In Celebration and Recognition of Women’s History Month
THE WOMEN’S EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROJECT, INCORPORATED
INVITES YOU TO:
REINVENT YOURSELF
Friday, March 27, 2009
March is the month in which we recall and celebrate the important contributions of women as well as acknowledge their continued influence in our society today. Trailblazing women have reinvented themselves and added to human knowledge and skill in every field and area of life.
Sojourner Truth went from being a slave to becoming only African American woman who gained a national reputation on the lecture platform in the days before the Civil War. Additionally, in a country where African Americans had not yet gained the right to vote, she had the distinction of being the first African American woman to win a lawsuit.
Madame C.J. Walker, transformed herself from a door to door saleswoman of her own cosmetic innovations into the first female millionaire. She went on to use her wealth and influence to aid in having lynching recognized as a federal crime in the United States. Additionally, she donated large sums of her money and time to the NAACP's anti-lynching campaign and later in her life revised her will to support black schools, organizations, individuals, orphanages, retirement homes, as well as YWCAs and YMCAs.
Prior to her entry into politics, Maxine Waters was a teacher and a volunteer coordinator in the Head Start program.Throughout her 30 years of public service, Maxine Waters has been on the cutting edge, tackling difficult and often controversial issues. She has combined her strong legislative and public policy acumen and high visibility in Democratic Party activities with an unusual ability to do grassroots organizing. Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by m any to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color and the poor.
These, and many other trailblazing women, have left a legacy for us to follow. In today’s economy, with millions of people being laid off on a weekly basis and families having to struggle to simply make ends meet, women are called upon to be as resourceful as our sisters of yesteryear and to do what it takes to “make it happen.” As women, we possess a strong and insurmountable strength to face the odds that confront us in any given situation. We find that even in the most trying times, we can call upon our inner strength and find reason to celebrate. Let’s do it together!
WEOP is gathering a group of some of the nation’s top motivational speakers and business leaders to assist you in finding and fulfilling you own destiny. Among the speakers, we will be inspired by the following women who have risen above the tide and created a recession proof destiny for themselves and they want to invite you to join them on this life affirming journey:
AG E N D A
Reinvent Yourself Recession Proof Career and Business Strategies:
9:00 – 9:30 Registration
9:30 – 11:30 Speakers
11:30 – 12:00 Break
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 Keynote Speaker - Angela Harrington Rice
Expert Roundtable Discussions:
*Donna Paige-Riley, Paige’s Etiquette How to Present Yourself– Be Comfortable and Confident in Any Setting
*Paulette Norvel Lewis, Regional Administrator – U.S. Department of Labor, Where Are the Opportunities, Jobs & Trends
*Linda Chatmon, Contracts and Grants, LLC Plan B – Making Business A Part of Your Future
*Zola Thurmond, Chief Executive Officer - The Milan Group Reinvent Yourself – Finding Opportunities in any Economy
*Yolanda White, Coca Cola Company, Creating Your Success During Down Sizing
*Tonya Hicks, Non Traditional Opportunities
*Charlotte Johnson, Online Business and Career Resources
*Denise Harding, Resume Building
*Paulette Lewis, Career Strategies
*Zola Thurmond, Finding Opportunities in Any Economy
*Linda Chatmon, Business Development
*Donna Paige-Riley, Etiquette & Image
*Teri Thompson, Inc. Yourself
Come and be inspired and empowered by these women discussing career strategies, business tips and other tools that will assist you in “Reinventing Yourself!”
