FollowShare Kirsten spent many years battling health issues due to thyroid disease. In 2010, she was diagnosed with Graves’ disease and in 2011 she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent a thyroidectomy. After losing one brother to cancer, two other brothers and her mother to heart disease and her father to Alzheimer’s disease, she […]
Kirsten A. Womack is Dedicating Her Life to Educating Others on Self-care as a 2018 Woman to Watch
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Shakelah Knox Shares the Secret of Her Sweet Success
November 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare Shakelah Knox Keep It Sweet by Shakelah llc. K.I.S.S. Tell us about your business? Keep It Sweet by Shakelah LLC also known as K.I.S.S. is a confectionery company that specializes in all things sweet. We craft themed and gourmet desserts to fit any event, special occasion or decor. In addition, K.I.S.S. holds Sweet Craft Classes where we teach children and […]
The Grey Haired Job Seeker: Over 50 and Looking for Work
September 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare Don’t be discouraged, there is still hope if you are a fabulous, female over 50 and seeking employment. There are industries that value the experience, the work ethics and drive that a woman of a certain age brings to the world of employment. Seek out employment agencies and even part-time and temporary employment. There […]
Pricing for Your Business
July 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare PRICING: ARE YOU PRICING LIKE A….. CONSUMER OR A BUSINESS OWNER? One of the major obstacles we face in growing our businesses is learning HOW to ACCURATELY PRICE our product or service to make a PROFIT! There are several factors involved in making our pricing decisions. Some factors are logical and some are not. […]
Think Before You Hire…Get References!
July 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare One of the most important decisions you will ever make about your business will be who you choose to hire. Even if you are not a business owner, the decision to spend your hard earned money on who you hope to be a reliable, dependable and committed worker should not be taken lightly. The […]
Thank You to the Sponsors of the At My Age Conference
May 11, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare We would like to thank those who made the At My Age Conference a success. PNC Bank www.pncbank.com Pittsburgh Port Authority of Allegheny County http://www.portauthority.org Moriarty Consultants Home Healthcare www.moriartyconsultants.com SD Transit www.sdtransit.com The New Pittsburgh Courier www.thenewpittsburghcourier.com Eclips Hair and Nail Salon (Check them out on Facebook) Flowers in the Attic http://www.flowersintheattic.com/ […]
OWN Onyx Woman Network Empowerment Conference
April 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
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Wilkinsburg Chamber is All about Your Business
March 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare The Wilkinsburg Chamber of Commerce is reaching out to you. Have you checked out the Chamber lately? The Chamber has evolved, and is inviting you to benefit from the new services that are being provided to help you grow. Inexpensive workshops, great networking opportunities and a chance for you to get the word out […]
Diane Linston Creates “Fashions Beyond Your Imagination”
January 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare Styles of Imagination was voted best clothing company in Maple Heights 2014. Diane Linston was featured in the 2016, 11th anniversary edition of “Who’s Who Black in Cleveland Ohio. Being the only African American female manufacturer company Maple Heights very own Fashion Designer, Diane Linston steps out as one of the most talented […]
Renee M. Beavers Planting a Seed for Healthy Eating
December 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare Renee M. Beavers roots began with grandparents who clearly were aware of the importance of an organic, whole food and vegetarian lifestyle. At four years old, she recalls being taught the importance of eating homemade, unprocessed foods and developed a distinct understanding as to why pure distilled water was essential to good health. Her […]
Photos from the 25th Anniversary Celebration for OWN Onyx Woman Network
November 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare On September 17, 2016, some of Pittsburgh’s top women of color in business, corporate, nonprofit, politics and community service came together to be honored for their contributions to other women. Onyx Woman magazine celebrated 25 years in business by acknowledging these women of excellence. Founder Ola Jackson says for 25 years the magazine has […]
Meet Stephanie Durrett, President & CEO SD Transit Inc.
October 26, 2016 by 1 Comment
FollowShare Stephanie Durrett President and CEO SD Transit, Inc. 16 Years in the Industry OW: What has been your greatest inspiration? SD: My husband, Kenny Durrett. Although his passing was the saddest time in my life, it motivated, inspired, and challenged me to continue the good work he began: making SD Transit the best possible […]
La’Tasha Mayes Shares Her Greatest Inspiration
October 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
FollowShare La’Tasha D. Mayes Founder and Executive Director New Voices for Reproductive Justice 16 Years in Social Justice OW: What has been your greatest inspiration? LM: My greatest inspiration has been the legacy of my ancestors and witnessing the power and potential of Black women and girls. We always lead and we always resist all […]