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“20 Beautiful Women™” started as a best-selling book series and has now become a movement of authors, speakers, writers and life coaches bonding together for the common goal of advancing sisterhood, and helping women (and men) to transform from the inside out.
Saba Tekle collected these beautiful women (and men) that have the common denominator of overcoming devastating circumstances, loss, or disappointments. But the one thing that connects them all is finding the strength to heal, find their purpose through their pain and now passionately help others in the areas self-love, weight loss, career, spirituality, relationships, finances, and forgiveness.
The award winning book inspired the #20beautifulwomen challenge (over a million women participated in) and the women have been featured in The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, HLN’s The Daily Share, TEDx as well as many other media outlets. For more information go to: www.20beautifulwomen.com
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Join us…
Get excited because it’s almost time for our Soul Summit – “20 Beautiful Women” 4th Annual Event.
It will be a soulful 2-Day 3-Part event featuring he authors of, “20 Beautiful Women”, “20 Beautiful Men” + you, yes you.
Come to listen to powerful inspiring stories and network with other successful soul driven women and men.
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8:00pm
FRIDAY JUNE 15TH – CHASTAIN E
Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation w/ Kisha Lee Crawford
We will bare our soul goals, set our intentions for the year and enjoy a relaxing guided healing meditation with our host Kisha Lee Crawford.
There are so many benefits of Tibetan Singing Bowls:
Reduce stress and anxiety significantly
Deep relaxation and pain relief
Increase mental and emotional clarity
Promote stillness, happiness and well being.Kisha Lee is a qualified teacher of meditation and metaphysics. She shares her intuitive gifts with others as a psychic and spiritual guide. Using her intuition, she offers valuable insight to all clients, encouraging them to move in a positive direction, and face any challenges that may lie ahead. As an empath, Kisha Lee utilizes compassion and care to assist others on their journey through life. Her creativity and passion caring for others brings a great sense of purpose to her work as a teacher as well. She believes we all have the potential & birthright to live happy, prosperous lives by discovering our own spiritual truths.
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10:25am
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH – CHASTAIN D,E
Official Event Begins
Panel Discussion with our returning speakers:
Raeshawn M. Cannon, Lionell Dixon, Kim Burke, and Ikecia Lenese Mapp
12:00pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
Brunch is Served
Belgian waffles with whipped cream, butter and
toasted pecansFarm fresh scrambled eggs
Southern homemade cheese grits or bacon*
Griddle cooked breakfast potatoes
Warm buttermilk biscuit
Fresh seasonal berries and
warm vermont® syrup1:15pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
20 BEAUTIFUL WOMEN
Authors will share from their story of how they took their pain and made it their purpose.
2:45pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
20 BEAUTIFUL MEN
Authors will share from their story of how they took their pain and made it their purpose.
3:00pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
BREAK
3:30
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
Open Discussion about publishing w/ Dennis Ross, Award-Winning Ghostwriter
4:00pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
Last call for authors to speak and share from their hearts.
Audience members will have an oppurtunity to speak, comment or ask questions.
5:00pm
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
Event Ends
7:00pm – BAR 210
SATURDAY JUNE 16TH
NIGHT OF SOUL CONNECTING
Join us after the event for more networking.
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Join us for mediation, soul connecting, intention setting with good music, beautiful people, brunch, gift bags + more.
*Time of event and ticket prices are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable and go to the production of the event.
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Come to Black Ink Atlanta and have a Sip, and Paint a masterpiece (that you can’t show your parents) with Erotic Instructor @SassyFierce on Saturday, July 7, 2018. This is NOT your average Sip & Paint. There’s a sexy twist.
Atlanta Event: Paint Your Pleasure Sip & Paint
Light Food & Beverage will be available for purchase so you don’t have to worry about coming to the event hungry.
Grab your Bae or your Single girlfriend.. You don’t want to miss this.
The event will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. at Black Ink Atlanta, 2989 N Fulton Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30305.
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Jill Scott, the accomplished Philadelphia singer and actress, is coming to Atlanta to perform at the Fox Theatre. She is touring in support of her “In the Moment” tour.
Scott burst upon the music scene at the turn of the century with her 2000 debut, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, which went platinum. She then followed that up with Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 (2004) and The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 (2007), which both achieved gold status.
She then got into acting, playing one of James Brown’s wives on the big screen. She has also starred in in Hounddog (as Big Mama Thornton) and in Tyler Perry’s movie, Why Did I Get Married?
Scott comes to Atlanta nearly four years after she released her last album, “Woman.” Her show is scheduled for Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 8 p.m.
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If you’re always ready to step in the name of love, it’s a good chance you already know about the Official Chicago Invades Atlanta bash aka CIA7. Now in its seventh year, CIA is a continuous party that invites people in the Peach State to enjoy the wonders of the Windy City.
This year’s event runs from Thu, Jun 14, 2018, 9:00 PM to Mon, Jun 18, 2018, 4:00 AM. Events include:
- Early Bird Money Shower (Friday night)
- Early Bird Birthday Bash Afterparty
- Sunday Pool Party
- Sunday Night All White Bash
- A K. Michelle concert and more.
This year the multi-day event will be in some of the hottest venues of the city. Get your tickets now because every event is going to sell out!
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If you’re familiar with Be Steadwell, you know the singer-songwriter-filmmaker is a force of nature. The Washington, D.C.-based artist will be in the ATL on July 1 to perform at the Red Light Cafe in Midtown Atlanta.
July 1: An Evening with Be Steadwell
With roots in jazz, a capella and folk, Be calls her music “queer pop,” The independent artist has performed at a number of high-profile events, including the Women’s March in 2017. She is known for her style of self-harmonizing (vocal layering) and even beat boxing.
In her journey to becoming an accomplished songwriter, Be Steadwell produced a film called “Vow of Silence,” which received awards at film festivals around the world, including Black Star, QWOCMAP, and Fringe Fest UK. Issa Rae Featured the song in her Short Film Sundays series.
Be said that she’s actually been working on another film, in addition to producing music.
“I’m working on a feature; it’s very slow going,” she told AZ Magazine in 2016. “You know when you’re not in school and you’re not surrounded by a community of people who are workshopping with you? It’s just very hard to motivate yourself. But a part of me feels like until I do this feature, there’s something missing. I really feel like I have do it. My goal is to produce it by 2017.
Be Steadwell will perform Sunday, July 1, 2018, 8 – 10:00 p.m.
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From June 9-16, restaurants around Atlanta’s Perimeter area will be serving up something special. It’s called Dunwoody Restaurant Week, an annual celebration of all things delicious in the north DeKalb city.
Now in its seventh year, Dunwoody Restaurant Week allows you to sample some of the best food and drink in north Atlanta — all for a set price.
Participating restaurants encourage customers to put their best forks forward and see what all the shouting is about, from stellar entrees to best-kept-secret desserts and more.
Here are the participating restaurants:
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse | $45 Dinner Menu
Grecian Gyro | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
The Bird | $10 Lunch Menu
The Capital Grille | $45 Dinner Menu
Novo Cucina | $15 Lunch Menu + $30 Dinner Menu
Crema Espresso Gourmet | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Gilly’s | menu coming soon
J. Christopher’s | $10 Breakfast Menu + $12.50 Lunch Menu
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar | $30 Dinner Menu
Viceroy Royal Indian Dining | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
E. 48th Street Market | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Da Vinci’s Donuts | Specialty Menu
El Azteca | menu coming soon
McKendrick’s Steak House | $25 Lunch Menu
Your Pie | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Vino Venue | Specialty Wine Menu + $30 Dinner Menu
Eclipse di Luna | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Ali’s Cookies | Specialty Menu
Simha Fusion | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Carbonara Trattoria | menu coming soon
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse | $45 Dinner Menu
Portico Global Cuisine | $25 Lunch Menu + $45 Dinner Menu
Diced Foods | menu coming soon
Seasons 52 | $20 Lunch Menu + $35 Dinner Menu
Sage Woodfire Tavern | menu coming soonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiomQnvVD4U
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Atlanta-based TV network Bounce is bringing it all the way back with a soulful week of programming June 11 to 15 and legendary actress Pam Grier will host it. The week-long series of classic blaxploitation films will pull from Brown Sugar, Bounce’s subscription video-on-demand service.
Here is the day-by-day lineup for Brown Sugar Week on Bounce TV:
Pam Grier to Host ‘Brown Sugar Week’ on Bounce
Mon. June 11 – Bucktown starring Grier and her frequent co-star Fred Williamson, who finds himself battling the racism and police corruption that ended his brother’s life.
Tues. June 12 – The Mack headlined by Richard Pryor and Max Julien as “Goldie” – the most notorious pimp in Oakland.
Weds. June 13 – Black Belt Jones – Jim Kelly plays a martial artist who must battle the Mafia to protect a karate school.
Thurs. June 14 – Super Fly directed by Gordon Parks, Jr. and starring Ron O’Neal as New York City drug kingpin “Priest.”
Fri. June 15 – Three the Hard Way featuring Williamson, Kelly and Jim Brown banding together to foil a racist plot.Viewers can find these movies and hundreds more on Brown Sugar along with complete seasons of top-rated Bounce originals such as Saints & Sinners, Family Time and In the Cut. Brown Sugar is available on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Channels, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle, Android and Apple smartphones and tablets and web browsers via BrownSugar.com. Brown Sugar also has Google Chromecast capabilities which allow video to play on televisions directly from mobile devices and tablets for consumers with Android and iOS devices. There is a free initial trial period for subscribers with a retail price of $3.99/month thereafter. Visit www.BrownSugar.com for more information.
Grier blazed a trail for actresses, showing Hollywood that women could open and carry movies as the lead characters. Many of her films seen on Brown Sugar – Foxy Brown, Coffy, Sheba, Baby, and Friday Foster to name a few – are excellent representations of that. She also starred in Jackie Brown written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and co-starring Samuel L. Jackson, Robert DeNiro and Michael Keaton. Grier received rave reviews and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for her performance. She later starred in the TV series The L Word and Smallville with guest appearances on numerous other hit shows.
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As part of Trap Festival Weekend, the Trap Soul Dinner Party is happening this week. On Thursday, June 8, 2018, come out to enjoy some of the best soul food you’ve ever had. A night of elegance is on the menu.
The fun-filled night will feature some blends of your favorite trap music. What could be better than to eat, drink and party to trap music?
There will be a dress code strictly enforced (no baggy clothing or athletic gear for fellas) and for the ladies no sandals or sneakers.
Everyone Free Till 11:00 W/RSVP. All Tables Are First Come First Served So Early Arrival Is Suggested.. Reserved Seating is Available Upon Request.
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You don’t have to be Cajun to appreciate the delicious dining experience of suckin’ heads and slamming back a crawfish tail with some beer. It’s sparse in these parts, but at Hugo’s Oyster Bar, it’s happening soon.
Come on out on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 12 to 5 p.m. for a live crawfish boil with $5 Abita beers, crawfish by the pound and delicious side items for the whole family.
The Hotlanta Dixieland Band will be playing all day long on the front porch so kick up your feet and stay awhile! For more information, please visit Hugo’s Oyster Bar on Facebook.
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On June 9, 2018, come out to Breenbriar Mall for a day full of gorgeous fashion, food and fun as part of the Browngirls Experience.
The event is not like any beauty/fashion tour you’ve ever attended. Founded in 2015 in Alabama by Nikki Nicole, The Browngirls Experience is an engine to fuel more unity and creativity among all girls and women no matter their ages.
The Browngirls Experience: June 9 at Greenbriar Mall
The event will be held Sat, June 9, 2018 from 2 PM – 3:00 PM ET at Greenbriar Mall, which is located at 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30331.
Nicole put together more than 200 models at the inaugural event, which was sponsored by Coca Cola, Delta Airlines, State Farm and Shaffeur Eyewear. More than 3,000 people attended the event, which was held at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham.
Here is what the promo says: “Over the last 2 years the Production has grown tremendously into a traveling show where we will be covering over 18 cities throughout the United States and Bahamas. The show is a full production where we showcase Designers, Boutiques and Corporate Fashion Stores. At each show, there is a Celebrity Host that in affiliate in the beauty world. In each City BGE Tour will be spotlighting 12 women in Education, Herprenuer, Entertainment, Sports, Film, Music, Business, Law, Fashion, Beauty, Medical, Media and Ministry.”
“I am just so excited to meet so many Models, Designers and Boutiques all over the country, I am mostly excited about the vision that God has given me and to see if manifest is amazing” stated Nikki Means, CEO of The Browngirls University. “I am just so excited to meet so many Models, Designers and Boutiques all over the country, I am mostly excited about the vision that God has given me and to see if manifest is amazing” stated Nikki Means CEO of The Browngirls University.”