Event Recap: Learning & Connecting the FAB Way Event!

Event Recap - Learning & Connecting the FAB Way! In TV & Media presented by The FAB Network - ABC Studios - April 29th

An intimate glance into the TV and Media world

The event was hosted at ABC Studios and was a very comfy and cozy discussion that opened the door for everyone to feel at ease. We were able to have a candid conversation on how to break into TV/Media, as well elevate existing careers. Looks like FAB achieved its goal! What better way to learn than with the FAB family?!

A special thank you to the Honorary Guests for the evening: Glenn Ruppel (Producer for ABC's 20/20) and Kristen Carter (Writer for BET/MTV/VH1 and owner of JazziDreamer Entertainment LLC). All I can say is WOW. I left feeling so inspired, with tons of homework to do. The common theme of the night was to get your feet wet, always put your best foot forward, do your research, make industry connections, volunteer and don't be afraid of rejection because there WILL be someone that gives you a chance, especially if they can sense your eagerness to be great! Thanks Glenn and Kristen, for your words of wisdom and encouragement! You were indeed, FAB!

Check out the event pics!

FAB Founder, J.Styles

Guest Speakers: Glenn Ruppel (ABC's 20/20 Producer) and Kristen Carter (Owner, Writer/Director - JazziDreamer Entertainment LLC & TV Writer/Producer)

She's FAB! Are you FAB?

Simply FABulous!

Welcome!

Introduction

Kristen Carter speaks on how she went from student to intern to corporate professional to entrepreneur!

Kristen Carter plays a video of her work!

Glenn Ruppel shows us a snippet of a story he produced for ABC's 20/20

Seasoned professional Glenn Ruppell shares valuable knowledge and advice

Interactive Q&A

Writing down resources!

Listening intently!

FAB on the scene!

FAB at ABC

FAB Volunteers

A special thank you to all the volunteers!

FABulous intern!

Young & FABulous!

Candid chit chatter!

FAB supporter & attendee!

Working hard to make a difference!


ABC's "20/20" Producer Glenn Ruppel with FAB's J.Styles




Kristen Carter, Writer for MTV/BET/VH1 and owner of her own Entertainment company, JazziDreamer Entertainment LLC tells FAB why she thought it was important to be a guest speaker at the FAB event!




FAB attendee shares why she came and what she learned!





A special thank you to everyone who was apart of the event! Your industry knowledge, advice, words of encouragement, questions, & support helped to make the event a success!

Much Love,

J.Styles

FAB presents Learning & Connecting the FAB Way! TONIGHT!

Who's FAB?

If you're totally FAB, I will see you TONIGHT at ABC Studios, where FAB is hosting its "Learning & Connecting the FAB Way!" event focused on media/entertainment. I am excited that we will gain a first-hand glimpse into the lives of Glenn Ruppel, producer of ABC's prime time magazine show "20/20" and Kristen Carter, who has produced for popular programs for MTV and BET. Tonight, we're exploring how to break into and become a successful producer, on-air talent, writer, entrepreneur, and more! Hope to see you there! It's going to be totally FAB!

xo,

J.Styles

Thought of the Day: April 28, 2010

Friendships are like many blessings sprinkled on our lives daily. We could do without them, but our lives would be without sparkle.

Friendly Reminder: Fashion Fights Cancer Event (May 1st)

Hello Everyone!

Please don't forget to come out and support the Fashion Fights Cancer nonprofit organization, supporting women with cancer. I will be speaking on how to live, look & feel your BEST! For full event details, please visit www.fashionfightscancer.org. I would love to have your FAB support!

When: Saturday, May 1, 2010

Time: 1p.m. – 4p.m.

Where: Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA

1121 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

RSVP@FashionFightsCancer.org

Southerners, mark your calendars! ATL Live - May 4th

ATL Live - On the Park

Premiering May 4th

8pm to 11pm

Featuring live performances!

Park Tavern
500 Tenth St NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Corner of Tenth Street & Monroe Drive at Piedmont Park

Tickets

$10 General Admission tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.

$50 VIP Table Reservations for parties of 2 to 4 people (must be made in advance)

For Full Event Details Visit:

www.atlliveonthepark.eventbrite.com

FOR TABLE RESERVATIONS & ARTIST BOOKINGS: atlliveonthepark@gmail.com.

FOR MEDIA RSVPs (ONLY): contact Saptosa Foster, saptosa@135stagency.com, 404-909-6493 or Shante Bacon, shante@135stagency.com, 917-553-0005.

Music is FUEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What does your tank say???? F? or E?

Another rendition of "Use Somebody" that I LOVE!

C'mon Let's Get PUMPED UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This song makes me SOOO happy. But when I hear this guy "Urban Germany" from YouTube singing it, I just smile!

Smile with me, click play!!!

Words from the Founder: Living Life Like It's Golden

We have one shot at life - to live out our dreams, to love wholeheartedly, to challenge ourselves, to live right, to do wrong, to learn, to build friendships, to get hurt, to laugh, to go through tough times, to cry ourselves to sleep, to be unbelievably happy, to reach for the clouds and pull back a star, to fall and to get back up, and to experience life defining moments. We are placed here with a very specific purpose. There is no blueprint to direct us to our destined path. Faith, obedience & patience are the ingredients that will help us to define our lives with purpose, rather than mediocrity. We must live for today and seize the moment, because the mere seconds, minutes, hours, days and years that we forsake become our untouched blessings. There is no experience too small to acknowledge. Life is an intangible platform to our tangible being. We must be the painter in our lives that paints a portrait that accurately portrays our existence. Living life like it's GOLDEN doesn't simply mean that all experiences will be perfect, it means that we will strive to live with greatness and perseverance in our hearts, determined that we will become obsessed with attaining peace and happiness, despite the many obstacles that we may face. Challenges are inevitable, but if we live for freedom, life & liberty, we have no choice but to "live life like it's golden." We are the pot of GOLD at the end of the rainbow and we should treat ourselves as such. After all, we only get one shot to live life. We might as well take a chance on happiness, rather than be captured in fear.

Live without regret. Laugh without reservation. Love without fear.
Be great at all costs, even if you have to risk failure.

I encourage you to live a FABulously golden life! I promise to take my own advice, as I continue my journey to a healthy, happy and fulfilled life. Let's support each others' journey to a simply GOLDEN life!

Much Love,

J.Styles

Event Recap: Celeb Hairstylist Keith Campbell Book Launch

EVENT RECAP - April 22nd - Tracy Reese, Soho - Decide to be Beautiful (a book launch for "Cuts of our Infirmities" by Keith Campbell) - Hosted by Adrienne Bailon

Celebrity Hairstylist to the BIGGEST stars held a book launch party to celebrate beauty, hair, and dreams coming true! FAB was on the scene as industry professionals and celeb personalities poured in to support Keith Campbell!

FAB was on the scene to capture the essence of this FABulous event!

Check out the event pics!

Actress Singer-Song Writer Adrienne Bailon & Celeb Hair Stylist/ Author of "Cuts of Our Infirmities" Keith Campbell and of course Muah!

The Uber FABulous & Talented Fashion Designer Tracy Reese & Miss FAB!

Oscar James, Celeb Hairstylist to the BIGGEST Stars EVER! Heard of Halle Berry? Beyonce? Iman? Vanessa Williams?

International Celebrity Makeup Artist Mr. Sam Fine & J.Styles

Celebrity Hairstylist Ursula Stephen

VH1 Host Janell Snowden & TV Host, Author & Psychologist Michelle R. Callahan, Ph.D. See R. Michelle on the Tyra Show?

International Celebrity Makeup Artist, Personality Julissa & Celebrity Makeup Artist Oscar James

Actress/Singer Adrienne Bailon, Fashion Designer Tracey Reese & Celeb Hairstylist & Author Keith Campbell

Hey FABulous,

If you are interested in the beauty industry, you should make sure that you know the seasoned professionals mentioned above. Do your homework to find out how they became FAB!

xo,

J.Styles

Black Enterprise Conference: May 16 - 19th ATL

Four days of networking and business advice at the 15th Annual Black Enterprise Entrepreneur Conference + Expo at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel.

For full event details visit www.blackenterprise.com/ec

Interested in attending? FAB has a discount for YOU! Email contactfab@thefabnetwork.com and you will receive an email with a discount code.

Deadline: April 30th

Fashion Fights Cancer Event; Keynote Speaker, J.Styles

Hello FABulous!

Are you truly living FABulously? I believe we must live every day like it's "golden", tomorrow is not promised. I will be supporting the non-profit organization Fights Cancer (FFC) on behalf of The FAB Network on May 1st, serving as the Key Note Speaker discussing the importance of living, looking and feeling your best, no matter what curve balls life throws your way! I hope that you will find it in your heart to come out and support such an amazing organization, dedicated to providing resources and inspiration to adults diagnosed with cancer.

Makeup Artist? Skincare Professional? Manicurist? FFC is seeking FAB professionals who are willing to volunteer their time and talent to provide mini makeovers, skincare information and hand massages/manicures to the attendees. If you are interested, please contact Jessica Styles ASAP!

Please see below AND attached for full event details:

Fights Cancer (FFC) is a non-profit organization of designers that works closely with other organizations and the fashion community at large to raise awareness for cancer centers and hospitals. We produce two major fashionable events and numerous seminars and workshops every year in the spring and fall. The events showcase designs straight from the designer showrooms, to the streets of New York City, and to the rest of the world. Proceeds that we raise are donated to various organizations and assist in offsetting treatment expenses to cancer patients and remission patients in need.

Please join us as we provide helpful cancer outreach to the community and provide a therapeutic workshop for cancer patients:

When: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time: 1p.m. – 4p.m. Where: Bedford-Stuyvesant YMCA 1121 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
R.S.V.P. at rsvp@fashionfightscancer.org or contact 646-691-4622.

Please feel free to forward this to interested colleagues, family and friends! Refreshments will be served.

Thank you for your support!

HBA GLOBAL EXPO presents a WEBINAR!

BRAND EQUITY & ICONIC DESIGN: Updating Your Packaging Without Losing
Your Customers


A WEBINAR on MAY 7, 2010 @ 11AM EST

Click here to visit us: http://updates.hbaexpo.com/cgi-bin4/DM/y/eBYoS0R6ONI0Zro0ECIR0EW
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Designing new packaging without sacrificing brand integrity can be a
bit of a balancing act...

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In HBA's upcoming webinar you’ll hear from some of the industry’s
leading voices on how to make those decisions and maintain – or grow –
your brand’s status as an iconic presence in the beauty marketplace.

Ted Owen of Clinique will discuss methods of updating packaging with
new innovations while maintaining the ‘look’ that keeps a brand great,
followed by Mike Branson of Pearlfisher talking about ways to design
futures for ‘iconic’ brands, in these two can’t-miss presentations
followed by a live Q&A session.

Don’t miss the opportunity to seek innovative ideas and profound
insight into new approaches to packaging and brand integrity!


Topic: BRAND EQUITY & ICONIC DESIGN: Updating Your Packaging Without
Losing Your Customers

Date: Friday, May 7th 2010

Time: 11:00am EST

Cost: $77 per registrant (Group rates are available.)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW
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Event Recap: The Diva Lounge ATL

EVENT RECAP - The Diva Lounge - Sunday, April 18th - ATL

The Diva Lounge is a monthly networking event where fellow women in the entertainment world join together in laughter, networking & fun! The event is brought to you by Sirius XM Radio Host Shayna D. The Diva Lounge is dedicated to empowering and connecting talented, driven women! And this month, was no different!

FAB's J.Styles was on the scene in ATL to capture every moment!

Check out the event pics!

FAB's J.Styles

Young Money's Shanell and FAB's J.Styles

Friends & Family!

Totally FAB and InStyle!

Ciroc Girls!

Friends for 20 + years and counting!

Family! ;)

All Love.

Shayna D reps for InStyle Magazine

Shayna D & Shanell

Complimentary Hand Massages

Pure Bliss. P.S. Check out the YSL heels! FAB!

Every lady has to rock accessories!

Mary Kay was in the building!

J.Styles with founder of J'Adore Magazine

Industry Chit Chatter.

Ladies connecting!

We're totally InStyle!

Shayna D hands our complimentary InStyle Magazines

Fun Times!

Thank you to EVERYONE who came out to show love for The Diva Lounge!

For more info, visit ShaynaD.com