Empowering Women to Their Next Level, May 1

click thru for details Empowering Women to Their Next Level, May 1   2nd Annual Women's Empowerment Conference Butterfly Bash Sunday, May 1, 2011 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Belle Isle Casino Casino Way and Sunset Drive Detroit, MI 48207 Anqunette Jamison, Fox 2 News Jessica Care Moore, Artist Extraordinaire Sharon Harris, Lupus Alliance of America Shanie 'D', Comedian TRANSFORMATION Panel Gabby Farmer, Cancer Survivor - Relay For Life, Detroit Dr. Velonda Thompson, Nutritionist Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney, C.E.O & Medical Director for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan Chapter, Inc. Minister Linda Lowery SHE'S Empowered Honorees Dr. Deborah Smith Pollard, Monica Marie Jones, and Lazet Michaels Boatmon Presentation Valencia Hamilton, Body and Mind Fitness FREE Massages by Irene's Myomassology Institute and Health Screenings by DMC Transformation Ceremony Give-A-Ways Butterfly themed Fashion Show featuring textile artist: Loretta Oliver, Judy Sledge, Carol Harris, Modell, Geneva with International Bazaar and Sandra Epps. Additional fashions created by Ralph Taylor (The Carnival Clothier), Celeste Couture Hats and the Black Dress The mission of SHE'S Empowered is to uplift women - mind, body and spirit and to encourage them to live their dreams. We are calling for all Women especially those who may have suffered tremendous odds due to disease, foreclosure, job losses, domestic violence and or other factors are encouraged to attend this event to begin their journey to success. The purpose of the Butterfly Bash is to ignite women with inspiration... A portion of the proceeds will go to LNFMSF, Inc. 501(c) 3 to help young adults with lupus attend an accredited school. Sponsors: Moore Black Press, Jewelry by Doll, The Black Dress, Ralph Taylor and Sandy's Land. Sandra Epps established SHE'S Empowered (Sisters Helping Encourage Sisters) based on her pass struggles with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and the negative impact it had on her self esteem. The Women's Empowerment Conference Butterfly Bash goal is to provide women with inspiration via tools, tips and testimonies, and to create awareness of lupus. May is the month of rebirth, and it is Lupus Awareness Month. The butterfly symbolizes the rash that appears on the face of a lupus patient, it also signifies freedom, growth, prosperity and transformation. Ticket Outlets: Sweet Potato Sensation, 17337 Lasher Rd, 313-532-7996 Eric's I've Been Framed, 16527 Livernois, 313-861-9263 Texture by Nefertiti, 4147 Cass, 313-831-4771 The Black Dress, 87 E. Canfield, 313-833-7795 VENDORS: Painting with a Twist, Face Saver Cosmetic, Diamon's Bath-N-Body, LLC; Jewelry by Doll, Crown and Glowry, SALIKAS, Soul Purpose, and Art by Donald Calloway.   Artist Presentation by Timonthy Orikri and Zawadi.