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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.
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
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!
[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
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:
On Sunday, April 30th, we will be hosting a very special discussion over brunch, "Women in Technology, Diversity, and You" led by guest speaker, Nicole Patton.
Nicole Patton has over eleven years technology experience in system engineering, application implementation and standardization of enterprise environments. She works in public and private sectors bringing her diverse knowledge of technologies to provide client solutions.
Throughout her career Nicole has been one of the few African American females on technical teams. She empowers others by speaking about the importance of tech diversity and inclusion. Her tech talks also encourage women and minorities to strive for leadership roles in the tech field. Nicole holds a B.S. and M.S. in Management of Information Technology and a MBA from the University of Maryland. She speaks at college, high school, and public events sharing her story among STEM students and professionals..
During the discussion we will:
Nicole Patton has over eleven years technology experience in system engineering, application implementation and standardization of enterprise environments. She works in public and private sectors bringing her diverse knowledge of technologies to provide client solutions.
Throughout her career Nicole has been one of the few African American females on technical teams. She empowers others by speaking about the importance of tech diversity and inclusion. Her tech talks also encourage women and minorities to strive for leadership roles in the tech field. Nicole holds a B.S. and M.S. in Management of Information Technology and a MBA from the University of Maryland. She speaks at college, high school, and public events sharing her story among STEM students and professionals..
During the discussion we will:
- Explore the journey of women and minorities in diverse/non-diverse tech environments
- Share personal stories
- Discuss the role inclusion has in providing more diverse workspaces, and
- Discuss how we can create a pipeline for more women and minorities in tech,,,and more!!!
Seating is limited.
To RSVP visit:
Location will be revealed upon RSVP
#100BusinessGirls was recently featured on the lifestyle blog, Lissa-Marie.com.
Lissa-Marie is a Philadelphia based Beauty, Event and Lifestyle blogger on a mission to use her various social media platforms to connect with women in honest conversation about all things related to millenial women. You can read all about her experience attending our Let's Do Brunch! meetup in Philadelphia last month. Click above to view the post and make sure you keep up with her on your favorite social media. I've linked to two.
Join us for our signature brunch meetup.
An enlightening afternoon of conversations and growing your network.
Please note: Event start time has been moved up to 1:30pm from previous announcement.
We're bringing our signature meetup to Los Angeles next month to start a new host city. Join us on Saturday, March 25th. Let's Do Brunch! brings together a small group of women entrepreneurs to connect over brunch + discussions. If you want in, make sure you don't wait to RSVP. Space is limited.
Join us in Philadelphia on Sunday, March 12th @ 1:30pm!
Space is limited.
Space is limited.
If you're not familiar with our brunch meetup, it's an intimate gathering of women entrepreneurs and the aspiring, to connect over food + conversation.
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| In this Picture: Nzinga Basir, Jamillah Johnson, Denisha Choice, Tamika Rose, and Brandon Slaughter |
This past Sunday, October 2, we hosted our Let's Do Brunch! NYC meetup at Clyde Frazier's Wine + Dine (485 10th Ave). Our Business Girl Topic of the Day was "The Rules for Life + Business" and our special guest was Brandon Slaughter, who spoke about his The Rules 4 Life project. The Rules 4 Life is part social game, part collaborative scrapbook that allows you to write down thoughts on various topics. The book can also be passed around to others so they can include their take on life.
Here are the topic questions that were discussed for you to think about:
What are some golden rules you live by?
What rules have you learned during your entrepreneurial and/or professional journey?
What do you wish you could tell your younger self about life?
Learn more about The Rules 4 Life or The Rules for Marriage
Nzinga Basir ~ Blue Mystique Fashion
Tamika Rose ~ Girls in Ballet School - The Bodysuit Specialist
Denisha Choice ~ Black Diamond Getaways
Do you feel like you're not getting anything out of your networking efforts? Do you attend events and leave without meeting anyone you would want to keep in contact with? Have you completely given up even attending networking events?
Well this is for you. I know you're sick and tired. I've been there and this is how I got out of my rut.
One major thing I did was create my own networking group that catered to my needs and the needs of so many other women. But if you're not up for going that route, I know it can be a lot to take on, here are some keys to getting out of that "I don't like networking" rut.
1. Attend Events That Speak to You
Sometimes you just have to trust your gut and not bother attending every single event that doesn't fit in to what you want to accomplish. Find a meetup group and be active. Groups cannot survive without your support.
2. Arrive Early
Arriving early to an event gives you the opportunity to possibly meet the host and see who's who coming into the event. You can get a jumpstart on your conversations and connections.
3. Bring Business Cards
But talk to people first before giving them out. Make sure there is a connection before just giving them out.
4. Initiate Conversation
If you're someone that hates small talk, one great lead in question after introducing "How did you hear about the event?" that always leads into more conversation. Don't open with "Hi I'm Michelle, what do you?" Being nice helps. Ask "How are you?" Don't be afraid of feeling awkward, everybody feels awkward. It's okay to feel uncomfortable.
5. Follow Up
If you ask someone for their email address, be sure to follow up. And if someone sends you an email be kind and respond. Following up doesn't have to consist of a lunch or coffee invite. If you have a question you want to ask, save time and ask it in your email.
6. Lower Your Expectations
Every event you attend is a new experience. Some will be unorganized and some will exceed your expectations. Be open to the possibilities.
7. Invest When Necessary
Some events are worth the financial investment of who will be in the room. You have a higher chance of meeting people like you who are willing to invest in themselves.
8. Travel
Get out of your hometown and attend events in other cities. This can be a nice refresh if you find yourself attending events and running to the same people.
Well this is for you. I know you're sick and tired. I've been there and this is how I got out of my rut.
One major thing I did was create my own networking group that catered to my needs and the needs of so many other women. But if you're not up for going that route, I know it can be a lot to take on, here are some keys to getting out of that "I don't like networking" rut.
1. Attend Events That Speak to You
Sometimes you just have to trust your gut and not bother attending every single event that doesn't fit in to what you want to accomplish. Find a meetup group and be active. Groups cannot survive without your support.
2. Arrive Early
Arriving early to an event gives you the opportunity to possibly meet the host and see who's who coming into the event. You can get a jumpstart on your conversations and connections.
3. Bring Business Cards
But talk to people first before giving them out. Make sure there is a connection before just giving them out.
4. Initiate Conversation
If you're someone that hates small talk, one great lead in question after introducing "How did you hear about the event?" that always leads into more conversation. Don't open with "Hi I'm Michelle, what do you?" Being nice helps. Ask "How are you?" Don't be afraid of feeling awkward, everybody feels awkward. It's okay to feel uncomfortable.
5. Follow Up
If you ask someone for their email address, be sure to follow up. And if someone sends you an email be kind and respond. Following up doesn't have to consist of a lunch or coffee invite. If you have a question you want to ask, save time and ask it in your email.
6. Lower Your Expectations
Every event you attend is a new experience. Some will be unorganized and some will exceed your expectations. Be open to the possibilities.
7. Invest When Necessary
Some events are worth the financial investment of who will be in the room. You have a higher chance of meeting people like you who are willing to invest in themselves.
8. Travel
Get out of your hometown and attend events in other cities. This can be a nice refresh if you find yourself attending events and running to the same people.
Jamillah Y. Johnson
jamillah@100businessgirls.com
jamillah@100businessgirls.com
For more great tips get your copy of 70 Tips for Women in Business (Click Here)!
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Update: Due to scheduling, our Philadelphia meetup has been cancelled. Please be on the look out for a new date or join us in NYC, thanks!
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Saturday, April 9th
2pm - 4pm
Private Location - Midtown Manhattan
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