ohio continued to gain momentum.

Today, nearly 200 years later, Ohio has more than 480 wineries, and is the 6th largest wine-producing region in the country, producing almost 6 million gallons in 2022.

While Concord and Catawba have historically been the common grape grown in the region, in more recent years Ohio wineries have stepped up their game and branched into more complex varietals.

The area along Lake Erie’s southern shore is known as a “pinot belt,” similar to areas of France, Italy and Oregon, that allow vintners to successfully grow the notoriously difficult pinot grapes. Many have produced awardwinning wines that challenge some of the best Pinot varieties from around the world.

Top 15 Wine-Producing States in 2022 in gallons*

The 58th Grape Jamboree

Geneva, Ohio boasts over 1,500 acres of vineyards, thanks to the soil and climate conditions in the 10-mile band of land along the Lake Erie shore. Frozen waters early in spring keep the air cool, preventing vines from budding out early and being lost to late frosts. In fall, warm waters help prevent early frosts from damaging crops before they can be harvested.

*Source: https://www.southwestjournal.com/us-states-thatproduce-most-wine/ July 28, 2023

Geneva’s Grape Jamboree, held the last full weekend of September, is a celebration of all things grape during the harvest season, especially the Concord. Festivities include two giant parades, grape stomping, a pie-eating contest, live music and entertainment, a 5k run, art, show, baby costume contest, and the Miss Grapette competition.

Carlos, aka “Mr. Grape,” won the kids grape stomping contest.

Selinda Floss, Miss Grapette 2023

The St. Helen Unicycle Drill Team won 1st place for large novelty unit in the parade.

2023 Miss Grapette Court

Casey Kozlowski, Ashtabula County Commissioner, helped kick off Saturday’s festivities with grape stomping.

Ohio Wine Events:

Grand River Valley

Adult Trick-or-Treat

October 1-31st, 2023 | Noon-5 pm

We’ve conjured up a great time in the Grand River Valley with an Adult Trick or Treat Wine & Cocktail Trail! Participating Wineries: Grand River Cellars, Debonne Vineyards, Cask 307, South River Vineyard, Red Eagle Distillery and Black Door Tavern

Bowling Green

V.I.N.O. Wine Festival

October 21, 2023 | 1-7 pm

A celebration of wine and food in Northwest Ohio celebrating fine wine, great food, and offering shopping, music, and fun. Vendors, Live entertainment, wine education sessions

Participating wineries: American Winery, Buckeye Winery, Chateau Winery, Dragonfly Vineyard & Wine Cellar, Firelands Winery, Gillig Winery, It’s Your Winery, Lincoln Way

Vineyards, Majestic Oak Winery, Myla Marcus Winery, Urban Pine Winery

Grand River Valley

Tannenbaum Trail

Nov - Dec. 2023 | Noon to 6 pm each day Fridays, Saturdays, and some Sundays

Travel on this self-driving tour along the Vines & Wines Trail in Northeast Ohio throughout November and December. Pick up your 18”

Christmas tree at your first stop, then at each participating winery, you will receive appetizers, samples of wines, and an ornament to decorate your tree. This event will sell out.

More information and tickets available at: https://www.ohiowines.org/events

National Wine Events:

CALIFORNIA

Santa Barbara

39th Annual Santa Barbara Vintners Festival

October 14, 2023 | 12 pm-4 pm

http://www.sbvintnersweekend.com/

Sonoma County

2023 Holiday Open House + Marketplace

November 25, 2023 | 11 am-3 pm

https://www.sonomacounty.com/sonoma-events/2023-holiday-open-house-marketplace

TEXAS

San Antonio

Taste Texas Wine & Food Festival

October 26-29, 2023

https://www.visitsanantonio.com/tastingtexas-wine-food-festival/

NEW YORK

New York City

New York City Wine & Food Festival

October 12-15, 2023

https://nycwff.org/

Seneca Falls

The Waterways and Wine

November 3, 2023 | 6 pm - 9 pm

https://sfheritagetourism.com/event/thewaterways-and-wine

Book Suggestions

The

Big Leap

by Gay Hendricks

Conquer your hidden fear and take life to the next level. Most of us believe that we will finally feel satisfied and content with our lives when we get the good news we have been waiting for, find a healthy relationship, or achieve one of our personal goals. However, this rarely happens. Good fortune is often followed by negative emotions that overtake us and result in destructive behaviors. “I don’t deserve this,” “this is too good to be true,” or any number of harmful thought patterns prevent us from experiencing the joy and satisfaction we have earned.

Sound familiar? This is what NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gay Hendricks calls the Upper Limit Problem, a negative emotional reaction that occurs when anything positive enters our lives. The Upper Limit Problem not only prevents happiness, but it actually stops us from achieving our goals. It is the ultimate life roadblock.

In THE BIG LEAP, Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming this barrier to happiness and fulfillment, presented in a way that engages both the mind and heart. Working closely with more than 1,000 extraordinary achievers in business and the arts, from rock stars to Fortune 500 executives, whose stories are featured in these pages, the book describes the four hidden fears that are at the root of the Upper Limit Problem.

THE BIG LEAP delivers a proven method for identifying the fears prevents us from reaching our personal upper limit, and then breaking through that limitation to achieve what Hendricks refers to as our Zone of Genius.

Finding Me

by Viola daVis

In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.

This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.

As I wrote FINDING ME, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.

FINDING ME is a deep reflection, a promise, and a love letter of sorts to self. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you.

“It’s clear from the first page that Davis is going to serve a more intimate, unpolished account than is typical of the average (often ghost-written) celebrity memoir; FINDING ME reads like Davis is sitting you down for a one-on-one conversation about her life, warts and all.”—USA TODAY

“[A] fulfilling narrative of struggle and success….Her gorgeous storytelling will inspire anyone wishing to shed old labels.”—LOS ANGELES TIMES

PRESIDENT & CEO • GAP COMMUNICATIONS GROUP

FOUNDER • WOMEN OF COLOR FOUNDATION

PUBLISHER • CL MAGAZINE

PRESIDENT & CEO • GLOBAL MEDIA GROUP, LLC

PRESIDENT & CEO • ASHTON REAL ESTATE GROUP, LLC

Book Suggestions

From an award-winning writer at the NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE and a contributor to the 1619 Project comes a landmark book that tells the full story of racial health disparities in America, revealing the toll racism takes on individuals and the health of our nation.

In 2018, Linda Villarosa’s NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE article on maternal and infant mortality among black mothers and babies in America caused an awakening. Hundreds of studies had previously established a link between racial discrimination and the health of Black Americans, with little progress toward solutions. But Villarosa’s article exposing that a Black woman with a college education is as likely to die or nearly die in childbirth as a white woman with an eighth grade education made racial disparities in health care impossible to ignore.

Now, in UNDER THE SKIN, Linda Villarosa lays bare the forces in the American health-care system and in American society that cause Black people to “live sicker and die quicker” compared to their white counterparts. Today’s medical texts and instruments still carry fallacious slavery-era assumptions that Black bodies are fundamentally different from white bodies. Study after study of medical settings show worse treatment and outcomes for Black patients. Black people live in dirtier, more polluted communities due to environmental racism and neglect from all levels of government. And, most powerfully, Villarosa describes the new understanding that coping with the daily scourge of racism ages Black people prematurely. Anchored by unforgettable human stories and offering incontrovertible proof, UNDER THE SKIN is dramatic, tragic, and necessary reading.

Book Suggestions

Ask by ryan leVesque

THE “MIND-READING” SYSTEM THAT IS REVOLUTIONIZING ONLINE BUSINESS

Do you know how to find out what people really want to buy?

(Not what you think they want, not what they say they want, but what they really want?)

The secret is asking the right questions - and the right questions are not what you might expect.

ASK is based on the compelling premise that you should NEVER have to guess what your prospects and customers are thinking. The ASK FORMULA revealed in this book has been used to help build multimillion dollar businesses in 23 different industries, generating over $100 million dollars in sales in the process.

You ‘ll discover why the ASK FORMULA is arguably THE most powerful way to discover EXACTLY what people want to buy and how to give it to them - and in a way that makes people fall in love with you and your company.

In this tell-all book, expert online marketer Ryan Levesque (featured in CNBC, Yahoo Finance, THE MIAMI HERALD, THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, MASS MARKET RETAILER, BLOOMBERG BUSINESSWEEK and more) turns everything you know about customer surveys on its head.

You’ll discover how Ryan Levesque developed his proven system for creating survey-based, customized sales funnels. And you ‘ll also learn how YOU can implement the same system in your own business - no matter your market. The ASK FORMULA blueprint is laid out in clear and detailed steps for anyone to use and adapt.

Whether you’re an aspiring Internet entrepreneur, advanced online marketer, or established business owner, this book will both inspire you and show you how to skyrocket your online income - while creating a mass of raving fans in the processsimply by asking the right questions in a surprisingly different way. For people looking to scale up their business, ASK will utterly transform how you think about consumer behavior and selling online.

Discover for yourself why leading marketers all use and recommend the ASK formula.

Book descriptions courtesy amazon.com

Courage in Conversation HospiCe

For over 40 years, Hospice of the Western Reserve has provided palliative and end-of-life care, caregiver support, and bereavement services throughout Northern Ohio. Our mission is to foster choice in end-of-life care, and we offer diverse services to support this mission including palliative care, specialized and complex care teams, pediatric palliative and hospice care, specialized care for Veterans, and a wealth of educational resources.

Hospice of the Western Reserve aims to provide holistic end-of-life support to both the patient and the family, including their spiritual and emotional needs. To qualify for hospice care, patients must have a life expectancy of six months or less, though they can continue to receive care if they live longer. Through our Western Reserve Navigator, palliative care is a service offered that may be appropriate for individuals who have been diagnosed with a serious or advanced illness. Unlike hospice care, patients may choose to receive palliative care while continuing to pursue aggressive treatment and further diagnostic tests. No one can see into the future, but it is important to understand options available to you and initiate conversations.

No one is eager to talk about advanced directives. But at Hospice of the Western Reserve, we encourage these conversations with loved ones to prevent further discomfort down the road. Advanced directives are documents that guide your plan of care at a time when you are unable to speak for yourself. By completing advanced directives, you are not inviting tragedy to happen, you are opening a door that makes it possible for your family to honor your wishes and advocate for you. To assist you with these conversations, our “Courage in Conversation” is a resource document where you will find all the forms and prompts you need to consider how you want your family and your physicians to care for you. Engaging in these conversations clears a path for you, and those around you, make life’s journey just a little easier.

Let Hospice of the Western Reserve be your trusted partner on this journey and be a resource for you and your loved ones. We’ll be with you every step of the way, providing peace of mind and crucial support.

Your family. Our purpose. Together.

Give Back to Your Community

Volunteer with SCORE and assist local businesses and nonpro ts

Make a real di erence in your community, share your unique skills and experiences and empower others to live their livelong dreams of starting a small business or a nonpro t by joining SCORE!

SCORE is a nationwide organization comprised of over 10,000 volunteers providing free mentoring, workshops and educational services to 1,500 plus communities across the country. In Northeast Ohio, we’re looking for volunteers who understand and appreciate the importance, value, and power of diversity – diversity of people and diversity of thought.

Begin your journey as a SCORE mentor

Learn more at www.score.org/cleveland

JUMPSTART PROVIDES CAPITAL, SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS GROW.

No matter where you are in your journey, JumpStart surrounds you with the people and resources you need to go further, faster.

Are you ready to grow your business?