NAPW Washington, DC Local Chapter Announced Four Finalists in Girl on Fire Competition at May Networking Meeting

Garden City, NY (PRWEB) May 29, 2013

Members and guests of the NAPW Washington, DC Local Chapter gathered on May 16 for a professional networking meeting at Howard University.

Four members were chosen from a pool of exceptional applicants to advance to the next level in the Chapters Girl on Fire competition.

The contest, which will become an annual competition for the Washington, DC Chapter, was designed to encourage members to strategically examine their business, career and personal goals.

Since taking office in January 2013, one of my primary goals has been to encourage and inspire women to take their business, career and personal goals to the next level, said Washington, DC Chapter President Deborah Leaner.

Over the last few months, the Chapter has been actively working towards that goal. At the March meeting, three members were given the opportunity to showcase their businesses before the members. At the April meeting, members conducted a roundtable discussion about famous women and their legacies. The discussion concluded with the participants focusing on the characteristics of a woman or women in their lives who have or had the most impact in their lives and what they hope their legacy will be.

Also at the April meeting, Chapter President Deborah Leaner shared the final details of the Girl on Fire award to be given at the December 2013 Chapter meeting. All members were encouraged to apply by completing the on-line application.

The application for the Girl on Fire contest was designed to encourage individuals to strategically examine their business, career and personal goals, said President Leaner.

So even if an individual was not selected to go to the next level of the competition, she still had a plan to help her focus on the steps needed to move to the next level.

At the Washington, DC Chapter networking meeting in May, members who had completed the

Girl on Fire application were selected by the Chapter Review Committee to move to the next level. They then were given the opportunity to pitch their businesses to the panel of judges.

The competition was fierce. Seven finalists were chosen to compete before the panel. (A total of eight individuals were selected to present to the panel, however, one competitor withdrew the day of the event.)

The panel of contest judges consisted of four renowned industry leaders: a self-made local millionaire, a banking executive, an established female entrepreneur, and a psychologist, said President Deborah Leaner. Four candidates were ultimately chosen to move to the next level in the Girl on Fire competition.

The candidates first completed a detailed application process that was submitted to the Chapter Review Committee. After reviewing the applications, the Review Committee selected seven women to move to the next level. Each candidate was given 12 minutes to pitch her business to a panel of four judges.

All of the candidates came fully prepared to pitch their business. The judges asked questions about business plans, financing, what does this business do for the community and why did you start the business, said President Leaner. The candidates all displayed a passion for their business, which was demonstrated as they responded to the panel of judges. The judges offered sage advice and resources to each candidate.

After pitching their company to the panel of judges, the judges ranked the candidates. The judges indicated it was a really tough decision. All of the candidates were passionate about their businesses and possess potential. However, after much deliberation, the panel of judges was able to select four candidates to move to the next level.

The four members selected to move on to the next level in the Girl on Fire contest were Sharron Dansby, Author of Journey through the Furnace; Bettina Hodges, Bedroom Secrets Skin Care; Ritzya, The E.L.F. diet; and Julia iLiadia, Fashion Stylist and Wardrobe Consultant.

The judges shared how they wished all of the women could have been selected to move to the next level because everyone had done an excellent job of presenting their company and accomplishments, and demonstrating how winning the Girl on Fire competition would help them take their company to the next level, said Chapter President Deborah Leaner.

The four candidates will now participate in a separate session with each of the judges who will glean more directed information about how the candidate plans on taking her business to the next level. Each candidate with develop an action plan with milestones and activities to complete over the next six months. The individual who shows the most dedication in completing her action plan will be crowned Girl on Fire at the December 2013 Chapter meeting.

Over the next few months, the four finalists will provide updates on their progress and lessons learned at the monthly Washington, DC meetings.

NAPW Washington, DC Local Chapter President said, It is the plan of the DC Chapter to make the Girl on Fire a yearly event. Each of the candidates who submitted applications indicated how helpful and motivating the application process was. They said it made them think strategically about their business goals. Those members who did not apply expressed the same sentiments.

One member who did not apply but downloaded the application stated, The application really made me think about what my business goals are and how I really need to put some more work and thought into my business plan.

The Chapter President reminded members and guests to check the Washington, DC Chapter Page on napw.com for the candidates progress reports.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Washington, DC Local Chapter and/or NAPW, please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Get into the festive mood with sk:n; enter the exclusive Facebook competition now

(PRWEB UK) 15 December 2012

sk:n is getting into the festive spirit this year by giving their Facebook fans the opportunity to win laser hair removal for life.

Entry is simple, like sk:n on Facebook, and submit the entry details. Once that's done, why not share the competition on Facebook and Twitter?

When the competition closes, one lucky winner will be drawn at random and will be rewarded with this great prize.

sk:n has 40 clinics located across the UK which provide a wide range of professional skin care treatments from laser tattoo removal and rejuvenation treatments to exfoliating skin peels, there really is something for everyone.

Tom Shore, Digital Marketing Manager at sk:n said: Over recent months sk:n has seen such a change in the way people connect, and social media has become a huge part of that. During December, sk:n wants to thank its Facebook fans by giving them the opportunity to win laser hair removal for life! sk:n are sure itll prove hugely popular, sk:n may well reward the runners up too.

So, this December, head over to the sk:ns Facebook page and enter the competition. Entries close on the Monday 17th December 2012 and the winner will be notified shortly after. Want more information about the competition or sk:n? Then visit their Facebook page or visit sknclinics.co.uk.

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Minnesota School of Cosmetology Student Advances to Wella Professionals North American TrendVision Competition

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 30, 2013

Minnesota School of Cosmetology (MSC) student Roselyn Bannerman took her style skills to the stage at Wella Professionals Regional Trend Vision competition held at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis in April. Roselyn took first place in the student division, earning her a place in the North American Trend Vision Competition on July 19. The winners of the North American competition will be invited to attend the world competition held in Germany.

The reason I am pursuing an education in the cosmetology field is because it is what I love doing, 19-year-old Bannerman said. It has always been my dream to do hair.

Wella Professionals is a leading innovator in hair trends, style and color. Each year, they identify trends, inspiring stylists worldwide. This years theme is The Sound of Color which is illustrated by the variety of hues presented. These competitions are a showcase of those trends.

The stylists are asked to put their own unique spin on the trends by creating works of art, with hair being the canvas. Hundreds of stylists enter the competition by submitting photos of their visions and creations online. Judges from Wella then narrow that pool of applicants down to those who are invited to compete on stage in front of a panel of judges. About 15 students participated in the live competition.

A competition like this introduces students to the professional aspects outside of school, said Kelvin Shoulders, an instructor at MSC. It teaches them how to work with deadlines. It prepares them on how to have forethought and execution. These things translate in a smaller capacity, like working with clients.

Another benefit to competing in such an event? It helps bolster their self-esteem, Shoulders said. MSC students are fortunate in that they have many opportunities available to compete in such events, as well as fashion shows and other competitions held on campus. These offer students a chance to experiment, practice, and, most important, learn.

Bannerman expressed interest in competing after representatives from Wella Professionals came and spoke to the students.

I decided to enter the competition because I wanted to put myself out there, Bannerman said. I wanted people to see my work and what I can do as a person. I also wanted to set the bar high for myself and others that were in the competition.

Shoulders offered Bannerman guidance throughout, from refining her hair creation to suggesting she pick a floor-length dress to wear. After all, this competition is about more than just hair its about style.

It is exciting to have a young student be rewarded so highly for the struggles and challenges they face from day to day, because sometimes just getting to school is an accomplishment in itself, said Angie Durkee, MSC salon school manager. I still remember the feeling that came over me when they announced [Bannermans] name. I had a feeling she was going to get in the top three, and when she won the Gold, it was surreal.

Bannerman teamed up with other MSC students for the competition. Teagan Mohs did the makeup on Lindsay Van Lith, who was the model.

I want to say thanks to my friends and schoolmates, Lindsay and Teagan, for their hard work, Bannerman said. Without them, I wouldnt be here. I love them both and appreciate all the hard work we put into the competition. This experience taught me that if you put your mind to it, anything is possible.

About Minnesota School of Cosmetology:

Minnesota School of Cosmetology (MSC) carries on a tradition of educational excellence that began with the establishment of Minnesota Cosmetology Education Center in 1950. Today, the school has two campuses in the Twin Cities, located in Plymouth and Woodbury. The campuses feature several classrooms and a large, professional salon-style clinic floor. MSC is a member of a premier, family-managed system of career colleges and universities based in Woodbury, Minn. These specialty skills colleges prepare work-ready professionals for successful careers in a wide range of high-demand fields. Through its mission, We Care, the organization, integrates hands-on and career-focused education with service- and applied-learning experiences that expose students to their communities and real-world situations. For more information, visit msccollege.edu.

Real Dose Weight Loss Formula No. 1 Blows Away Competition, Sporting an Impressive Surge in Fat Burn Industry Popularity So Far in 2013

(PRWEB) May 12, 2013

Weight loss and fat burn remains one of the top consumer product niches in today's retail market, likely because of the emphasis this culture places on image. The result has been a flood of weight loss supplementation onto the market, like the wildly popular but largely untested green coffee extract, which makes a purchase decision all the more difficult for sincere weight loss discerners. OverallHealth.org goes over the RealDose Nutrition weight loss supplement, Weight Loss Formula No. 1, with a fine tooth comb, in a review released today.

States Henry Rearden of OverallHealth.org, "I've scoured the internet actually looking for negative buzz or scam alert on this product, and I can find none. Consumer feedback is nothing but positive."

Summarily, the RealDose supplement unlocks the body's natural fat burning potential by acting upon the hormones that normally prompt weight gain. The result is that real people in RealDose Nutrition's double-blind clinical studies are losing more than twice the amount of weight versus placebo when following the exact same diet plan.

In fact, two separate ingredients in this formula are both proven in human double blind studies to double weight loss, and RealDose has effectively combined them together with a third component, also effective even by itself. For more information about the ingredients and effectiveness, OverallHealth.org has made a detailed review available here.

Further, weight loss seekers also want to know that a product is safe. RealDose Weight Loss Formula No. 1 is stimulant-free, decaffeinated, and non-addictive. It can be taken with any meal plan and weight loss program, without conflict. Finally, it contains only natural ingredients - no GMO, gluten, dairy, eggs, or soy.

It is important to understand what makes the RealDose forumla effective, in contrast to the myriad "gimmicky" and incomplete products burdening the retail shelves these days. To this ends, OverallHealth.org emphasizes a visit to its website for the RealDose Weight Loss Formula No. 1 review.

Here's the RealDose website link, where plenty of information on the product is available.

OverallHealth.org is a free-spirited site where author and chief editor Henry Rearden enjoys profiling and reviewing fresh sometimes trendy - new products to hit the health market. Anything in the periphery of health and well-being is fair game for Henry to pull off the shelf for a look-see.

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