Responsible ARTistry Campaign (R.A.c.): August 2012

My Girlfriend’s Business International Mix and Mingle:

Atlanta Faces and Places

In a state where there are 15 Fortune 500 companies and one of the strongest military presences in the country, some allow the African American women in Georgia to be depicted as loud, arrogant, ignorant, and uninformed members of society. Television shows like Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta or Real Housewives of Atlanta do nothing but display this message across the world.

However, I have exciting news! There is positive networking taking place in Georgia. On Saturday, July 21, 2012 “My Girlfriend’s Business International” held a Mix and Mingle at Vintabella Boutique. The company was founded by Jillian Blackwell in 2009 when she began to realize that Christian women need a safe haven to pray and get support for their businesses. Their goal is to provide women of God from around the world with prayer support and genuine partnership that will help them succeed in business and gain confidence and prosperity along the way.

The mix and mingle was a huge success with attendees such as Dr. Teresa Hariston (Founder and publisher of Gospel Today Magazine), LaTosha Brown (Principle of Truth Speaks Consulting), Nina Akpan (Owner of Vintabella Boutique), Melanie Few Harrison (Owner of Results Inc. and Founder of the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration) and Alison Mills-Newman (Pastor, Actress, Writer, Producer and current new film "The Tree Widow")

Not only did the participants come to support a great cause, The Diaper Bank of Greater Atlanta, they also got a chance to network and connect. Jillian Blackwell (Founder and Chief of My Girlfriend’s Business International) had the group join in on an intro that would teach a great lesson. Each person had to give a 30 second introduction of themselves to a person across the room. First impressions don’t take long for you to leave a lasting one, so make it memorable and positive. Then the participants had to stand in a circle next to someone they introduced themselves to and had to introduce that person to the group. This made people realize to pay attention to what people are telling you because you never know when you will need the information for future use. As well, it taught a lesson to remember the people that you meet because they may become key players in your future success.

My Girlfriend’s Business International produced a wonderful event that left all the participants with a positive outlook on what the women in Georgia and around the world have to offer. And hopefully one day every woman can have a support system like the leaders at this event.
For more information visit www.mygirlfriendsbusiness.com

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Heather Jones-Dukes

Editor