The Charmettes, Inc.

The Charmettes, Incorporated is a national civic organization that had its beginnings when friends Gwendolyn Baker Rodgers and Frankie Drayton Thomas recognized the need for an organization that would bring together women with similar ideas, principles and backgrounds to organize themselves to utilize their skills, talents and resources for community impact. They invited ten of their friends to join them, and on June 17, 1951, the West Palm Beach Charmettes were created.
 
The work of the initial chapter had immediate impact in the community, and soon new chapters were being developed throughout Florida and beyond.  Our chapters are engaged in programs and activities that provide assistance to individuals and families in need in areas including: education, health, scholarship, and community development.  In 1981, the organization adopted a national thrust to eradicate cancer in our lifetime.  In addition to our cancer awareness and education programs, we have contributed over $500,000 to the Howard University Cancer Center in Washington, D.C., to support cancer research and services. In recognition of contributions and our long-term commitment to the University Center, an Infusion Suite was named for The Charmettes in 2007.

Today, The Charmettes, Incorporated is a nationally recognized women's community service organization, known for getting results and making a difference in the lives of African Americans and their communities. With 17 chapters active throughout Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., we are poised for even greater accomplishments in the future. 


http://thecharmettesinc.org

Madison Black Chamber of Commerce

The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce is a self-help group of Black business owners and entrepreneurs who believe in the value of sharing information and resources, helping one another prosper, the positive energy that comes from networking together and sustaining entrepreneurship to create a basis of wealth in our community.

http://aabba.net/index.html

Sole Girl Shoe Party

 Whether your guilty pleasure is 3 or 5 inches *snicker*…Sole Girl has the latest in shoe fashion and styles. Hate crowded malls? Disappointed with online shopping purchases? Now you can have the latest must-haves right in the comfort of your own home. Book a shoe party, invite all of your friends, and Sole Girl will do the rest. Not only will we bring the most fashionable shoes, but we’ll supply the drinks and games! Shoe sizes ranges from 5 ½ to 11 and all purchases are yours to keep.

http://shop.solegirlshoeparty.com

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds

Ginger is the owner and curator of award-winning Girls Just Wanna Have Funds ™-empowering women in personal finance and career. She has been featured on MSNBC, Fox News, WSJ, GMA and MSN dealing with issues that center on women and personal finance.

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds is dedicated to the woman that wants to take charge of her personal finances. We value budgeting, investing, frugality and remain mindful of our spending habits.  How women think about money affects their ability to spend it, earn it while demanding to be paid fairly in comparison to their male counterparts. This affects income during the working years and position in life upon retirement.  Girls Just Wanna Have Funds makes way for women who are in control of their financial destinies and not afraid to say it. We’re armed with a positive net worth and not afraid to flaunt it while breaking financial ceilings one stiletto at a time!

Loretta R. Walls

Loretta R. Walls has been writing since the age of thirteen and was inspired after reading Secrets by Danielle Steel. 

 Throughout her teen years, she completed over a dozen books for personal enjoyment.  Her debut novel, Spices of Life was released in 2005 with Authorhouse.  www.authorhouse.com)

An innovative thinker, Loretta enjoys taking her audience to places most dream of visiting and all the while, making her readers feel as if they are among it all.  The author enjoys taking risks with her creativity, always striving for a new level of interest with her characters she places in the forefront. 

In 2006, she also became a top ten finalist in Cushcity.com’s “Best New Author Contest”, which featured over a hundred new authors vying for a finalist position. 

Her second novel, Brittany was released in April 2007 with Lulu.  (www.lulu.com/authorlrwalls)

In December 2007, Ms. Walls established Nu Cherte  Publishing.  A Fantasy of Love  made its debut under Nu Cherte, receiving rave reviews.

The author lives in the Richmond, Virginia area with her family.

The Princess of Original Urban Romance is like no other when it comes to writing a story. 

For more information about the author, go to the following websites: 

http://www.nucherte.net/

www.facebook.com/lorettarwalls           www.myspace.com/lorettarwalls           www.twitter.com/NCPCEO

Makeup Shenanigans by Frankie Grant

 Self taught makeup enthusiast residing in Houston, Texas. I am self taught with celebrity artist and makeup gurus from YouTube as my mentors/teachers. I am definitely a late bloomer in makeup, as I just got interested in it Oct/Nov of 2010. I started working on other people in February of 2011. With my main background being in photography, the combination of photos and makeup quickly jump started my following when I started a fan page on Facebook. From that page, I started receiving more work as well a request for tutorials. I currently have over 20 videos for "how to's" on YouTube with more being added weekly. I continue to work as a freelancer helping to add the finishing touches on brides, as well birthdays, concerts, and other special events that my clients attend. As business continues to grow, I hope to be able to afford to school so I can get certified and eventually even start traveling to assist my followers who request me from other states. I have only been in this industry for 8months and have achieved so much... I plan to keep growing and learning and become well known as a professional with a personable and helpful attitude who can make you GAWGEOUS!!

Makeup Shenanigans by Frankie Grant

YouTube: FocusonFrankie

Freelance makeup enthusiast

kimberleyfg@gmail.com

http://www.msbyfrankie.com

Ayanna Smith

Ayanna Smith’s new and invigorating debut album “So Free”, released digitally July 8th and in stores nationwide soon. This new project is fresh and will uplift your soul from track to track. The title track “So Free” is already making an impact on internet radio and gospel stations in various markets. Other highlight songs on this project include “Nothing Too Hard” and “Breathe”. This project has been released on the ANG Music Group imprint, in which CEO Rob Gaines is at the helm. His experience and passion for music coupled with hit making production from gospel great Johnny Ruffin Jr. at John Blaze Productions and the electrifying production of Bro. J at Black Door Studios bring the listener to the heart of worship and praise. Ayanna is gearing up for the “So Free Tour” which will take place for sixteen weeks in over thirty two cities across the country beginning in September 2011. The classically trained psalmist will be a sure hit at your church, concert, event or occasion. Ayanna has been an educator for almost fifteen years. She is also an active member of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.
 

•  Itunes for CD purchase
•  Personal website 
•  Artist Facebook Page

Check it out the new single at:
 www.reverbnation.com/ayannamsmith