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What a time I had discussing DEI, its impact, and why it’s important at this pivotal moment at the Women For Progress Lunch & Learn with two brilliant & beautiful women - Crystal Moore and Jasmine Carter.

To Crystal & Jasmine, thank you both for taking time out to indulge me and connecting the dots about DEI, your work ensuring DEI programming continues to exist, and what we can do to hold corps, businesses, and/or orgs that we work for, support, love, and/or trust are prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and equity for all.🫱🏾‍🫲🏽

A very big THANK YOU to Thea Faulkner and Carla Kirkland for tapping me to moderate this awesome panel. 😘

Men's Entrepreneurship Summit. The summit will be held next Saturday, April 15th in Greenville, Mississippi at the Harlow’s Event Center.

Speakers:
Aaron Mitchell - Former HR Director, Netflix Animation

Isaac Yowman - Award Winning Movie Producer of the DJ Screw Biopic and documentary "Memory Builds the Monument ''acquired by Paramount

Rel Carter (Jay Z's Nephew) Director of Artist Relations for Roc Nation's Distribution platform Equity

Ralph Brown - Chief Lending Officer for Southern Bancorp Community Partners

Host: Grammy award winning poet J.Ivy

Summit attendees will receive a free headshot, lunch, gift bag, access to vendors row, plus the opportunity to win a $500 business growth grant. Free summit registration via our website here: www.LegacyPurposeSuccess.com

I am so proud of you, Jernise! You are one of the people who MAKE things happen, not just watch or let things happen. There’s so much I admire about you - your grit, kindness, grind, beauty, resilience, realness, talent, pure heart and love for God & order make you a true BOSS LADY! Congratulations on your expansion - Go Glam!

Today is , pay us!

Working women are facing
extraordinary challenges in the US. But it's not the same for everyone, from one state to the next policies around wages, protections, and even rights vary dramatically. States that are restricting women's access to abortion are the same states that have no paid
family leave and restrictions that make it harder for working women to provide for their children.
Swipe through to see which states are the worst for working women and visit to
see where your state falls.

Source: Oxfam America

Congratulations to the Higher Purpose Co’s Business Academy Cohort 5!

On Friday, July 29, Higher Purpose Co. (HPC) celebrated
with a pop up graduation for the Cohort 5 participants at two locations -
Higher Purpose Co. Headquarters in Clarksdale, Mississippi and The Synergy Link in Jackson, Mississippi.

2022 Higher Purpose Business Academy Cohort:
• Ashley Everet, owner of DJ Fortress – Jackson (Arts)
• Symone Daniels, owner of LASH RX, LLC – Belzoni (Beauty)
• LaTrisha Dumas, owner of Therapeutic Connections – Jackson (Healthcare)
• Crystal L. Jones, owner of Teacher Lady Treats, LLC (Food)
• Anthony Jones, owner of Grind Mode Fitness, LLC – Leland (Healthcare)
• Chelsea Young, owner of Musical Expressions Experience – Jackson (Arts)
• Shayna Kemp, owner of Culturalist Nails – Greenville (Beauty)
• Dominique Patterson, owner of Paint in the Delta – Greenville (Arts)
• Tara Dortch, owner of TND Consulting – Jackson (Education)
• Ettamarie L. Jackson, owner of Jaze Educational Group – Vicksburg (Education)
• Casey Coleman, owner of Reaching Starz – Indianola (Education)
• Nora Weston, owner of Besom Express, LLC – Brandon (Transportation)
• DeShanna Dixon, owner of Writing Center Coordinator – Utica (Arts)
• Carlista Moorehead, owner of Soft Water Soap Co – Yazoo City (Beauty)
• Jermesha Spiller, owner of Beauty Brew Cosmetics bda BBC Cosmetics (Beauty)
• Royshundria Thomas, owner of Premium Essentials, LLC – Clarksdale (Beauty)

Higher Purpose Co. (HPC) and the National Museum of African American History and Culture are supporting FREE admission to the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on Friday, July 8, and Saturday, July 9, in conjunction with the presentation of The Negro Motorist Green Book exhibit.

The Two Mississippi Museums will host an entrepreneur fair in partnership with HPC Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m.—2 p.m. in the Mississippi Hall of History.

Museum hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission to the Two Mississippi Museums is free every Sunday.

Learn how to preserve your family photos for future generations to enjoy at our free Community Curation Day: Preserving Family Photographs workshop at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 9. MDAH’s professional archivists will demonstrate sleeving and storing techniques. Archival supplies will be provided for guests to use while supplies last. Space is limited. Register here at https://bit.ly/3upP43B.

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Are you a Black man:
- Suffering or suffered from Long COVID-19?

AND

- Between the ages of 35-55?

If you answered yes to both questions, Kollective Guidance invites you to join us on Saturday, July16 for 1 of the 2 Sessions:
- 11AM - 12:30PM
- 1PM - 2:30PM

Register today for either session at:

https://bit.ly/longcovidblackmen

Refreshments will be served.

Let's pave a path to a more connected future. Join Oleta Fitzgerald and broadband leaders from around the country at -Pew-Charitable-Trusts Broadband Access Summit for discussions and workshops on how states can achieve .

Summit topics will range from securing business funding and digital entrepreneurship to self care.

Other activities include:
• food trucks
• $500 business grant giveaways
• professional headshots, and
• resource vendors

The event is free, and tickets are limited. The deadline to register is Monday, June 6.

Learn more and register at: www.LegacyPurposeSuccess.com.

Higher Purpose Co. will be taking extra COVID-19 safety precautions to protect our staff, speakers, and attendees. If you have any questions, contact HPC’s Operations Coordinator Kristle Wardlaw at [email protected].

Conversations for Black Women's Justice: Where do we go from here?

Welcome, we are so glad you are here!

This year's symposium hosts - Black Women's Roundtable, Mississippi Black Women's Roundtable, and Oxfam America - present the 2022 Symposium on Friday, July 1st at Essence.

This year’s theme is “Conversations for Black Women's Justice: Where do we go from here?”

Register now at >> https://blackwomenlead.rsvpify.com/ or click on the link in the bio.

Join Bean Path's Educators Support Program, a week-long program to explore STEAM and Technology with subject matter experts!
Participants will learn innovative project-based curriculum writing and fundraising methods. Educators will also meet with Subject Matter Experts who will provide training on different technology for modern educators. Most importantly, you will have the time and space to feel comfortable to teach using STEAM and tech in the classroom.

Register for free here >> http://Getbean.info/teachers

Introducing…
Legacy Purpose Success Men’s Entrepreneurship Summit: Elevating Black Men-Owned Business | Powered by Higher Purpose Co.
This event is especially for Black men. This event was curated with Black men in mind. This event is all about LEGACY • PURPOSE • SUCCESS.
Limited tickets and more info available >>
www.legacypurposesuccess.com

This meeting is intended for community leaders, elected & appointed officials, school board members, pastors, small business owners, healthcare providers and farmers in these targeted counties.

Please share with members of those respective groups.

Must RSVP to: [email protected] no later than Monday, May 23.

The Senate Bill 2033 Press Conference was a success to bring attention and ask Speaker Gunn to bring the bill to the House floor.

Senate Bill 2033 extends postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months after delivery. This legislation is fundamental to addressing the maternal mortality crisis in Mississippi.

E17: The Journey: Living Out Your Dreams

In this episode, Dr. Nashlie H. Sephus, a Tech Evangelist at Amazon (AWS), Founder/CEO of Bean Path, Entrepreneur and now a Real Estate Developer, joins Dear Sister! to take our audience on her journey. From being a CTO of a startup that was sold to Amazon to developing 14 aces in downtown Jackson, MS, Dr. Sephus is "just getting started".

Thank you so much for joining Dear Sister!.

Audio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-sister/id1547054491?i=1000551439393

Also, you can watch the interview at page!

So excited about this Tech Talk!

Shoutout to Tasha Grayson Bibb and John Spann!

Join us this Saturday as we discuss STEM and technological innovation in Mississippi with panelists from Jackson State University's computer science department, InnovateMS, and the MS Humanities Council.
We'll begin by giving context, discussing how STEM education has progressed over time in our state, then we'll highlight some of the Black innovators who are working to accelerate our growth and development.

Panelists include:

Tasha Bibb, Entrepreneurial Development Director - Innovate Mississippi

Jacqueline M. Jackson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Science - Jackson State University

John Spann, Program and Outreach Officer - Mississippi Humanities Council

Dr. Wilbur Walters
Dean for the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at JSU

It's a conversation you don't want to miss. Sign up now to get access to the live discussion!
getbean.info/history

We are back for 2022!

Join the Dear Sister! Podcast for our very first show of 2022 to talk about what’s happening this year and to talk about business! That’s right… if you are a business owner, you don’t want to miss it this show! Set your alarm to 5PM on Facebook at the Women For Progress page or catch us on Spotify, iTunes, Google podcasts, Breaker and Radio Public.

Remember to go listen, like and leave us a review for at least one of shows (well, all of our shows 🤗).

My face after 🎬Take #15… 🥴!

Typically, the first take is always the most successful one. I always try to encourage clients to knock it out the first time. Most times, it is a success. When it’s not, just remember to relax and try not to be like me… on take #15.

🥂 Toast to new, exciting and impactful year!

Cheers to 2022!

It’s been awhile… But I’ve been meaning to share this:

Business Owners/ Bosses/ CEOs/ Entrepreneurs:

Having a presence on social media is vital to any business. While every platform may not be for your business, it is essential for you to examine which best fits. You can determine that by knowing who your target audience is. Knowing your target audience will make all the difference in where and how you spend your time on social media.

We’re thrilled to announce next month’s featured presenter, Sheena Allen ()!!

The presentation is entitled “Using Tech to Make Financial Services More Accessible”. Join us Saturday, December 11 as Sheena discusses how business owners and consumers can better manage their financial operations, processes, and lives by utilizing FinTech.

Who is Sheena Allen? She is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and author best known as the founder and CEO of mobile bank CapWay and Sheena Allen Apps. She was born in Terry, MS, and is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi where she received a dual degree in Psychology (B.S.) and Film (B.A.).

Sign up at: bit.ly/tohdecember

Totally grateful while being thankful!

Major news! is partnering with Facebook Reality Labs for this month’s Tech Office Hours presentation. The Bean Path + Facebook = 🤯

Join Facebook Reality Labs and The Bean Path as we discuss Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and the Metaverse! This month we're collaborating with Facebook Reality Labs to bring you conversations from leaders at the forefront of XR.

Grab your ticket today! (Link in The Bean Path] bio)

bit.ly/FBxTBP

I joined this wonderful organization in 2008. I was instantly drawn in to its members - women (& men) who were activists in and throughout the community. I learned quickly that Women For Progress was truly about 3 things - Action, Advocacy & Awareness.

I’m truly honored to work alongside this dynamic group of women leaders, educators, former elected officials, business owners, attorneys, retirees and so much more.

Thank you for this recognition! 💜

Fifty-five twenty, LLC - PR Marketing Development

Mama/Daddy, I made it! (Sorta, kinda but not really 🥴😆)

Someone just sent this to me… I’m shocked and excited at the same time. Here’s why…

Shocked… Because y’all, I never thought in a million years that my face would make an actual billboard! Seriously! Wow! 😲

Excited… because I was one of the featured speakers at this Higher Purpose Co. event back in 2016. I’ve witnessed it grow and become a premier, must attend event for any and all women, small business owners - aspiring AND established. Seriously, if you have not registered for this FREE event happening in the Capitol City (Jackson, MS), you need to ASAP!

It is worth your time and will certainly impact your future. It was life changing for me as an established business owner and someone who was wanting to break into public speaking! You do NOT want to miss this event happening on Saturday, September 18th at the Jackson Convention Complex.

For more information or to register for your ticket to the 6th Annual Money Purpose Success Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit for free, visit: MoneyPurposeSuccess.com today.