The Honeybee's Lifestyle

Tag: Women

  • Women Helping Women

    Hello Honeybees,

    When I was looking to shift into the nonprofit field I knew that I wanted to do something to help women and or children. I was blessed enough to be able to do just that.  Not only does my work involve women and the planning of children but my life outside of work does too.  In the last four weeks I have been involved in causes that positively affect the women of Memphis & Shelby County.

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    Dress For Success Memphis        The Little Black Dress Event

    This was my first year attending The Little Black Dress Event but it was also one of my first duties as a board member. The event was held at the beautiful Memphis Botanic Garden. This is one of the signature fundraising events for Dress For Success Memphis.  We were graced by the beautiful voice of Ms. Wyndie Oh & dined on some awesomely delicious food.  The night was great until I was outbid on an auction item….got to move faster next time.

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    Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis    Power of the Purse Auction

    This was my third year attending the Power of the Purse Auction.  My first year I was a guest, the second year I was a volunteer. This year I was a member of the host committee. Held at The University Club this auction was every woman’s dream. Everything from purses, shoes, jewelry, wine, art, spa packages to sports packages and more. There was even a special visit from the Glamorous Life girl herself, Ms Shelia E.

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    A Step Ahead Foundation            Fifth Anniversary Celebration & Holiday Bazaar

    I have worked at A Step Ahead for 4 years and it has changed my life. To know that the work that you do every day is helping to make a difference in the lives of women, especially young women is pretty good. We celebrated for two days.  Friday night was our anniversary celebration. Being decked out in our cocktail attire we sampled some of the best food in the city, enjoyed our signature LARCtini cocktail, shopped with vendors and auctioned a painting by local artist Jimpsie Ayers. On Saturday we had our annual holiday bazaar. Food trucks, vendors, a bouncy house & face painting for the kids. Both events were held at Lindenwood Christian Church.

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    ASAF Photo Credit: http://rogercotton.com/

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    I encourage you to visit the website for each of these wonderful organizations.  They along with many others are doing some great work for women in Memphis.  Don’t sit on the sidelines, help to make a difference in the 901.

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    Beewisdom- If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.  Booker T. Washington

  • I Am A Modern Day Woman

    Hello Honeybees,

    This weekend I became a Modern Woman!! 

    How’s that?

    I’m glad you asked!!!

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    This weekend the Young Women Philanthropist held their 2016 Modern Day Woman’s Conference.  It was a chance for young women in Memphis to network, engage, learn and celebrate.  Friday night we attended the mixer at Joseph.  This was the chance to not only network but to also shop. The food was delicious as were the mimosas. 

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    Saturday morning we were able to take professional head shots while attending sessions with topics ranging from “Becoming a Social Media Maven” to “Releasing Fear”.  The panelist for the sessions were women from Memphis sharing their knowledge and experiences.  The keynote speaker was Teresa Younger, President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women.

    Ms. Younger encouraged us to not get caught up in what you can’t do…..focus on what you can and the rest will come.  She also told us to “Fail Fabulously”.  Ms. Younger asked that we not forget those that have come before us….. “I sit in the shade of trees that we did not plant, we drink from wells that we did not dig”….

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    The Power Luncheon session Memphis 101 was all about what’s right & wrong about Memphis but it’s our city to love.  The panelist shared why they love Memphis, what keeps them here and ways to get involved.  One of the most memorable moments was Kristin Cheers’ advice.  Kristin says that one way to get involved is to “post up next to the problem”. If you see a problem in Memphis it’s your duty to figure out a way to fix it.

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    If you were not able to attend this year’s Modern Day Women’s Conference you missed a treat. YWP chair Tiffany Futch and team did an outstanding job.  I always enjoy spending time with women who are inspiring other women. I also like winning prizes. I won a purse and a gift card to Auto Zone.

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    For more information about the Young Women’s Philanthropists visit www.ywpmemphis.org  

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    Beewisdom- “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” — Diane Mariechild