LEAP Program Hosts Fundraiser: January 24, 2013

Soiree @ BABEL Lounge

 

Come mingle after-work or relax before the new semester and enjoy great company and music while supporting a great cause!

 

All proceeds donated to support educational projects for refugee-youth in Lebanon. Learn more: http://www.leap-program.org/. 

 

 

BABEL

Tomorrow! January 24, 2013

7-11PM

$20 - $50 Sliding Scale Donation Fee (depending on your generosity!)

 

 

+$10 Hookahs

+Buy 1, Get 1 Free Drinks

*specials until 9PM

 

131 Avenue C  | http://www.babelnyc.com

 

FACEBOOK

 

 

If you cannot attend, but would like to still make a donation, please follow the link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TDE4XWAACPCCA

SCORE presents Developing & Implementing Your Marketing Strategy

DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING YOUR MARKETING STRATEGY Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm     SAVE $10 - REGISTER ONLINE - $59 Space is limited. Register early. Register online. Developing and implementing an effective marketing strategy is a key element in operating your small business successfully. As a business owner, you must understand the competitive environment in which you are selling your products and/or services, the needs and wants of your target market, the most effective ways of delivering your message, and the strategy and tactics of attracting prospects and converting them to customers. Critical to achieving your business goals is building a strong and individual brand identity.

In this seminar you will learn:     The key phases of developing an effective marketing strategy How to analyze your competition and compete succesfully Why branding is an essential element in projecting your products and services How to use the Internet and social media to build your customer/client base SPEAKERS: Sandy Eames, Marketing and Business Development Executive and SCORE NYC Mentor J. Vincenzo Gatto, Retail Apparel Store Owner, Consultant and Educator, and SCORE NYC Mentor Maisha Walker, Technology Expert, President of Message Medium, and Contributing Editor at Inc.     LOCATION: SCORE NEW YORK CITY 26 Federal Plaza  (on Broadway between Duane and Worth Streets) 6th Floor Conference Center    RSVP: Click Here

CEW presents TRENDSPOTTING

For the first time, CEW will partner with The NPD Group to present a first look at the beauty industry's most important findings for 2012 and beyond. Following NPD's invitation-only Hot Off the Press Beauty Industry 2012 Year in Review, NPD and leading industry executives will reveal 2012 cross-category sales results, global beauty industry trends in both the mass and prestige markets, as well as proprietary consumer research findings, exclusively for CEW members. Don't wait to register - tickets are selling quickly! *MUST BE A CEW MEMBER* Keynote SpeakerThia Breen - Group President, North America, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. Speakers Marshal Cohen - Chief Industry Analyst, The NPD Group Karen Grant - Vice President and Global Beauty Industry Analyst, The NPD Group Tuesday, February 5, 2013 5:00 PM - Cocktails 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Program The Harmonie Club, 4 East 60th Street, New York City Visit CEW to rsvp!

FAB Student Services Newsletter - January 2013

Click Here to learn how The FAB Network works with middle and high school students in the areas of career development, college prep and life skills.

Find it in yourself.

Find it in yourself to relax, relate, release. Find it. Find it in yourself to identify what you want, even when your own thoughts confuse you more. Find a place to escape to when you need to zone out. Find it. Find that place. Find a friend. Find love. Find peace. Find answers. Find what you want. Find an eagerness that inspires you to push forward. Find something in you that's untouchable to call your own. Find your spirit. Find you inner voice. Find it. Find your "thing". Find your passion. Find your circle. Find your place in this world. Find your mission. Find it. Whatever you do and wherever you go, find it in yourself.

What Are Your Zen Moments Like?

My Top 10 Fav Zen Things to Do:

1. Listen to Kem, Gospel, Maxwell, India Arie, Sade
2. Write in my journal
3. Take a long, steamy shower (in the dark)
4. Take a long, aimless walk by water
5. Call my mama
6. Call my friends
7. Read a series of inspirational quotes
8. Play around with my bible app on my phone (and read random bible passages)
9. Lay in bed and stare in the dark (and just think)
10. Ride in the car blasting my favorite songs!

If you don't have a list, then you have some FAB homework. Get goin' . . .

NYAMA presents Using Digital Advertising to Engage & Acquire Customers

Using Digital Advertising to Engage and Acquire Customers Anytime, Anyplace Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013 at 6:00pm   Our featured speakers are: Amir Weiss, Vice President, E-Business at MetLife John Baker, President at dotJWT, JWT Host: NYAMA      Sponsor: REGISTER: Click Here

SCORE presents Writing Your Business Plan: A Roadmap to Success

WRITING YOUR BUSINESS PLAN: A ROADMAP TO SUCCESS  Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm   SAVE $10 - REGISTER ONLINE - $89 Includes Lunch Space is limited. Register early. Register online. Writing a business plan can be a challenge, but we'll  guide you through it as easily as possible, and you'll be amazed at the insights you'll gain! A business plan is a must, whether or not you are seeking financing. This seminar is designed to take you through all the basics that you need to consider. It will cover why you need a plan, how to think about marketing, setting your business goals, your financial needs, and how you will finance your business. We will help you to understand what you need to do to put your business on a solid footing and to maximize your chances for success.

In this class you will learn how to:     Cover the essentials that belong in the narrative and financial sections of the plan Analyze your market to identify and assess the competitive arena Conduct the research you'll need to do to identify or refine your target markets Set up your business goals Analyze how much money you will need Learn what financial reports you will need to prepare in order to evaluate your estimated profitability Explore possible ways to finance your business SPEAKERS: Sandy Eames, Marketing and Business Development Executive, and SCORE NYC Mentor Bruce Director, Financial Consultant, CPA, and SCORE NYC Mentor    LOCATION: The New York Public Library Science, Industry and Business Library(SIBL)188 Madison Avenue at 34th Street   Interested? Click here to register!    This is not an instructional program of the New York Public Library.

NAMIC presents Learning & Development Opportunities

National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) is offering the following: Executive Leadership Program, Leadership Seminar, Multi-Cultural Teams & Mentorship Program.

 

Click here for more information: NAMIC

 

 

 

 

If You Were Never Given Another Thing, Could You Be Grateful?

My friend asked me a very thought-provoking question that struck a cord with me at the time and has since continued to permeate in my thoughts. A very casual lunch that started off with whimsical updates turned into a deeper discussion of careers, love and life, which led to the very stimulating question of "If God never gave you another thing, could you be grateful?" and you know me . . . I had to answer the question with an essay type answer and her response was, "it's a yes or no answer" and I said "yes, but" and the "but" part of my answer was not sufficient for her. She really challenged me to answer "yes" or "no", which perplexed me even more and started tugging at me for the course of the next week. Why, you may ask? Well for one, I consider my self to be a grateful person and conscious of my blessings. However, I just can't escape the "but" part of my answer, because I'm just not done growing, achieving, attaining (at least in my eyes anyway).

 

I still have lots of goals to accomplish and new heights to reach. I have a vision for my life and I haven't fully reached that vision yet so for me, it's hard to say "YES" to a question that seems to stunt my future. My goal is to get to a point where I can say "YES" with confidence and conviction and know that I am wholeheartedly content with everything I've already been blessed with and if I was never given another thing, my heart could sing with peace and gratefulness. Since our lunch, my thoughts and prayers have been a bit more open-ended, thinking more about contentment rather than always praying for the next thing that I desire. Oh, my friend also wanted to make it clear that her question was not to advocate for stagnation, but instead challenge me to get to a place in life where gratefulness outweighs any prayer or requests that I may have. If I was never given another thing, could I be grateful? I'll confess that my answer is still a bit shaky and I am striving for that strong "YES". I am confident that I will get there (my hope is sooner than later). So, now, I am passing along my challenge to you. If you were never given another thing, could you be grateful?

P.S. Don't worry about saying a confident "YES" out loud, because your verbal answer is not what matters. It's what your heart says that really counts.

What's Your Biggest Fear?

A new year is a great time to identify your fears and more importantly reflect on what you can do to tackle those nagging things that you're afraid of.

Here's 5 things you can do to tackle your boogy man thoughts! No fear, FAB is here!

1. Free write all of your thoughts down (if you're worried about someone seeing your thoguhts, tear them up). The goal is to dump out all of your fears onto paper! Suggestion: Write in your journal!
2. Call on 1-3 friends that you trust and try verbalizing your fears. Ask them to listen only, without providing advice or suggested solutions.
3. Find a place where you can think in solitude and peace. Create a zen place where you are alone with your thoughts.
4. Try facing your fear in the eye and tackling it head on! Regardless of what happens, be proud of yourself for stepping outside of your comfort zone to move forward.
5. Document your actions and results of you tackling your fears so that you can get more comfortable with facing rather than running away from areas of your life that you must confront.

Are you in denial?

Our destiny is staring us right in the face and many times, we see it. We know what we're supposed to do but we ignore it. We fight it. We act like we don't see the vision and continue leading our lives like we are oblivious to the signs. Yeah, how's that working out? Well, I mean, I have seen tons of people leading successful and happy lives without listening to the signs but you know what?! [And I am just now getting a bit more clarity on this thought.] The difference is that some are called to lead and others are called to listen. If you are aware of your position and the circumstances surrounding your calling, you are called to lead. And you will not move forward or progress until you fulfill that calling. It stalks you. It whispers in your ear. It will follow you as you enter relationships, jobs, conversations, new situations . . . it will start to drown out your thoughts until you finally surrender. Those who are called to listen. Must do just that, listen. And if you don't, you will continue to face the same adversities disguised in various forms until you are willing to submit your own thoughts and feelings and listen to the signs you are given. You can't escape the roll you were called to play. Leader or listener . . . either way, at the end of the day, you must acknowledge your calling. And the kicker is that, no one can help you. You'll find that no one will truly understand the complexity of your thoughts, your struggles, your gifts, your heart but YOU. And when you get to the end of the rope and you're finally ready to submit, peace and clarity are the faithful friends waiting for you (for us). The real question is, "are you tired of running and ready to face your calling?"

 

Sometimes submitting is the strongest thing you'll ever do. Try it. Stop running, start submitting. See what happens . . . the power of the unknown is probably better than what we can see. I'll admit, I'm ready to find out. Are you?

NYAMA presents January Mix and Mingle

Start off the year right by expanding your professional network!   NYAMA January Mix and MingleTuesday, Jan. 15, 2013 at 6:00pmHost: NYAMA     Location: Stitch Bar and Lounge  | 247 West 37th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018 Just in case the world doesn't end as the Mayans predicted, save the date for NYAMA's January Mix and Mingle networking event.  What better time to get a fresh start on networking than at the beginning of the new year?  See you in 2013! Register Here

NYWIC presents Pay It Forward

CALLING ALL Young Professionals & High School Students!!!! New York Women in Communications Foundation presents Pay It Forward Just got accepted to college or ready to graduate? Already out and not quite sure how to kick your communications career into full gear? Then join some of New York Women in Communications Foundation's past scholarship recipients as they discuss how they got involved with the organization, the doors NYWICI has opened for them and what life is REALLY like once you earn your diploma and enter the real world.     The evening will feature speakers from Huffington Post, American Lawyer Media, the UN and more. This great networking opportunity and panel discussion will give attendees information everyone wishes they had before applying for college, scholarships and internships. Young Professionals will learn how to avoid that quarter life crisis. High school, college, and graduate students and young professionals are welcome to attend at no cost. Date: Wednesday, January 9      Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: New York University, 7 East 12th Street (at 5th Avenue) Cost: Free to students and young professionals To RSVP Click Here: NYWIC Pay It Forward       Moderated by  Kim Last - Conference Producer, RealShare Conference Series at American Lawyer Media At ALM, Kim is responsible for producing six national networking conferences across the country tailored to the real estate industry. She is responsible for content development, speaker selection and event marketing. She has secured a diverse range of speakers from the Chief Economist of the FDIC to Washington, D.C. Former Mayor Adrian Fenty. Kim started her career at Forbes as a Sales Coordinator and eventually became the Audience Development Manager for Investopedia, a Forbes media company, where she was responsible for content syndication and business development. Kim graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, in 2007, where she earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in American Studies and Political Science, and was editor of The Elm, the weekly college newspaper. During her time at Washington College, she interned with a variety of media organizations, including BBC.co.uk, the Scripps Howard News Service and weekly newspaper publisher Manhattan Media.    Confirmed panelists include: Stephanie Guzmán - Intern at Weber Shandwick  Stephanie M. Guzmán is a two time New York Women in Communications Foundation scholarship recipient. She is a junior at The City College of New York, where she is completing a double major of public relations and political science. In the past, Stephanie has interned for Kellen Communications and is currently a healthcare intern at New York's Weber Shandwick.         Nkechi Hooper - Junior Digital Analyst, Code and Theory Nkechi Hooper is a 2012 NYWICI Foundation Scholarship recipient, specifically the IPG Sponsored Scholarship and Internship.  Through her NYWICI connections, she was afforded the opportunity to spend this past summer as an intern at Draftfcb with the search marketing team. She is currently working as a Junior Digital Analyst for Code and Theory, a small independent interactive agency where she implements social media and web analytics for the Dr Pepper Snapple Group client.            Mariama Keita - UN Fellow, Office of the Senior Advisor to the Executive Director, UNAIDS, New York Headquarters  Mariama is currently a United Nations fellow managing high-level programming activities centered on advancing the Millennium Development Goals in Africa with a focus on UNAIDS youth-led policy project. During her spare time Mariama has volunteered for international organizations dedicated to solving the world's biggest problems that include Clinton Global Initiative and Women Deliver and is an active member of the programming committee for NYWICI.  Mariama has set a track record of historical accomplishments that include being the first in her NYU graduate degree program to secure a White House Internship. Under President Obama's Administration she was responsible for the Latino Outreach and Immigration portfolio in the Office of Public Engagement (OPE) and worked on US-Africa Diaspora engagement initiatives that include the First Lady's Young African Women Leaders Forum in South Africa. Mariama is the recipient of an award from the office of Mayor Cory Booker in Newark, New Jersey for implementing a first of its kind African immigrant community leaders briefing connecting senior administration White House officials with advocates representing 10 African nations. This round-table discussion led to the creation of new partnerships with White House to discuss issues specific to the African immigrant and Diaspora population in the United States. In 2012, she earned a Master of Science degree in Global Affairs at New York University and holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Maryland at College Park.        Taylor Trudon - Associate Blog Editor at The Huffington Post Taylor Trudon is an associate blog editor at The Huffington Post. She studied journalism and women's studies at the University of Connecticut, where she completed internships at Seventeen and O, The Oprah Magazine. Taylor is a 2009 New York Women in Communications, Inc. Foundation scholarship recipient and the first-ever NYWICI Hearst scholarship recipient (2010). She enjoys watching reruns of The OC (R.I.P. Marissa Cooper), playing her ukulele and keeping up with the Kardashians.