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Lifestyle + Culture
SHE EMPOWERS: I Am Choosing To…
By: Coupe Scott
Lifestyle + Culture
SHE’S SOCIAL: I Am Choosing To…
By: Coupe Scott
Learn + Grow
SHE EMPOWERS: I Am Choosing To…
By: Coupe Scott
Family + Relationships
MOMMY KNOWS: Essential Oils Every Momma Should Have
By: Kiersten Homalon
Lifestyle + Culture
SHE ROCKS: Warm It Up This Season with These Hot Trends
By: Kasmine Roach
Faith + Expression
SHE CONNECTS: God Knows You Well
By: Taylor Gardner
It's Not About One Person, It's About The Betterment Of A Gender Class
“We can’t tell you that you will meet a celebrity,
but we can tell you that you will meet yourself.”
Our Mission.
To identify the needs of women and execute the much needed resources for them to not only start or grow a business and hone their true identity, but maintain a positive presence in their community.
The Vision.
To enhance the presence of women business owners, professionals, rainmakers, activist & leaders; by creating opportunities that teach, inspire, empower and motivate the growth process of the ever evolving business landscape and self love.
Our Influence.
We curate authentic connections among women, Our ability to create a platform that nurtures self and selflessness is changing the trajectory of women’s empowerment. We are good vibe dwellers, tangible resource givers …story sharers on purpose.
LIFESTYLE + CULTURE
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SHE SWEATS | SHE’S A FOODIE | SHE ROCKS | SHE TRAVELS | SHE’S SOCIAL
She’s A Foodie: Cajun Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine or your favorite pasta 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil) 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 2 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 cup heavy/whipping cream (can substitute with...
She’s A Foodie: Chicken Kofta Kekbabs
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken 1 small onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp parsley 2 tsp coriander 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp pepper ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp ginger ¼ cayenne Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Mix all ingredients together....
Her Beauty: Temporary Hair Color
Have you heard about the latest hair trend: Temporary Hair Color?! Yes, you read that right! Gone are the days of dying your hair a color you and being unsure of the results or cutting your hair to get rid of it. You can experiment with just about any color you want...
Her Beauty: Coconut Oil as a Substitution
With the kickoff of summer comes the kickoff of the natural hair craze for some individuals. And if you are letting your hair free in its natural state during the summer heat, then you must have coconut oil or some type of natural oil on your bathroom counter. But did...
She Reads: The Woman I Wanted To Be
We're almost halfway through the year and if your motivation to complete all your 2015 goals is getting slimmer by the minute then do yourself a favor and pick up Diane von Furstenburg latest memoir The Woman I Wanted To Be. "Use your brains, your common sense,...
She Sweats: Protein Substitutes
Despite popular belief, protein is not just meat. When you see the word “protein’ the first thing most people think about is meat, eggs, or nuts. While it is true that meat, eggs, and nuts are a part of the protein list, where else can you get your protein from? While...
LEARN + GROW
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SHE OWNS IT | SHE EMPOWERS | HER MONEY | SHE INSPIRES | SHE READS | YOU SHOULD KNOW HER
She Empowers: Finding Peace in the Midst of Chaos
The longer we live, the more “real” life gets. With a new year, we strive for new growth and a new perspective. However, have you noticed that through our efforts, it seems as if things continue to happen that keep us from moving forward? For every two steps taken,...
She Empowers: How Guarantee Success for your Goals
We’re preparing for a new year that’s right around the corner! As 2015 comes to an end, many of us are setting our sights on what’s to come for 2016. As we prepare to to set new goals, here are a few tips to make those goals fool-proof: Write out your goals...
You Should Know Her: Jamie Swim
There are artists in the world that are recognizable as soon as you see their work. This same is true for Jamie Swim’s graphically whimsical Hawaiian inspired art. Even more charming than her art, if you could even imagine something more charming, is Jamie herself....
She Empowers: Tis the Season….To Fight Back
Sex Trafficking is a subject that many find, well, distant. Not the word you thought I was going to choose huh? What I think strikes me the most about sex trafficking is that it is not something that effects only third world countries. It is not something that just...
She Inspires: Who’s Your Real MVP?
For about a year now there’s been this saying going around: “You’re The Real MVP.” It’s extremely popular and people use it for even the silliest situations. For example, if someone goes and gets the group pizza, the group will say something like: “Thanks, you’re the...
She Empowers: 20 Somethings For The 20 Something Soul
Dear 20 something soul, Something #7 APPRECIATE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE. The sad truth about this life is that we never know when it’s going to end. Life is completely unpredictable and who is by your side today could be gone tomorrow. That’s why it’s absolutely vital...
FAMILY + RELATIONSHIPS
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INSIDE LOVE | MOMMY KNOWS | SHE LOVES | WOMAN TO WOMAN
She Loves: The Garden of Life
From the moment we inhale our first breath of life, relationships are formed. Our young minds soak up the value of relationships through the visual behavior of the adults in our lives. We either learn the invested time needed to create strong relationships or we learn...
She Loves: The Power of Praying For Your Husband
We as wives have a personal responsibility for praying for our husbands. I mean, think about it, if you don’t pray for him fervently, then who will? I have found in my personal journey with my marriage that praying for my husband often stops me from nagging him and...
Mommy Knows: Praying For Your Kids
Recently I’ve been extremely dedicated to praying for my children fervently and constantly. We have a real enemy out there and if we aren’t covering our children in the blood of Jesus every day, before they start their days, then we are forgetting the most...
Mommy Knows: Teaching Boundaries with Blanket Time
It’s a big, amazing, colorful world and from the moment your little ones can crawl their curiosity leads them to discover it. While it’s great to allow our little ones time to explore it’s also important to teach them boundaries. Boundaries help with protection,...
Mommy Knows: Fact or Fiction: Swimming Pools Edition
It’s summer time! And what better way to cool down other than spending the day at your local swimming pool? But are you aware of the problems that may arise from swimming a pool? If a pool looks like it’s clean, then it’s obviously clean. Fiction! In most cases, you...
Mommy Knows: Learning From Motherhood
Fun like This. It’s summertime and because of that we are spending a lot of time out and about having fun in our city! Last week we were at the sprinkle water park and so many kids were there. My three year old daughter, Journey, is very social and doesn’t know a...
FAITH + EXPRESSIONS
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SHE’S POETIC | SHE CONNECTS | SHE LISTENS | SHE’S ARTISTIC | SHE’S CRAFTY
She Connects: Thankfulness As A Response To Who God Is
As we are now in the 11th month of the year (WHERE DID IT GO?!?) A lot of us are looking back at 2015 and reflecting. Just like the natural seasons of winter, spring, summer and fall our lives tend to have a seasonal rhythm. Some seasons are filled with life and...
She Listens: Dear Inner Feminist
Dear Inner Feminist, The movement for women’s rights hasn’t stopped, but you have. Where have you gone? Did I do something wrong? Maybe you were never truly awoken in the first place… Hopefully this playlist filled with popular summer anthems and throwbacks will lift...
She Connects: Connecting with God as a Busy Mama
I’m going to be transparent and admit that I don’t always put time with God at the top of my to-do list. I usually wake up to hungry children who want food and want it immediately. I routinely hit the ground running, preparing breakfast, serving breakfast, getting my...
She Connects: 50 Shades of Health Awareness
If you ask the average citizen to define the word “wellness”, they may associate it with a person’s physical or nutritional well-being, and although they aren’t completely wrong, they do not have a understanding of what the word wellness means to in its entirety....
She Listens: Rise Up, by Andra Day
Every impactful movement needs a fight song, and “Rise Up” by Andra Day just may become the fight song for your life. In the song, Day sings from the perspective of the motivator and through her croons, you may find encouragement to overcome the obstacle standing in...
She Connects: Surrendering Your Plan for His Will
We live in a culture that is extremely goal oriented, which is not a bad thing. Goals help us to move forward and to succeed in areas that we want to succeed in. Goals help us get the job we want, the house we want, and maybe even the body that we want. We plan our...
