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ruly Wonderful Intelligent Ladies Association (T.W.I.L.A.) will host "Embracing Your Age after 40; Mind Body and Spirit" seminar. This awesome event will be held at Hotel Indigo on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. As a woman over 40, I know first-hand the challenges that come with aging. This interactive seminar will be educational as well as entertaining. Our guests will leave equipped with the necessities to embrace aging with a positive attitude.
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Our all-star cast of panelist include: Dr. Nicole Williams, MD MA; Rachel Eckroth, M.A.O.M., L.Ac. Acupuncturist; Lisa Love, Motivational Speaker/Author/Poet; Jackie Adams, Owner of Melodrama Boutique and Crystal Hadnot, Nutritionist and Personal Trainer. Topics include: Your Living Age, Menopause, Fountain of Youth, Holistic Integrative Methods to Mind Body and Spirit, Acupuncture, Self-esteem, Healing, Beauty Tips and Nutrition. Healing of Hearts (HOH) will be the benefactor of the event. HOH is a non-profit organization that facilitates counseling, education and restoration to domestic violence victims, offering an opportunity for true healing. Andrea M. Haynes (founder and domestic violence survivor), is dedicated to restoring the lives of men, women and children shattered by domestic violence. (A portion of the proceeds will benefit HOH.) Tickets $60 Info about TWILA Truly Wonderful Intelligent Ladies Association (T.W.I.L.A.) mission is to encourage the balance of mind, body and soul in girls and women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future. We provide a platform for young girls to develop as positive women, by encouraging them to embrace their uniqueness and build on those qualities. Empower the Mind.....Feed the Soul.
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Dr. Nicole Williams • Your Living Age • Menopause • Fountain of Youth • Holistic Integrative Methods to Mind Body and Soul
r. Nicole Alexander completed her undergraduate degree and residency at UCLA and graduated top of her class at Howard University College of Medicine. She recently completed a Master in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica in August 2008 and she is currently enrolled at the University of Santa Monica to study an emphasis on her master in Consciousness, Health and Healing.
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She is a board certified Family Medicine Physician and specializes in Bariatric Medicine. She is an active member for the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. Currently she has a private weight management and wellness practice in Beverly Hills opened since 2005. Most recently she is launching an obesity focused nonprofit. She is the past Medical Director of the City of Angles Hospital comprehensive weight loss program Medilite. She annually volunteers for the La Marathon; she is a triathlete and mother of 2 girls. She is a published author in a prestigious medical journal, motivational speaker for the Learning Annex and contributing writer for several health based internet sites and spa reviewer. She has participated in several international medical missions and speaks all over world and locally at schools, colleges and churches in order to promote healthy lifestyles.
Nicole Alexander MD, MA LIVELITELA 11684 Ventura Blvd #333 Studio City Ca 91604 310-430-2926 livelitela@ymail.com www.livelitela.com/livelitela.tsfl.com
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Lisa R Love • You're One Decision Away From Happiness: An Inspirational Message
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isa Love is a New Orleans, Louisiana native who grew up surrounded by the rich culture that is unique to her hometown. Shortly after graduating from Dillard University, She relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she she lived for over 10 years.
Her professional journey includes experience in the areas of Secondary Education/ Mathematics, Accounting, Business, Social Service, and Nonprofit Management. She indulges in an array of personal interests, but writing has always firmly held its position as her first love. Lisa Love and her family reside in Houston, Texas.
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Rachel Eckroth • Acupuncture • Herbal Medicine • “Bringing Sexy Back”
achel Eckroth, M.A.O.M.,L.Ac., is a mother, a business owner, a multi-faceted woman with a heart for helping others. While enjoying a career as a professional dancer, Rachel received her B.A. (History) from Texas Southern University and earned her Master's Degree from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the state of Texas. She is Nationally Board Certified holding a Diplomate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Currently, Rachel is the Associate Artistic Director of Urban Souls Dance Company and the proud owner Healing Points Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.
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Rachel continues to be amazed by the practical effectiveness acupuncture and herbal healing and its power to help people find relief from their ailments on the physical levels and beyond. She enjoys treating all manner of diseases, and has a special interest in pain and injury, autoimmune conditions, spiritual and emotional conditions, digestive disorders, and gynecological conditions.
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ackie Adams was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and completed High School in Houston, TX. In High School she studied Fashion Merchandising and was a member of DECA (Distributing Education Clubs of America). Adams Graduated from Grambling State University with a BS in Physics and studied Atmospheric Sciences at University of Houston. Upon graduating college Adams worked in the Cancer Research Center at MD Anderson, and was a geochemist for Westport Technology, which she describes as a career that, “Fed her soul.” However, it wasn’t until she took a management position at her part-time job Bath and Body Works that started her true retail journey. Over the next few years, she worked retail management for several retail chains such as, Foley’s (Macy’s), Rampage, Express, and Clue Clothing Company. She then began to work for a Texas based chain store which had 12 stores in the state. She quickly became a buyer, and created the wholesale division of the company where over 350 store in the US, and Puerto Rico carried the line. In 2000, Jackie founded All Women of Power a non-profit organization that aimed to teach pre-teens and teenagers about fashion, media, art, and entertainment. Jackie worked with and trained several young women to model and to develop careers that encouraged self worth and independence. During this time she began wardrobe styling and worked on several videos with Rap-a-Lot records and other labels in Houston, TX.
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Andrea Haynes • Forgiveness
ndrea M Haynes is the founder and chief executive officer of Healing of Hearts, a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the lives of men, women and children shattered by domestic violence and abuse. A domestic violence survivor herself, Andrea is uniquely gifted in creating the inroads to the return of vitality and dignity to the lives touched by such a tragedy. Her passion and commitment led to the creation of Healing of Hearts. The foundation offers counseling, education, and restoration to victims and offenders alike.
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REYNOLDS state representative on Reynolds, is currently State Representative for Fort Bend County’s House District 27 and is seeking re-election. Ron’s district includes, parts of Houston (Fort Bend), Missouri City, Pearland, Sugar Land, Stafford, Fresno, Arcola and Meadows Place. He is the first African American elected as State Representative in Fort Bend County since Reconstruction. Ron is a graduate of Texas Southern University and received his degree in Public Affairs, “magna cum laude”. Ron received a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech Univ. School of Law with honors.
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on is an Attorney and certified Mediator. He is the founding member of Ronald E. Reynolds & Associates Law Firm. He handles auto accidents, truck accidents and personal injury cases. Ron has the distinction of being one of the youngest people appointed to serve as an Associate Municipal Judge for The City of Houston. He was also an adjunct professor at Texas Southern University. He is past President of the Houston Lawyers Association and past President of the Missouri City NAACP branch.
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In only his second term Ron was selected as House Deputy Democratic Whip. Ron serves on the powerful House Environmental Regulations and Technology committees. Ron has received numerous achievement awards for his legal and legislative work. Recently he was voted “Freshman Legislator of the Year” “Public Servant of the Year” and “Best Attorney in Houston” by H Texas magazine. Some other awards include: Houston’s Top 40 Leaders under 40, Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce “Business Pinnacle Award”, NAACP Drum Major for Justice Award, EEOC Civil Rights All-Star Award, American Red Cross Humanitarian Award, and YMCA Minority Achievers Award.
Ron is a successful small business owner who has created jobs in the community and made a positive impact on the business and economic base in Fort Bend County. He is a proud Christian/ family man with the firm belief that, to whom much is given, much is required; Ron has devoted his life to serving the community. Ron is committed to serving the residents in Fort Bend County by advocating for highquality education, public safety, affordable healthcare, and economic empowerment in our community. Ron continues to fight for small, minority and women owned businesses to have fair access to state contracts thru the HUB program. Above all his legislative and legal accomplishments, Ron is most proud and grateful for his wife, Dr. Jonita Reynolds and his 3 children. For more information please visit: www.ronaldreynolds.com
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In 2012, Sandra was chosen for the My Black is Beautiful Campaign. In her early forties and in the prime of her life, she took notice of the overwhelming reaction to her youthful looks and positive spirit as she
was the oldest woman selected for the campaign. Although, Sandra was chosen to represent the mature woman, she was not satisfied with being the only one to showcase why her black is beautiful. In fact, the idea of celebrating the remarkableness of other women, specifically the 40 year old, inspired Sandra; and within the ensuing months she gave birth to 40íz Rock. 40íz Rock is a group of mothers, judges, doctors, executives, teachers, entrepreneurs and others who promote the highest standards of women in their 40z all while giving back to the community. 40'z Rock mission is designed to encourage women to embrace and celebrate their age, life health and community. Sandra believes that in an age where the ìEî way of life has become the bedrock of our society ñ from e-commerce to e-mail ñ 40íz Rock is about reclaiming your value and upping the ante for what you are doing in your community, through continued assistance to organizations such as: The American Heart Association, Sisters Network African American Breast Cancer Walk, Susan G. Komen, Spon-
FOUNDER OF 40'Z ROCK HAIR KESHIA WEBB- SALON BLOW | MAKEUP KIM ROXIE LAMIK COSMETICS | PHOTOGRAPHER - BRIAN BE STUDIOS
soring needy families and feeding the Hungry. For the month of February, Sandra and her fabulous group of women gave back to GO RED by hosting the first annual Red and Fabulous Tea Party to bring awareness to heart disease informing women in their 40'z the importance of knowing the warning signs of Heart disease. Sandra believes too many women have been duped into believing some of the old-age stigma's and stereotypes, like 40 was going to be downhill for your looks, your relevance, or your purpose. 40'z Rock is so important because it mirrors and applauses these women for being as fabulous and even more relevant as you were at twenty-five. Sandra has a social media network of over 10,000 women nationwide where they are engaged in a national conversation by, for and about women in their 40'z. The movement is growing by the day. You can go to www.40zrock.com and see how 40'z Rock is here to stay.
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etitia PLUMMER etitia Plummer is dedicated to making her patients feel special. ìEveryone is entitled to a beautiful smile. I always thought that if I could make someone smile with confidence I could change their lives,î states Plum- mer.
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reer took a brief de- tour. ìI wanted to have some hands-on experience in management and staffing. You donít get that kind of experience in Dental school. I started a company called Safe Hands. We sold latex gloves.
Dr. Plummer has a few reasons to smile; she is married to Marc Metze Esq. with an amazing family of five boys, has two Successful dental practices and runs a non-profit organization. Since childhood, Dr. Plummer seemed predestined to wear medical supply couture for a living. ìMy dad is a dentist and I worked with him since I was twelve.
From there Dr. Plummer enrolled at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. After graduating in 1999, she started her own practice in Pearland, TX and in 2010 she opened a second practice in the historic Houston Museum District. ìIíve been a dentist now for twelve years, she states proudly. ìWe do dentistry but create a relaxing ambience in the Museum District practice, Maxwello II and a more family oriented environment in our Pearland location.
After graduating from Spelman College in 1992 her dental ca-
Both offices are conveniently located 15 miles from each oth-
er and offer general, cosmetic, orthodontic, endodontic and surgical procedures including implants and sedation. Dr. Plummerís success has not insulated her from giving back to her community. ìMy nonprofit organization is called Career Smiles. I work with other non-prof- its that have clients who have cosmetic dental issues.î Their services are paid via funding and sponsorships. Dr. Plummer has done extensive training in cosmetic dentistry through continuing education and is certified with Invisalign, ClearCorrect, Fastbraces and sleep apnea; all while pursuing a fellowship with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. ìI honestly love creating beautiful smiles,î she says. ìA smile truly exudes confidence.
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Jacquie is the owner of Suga Babes Sugar Scrubs and TranSPAration Parties. Suga Babes was an accidental business which was not under her radar. The idea to start this business came from her two daughters, Layla (11) and Mya (7). They came to her one night and said they wanted her to help them start a sugar scrub business. Intrigued by their idea, she began to research. In April 2012, Suga Babes was up and running. They started out selling two sugar scrubs and one body mist online. In just one year their product line has expanded tremendously into a full bath and body product line which includes 8 products with over 17 various blends. Suga Babes products are 100% natural and vegan based.
In June 2012, they went back to the drawing board when the girls approached Jacquie again and said what if we added spa services to our business. Once again that was a winner idea. On July 29, 2012 they hosted their first mobile spa party and from July-December 2012 they hosted over 86 mobile spa parties. Suga Babes goes into your home or environment of choice and transforms it into a spa. They provide mini maniĂs, mini pediĂs and mini facials. They also provide the experience that you would receive at a spa. They serve chilled sparkling drinks with berries in champagne flutes, passed hor dourves, provide age appropriate reading materials, over 100 nail polishes to choose from and an experience like none other. The girls feel like they are in heaven! Jacquie saw more than a mobile spa and bath and body product business. She saw an opportunity to be able to inspire women and children. She uses every
party as an opportunity to empower the girls that they can do anything and everything they put their minds to do. She tells them they have to be persistent and consistent no matter what the situation looks like. She encourages the girls that age does not matter they can start living and building their dreams right now. She encourages the mothers to help nurture their daughterĂs ideas and help make them realities. So after each and every party she provides this message of inspiration to the girls and their mothers. Jacquie is also an advocate of giving back. She has been blessed to provide services and donate products to various charities and organizations not only in Texas but in California, Louisiana and overseas in the Philippines. Jacquie truly rocks! For more information on Suga Babes visit them at www.sugababesscrub.biz
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HAYES Building Youth, Strengthening Families, and Changing Kommunities! Keey 4 Kommunities, Inc. is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit community based organization currently serving the Greater Houston and surrounding areas in attempts to develop Kommunities through education, empowerment and service!
Wykesha Hayes For Wykesha C. Hayes, her ĂŹDrive to SuccessĂŽ was embedded as a child as she endured the troubles of a family plagued by domestic violence. Her determination to live differently and with purpose was seamless. She was clear that if her life was not shattered by a difficult childhood, there was no obstacle, no person, no situation that would defeat her. To date, she has experienced a journey of life-altering failures and triumphs, yet with perseverance and sheer tenacity she lives without hesitation to produce a legacy worth following. With a witty sense of humor, a willingness to jump in search of success, an infectious personality, a desire to change the lives of others, a communication style that captures the masses and an unparalleled work ethic she is encouraging others to live out their destiny. Through teaching, motivating and mentoring she is helping children, women, families, educators and communities find their own success.
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through her programs and speaking engagements. She motivates and equips ince her young her audiences with tools adult years to creating relevant as a college educational experiences, intern she while overcoming inevitable has dedicated obstacles as a result of herself to living life. She intertwines addressing the educational, messages of hope from social and economic needs of her on personal childhood youth and their families. struggles with practical and theoretical approaches While working as a full learned through experience time teacher, Wykesha and academic teachings. Hayes desired to impact the lives of her students and Wykesha has been featured their families beyond what in Black Enterprise was typical in her role as a Magazine, a featured public educator zAs CEO of expert on ABC and NBC and her own educational and recently spoke at the Girls enrichment firm Keey 2 Scouts of America National Kids, she has served and Convention. Her recent motivated hundreds of client list include: the Earl Houston area students, and Alma Carr Foundation, educators and parents
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B.L.A.C.K.E Student Summit, and various school districts. She was honored as a Greater Houston Area YMCA Achiever. In 2002 she received her B.S. degree in Psychology, her Masters in Educational Leadership in 2005 and is completing her doctoral studies at Texas A&M University. Keey 4 Kommunities, Inc. was launched as a philanthropic effort in partnership with Keey 2 Kids, a multi-service educational firm. In 2009, founder Wykesha Hayes coupled her efforts with concerned community stakeholders. It was then and continues to be the belief that Houston area communities are indeed worth restoring.
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Educational programs designed for Early Childhood through College will foster an awareness of and love for academic success. With an attempt to reduce the 7 million students who drop out of school each year, our programs will With schools serving as the target at-risk students by focal point of restoration, equipping schools, youth KEEY 4 Kommunities, Inc. and their families with the is set to launch a massive tools needed to become movement that will revitalize academically successful. Kommunities. Our KEEY Programs such as after Kares Program is designed to school safe haven zones, partner with under-funded reading mentorship, family and underachieving schools literacy, math and science that will serve as the center workshops, and resource piece for implementing our drives are designed to KEEY Initiatives. Students ensure that communities attending these partner have access to exceptional schools and their families educational services. will benefit from a mirage of services and programs geared toward increasing educational achievement, economic stability and ultimately community productivity. The current signature program for the organization is the Power Understanding that business Up Institute, which is a and economic development leadership, career focused, is essential in stabilizing brand development and communities plagued by technology training program poverty, crime, and drugs, for teens.
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Physical, Mental and Social Care Initiatives: eing that preventative measures are crucial in the fight against unhealthy living, our Physical, Mental and Social (PMS) Care initiatives promotes the reversal of unhealthy lifestyles. Programs such as Community Cooks, mental health awareness, competitive and recreational sports, and the healing minds project serve as key functions of KEEY 4 Kommunities, inc. K4K has also developed targeted programs to address mounting health disparities.
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