by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
If born several decades earlier Brandi N. Williams would have been an afro wearing, fist-in-the air social activist. Instead the bicentennial baby and hip-hop music lover chose a career in public relations. In a career that spans almost two decades, Brandi has received numerous awards, earned her Accreditation in public relations, and established herself as an expert in community/grassroots relations, lifestyle brands and the African American community/culture. She has worked with some of the nation’s most prominent Fortune 500 companies; entertainers; athletes; and local, regional and national government and non-profit organizations.
She has been called Angela Davis: the sequel. while she views this as a compliment, she prefers to position herself as a pr strategist and new-age, fist-in-the-air social justice fighter.
The bicentennial baby, Accredited PR pro and hip-hop music lover uses her formal training in public relations to advocate for causes.
For nearly two decades brandi has worked in the non-profit, government, entertainment, lifestyle and corporate sectors to bridge divide between the streets and the suites. Brandi’s advocacy and community building work includes serving as:
•lead strategist for the parent and community engagement arm of a nationally-recognized turn-around educational project. work was featured in a recent U.S. Department of Education publication.
•the Charlotte Leadership Chair for Hip Hop Caucus
•a 2013 50 States Clean Air Ambassador with Earth Justice and the Hip Hop Caucus
•primary organizer for a program with rapper 2Chainz to encourage ex-felons to register and vote. this was done as a part of the Hip Hop Caucus’ 2012 GOTV effort.
Brandi consults, trains, writes and provides social commentary from a reality-based perspective on issues that impact people of color.
Connect with Brandi online on Instagram and join the juicecru movement [www.ugotjuice.com]
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Michelle Cooper was born and raised in the beautiful sunny city of Miami, Florida as the only daughter to loving parents. Growing up surrounded by God-fearing parents, her mother deepened her gift for music and ensured that she learned how to read music and cultivate her gift. Throughout her time as a child, Michelle pursued her musical gifts, her love for God through music, the band at her middle and high school, the choir, and her church organizations which came as no surprise. As she grew she feared God, dedicated her life to seeking Christ, and is now impacting many with her musical gifts, prophetic calling, and her gift of business.
As a graduate of Miami Norland High School, Michelle Cooper set her eyes on attending the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL studying music and business; during her sophomore year – she began working for a major corporation as she worked towards completing her degree; she fell in love with the telecommunications industry and marketing. As her career advanced, she took additional course work at the University of Phoenix majoring in Business Administration and Marketing, and also Life Christian University to develop her ministerial leadership skills. Michelle has served on multiple industry boards and has served using her marketing and leadership skills to help women and girls reach their full potential in business. Her entire life and career combined has allowed Michelle Cooper to develop as a leader, a sound marketer for over twelve years – executing product marketing tactics and has served God with her gifts and through ministry.
Her next personal goal is to receive a law degree – which will take her career to a new level with hopes to help organizations defend their marketing ads, properly position their products against competitors while advertising and protecting the brand of organizations. She is currently actively pursuing this next chapter of her career as a student at Mercer University.
Her prophetic and musical gift is impeccable! Her ability to hear the voice of God and share what God reveals to her through the prophetic to those in her path is needed for this time and seasons to come! She understands the importance of a lifestyle of worship and the role that it plays in hearing clearly from God – to make an impact to the people she encounters. Her gift is without a doubt clear, precise, and confirmed on so many levels.
She is a Servant… Faithful and submitted, Michelle currently serves at her home church as the Director of Marketing Media and Communications; she oversees the media, video, audio, marketing, and products. She also utilizes her gift within the Music Department.
She is a Prophetess… she has knowledge and wisdom well beyond her years. She has a deep revelation of God’s word and shares God’s word through a word of knowledge and wisdom with many that she encounters all around the world. She is a PROPHETIC BRIDGE sharing her God-given insight with worship leaders across the world on how to effectively and consistently access God’s Presence.
She is a Leader… The undying Love, devotion, and passion Michelle Cooper has for God is undeniable. Yes, it is true that we all enjoy the fruit of her calling of the prophetic, music, and the business world – but it is very clear that Michelle loves God and the people of God to whom she prophesies to and ministers when she stands behind a microphone. When you come into her presence you will feel her beautiful smile which will radiate your heart. Michelle Cooper is the mother of two beautiful children and reside in Atlanta, Georgia.
Connect w/ Michelle:
www.michelleacooper.com
www.valoremarketing.com
Instagram
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Tiffany Huff is the Founder of The Best You where she serves as an Empowering Speaker, Coach, and Writer purposed to build a community of women empowered to Live IN Purpose, ON Purpose. After many years of living for who others expected her to be, and what others expected her to do, Tiffany embraced the reality that the only expectations she has to live up to is that of the creator, and she has been encouraging others to do the same since. She is a firm believer that your purpose is often born of your pain, and she shares her story with women so that they might be inspired to share theirs with others. You can visit her blog at Tiffany-Huff.com/blog.
Connect w/ Tiffany:
Twitter
Instagram
Facebook
Email: Tiffany@Tiffany-Huff.com
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
I’m Jazmine Highsmith and I was born and raised in Miami Florida. I excelled in track & field in the throwing events and received a track & field scholarship to the University of South Florida. After four years as a student-athlete I graduated with a BA in Interdisciplinary Social Science in 2009. In 2011 I graduated with a MBA in Sports Business from Saint Leo University. In 2013 I founded Female Athletes Rock a non-profit dedicated to empowering and inspiring female athletes. This year Female Athletes Rock will host it’s first event in Missouri City, Tx at Hightower High School for high school female athletes. This event will inform, inspire, and educate young female athletes about areas important to their success as an athlete. I am currently a partner at GHS Elite Management group: a sport marketing and management firm and I am working on my PhD in Sports Management. One day I aspire to be an Athletic Director at a Division I Institution.
Connect w/ Jazmine:
Instagram at @jazziejae & @femaleathletesrock
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cups Japanese Brown Beech Mushrooms (or other Asian mushrooms like fresh shiitake)
1/2 small onion, very thinly sliced
1 large piece naan flatbread, about 8×14 inches
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
2. Heat a skillet over medium high heat, when hot, add the olive oil. Add the mushrooms and the onions, and saute until slightly soft, about 2 minutes.
3. On the flatbread, spread the basil pesto, avoiding the outer one inch edge. Top the flat bread with the mozzarella cheese. Add the mushroom and onion mixture; and top with the parmesan cheese.
4. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and the flatbread is toasted. Sprinkle with the fresh basil.
Enjoy! Let us know how this recipe works out for you.
Credit: Steamy Kitchen
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