Friday, August 28, 2009

August 26, 2009 - Thank You from the Founder!

Dear FABulous Dreamers,

I want to personally thank each and every person that came out on Wednesday August 26, 2009 to help me celebrate the official launch of The FAB Network, LLC. The event was themed, "From the Classroom to the Boardroom" - a professional panel discussion and networking mixer focusing on the topic of how industry leaders were able to achieve such admirable success in their respective careers. We had a FABulous professional lineup: SPECIAL GUESTS include - Cynthia Henriquez, Manager of Digital Promotions, Turner Broadcasting; Allyson Leak, Founder of She-blogs.com; Dr. Anthony Rodriguez - Professor at LIM (The College for the Business of Fashion); Ronnie Wright - Celebrity/Black Entertainment Television (BET) Photographer HONORARY SPEAKER - Emmy Award Winning Professional Makeup Artist, Karen Dupiche PANELISTS - Jennifer Cooper, Senior Photo Editor at Essence.com and Syndicated Photographer for Corbis; Patty Cooper - Education Development Manager, Parfums Givenchy and Guerlain Paris; Bakori Davis - Vice President of Content Distribution and Marketing, MTV Networks; and Terry Rodriguez - Assistant Vice President of Competitive Intelligence for Research & Development, L'Oreal USA.

To me, the event was more than a company launch, it was a platform for young adults to gain food for thought, knowledge and inspiration that they can translate into pursuing their professional goals. My mission for the evening was to bridge the gap by having industry professionals come and speak to up and comers, as well as provide an opportunity to network. My mission was accomplished times TEN! The positive feedback and energy that was flowing through the room was undeniable. Everyone seemed to have a sparkle in their eye. A rejuvenated spirit. A fire was ignited. We all need that pep talk or or that push . . . and I am super happy FAB served as the light in the dark tunnel that we all sometimes face.

To our honorary speaker and all the supporters, special guests, volunteers, and attendees . . . I THANK YOU from a very special place in my heart. I can't put into words how much this night meant to me. When I looked out into the crowd and saw YOUR faces, my heart smiled.

This is only the beginning. As FAB continues to grow and mature, I hope that you will remain on board to support FAB and the idea that dreams really are attainable. That you continue to believe we are the creator and writer of our own fate. That you live by the rule that anything is possible. That you believe you are FAB!


Here's cheers to more FABulosity! Stay tuned . . .


Much Love,

J. Styles

NEWS BREAK: "From the Classroom to the Boardroom" pics are in! (part 1)

BREAKING NEWS - August 26, 2009 - NYC

The FAB Network, LLC hosted its premiere event on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at Katra in NYC. Our event, "From the Classroom to the Boardroom" was a spectacular night filled with seasoned professionals speaking to and engaging young leaders of tomorrow. It was without a doubt, a room filled with an inspiring spirit that you couldn't escape. From every angle, positive words were being thrown into the air for all to catch.

Enjoy the pictures and captions below. If you missed out, sorry. If you're interested, stay tuned. If you attended, thanks. If you loved it, wonderful!

The pictures featured from the event were taken by Celebrity/Black Entertainment Television (BET) Photographer Ronnie Wright and Freelance Fashion and Entertainment Photographer, Jamaal McKnight.


Hope you enjoy!


1st guest checks in!

FAB welcome from the Founder, J.Styles

FAB Beauty

Volunteers and Welcome Check-in Table

Strike a pose before the program begins!


Founder with the Panelists: (from left to right) Jennifer Cooper (Senior Photo Editor, Essence.com & Syndicated Photographer for Corbis; Terry Rodriguez, Assistant Vice President of Competitive Intelligence & Development, L'Oreal USA; Patty Cooper, Education Development Manager, Parfums Givenchy and Guerlain Paris; Bakori Davis, Vice President of Content Distribution & Marketing, MTV Networks; Nida Khan, 98.7 KISS-FM Producer & On-Air Correspondent)

J.Styles pictured with ABC's THE VIEW Emmy Award Winning Celebrity Makeup Artist, Karen Dupiche

J.Styles pictured with L'Oreal's Assistant Vice President of Competitive Intelligence for Research & Development, Terry Rodriguez

J.Styles pictured with Parfums Givenchy and Guerlain Paris Education Development Manager, Patty Cooper

J.Styles pictured with Essence.com's Senior Photo Editor, Jennifer Cooper

J.Styles pictured with Moderator, Nida Khan

WELCOME to the FAB experience!!!

The introductions begin . . .


The Honorary Speaker: Triple Emmy Award Winning Makeup Artist Karen Dupiche

Karen tears down the house, who wasn't inspired?!

Speaking from the heart!

5 Keys to Success

Time to introduce the Panelists

Panelists


Moderator Nida Khan gets the questions started!

The crowd listens . . .

Paying close attention!

J.Styles pictured with the lovely ladies from AVENUE PINK!

More FAB pics!

Get'Em Girls' cupcakes ---> 3, 2, 1 . . . GONE!

Lauren Rodwell, FAB volunteer quiets the crowd!

The FAB program

FAB attendees

We LOVE FAB!!!

Did you sign up to be a member???

Mingle!

Chit chatter . . .

Back on the mic, don't forget the SILENT AUCTION!!!

Silent Auction: Pantora by Andrea Pitter

Sevy by Sevy Erase

FAB everywhere!

The FAB Crew: Essence.com's Jennifer Cooper, Celeb Photographer Ronnie Wright, Emmy Award Winning Karen Dupiche, FAB's J.Styles

FAB's Publicist, Nicole Newsum

Karen Dupiche shows love to FAB attendees!

Smile, you're FAB!

J.Styles pictured with BET's Michelle Brooks

Absolutely FAB!

J.Styles pictured with MTV's Vice President of Content Distribution & Marketing, Bakori Davis

Celeb/BET Photographer Ronnie Wright and the ladies!

More FAB smiles!

I LOVE Karen!

Candid!

Who attended?! Look and see!

FAB girls are having fun!