People You Need to Know Magazine, Atlanta’s #1 magazine showcasing women business owners will spotlight nine dynamic and deserving businesswomen on October 7, 2011 at their 2nd Annual Business Superstars Awards Breakfast, celebrating the brilliance of women in business.

These brilliant women were chosen for their dedication and commitment to the community as well as their contribution to metro Atlanta’s economy.

The publisher of People You Need to Know Magazine, Anthony “Spark Plug” Thomas, believes simply that when women succeed, the nation prospers.

“I’m excited about the upcoming Superstars’ Awards Breakfast because it gives us an opportunity to recognize publicly the work and achievements of Atlanta’s unheralded businesswomen,” says Spark Plug.

The presenting sponsor of this exciting and uplifting event is Surgical Health Collective, a company which strives to encourage the public to take control of their health through proper food choices and exercise.

Businesswomen are invited to attend this inspirational awards breakfast and celebration, which will also provide an opportunity to network with some of Atlanta’s most powerful women in business.

Pre-registration is required. Early bird ticket prices are $30. Beginning September 15th, tickets are $40. They can be purchased at http://www.WomenSuperstars.eventbrite.com.

For more information or for sponsorship opportunities, call People You Need to Know Magazine at 404-451-4589.

On October 7, 2011, get ready to be uplifted and inspired! People You Need to Know Magazine is pleased to announce that Past Business Superstar Award Honoree, Millionaire-Maker, Lisa Nicole Cloud, CEO of Elite Marketing Strategies, will be a featured speaker at the 2011 Business Superstars’ Awards Breakfast. Her presentation is entitled, The POWER of Dreams!

Lisa Nicole Cloud has been able to help people reach their financial goals and dreams, including five people who became self-made millionaires. She has also helped dozens to earn five-figure monthly incomes. Lisa’s secret: It’s all about the attitude.

The path hasn’t been an easy one for Lisa. Eight years ago, she hit a low point in her life both financially and personally. After majoring in psychology/pre-med at Emory University and completing the prestigious Leadership Development Program at Johns Hopkins University, she was on the same insecure road as many Americans today, worrying she would be downsized from her corporate job. However, inspired by her mother who pursued many entrepreneurial ventures and was a shining example of what was possible, Lisa didn’t give up.

Today, Lisa is an incredibly successful award-winning businesswoman who inspires people to fulfill their dreams. Because of her perseverance, positive attitude and belief that anything is possible, Lisa has conducted several hundred high-energy leadership trainings and sales seminars throughout the US and abroad in which she impacted and trained thousands of representatives in the areas of Direct Sales, Personal Development and Professional Networking. She has provided consulting services in the areas of Marketing Strategy Development & Implementation and Organizational Development for companies in various business sectors such as Healthcare, Sports Entertainment, Information Systems, Pharmaceuticals, and Telecommunications, just to name a few.

Don’t let her small stature fool you, Lisa is a Little Dynamo! Dynamic, Captivating, Charismatic, Passionate, and Genuine, are often terms used to describe her. Lisa’s mission in life is to help people identify their God-given talents so they can do more, be more, achieve more and impact our community in a positive way.

“It’s not what happens to you in life, it’s how you respond,” Lisa boldly states. “Life is 10 percent of what happens to you and 90 percent of how you respond.

As well as being the author of Live Your Dreams… It’s Possible, she is also a wife and a proud mother of two beautiful children who inspire her and always keep her smiling.

There are no clouds on Lisa Nicole Cloud’s horizon. Future plans include another book, a new magazine, and a TV show. “My hope for 2011 is to continue living my life with passion, purpose, and power,” she states positively.

Get your tickets to the 2nd Annual 2011 Business Superstars’ Awards Breakfast and be inspired by Millionaire Maker, Lisa Nicole Cloud on October 7, 2011, where we will be celebrating the brilliance of all WOMEN in business!

Atlanta, Georgia, August 2011 — Motivational speaker/author and magazine publisher, Anthony “Spark Plug” Thomas, will give away 100 free ice cream cones at the Spartanburg Dairy Queen located at 100 Dorman Centre Drive, in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center, on Thursday, August 11^th, starting promptly at 12:00pm and ending around 2:00pm.

The general public is invited to attend this fun-filled event for an enjoyable reprieve from the sweltering heat.

“Spark Plug” will be in downtown Spartanburg at The Hangar on Thursday morning, delivering a motivational speech entitled, “A is for Attitude” for the City of Spartanburg at their Youth Leadership Summit. His presentation will focus on education, confidence, leadership and success.

“Spark Plug” spent his formative years in nearby Greenville, South Carolina, from the first grade to the sixth grade before his family moved to Columbia, South Carolina, where he finished high school. Today, he is a nationally known motivational speaker and the publisher of Atlanta’s #1 magazine showcasing women business owners.

“Spark Plug” says, “I am always excited about coming back home to South Carolina, this is the place that made me who I am today. I look forward to doing my small part in helping to stimulate the local economy by bringing more patrons to one small business owner in Spartanburg, who will benefit from the increase in his ice cream sales for the day.”

Dairy Queen owner, Mr. Sadiq Pathrawala, is excited about hosting Spark Plug’s ice cream give-away at his location, and he invites the community to come out and take part in this special event.

Spark Plug will be at the Dairy Queen signing autographs, and meeting the good citizens of Spartanburg.

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~ Leading legal organization marks historic event with community activities, signature gala ~

June 16, 2011 (ATLANTA) - The Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys (GABWA) and its charitable arm, the GABWA Foundation, will host a four-day event entitled “GABWA Celebrates a Marquee Legacy of Service and Leadership” in Atlanta on July 21-July 24 in honor of its 30th anniversary. Since it was founded by Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears (Ret.), Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane and Judge Barbara A. Harris, GABWA has grown to represent more than 2,000 legal professionals in the state, award over $150,000 in scholarships to black female law students and expand access to legal education and services through its community partnerships and outreach.

“GABWA has proudly nurtured attorneys and aspiring attorneys over the years, leading the way to increasing Black female representation in the judiciary and across the legal profession in Georgia,” Jamala McFadden, President of GABWA, explained. “True to our mission, GABWA galvanizes the power of Black women attorneys to advocate for women and children and empower our communities.”

Significantly, since 2001, the GABWA Foundation’s Sister to Sister Mentoring Program for at-risk teenage girls who have entered the Fulton County Juvenile Court system has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of girls. Each anniversary event will highlight how GABWA empowers its members, friends and Georgians across the state.

The anniversary celebration will be highlighted by a legal conference focused on educating female attorneys and the community at large on current issues and a signature gala and auction fundraiser. The Glitter Gala & Auction, GABWA’s annual fundraiser, will raise funds to supports its outreach efforts and honor the recipients of its 2011 Founders Awards. The awards were established in 2006 to recognize the accomplishments of individuals and organizations that embody the mission of GABWA and the legacy of its founders.

This year’s Founders Awards recipients are:

• Honorable Brenda S. Cole, State Court of Fulton County, recipient of the Leah Ward Sears Award for Distinction in the Profession;

• Deborah Poole, Esq., The Georgia Justice Project, recipient of the Barbara A. Harris Award for Service to the Community;

• Wanda Andrews, Esq., Georgia Legal Services Program (Savannah), recipient of the Bensonetta Tipton Lane Award for Commitment to the Family;
• Jackie Parker, President, Newell Rubbermaid Foundation, recipient of the Zenith Award for Distinction in the Profession (Individual); and
• Southern Center for Human Rights and Students Without Mothers, recipients of the Zenith Award for Service in the Community (Organization).

The anniversary weekend will feature a Thursday evening opening reception at the Georgian Terrace Hotel, a seminar on Friday with presentations on topics of interest to female attorneys and the community at large, a Saturday service event with GABWA’s Sister to Sister mentoring program, the Glitter Gala & Auction fundraiser at The Fox Theatre on Saturday evening and a culminating Sunday worship service and brunch.

For more information about GABWA and details on the 30th anniversary celebration, please visit our website at: www.gabwa.org. To purchase gala tickets or register for the conference, visit http://events.signup4.com/2011GABWA. To arrange an interview, please contact Teah Glenn at (404) 885-3032.

About GABWA

Throughout its 30 year history, GABWA has been a leader in the Georgia legal community, servicing the needs of black female attorneys and the community as a whole.  GABWA was formed in 1981 as a voluntary bar organization that would focus on women and children’s issues, increase black female representation in the judiciary and in public offices and take a proactive stance on political issues. Through the GABWA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides scholarships, mentoring and pro bono legal services across Georgia, the organization has provided more than $150,000 in scholarship funds to female law students and continues to sponsor a number of community service projects, including the Sister to Sister Mentoring Program and the Civil Pro Bono Project. GABWA represents the interests of more than 2,000 judges, politicians, solo practitioners, government, public interest, in-house and law firm lawyers and law students committed to GABWA’s mission—to nurture, support and galvanize the power of black women attorneys, advocate for women and children and empower our communities. GABWA is open to all persons, regardless of race or gender.

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Standing from left to right: Theresa Hightower, Claiborne, Sandra Hall and Maryline Blackburn
Sitting from left to right: Toni Redd, Gwen Hughes, Melanie Massell

BENEFIT CONCERT TO RAISE AWARENESS & FUNDS FOR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

On Sunday, June 19th, seven of Atlanta’s top female vocalists: Sandra Hall, Theresa Hightower, Melanie Massell, Toni Redd, Gwen Hughes, Claiborne and Maryline Blackburn will come together to perform as DIVAS WITH A CAUSE in order to inspire, educate and raise funds for causes that are important to each of them. These strong, caring and independent women will perform in concert to support the following organizations: Shepherd Center Foundation, The Kidney Foundation, Doris Shaheen Breast Health Center, The Valerie Fund, Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund, Humane Society of Forsyth County, and Alzheimer’s Association of Georgia. Make plans now for an incredible night of music on Sunday, June 19 at 5:30 pm at The Buckhead Theatre. Tickets are on sale at www.divaswithacause.com, The Buckhead Theatre (Thursday & Friday from Noon- 4 pm), or by calling (678) 653-3061.

“Shepherd Center is honored to have been selected by Melanie Massell as a beneficiary of this wonderful event,” says Bonnie Hardage, Shepherd Center Director of Major Gifts. “Support from the community has a direct impact, every day, on restoring hope and rebuilding the lives of our patients. We are grateful to be included in this effort to not only build awareness about the wonderful work of seven charities, but also celebrate the beautiful talents of seven amazing ladies as they give of their time and talents to do good for so many in our community. “

“It is indeed an honor to be a part of such an incredible fundraising collaboration of talented female vocalists,” states Maryline Blackburn, the former Miss Alaska who beat Sarah Palin in the 1984 Miss Alaska Scholarship Pageant.

This event promises to be a night filled with Life, Love and Laughter. Porsche Foxx, founder of the Porsche Foxx Community Force, enthuses, “It’s exciting to see this group of talented ladies focus on the community and provide an explosive night of entertainment!”

Joe Gaeta, President of the Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund, says, “The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Fund is very grateful that the ‘Barefoot Diva’ Gwen Hughes chose our organization to support. We are excited to be a part of DIVAS WITH A CAUSE and are confident that it will bring awareness not just to our lung cancer fund, but to all the worthwhile causes represented.”

In 2010 The Roxy Theater, an Atlanta landmark, was renamed The Buckhead Theatre and renovated to reclaim the magic and dazzle of its jazz-era beginnings. Central to Buckhead nightlife for more than 80 years, The Buckhead Theatre is steeped in the lively spirit of its history, yet fully modernized to accommodate today’s multifaceted forms of entertainment and special events. The restorative vision for this magical Atlanta landmark is credited to R. Charles Loudermilk. The Buckhead Theatre is located at 3110 Roswell Road (near the intersection of Roswell Road & Peachtree Road).

Tickets to DIVAS WITH A CAUSE are: $30 in advance, $40 at the door, and $75 VIP. * VIP tickets include special seating, an after-show reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and a “Meet and Greet” with the DIVAS!  To purchase advance tickets visit www.divaswithacause.com, The Buckhead Theatre (Thursday & Friday from Noon-4 pm), or call (678) 653-3061.

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DIVAS WITH A CAUSE is produced by C’Quinz Entertainment. Founded in 1993, C’Quinz Entertainment, LLC has provided a variety of quality entertainment for public, private, national & international events, as well as profit and non-profit organizations.

For additional information, photos, or to schedule an interview with the DIVAS,
please contact Karen Hatchett at Hatchett Marketing & PR:
770-433-1137 or Karen.Hatchett@mindspring.com

THE 19TH HOLE MAGAZINE, Infiniti of South Atlanta & Executive Women Golf Association (EWGA) present

“GIRLS GOLF DAY, LADIES NIGHT OUT” In celebration of Women & Golf Month and Black Music Month June 18, 2011.

We will have 3 Golf Clinics: Beginners & Intermediate golfers
Women golfers will be paired up with junior girls between the ages of 7-17.
JUNE 4 Golf Clinic Terminus Club – 3280 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta, GA 30305 Buckhead the 2nd Floor 10:00 AM
JUNE 11 Golf Clinic Terminus Club – 3280 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta, GA 30305 Buckhead the 2nd Floor 10:00 AM
JUNE 18TH Golf Clinic Heritage Links Golf Course – 4449 Britt Road Tucker, GA 30084 9:00AM

Dress Attire: Casual / Golf

Girls Golf Day: Saturday, June 18th from 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM (ET)
Heritage Links Golf Course
4449 Britt Run Road
Tucker, GA 30084
We will play a 9 hole course.Golf Clinics, Fashion Trunk Show &
Prizes to test driving the 2011 Infinity Cars.

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Ladies Night Out: Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM (ET)
(Private Mansion location to be disclosed via email once registered)
Cocktail Reception, Golf Glamm Fashion Show, Luxury Prizes, and Live Music Entertainment

Meet our Hosts: Rene Miller, Executive Women Golf Association (EWGA), Miss Midtown Latina EvaFe Trevino,
Teen Hosts: Janee Knorr – Model & Actor, Miss Teen Peru Claudia Kelly, Featuring Music Artists: Salakadia, Vanessa Rios and others

Dress Attire: ALL WHITE APPAREL

PRICE of $85 Includes:

• 3 Golf Clinics for One Adult and One Junior Golfer
• Golf Outing for One Adult and One Junior Golfer
• Entry into the Private Reception*One (1) year subscription to THE 19th HOLE MAGAZINE

Sponsors: Infinity of South Atlanta, EWGA, Dumante Italian Liquere, Victory H2O, Callaway Golf, 360-Eco Luxury Vodka, Mia Bellezza, Davios Northern Italian Restaurant, Heritage Synthetic Turf, Puma / Cobra Golf, Beauvais Biijou, Lorraine Darder + Associated,  Edwin Watts Golf, April Vain, Exhale Spa, Birdy & Grace, Kelli Kheesecakes, William Davis Salon, Phillip Michael PR, T Morrison Agency PR, Jersey Girl Sports, Women Of Wealth Magazine WOW, People You Need To Know Magazine, Flo On Entertainment, OlenaTV.com, Dove LLC, Atlanta Girl Magazine, and others.

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Fashionably Yours!
Renee Knorr, Fashion & Director

Direct: 770.310.3825
Office: 1.800.379.3162

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Dr. Mark Walker was educated in the New York City Public School System. He graduated from City College New York in 1973 and completed Meharry Medical School in 1977. He finished the Howard University Hospital Surgical Residency training program in 1982.

Dr. Walker spent one year in a traumatology fellowship at the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (1982-1983). He joined the Howard faculty in 1983, where served as a Surgery Instructor. In 1985, he traveled to Atlanta to assist in the clinical development of Morehouse School of Medicine. He served on the faculty at Morehouse for 11 years.

In 1996, he started the Surgical Health Collective, a clinical organization that provides quality surgical care in the Atlanta area. Dr. Walker is board-certified in general surgery and in surgical critical care. His areas of expertise include: breast, colon, thyroid, parathyroid, stomach and traumatic surgery. He currently serves as the medical director of the Surgical Health Collective.

The Surgical Health Collective (SHC) was established in 1996 to address unmet health needs throughout the greater Metropolitan Atlanta area and is dedicated to providing the best overall care for general surgical and medical problems. Their motto is, “Helping People with Skill and Caring” and it is the essence of what they do. Their focus is on the patient at all times. Nothing is too small when it comes to caring for their patients. The employees of Surgical Health Collective ensure that their patients receive the very best care.

In addition, the Surgical Health Collective is actively involved in the community, spreading the important message about health and wellness through exercise and proper nutrition. They spend countless hours educating the community about the fact that “Health is mental, physical, social and spiritual well-being, not just the absence of disease. All of us must be nurtured and cared for at some time during our lives. Our daily habits influence our health. A diet based on fruits and vegetables, daily graded exercise and proper rest are essential ingredients for good health.”

At People You Need to Know Magazine, we’re proud to have Dr. Mark Walker and the Surgical Health Collective in our network! Tune in to his interview below.

Atlanta, Georgia, June 18, 2011 “Girls Golf Day & Ladies Night Out” Affair  — THE 19TH HOLE MAGAZINE and its sponsors will plan for the first girls’ and women’s golf outing that includes clinics, golf outing, a cocktail reception, and the highlight … a Golf Glamm Fashion Show in recognition of Women’s Golf Month and Black Music Month.

We are excited that we have partnered with one of the largest women’s golf organizations, Executive Women Golf Association, for the affair. They have over 300 avid golfers here in the Atlanta market with more than 100,000 internationally. This premier collaborative effort will routinely bring together more women playing the game of golf.

June 18th Goal:
Girls Golf Day – 75 Adult golfers will pair up with 75 Pre-teens to Teen golfers to participate in a 9 Hole Course
A total of 150 to 200 guests for the Golf Outing – Raffle Items, Fashion Trunk Show and Golf Clinic

Ladies Night Out – Attending Guests of 300 Adults Only + Live music, Food, Cocktail Reception and a Haute Couture Golf Glamm Fashion Show

We are thankful for our existing sponsors, but will need more to ensure overall success for such an important initiative. Thanks to: Infiniti, Bliss, Victory H2O, Golf4Her, April Vain, Callaway Golf, G-FORE, Dumante, The Specialists, Kings of Atlanta and Exhale Spa. Media Partners: Atlanta Girl Magazine, Women of Wealth Magazine (WOW), Sheen Magazine, Real-Atlanta Magazine, and Jersey Girl Sports.

Please share the information, whether you may know of a company who can help us to reach more young ladies, receive gift or spa products, giveaways, makeup, or monetary sponsor who would like to help our girls prepare for an opportunity with college.

I will be available to speak or meet with them. Thank you!!

Fashionably Yours!

Renee Knorr
Fashion & Beauty Director

Direct: 770.310.3825
Office: 1.800.379.3162

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The Healthtopia Radio Show with Bonnie Mechelle (www.myhealthtopia.com) now offers a new online motivational weight loss podcast to provide exceptional encouragement for women dealing with weight gain, divorce, single motherhood, unemployment, problems in the marriage, eating disorders and depression. Their mission is to “help women to lose weight and feel better about themselves”. They announced their upcoming Online and live Radio Launch and their plans to aggressively expand syndicated networks such as iTunes, Blogtalk Radio, Talkshoe and The Women’s Information Network (WIN) to name a few. The Healthtopia Radio Show will extend its program offering to 30+ websites showcasing free, bite-sized solutions focused on relevant topics for women who need to lose weight—one of the largest demographic groups in our country today.

“It feels great to know that thousands of women worldwide are already enjoying the many educational and entertaining audio shows we offer at www.myhealthtopia.com.” said Bonnie Mechelle, Executive Producer at WAEC Love 860 AM.

The Healthtopia Radio Show is the first entity of its kind to provide a stage for high-quality content featuring Christian experts on a huge variety of life-changing issues such as health and wellness, diet and exercise, parenting and career.

In addition to podcast and inspirational articles, The Healthtopia Radio Show offers ways for women to share their ideas, opinions, and expertise with other women. The Healthtopia Radio Show blogs are already busy with activity as women around the globe are chatting and sharing their ideas with one another.

Subscription to The Healthtopia Radio Show eMagazine is free; women sign in on the website www.myhealthtopia.com. One of their members, Maria Taylor from Las Vegas, Nevada said, “My laptop has become my new best friend. I take it into the laundry room with me, listen to a Healthtopia show, and before I know it the laundry is folded, and my cup is filled, all at the same time! Because the Healthtopia podcasts are short and easy to listen to, I can easily rejuvenate and be inspired while I clean my kitchen, mop my floor, or nurse my baby.”

Far more than just a motivational program, The Healthtopia Radio Show allows women to connect and create relationships with like-minded women in ways no other entity has embraced. For more information, visit http://www.myhealthtopia.com.

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About The Healthtopia Radio Show:
The Healthtopia Radio Show provides high-quality content and relevant solutions to a vibrant online and offline community of women in Atlanta, Georgia and worldwide. Audio podcast and live radio shows are accessible on WAEC Love 860 AM and in multiple media formats and presented by women’s health advocate, Bonnie Mechelle who focus on the needs and interests of women. (www.myhealthtopia.com)

Moira Forbes, publisher of ForbesWoman, and associate publisher of ForbesLife, will be the luncheon keynote at the 15th Possible Woman Conference on Wednesday, April 27th at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. The first female publisher at Forbes, she also hosts the video series “Success with Moira Forbes” and “Women to Watch” on ForbesWoman.com, part of the Forbes.com network, a site that reaches 20 million influential users worldwide.

A captivating public speaker and executive coach, sports agent Molly Fletcher will open the conference “Believe. Begin. Become. Possible Woman 2011.” Coined by CNN as “the female Jerry McGuire,” Fletcher has worked with hundreds of Major League Baseball stars, NBA coaches, PGA and LPGA golfers, NCAA basketball, football coaches and media personalities.

Speaking after lunch will be psychotherapist and radio/TV host “Dr. Joyce” Morley as transitional keynote. Closing keynote Emory Mulling will speak on an intriguing topic – how men respond to powerful women. He is an author, columnist, radio host and chairman of Mulling Corporation.

“Moira recently attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and her topic “Power Women Leading through Power Change” will be a fascinating luncheon presentation,” said Linda Wind, CEO of Wind Enterprises®, organizer of the annual regional leadership conference.

A dynamic plenary session “Women of Power and Vision” features top women leaders. Moderator Sabrina Green is Director of Global Diversity and Inclusion at The Home Depot. The panel features Kathy Betty, owner of the Atlanta Dream; Amy Medendorp, EVP Diversified Commercial Line of Business at SunTrust Banks Inc.; Hala Moddelmog, president of Arby’s; Maria Peninger, SVP of Avon; and Debbie Sessions, partner with Porter, Keadle, Moore LLP.

The conference brings together corporate women, leaders in technology, education and nonprofits, and business owners from a wide range of disciplines and industries for an extraordinary day of personal development, workplace education and inspiration. The event includes continental breakfast, seated lunch, reception, panels on six leadership topics with 23 dynamic experts, exhibitors’ booths, networking and door prizes.

This is the 15th year Linda Wind has presented the Possible Woman Conference to promote educational opportunities for women. The conference supports the Possible Woman Foundation International, which provides scholarships for women in need who are returning to school to pursue non-traditional roles or occupations, and connects them with women trailblazers in these industries. Scholarships will be presented at an Awards Dinner at Maggiano’s Buckhead the evening before the conference.

Leading sponsors for Possible Woman 2011 are American Airlines, Southern Company and AT&T. For information on sponsorships for this premier event, contact Linda Wind at 770-856-4767 or Linda@possiblewoman.com.

Media contact: Gay Watson, 678-596-2889, gcwatson@mindspring.com