Empowered Women's Series Updates

2006/2007 Empowered Women's Series Celebration featuring a full-day transformational seminar for 200 women in transition and supported by executives from caring corporations.

Special thanks to the John S. and James L, Knight Foundation and Bank of America. For sponsorship opportunities call Nicole Wild at 305-495-7254.
 

 
 

A Day of Hope and Inspiration for Homeless Women in Miami

Miami (June 27, 2007) –  On June 22nd 200 homeless and at-risk women from the Overtown Miami homeless shelters joined The Women’s Alliance for a day of inspiration, and hope at the Miami-based nonprofit’s Empowered Women’s Day.

The day was part of The Women’s Alliance’s “Empowered Women’s Series,” an innovative seminar series developed for The Women’s Alliance by nationally recognized self-help experts to assist low-income and formerly homeless women transition successfully to work.  The Women’s Alliance is a national nonprofit organization based in Miami that provides professional clothing and career support to women transitioning to work.

The inspirational day started with a prayer delivered by Nifetta Thomas, Chair of the Lillies of the Valley, a mentoring group to support homeless and at-risk women, followed by keynote speaker Marci Shimoff, author of “The Chicken Soup Women’s Series.”  Janet Attwood, co-author of The Passion Test, facilitated the participants through the steps needed to identify their passions and turn them into action.  Cynthia Kersey, New York Times bestselling author of Unstoppable Women capped of the day by mentoring the women on how to translate goals into action. 

Participant Olive Johnson said “The Empowered Women’s Series helped me keep hope alive, connect with my inner voice and spirit despite the reality of difficult situations.”

Participating programs include The Lotus House, Somerville Residences, Community Partnership for Homeless, Overtown and Homestead, AGAPE Women’s Center, Unity on the Bay, and Overtown community leaders and supporters.

Sponsored by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and supported by Bank of America, City of Miami Overtown NET, KPMG, Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay, Berenfeld, Spritzer, Shechter & Sheer Sheer, Burger King, American Airlines, Comcast, The Lilies of the Valley, Steinway Pianos, Palm Water, Dolphin Limousine, Peterson’s Harley-Davidson, Oxygen Media, FPL, In Focus Magazine Chapter 2™ and The Women’s Alliance.  Enlightened Alliances, LLC, also sponsor the series by providing tapes, packaging, books, etc. 

SOMEONE'S FUTURE IS HANGING IN YOUR CLOSET.™ Each year, The Women's Alliance and its member organizations help more than 50,000 women in transition from welfare and poverty to overcome significant employment barriers and the "cost of making a good appearance." Services provided ensure that low-income women have the professional attire and career skills coaching they need to prepare for and succeed in the workplace.

EVERYTHING  DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE.  A non-profit project of The Women’s Alliance, Chapter 2™ uses revenue from sales to help provide professional attire and career skills training to low-income women seeking employment.

For more information visit online at www.thewomensalliance.org, www.chapter2clothing.org  and www.thepassiontest.com.
       
The Empowered Women Meet

June 22, 2007 at the Doubletree Grand Hotel 8:30 am to 2:30 pm

 Marci Shimoff, keynote speaker and author of Chicken Soup and contributor to The Secret
Janet Attwood, #1 Bestselling author of The Passion Test

 

 Marci Shimoff, star of The Secret and international bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul Cynthia Kersey, bestselling author of UNSTOPPABLE and the UNSTOPPABLE Challenge Program www.unstoppable.net
       

Empowered Women’s Series

Helps to Transform The Lives of Women In Transition

in Miami and Across the United States

The Empowered Women's Series is a monthly program designed to, inspire, uplift and motivate women in transition all over the United States.

Created and inspired by the #1 bestselling author of The Passion Test, Janet Attwood, in conjunction with The Women's Alliance educational series, the Empowered Women’s Series successfully launched its first Empowered Women’s Seminar with rave reviews from women in homeless shelters all over Miami on February 10th, 2007. A sampling of participating programs included The Lotus House, Somerville Residences, and the Community Partnership for the Homeless.  Teleseminars were facilitated at each program with volunteer support from The Women’s Alliance and the Lilies of the Valley.

Marci Shimoff, NY Times Bestselling author of "The Chicken Soup Women's Series” and star of the movie, "The Secret", Lynne Twist, bestselling author of The Soul of Money, Lisa Nichols, bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the African American Soul and star of the movie, "The Secret", Rickie Byars Beckwith, founder, Agape International Spiritual Center, Cynthia Kersey, NY Times bestselling author of Unstoppable Women, Byron Katie NY Times bestselling author of Loving What Is, Dr. Sue Morter from Morter Health, Jan Stringer, author of Attracting Your Perfect Customer, Janet Attwood, author of the national bestseller, The Passion Test, and others, are all generously donating their time to create this incredible series.  Enlightened Alliances, LLC, providing tapes, packaging, books, etc, also sponsor the series.

Sponsored by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Chapter 2™ and The Women’s Alliance provides personal and professional development support for transitioning women.  The goal is to continue to expand this innovative seminar series via the national Women’s Alliance Network through homeless shelters and transitioning organizations across the United States. All proceeds from this series will go to support women in transition all over America.

SOMEONE'S FUTURE IS HANGING IN YOUR CLOSET. Each year, The Women's Alliance and its member organizations help more than 50,000 women in transition from welfare and poverty to overcome significant employment barriers and the "cost of making a good appearance." Services provided ensure that low-income women have the professional attire and career skills coaching they need to prepare for and succeed in the workplace.

EVERYTHING  DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE.  A non-profit project of The Women’s Alliance, Chapter 2™ uses revenue from sales to help provide professional attire and career skills training to low-income women seeking employment.

 For more information visit online at www.thewomensalliance.org, www.chapter2clothing.org  and www.thepassiontest.com.

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