Outstanding Business and Professional Women

Each year during April, the chapters of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated honor outstanding  business and professional women.  This year the sorors of the Far Western Region celebrate seven Albuquerque women who have truly excelled, not only in their professional lives, but as leaders and role models. These women come from different industries and walks of life but they share several personal traits — a strong sense of self, a success-driven work ethic and the extraordinary accomplishments to show for it.

Their commitment, vision and talents make them true leaders in their chosen fields.

Eloise Gift, Dr, Aurelia Harris-Powers, PhD, Pamelya Herndon, Beverly McMillan, Lanthia Miles Turner, Gloria Waddles-Perry and Cecilia Webb, seven powerful and dynamic women will be honored, at the Business and Professional Women's Luncheon, Saturday, April 25th, 2015, at the Marriott, Downtown Albuquerque.

Welcome to the Land of Enchantment

Sheryl Williams Stapleton
Democratic Whip
State of New Mexico
House of Representatives

The business and professional women of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority have arrived in "The Duke City" dressed in their green and white for a weekend of networking, professional development and personal growth opportunities.  The Far Western Region Director, Myrtle Smith,  has taken a bold step forward and organized the 68th FWR Conference in a city that does not currently have an active Iota chapter,  but where there is great potential for growth.

Hello Albuquerque, we are glad to be here.

The Network Journal

The Network Journal magazine has recognized forty outstanding professionals every year for the past seventeen years.  This year's recipients include twenty-seven bright young women who may live in a city near you.  They have much to offer our community and may be willing to share their ideas, ideals, and inspiration with the Iota Community and the young women we mentor.

Nia Evans, General Manager General Electric Co./Ge Capital earned her bachelor's degree in public relations and journalism at the University of Florida, and a Master of Business Administration at Georgia State University.  As a mentor for organizations such as Junior Achievement, Diamonds in the Ruff and Delta Sigma Theta, she strives to instill confidence in the next generation of professionals.  She confesses, "Encouraging young people, particularly girls, to dream big is my passion."

Read more about Nia Evans here.  You will find the names of the other recipients on the same page.  Take time to read about these outstanding business people.


Each recipient is asked to share their thoughts on three specific questions:

      What has been the most notable defining moment in your career?
       What role has networking played in the development of your career?
       Where will you be in the next five years?

Listen as Nia Evans answers the three questions.   Now it is time to think about yourself and your answer to the three questions.   Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Women of Power Summit

The Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit (BEWPS) launched 10 years ago as a professional leadership conference designed especially for executive women of color. This year, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, March 2-5, the summit reached its highest attendance record to date with over 1,000 women participating from around the world. Thanks to Black Enterprise, and their corporate sponsors ,we all have a chance to hear some of the speakers and learn their empowerment tips and tools.  There are several videos that can be played on demand.  These are full sessions so wait until you have time to really listen.   

Lisa Nichol Inspirational Speaker

LISA NICHOLS is CEO of Motivating the Masses, one of the top training and development companies in the world, a best-selling author of 6 books and one of the most sought-after transformational speakers whose global platform has reached and served millions.

Ms. Nichols' extraordinary story of transforming her own life from a struggling single mom on public assistance from South Central Los Angeles to now Millionaire Entrepreneur is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same. Using her signature No Matter What! system (and based on her New York Times Bestseller by the same name), Lisa teaches people how to master accomplishing unfathomable goals and to tap their limitless potential.  

You can connect with Lisa on Facebook and Twitter, and, I know you will really enjoy Lisa's workshop at the Women of Power Summit  

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Click on played on demand at the end of the first paragraph to see the list of available videos.

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Click on Facebook or Twitter to engage with Lisa Nichol
Click on workshop at the Women of Power Summit to see Lisa's workshop.

Six Pointers to be a Champion at Interviewing

Going through my emails I noticed a new follower to my Twitter Account - Shonette Charles. I don't "tweet" often and when I do, it is most often some quote that catches my eye. Nothing steamy or even very entertaining, just something that makes me think.  Shonette did not say why she decided to follow my tweets so I thought I should take a peek at her page and see if I could determine what attracted her attention.  No such luck.  But, she had an excellent post I thought our readers would enjoy:

Here goes  “Six Pointers to be a Champion at Interviewing” 

•          Do your research.
•          Anticipate questions.
•          Practice!
•          Attitude and mannerisms matter.
•          Ask questions...thoughtful ones.
•          Make your final impression a great one!

Thanks for sharing Shonette.

Read the details on Shonette’s Pearls, Poise & Protocol Page.

Key Note Speaker

National Honorary Member

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Incorporated

Key Note Speaker

FWR Luncheon - Saturday, April 25, 2015

Honoring Albuquerque's Outstanding Business and Professional Women

Tickets $40 - Brown Paper Tickets

BIOGRAPHY

Cheryl Broussard has been called a powerhouse in the world of business and personal finance by leading magazines across the country. Award-winning Washington Post best-selling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and motivational speaker, Broussard is one of America’s leading experts on business and personal finance.

Broussard has written several bestsellers, including Sister CEO, What’s Money Got To Do With It: How To Make Love and Money Work In Your Relationship, and The Black Woman’s Guide to Financial Independence: Smart Ways To Take Charge of Your Money, Build Wealth, and Achieve Financial Security. In addition, she has created Cheryl Broussard’s Mind Your Money: The 7 Keys To Survive The Recession System, Cheryl Broussard’s Free From Debt System, The Sister CEO Bootcamp System, and Cheryl Broussard’s Zero To Seven Figures. Her latest book is The Sister CEO Guide To The Law of Attraction: How To Create The Most Magical & Fabulous Life of Your Dreams!

Broussard wrote, co-produced and hosted Ebony’s magazine video Ebony Money Power, Real Estate Wealth Bootcamp, Ms. Money Millionaire Financial Bootcamp and The Sister CEO Bootcamp. She is also the former host of the “Mind Your Money” radio talk show, sponsored by Bank of America. 

Broussard is a contributing editor to several major magazines. She writes a monthly column for City News Ohio. She is the resident personal financial advisor on the nationally syndicated “Michael Baisden” radio show. Broussard is a former personal financial advisor on CNNFN, CNN & Co., and CBS Marketwatch.

Broussard has lectured widely throughout the US and internationally to audiences of up to 10,000 people. She has been featured in major publication in the US, such as USA Today, Entrepreneur, Upscale, and Essence. 

Broussard, a Registered Financial Advisor professional, directed the Broussard & Douglas, Inc. Investment Advisory Firm from 1989-1997, and from 1983-1989 was an Account Executive at Dean Witter Reynolds.  (Text from American Program Bureau)

Business Books to Read

Entrepreneur on Fire has a wonderful series of interviews with young (and not so young) entrepreneurs.  Save the website address in your bookmarks and make your way over to the site every now and then to listen to a podcast or read a blog post.  

Saw this post and thought how awesome it would be to have a "book talk" at our Regional Conference.  What do you think?

Top 15 Business Books Recommended by Today’s Top Entrepreneurs.

Here they are:

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss

Rework by Jason Fried

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

Delivering Happiness by Tony Hseih

The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco

Purple Cow by Seth Godin

Mastery by Robert Greene

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B Cialdini

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Crush it! by Gary Vaynerchuk

Caution:  The links in this post are affiliate links.  You can look the titles up on your own if you are concerned about supporting the work of Entrepreneur on Fire before you know more about it.