We're back to being in-person. Join us at our signature meetup event Let's Do Brunch! a chance to connect with like-minds and talk about hot topics over brunch.
Space is limited.
We're back to being in-person. Join us at our signature meetup event Let's Do Brunch! a chance to connect with like-minds and talk about hot topics over brunch.
The Zero to 100 playbook addresses the pain points of networking and how to stay motivated and inspired to build your network authentically and catered to your own needs and desires. It includes tip sheets and checklists to help begin the process of creating your dream network.
Join us and Wellness with Patience Inc. for a FREE 2 hour virtual event with a special focus on holistic wellness.
During this interactive session, we will discuss issues that impact our overall well being and how we can best achieve our personal visions of success, living balanced, and abundantly.
This is an evening session and will start at 8pm Eastern Time, please make note of your time zone.
We look forward to seeing there!
Time is flying. The Summer of 2019 came and went. #100BusinessGirls hosted two meetups this summer with Roquita Johnson, an award winning speaker, speaking coach, and contributing author of the book, Speak Up!The Ultimate Guide to Dominate in the Speaking Industry. Roquita is the creator of Slay the Stage, a movement in which she coaches aspiring and current speakers to create powerful, touching messages that stay with the audience long after they have left the stage.
If you are looking for a speaking coach or would like more information about becoming a great speaker, make sure you follow Roquita on Instagram (@roquitajohnson_publicspeaking), where she shares tips and you can receive details about her upcoming workshops. You can also visit: www.roquitajohnson.com. Below is a snippet of our #PowerMyNetwork Brunch & Conversations meetup this past June in NYC.
Prior to our #BusinessGirlMagic event this past March, our featured speaker, Yasmin J. Mattox, sat down with Humans.net for an interview to talk about forming her company, Arkatecht LLC and the important tools that go into being a founder.
Join us for brunch & conversations with April Tam Smith, Co-Owner of P.S. Kitchen
Topic
"THE BUSINESS OF GIVING BACK WITH IMPACT"
We will discuss April's philosophy on multicareering, how she started a restaurant enterprise with such an unique concept while managing her 9 to 5, how to give back in creative ways and so much more!
As always there will be opportunities to network and discuss topics pertaining to your own career, startup or business growth challenges.
About Our Featured Guest Speaker April Tam Smith has been in finance for the last 13 years and is currently a Managing Director on an equity derivatives team. She received her Bachelor’s in Engineering from MIT in 2005 and her MBA at Columbia Business School in 2009. Her experiences from serving orphanages overseas have planted a deep seed in her to be a voice for the poor and fight for justice while leveraging her Wall Street life, where resources to make a difference are found abundantly. She recently launched P.S. Kitchen Restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, a social enterprise that uses 100% of its net profit to fund justice work they do through the non-profit foundation arm of the social business.
You can learn more about April's restaurant P.S. Kitchen by visiting:
www.ps-kitchen.com
Space is Limited. Early registration is suggested.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Join Us for brunch & conversations with Jamisa McIvor, Owner of Rosebud's Investments LLC
Topic
"PRAY, PLAN & PROSPER"
Over Brunch We Will Learn + Discuss Jamisa's Formula for:
- Believing in Yourself No Matter the Odds
- Starting A Business
- The Pros of Real Estate Investing
- Setting and Reaching Your Goals
- + Plus More Business + Lifestyle Topics
About Our Featured Guest Speaker
Jamisa McIvor, Owner of Rosebud's Investments LLC, is a 24-year old wife and mother of three. Through networking and learning experiences, Jamisa was able to acquire nine properties in just under one year.
At the age of 21, Jamisa’s grandmother gave her ownership of her property in the Point Breeze section of Philadelphia using a dollar deed transfer. She was granted ownership to help with maintenance and taxes. Not knowing the value of a house at 21, Jamisa overlooked the responsibility of owning a house. It wasn’t until her grandmother passed away that her real estate journey to take off. Jamisa bought her first property in February 2017 and was able to build an outstanding real estate portfolio in just under one year.
After expanding her knowledge, Jamisa created a game plan and began making life changing moves. Now as an entrepreneur, Jamisa has taken what she has learned to educate and inspire others about the importance of investing and to let them know that financial freedom is attainable no matter what their age.
You can learn more about Jamisa's company by visiting:
www.rosebudsinvestmentsllc.com
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
*Update -This event was postponed (April 7th). Please make note of the new date Saturday, June 23rd.
Join us for brunch + conversations with Velvet Lattimore, Owner/Designer of Vedazzling Accessories and BADA Unite.
If you ever wanted to open a boutique or any other type of retail store or business. Then this is an event you don't want to miss!
During brunch you will learn:
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The Pros + Cons of Brick & Mortar vs. E-Commerce
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The Winning Mindset of a Retail Entrepreneur
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The Hidden Realities of Store Ownership
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+ Plus More Business & Lifestyle Topics
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Interested in starting an accessories/handbag line
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Opening a retail store
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Becoming an entrepreneur
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Looking to build their network
About Our Featured Guest Speaker
Over five years ago, Velvet Lattimore
made a decision to have a baby. She was tired of nurturing other
people’s fashion dreams and gave birth to her own. She named her baby, Vedazzling Accessories Boutique, and it’s become the go to place for interesting and captivating pieces. Located at 145 Front Street in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn,
Vedazzling Accessories is also a retail platform for emerging Black
accessories designers. “This industry is cut throat and it is especially
hard on African Americans who are typically undercapitalized and have
difficulty securing orders from mainstream retailers,” admits Velvet.
So, to some degree, she still nurtures other
peoples’ dreams, but now she simultaneously nurtures hers, too. Part
cheerleader and part den mother, Velvet’s style is to guide the
designers she carries so that they achieve a greater sell-through. She
has also recently opened the boutique as a Pop-Up Shop venue which
allows designers to get first hand feedback from customers.
With her resumé brimming with fashion industry job
experience from production to marketing, Velvet also created her own
handbag line – The Vedazzling Collection. Constructed of high quality
leathers with pristine finishes, her bags are available at a mid-tier
price point at the store and through her website www.vedazzlingaccessories.com. She also offers sustainable faux leather for her customers that want the feel of leather without compromising their beliefs.
Somehow, Velvet manages to balance her commitment
to emerging designers and her need to flex her fashion muscle. With
Vedazzling Accessories ranked number 5 out of 28 in Brooklyn shopping
under the accessories category on Trip Advisor, this dynamo is
encouraged and has her eye on the future. Ideally, she’d like to find
the right partner to open other Vedazzling Accessories Boutiques in the
U.S. and abroad. After all, there are talented black designers all over
the world who are just looking for a way to make their fashion dreams
come true.
www.vedazzlingaccessories.com
Instagram: @Vedazzling
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
Upcoming #BusinessGirlMagic Events:
Philadelphia - April 22
New York City - May 20
Philadelphia - June 9
A new year can mean the beginning of so many new things. If starting a business or new career is one of those things, one area you should be concentrating on, that often gets overlooked, is networking. Networking can be a key strategy in conquering your fears and gaining the necessary momentum to conquer your goals.
People
Meeting the right people is a learning curve to get you where you need to be faster. People who have already accomplished the goals you have for yourself can serve as a reliable resource and can give you the information that you need right away. It's on you to take action.
Events
Attending events that speak to you and may attract the type of people you want to meet. Don't just go to an event, just to go and waste time. You'll feel unproductive and will lack motivation to attend another event. It's okay to pick events based on your personality type. If you're an introvert, meetups may prove more productive than a happy hour or cocktail reception. (Please note: #100BusinessGirls events are Introvert friendly).
Strategy
Before you go sending mass emails and asking everyone to coffee or lunch. Do some research and see if the people you want to meet will be hosting or speaking at an event, if they have a book, or were featured in an interview. Sometimes the questions you want to ask them can be answered by researching any of those key things or just by following them on social media. While you may be an awesome person, don't approach people expecting them to "put you on". Put yourself on, by showing through your actions what you are all about and you will attract the type of people you want to meet, naturally.
Building your dream network won't happen overnight, there is no time limit. It's a constant process of adding, eliminating, and maintaining relationships. If you are looking for more tips and strategies you can read and download our networking playbook, 0 to 100: How to Grow Your Network the #100BusinessGirls Way.
Thanks for reading!
- Jamillah Y. Johnson
Come out as we have an exciting event with the Philadelphia 76ers and hear from female executives that work in the sports industry! Tickets will include entry to the panel speaker Q&A session and VIP Club Box tickets to the Sixers vs. Grizzlies game.
Purchase tickets now and get a chance to get an awesome Sixers swag bag! There will be up to 2 winners! Click Here
Let's kick off 2018 with some #BusinessGirlMagic!
Join us for brunch & conversations with Yasmin J. Mattox, Founder & CEO of Arkatecht, LLC
During brunch you will learn:
- How to plan for family and career together and simultaneously rather than separately, and why doing so is key to succeeding both personally and professionally.
- How technology is being developed to make family and career (advancement) planning more efficient and effective to allow professional women the time and energy to be more present in their careers and with those they love.
- How to identify pressing social/societal problems that can be addressed with commercial technological innovations.
- + More Business & Lifestyle Topics
About Our Featured Guest Speaker
Yasmin J. Mattox was born in Lower Manhattan and raised in Harlem. She attended Hunter Elementary and High Schools in New York City, and graduated from high school on Long Island. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Alfred University in 2007, and went on to earn a Master of Science degree in International Studies from St. John Fisher College in 2011.
She has worked in the legal, mental health, renewable energy, and higher education fields, with the common thread being her interest and expertise in interdisciplinary research as a foundation for informing problem solving for issues big and small. From 2012 until 2016, she owned a social science research and consulting firm, conducting psychosocial-oriented research and analysis for business and defense consulting firms located in the United States as well as abroad.
In the beginning of 2017, she founded Arkatecht, a technology company whose mission is to create digital tools that assist professional women with proactively, integratively, and simultaneously planning for family and career advancement to facilitate success and positive outcomes in both areas. She is married and has three young children.
You can learn more about Yasmin's company by visiting: www.arkatecht.com
Enjoy brunch, networking, and conversations with like minds in an intimate and upscale environment. Our featured special guest speaker is an entrepreneur, entertainment industry veteran, business strategist, author, and real estate expert, Amber Noble Garland.
Topic
MASTERING THE ART OF SUCCESS:
HOW TO TURN YOUR DREAM LIFE INTO REALITY
Registration:
(includes brunch, juices, coffee, iced/hot tea, taxes, gratuity, discussion + gift bag)
Location will be revealed upon RSVP.
RESERVE YOUR SEAT
About Amber Noble Garland
Amber Noble Garland spent a decade as a marketing and promotions executive in the Radio Industry before being recruited to the global music powerhouse, Def Jam Records in 2001 where she worked with global music icons like Jay-Z, LL Cool J, The Roots, Patti LaBelle, Lionel Richie and The Isley Brothers. Since 1996, Amber has negotiated nearly $20 million in contracts for her clients in the areas of radio, television, digital platforms, book deals, speaking engagements and brand endorsements.
As a high-profile talent manager of 20 years, she’s played an integral part in the career development and expansion for prominent men and women. Amber has represented syndicated radio personalities, TV hosts, best-selling authors, an Emmy award-nominee, a Golden Globe award- winner, a Gracie award-winner and a world-class athlete. Over the course of two decades, a few of her notable talent management clients have included Egypt Sherrod, Idris Elba and Laila Ali.
She’s been a dynamic speaker for Black Enterprise’s Entrepreneur’s Summit and alongside Barbara Corcoran at INC. Magazine’s summit for female entrepreneurs, a moderator for the EPIC conference, and an instructor/facilitator of programs held at Kean University, Seton Hall University, Princeton University, National Urban League Conference.
You can learn more + connect with Amber here:
WWW.SUCCESSONMYOWNTERMS.COM
Instagram: @ambernoblegarland
Twitter: @ANobleGarland
We hope you can join us!
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Please Note: EVENT & GIFT BAG SPONSORSHIPS are available, email us at info@100businessgirls.com for more information, please put "Sponsor Inquiry" in the subject line. Thank You!
Join us at our upcoming signature brunch meetup!
An enlightening afternoon of conversations, inspiration, and growing your network.
#100BusinessGirls had the pleasure of partnering with Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting Agency to produce the Navigating the Book Publishing Experience with publicist and literary agent, Dawn Michelle Hardy. We hosted the event in Philadelphia and New York City and the turn out from aspiring and current authors was outstanding! Make sure your follow @dreamrelationspr on Instagram to stay updated on future events.
Hey There!
Want to join us in DC this November?
Grab your girls (or whoever has their coins ready) for our first ever #BusinessGirlsTrip!
The trip will take place Saturday, November 4th to Sunday, November 5th, 2017 and leave from Philadelphia, PA.
Price per person:
$229 based on 2 per room
$219 based on 3 per room
$209 based on 4 per room
Payment Plan Schedule:
$50 deposit requested ASAP
2nd payment of $100 due September 15th
Balance due by October 1
Please sign up through Eventbrite to receive more information to begin booking your trip!
Sign Up Here: http://BusinessGirlsTripDC.eventbrite.com
For questions, please contact info@100businessgirls.com
[event] Navigating the Book Publishing Experience with Dawn Michelle Hardy - July 23 (Philly) + August 6 (NYC)
#100BusinessGirls and Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting Agency
present
Navigating the Book Publishing Experience with Dawn Michelle Hardy
When you sit in on Navigating the Book Publishing Experience, you’ll learn the important aspects of becoming a published author—from conceptualizing ideas, finding your voice, creating a catchy hook, identifying your readership, and how to market your work to catch the attention of literary agents, editors, and publishers.
Registration:
$20 to attend and partake in the discussion and Q & A.
$35 includes a 15 minute 1 on 1 speed mentoring session with Dawn Michelle Hardy to discuss your ideas/project.
Brunch will be available for purchase and is not included in this price.
We have two upcoming dates:
Philadelphia - July 23, 2017
2pm - 4pm
RSVP: https://publishingbrunchPHL.eventbrite.com
New York City - Sunday, August 6, 2017
2pm - 4pm
RSVP: https://publishingbrunchNYC.eventbrite.com
Location will be given upon RSVP for both events.
About Dawn Michelle Hardy
Dawn Michelle Hardy is a book publicist and literary agent who has worked with writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for the past 15 years. She founded her agency Dream Relations PR & Literary Consulting in 2004 after working with Teri Woods author of True to the Game.
As a publicist she represents fiction, non-fiction and poetry including New York Times bestselling book The Beastside: Living and Dying While Black in America by D. Watkins, 3x-award winning novel The Perfect Find by Tia Williams, a former magazine beauty editor, Counting Descent, a collection of poetry written by Clint Smith an award-winning poet and Behind the Mask: The Linebacker Edition by NFL veteran Takeo Spikes.
She joined Serendipity Literary Agency as an associate in 2011. Some of her clients at Serendipity Literary Agency include Kent Babb, Washington Post sports writer and PEN Literary Award finalist for Not a Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson, Jean McGianni Celestin, co-writer of the Nat Turner biopic, The Birth of a Nation and Clay Cane, author of Live Through This: Surviving the Intersections of Sexuality, God and Race.
Dawn describes the work she does as being "a talent manager for creative storytellers across multiple platforms".
You can learn more about Dawn here: www.DreamRelationsPR.com
Follow her on social media: IG @DreamRelationsPR and on Twitter @DawnMichellePR
For more information please contact: info@100BusinessGirls.com
The Zero to 100 playbook addresses the pain points of networking and how to stay motivated and inspired to build your network authentically and catered to your own needs and desires. It includes tip sheets and checklists to help begin the process of creating your dream network.
On April 30th, #100BusinessGirls hosted a Women in Tech meetup with Nicole Patton, a tech professional and STEM advocate, passionate about the importance of diversity and inclusion. Not just talking about it, but actually having solutions.
Here's a clip from the event:
Read more about what we discussed and tips on how you can create a better experience for women in tech on Nicole's Blog: [Click Here]
On Saturday, June 10th, we're back in New York for a special discussion over brunch "Women in Sports: UnManning the Game" led by guest speaker Shana Renee.
Shana Renee puts the femme in female sports fan and expert.
As the founder and Editor-in-Chief of All Sports Everything, a New York centric sports blog with a range of lifestyle, news, and other sports-relevant content, Shana Renee is the epitome of the modern sports enthusiast. A true, sports-minded millennial woman, Shana Renee represents the future of sports – knowledgeable, ever-evolving and not easily defined.
As a former ESPN marketing professional, Shana Renee, a native New Yorker, understands how sports, pop culture and the language of today’s athletes intersect – adding a unique perspective, relatable relevance and necessary voice to a traditionally male-driven sports community. Her keen knowledge of sports and strong point of view have made her a highly sought-after multi-media personality, as she regularly provides sports commentary and analysis for an array of media outlets.
Shana Renee’s features include Black Enterprise.com, Essence.com, MSNBC.com, and the Melissa Harris-Perry Show. She currently contributes to espnW, is a New York University adjunct instructor, and Madison Square Garden marketing consultant.
Shana Renee earned a B.A. in Psychology from Spelman College and an M.S in Sports Business from NYU.
During the brunch we will discuss:
- Creating your own lane through entrepreneurship
- Navigating being a woman in a man's world
- How being a woman is an asset, not a liability
- + More
Seating is Limited.
To RSVP click below:
These are three great books that I am currently reading. I should be finished this week. There are just so many gems that I have gotten from each one that I think will make you a better and grow as a business woman, but most importantly as an individual.
by Beth L. Buelow
Think you have to be loud and brash to be successful in business? Think again. The strengths and traits of the typical introvert lend themselves well to entrepreneurship, as well as “intrapreneurship” and a range of business roles. In The Introvert Entrepreneur, professional coach Beth Buelow shows readers how to harness their natural gifts (including curiosity, independence, and a love of research) and counteract their challenges (such as an aversion to networking and self-promotion). She addresses a wide range of topics --from managing fears and expectations and developing a growth mindset to networking, marketing, leadership skills, and community-building--informed by interviews with introverts who have created successful businesses without compromising their core personality.
Filled with fresh insights and actionable advice, this essential guide will support anyone who’s striving to make a difference in a loud and chaotic world.
by Maria Nemeth, Ph.D
Thousands of people worldwide have learned how to build a powerful new relationship with their money and bring their dreams to fruition through Dr. Maria Nemeth's dynamic workshops. Now you can, too. In The Energy of Money, Dr. Nemeth--who received an Audio Publishers Award for her Sounds True series on which this book is based--draws upon her more than twenty years' experience in synthesizing spiritual and practical techniques for managing yourself and your work to create a revolutionary program that can free your financial energy and use it to achieve personal life goals and financial wealth. Combining a complete self-help and self-discovery regimen with proven methods of money management, this powerhouse guide to prosperity presents twelve principles that will help you to
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- Uncover the hidden landscape of beliefs, patterns, and habits that underlie and sometimes subvert your everyday use of money and personal resources -
- Tame the dragons of driven behavior and busyholism
- Defuse fears of deprivation and scarcity
- Embrace and work through paradox and confusion
- Consciously focus your money energy
- Clear yourself to receive the energy and support of others and the universe
- Develop and stay on your personal path to abundance
by Susan T. Spencer
Women, you're unique. You lead differently from men, and that's a good thing--especially in the world of business!
By reading Briefcase Essentials, you'll learn how to deal with men in business instead of trying to act like them. You--and your male colleagues--will discover that by using your natural talents in the business world, the power of your positive actions will change men's attitude from confrontational to cooperative--even in the most male-dominated environments.
Susan Spencer's one-of-a-kind background has given her a fresh perspective on women in business. Her exciting saga and energizing guide roots for you to succeed and urges you to tackle business issues and situations by relying on your innate talents--explained as twelve ''Briefcase Essentials.'' Specifically, you'll learn:
- How your ability to be flexible and adaptable in business will help you solve problems and handle workplace issues.
- How using your knack of engaging people and putting them first will lead to business success.
- How and when you should stand your ground to achieve positive results and gain credibility.
- How your intuition can be trusted to help you make important decisions.
- How your perceptive communication will drive sales and help your company grow.
- How ''bandwagon men'' help women finance their businesses and support their growth.
All of these books can be found on Amazon for under $11. The first two, The Introvert Entrepreneur and The Energy of Money allow you to really dig deep into various areas of your life and complete exercises that will help you identify and improve. What I particularly love about Susan's book, Briefcase Essentials is that these are her stories from her experience owning several businesses from selling tennis dresses, to General Manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, to owner of Allied Steaks. You can learn a great deal in terms of taking chances and trusting your gut. It is often said, but to read about it in action is equivalent to having a priceless mentor in the palm of your hand.
Happy Reading!
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