FAB Invite - "Key to the City" - Music & Fashion Event

NYC PRIVATE EVENT ALERT:

Keys to cities are traditionally given by a mayor to a hero or dignitary, symbolizing that they have free entrance to the city.

(New York, N.Y.)-July 21, 2011, Hundreds of keys will be bestowed upon New York City’s sexiest celebrities, models, and fashion and music executives. "Key to the City" is one of the most highly anticipated events. Each attendee will have a custom key mailed or personally delivered. This is an exclusive party for NYC's taste-makers and trend-setters. Come and be a part of this celebrity event as we redefine the art of celebration.

SPONSORED BY:
Manhattan Motorcars – www.Manhattanmotorcars.com

WHAT:
“Key to the City” (Music and Fashion Industry Event)

WHEN:
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
9PM-until (Early arrival suggested!)

WHERE:
Sky B Rooftop & Lounge
(127th West 28th St. between 6th & 7th avenue.)

RSVP needed for a key: keytothecitynyc@gmail.com
(First and last names are required for consideration.)

For Entry specific expectations have been provided on the website: WWW.IPARTIEDWITHTERRENCEMCNEILL.COM

Event: Land Your First Media Job

INVITE:


Panel: Land Your First Media Job
Launch your career and find out where the jobs are now


WHEN: Tuesday, July 26, 6:30-8 pm

WHERE: University Settlement, 273 Bowery (at Houston), NY, NY 10002

WHO: College students, recent graduates, and anyone looking for their first media job



PRICE:
$15 (or $15 for AvantGuild members)

Details:

Landing your first media job means knowing who to approach -- and how to get their attention. Having a great resume and cover letter give you an advantage, but they're not the deciding factor of who gets hired.

In this panel, web, marketing, and publishing professionals will discuss what it takes to land a job in New York media. We’ll discuss techniques for making sure your resume gets to the right person, how to best highlight your past experiences, and why timeliness is your greatest asset. We’ll also cover how to maximize the potential of your job search with online resources, and how to translate college success to real-world skills an employer looks for.

We’ll answer your questions about the benefits of internships, how to use social media to your advantage, and how to establish a personal connection with a potential employer. Panelists will discuss different types of media opportunities, how to get your foot in the door, what you can do as alternatives until your dream job comes along, and what to expect once you're hired.


Panelists Include:

Bronwyn Barnes
Entertainment Editor, InStyle.com

Nicole Halton
Director of Conference Planning and Special Events, ABC Television

Gracey Newman
Digital Marketing Manager, VH1

Jill Schwartzman
Senior Editor, Hyperion Books

Hyperion Books Amanda Pacitti (moderator)
Education Coordinator, Mediabistro.com


DIRECT LINK (Complete & RSVP Details):

http://www.mediabistro.com/Panel-Land-Your-First-Media-Job-crs6799.html?c=mbtwcrs

Business Divas Diaries features The FAB Network

Click the below link to see FAB featured on the professional blog site: Business Divas Diaries!

Enjoy!


http://www.businessdivasdiaries.com/2011/07/04/business-diva-profile-jessica-styles-fabulous-entrepreneur/

NYWICI presents Behind the Scenes at CBS 2 News

The New York Women in Communications Foundation presents

Behind the Scenes at CBS 2 News

Exclusively for Students and Young Professionals!

Join us for an exclusive behind the scenes look at CBS 2 News including a question and answer session with veteran news anchor Dana Tyler and a tour of the newsroom. Watch CBS 2 News at Noon in Studio 46 as the team broadcasts live to the tri-state area. You'll see that broadcasting the news involves a whole lot more than just a few anchors reading scripts in front of the camera.

Date:
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Time:
11:00am- 12:45pm

Location:
WCBS-TV
524 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019

Cost:
Student and Young Professional Members- $15.00
Student and Young Professional Nonmembers- $20.00 - Use promo code CBSDISC

RSVP:
http://www.nywici.org/events/behind-scenes-cbs-news


Space is limited!

My new FAV song!

Have you heard the new Beyonce song "1+1"? It is awesome! You must buy the CD and listen to this song in particular! It's about love and all that mushy stuff! Just wanted to share a music jewel with you! I have it on REPEAT!!!!!

Just Wanted to Write to Say . . .

Writing is therapy for me. It's freedom. I thought I'd drop you a line to say that whatever your passion is, keep at it. You can do it! Whatever your dreams are for your life, don't give up. God has a plan for all of us and I truly believe He will lead us on the right path if we try hard to be obedient to His word. Don't get discouraged by the rocky terrain you may experience on your path. It's all a process . . . I am here with you fighting the great fight! Let's work hard, pray hard, go hard!


Happy 4th of July!

Event Recap: FAB's J.Styles Speaks at HBA!

Event Recap - HBA Global - Jacob Javits Center, NYC - June 28-30th, 2011

HBA is an annual conference dedicated to the spa & resort and medical aesthetics convention and expo. On June 30th, FAB's Founder J. Styles was a featured speaker at HBA's FIRST-EVER "Career Advancement Day" at the Trend Spot Theater (Jacob Javits Center) discussing how to "Enhance Your Personal WOW Factor." It is very important to "exploit your skills and talents to achieve your goals." The speech focused on the intangible and tangible WOW factors that create a competitive edge over our peers! It is imperative that we think outside the box in order to advance our career! FAB is very grateful to HBA for the opportunity to partner on this very influential beauty trade show!

Check out the FAB pics!

Welcome to HBA 2011

FAB's J. Styles

"How to Enhance Your Personal WOW Factor"

"What are your fears?"

"What are your goals?"

"What's In Your Career Tool Kit?"

"Be Yourself At ALL Times"

FAB Members Came to Support!

Memories!

I love beauty & education!

FAB Supporter

FAB in the building!

Tons of beauty vendors!

Beauty suppliers!

Learn & Connect

Fun Times!

Brands.

Collect literature.

And the winners are . . .

FAB on the scene!

Thank You HBA!

HBA did an awesome job at connecting corporate beauty professionals with suppliers, makeup artists, educators, entrepreneurs and beauty connoisseurs!

If you are interested in learning more about HBA, visit hbaexpo.com

FAB's J. Styles to Speak at HBA Expo Held at the Javits Center

Dear Beauty Connoisseurs,

I am VERY excited to announce my participation in this year's HBA Global Expo -- "Where Beauty Meets Business". HBA is an annual conference dedicated to the spa & resort/medical aesthetics convention & expo. For the FIRST TIME EVER, HBA is hosting a "Career Advancement Day" on Thursday, June 30th and I will be a featured speaker discussing how to "Enhance Your Personal WOW Factor". For more information on my participation and general schedule, see below for direct link. Note: It is NOT too late to register.

Direct Link for Programming Information:
http://www.hbaexpo.com/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=43a82075-6a0d-4b83-a941-e86ce9029858&groupId=1471247

Conference:
June 28th-June 30th at the Jacob Javits Center, NYC

To Register:
hbaexpo.com

Thought of the Day: June 11, 2011

I wanted to write a special note to YOU. If you are reading this message, know that you are special and that your thoughts and dreams matter. Despite everything, you are valued and loved (even when you feel otherwise). God is love. Enjoy today!

CASTING: Mothers/Daughters Cable TV Reality Series

Casting Opportunity: Casting a docu-reality show by the name of 'My Mom and Me' about challenging mother/daughter relationships. Seeking mothers and teenage daughters who have reached a breaking point in their relationship - girls/women who want a better relationship and feel a certain situation or behavior is in the way of that bond. If you are interested or know of a pair who would be good for this show, please email Kristen Carter at KristenVCarter@gmail.com with their contact information and a 3-4 sentence blurb. Must be available to shoot between July 11-20 and can be located anywhere in the US area. Please only send along serious inquiries.

NYWIC presents Night of the Coaches

New York Women in Communications Presents

Night of the Coaches

High-Powered, Career-Enhancing Conversation, Tips and Networking

Our popular Night of the Coaches is back for a third year, but with an expanded focus. At this evening of small-group discussions featuring New York Women in Communications coaches and communications industry leaders, we'll have six roundtables of interest to communications professionals at all stages of their careers, plus six industry-focused roundtables aimed primarily at students and young professionals. Each participant will select two roundtable discussions and have the opportunity to network before and after the roundtables.

**Please be sure to select TWO different sessions when registering**

Registration Link:
http://www.nywici.org/events/night-of-the-coaches-2011

Roundtables for All Members

Tap into our coaches' wisdom and experience to enhance your career-building skills and learn new networking strategies.

Topics include:

· Branding Yourself for Success: 3 Steps for Taking Command of Your Brand - What is a personal brand and why should you care? This interactive discussion will focus on the importance of recognizing yourself as a brand and the impact your brand can have on your career success. Diane Baranello, Principal, Coaching for Distinction.

· Job Search Strategies for the Seasoned Professional - Experienced communicators will learn how to reposition themselves to stand out in today's competitive job market. The discussion will center on how to package your strengths and experience to create more opportunities. Terry R. Yoffe, CPCC, PCC, TRY Coaching, LLC; and Wendy Best, Managing Director, Recruiting, HR Consulting Division, The Forum Group.

· Expanding and Using Your Network: Gaining New Skills to Produce Results - People hire people, so knowing how to successfully grow and use your network will enhance your confidence and produce results in a job search or any new business venture. Belinda Plutz, Principal, Career Mentors, Inc.

· Getting What YOU Want: How to Negotiate for a Job, a Raise or a Promotion - Learn how to negotiate effectively: leave less money on the table and gain respect in the process. Acquire the right negotiation skills to deliver the best results regardless of market conditions. Alexandra Duran, MSW, CSW, JD, Founder/CEO, Duran Consulting.

· The Power of Social Media: 10 Smart Ways to Use Social Media - The way you use social media sites can help or harm your job search and career. A social media consultant and online talent management agent will share her tips for using social media wisely. Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Co-Founder/Managing Director, Digital Brand Architects.

· Charting a New Course: What to Think About When Changing Career Direction - Get clarity on your work values, skill sets, unique gifts and talents, preferred working environment and structure. Prepare yourself to successfully navigate your new direction in a way that will get you where you want to go. Rory Kelly O'Connor, CEO/Founder/President, Can You Imagine Life Coaching™LLC.

**Please be sure to select TWO different sessions when registering**

· Advertising
· Public Relations
· Journalism
· Digital Marketing
· Digital Communications
· Film and Television

Watch your e-mail for more information about these roundtable discussions in some of today's most exciting communications fields.

Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011

Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Location: NYU's The Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South (at West 4th Street)
For security purposes you will be asked to show ID.

Cost:
Members - $26*
Student Members - $16*
Nonmembers - $41*
*$1 goes directly to the NYWICI Foundation.

For more information, visit NYWICI.org

You're Invited to a Book Signing: A Belle in Brooklyn

You’re Invited to

Book Signings

for

A Belle in Brooklyn
The Go-to Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life

by

Demetria L. Lucas
Relationships Editor, ESSENCE Magazine

When:

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Barnes & Noble
267 7th Avenue, Brooklyn
&

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Hue-Man Bookstore
2319 8th Avenue, Harlem


NO RSVP REQUIRED

FAB Opportunity: Dark & Lovely & ESSENCE Magazine Search for NEXT "Fashionista" Model

Hello FABulous!

FAB heard about an awesome opportunity and wanted to pass it along to you! The juicy details are below. Enjoy!

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Dark and Lovely has partnered with Essence Magazine in a nationwide search for the NEXT “Dark and Lovely” Fashionista Model Search. We are kicking it off with a live casting call in NYC at the Metropolitan Pavillion on Wednesday, June 15th from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and it’s open to the public.

***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***MEDIA ALERT***

SoftSheen-Carson® Dark and Lovely and ESSENCE Magazine Kick Off The National Search for the NEXT Dark and Lovely Fashionista In New York City Special Guest Panelist: Bria Murphy (Dark and Lovely Brand Ambassador)

WHAT: SoftSheen-Carson® Dark and Lovely® is partnering once again with ESSENCE magazine in search for the next Dark and Lovely Fashionista. The Dark and Lovely Fashionista Model Search is kicking off in New York City with a live casting event hosted by Dark and Lovely’s very own Brand Ambassador Bria Murphy.

The winner of the 2011 Dark and Lovely Fashionista Model Search will win a trip for two to New York City, as well as a hair makeover by SoftSheen-Carson’s Artistic Director and Celebrity Hairstylist Johnny Wright, plus a $5,000 shopping spree with Celebrity Stylist Carlton Jones. The live casting call will also include an exciting panel discussion covering the hottest topics on beauty and fashion.

Panelists include: Bria Murphy (Dark and Lovely Brand Ambassador), Corynne Corbett (ESSENCE, Beauty Director), Carlton Jones (Celebrity Stylist) and Eric Bland (Celebrity Stylist and SoftSheen-Carson Style Squad Member).

All participating contestants will have their photo taken on site and will be asked to express to the panelists Why they are Dark and Lovely Contestants must RSVP to attend the live casting event. Contestants can also enter online at www.essence.com/iamdarkandlovely.

WHO: Bria Murphy –Dark and Lovely Brand Ambassador Angela Guy – SVP, General Manager, SoftSheen-Carson Corynne Corbett – ESSENCE, Beauty Director Mikki Taylor - ESSENCE Editor-At-Large Eric Bland – Celebrity Hairstylist & SoftSheen Carson Style Squad Member, Carlton Jones – Celebrity Stylist WHEN: Wednesday, June 15, 2011

TIME: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

WHERE: PANEL DISCUSSION and LIVE CASTING CALL
Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18th Street
New York, NY 10011

The contest began May 24, 2011 and ends on August 8, 2011.

Please visit www.essence.com/iamdarkandlovely for live casting locations, times and official contest rules.

PRESS: Patricia Rallis/Nicole Newsum
CONTACT: Bratskeir Public Relations 212.679.2233 (917) 697-3564 (mobile)/(646) 642-3097 (mobile) prallis@bratskeir.com/nnewsum@bratskeir.com

Event Recap - United Negro College Fund presents "Empower Me Tour"

NEWS FLASH - United Negro College Fund presents "Empower Me Tour" - Hunter College - June 4, 2011

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour, "currently in it's third year of operation, was created to initiate a movement of young people to motivate them towards academic excellence and personal responsibility." The event featured seminars and vendors speaking about professional development, college planning, financial security, test preparation, extracurricular activities and lots of other progressive topics. Speakers & Participants Included: A.J. Calloway, Kim Coles, Ledisi, Tatyana Ali, Boris Kodjoe and more!

The FAB Network was one of the many sponsors! FAB was very honored and excited to participate in an event that supports students & education!

Check out the FAB pics!

Welcome to the FAB Table!

See my baby, FAB?

Awesome list of sponsors

Totally FAB!

The FAB Team!

CASA middle school students come out to learn!

Check out Boris Kodjoe's brother in the background!

Explaining the FAB mission.

Lots of vendors (schools & organizations)

Need college funding?

UNCF plans for work & play.

Making memories.

We were jamming!

FAB.

Connecting & Learning.

Students & Parents.

On break from seminars!

To learn more about UNCF, visit www.uncf.org

To learn more about the Empower Tour, visit www.empowermetour.org

Kudos to the UNCF staff, speakers, sponsors and volunteers for planning and executing an AWESOME event!!!

This Week

I wanted to write you a simple note to say . . .

I hope you had a great week. I hope that any worries that consumed your mind faded away and that you were able to welcome Friday with a smile. I hope that your week was productive and you were able to make progress. I hope that you were able to decipher between what matters and what doesn't and decided to fully focus on what's important. I hope that you embraced the early mornings and late nights with open arms and felt grateful that you had a mission each day to accomplish. I hope that you showed someone love and that they gave you more in return. I hope that you smiled at your enemies and killed them with kindness. I hope that you felt blessed just to experience the seemingly small things in life, like waking up to see another day. I hope that you had a nice surprise happen to you that you weren't expecting. I hope that you recognized your own personal greatness and decided to love yourself even more. I hope that you loved this week, simply because you were present. I hope that this week made you feel FAB!