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TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME 5 ISSUE 51

On the Cover: PAGE 12

MICHELLE OBAMA AND SONIA GANDHI

LADY CEO ON THE MOVE PAGE 18

DECOR LE HOME PAGE 23

25 INFLUENTIAL WOMEN PAGE 32

WOMEN IN POLITICS PAGE 61

SOPHISTICATED INTENTIONS PAGE 78

SOULSPA INSPIRATIONS PAGE 74

A WOMEN’S HEALTH PAGE 64

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, CECE COLE PAGE 7


Editor’s

Word

Resilient Relentless Redefined

A Canadian psychologist by the name of Albert Bandura once said, "In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, struggle together with resilience to meet the inevitable

obstacles and inequities of life."

My voyage has taught me that God has a specific purpose for my life; he has designed a unique pattern, an obstacle course ticked marked with failures, backstabbing friends, and mean spirited bosses, envious relatives, deceiving mates, and smiling conniving faces. Also on this journey are many invaluable life lessons, powerful people I've met, professional achievements, and with all this I have a responsibility to know who and whose I am and that my success is by design. #SuccessbyDesign We are in the 12th year of the 21st century, the year of the breakthrough, the year of phenomenal opportunities, the year to release your brilliance. "When you release your brilliance, you feel alive, connected, and uplifted. You use your talents and gifts to breathe life into everything and everyone around you." ~ Simon T. Bailey. In 2011 we examined the brilliant lifestyles of #LadyCEOs, Silke Endress 25 Influential Women of 2011 reflect women who are authentically them, women who seek achievement in a whole new way, women who are Re·sil·ient capable of withstanding shock without permanent deformation or rupture; Re·lent·less steady and persistent unremitting; Re-de-fined giving a new or different definition to. Women who were able to tap into their passions, visions, and purpose on a pursuit to success. Their collective influence has changed the atmosphere around us nationally and internationally. Read their powerful profiles, be inspired, get a visual interpretation, imagine your next level in life, follow them on Twitter and Facebook, write your vision and walk in your purpose, then you too can be that influential woman who is Resilient, Relentless, Redefined, it's your Success by Design.


Perfectly

polished and

protected:

pedicure tips


astel pink, pretty pink

or hot pink?

Yes pedicure decisions

change with seasons

others including tools

and methods used to

perform a pedicure should remain constant. A safely performed

pedicure, either at home or in the salon, is essential

for feet that look and feel great.

The American Podiatric Medical Association

(APMA) offers several pedicure pointers that will

keep your feet, and your pink, polished toenails

healthy this summer.

Do-it-yourself pedicures:

* Use a pumice stone, foot file, or exfoliating scrub

to remove dry, rough skin. This tends to build up

on the heels, balls, and sides of the feet. Soak

your feet in warm water for at least five minutes

before gently smoothing away unwanted skin.

* Use toenail clippers with a straight edge to cut

nails straight across. Other cutting tools, such as

manicure scissors, can increase the risk of

ingrown nails, particularly if using them to cut out

the edges of nails.

* Clean under nails gently with a wooden or rubber

manicure stick. Never use metal or sharp objects

to clean beneath nails.

* Use a rubber cuticle pusher or liquid remover to

gently push back cuticles, but don't overdo it.

Cuticles serve as a protective barrier against

bacteria, so don't cut them.

*Do not leave nail polish on for extended periods

of time, as this may encourage the growth of

fungus. Leave polish off for a day or two between

pedicures, to allow air to get to the nail surface.

* Keep feet soft and moisture in balance by

applying an emollient-enriched moisturizer.

* Dry feet completely. Moisture left between the

toes can promote the development of fungal

infections.

* Look for foot-friendly products that have been

given the APMA's Seal of Acceptance or Approval.

These have been evaluated by podiatrists and

found to be beneficial to foot health.

Salon pedicures:

* Be safe and bring your own pedicure tools.

Shared pedicure instruments can spread bacteria

and fungus if they have not been properly cleaned.

* Forgo shaving your legs right before your

pedicure. Freshly shaved legs may have small

cuts that can allow bacteria to enter your skin.

Shave a couple of days prior to your pedicure and

don't sweat the stubble.

* Don't allow technicians to remove dead skin with

a foot razor - it can result in permanent damage if

used incorrectly and can easily cause infection if

the technician removes too much skin.

*Avoid leaving the salon in the flimsy slip-ons.

They don't provide adequate support or protection

once you've exited the salon.

*Pain lasting longer than several days or any signs

of infection should be seen and treated

immediately by a podiatrist-the foot and ankle

expert.

Keep these podiatrist-approved pedicure safety

tips in mind and you'll step out in style and good

health this summer. As for deciding which shade

of pink polish to apply … you're on your own.

Thank you ara content,

.

Soak your feet in warm water for at least five minutes before gently smoothing away unwanted skin…Leave polish off for a day or two between pedicures, to allow air to get to the nail surface.


* Gain awareness: It's perfectly normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day. But if you feel like you're losing more, it's important to acknowledge the issue. * Whether it's an unhealthy scalp environment, or a skin disorder, diagnosis is the first step toward treatment. "The solution may be as simple as changing your diet or hair routine," Callender says. * Stylists are around hair all day and can help advise on products to use. "If hair is thinning it's best to treat it from the source," Caputo notes. "Nioxin Hair and Scalp Systems provide a customized three-part approach to hair thinning that is designed to deliver thicker, fuller-looking hair."

A new perspective on thinning

hair and how to treat it

As many as three out of four people in the U.S. experience thinning

hair.

There is a common misconception that

thinning hair refers to balding, but not to hair shedding, breakage and

limp-looking strands, regardless of gender.

Leading dermatologist

Dr. Valerie Callender and Nioxin Stylist

Design Team member Danielle Caputo share

their expert tips to keep your crowning glory in

full effect.


HOW TO SNACK SMART IN 2012

Snacks - they can

either be your

worst dieting

enemy or your new

weight-loss best

friend. The

difference is all in

the choices you

make. Setting

small goals, like

snacking on

vegetables for a

week, can develop

into long term

eating habits.


On The Cover

Our First Lady exuberate class, style, and a unique inner strength, she proudly calls

herself "Mom-in-Chief", as a matter of fact, when people ask the First Lady to describe

herself, she doesn't hesitate to say that first and foremost, she is Malia and Sasha's mom.

Mrs. Obama inspires the nation with “Let’s Move!” a campaign to bring together

community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms and dads in a nationwide effort to

tackle the challenge of childhood obesity.

As First Lady, Mrs. Obama works on matters close to her heart which includes assisting

working women find balance between family and career, promoting healthy

eating/living for children and families across the country, supporting military families,

encouraging national service, and arts education.

First Lady Michelle Obama


Prior to becoming First Lady of the United States, Michelle,

an accomplished lawyer and public servant, worked to

bring Chicago communities together at Chicago City

Hall, promoted youth service through a program called

Public Allies, and developed volunteerism programs at the

University of Chicago. Her commitment to service has

been a central focus of her work.

A product of Chicago public schools, Mrs. Obama studied

sociology and African-American studies at Princeton

University. After graduating from Harvard Law School in

1988, she joined the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin,

where she later met the man who would become the

love of her life.

After a few years, Mrs. Obama decided her true calling

was working with people to serve their communities and

their neighbors. She served as assistant commissioner of

planning and development in Chicago's City Hall before becoming the founding

executive director of the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program

In 1996, Mrs. Obama joined the University of Chicago with a vision of bringing campus

and community together. As Associate Dean of Student Services, she developed the

university's first community service program, and under her leadership as Vice President

of Community and External Affairs for the University of Chicago Medical Center,

volunteerism skyrocketed.


On The Cover

Sonia Gandhi is the President of Indian

National Congress and the chairperson of

the UPA. Born on Dec. 9, 1946, she was

elected as Congress President on 28th

May 2005 by overwhelming support from

across the country.

“I came to relish the flavours of India's

many cuisines, to feel comfortable in

Indian clothes, to speak Hindi and

acquaint myself with the cultural heritage

of my new homeland. The glorious and

multi-hued palette of India came to be as

dear and precious to me as it was to them

(Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi)”. These

words from Sonia Gandhi clearly highlight

her passion and love towards India.

Sonia Gandhi campaigned for the

Congress in the 2004 Lok Sabha elections.

Congress managed to get a tally of 141 seats, largely due to her charismatic

presence during the campaign. She contested Lok Sabha elections from Bellary,

Karnataka and Amethi, Uttar Pradesh in 1999. In 2004 and 2009, she was re-elected

to the Lok Sabha from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. The election results provided her

with a unique opportunity to become India's Prime Minister.

She has been on several leading magazines' list of "most influential" and "most

powerful" people.

Sonia Gandhi


"One of the things we are most proud of in India is our democracy. Our democracy

holds and has continued to be

stable, is because it is

representative not just of its

people but of India’s pluralist,

diverse and rich cultural heritage.

This is something that the Congress

Party has always stood by and our

commitment to the nation and to

its people is constantly

demonstrated through our policies

at the Centre and in the States. "

Gandhi was named the third most

powerful woman in the world by

Forbes Magazine in the year 2004

and was ranked 6th in 2007. In

2010, Gandhi ranked as the ninth

most powerful person on the

planet by Forbes Magazine.

She was also named among the Time

100 most influential people in the world

for the years 2007 and 2008.

The British magazine New Statesman

listed Sonia Gandhi at number 29 in

their annual survey of "The World's 50

Most Influential Figures" in the year 2010.

Under her leadership, India returned the

Congress-led-UPA to a near majority in

the 2009 general elections with

Manmohan Singh as the Prime Minister.

The Congress itself won 206 Lok Sabha

seats, which was the highest total by

any party since 1991.


LADY CEO ON THE MOVE

Globally women are on the move with their careers, changing the way

companies are perceived, from their managerial style, and corporate

behavior, to employee skill utilization, and client to consumer

communication. These women have traditionally made very bold moves in

their career, from cross learning, working long hours and even relocating.

Profiles of Lady CEOs On The Move on the next few pages… be inspired!


Appointed by ISB as Vice President of Development

University of Washington fundraising veteran to lead ISB's philanthropy efforts SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A former University of Washington star fundraiser will now lead philanthropy and communications for the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB). Sissy Walsh Bouchard, EdD has been named vice president of development and will direct ISB's fundraising programs and initiatives and maximize visibility of ISB's mission and strategic goals. She will serve as a member of the senior management team. “Sissy Bouchard's appointment comes at a critical stage for ISB” "Sissy Bouchard's appointment comes at a critical stage for ISB," said Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, co-founder and president of ISB. “Our move to South Lake Union will enable us to double our faculty over the next decade, create additional high technology facilities, and develop new programs and initiatives to propel ISB to the next level of accomplishment. It will require significant resources and one important future source of these will be philanthropy. Sissy was one of the most effective fundraisers at the University of Washington. Her skills and demonstrated results in donor relations will be central to ISB’s future growth and success. She is strategic, creative and takes a proactive approach to philanthropy -- and she has almost a decade of significant accomplishments to show for it." Bouchard will focus on increasing ISB's overall level of giving so ISB scientists can continue to tackle biological challenges that will accelerate discovery in human health and environmental sustainability. Fundraising will also promote ISB's ability to transfer knowledge to society through K-12 science education, the creation of spin-off companies and increasing a better understanding of the societal impacts of science and technology.

Sissy Walsh Bouchard

http://www.businesswire.com/


LORI DICKERSON FOUCHÉ

Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company

NOVATO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lori Dickerson Fouché has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. She succeeds Michael LaRocco, who left the company to pursue other professional opportunities. Fouché joined Fireman’s Fund in February 2006 and most recently served as president of Commercial Insurance. Previously, she was chief operating officer for Fireman’s Fund’s Specialty business. Prior to Fireman’s Fund, Fouché was senior vice president, private company product manager at Chubb & Son and also served as a management consultant at The Parthenon Group. She received a bachelor’s degree in history with a certificate in American studies from Princeton University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School.



Geraldine Knatz

Elected President of International Association of Ports and Harbors Port of Los Angeles Executive Director to Lead Global Alliance Through 2013

SAN PEDRO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D., has been elected president of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH). Knatz was unanimously chosen as the IAPH’s 29th president at the association’s biennial World Ports Conference last month in Busan, Korea.

“We look forward to the role she will play in promoting an organization that facilitates dialogue and collaboration between the ports and harbors that drive our world economy.” “Dr. Knatz is a dynamic leader with the skill, drive, and experience to guide this organization and its members as they collaborate on key trade and environmental policy issues,” said IAPH Secretary General Susumu Naruse. “We look forward to the role she will play in promoting an organization that facilitates dialogue and collaboration between the ports and harbors that drive our world economy.” “It’s a tremendous honor to lead the IAPH,” said Knatz, who will serve a two-year term through 2013. In her inaugural speech, Knatz pledged to raise awareness of the IAPH and grow its membership while advancing its goals of improving global logistics and promoting greener operations throughout the maritime industry. “It’s my mission to ensure the voice of IAPH is heard.”



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Today's 'undercover' kitchen:

Keep modern convenience under

traditional wraps

"Our research shows that a

traditional style of

decorating is still the most popular in the

U.S.," says Judy Riley,

vice president of design for

Moen


Do you tend to lean toward traditional designs, but like the convenience of modern technology? If you do, you're not alone. Keep your kitchen pretty and polished with these items that pack a modern punch ... but

only on the inside.

"Our research shows that a traditional style of decorating is still the most popular in the U.S.," says Judy Riley, vice president of design for Moen. "However, modern styles are running a close second, especially in the kitchen."

Fortunately, manufacturers of kitchen products are closely monitoring consumer preferences, and now offer

several product options - across many categories - that combine modern amenities with traditional charm.

Faucets with added function In one year alone, the average consumer washes 11,680 dishes - that's quite a bit of time spent in and around the sink. So why not make the faucet the focal point of your kitchen? Fortunately, you can do so with style and state-of-the-art technology.

While it may feature classic, elegant styling on the outside, it's the advanced technology on the inside that makes the new Brantford high-arc pull-down faucet from Moen stand apart from the rest. This traditionally designed faucet is the first to offer the new Reflex pull-down system - for unmatched performance that offers smooth operation, easy movement and secure docking to keep the spray wand in place. In fact, Reflex makes Moen pull-down faucets at least 40 percent easier to extend than any other pull-down system - all while offering warm, traditional charm to your kitchen.

Modern

kitchens

can

combine

state-of-

the-art

technology

with the

warmth of

traditional

decor

Modern

kitchens

can

combine

state-of-

the-art

technology

with the

warmth of

traditional

decor


Another hidden benefit in the Brantford faucet is its consumer-preferred, multi-function pull-down spray wand. This unique feature has a button, concealed on the backside of the wand, which allows users to switch between several water-flow patterns, including aerated spray, stream or Moen's unique pause button.

Discreet dishwashers Ask any homeowner, and probably the most coveted appliance in their kitchen is the dishwasher. This modern marvel of machinery whisks crumbs and coffee stains from plates and cups in an instant - leaving a bevy of sparkling clean dishes in its wake.

An integrated or "hidden" dishwasher is one that is camouflaged with a front panel that matches the existing kitchen surfaces or cabinetry - from wood grain panels to stainless steel and painted wood. Even the handle will often be identical to the cupboard and drawer handles on either side of it.

Subtle storage With so many items to store in such a small space, how can you utilize modern storage solutions without overwhelming your traditionally styled kitchen? Look no further than functional pullout pantries, pegged drawer dish organizers and more. These innovative storage devices make the most of cramped cabinetry with slide-out storage, adjustable shelves, and pegs that can be customized to fit the dishes or pots and pans in your pantry or kitchen drawers.

Long gone are the days when you had to sacrifice style to allow for modern conveniences. Today's product designers have a keen eye on consumer behaviors in and around the home - especially the kitchen - to ensure that you truly can have it all, even if you want to keep it a bit hidden. Thanks ara.

The new

Brantford pull-

down kitchen

faucet from Moen

offers smooth

operation, easy

movement, and

secure docking

while adding

warm, traditional

charm to your

kitchen.


Tarkett NAFCO Luxury Floors PermaStone Collection in GemStone – Jasper brilliantly updates any room.

“These designs pop with depth and realism and combine both classic and contemporary

elements, providing a wide range of style options. You can even create custom designs by

intermixing textures and borders throughout a room."

UPDATE TIRED INTERIORS WITH A

QUICK FLOORING TRANSFORMATION


This resilient flooring option features a protective wear

layer that resists scuffs, scratches, tears, gouges.

Is your home in need of a makeover to go from boring to brilliant? What better time than now to update your home's tired, worn interior. You need look no further than right under your feet - to the floor below - for a simple, budget-minded way to freshen your decor and add to your home's value. Give any room of the house an updated look with flooring that mimics natural stone or ceramic tile, but without the upkeep or high cost. Installing new flooring can quickly and dramatically change a room's appearance without breaking your budget, thanks to stylish, durable, and affordable new flooring options like luxury vinyl tile (LVT) - the fastest growing segment in the U.S. resilient flooring market. Whether you're looking to update a bathroom, kitchen, living room, or virtually any other room in your house, LVT flooring, such as Tarkett NAFCO Luxury Floors PermaStone Collection, can help you make a spectacular transformation that offers everyday practical performance and stunning looks. "Luxury vinyl tile provides homeowners with the option to have flooring in any room that deftly echoes the style of popular natural, hard-surface flooring options, such as Travertine marble, limestone, concrete and slate," says Erica Hubbard, Tarkett NAFCO director of marketing. "These designs pop with depth and realism and combine both classic and contemporary elements, providing a wide range of style options. You can even create custom designs by intermixing textures and borders throughout a room." Nothing like the sheet vinyl of earlier years, today's LVT offers a design-forward, durable alternative to natural flooring, which can be expensive to install, maintain, and repair.

"Grout options in LVT give you the ability to get creative with your design and truly reflect your personal style," Hubbard says. "What's more, grouted LVT floors are more cost efficient and much easier to install than traditional ceramic tiles." Warm, soft and quiet underfoot, wear-resistant LVT holds up to the rigors of daily household traffic much better than stone, hardwood or ceramic. This is due in part to LVT's durable construction. This resilient flooring option features a protective wear layer that resists scuffs, scratches, tears, and gouges. Maintenance for LVT floors, including grouted ones, also is minimal. Forget the sealing, polishing, and special cleaners required for floors made from natural materials. While LVT floors look similar to the real thing, they feature a major benefit - the easy-care vinyl requires only the use of a neutral floor cleaner and water to maintain a beautiful floor. No harsh chemicals are needed. Another benefit is easy repair. If a few tiles get damaged, they can be removed and replaced within minutes without the need to tear up a large section of the floor or have a flooring specialist come to your home. "LVT combines great looks and practicality into an affordable flooring option that withstands every day wear and tear," Hubbard says. "With its quick and easy installation, you can do an amazing DIY spring decorating spruce-up in just a weekend or even less." Thanks ara.


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Brighten a bathroom with PermaStone’s Tumbled Marble – Pewter

"Luxury vinyl tile provides homeowners with the option to have flooring in any room that deftly echoes the style of

popular natural, hard-surface flooring options”


DECORATING YOUR HOME WITH CLASSIC

BLUE AND WHITE When a room starts to look dated, it's time to redecorate! Adding blue and white colors and patterns to a living room, bath or bedroom can make a striking statement, and give these rooms a fresh, yet timeless look. From deep navy to soft indigo, blue is a low-maintenance color. Pairing it with white provides a workable and classic palette. "Blue and white are approachable colors that work well in any part of the home," says Sabrina Soto, Target style expert for home and HGTV designer. "Together they look elegant, and when paired with pops of color, like yellow and orange, they can be warm and welcoming." Soto recommends looking for decor with fine detailing that adds texture and dimension to a sofa or bed. Decorative pillows with embroidered characteristics, such as the paisley hand-knotted toss pillow from the Target Home collection can tie a room together nicely, for just $19.99. While neutral tones are a safe bet in the bathroom, little touches of blue and white can add a cool and calming sensibility to a morning routine. Blue bath and hand towels complement wood or silver fixtures for a stylish contrast to stark white tiles. In the bedroom, handsome blue tones can make a strong statement without being too masculine. "The key is to soften the blue with a quieter color like khaki or white," says Soto. "Look for bedding that balances the richness of a blue hue with a few delicate details to keep it chic." Try a reversible quilt, such as the paisley patchwork quilt from the Target Home collection. At

just $79.99 for a full/queen, it provides two options: a clean, blue striped pattern on one side and a more graceful patchwork quilt on the other. "Decorating with blue and white can be serene," says Soto. "They are both forgiving colors that not only are inviting, but sophisticated." For more home decorating ideas, Financial services a good field for students to investigate. Thanks ara.


Success by Design

Silke Endress 25 Influential Women of 2011: Ranking #1

Michelle Obama

Photo Credit: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images

First Lady of the United States, an

international fashion icon, whose

careful choice of style has contributed

over $2.7 billion to the economy. A

product of Chicago public schools,

Mrs. Obama studied sociology and

African-American studies at Princeton

University. After graduating from

Harvard Law School in 1988, she

joined the Chicago law firm Sidley &

Austin, where she later met the man

who became the love of her life,

President Barack Obama. First Lady,

Mrs. Obama recently launched the

Let’s Move! Campaign to bring

together community leaders,

teachers, doctors, nurses, moms and

dads in a nationwide effort to tackle

the challenge of childhood obesity.

http://letsmove.gov/


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ida odinga

Photo Credit: Abeingo

The wife of Kenya's Prime Minster has

for more than two decades become

known as the face of defiance to

injustices and the intolerance that was

witnessed during the one party state

regime.

Her untold suffering during that time

influenced her to found The League of

Kenya Women Voters in 1991 where

she served as National Chairperson.

Ida wanted to see women end

decades of poverty, humiliation,

human rights abuses, violence and

economic blackmail through

participating in the ballot. She still is

very influential in pushing women to

plunge into political activism. In May

2009, she was nominated as the

Ambassador for Freedom from Fistula

and has recently launched a program

that mentors girls to stay and complete

their education in schools. She also

supports various initiatives including

Breast cancer..


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susan rice

Ambassador Rice serves as the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, since January

22, 2009.

Rice believes that the United Nations has a vital role in

advancing international peace and security and is committed to

working to make the United Nations a more perfect forum to address the most pressing global challenges: to

promote peace, to support development and democracy, and to strengthen respect for human

rights.

She has outlined four primary areas of focus: strengthening the capacity

of the UN to undertake complex peace operations effectively; addressing climate change;

preventing the spread or use of nuclear weapons and working to

meet the goals of the Nonproliferation Treaty; and combating poverty, disease,


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Sonia gandhi

An Italian-born Indian politician and the

President of the Indian National

Congress, one of the major political

parties of India. She is the widow of

former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv

Gandhi and belongs to Nehru–Gandhi

family. In 1991, she was invited by the

Indian National Congress to take over

the Congress but refused and publicly

stayed away from politics amidst

constant prodding by the Congress,

until 1998, where she was elected as

the leader of the Congress.

Since then, Sonia Gandhi has been the

President of the Indian National

Congress Party. She has served as the

Chairperson of the ruling United

Progressive Alliance in the Lok Sabha

since 2004. In September 2010, on

being re-elected for the fourth time,

she became the longest serving

president in the 125-year history of the

Congress party.


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Photo Credit: GuardianCoUk

A businesswoman, philanthropist, co-founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

and the wife of Bill Gates.

Melinda was named by Time as Persons of the Year; she received the Spanish Prince of Asturias

Award for International Cooperation on May 4, 2006 in recognition of her world impact through

charitable giving.

Melinda was also awarded the Order of the Aztec Eagle for their philanthropic work around the world in the areas of health and education,

particularly in Mexico, and specifically in the program "Un país de lectores".

Melinda's responsibility at the Bill and Melinda

Gates Foundation involves working on strategies to pursue, promoting the issues that they seek to

solve, and reviewing the results that they achieve.

At the Foundation, Melinda aims to improve

health condition worldwide, eliminate poverty in some of the world's poorest regions, to promote education, and to provide technology to libraries.

melinda gates


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Irene natividad

Irene Natividad, a recognized leader for

women in the United States, wears many

hats. Ms. Natividad is President of the Global

Summit of Women, an annual international

gathering of women leaders from around the

world, and co-chairs Corporate Women

Directors International, which promotes the

increased participation of women on

corporate boards globally. Most important,

she runs her own public affairs firm,

GlobeWomen, based in Washington, D.C.

Ms. Natividad’s commitment to promoting

women, nationally and internationally, stems

from her decade-long involvement with the

National Women's Political Caucus, a 30-year-

old bipartisan organization dedicated to

electing and appointing more women to

public office. Widely recognized for her

outstanding leadership of the Caucus, she was

elected President in 1985 and re-elected in

1987, the first Asian American ever to head a

national political organization.


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donna brazile

Veteran Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile is an adjunct professor,

author, syndicated columnist, television political commentator, Vice

Chair of Voter Registration and Participation at the Democratic

National Committee, and former chair of the DNCs Voting Rights Institute.

Last, but never least, she is a native of New Orleans.

Ms. Brazile began her political career at the age of nine when she worked to elect a City Council candidate who had promised to build a playground in her neighborhood; the candidate won, the

swing sets was installed, and a lifelong passion for political progress was

ignited.

Four decades later, Brazile has worked on every presidential campaign from 1976 through 2000, when she served as campaign manager for former Vice President Al Gore, becoming the first

African-American woman to manage a presidential campaign.


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soledad o’brien

Soledad O’Brien is the anchor for CNN

morning show Starting Point with Soledad

O’Brien and special correspondent for

CNN/U.S. Since joining the network in

2003, O’Brien has reported breaking

news from around the globe and has

produced award-winning, record-breaking

and critically acclaimed documentaries on

the most important stories facing the

world today.

She also covers political news as part of

CNN’s “Best Political Team on

Television.” In 2010, she wrote a critically-

acclaimed memoir The Next Big Story:

My Journey through the Land of

Possibilities, which chronicles her biggest

reporting moments and how her

upbringing and background have

influenced these experiences.

The NAACP honored her with its

President’s Award in 2007 for her

humanitarian efforts and journalistic

excellence.


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anita hill

Educator, attorney, and professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women's Studies, at Brandeis University, became a national

figure in 1991 when she accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence

Thomas of sexual harassment during her tenure at the U.S. Department of

Education and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Hill's accusation resulted in her testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

By the beginning of the twenty-first century Hill had become a highly sought

after lecturer, traveling internationally and speaking on racial and gender issues in

the workplace.

She had appeared on national programs, including 60 Minutes and Face the

Nation. Her publications have included articles regarding civil rights issues in Newsweek and the New York Times.

Moreover, she had authored Speaking Truth to Power and served as the co-editor of Race, Gender, and Power in

America: The Legacy of the Hill-Thomas Hearings.


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selma aliye kavaf

A Minister of State of Turkey,

responsible for Women and Family

Affairs, and a member of parliament for

Denizli of the ruling Justice and

Development Party. Kavaf has joined

the politics in 2002 after the foundation

of Justice and Development Party. After

the elections, Kavaf was promoted as the

Founder General Presidency of Women's

Branch of the Justice and Development

Party.

It is first women organization of a Turkish

political party in institutional sense. In

the elections of 2007 Kavaf was elected

as a member of parliament. She is the

first female MP from Denizli. On May 1,

2009 she was appointed as State

Minister Responsible for Women and

Family in the second cabinet of Erdoğan.

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Rania al-abdullah

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Queen Rania spearheads efforts in Jordan to

adopt a holistic approach to national

education, community investment, and health

awareness.

Through initiatives, like Madrasati and the

Teachers Academy, Queen Rania is helping

Jordan’s children get the best start in life by

repairing and revamping local schools. She

believes that the power of partnerships

between the public, private, and non-profit

sectors is a source of great potential for

change in Jordan’s education system.

Abroad, Queen Rania works for greater

global action on access to quality education,

and in her capacity as Eminent Advocate for

UNICEF and Honorary Chairperson for

UNGEI, she campaigns on behalf of children

in need. She also participates in international

gatherings, such as the Clinton Global

Initiative and the World Economic Forum, of

which she is a Board Member. As an Arab,

Muslim woman, Queen Rania is committed to

reconciling people of different faiths and

cultures by encouraging cross-cultural

dialogue, particularly amongst young people.


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eve wright

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Eve Wright VP & Associate General

Counsel, Miami Heat & American Airlines Arena has never been the

kind of woman to wait for opportunities—in business or in her

personal life.

It’s a philosophy that’s navigated Wright’s successful career in one of the most male-dominated industries in the world— professional sports.

And she did it without compromising her personal style or femininity.

Playing, and Winning, with the Big Boys, Wright hadn’t even reached 35 when she earned a top spot as Vice

President and Associate General Counsel for the Miami HEAT—

arguably the hottest professional sports franchise in the world. She is a

relatively young executive who’s enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of Corporate America and the

professional sports world.


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A two-time Emmy nominated motion picture

and television producer, carved out a unique

niche in the entertainment business. She is

the first African American woman to have

her own producing deal at a major studio.

Her company, Martin Chase Productions,

has been affiliated with the Walt Disney

Company for over ten years.

2011 was a very busy year for Chase. She

recently wrapped production on Sparkle, a

remake of the 1976 classic musical for Sony

Pictures. It stars Whitney Houston, Jordin

Sparks in her movie debut, and Derek Luke,

was adapted by Mara Brock Akil and was

directed by Salim Akil.

She is in postproduction on Elixir, the first

musical for ABC Family, which stars Jane

Seymour, Chelsea Kane and Sara Paxton,

was written by Terry Rossio (Pirates Of The

Carribean) and Jaylynn Bailey and was

directed by Sanaa Hamri. She is also in

postproduction on a new movie for the

American Girl company.

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robin roberts

Anchor of ABC's "Good Morning

America." Under her leadership the broadcast has won three consecutive

Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning program.

Her headline-making interview

include President Barack Obama; First Lady Michelle Obama; actor Sidney Poitier; basketball legend

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his battle with leukemia; and Lisa Niemi on the loss of her beloved husband, Patrick

Swayze.

She began contributing to the morning program in June 1995 and

has worked in broadcasting for more than 20 years.

Roberts was diagnosed with an early

stage breast cancer in June 2007. She recalls it all started when she

learned that her colleague and friend Joel Siegel had passed away from

cancer she was reporting on the way he lived his life.


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carolyn s. miles

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President & CEO for Save the Children, the

leading independent organization creating

lasting change in the lives of more than 70

million children in need in the United States

and 120 countries around the world.

Carolyn became the first woman to head

Save the Children in September 2011, after

joining the organization in 1998 and serving

as its COO for seven years.

She traveled to Save the Children’s field

operations in nearly 50 countries, and during

her tenure as COO Save the Children

doubled the number of children it reaches

with food, educational, and other programs,

and helped grow the organization’s budget –

90 percent of which goes directly to programs

serving children – from $140 million to more

than $550 million. She is committed to

employing social media to extend Save the

Children’s reach, via a Twitter campaign that

reached nearly 900 million people to raise

awareness of the child hunger crisis in East

Africa.


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zainab salbi

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Founder of Women for Women International

and served as the organization's CEO from

1993 to 2011. Women for Women International

is a grassroots humanitarian and development

organization helping women survivors of wars

rebuild their lives.

Since 1993, the organization has helped

316,000 women survivors of wars access social

and economic opportunities through a program

of rights awareness training, vocational skills

education and access to income generating

opportunities, thereby ultimately contributing to

the political and economic health of their

communities. In its 18-year history, the

organization has distributed more than $103

million in direct aid, micro credit loans, and has

impacted more than 1.7 million family

members. For its work “alleviating human

suffering”, Women for Women International

was awarded the 2006 Conrad N. Hilton

Humanitarian Prize, becoming the first

women’s organization to receive this honor."


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harriett lake

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Philanthropist and arts donor Harriett Lake, 89, started her life as a young wife and mother in an 18-by-13-foot, one-room

apartment in Miami.

She got married at age 29 to Hymen Lake, a “penniless” lawyer who, like Harriett,

recently had come back from serving in the military in World War II. “We had so little,”

she said. “We lived in one room with a baby.”

One day, Hymen and Harriett got in the car with their two kids in tow: one was 5 years

old, the other in diapers. They drove up State 441 from Miami to Orlando.

She and her husband bought two square miles of land with no money down and

turned them into what was considered a new concept in post-World War II America: Residential neighborhoods. They built the housing for Martin Marietta Corp. — now

Lockheed Martin Corp. — when the defense firm came to Orlando for Cape

Canaveral’s space program.


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President and Owner of Fabrique and Women in

Business (WIB). Francine boasts 40 years of

experience in the business world.

Women in Business (WIB), like Fabrique provides

today’s professional woman with cases and

accessories that balance style and function for a

complete package of fashion-driven business

solutions. WIB is truly the culmination of many

years’ experience in the worlds of fashion and

portable computing, two worlds brought together

in an attractive, durable, and comfortable line

developed by women, for women. WIB cases are

currently designed and manufactured for Dell,

Hewlett Packard, and offered on this website in

additional exclusive styles.

Fabrique also offers a complete line of fashion

accessories, Every Day Style. These handbags

and luggage bring value and durability to the

latest trends from the hippest streets of New

York, Paris and Milan. The top of Fabrique’s

unique line is available here at

womeninbusiness.com

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felicia guity


Joined Microsoft in September of 2003 and is responsible for Microsoft’s Worldwide Channel Marketing &

Incentive. Prior to joining Microsoft, Ms. Guity was employed at Lawson for 3

years where she served as Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions

and Vice President of Strategic Alliances.

Ms. Guity was employed by Lotus, an IBM company, from 1991 to 1998,

where she served in various positions including sales, operations, marketing, strategic planning, customer support

and process reengineering. She is also one of Microsoft’s media spokespeople

on topics concerning “IT in a Down Economy”. She has a Doctorate in

Business Administration with a discipline in Marketing. Felicia has a number of leadership and industry awards. Felicia received the 2001

“Minneapolis Most Innovative Women Award” honored with high profile

women including Michelle Obama, and Donna Brazile.


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Val demings

A candidate for U.S. Congress District 8, she

was raised to believe she could achieve

anything if she put her mind to it.

In 2007, Demings was selected to serve as

Chief for the Orlando Police Department – the

first woman to ever hold that position.

Demings was President of her class at the

police academy, and then earned a reputation

as a tenacious, no-nonsense cop. After

serving in the Criminal Investigations Division,

Internal Affairs and other departments, she

was tapped to serve as the Commander of the

Special Operations. There, she was

responsible for some of Orlando’s highest

profile tasks, including special events,

dignitary protection, and K-9 units.

After twenty-seven years at the Orlando Police

Department, including three and a half years

as the department’s top cop, Demings decided

to retire from the force and continue her

commitment to public service in another way.


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sophia nelson

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Sophia A. Nelson clearly

“redefining” the rules for 21st

Century living and success, is

leading the way as an

entrepreneur, freelance journalist,

highly sought after speaker,

thought leader, media/political

commentator, national columnist

and newly published author. Prior

to establishing SAN Enterprises, a

full service communications &

consulting firm, Sophia served in

several senior and executive

positions in the government and

corporate sector.

She worked with Counsel in the

House of Representatives, as a

Director of Congressional & Public

Affairs for the US Chamber of

Commerce. Sophia can be found

discussing her highly anticipated

debut book Black Woman

Redefined: Dispelling Myths and

Discovering Fulfillment in the Age of

Michelle Obama.


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gabrielle union

An actress, former model, girlfriend of

Dwayne Wade of the Miami Heat and

role model for girl around the nation.

Gabrielle is an advocate for women

health issues and speaks out against

domestic violence. She has played many

notable roles in films such as Bring it On,

Bad Boys II, City of Angels, Deliver Us from

Eva in 2003.

It’s not often that Gabrielle discusses her

personal relationship with boyfriend,

Miami Heat Dwayne Wade, but she

recently talked about their future:

marriage, kids, and a possibly doing a

reality show. She proclaimed that her and

Dwayne are just happy with each other,

“so whatever comes down the road is

down the road. And it’ll be in order. There

would be a wedding before there would

be a bambino, so all these reports of

mystery babies that they like to keep

giving me – there’ll be no baby until

you’ve heard about a wedding.”

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nene leakes

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One of the housewives on Brave TV’s

docudrama series The Real Housewives

of Atlanta. The series, which earned her

a Bravo A List Award for “Guiltiest

Reality Pleasure” in 2009, follows five

women from Atlanta’s social elite as they

cope with their busy home lives and

promising careers.

The glamorous southern belles will show

that life in their turf is no easy feat, since

they have to prove that they are not just

housewives, but ambitious and classy

entrepreneurs as well, active in the

Atlanta society scene.

Aiming to motivate women around the

globe, NeNe has donated her time

working for various foundations. She has

also founded The Twisted Hearts

Foundation, an advocacy project to make

people aware about the issue of


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Antoinette Sykes

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Infectious, Witty, Centered, Creative & Forward thinking – those are just a few words that describe Antoinette Sykes.

Also knows for her passionate approach to business and life, her business savvy now brings you the very best in business growth coaching, understanding human behavior and how that truly unlocks the

human potential to Stand Tall in business, fitness and in life. With a

deeply rooted awareness, that change is not what happens to you, but rather what

happens through you, consciously she seeks to build upon this foundation that will surely shine light on your next steps

to deliberate success.

Standing Tall Revolution is a movement in business and life. It grew out of a need

to continue moving forward as “life happens”, finding the strength to dig

deep, find a new resolve, and to Stand Tall to CREATE a new sunny day through

the rain. She has developed and uses her authentic M.O.N.EY. System for

results driven business growth enabling clients to get more clients with ease.


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Amanda wilkerson

As a young, African American female political

activist, Wilkerson represents a key group of

organizers and influencers that shaped the

2008 presidential cycle. She is a passionate

humorous well informed empowerment and

motivational powerhouse. Wilkerson is the

author of critically acclaim Defeat at Waterloo:

Fighting on the Front Lines. Seeking to speak

to others like her who spent time campaigning

or are considering future political engagement,

she offers a candid and moving account of the

tense weeks leading up the Iowa Caucuses, a

turning point that foreshadowed Barack

Obama’s eventual nomination. The book

reveals the highs and lows on the front lines of

political activism.

“I wanted to offer insight on the inner workings

of Hillary’s run for president from the

perspective of a young African American

ativist,” says Wilkerson, “It’s for countless

counterparts who, like me, tossed caution into

the wind to run buck wild after their dreams,

even the unpredictable political ones that

despite the outcome of their work they keep

faith in the process and the politics.”


Although the latest Brides American Wedding Study shows the average cost of a wedding in 2010 was $26,501, the average wedding gown cost $1,289, a 20 percent increase over 2009, according to the study. This is no surprise to the millions who were glued to their television sets this past April during the most talked about wedding since the 1981 royal wedding of Lady Diana to Prince Charles. Many brides are now emulating the elegant lace gown worn by Catherine Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge.

In addition to beautiful lace, the newest trends in wedding gowns include color, soft sleeves, short hemlines and eco-friendly materials.

Whether it is Chantilly, Alencon, duchesse, guipure, or ribbon, lace has become one of the hottest trends this year. "Designers at all price points have debuted collections featuring full frothy skirts, wildflowers and lace used in both traditional and modern ways," says Kate Campbell, department chair of Fashion & Retail Management at The Art Institute of Tampa, a branch of Miami International University of Art & Design.

Another interesting new trend in bridal wear is short gowns, especially for brides choosing destination and beach weddings. While they may be short in length, these dresses are not short on style. Some offer sophisticated laces, chic feathers or multilayered organza mini-skirts.

"This particular trend parallels the more feminine, elegant trends we see in fashion everywhere - including more fitted and ladylike styles reminiscent of Grace Kelly and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy."


Yingluck

Shinawatra

Prime Minister

Yingluck Shinawatra

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ender and equality campaigns are steadily showing signs of success all around the globe. And as Thailand stand still in resounding celebration, on electing their first female Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, the younger sister of one of Thailand's most polarizing political figures, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who was ousted in a 2006 military coup, women are smiling from the inside out.

On August 3rd, Yingluck Shinawatra was officially elected as Prime Minister of Thailand it was the country’s first general election since 2007. The 47 million voters pray to end years of unrest between two political factions that peaked last year with deadly protests. With Yingluck Shinawatra as Prime Minister, this will be the beginning of the end, and the start of a new beginning of women entering the political realm.

Thailand boasted the highest proportion (45%) of women in senior roles in business; 30% of companies had female CEOs.

Many in Thailand are proud to have elected a female leader and see it as a move in the right direction and an indication of equality. Already, the wider region has seen a string of dynastic female leaders: behind almost every successful woman lies a powerful man. "This is the magic formula for Asia," says Bangkok-based political analyst Chris Baker. "You take the political capital from a male who has come before; you take the sheer novelty of a woman in a male -biased political culture. You add 'good, feminine', caring virtues and so on – and it seems to be a powerful combination.

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he President of the newly independent Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir

Mayardit, has announced the first cabinet for the new nation. Kiir on Friday

issued three presidential decrees one relieving all the caretaker ministers, the

other one appointing the new national ministers and the third one appointing the

deputy ministers. Most of the old faces have made it back to the cabinet.

Among the ministers that have not come back included the Pagan Amum Akech,

former minister of Peace and CPA Implementation and Ann Itto, former minister

of Agriculture and Forestry. The two are SPLM Secretary General and Deputy,

respectively. He also tried to represent equally all the different regions to avoid

accusations of tribalism and nepotism.

In a related development, the South Sudan's national assembly has unanimously elected Fatma

Nyawang Biliu as deputy speaker of the house, an additional deputy position allotted to women by the

transitional constitution. Nyawang, the newly elected second deputy speaker, was a former minister in

Unity state and was elected to the South Sudan's parliament in 2010. She was also popularly known

as the first SPLM women representative during the formation of the movement in Ethiopia in 1983.

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Robin Roberts is anchor of ABC's "Good Morning America." Under her leadership the broadcast has won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning program. When not traveling around the country or the world covering breaking news events, Roberts is at "GMA's" studio in Times Square conducting interviews with a diverse group of newsmakers. Her headline-making interview include President Barack Obama; First Lady Michelle Obama; actor Sidney Poitier; basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his battle with leukemia; and Lisa Niemi on the loss of her beloved husband,

Patrick Swayze. Roberts was named co-anchor of "Good Moring America" in May 2005. She began contributing to the morning program in June 1995 and has worked in broadcasting for more than 20 years. In August 2005, Roberts found her personal and professional lives collide when Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast – a part of the country Roberts called home for most of her life. In the days following, Roberts traveled to the hurricane zone and reported live amid the devastation of the storm. She also launched "GMA" Gets It Done," a year-long effort to rebuild Roberts' hometown of Pass Christian, Mississippi. Roberts has returned to the Gulf Coast numerous times in the ensuing years to update viewers on how residents and businesses in the region are recovering post-Katrina. In February 2009, Roberts made her red carpet debut as co-host of the ABC Television Network's Oscar pre-show, reporting live from the 81st annual Academy Awards with fashion expert Tim Gunn. November of the same year, Roberts hosted her first primetime special, "In the Spotlight with Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville.” The special took Roberts to Nashville, where she interviewed some of country music's biggest stars. She followed that with another primetime hour featuring an exclusive interview with Janet Jackson, the performer's first since the death of her brother, Michael.

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oberts was diagnosed with an early stage breast cancer in June 2007. She recalls, it all started when she learned that her colleague and friend Joel Siegel had passed away from cancer she was reporting on the way he lived his life. That very night when she went to bed, she did a self-breast exam

and found something that women everywhere fear: she found a lump

At first Robin thought, "This can't be. I am a young, healthy woman." Still, she had to face her fears head on. Like any other woman with this discovery, you’d hope your doctor would say it was nothing. Robin recalls the surreal moment, hearing the doctor say those words out loud.

"I gotta tell you - when you're told you have cancer, you think life is over," Robin confesses "my friends, it is not." "Somebody loved me through this and I'm going to love someone else through it," Robin declares. "That's what we have to do for one another."

Robin has always been frank about her fight with breast cancer. Whether revealing her shaved head on television or motivating survivors around the country, she seized every opportunity to use her struggle to educate women about the value of self-exams and breast cancer awareness. On her 49th birthday she was grateful she did not follow the new mammogram rules and waited till she was 50.

A few realities: As an African American woman and your told that you're less likely to get breast cancer but more likely to die from it; what are you supposed to do with that frighten statistic?

”I can't tell you how many people come up to me and they say they're a survivor. We hug and we cry and I'm thankful. But there aren't a lot of black women coming up to me and saying that,” she stated in an earlier interview.

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Robin Roberts

Roberts grew up in Pass Christian, Mississippi, where she played basketball and tennis, among other sports. She attended Pass Christian High School and graduated as the class of 1979 salutatorian. Her parents are Lawrence and Lucimarian Roberts. In a 2006 presentation to the assembled student body at Abilene Christian University, Roberts credited her parents as cultivating the "three Ds: Discipline, Determination, and "De Lord."

She is the youngest of four children with siblings Sally-Ann, Lawrence "Butch,” and Dorothy. Her father was a pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen.

Roberts began her career in 1983 as a sports anchor and reporter for WDAM-TV in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In 1984, she moved to WLOX-TV in Biloxi, Mississippi. In 1986, she was sports anchor and reporter for WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tennessee. She was also a sports anchor and reporter at WAGA-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1988 to 1990. She was also a radio host for radio station V-103 while in Atlanta. In 2001, Roberts was named a "Louisiana Legend" by Louisiana Public Broadcasting. She was also named to the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Advisory Board in January 1998, a board that includes Henry Kissinger, William Simon, Christine Whitman, and Lamar Hunt. In 1994, she was inducted in the Women's Institute on Sport and the Education Foundation's Hall of Fame. She is also active as a speaker for charity and civic functions. Roberts was named co-anchor of "Good Moring America" in May 2005, and we can’t get enough of her.


Pay it forward:

Children have the power to make a

difference

Summer months provide ideal

opportunity for charitable endeavors

"Today's children have so much power to really make an impact in our world”

For more information about Friends of the Orphans, visit www.friendsoftheorphans.org


In many ways, the joint birthday party in late

In 2009, this amount totaled just more than $227 billion. While adults are well-versed in the benefits of philanthropic giving, teaching children the impact they can make by getting involved fundraising activities & volunteerism can help shape a future generation of leaders. "Helping others in need, and in Friends of the Orphans' case, helping children in need, is tightly woven into our country's fabric," says Sharon Saxelby, president and CEO of Friends of the Orphans.


"By involving our children in charitable opportunities from a young age, we are not only reinforcing how blessed they may be in their own lives, but we are demonstrating that even the smallest initiative can make them feel good and change the lives of others. It's important for adults to lead by example," she says. For parents interested in involving their children in charitable initiatives, how do they begin? With the lazy days of summer quickly approaching, parents have a wide open opportunity to seize some of those free hours and work side-by-side with their children on identifying, which causes might appeal to them and how much time they can dedicate. Based on what sparks their children's interest, whether its sports, animals, nature, music, or something else, parents and their kids can jointly research local or national opportunities for donation recipients. Sites like CharityNavigator.com allow visitors to search by category, hot topics, or top 10 lists. Another option is to stay local. For instance, if a child has a love of animals, contact the local animal shelter to see what is at the top of their "wish list.” The most important thing when considering a cause to support is that the children get excited about it. For a suburban Chicago 13-year-old, Caleigh Joyce, choosing an organization to benefit from her eighth-grade confirmation service project was an easy decision. Her family is a long-time Friends of the Orphans sponsor to 11-year-old Dulce from Cuernavaca, Mexico, so Caleigh knew she wanted to directly help children in need there.

For a suburban Chicago 13-year-old, Caleigh Joyce, choosing an organization to benefit……

"There are so many worthy charitable organizations and creative ways to raise money. By fostering an existing love, children will be more motivated to stay involved," Saxelby says. "Whether raising money to help the local animal shelter buy puppy food, or volunteering to clean up a park where kids spend hours playing basketball, that personal connection is really important.

"Today's children have so much power to really make an impact in our world. Engaging kids in charitable initiatives creates a deeper bond within their own families and also brings them closer to those they are helping." For more information about Friends of the Orphans, visit www.friendsoftheorphans.org.


h summer vacation - who doesn't love the time away from the office? The fond memories made with loved ones last for years. Unfortunately, if you fund your vacation entirely with credit - without having a budget and a plan for paying the debt off quickly - you could bring home something more than just souvenirs and sunburn. You could come home with more debt.

Even a modest vacation for a family of four can cost thousands of dollars - and it's not uncommon for families to use credit to spread the cost of a vacation over several months, instead of paying for everything up front. This tactic can be good or bad for your credit, depending on how you pay off the debt and what your credit standing was before you went on vacation. Pay off your vacation debt quickly, and you could improve your credit standing. Credit bureaus consider total amount of outstanding debt and how reliably you make on-time payments as key factors in calculating your credit score. If you'll be relying on credit cards or even a short-term loan to fund your family's summer vacation, keep these credit-conscious points in mind: The best way to fund your vacation is by budgeting for it. Set aside a certain amount each month in a vacation account, so that when summer travel season arrives you'll have amassed enough cash to pay for most - if not all - of your travel expenses.

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he warm summer months provide long days full of possibilities and what's on many people's minds is traveling. The tradition of summer travel is still alive and well, and smart travelers know how to plan so they get the most for their dollar. As summer looms on the horizon, more and more people are catching the travel bug. According to recent numbers from the U.S. Travel Association/Ypartnership travel horizons survey, 7 million more U.S. adults expect to travel through July this

year than last year - thanks to more money available for travel and interest in leisure getaway deals. Whether you're planning a trip with the family, your girlfriends, or just your spouse, being money-wise doesn't mean having to cut corners on a vacation. Consider these insider travel tips to get the most out of your summer vacation plans: Eat smart and save Dining can be one of the most costly parts of taking a summer vacation. While enjoying a meal at a restaurant is a good thing, smart travelers limit how much they eat out - for example, just once a day - and eat other meals in. Booking accommodations with a kitchen might cost a bit more, but the savings of eating in throughout a trip can add up quickly. If you do like to eat out, a smart travel tip is to eat at local eateries and avoid the big tourist locations. Food is often cheaper and more authentic to the area.

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isters, we are living in a society where so many of us are searching and probing for the answers to this thing we call life. We are in a society where many of us are seeking to understand our purpose. We are changing our degree plans. We are changing our careers. We are changing our hairstyles. We are changing our dress to the latest trends. We have become serial daters: one month we’re with this guy and the next month with another man. Some of us are even changing to an alternative lifestyle. And you know why?

As women, we seek affirmation and praise. We want someone to approve of us. We hunger for protection and assurance. We strive for love and security. God has

designed for us to grow from babies to little girls, then from little girls to young ladies, and now, God wants you to blossom into a woman who is whole. Many of us do not realize that it is the trick of the devil to keep our purpose veiled, because the devil knows that true purpose is engendered in God, and that a woman who finds her true purpose will become Satan’s enemy.

We have heard and quoted many scriptures: “Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning,” “What the devil meant for evil, God meant it for good,” and “All things work together for the good of them who love God and are called according to His purpose.” The list is endless. While these scriptures bring us comfort and peace at times, it is a daily struggle to accept them as truth in the daily reality of our lives. Yes, we really want to believe our pain is passing and that one day our joy will be permanent. But wherever we are today, we are still asking God – Why?

Why am I having sleepless nights? Why am I still dealing with this hurt, rather than escaping from it? Why am I missing the mark of being a submissive wife and loving my husband? Why does my child continually disrespect me? Why do I keep going in and out of so many dysfunctional relationships?

Why are you feeling continually disappointed?

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Introduction (An Excerpt from “It Had to Happen”)


Why it is everyone is coming to you for the answers to their issue and you can’t even figure out your own? Why it is that every night when we lie in our beds, dark thoughts come against our minds?

We’re told, “You are nothing… If you would not have done this, that would not have happened… If you would have been a better this, they would not have done that…” and so on. Things are so tough right now you can’t even share with your girlfriends because you are the one who is “supposed to” have it together.

The truth of the matter is that we have been walking around, masking our feelings, and closing the door to our own thoughts about what we are really feeling. We avoid embracing the reality that everything we dream for has been shattered into pieces. We don’t have the will or desire to stoop down,

pick up the pieces, and put them together again. We are emotionally drained, physically tired and just going through the motions of life in a near comatose state.

Now that we have painted a picture of where you are in your struggles, what comes next? While a picture is worth a thousand words, it is merely a snapshot of where you are in time. It does not show how you are viewed at that particular moment in time. Now we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, not only to retrace our past steps, but to clearly see the direction of our future.

For the next several chapters, we will take this journey together and discover the answer to these questions. It is my prayer that you will be open to experiencing a life-changing paradigm that you have desperately tried to find. Together, we will explore the issues that have positively and negatively influenced our emotional behavior.

This is a book for healing, restoring and focusing on our relationship with God. We will explore the life of a woman in the Bible, whose story is told in the book of Mark chapter five. She intensely suffered for twelve years, but through determination and perseverance, obtained the help she desperately needed. This book was birthed out of a personal desire to offer practical insight into God’s healing power. Just like the woman in the fifth chapter of Mark, God does not discriminate in providing healing for those who are suffering. He will do the same for you, if you allow Him.

Please note my sisters, this book is meant for those who are ready to read it. It’s a voluntary, personal choice for women who say, “I’m feeling you,” “I know someone who needs this,” and “How can I help?” Now if this is handed to you by someone, continue reading it; they are sowing a seed into your life. Afterward, pass it on to someone else and sow a seed into their lives. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 3:6, “My work was to plant seed in your hearts, and another to water it, but it was God, not we, who made the garden grow in your hearts” (KJV). Remember, it had to happen.

Cynthia A. Patterson, Author, & Inspirational Speaker CEO & Founder, DOVE Ministries Inc. P.O. Box 722338 * Houston, TX 77272 (832) 323-DOVE (3683) www.dove-ministries.org www.facebook.com/doveministryinc www.dove-ministries.blogspot.com www.preparingwomenforpurpose.blogspot.com Inquiries requesting Cynthia Patterson for church, educational, or corporate speaking engagements, retreats, conferences or consultations send an email to [email protected].

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t is easy to become paralyzed with fear and do nothing. We are also paralyzed by our constant failures, or just not knowing what to do. Sitting, waiting, existing, and doing nothing allows disputes in our minds to escalate. But you know what? Today, right now you can win this dispute. And you know

how? Win by choosing to make the decision, by choosing to make the focus of your life knowing God and by making God your purpose in life. If you were to make that decision, I guarantee that it would be completely life changing. You will never be the same.

Sisters, in order for us to receive full deliverance we have to be connected spiritually to God. I truly believe when you are in a desperate state it will cause you to seek the Lord wholeheartedly. It is when your backs are against the wall and when you are in a place where you don’t know what to do, that is when we are forced to make a decision to lean on God or turn further away from Him. This is what I believe happened in the case of our woman with the issue of blood. Based upon what she heard about Jesus, she was motivated to make a decision. The decision changed her life forever.

I believe positioning yourself for purpose is predicated on your next decision. In the book of Ruth, we can see an example of this type of determination through two devoted friends Ruth and Naomi. I am encouraged through Ruth because here we have a young woman who was a princess. She is the great grand-daughter of King Eglon of Moab. She was married to Mahlon who later died and now she is a young widow. She is faced with a situation that is hopeless. She has no husband, no money, and no means to take care of herself.

I don’t know if you are aware of this, but in those days widows had no standing in the community and were totally dependent upon the good will of their families and friends for survival. It was the duty of the Priests to look after widows and orphans, but there was no such provision in Moab because there was famine in the land.

But something happens to change her destiny through the wisdom of her mother-in-law Naomi. Chapter 1 verses 6-7 says, “One day she got herself together, she and her two daughters-in-law, to leave the country of Moab and set out for home; she had heard that God had been pleased to visit his people and give them food. And so she started out from the place she had been living, she and her two daughters-in-law with her, on the road back to the land of Judah” (Message Bible). Sisters, feeling sorry for yourselves or continue to wallow in your pity parties is not going to help you. Naomi’s action is what I call decisive faith – faith that says, “I have to make the decision and get myself together.” She received a word God was blessing the people and decided it is time to take a step of faith towards her destiny.

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Make A Sound Decision to Change (An Excerpt from “It Had to Happen”)


This is one of the problems we face as women. When we have things that block our perspective on what is going on, we can be so close to God, but yet so far away. We can avoid the consequences of poor decisions by taking God’s word seriously. You may think you have been rejected, excluded, cutoff and shutout but I want to encourage you that God wants to put a word down in your spirit that will enable you to get up and make a decision to begin moving toward your deliverance.

After examining her situation, Ruth refuses to take “no” as her final answer and decides to leave her current state and go. She decided to go with Naomi to Bethlehem. Ruth did not allow herself to be paralyzed by her lack of a husband. She understood God’s promised provision and was willing to position herself for purpose. She understood it would take acts of obedience and diligence and was able to receive the blessings of God.

Ruth was able to discern when her season was up. In Ruth 1:16 the scripture says, “But Ruth replied, ‘Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.’ ” She realized she was in a difficult place because there was a famine. You have to shift your focus. Quit looking at your situation and start anticipating your blessings. Don’t be so preoccupied with your current situation that you don’t see beyond it. For example, if you’re having problems with your job, look beyond it. If you are having difficulties in a relationship, get past it.

Or are you like Oprah? Who was so preoccupied with her situation she could not discern the blessings ahead. Oprah made a decision to turn and go back. Oprah was a woman full of unbelief and empty of wisdom. She made a mistake on making a now decision on a then experience. She was limiting her future to her past. She had more faith in her lack than she had in the promise. Sisters when you do that, you are limiting what you could be based upon what you have been. Just like our sister Oprah, you become preoccupied with problems and situations, when you should be looking at opportunities.

Instead of focusing on negative, develop an attitude of expectancy. To say you were born this way and you will never change ~ negative. To say this is how I am and it is what it is ~ negative. Your current situation isn’t the destination, but a chance to alter the course to get there. You have to take a stand and be bold enough to say like Ruth, “No is not an option,” and declare, “I’m going all the way. I am moving forward!”

Cynthia A. Patterson, Author, & Inspirational Speaker CEO & Founder, DOVE Ministries Inc. P.O. Box 722338 * Houston, TX 77272 (832) 323-DOVE (3683) www.dove-ministries.org www.facebook.com/doveministryinc www.dove-ministries.blogspot.com www.preparingwomenforpurpose.blogspot.com Inquiries requesting Cynthia Patterson for church, educational, or corporate speaking engagements, retreats, conferences or consultations send an email to [email protected].

http://www.dove-ministries.org/

http://www.facebook.com/doveministryinc

http://www.dove-ministries.blogspot.com/

http://www.preparingwomenforpurpose.blogspot.com/

mailto:[email protected]


Art

Elizabeth Jose has lived in Taos, New Mexico

for five years and is a member of the Taos

Society of Portrait Artists. An accomplished

portrait artist, she was inspired by the

breathtaking scenery of Taos to begin

painting landscapes about 4 years ago, and

has already had critical acclaim for her work.

Her work is represented by Sage Fine Art

Gallery in Taos.

Jose says that moving to Taos in 2005

rekindled her love of painting and she has

made art her main priority since settling in

the area. 'I have always been a most

curious 'people-watcher,' so it is no surprise

that I am drawn to portraiture' says Jose.

She finds inspiration in her new mountain

home, 'Taos' truly breathtaking scenery

makes it a joy to live here. Capturing the

colors of the changing seasons keeps me

inspired to go out with my easel and

paints, even throughout the cold winters

we have here. My deep pleasure from the

beauty of nature and the fascinating

variety of the human experience instills the

hope that I can share that pleasure,

through my vision.'

Credits: ElizabethJose.com ”Reflective Glow”

“I enjoy the process

of trying to capture

not only the

idiosyncratic features

of the person but also

some aspect of their

energy and character.”

Credits: ElizabethJose.com ”Leaning”


Culture

The production is an international collaboration among Asian-American artists including Mai Vang, a

Hmong American Choreographer and Artist Director, Ange Hwang, a Chinese American writer, Kang

Vang, a Hmong American Theater Director, with the Artists from China – Teng Li and Zou Mei from

CHINA NATIONAL ACROBATIC TROUPE.

Alvin Ailey said that

one of America’s

richest treasures

was the cultural

heritage of the

African-American

"sometimes

sorrowful,

sometimes jubilant,

but always

hopeful." This

enduring classic is a

tribute to that

heritage and to

Ailey’s genius.

Revelations Using African-American spirituals, song-sermons, gospel songs and holy

blues--this suite fervently explores the places of deepest grief and holiest joy in the soul.


"The success of a steak dinner starts with the cut and quality of the beef, but ultimately rests with the

preparation," says Kristin Thornton of The Double R Ranch Co. "We take great pains to hand select and

age our cuts of beef, so we also provide our customers with detailed cooking instructions to ensure a great

dining experience." The steakhouse method also provides ample time to open a bottle of red wine and let

it breathe, and Thornton thinks you can't go wrong with a big red from California. "Cabernet Sauvignon is a

natural complement to a decadent rib eye or tenderloin," says Michael Martini, Master winemaker at the

longstanding Louis M. Martini(R) Winery in California's Napa Valley. "Its full body stands up to the richness

of the cut, and the simplicity of a quality steak provides a remarkable canvas for illustrating the wine's

complexities." "The steakhouse experience doesn't need to have a luxury price tag," notes Martini, "and

just the right Cabernet Sauvignon can cost less than $20 per bottle."

Epicurean

How to turn your house into the

finest steakhouse


Style


SOPHISTICATED INTENTIONS

REPUBLIC OF FOREIGNER (ROF) is a Nigerian apparel brand established with

the aim of bringing out the spirit of freedom in all the ladies out there!

Sisters, Carmen and Selina Sutherland, are the creative forces behind Republic

Of Foreigner. Their designs are inspired by folklore, Afrobeat culture, vintage

relics, and exude a mutual love of film, art, and design. Operating from their

hometown of Lagos, Nigeria, this bohemian inspired fashion duo produce

eclectic designs for the modern hippie.

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