Dear Readers:
On behalf of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter, the 2014 It’s About You Conference Committee, and my fellow chairmen, thank you for taking time out of your schedule to read the latest edition of our newsletter, “It’s About You.” Our theme, Dancing for Your Own Uniqueness (YOU), represents how we each uniquely approach life and the process of embracing our uniqueness. As women, we often put everyone else first, while placing our own needs and wants on a back burner. On September 5, we give you permission to love yourself first and to come celebrate your uniqueness with us!
In this edition, you will learn more about our panelists and presenters. As Operations Chairman, I am pleased to provide a few highlights regarding our upcoming conference. We are very excited about our Vision Board Workshop; please don’t forget to bring magazines! We would also like to encourage attendees to visit our health village, which will be open from 7:30 a.m.—10 a.m. Come for the health screenings and diabetes health materials and stay for the massages. There will be line dancing and Zumba in the afternoon. If you would really like to raise your heart rate and get in an exhilarating workout, we encourage you to bring comfortable shoes and a change of clothing. Did we mention door prizes? We have a variety of fabulous door prizes including restaurant gift cards and handcrafted jewelry! Finally, we have several vendors who will be available to share their goods!
For more information, don’t forget to like our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ItsAboutYouConference or visit our Chapter’s website at www.akaepsilonsigmaomega.com. Also, subscribe to our newsletter, to receive weekly updates regarding this year’s conference.
We are well on our way to reaching our goal of 200 attendees, but we need your help—please share the conference information with women in your friends and family and professional networks. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, September 5 at the 2014 It’s About You Women’s Conference as we embrace the theme of Dancing for YOU!
Sincerely, Tonia Anderson Tonia Anderson Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter It’s About You Women’s Conference Operations Chairman Tune in to Good Day PA, Tuesday, August 19 at 12:30 p.m.
It’s About You Conference Chairman, Yasmin M. Coleman, and conference committee member, Sheila Dow-Ford, Esq., will be on the show and discussing the upcoming conference.
2014 It’s About You Conference Speakers
This year’s conference presenters were asked to share with us what this year’s theme, Dancing for Your Own Uniqueness (YOU), meant to them. Captured below is what some of the presenters had to say.
Kamryn Adams Dancing in your own uniqueness means celebrating who God has Your Health: Mind, made YOU. It means embracing your gifts and accepting your unique Body and Soul purpose in life. It is a mandate to find out what you have that works and work it girl. “Having a call on your life is like having a small rock
in your shoe. You feel it with every step if you stay focused on it. If you ignore it, you can forget it’s even there.” —Kamyrn Adams
To me, the It’s About You Women's Conference theme, "Dancing for Your Own Roxane E. Hearn Uniqueness” represents an acceptance of one’s vulnerabilities, weaknesses, imperfec- Your Health: Mind, tions and faults. Furthermore, the theme represents the celebration of one’s true Body and Soul self, an unwavering confidence in the ability to create one’s own destiny… even if it means braving roads less traveled, building roads, creating opportunities, and kick- ing down doors without apology or guilt! This acceptance and confidence allows one to happily embrace their authentic self, which in turn is a realization that one’s beauty and true power as a woman lies in their ability to dance in their own uniqueness! "Stop hating yourself for who you aren’t, and start loving yourself for who you are.” — Author Unknown
Dr. Nycole Lyles-Belton Dancing for Your Own Uniqueness (YOU) is something that I apply to my life Your Health: Mind, every day and is best expressed through my favorite quote, “There’s greatness Body and Soul in you and it's up to you to acknowledge it. Once you acknowledge your greatness, it's up to you to work your greatness." —Dr. NYC
Gretchen Lee God has made each one of us in a different and special way. The Bible tells us that Your Money: we are fearfully and wonderfully made and God's works (us!) are wonderful! Empowering Your We live our best life when we remind ourselves every day that we each have a Money to Work unique purpose to fulfill that no one else can achieve. Discover your purpose and for You thrive!
Sheena Toliver I feel the theme dancing in your own uniqueness is a great topic because we are Your Money: all different ,unique and extraordinary people. We all come from such diverse Empowering Your backgrounds, however, we also need to share so that we can continue to grow. Money to Work “Always give and through giving you have already received numerous blessings, for You for giving of one’s self is just your reasonable service." — Sheena Toliver 2014 It’s About You Conference Speakers
ReShonda Tate Billingsley always did have an active imagination. From ReShonda making up stories to crafting award-winning poems, the national best- Tate Billingsley selling author has always maintained a love for the written word. After Keynote Speaker numerous rejections from publishers, ReShonda stepped out on faith, established her own publishing company, and released her debut novel.
It’s a move that paid off. ReShonda’s novel was picked up by mega house publisher, Simon & Schuster/Pocket Books. They re-released the novel and to date, ReShonda remains one of their top African-American authors.
Click to watch ReShonda’s interview on the Dee Armstrong Show.
Click here to learn more about all of the 2014 It’s About You conference presenters and keynote speaker.
Past Conference Attendee Testimonials
Have you registered for the 2014 It’s About You Conference yet? Or, are you still sitting on the fence and undecided. We want to help you take action and make a decision to REGISTER TODAY. Provided below are testimonies from last year’s guests. Be inspired. Be Motivated. Take an official and approved ‘mental health’ day and join us! We are sure that something will be said, something will be given, something will be offered that will be encouraging and lift your spirit on September 5.
“I encourage you to attend this wonderful conference! I attended last year and it was a great, great experience! It was uplifting and inspir- ing to be in a room full of extraordinary women, who were of all ages and color! We discussed the following topics: Your game plan, Your comeback, Your money, and Your health. All of which we often let fall to the wayside. This conference is All About You, take the time and invest in yourself! I hope to see you at the conference!”
—Cynthia Daniels
Last year at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Sigma Omega Chapter’s “It About You” Women’s Leadership Conference, Judge Penny taught us how to give our dreams a new beginning and I now believe that I will give birth to more in the future than I lost in the past. My latter will be greater! I love this event, the workshops, ac- tivities and gems of nuggets that are shared and I look forward to attending again this year. I encourage everyone to try and attend if you can. It’s a wonderful conference and you will be blessed!”
—Cynthia Williams 2014 It’s About You Conference Checklist
Are you ready for the 2014 It’s About You Women’s Conference?
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
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Registration cost is $50 and includes continental breakfast, buffet luncheon, conference bag, and vision board materials, plus door prizes!! Registration Deadline: August 31, 2014
HEALTH VILLAGE Due to popular demand, the conference Health Village will be back again. The Health Village is sponsored by Capital Blue Cross to pro- mote diabetes awareness. For early risers, the Health Village will be open from 7:30 a.m. – noon. Participants are encouraged to come early and receive FREE health screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar) from 7:30 a.m.—10 a.m. If you’re feeling a little stressed or tense, Inertia Massage will be on site to help you relax and release with FREE chair massages from 8 a.m. – noon. There will also be educational materials on diabetes which include prevention tips and how to manage diabetes if you have it.
VISION BOARD Do you dream of taking an exotic vacation, purchasing a new home, starting a family, losing weight or retiring early? Do you dream of achieving a better work life balance and achieving new levels of success? Do you have a plan to achieve your dreams? This year’s conference will include a Vision Board Workshop designed to help you conceptualize and visualize your dreams. Come with an open mind, willing spirit and a ‘can do attitude.’ Allow your dreams to soar in a creative environment with other like-minded individuals. We will provide supplies and materials, but encourage you to bring your favorite magazines, newspaper articles, quotes and pictures to personalize your board and make it truly all about you. 2014 It’s About You Conference Checklist
VENDOR’S PLAZA
Don’t forget the vendors. Don’t leave home without your wallets, checkbooks and credit cards. With a little advance planning and notice, you can afford to splurge and treat yourself to a little nugget, or two or three at this year’s conference, without going over your budget. (Remember It’s About Your Money and making it work for you. Treating yourself is possible, when you budget accordingly.) This year’s lineup includes jewelry, purses, candles, greeting cards, cosmetics and clothing vendors. Stay tuned… additional vendors to come.
LINE DANCING AND ZUMBA
The conference finale, as in the past, will include fun, fitness line dancing and Zumba activity. We will do a little line dancing (15 minutes) and round it out with a little Zumba (15 minutes) to help you get moving and your heart rate raised. If you would like to go ‘hard’ with your workout, please feel free to bring your sneakers and comfortable clothing.