Lady Renee
Ms. Clerk  also known as "Lady Renee," is the Founder and CEO of Women Destined For Greatness, Inc., which is a faith based, for profit organization. 
Her mission is to help women to discover and fulfill their life's purpose and thereby live a functional, productive, enriching, and fulfilling life.  This is accomplished through a variety of empowerment workshops, seminars, and horizon expanding theme parties and events. 
she has formed Purposeful Living Audio Club in which members receive 12 CD's annually, one every month that will inspire and equip them to live a functional, productive, enriching, and fulfilling life. 
She is committed and passionate about helping women to be the best they can be.  She collaborates with organizations, institutions, and agencies that work with women who are in transition from domestic violence, homelessness, welfare to college/work, and from prison back into society.

www.womendestined4greatness.org

www.blogtalkradio.com/sistersempoweringsisters

Bridgette L. Collins

Fitness coach Bridgette Collins is the author of Imagine Living Healthier: Mind, Body and Soul, an entertaining and inspiring book that uses fictional characters to motivate readers to make healthy lifestyle choices.
 
Through her coaching business, MAC Fitness (Making-A-Commitment to Fitness), Bridgette combines her background in human resources and program development with her training as a certified personal trainer to inspire her clients to incorporate healthier lifestyle habits.
 
A motivational speaker and facilitator, Bridgette travels throughout the country delivering a message that empowers audiences to avoid the physical, financial and emotional consequences of physical inactivity and poor nutritional habits.  She writes a health column for Crux Magazine, a lifestyle magazine featuring information and inspiration to enable readers to reach their God-given potential, and has also served as a fitness consultant for an Internet radio station and an online lifestyle management program.
 
For additional information about Coach Collins, visit her at www.imaginelivinghealthier.com or www.myspace.com/bridgettelcollins.

 Cheryl Donovan
Acclaimed author, inspirational speaker, and compelling advocate for personal empowerment.
 Her book Women What the Hell are You Thinking remained in the top 10 of Amazons Hot New Releases during it’s first two months of publication.
She is the founder of A Virtuous Woman-31 whose programs seek to help women discover their true worth. Cheryl is a proven Entrepreneur.
She not only founded A Virtuous Woman-31, she is also the founder of the Health Risk Management Group which has been responsible for the provision of preventive health care services for over 10,000 at-risk youth and their families. Cheryl’s internet radio talk show Worth More than Rubies reaches thousands of listeners each Friday and has impacted women all across the nation.

CHOSEN THE POET
This Spoken word Poet has performed alongside some of the greatest poets and Hip Hop Artists of our time. From The International rock band "RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE to SAMMIE the world R&B sensation, To the Tony award winning Def Poets on Broadway. This young native from Liberty New York has been writing since to age of 13 he has made impacts on the structural blueprints used to build historical moments.
As A touring artists for the last 3 years he has performed in over 15 different states and dozens of colleges. In 2006 at the age of 18 CHOSEN was not only billed at the Nuyorican for a show that sold out over 200 tickets but the Fresh Like also presented Me, him with the “Best Youth of the year Award” an organization helping inner city youth through Hip Hop.
In late 2006 on his second U.S Tour CHOSEN THE POET ranked in at 2nd place as one of the top 10 poets to compete in the D.C Baltimore area. Not only is he making noise on stage but also on the air. That same year CHOSEN THE POET aired on MTV, HBO and B.E.T.
 Current projects include his first poetry book entitled “The Struggle Within” and his debut on the upcoming film on underground Hip Hop and Poetry due to be released soon. And with his Mixtape CD out entitled " MY LIFE MY STORY VOL 1".

Tekeah C. Scott aka Green Tea
Many people hear the sultry, soul- filled voice of Green Tea, and seem to be an overwhelmed by her positive and heartfelt messages in her songs whether, the piece is original or another's artist's work.

At a very young age, Green Tea began singing in the church. As she matured, her love of music extended far beyond gospel.  Influenced by the culture and community of DC, soul, jazz, rhythm and blues, opera, classical, and rock & roll were added to her repertoire.  Green Tea's love for music has continued to expand and develop throughout the years.  Not only is she an avid listener of music, but she is a poetic speaker through music.  She speaks of experiences learned through life, which makes it VERY easy for audiences to relate to her musically. Green Tea's music focuses on the soul of the individual: the mind, will, and emotions, while her delivery sets the tone for growth, power, and love.

Green Tea's debut album, Have a Cup of Green Tea Dosage I: Shades of Green, illustrates the power of music. Depicted as the soundtrack for everyday life, Green Tea pours in her heart and soul and captures the hearts of the people.  Green Tea continues to hone her craft to perpetuate the notion that music has the power to break an impoverished mindset.

So, no matter the time or day, good or bad - pause, and have a cup of Green Tea.

After all, its good for the soul.

Discography
Have A Cup of Green Tea Dosage I: Shades of Green
www.myspace.com/greenteasoul
www.have-a-cup.com
www.cdbaby.com/cd/greenteamusic

Links

http://www.have-a-cup.com

Lexy Dove

Straight From The Horses Mouth

"I was born in the ghetto, and

raised by the streets

Where the strong survive-

and perished are the weak

In and out of jail before

my life had truly begun

Back then, my best friend,

was a buck and a gun!"

Lexy Dove

"Straight From the Horses Mouth" is a monologue created by Lexy Dove -a recovering addict.

For over 30 years, Lexy has struggled with a life of drug addiction, crime, and prison. 

Lexy takes you inside the mind of an addict and reveals the insanity of drug abuse. 
In this piece, he shows you through individual characters the real behaviors of alcoholism, heroin, and crack/cocaine.

Lexy has seen first hand how drug and alcohohol abuse plays a major role in Domestic Violence and Abuse, as well as major behavior issues.

Rather than allow his circumstances to define him- Lexy has decided to devote his life to educating and warning  the youth about the effects and consequences of drug addiction.

In his own words:

"Whether or not this tactic will work or not? We will see!  All I know is that I'm going to do what I can to help someone not make some of the same bad decisions I did.  And if I can save just one, then it was well worth it. Mission Accomplished!" 

  

YOU DON'T WANT TO

MISS THIS!!!!

Kia Calloway -

R&B, hip hop, and pop singer.
She is not just any Baltimore woman with stars in her eyes. Her father was killed before she was born. Her mother used drugs and died of HIV when she was a teenager. 'A lot of artists have two parents by their side,' she said. 'I didn't have that. The only thing that I did was I prayed and I prayed and I prayed. And I followed my heart. And I kept at it.'
She formed her own management group - Calloway Management.  She independently released her first album last year, titled It's Not A Game. .
Calloway performs mostly local shows, doing a lot of 'Baltimore Believe' events and AIDS benefits, while also singing at clubs and schools. 'I believe in giving back to the community,' she said.
She hopes that she can serve as a role model to young women in Baltimore, young women like her, who grew in unfortunate circumstances.
More Info On kia calloway and for her latest music: www.myspace.com/kiacalloway

Johnaa (Ja-nay)
A lyricist/songwriter who personifies love, hope, struggle and pain through her honest, rough-edged, metaphorical lyrics.
 In December of 1997, Johnaa' won 1st place in an audition for "Tour de France", an international hip-hop show in Paris, France, there she performed with recording artist Tonya Blunt.
Other venues she has performed include the Lincoln Theatre, numerous talent shows, and with DC go-go bands and local open mics.
She has also been featured in several hip-hop competitions and local video music cable productions.
Recently she performed as one of 5 semi-finalists in the Pantene Pro-Voice Competition held in Central Park, New York City. 
Johnaa’, has established her own publishing company called PumpkinSeed Entertainment, LLC and is in the process of releasing a screen-play. Johnaa has been an active soloist. Her songs speak about a women's everyday life.

Tonya Blount
Tonya Blount is a woman walking in her destiny. As a domestic violence survivor and noted advocate she travels throughout the country ministering to battered women.  She is an award-winning author of Leaving the Wilderness, Jay's Mansion and Cha-Ching and her forthcoming memoir, The Resurrection of Me will be released in April 2008.  Tonya is also a playwright, and television talk show host of The Tonya Blount Show which aired on FOX in Central Virginia and will air in New York City late 2007.   You can visit Tonya at www.thetonyablountshow.com or www.tonyablount.com

W.O.M.E.N. E.O., Inc
Demetra Reid - President/Ceo
This is a women's organization created for and dedicated to embracing, enlightening, empowering, educating and engaging others. Our chapters are set up in your communities to advance W.O.M.E.N. E.O., Inc.'s primary mission to be the difference as a community.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation committed to uniting to assist others by donating food, time, clothing and funds. Located in 14 states and soon to be national, and then international.

our vision:
Uniting women
Networking and promoting individuals with a shared vision
Inspiring entrepeneurism
Teaching the Word of God
Initiating change and positive growth
Navigating and creating exceptional opportunities
Giving back to the community

http://womeneoinc.mentorsclub.com/

womens.group@yahoo.com

http://www.myspace.com/womeneo

Aaron  Anwar Smith

 As an author and a singles and relationship consultant, Aaron Anwar Smith vigorously pursues his goal to help others through strategic methods of recognition and understanding, and motivates the masses to consistently search within for a better ways of living. He does this by bringing direct attention to many honorable principles and methodical aspects of physical and spiritual relations. 

As a cancer survivor and a defiant to negative living, he excels only to maintain his walk on the road of righteousness and to serve others in their quest for freedom and happiness.

To Read More About Mr. Smith and to Contact Him, Please Visit www.AaronAnwarSmith.com

theauthor@aaronanwarsmith.com

 Kijuana Chinette
“The Making of a Diva”

Kijuana Chinette Nelson is the Executive Director for The Original Paper Dolls (TOPD), a fashion styling and image consulting company. We provide several life-changing workshops and seminars for women.
Kijuana Chinette is an expert in motivating the full-figured community, and motivates every woman to celebrate herself and appreciate that she is specially handcrafted and wonderfully made. Every woman, with the help of the Kijuana Chinette, will discover her true “Diva-tude”.
Kijuana Chinette is a full figured “DIVA”. She is a motivational speaker, runway coach, fashion show producer and event planner.  Kijuana Chinette began her career as the only full-figured model in most of the runway shows in which she had participated and has never been afraid to express her “Diva-tude”. Kijuana Chinette has been pushing for full-figured appreciation every since.  She always encourages full- figured models to attend any audition.  Kijuana Chinette’s confidence shows that this Diva has her mind, body and soul in divine order with her outer beauty.  Her seminars will make you forget all of the negative things you thought about yourself and provide a positive self-image that will not allow you to tolerate negative energy again. 

Kijuana Chinette was born to motivate and educate.  She has a BA degree in Human Growth and Development.  She shares any knowledge and inspiration she can to all willing receivers.  Her credits include runway shows for Fashion Café at Rockefeller Center in NY,  Jimi Holloway on Broadway,  Ray Allen’s Ray of Hope Foundation annual benefit, All-Star Fashion show with Favrit Underwear, Ashley Stewart Stores, Lane Bryant Stores, Wilson’s Leather, Xavier Furs, Mano Swartz Furs, Kent Fisher furs, Designers Felicia Dietrich, E. Banister and Oliver Blake.  Kijuana’s fashion styling and fashion show production include, P& T Annual Designers Expo, Marvelous Marva Productions Annual Aids Benefit Show, Fashion on Charles 2004,Geminii Models Full-Figured Miss Metropolitan 2005, The Full Figured Diva Academy Tour 2006 and 2007.

Kijuana’s mission is to empower women of all sizes to love themselves and to make taking a care of “YOU” your lifestyle. Her focus is to teach other women to value their self-worth and not settle for less.