Event Recap - Black Entrepreneurs ENTREPRENEURS Conference

EVENT RECAP - Black Enterprise ENTREPRENEURS Conference + Expo - Atlanta, GA - May 16th - 19th


I had the priviledged honor of attending the 15th Anniversary Black Enterprise Entepreneurs Conference + Expo. The theme was "Building Business Beyond Tomorrow" and the conference indeed captured the essence of the tagline by highligting powerful and successful professionals, as well as giving us access to business leaders and knowledge that can and will shape entrepreneurs' futures. Building your own brand is the new wave of the business world and the conference helped professionals to establish a strong foundation as we strike out on our own to conquer our dreams!

FAB was on the scene to attend the exclusive workshop sessions, exhibits, small business award luncheon, awards gala and the many many networking opportunities that were provided throughout the conference. The event reitterated the importance of surrounding yourself with positive, inspiring and business-minded individuals. Your circle of friends and colleagues should be a reflection of the type of success you aspire to achieve and should challenge you to do just that!

Check out FAB's exclusive event pics!

Leading Black Professionals

Sunday, May 16th - Opening Reception

Meet. Greet. Connect.

Live Band.

Complimentary food & dessert.

The Marriott Hotel was one of the sponsors.

Young & Powerful professionals taking over!

Monday, May 17th - Motivational and Life Coach Lisa Nichols kicked off the morning with a POWERFUL speech!

She's definitely FAB!

Lisa Nichols has been featured on Oprah, Larry King and countless other networks!

You MUST purchase her book!

FAB's J. Styles with Motivational and Best Selling Author Lisa Nichols

Lisa Nichols vendor table

Motivational. Spiritual. Encouraging. Real.

Black Enterprise Models :)

FAB's J. Styles on the scene!

FAB girls!

Small Business Award Luncheon sponsored by Ariel Investments

Daymond John (Business Mogul and Urban Entrepreneur) was the featured one-on-one panelist AKA FUBU Founder; Moderated by Sonia Alleyne (Editorial Director of Black Enterprise)

Eating. Connecting. Learning.

Get Money! Financing Your Business workshop; Moderated by John Simons (Editorial Director of Black Enterprise)

Panel included Bankers, Financiers, Entrepreneurs

Exhibitors had an entire floor to showcase their brands.

Brands & Knowledge.

FAB & Black Enterprise

Just enough time....

Black Enterprise exhibitor table

FAB's J. Styles

Look for me one day! ;)

Who's Who in BLACK (publication dedicated to highlighting successful business leaders around the country)

You should own one of these publications! Who are the leaders in YOUR community?

The National Urban League was an exhibitor

GM's Buick was one of the leading sponsors!

Buick Model

Gotta be FABulous!

Business laughter!

Making a connecting.

Having fun!

Part of a lifetime experience!

Action Shot

Ready to Learn?

The Marriott Ballroom where the Black Enterprise magic happened!

Black Enterprise presents BE's Top 100 Black Owned Companies Nationwide

Awards Ceremony/Gala

I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Black Enterprise ENTREPRENEURS Conference

For more information on Black Enterprise and the conference, please visit http://www.blackenterprise.com/

Thank you, Black Enterprise, for an amazing platform of learning, inspiration and most of all motivation to keep pressing forward toward success beyond measure!

Let's stay FAB together!!!

FGI presents THE RETAIL REVOLUTION

The Fashion Group International (FGI)

presents

THE RETAIL REVOLUTION
Transformation of the World's Biggest Industry


June 24th, 2010
at the NY Hilton, Mercury Ballroom
1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY

11:15 AM Networking Reception
12:00 - 2:00 PM Luncheon and Presentation


The Revolution is fully engaged and the consumer is winning.
The Store used to be the destination but today, the consumer is the destination.

From traditional bricks-and-mortar stores, to the Internet, exploding social networks, fashion "clubs." and TV, strategies, structures and business models are being transformed to respond to this all-powerful consumer.

Come and learn about winning strategies from three change agents:

Moderator
Robin Lewis
President, Robin Lewis Inc.

Speakers
Michael Gould, Chairman & CEO, Bloomingdale's
Mindy Grossman, CEO, HSN
Ben Fischman CEO, Rue La La



TO PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE:
www.fgi.org

Shecky's presents GIRLS NIGHT OUT!

YOU'RE INVITED TO SHECKY'S GIRLS NIGHT OUT!

Gather the gals and get ready for some serious fun! Shop must-have summer styles, chill out with cool drinks (margaritas, anyone?) and keep the fun going strong when you take home one of our jam-packed goodie bags.

NEW YORK CITY
Date: Tue.-Fri., Jun. 15th-18th
Time: 5pm-10pm
Place: 82 Mercer
82 Mercer St. (Spring & Broome Sts.)

TICKET SPECIAL!
Buy your ticket(s) for Tuesday or Wednesday night, and enjoy this special limited time ticket price: $20; Thursday tickets are very limited: $35

Visit www.shecky's.com for complete event details!

Event Recap: FAB AFTER HOURS with 106 AND PARK'S TERRENCE J & FAB'S J. STYLES

EVENT RECAP - FAB AFTER HOURS - SEVENTEEN BELOW (NYC) - MAY 13th

Last night's FAB AFTER HOURS event hosted by Terrence J (106 AND PARK) and Yours Truly, J. Styles (The FAB Network) was a great SUCCESS! The event was an after work mixer filled with fun, lots of dancing and great networking. It was simply FABulous!

A special thank you to the FAB members who came out last night to support me and FAB! I truly appreciate it! We had a blast!

Check out the exclusive FAB event pics!

Hosts of the evening - BET's Terrence J & FAB's J. Styles

Terrence J introduces J. Styles

Terrence J & J. Styles

FAB AFTER HOURS was executive produced by Terrence McNeill (right) pictured with Hosts

Terrence J is FAB!

The DJ plays all my favorites!

106 AND PARK's Terrence J & I dance and laugh!

J. Styles answers questions from the press!

"What does F. A. B. stand for?"

"How did you decide to start The FAB Network?"

"Who does FAB cater to?"

"How can we find out more about FAB?"

"Who is J. Styles?"

"We love FAB!"

FAB Supporters

Shayna D and I looking FAB!

We danced & had a BLAST!

Event Producer Terrence McNeill and J. Styles

We kept the party live!

Having fun!

Check out the eyes! ;)

I heart Shayna D!

I see you!

Terrence J is on the mic keeping the party hype!

The event turned out FABulous! Thanks, Terrence!

Friends

Avenue Pink's Miss Klassy Chassy & Muah!

Terrence J had lots of jokes on me! LOL You just had to be there!

Venue Manager (Seventeen Below) Frankie & Me

America's Next Top Model Winner Jaslene & FAB's J. Styles

FAB.

FAB Founder, J. Styles

Thank you again to everyone who helped to make FAB AFTER HOURS a success!

Stay tuned for more FAB events!

FAB AFTER HOURS is TONIGHT!!!

TONIGHT - SEE YOU THERE - FAB AFTER HOURS - SEVENTEEN BELOW


The hosts for tonight's FAB AFTER HOURS event is Terrence J (106 AND PARK) and J. Styles (The FAB Network) at Seventeen Below (2163 Frederick Douglas Blvd & 116th Street) from 6 PM to 11PM. Get there early!!!

Who's Hanging with FAB Tonight???

RSVP to IDANCEWITHTERRENCEJ@GMAIL.COM

THE DIVA LOUNGE Event TOMORROW (Wed. May 12th)

Entertainment Tastemaker Event - May 12 - NYC

You and a guest are cordially invited to:

The Diva Lounge NYC: Celebrating Women in Journalism

Special co-host: ABIOLA ABRAMS

(TV Host/Author)

Wednesday May 12, 2010

7:00 - 9:00pm

Nightingale Lounge: 213 Second Avenue

(NW Corner of 13th St. & 2nd Ave.)

Music By: DJ Profile


**Please RSVP to: TheDivaLoungeNYC@gmail.com**

For more information on The Diva Lounge and the Host Shayna D, visit www.ShaynaD.com

Fashion Week: New Jersey October 2010

FASHION NEWS FLASH:

an inaugural event

New Jersey Fashion Week

October 2010

Visit the website for information about its schedule, designers, accessories exhibit

and intern opportunities:

www.newjerseyfashionweek.com

or contact Donnella Tilery at donnella@shopdonnella.com

FGI presents THE RETURN OF THE MOHAIR FIBER

FGI has a FREE event just for you!

FAB has the juice!

a no-cost industry event

Li Edelkoort presents

THE RETURN OF THE MOHAIR FIBER

after the Trend Union Fall/Winter 2011-12 seminar

Thursday, May 13, 2010

from 12 to 12:45 pm

FREE ENTRANCE

at the Tishman Auditorium

The New School

66 West 12th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues)

For more information or to RSVP (required)

Contact Ragna at (212) 420-7622 or ragna@edelkoortinc.com

FAB AFTER HOURS hosted by Terrence J of 106 AND PARK and J. Styles of THE FAB NETWORK

Who's hanging out with FAB?!

New York, NY - May 10th

The FAB Network and IPARTIEDWITHTERRENCEMCNEILL.COM Present FAB AFTER HOURS, hosted by Terrence J of BET's 106 AND PARK and J. Styles of The FAB Network. FAB AFTER HOURS is a fashion and entertainment industry after work event, where you will have an exclusive opportunity to mix and mingle with professionals, as well as unwind for a night of dancing and fun!

Come Connect. Have Fun. Be FAB.

Date: THURSDAY, MAY 13TH
Time: 6 TO 11PM
Place: SEVENTEEN BELOW (2163 Frederick Blvd & 116th Street)
RSVP: DANCEWITHTERRENCEJ@GMAIL.COM

*RSVP is a MUST*

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Dear Mother's,

I am wishing you a day filled with love, appreciation, laughs, smiles and everything you deserve. You gave us life and so much more and for that, we are truly grateful! From FAB to YOU, Happy Mother's Day!

Stevie Wonder said it best, "Isn't She Lovely?"

NYWIFT presents Navigating Through the Financial Crises As a Woman of Color

Interested in Film & Television? Questions on Business Strategy?

New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT)

Are you a women of color whose career in the entertainment industry has hit a road block? If so, this panel is designed to help you identify the specific challenges you face, then find the strategies you need to reach your goals.

The panelists include Rachel Watanabe-Batton, chair of the Diversity Committee of the Producers Guild of America; Jandiz Estrada, associate casting director for Mackey Sandrich; Zetna Fuentes, co-chair of the Ethnic Diversity Steering Committee for the Director's Guild of America and actor Melanie Nicholls-King. Voice-over expert Joan Baker serves as moderator. They'll give you the tips and tools you need to gain employment during these tough economic times.

To Register Visit:

www.nywift.org

Members: $15
Non-Members: $25

Thought of the Day: May 5, 2010

Being "ordinary" is for those that are afraid to authentically be themselves. After all, we were born "extraordinary" with our own intellect, voice and style.

:30 FAB Homework

Get your CAREER JOURNAL and make a list of your GOALS, OBSTACLES & PLAN OF ACTION. For every goal, there will be challenges. Stop complaining. Learn how to persevere and overcome trials. Here's the BIG question . . . Are you prepared? Your CAREER JOURNAL should have 3 columns: GOALS - OBSTACLES - PLAN OF ACTION. If you are able to foresee issues and are proactive in your approach, you will not only save your self time and energy, but you will reach the finish line a lot quicker. Get Set. Go!

Good Luck!

New Reality Show Casting for Singles in Brooklyn This Summer

NEWS FLASH: Single? Looking for Love? Live in Brooklyn?

A television show is seeking guys and girls aged 21 to 30 living in Brooklyn, NY. Interested applicants must be smart, funny and single who want to have a great summer in Brooklyn and in addition must be available for an 8-week production schedule beginning in July. Send your name, age, three photos and describe why you are perfect for the show to:

brooklynbeachcasting@gmail.com or visit RPDBcasting .com.