CheMinistry returns to The Gathering Spot ATL for a LIVE taping on Fox Soul Saturday, September 17, 2022. The address is 384 Northyards Blvd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30313, and the doors swing open at 4:00 pm.
This installment in this season’s series is, “The Alpha Woman Meets Her Match” as Chanel Scott @chanelnicolescott and a celebrity panel continue the conversation that seeks to bridge the gap between purpose-driven men and women who desire to progressively move their love life to the next level. Are you a man who wants to understand the mindset, behaviors, and patterns of an alpha woman? Are you an alpha woman seeking to be understood in today’s crazy world of dating?
Be there for our next LIVE taping to hear the conversation between Chanel and our celebrity panel:
SIERRA GATES 7 Figure Serial Entrepreneur and cast member on LHHATL
DR. ERIC WHITEHEAD @e_whitehead365, CEO of PTG365 and cast member on LHHATL
KENDRA ROBINSON @attorneykendra_robinson, Criminal Defense Lawyer/Closing Real Estate Attorney, cast member on LHHATL and wife of Yung Joc
YUNG JOC @joclive Rapper, cast member on LHHATL and radio personality on Streetz Morning Takeover
QUIANA WATSON @quianawatson_ Wife, Entrepreneur, Managing Broker, Developer, Podcaster, and Business Coach
ANTHONY WATSON @anthonywatson_develops Husband, Entrepreneur and Real Estate Developer
DEMETRIUS AND DHAYANY WALKER @lovepreneur, Creators of the #1 Successful Love & Business Relationship Formula
In a CheMinistry first, an EXCLUSIVE CheMinistry Live Special featuring a conversation with CRYSTAL SMITH @itscrystalsmith. Her resolve and ability to love herself first is remarkable and we’re looking forward to learning more about her inner strength. DEMETRIUS AND DHAYANY WALKER @lovepreneur, will also join the conversation with Chanel Scott @chanelnicolescott and Crystal Smith.
The hallmark of the CheMinistry experience is an evening filled with great energy, excitement, food and beverage, a cash bar, and live entertainment. CHRISTAL JORDAN @enchantedpr interviews panelists and VIP guests on the Blue Carpet while CHERE´ TURNER MUNN @chereturner drives social engagement from the other side of the velvet rope giving our panelists and audience a chance to connect with our virtual family.
General admission tickets are $35 with light appetizers all-inclusive and VIP tickets are $50 with premium seating, a meet and greet, and a photo-op with celebrity panelists. The atmosphere is electric, and the conversation is hard-hitting, CheMinistry is where relationships come to be transformed. True to our vision, change happens here!
Luckett, Founders Kimba Williams and Dr. Barb, Kickoff Kushae’s Cool, Comfortable & Confident Summer With Product Launch, Thursday
Some products are so timely most may assume one currently exists in the marketplace; a deodorant stick for “down there” is quite possibly that new, innovative product. Kushae (pronounced koo-SHAY), the first OB/GYN created, plant-based feminine care system, is set to introduce a new natural deodorant stick, Thursday.
An innovation in personal hygiene, Kushae is the first to produce a roll-on for one’s most sensitive areas. Endorsed by celebrity mom LeToya Luckett, the company’s official Brand Ambassador, Kushae is the first feminine health and hygiene company to launch a major global celebrity campaign, focused specifically on helping women become bold, unapologetic, and fearless about making their feminine health a priority. A Black-owned and women-led business, Kushae continues to dismantle the stigmas and barriers women face in speaking about their feminine health and wellness.
With the men’s personal care and hygiene market estimated to reach a $160 billion in 2022, and the feminine hygiene product market alone set to top $125 billion by 2030, Kushae’s deodorant stick is reaching consumers as the demand for products is at a record high.
Stop sweaty, musty odors “down there” in its tracks
with Kushae’s new natural deodorant stick.
“I am excited to work with Kushae. As the proud mom of two beautiful children, I understand how the different phases of life can change a woman’s body. I support Kushae’s simple, science-backed natural products and welcome the opportunity to spread positive information to educate women about the importance of their feminine health and wellness.”
LeToya Luckett
Kushae is turning the feminine health industry upside down in more ways than one. Co-Founder & CEO, Kimba Williams recently raised $1.25M through venture capital/angel investors, making her one of the first 100 Black women to do so. Launched in 2018 with exhibits and expos, the company literally worked to reach and support women one “Kushae” at a time. By 2020 they had achieved triple revenue year over year growth and debuted in Whole Foods Market. The brand has since been featured in global publications including Essence, Vogue, NBC News, and more.
Despite popular trends in the feminine care space, Kushae’s mission and values of always putting women first remain the bedrock of the brand. Led by co-founder Dr. Barbara McLaren (aka Dr. Barb), a Board-Certified OB/GYN, Kushae uses the highest quality natural, plant-based ingredients in every formula to create unique products that are highly effective and manufactured in the USA. Education-driven, the brand focuses on helping women to make informed decisions about their own health; creating avenues for open dialogue where they can feel comfortable and confident about learning about their bodies. Kushae also encourages women to develop feminine health routines and to be more proactive and intentional about their feminine wellness.
The NAACP Fort Worth Tarrant County will host it’s 44th Annual George D. Flemmings Freedom Fund Celebration virtually on Friday, October 22 at 7 p.m. CST. The virtual celebration is a ticketed event and tickets range from $15-$75. Individual tickets and sponsorship packages are on sale now at naapcfwtc.org.
The theme for this year’s event is “The Pursuit of Freedom and Equality” and will honor the life achievements of Fort Worth natives and successful movie and television actors as well as gospel recording artists, David and Tamela Mann. The celebration will also highlight accomplishments NAACP Fort Worth Tarrant County has made to promote equality and the steps needed to eliminate racial and social injustice in the community.
Due to COVID-19, the celebration will be held virtually for the second year in a row. “The prolonged COVID-19 health crisis has caused great stress to all; however, our branch continues to make an impact with our important work. We’re excited to bring the celebration to the homes of our community through an engaging, virtual format, and look forward to honoring the achievements of our members and special guests,” NAACP Fort Worth Tarrant County President Estella Williams said.
Individuals and organizations looking to attend or sponsor the event can purchase tickets at naacpfwtc.org or through Eventbrite.
About the Fort Worth/Tarrant County NAACP
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. Dr. George D. Flemmings was a pivotal in leading the NAACP in its formative years and helped to solidify the organization’s imprint on the city and in the state of Texas. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans. The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination. To learn more about the NAACP Fort Worth Tarrant County visit naacpfwtc.org.
Meet Stan Greene, President and CEO of PowerThinking Corp (PTC), a Black-owned global human development firm, is inviting members of the public to a free weekly call called “Resilience in Tough Times.”
On the free group calls, they review the University of Pennsylvania, evidenced-based strategies for adopting a positive attitude in difficult times. There is no charge for the calls.
PTC offers them as a way to be of service and give back to the community. “This work has really helped me many others in our business and personal lives,” says Stan. “We want to give people the skills to do well during these trying times“.
Stan has conducted this training for multiple clients, including media giant Comcast, and insurance leader Aflac.
The 30-minute call is conducted by phone every Wednesday, 7:30am ET/4:40am PST and 9:30pm ET/6:30pm PST. Stanley Greene leads the training that includes a weekly review of the 7 Inner Strengths and the 7 Skills of Resilience. It also includes commentary by some of its call participants, which adds to the learning experience.
Licensed realtor and young adult mentor Shaquanna Wilson has released a new book titled From Debt to Deeds Planner, which offers readers a cost-effective, easy-to-follow tool for creating a budget, fixing credit, and understanding the process of purchasing and paying off a home.
The book also reveals surprising racial disparities among racial groups in the US, with Black people seeing the lowest rate of homeownership since 1968. One of the primary reasons Black people are denied mortgages, Wilson says, is because of poor credit or lack of income. She says this also stems from a lack of education in Black communities.
Despite the challenges Black people still face in securing mortgage loans and investing in property, Wilson says there is a clear path ahead for those who are ready to read her message and hear her story.
“You can be the change future generations need, and you don’t need an inheritance or a handout to make that happen,” Wilson says, who struggled tremendously to overcome massive debt and other social barriers to success. It all starts with having the knowledge in hand to manage your financial standing, and it starts with little steps that will push you into levels of success you never thought possible.”
Shaquanna Wilson
While many people are focused on the next president in the hopes their favored candidate will improve the economic outcome of Black people, Wilson believes people should instead start focusing on changing their own outcome right now. Real estate has provided Wilson with amazing opportunities for herself and her family, and she remains passionate about educating others who share her sense of responsibility for the future of their communities. She holds free classes for young adults on wealth building several times a year.
To learn more about From Debt to Deeds Planner and Wilson’s experience and expertise in real estate, visit her website at RealEstateVisionista.com or follow her on Instagram @RealEstateVisionista.
Rochelle Porter, founder and CEO of Rochelle Porter Design, has become one of few African American eco-friendly designers to land a spot with global decor retailer West Elm, a subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Porter has partnered with the company to release B+W, a black and white décor collection featuring must-have items to transform your house into a home: table runners, tea towels, and pillow covers in premium velvet, organic cotton and linen fabrics.
Each item is adorned with one-of-a-kind black and white prints hand-designed by Rochelle herself. The collection, which will also include RPD’s signature brightly-colored pillow covers, will be sold exclusively on WestElm.com and RochellePorter.com
This collection comes just in time for the holidays, and at the most opportune time for Porter and West Elm, as the company recently committed to the 15 Percent Pledge. The Pledge champions economic equality by encouraging retailers to allocate 15 percent of their shelf space to Black-owned brands.
I’m thrilled about this partnership! It’s a dream come true to have the Rochelle Porter Design decor line on westelm.com. I’ve had pop-up shops at several West Elm stores over the years, and I’m always impressed by the company’s welcoming culture and support of independent makers. I couldn’t think of a better place to debut our B+ W holiday collection.
Rochelle Porter
To drive donations for West Elm’s charity partners, the Jackie Robinson Foundation and the National Urban League, fifty percent of sales Porter’s line purchased between November 17 and December 1 were donated to support these organizations. On Giving Tuesday specifically, West Elm will double their give-back percentage to 100 percent.
Rochelle Porter Design is a lifestyle brand that brings bursts of joy to the everyday. RPD’s happy home decor textiles, accessories, and activewear feature vibrant prints derived from the founder’s original artwork and colorful Caribbean roots. Her travel-inspired patterns feature classic motifs with a quirky, modern twist. True to its tagline, “Design for abundant living,” the company believes everyone along its value chain should live well. To that end, RPD prioritizes fair pay, ethical manufacturing, and the use of sustainable materials when possible. Rochelle has recently collaborated with West Elm and The Happy Planner and has been featured in BuzzFeed, Popsugar, Elle DECOR, Essence, and a host of other media outlets.
