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We publish a monthly E-Magazine and online resource guide exclusively for women, that is organized by industry type. Our monthly E-Magazine features unique and enlightening articles on business, professional and personal growth, written by local women for women. Who is a Woman With Know-How? Our readers of Women With Know-How are savvy, smart, professional businesswomen who are highly educated, have families, own homes and have excellent disposable income and business income to spend.
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OCTOBER 2014
Dare to be anOriginal
HelpingPeople
Through aDivorce
Public SpeakerAuthor, Radio Host
IT ConsultantFounder
Traci S.Campbell
Gretchen Brodowicz Kathryn Keziah BioSweep of Western Carolina
[email protected] [email protected] (866) 816-8605
www.biosweepwc.com
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October has some very important dates for women.
First is National Business Women’s Week the third week of October,
The objectives of National Business Women’s Week® (NBWW) are:• To promote full participation and equity for women in the work-place;• To publicize the achievements of business and professional women on the local, state and national level;• To publicize the objectives and programs of BPW as they relate to the millions of business and professional women across the country.Come and meet some amazing women and hear some great speakers.
October also is breast cancer awareness month. If you haven’t had a mamagram lately let this serve as a reminder to go out and get it done!
Get out and vote: Policies of the leadership voted in this election will be critical to working women and families. With life-chang-ing decisions such as health care, education, pay equity and fi-nancial security at stake, we must educate women and get them (and their networks and families) to the polls in November. Wom-en are key in this election. Educate your representatives on the issues that are important to you! Host voter registration drives, debate parties and, most importantly, make sure you and your friends, neighbors and relatives vote in November.
Have a wonderful month!Mimi
DMimi Zelman Publisher
Dear Readers,
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Publisher/President Mimi L. Zelman
Creative DirectorRebecca Fairchild
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Contributing Writers Terri Bennett
Karen S. Boardman, Esq.Elyshia Brook
For more advertising information call Mimi at 704-491-1207
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W ith so many differ-ent choices in the vitamin aisle, many women find it diffi-
cult to choose the right ones to fit their personal needs.
As a woman, keeping your body healthy is an important task. Whether you are in your child-bearing years, taking folic acid for a healthy baby, or in your post-menopausal years, taking extra calcium for healthy bones, there are various vitamins for women to consider at every stage of life.
A daily regimenIt’s no secret that the use of vita-
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most people. In fact, a recent Gallup poll found that 54 percent of women take a vitamin on a daily basis. If your intention is to prevent disease, such as cancer or osteoporosis, or you just want to fill in nutrition gaps not covered in your daily diet, the reasons for taking vitamins and their many different forms are endless.
Giving backWhile having the means to obtain
such essential nutrients is simple for most Americans, there are many people who aren’t as fortunate. In an effort to improve the everyday health of people everywhere, Walgreens is joining up with Vitamin Angels, a non-profit organization dedicated to
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information targeted toward women. Use this list of some of the popular vitamins and supplements that have recently made headlines to help you decide whether they fit into your health and wellness regimen.
MultivitaminsWhile most of the nutrients con-
tained within multivitamins can be found in food, taking one daily can fill in any missing gaps. A daily multivita-min can satisfy all of your daily nutri-tion needs. When shopping for the right product, note that not all mul-tivitamins are created equal. Some varieties offer a different amount of nutrients targeted to a specific age group or function, such as Centrum Si lver Women 50+ Mult iv i tamin tablets, which provide additional support for breast and bone health.
Omega-3 supplementsPerhaps one of the most talked
about nutrit ion products on the market, omega-3 fish oil supplements have been praised by various health professionals for their heart health benefits. Supportive but not conclu-sive research shows that consump-tion of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. One product, Nature’s Bounty Odorless Fish Oil 1000 mg Dietary Supplement Softgels, pro-vides a special coating to minimize the unfavorable aftertaste often asso-ciated with such pills.
helping at-risk popula-tions gain access to life-saving micronutrients.
Customers can make a difference and help children and mothers at r isk by purchasing select health and well-ness supplements at Walgreens. With each purchase, the company will offer 1 percent of its vitamins sales to help p ro v i d e 1 0 0 m i l l i o n a t - r i s k c h i l d re n a n d mothers in the US and abroad with essential vitamins and minerals.
“Walgreens’ mission is to help people get, stay and live well, and we are proud to support Vitamin Angels’ cause,” said Robert Tompk ins, group vice president and general merchandise manager. “Through this program, our custom-ers can make a difference in so many lives by simply continuing to fulfill their health and wellness needs at Walgreens.”
For more information, visit www.vitaminangels.org and www.wal-greens.com.
Trends in women’s nutritionFrom TV talk shows to the local
nightly news programs, the public is never at a loss for nutrit ional
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Vitamin DWhile many people obtain vitamin
D through exposure to natural sun-light, it can also be found in small increments in fatty fishes and in fortified dairy and cereal products. Supplements of both vitamin D3 (at 700–800 IU/day) have been shown to reduce the risk of bone loss and frac-tures in elderly people aged 62–85 years. For those looking for a con-venient way to get the vitamin D needed for optimal health, try the Finest Nutrit ion Vitamin 5000 IU Dietary Supplement.
CalciumTo keep bones healthy and strong
throughout life, your body requires calcium. This bone-strengthening nutrient reduces the risk of develop-ing osteoporosis. To increase your calcium intake, try the Nature Made Calcium 600 mg with Vitamin D Dietary Supplement Liquid Softgels, which provide additional vitamin D to promote calcium absorption.
Folic acidA nutrient commonly taken by
women who are pregnant or who wish to become pregnant , fo l ic acid is known to reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida in babies.
For those look ing to improve t h e i r h e a l t h a n d w e l l b e i n g , a general understanding of the many
uses for vitamins and supplements may just be their own personal key to longevity.
Preventive Solutions for WomenInvest in your future by taking
advantage of health testing services at your local Walgreens pharmacy or Healthcare Clinic at select Walgreens. Some services offered include the fol-lowing tests:
• Cholesterol • Blood glucose • Blood pressure • Body composition
Talk to your physician about your test results.
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for breast cancer – can help f ind breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise aware-ness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage com-munities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.
O ctober Is National Breast c a n c e r i s t h e s e c o n d most common kind of cancer in women. About
1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.
Th e g o o d n e ws i s t h at m a ny women can survive breast cancer i f i t ’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test
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Contact: mimi @womenwithknowhow.com
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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How did you get star ted in this business? Terri Bennett Enterprises LLC (TBE) was formed after my contract with WCNC-TV was not renewed. I decided on that day that I never wanted my destiny to be in the hands’ of some-one else. It took me a good 6 months to really figure out ‘what next’ but today I know I am exactly where I’m suppose to be. TBE is a multi-media company that produces content on all things green. Our practical, apolitical solutions empower Americans to start doing their part today. Our Do Your Part® content speaks to the home manager, a group of primarily women that hold tremendous power to create
healthier homes, healthier families and a healthier planet.
What is your background-what were you doing before this business?My background is in meteorology. I went to college to research the inner workings of thunderstorms and ended up delivering weather forecasts on the nightly news. I spent my first year on TV in Waterloo Iowa covering winter blizzards, spring floods and a record number of tornadoes. A year later I became Charlotte’s first female mete-orologist. My 17-year television career offered more opportunities than I could have ever imagined. I reveled in the daily challenge of predicting Moth-
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Owner of Do Your Part Bennett
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er Nature. I loved sharing the wonders taking place in our planet’s sky with audiences of all ages. And I was hon-ored to prove to girls everywhere that women could become scientists too.
What is a good early story about your business? Before we launched Do Your Part, my husband and I were producing daily weather videos on TerriBennett.com. Imagine…you are the talent in front of the camera and your husband is the person behind the camera. It wasn’t always fun or pretty…believe me!
What are some interesting statistics about your business?We want women to know that the home manager decides how 85 cents of nearly every dollar is spent at home and that yields tremendous power. The Harvard Business Review calculat-ed the spending power of the Amer-ican woman to be greater than that produced by the consumers of Spain and Mexico combined.Our buying habits send a clear mes-sage to producers. If we stop buying dangerous and wasteful products; they will stop making them. That’s tremendous power and my mission is to help her harness that power into change that will have a meaningful impact on the health of our families and the future of our planet. What is unusual or unique about your business, in comparison to your com-petitors or similar businesses?Almost everyone else promoting a greener lifestyle uses climate change
as the driving force to generate action. I am a meteorologist with a deep understanding of the cli-mate system and I say your carbon footprint doesn’t mean squat. The green conversation should be about adopting sustainable practices that our planet can actually support. We should be worried about all of the stuff that gets piped into our air, not just the climate warming carbon di-oxide. I never talk about your carbon footprint. I want you to learn about your eco-footprint. Most every Amer-ican is either consuming or discard-ing something, every second of the day. There are endless opportunities to make smarter choices that are both better for you and the planet. Do Your Part is all about empowering the home manager with the knowl-edge to make smarter choices.
Is there a customer experience you are most proud of? Our customers are largely people who want to adopt healthier life-styles. In January 2011 we wanted to offer them an opportunity to recy-cle all of their electronic waste-free of charge. Electronics contain toxic heavy metals along with valuable metals like gold and copper so it makes sense to recycle them rather than trash them. We partnered with WBTV, Lowes Foods and Goodwill Industries to host three drop-off locations in the area. Our Eliminator™ event was an overwhelming success, filling 15 semi-tractor trailers with unwanted electronics.
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that I had done a ‘great job marketing Do Your Part’, and why couldn’t I do the same for their brand? Great question! I took the job and launched a new mar-keting division within my company.
What are some of your greatest chal-lenges in your business? Communicating to an audience is a ma-jor challenge these days. You have to be everywhere all the time. If you don’t do it wisely you can spend your whole day doing it or worse yet, miss an easy opportunity. Staying on top of all the communication channels is by far one of my greatest challenges.
What would you most like the reader to know about your journey in business?I will share two pieces of advice that helped me get to where I am today. Humpy Wheeler of NASCAR advised me to “find a niche that needs filling. Don’t waste your time recreating the wheel.” And my mentor Terry Heaton of Audi-ence, Research and Development often reminded me “there is nothing to fear, but fear itself”.
If you could stand up and defend any-thing, what would it be?The welfare of a child.
Terri BennettPresidentTerri Bennett Enterprises, LLCPhone:704.246.5910 ext. 101Mobile: 704.953.65701355 Greenwood Cliff, Suite 100Charlotte, NC 28204
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The items were either refurbished and sold through Goodwill or recycled through the Dell ReConnect program.The combined proceeds generated over $60,000 for local Goodwill em-ployment and job training programs. We are currently seeking additional op-portunities for our Eliminator™ event.
Do you do any charity or non-profit work? I donate my Fifth Grade Weather and Climate educational program to Title 1 CMS Elementary Schools. I offer my ser-vices to the Charlotte Public Tree Fund to support their efforts to plant needed trees in Mecklenburg County. A dona-tion of $1 is also made to the American Forests Global Releaf effort with every printed Do Your Part: A practical guide to everyday green living book sale.
Who are some of your most notable clients? Our syndicated content can be viewed across the Carolinas on Time Warner Cable’s News14 and Find It On Demand VOD channels. It can also be viewed on television stations within the Cordillera Communications group. Lowes Foods is another notable client that we produce video, print and digital content for under a co-branded title of ‘Everyday green living is good for you’.
What is an interesting story about a client interaction you had? I was once approached by a new client and asked to help market their brand. I was flattered but told them I wasn’t a marketing agency. They pointed out
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T h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t characteristic you can develop in life is knowl-edge of self. When you
dare to be an original and live life from an authentic place, you encompass all of who you are, and who you were created to be.
You honor your life, and the gift that it is, when you l ive from an authentic place. Your choices and decisions are made from a place of personal power.
For many, it can be uncomfort-able and k ind of scar y stepping outside of the status quo. Being an original means you are willing to be exposed and vulnerable as you take the chance of opening yourself up
to judgment, rejection and the pos-sible ridicule of those closest to you.
There is comfort in being just like everyone else and simply blending in; however, the danger in that is you take the chance of never reach-ing your highest potential or living the life that you truly desire.
I t takes courage to reveal your uniqueness and the gifts and talents that are inherent to you. Yet the rewards from having the courage to do so are paramount to your well-be-ing and the peace of your soul.
Conformity breeds competition. When you dare to be an original there is no competition, because you know exactly who you are, who you were created to be, and your self-worth.
Kamonda Posada
authentic l ife you desire. You are worthy enough to express your true self, you are worthy of love, you are worthy of happiness and the abon-dant life which comes from daring to be an original.
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Let go of the fear and embrace your originality. Life is too short to live it in vain trying to live up to other people’s expec-tat ions. No one k nows b e t t e r t h a n y o u w h a t you need for your own personal fulfillment. Get comfortable with looking deep within yourself to f ind the answer to who you really are, and then be true to that self.
Part of being an orig-inal is learning to trust that inner voice, your instincts, and follow your heart.
There is liberty and freedom in being an original. Believe in your-self without the fear of what other people may think of you. Don’t settle for l iving someone else’s l i fe. Be proud of who you are and who you are becoming. Live life to the fullest and be open to new opportunities.
Don’t allow other people’s opin-ions cause you to keep your dreams and ideas trapped inside of you. Someone needs you to be an orig-inal so that you too can empower them to be an original. When you dare to be an original you open our heart and mind to the possibility that you can accomplish anything you set out to do.
There is power and greatness inside of you. You have the unlim-i t e d p o t e n t i a l t o m a n i f e s t t h e
Kamonda Posada CEO/ Chief Creative Director PO Box 242400 Charlotte, NC 28273Phone: 704-968-1046 Email: [email protected]: www.kamondaposada.com
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Six Simple Routines
for Healthy Hair & SkinW h e t h e r q u i c k a n d
efficient or long and relaxing, 61 percent of Americans would
rather give up brushing their teeth for a week than remove showering from their daily routines, accord-ing to a recent sur vey commis-sioned by Delta Faucet.
While people may recognize the value of a steaming shower, they may not consider the effects water temperature and beauty rituals have on the body and mind.
Healthier hair, softer skin and less stress can be achieved by following a few simple steps:
Glowing sk in . Cold water can cause pores to tighten, making it difficult to thoroughly clean skin. Conversely, hot water can dry out skin, causing it to become tight. To offer peace of mind and ensure the temperature of the water flowing from your shower or bathtub spout is right for you, Delta Faucet intro-d u c e d Te m p 2 O Te c h n o l o g y – a digital temperature display featur-ing LED color indicators to easily identify water temperature ranges.
Luxurious locks. Where cold water can reduce hair volume, hot water can strip locks of natural oils, leaving hair dry and brittle. Most shampoos work best with a moderate water
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temperature so be aware of hot versus cold when treating your hair.
Olive your new look. Whether harsh summer sun or cold, dry winters – damaged, dehydrated hair can happen year round. Repairing distressed hair does not always mean you need to make an appointment at the salon or stock up on expensive hair treatments. Simply look in your kitchen cabinet. Olive oil adds moisture and shine to lackluster hair, so treat it – wet or dry – at a fraction of the cost.
Turn up the volume. After a shower or bath, tousle your hair from root to crown with your fingertips as you blow-dry to create the il lusion of
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fuller hair. When strands are dry, give the roots extra lift by back-combing undersides with a clean, dry toothbrush. Rather than tearing at hair with a comb, the soft bristles will grip and rough up strands just enough to maintain lift.
Relaxing fruit bath. After a tough day of sun exposure, stress and pollution – a bath set at the appropriate temperature can help de-stress the body and mind. Start by running a warm bath – 80 to 100 degrees – with a half-gallon of milk and lavender oil, and rub pureed watermelon, a natural anti-in-flammatory, on the skin for a
soothing finish.
Drink up. We’ve all heard about the benefits of dr ink ing water – and they’re true. Add a few slices of cucumber or mint leaves to a glass of ice water for a post bath or shower refresher. Skin care expert and research scientist Warren Wallo explains, “Water helps flush toxins from your body and hydrates your system, for healthy-looking skin and a soft, natural glow.”
No matter what your beauty routine may be, the right shower and bathing temperatures make a difference. To learn more about Temp2O Technology, visit www.deltafaucet.com.
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member. Each case is unique. The way cases are handled from county to county or State to State can differ. U l t i m a t e l y, m i s i n fo r m a t i o n c a n cause confusion.
5 . H e l p w i t h m e a l s a n d errands. Working through the legal process is a part time job. When someone is sick, people help with meals and transpor tation. O ffer to help. Take the trashcans to the curb, cut grass, or drop off a cas-serole. Anything will help and is appreciated.
6. If children are involved, remem-ber that the children will need to maintain a relationship with both parents. Don’t discuss the situation in front of your children. They might repeat what they hear.
7. Be a safe place for the chil-dren. Sometimes, good parents lose sight of their children during a divorce. Parents who are fighting about the future of their relationships with the children will sometimes start overlook-ing things important to their children at the same time. So, mind the gaps.
I t h a p p e n s t o o often. Friends, co-work-ers, neighbors or family m e m b e r s a r e s u d d e n l y
separated and beginning the p r o c e s s o f a d i vo r ce. W h a t should you do?
1. Don’t disappear. People need
to see some part of their life stay intact. Helping someone who goes through a divorce maintain some of his or her former lifestyle helps. So keep meeting for lunch, or tennis or whatever is unrelated to the divorce.
2. Listen. People in pain need to talk through it, and often they run through all of their support quickly.
3. Don’t take sides in the begin-ning. The person you are talking to will share his or her pain. He or she can’t often see the other side of the story. So it is best not to add fuel to the fire.
4 . D o not te l l war s tor ies or compare outcomes of your own case or those of a friend or a family
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Lindsey Sink Dasherand
Leigh B. Sellers
Krusch & Sellers, P.A.Attorneys at Family Law
North Carolina South Carolina 6230 Fairview Road, Ste 105 1012 Market Street, Ste 205-A Charlotte, NC 28210 Fort Mill, SC 29708 Phone: 704-556-0707 Phone: 803-487-7729 www.kruschlaw.com www.rjrlaw.com/fort-mill-divorce/
Representing clients in York, Lancaster, Mecklenburg, and Union Counties in
South and North Carolina.
10. Don’t second guess the per-son’s judgment. If he or she is at peace with a decision, then let it be. The person may not be explain-ing the entire reason for his or her choice. Respect that different people have to do what is right for them.
11. Pay attent ion to s igns of depression. People go through sep-aration and divorce differently. If you see signs that cause you concern, do something. Therapy may be needed.
12. Involve yourself if they need your help at trial. If a case is going to trial, you may be asked to take sides.
8. Don’t gossip. Keep their confi-dences. Even telling someone how upset their estranged spouse is can feel like a betrayal. Often, people don’t want their estranged spouses to know anything about their lives when they have moved on.
9 . O f f e r p r o f e s s i o n a l r e f e r -ences. Often it is bests for separated adults to start using different banks, accountants, f inancial planners, investment counselors and other professionals. Make a personal refer-ral. It will help them move on and feel independent.
No one likes to go to Court. But if someone needs you to be a witness, then speak to his or her attorney and see how you can help. They wouldn’t ask i f they didn’t need you. And often, they don’t need you to say anything bad about the other party. Sometimes they need you to say something good about them. Find out what is needed. If you can’t help, then you can say no.
It is hard to know what to do when
someone is going through a divorce. But, it helps to be there.
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Leigh B. SellersNC Board Certified Specialist in Family LawNC Certified Family Financial MediatorLicenced in North and South CarolinaKrusch and Sellers, P.A.
Main Office: 6230 Fairview Road, Ste 105Charlotte, NC 28210Phone: 704.556.0707 • Fax: 704.553.7824
South Carolina Office: 1012 Market St., Ste 205AFort Mill, SC 29708Phone: 803.487.7729 • Fax: 704.553.7824
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Football season can only mean one thing – time to grab the best seat in the house, and we’re not
talking about at the stadium. In fact, 77 percent of Americans think the best seat in the house is at home in front of an HDTV, according to a recent survey by McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco brand products. Instead of heading to the stadium, keep the tailgate at home and throw a “homegating” party.
The ult imate homegate is not only about the football game, it ’s about the food. No matter what’s happening on the field, the spread can be the real game-changer. In
fact, the survey found the following: 78 percent of American adults think good food can make up for a bad game.
Americans spend, on average, 42 percent of the game eating or drinking.
O v e r h a l f o f A m e r i c a n s ( 5 7 percent) voted the grill as the most important appliance when hosting a homegate.
Fo r a h o m e g a t e t o u c h d o w n , banish the boring and serve beer-in-fused chili, which is sure to please all your family, friends and football fans. For other ways to spice up game day, visit www.tabasco.com.
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Super Good ChiliServes 6
Cook time: 30 minutes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck1 large onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon ground cumin1 (12 ounce) can diced tomatoes2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans,
drained and rinsed1 (16 ounce) can red k idney
beans, drained and rinsed1 (12 ounce) can or bottle beer
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon TABASCO brand Original Red Sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt S h r e d d e d c h e d d a r a n d
Monterey Jack cheese, optional
Heat oil in 5-quart saucepot over medium heat. Add beef and cook unti l well browned on al l s ides, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove to bowl. (cont.)
Add onion and gar l ic to dr ip -pings remaining in skillet; cook over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
Return meat to saucepot ; st i r in cumin. Cook 1 minute. St i r in diced tomatoes with liquid, pinto beans, red kidney beans, beer, green chilies, Tabasco Sauce and salt. Heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors, stirr ing occasionally.
Serve with cheese, if desired.
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by Mimi Zelman
Traci S . Campbel l i s a publ ic speaker, author, radio host, IT con-sultant and founder of two organi-zations, the C.H.A.M.P. Community Pr o j e c t : w w w. c h a m p c o m m u n i -typroject.org, and the Beauty In Beauty Out Tour: www.beautyin-beautyouttour.com. The C.H.A.M.P. Community Project is a 501(c)(3) organization which aims to provide mental and emotional educational support to single parents and their chi ldren and teens. The “Beauty In /Beauty Out Tour ” also known as BIBO Tour, seeks to recognize dynamic women demonstrat ing leadership in their communities.
How did you get started?I wrote a book and work book
p r o g r a m i n 2 0 0 9 c a l l e d “ T h e C.H.A.M.P. Within”. It was based on my experiences as a teen growing up with a struggling single parent in the 80’s and 90’s in west s ide Baltimore. It focuses on 5 traits that I firmly believe are keys to a success-ful progression from adolescence to adulthood (Character, Happiness, Attitude, Mentality, and Purpose). The goal was not to just write a book and tell a story, but to develop a program or system that can provide real tools that can truly change lives. This book and workbook was/is the
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IT ConsultantFounder
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basis of the C.H.A.M.P. Community Projec t , our 501c3 organizat ion and then later, the formation of the Beauty In/Beauty Out (BIBO) Tour.
Tell us about your programs and events for women
As a result of the work through the C.H.A.M.P. Community Project, I was often approached by women who would share thei r t roubles or challenges (relationship issues, rebellious teens, low self-esteem, not knowing how to start a busi-ness, seek ing a mate, etc. ) . One night, in late 2012, I told a gir l -f r iend o f m ine that i t would be great to create something just for women that would take the prin-ciples from the C.H.A.M.P. Within program, but at the sam e t ime, make it fun and glamorous. And, what if we could truly honor real women and the real role models o u t t h e re w h o d o n o t g e t t h e i r j u s t re c o g n i t i o n ? A fe w we e k s later, the Beauty In / Beauty Out, or BIBO, tour was born and we started to plan the award ceremony events t h a t to o k p l a ce i n C h i c a g o a n d Atlanta in 2013.
This year, we are launching BIBO U n i ve r s i t y, i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h CL3 Agenc y www.cl3agenc y.com which would provide very afford-a b l e o n l i n e t r a i n i n g c o u r s e s i n areas such as relationships, dating, self-esteem, mindset training, goal setting, image consulting, etc.
How have your prior career expe-r i e n ce s p re p a re d yo u fo r yo u r journey in life?
Being in a f ie ld ( IT ) that was and still is male dominated, it is a challenge for women to be treated as equals. It has definitely gotten better over the last several years, but women still have to work harder to command respec t and to be taken seriously for their technical aptitude and talent. Having to learn how to command respect from my male peers, but at the same time, not try to be a man and lose the power of being a woman has helped me in all aspects of my life. Real leadership is all about being a team player and not a dictator. It is about recognizing the talent and knowl-edge in others and allowing them to contribute those talents. These are the ideals I truly hope my team-mates through BIBO and C.H.A.M.P. Community Project see in me as the leader of these organizations.
Wh at wo u l d yo u m o s t l i ke o u r readers to know about your journey in business? In life?
My journey was not easy. And, at the same time, it was not as hard as many others who are now very suc-cessful. I had to overcome limited financial resources, no father figure, and growing up in a crime ridden area. However, thanks to a strong and dedicated mother and a great education...I ended up experiencing
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success in my career. Thanks to great mentors and a strong spiritual foun-dation, I was able to develop two organizations to help others and I have has success in my personal relationships -- marriage, friends, and family. This all goes to show the real power in always moving for ward and not using your past or your upbringing as an excuse or crutch to put limits on yourself and on your dreams.
Who would you describe as your mentor(s) and why?
My mother, Marie McKnight – She taught me how to be resourceful and strong in the face of adversity and different challenges (physical, financial, and emotional)
My first mentor, Paula Fuller – She was my “mom on the road” when I started traveling for work in my IT career. I was right out of college and had never even been on an airplane! Her wisdom and advice was very important to shaping my mindset for the rest of my IT career
My oldest sister, Gloria Smith – She has had two successful careers, including a mil i tar y career. And she has maintained a successful marriage for over 18 years. I highly admire that.
What’s on your bucket list and why?To visit South Afr ica – I was a
strong admirer of Nelson Mandela. I never had the opportunity to meet
him and I would love to see the land where he exacted so much positive change and history
To run a marathon – My mother died of heart disease and during her battle, could not even walk a few feet without struggling to breathe. I have been blessed with good health and the ability to walk and run long distances. I want to do even more in honor of my mother
To take 3-4 months OFF – I have worked since I was 14 years old. Even during layoffs in my IT career, I was busy working on building my businesses. I want to experience true mental and emotional rejuve-nation and just travel and relax!
Any difficult times you’d care to share with our readers?? And if so what lesson have you learned?
I experienced two great losses in my life: The loss of my nephew, Joey, when I was 11 years old. He was only 5. He died from Hepatitis B. Later, I lost my mother; she passed away at age 73. I was her primary caregiver for 13 years (I started at a very young age balancing her care and building my career). The loss of these two ver y important people in my l ife reinforced my drive to succeed. It also caused me to value quality of l ife and value time greatly. They truly are our biggest commodities.
I also went through a period of frequent panic and anxiety attacks starting in my 20’s.
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I also wish that I had followed my passion a little sooner in life. Better late than never is definitely a true saying, but I now feel like we are moving in warp speed as we quickly build these organizations to help so many who can benefit.
Where do you see yourself 20 years from now?
I truly see myself still working! L O L . I w i l l n e v e r N O T w o r k . Correction, I will never stop build-ing upon my dream because BIBO and C.H.A.M.P. Community Project are not work. They are my dreams finally realized and the importance for their missions is greatly needed
I a l s o s e e my h u s b a n d a n d I spending more t ime with family (more than we are able to do now), traveling, and hopefully providing more training and mentorship to others.
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I love house music and dancing. So, at least once a year, I like to go out and just dance (now, I may be one of the older ones in the place...but I don’t care! LOL)
What inspires you? What makes you laugh?
I love candid and blunt humor ( m o s t o f my f a m i l y i s f ro m t h e south...but I did not grow up in the south).
I t w a s h a r d t o d r i v e o n t h e highway or even fly sometimes.. .th ings that normal ly would not bother me at all. They happen very, very rarely now, but I had to learn that great importance of a proper diet, exercise, and unplugging to mentally, emotionally, and physi-cally recharge. As invincible as we may think we are, the truth us, we are not made of iron.
If you could do one thing differ-ently in your life, what would that be?
While I have been blessed to have had a great career in Information Te c h n o l o g y ( I T ) , i t w a s n o t my real passion. I t was only when I embraced my real passion of devel-oping community based organiza-tions and delving into media work (HYPERLINK “../../Downloads/www.blogtalkradio.com/insideout”www.blogtalkradio.com/insideout), that I found real career fulfillment. I wish would have embarked on a career in nonprofit work and media work sooner than I did.
What do you wish you knew 20 years ago?
I wish I had taken my mother ’s advice to save more and spend less. That was her mantra as she had very little resources in her life. I even-tually learned this lesson, but defi-nitely made some wrong moves, financially, along the way.
Above: Ashley and her Oma goofing around with an electric fence.
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give to people and things that do not help or benefit others. We cele-brate and idolize people and things that do not stand for anything of real substance. And yet, we ignore the people, things, and issues that need to be honored or celebrated or just supported. That has got to stop.
We have to get back to focusing on real role models and promoting real self-esteem and self-worth in our youth as well as in our older members of society.
We have to educate and train our minds beyond just academics. We have to get back to admiring the dif-ferences in each other and see the real beauty in that.
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So, I love the colorful and blunt humor of my relatives. I love come-dians l ike Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, and Jon Stewart because their humor is hilarious, smart, but no non-sense, honest , and thought provoking at the same time.
I am inspired by true confidence and true passion for your cause or work; having respect for others always, but also having the ability to be “real” and comfortable in your own skin.
If you could stand up and defend anything, what would it be?
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Causes of headaches are as varied as the aches themselves. Migraines and tension headaches are among the common types of primary head-aches – those that relate to pain sensitivity areas of your head but do not signal a potential underly-ing disease. Lifestyle factors such as
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alcohol, certain foods, changes to or lack of sleep, posture, skipped meals and stress can contribute to primary headaches.
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