SAFE's Appreciation Event this Friday | Please support

Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment This Friday is SAFE's 4th Appreciation Event Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at http://tinyurl.com/safeappreciation SAFE is proud to celebrate four years of assisting survivors of domestic violence reach their goals of financial self-sufficiency. SAFE's 4th Annual Appreciation Event will be held, Friday, July 30, 2010 Detroit Historical Museum 5401 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Tickets ~ $25.00 Please Click Below to Purchase Your Ticket! Click Here to Access SAFE's 4th Annual Appreciation Event's Website and for ticket information Click Here for Event Promotional Video www.NewSafeStart.org

event: Kim Coles at Fuller Woman Expo Sept 18th

The International Fuller Woman Expo with Keynote Speaker Kim Coles - Promoted by Urban Life Promo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2010 The International Fuller Woman Expo with Keynote Speaker Kim Coles September 18, 2010 Mention URBAN LIFE PROMO and 20% percent off of vendor and sponsorship levels! Detroit, MI- We are proud to invite you to be a part of the 4th Annual International Fuller Woman Expo held onSeptember 18, 2010 at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Downtown-Detroit, Michigan. The Fuller Woman Network is dedicated to empowering women to recognize her internal and external beauty; to educate and motivate through workshops and seminars while providing information on the products and/or services available to them through companies around the country. In 2008, hundreds of vendors, exhibitors, models, presenters, performers and patrons descended on The Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, Ontario to be apart of, the first ever plus size consumer trade show for women in Canada, The Fuller Woman Expo. In 2009, following another successful expo in Toronto, we launched the International Fuller Woman Expo at the St Regis Hotel in Detroit, Michigan. We were honored to have as our keynote speaker Personal Power Expert Mrs. Delores Pressley, founder of Plus USA Woman Beauty Pageant and Convention and The Born Successful Institute. For our inaugural event , hundreds of people from across the country were in attendance. We had sponsors from all around the world who supported this worthwhile event. Media outlets in the Detroit Metropolitan area joined us in the celebration such as the Detro it Free Press and The Michigan Chronicle with features in the Detroit Fashion Pages and on Fox 2 News . In 2010, we are pleased to welcome talk show host, comedian and actress Ms. Kim Coles as our keynote speaker.She is best known for her portrayal of Sinclair on the hit telev ision show, "Living Single" , a role that garnered her 4 NAACP Image award nominations. Ms. Coles is the host of the popular game show "Pay it Forward" on BET., making her the 1st African American Woman to ever host a primetime game show . Ms. Coles is also the co-host of "My Black is Beautiful", a talk show also on B.E.T. that celebrates the diverse and unique qualities in African American women. To add to the many posit ive initiatives she is involved with, Ms. Coles will speak at the Fuller Woman Expo about her latest empowerment series for women called , "G.I.F.T.S." , an acronym for Gratitude, Intention, Forgiveness, Triumph and Self love. This unique series is geared toward unleashing the potential we have inside of all of us. Don't miss your opportunity to connect with products and services that cater to the "Fuller" woman, from the inside out. You will be recharged, motivated and inspired by the workshops and seminars that will be presented from leading authorities from across the country. A staple in the expo in both Canada and the United States is the "Curves in Motion" fashion showcase (sponsored last year by Lane Bryant Outlet) featuring designers and talent from around the world . We are excited to welcome as our host of "Curves in Motion" the Executive Producer of Full Figured Fashion week and Executive Director of the Plus Academy-DETROIT Gwen DeVoe. Prepare to once again be pampered in the "Curvy Girl Lounge" with free massages, free make over's, free gifts and much more! For more information regarding sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities, please visit the "Detroit Edition" tab on our website www.thefullerwomanexpo.com. For the latest news and information, follow us on Twitter: @fullerwoman expo and jo in our Facebook fan page: International Fuller Woman Network. Cassandra Jones-McBryde US Director and Executive Producer P.O. Box 18393 River Rouge , MI 48218 313.850.4507 thefullerwomanexpo@gmail.com Stephanie Penn-Danforth Assistant US Director and Co-Producer P.O. Box 18393 River Rouge , MI 48218 313.492 .1991 presstfwe@gmail.com

Join me on #BTR at 7pm with Lady Serenity

Don't forget tonight at 7pm EST on BTR join myself and Rachel Berry. Don't be upset. Scott Pilgrim's not gonna be there. But come on over and listen, ask questions and pick my brain! See you then!

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Upcoming Episodes Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things
Host: Lady Serenity


Category: Writing

Call-in Number: (347) 838-9657

Come join the 'Cliff Hanger Queen' Sylvia Hubbard as she have a sister-chat with Lady Serenity on another segment of 'Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things'

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Don't forget tonight at 7pm EST on BTR join myself and Rachel Berry. Don't be upset. Scott Pilgrim's not gonna be there. But come on over and listen, ask questions and pick my brain! See you then!

http://ping.fm/57LwZ

Upcoming Episodes Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things
Host: Lady Serenity


Category: Writing

Call-in Number: (347) 838-9657

Come join the 'Cliff Hanger Queen' Sylvia Hubbard as she have a sister-chat with Lady Serenity on another segment of 'Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary Things'

If you miss, audio is always available for download.

http://ping.fm/nYqxd

Monday Motivation - "Get Out of Your Own Way!" with Author, Monica Marie Jones

Monday Motivation  Get Out of Your Own Way Take a moment to envision where you want to be in life.  Where do you want to live?  What do you want to look like? How do you want to feel emotionally?  What kind of car do you want to drive? How much money do you want to make?  What do you want the state of your business to be? What do you want for your family? Now, think about the thing or things that are holding you back from where we want to be.  If we are completely honest with ourselves we will admit that our largest obstacle is often the person that we look at in the mirror every day. There are several ways that we get in our own way.  The most obvious is not believing in our own abilities thus allowing fear, doubt, negative self-talk and procrastination dictate our futures.  If we do that, we know it...but I want to call out some of the other hidden and sometimes subconscious things that we do to sabotage ourselves. 1.    Burning the Candle at Both Ends and In the Middle! When you have a vision or a goal that you've set for yourself, it's a natural tendency for those that are driven to want to grind and give it all we've got.  The problem is that sometimes we go so far as to give it what we don't have as well.   I remember the first and only time that I ever ran out of gas in my car.  I was ripping and running all day, and I actually had the money.  I was just so busy pushing my agenda to the limit that I never set aside the few moments that it would take to refuel.  So as a result, there I was, in the middle of the freeway, at midnight, out of gas.  So now, not only was I held back, I was brought to a screeching halt.  I went from doing too much to not being able to do anything at all. There are two things to keep in mind if this sounds like you.  First of all, you won't be good to anyone or anything if you are burnt out mentally, physically and emotionally.  That purpose or calling that has been placed on your life will be placed on hold and you will be placed on a stretcher or a hospital bed.  And finally....challenge God and allow him the opportunity to show you all that He can do for you.   Trust that He's right there next to you on the battle field of life.  Faith takes work, but even God rested. 2.    Spending Time Talking About What You Can't Do and Doing What You Don't Want to Do. I went to see author, ReShonda Tate Billingsley speak the other day, and one of the many things that she said that stood out to me was, "Every minute spent talking about what you can't do is a minute that could be spent doing it." This rings so true! We spend SO much time talking about what we can't do and why we can't do it.  Those minutes, hours, days and weeks could be spent taking action on the plan that is burning inside of us.  On the same note, we often spend just as much time doing things that we know we don't want to do.  Perhaps it's that job that you hate and you know that deep down in your heart, if you step out on faith and leave it, God will have something even greater waiting for you.  Maybe it's all of those things that you do to help others reach their goals and realize their dreams...which is great...but what about you? Start thinking of your moments as money in a bank account that will disappear if you don't spend it or invest it. Think of every hour as one million dollars.  You get the same amount each day, Twenty-four million dollars, and how you use it is up to you.   Will you use it wisely?  Will you waste it?  Or will you go too hard with it and fall into burning that candle at both ends and in the middle? There are several other factors that contribute to you getting in your own way of that future that you want including the company that you keep, your willingness to give, how you manage what you are given and so on.  I just wanted to give you the two above to ponder and digest.  If they hit home for you take a step or two TODAY to make shift in a different direction.  Take a path that is clear of obstacles.  Get out of your own way!   Cardio Kickboxing Tuesday July 20, 20019 6pm to 7pm Rhema Health Care 17800 Northland Park Ct. #103 Southfield, MI 48075 ***ONLY $5!*** This one hour class is a comprehensive fitness experience to music so good that it makes you forget that you are exercising....Sort of ;) The class is designed in a way so that all fitness levels are welcome and will benefit. -Warm Up ...-Stretch -Cardio Kickboxing -Ab/Core Workout -Strength Training -Cool Down/St...retch -Relaxation/Breathing Techniques Copies of all of Monica Marie Jones' books will be available for only $10 each.

1st Annual Walk for Marriage and Family Reminder

Marriage Resource Center Presents...   the 1st Annual Walk for Marriage and Family Upcoming Events 1st Annual Walk for Marriage and Family Event Sponsors Vendor tables and corporate sponsorships available!   Call Aleta Curry or Jenny McDonald at 313-278-4400 or send an e-mail to marketing@mimarriage.org. Quick Links Walk Info Pledge Form Walker Pre-Registration Sponsor a Walker Volunteer Form Corporate Sponsor Vendor Application Join Our Mailing List! Walk for Marriage and Family Details    Who:  Anyone that supports marriages and families can participate as a walker, captain, volunteer, donor, vendor or corporate sponsor  What:  Walkathon for marriage and family Where:  Detroit RiverWalk When:  Saturday, July 31- check-in starts at 8am with walk starting at 9am, rain or shin Why:  To support marriage and families in our communities- all proceeds will go to provide singles and couples with the tools for strengthening our most vital institution- the family   How to participate Before the walk...   Walkers: Register at Walker Registration.  Print off a copy of the pledge form at Pledge Form.  Solicit sponsors and collect donations.  Submit donations to captain or MRC on or before July 28th.    *If you don't have a captain, please attend the meeting on Saturday, July 24 from 12-2pm at the MRC office.  At the meeting you will receive an informational packet with route and other items.*   Captains:  Register at Captain Registration.  Obtain commitment from others to walk.  Provide pledge forms for your walkers at Pledge Form.  Collect donations from walkers.  Submit donations to MRC on or before July 28th.    *Attend Captain's meeting on Saturday, July 17 from 12-2pm at the MRC.*   *Attend meeting on Saturday, July 24 from 12-2pm at the MRC to receive informational packets for you and your walkers.*   Volunteers: Register at Volunteer Registration.  Help promote the event by posting flyers everywhere you can.  Stop by the MRC to pick up some flyers or send an e-mail to marketing@mimarriage.org to get an electronic coppy sent to you.    *Attend the volunteer meeting on Saturday, July 17 from 12-2pm at the MRC.*   *Attend meeting on Saturday, July 24 from 12-2 at the MRC.*   Corporate Sponsors: Register at Corporate Sponsorship.  Follow instructions provided.   Vendors: Register at Vendor Application.  Then follow the instructions.    Donors:  You may donate at this link Donations or call our office and we can send you a donation envelope.   Day of walk...   Walkers and Captains: Check-in is from 8-9am.  Walk starts at 9am, rain or shine.  Walkers wear white t-shirts and captains wear purple, if possible.   Volunteers: Perform duties that have been given to you.  Arrive at least 15 minutes before start of shift.  Please wear a yellow shirt.   Corporate Sponsors: Set-up table by 8:30am, if part of package.  Tables will be placed around Rivard Park for sponsors.   Rivard Park is located at 1340 E. Atwater, north of GM Renaissance Center. Vendors: Set-up by 8:30am.  Tables will be placed around Rivard Park for vendors.   Rivard Park is located at 1340 E. Atwater, north of GM Renaissance Center.     Enjoy the walk! Important Dates for Walk July 17 for captains and volunteers- informational meeting at MRC office   July 24 for volunteers, captains and any walker that doesn't have a captain- receive informational packet at MRC office   July 28- Turn in money on or before this date to your captain or MRC office. (We will still collect money on the day of event but would like to get it beforehand)   July 31- WALK- Rain or Shine Location of Our Office MRC office is located at 23400 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn.  It is at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Outer Drive in the Village Plaza.  We're in suite P18. 100 T-shirts to Give Out! The first 100 walkers and/or captains to raise $100 will receive a t-shirt.  All funds must be received by July 28 by the MRC to be eligible.  Money will be collected on the day of the event but will not be able to receive a t-shirt.  T-shirts will be distributed on the day of the walk.  Good luck!        If you wish to participate in this walk in any way, please contact our office at 313-278-4400 or send an e-mail to MRCwalk@mimarriage.org.   More information is also available on our website at www.mimarriage.org.   We thank you in advance for your support of this wonderful cause!

Is It REALLY Cheaper To Keep Her? Find out by getting your tickets NOW!

When a married couple is ready to call it quits, they always want different things. Raymond Mays (Brian McKnight) wants a divorce and Morgan Mays (Vivica A. Fox) wants alimony. When the fed-up judge bangs her gavel, she decides Morgan doesn't deserve half... she deserves it all. Morgan gets everything-the house, Raymond's retirement, and some would say even his self-esteem, leaving him with nothing but the thought; it would have been cheaper to keep her. Raymond has two options to prevent him from paying alimony: kill Morgan or get her married off to someone else. As ex-husband and ex-love face off with each other, broken hearts will get revenge and hearts and marital matrimony will collide only to discover if it's easier to love her as his wife.  TOUR DATES Los Angeles CA, The Wiltern, September 30 - October 2 Las Vegas NV, Planet Hollywood, September 18 Phoenix, AZ, Dodge Theater, September 19 Bakersfield, CA, Rabobank Theater, September 21 Fresno, CA, Saroyan Theatre, September 22 Oakland, CA, Paramount Theatre, September 23-25 Sacramento, CA, Memorial Auditorium, September 26 Roanoke, VA, Roanoke Civic Center, October 6 Raleigh, NC, Memorial Auditorium, October 7 Greensboro, NC, War Memorial Auditorium, October 8 Portsmouth, VA, Willett Hall, October 9-10   *Detroit, MI, Music Hall Center, October 12-17* (Motorcoach package available - www.t-rose.com)   Kansas City MO, Music Hall Kansas City, October 21-22 St. Louis, MO, Chaifetz Arena, October 23 Indianapolis, IN, Murat Theatre, October 24 Baltimore, MD, Murphy Fines Arts Center at Morgan State, October 28-31 Macon, GA, Macon Centreplex, November 3 Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Civic Center, November 4-6 Augusta, GA, Bell Auditorium, November 7 Philadelphia, PA, Merriam Theater, November 10-14 Chicago, IL, Auditorium Theatre, November 18-21 E-Promotion Provided by:   T. ROSE Entertainment, LLC WWW.T-ROSE.COM 517-410-6492   BOOK BY WRITER AND PRODUCER:

Event: Honoring Individuals and Supporting SAFE

Sisters Acquiring Financial Empowerment We are pleased to announce the honorees for SAFE's 4th Appreciation Event! SAFE is proud to celebrate four years of assisting survivors of domestic violence reach their goals of financial self-sufficiency. Please join us in recognizing the volunteers and supporters that have made our community based programs possible. In addition, the "Acquisition Award" will be presented to SAFE program participants that are 'Rising Above Their Expectations' to recover from the economic effects of domestic violence. SAFE's 4th Annual Appreciation Event Honorees  For additional information about each honoree, please click on their name Media Partner ·     Myett Risker Photography ·     OPES Media Company, LLC ·      I-Multimedia Services Business Advisor of the Year Award ·      Leighton Duncan, CPA - Duncan Advisors SAFE Client of the Year "Acquisition Award" ·      Jennifer H. ·      Mo'Nae R. Corporate Partner of the Year ·      MGM Grand ·      Zonta Club of Southfield Area Volunteer of the Year ·      Peter Rochon - SAFE's Web Designer Click Below to Purchase Your Ticket! Click Here to Access SAFE's 4th Annual Appreciation Event's Website and for ticket information Click Here for Event Promotional Video Click below to for information regarding sponsorship and silent auctions and donations to support SAFE Click here to access sponsorship package Click Here to Access Past Editions of SAFE's Newsletters