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May 2018 — DivaGirl 4th Annual Wellness and Empowerment Conference held the 5th of May at AFC Fitness in Bala Cynwyd, PA offered nearly 200 women in attendance a chance to workout, learn, connect and be empowered with motivational messages from more than 17 speakers and workshop facilitators. Melonie Butler served as the keynote speaker where she spoke of climbing out of self-defined “pits” and reaching back to help others who may be “stuck.” Her theme was “climb higher, shine brighter and reach back.”

Wanna Get inspired, Get fit and Feel confident? Melonie Butler, Founder of I Choose To Win, has been invited to deliver the keynote address to the women in attendance at DivaGirl Philadelphia’s 4th Annual Wellness and Empowerment Conference. Join 200 women for a full day of fun, fitness classes, inspirational and educational seminars and shopping!  Click here to be a part of this amazing event for women: events.sparxo.com/divagirlphillyconference18 🔸Meet a diverse group of women who can inspire you to be the best version of yourself 🔸Learn from female leaders who are dedicated in helping other women 🔸Support other women so we can all shine together Read all about the presenters, their topics and our partners: http://community.divagirl-inc.com/divagirl-conference/2018-philly/

April 23, 2018 — Fort Washington, PA — I Choose To Win held its “I’m Ready To Choose” conference for women in periods of life transition, preparing to make a decision in favor of victorious living. At the Fort Washington Holiday Inn, event organizers, presenters and facilitators were joined by the women who registered, showed up and stated they were ready! Ready to uncover their issues, unveil their truths, unleash their gifts, to unlock their God-given potential. These women chose victory, hope, positive shifts, optimism on their journeys unique to them. The day consisted of six parts: Introspective Reflection Explore, Reveal and Heal Revisit our Narratives Redefining Winning Overcoming Obstacles and Investing in Me Action Planning Lengthier than traditional one-day events, the conference was held Saturday, April 21st, from 10 am – 5 pm. Interestingly enough, the 7-hour length did not deter those in the room from staying in the room for the duration. As the event organizer, Melonie Butler, explained at the onset of the conference, this is not a traditional conference. It was designed for the attendees to leave with “exactly what they needed” to begin their journey toward victorious living, including the time to process the information being shared. The day was designed to engage, dig deep, encourage self-reflection, identify obstacles, remove barriers, connect women who formerly felt alone and show parallels of our journeys for support, collaboration and a spirit of togetherness, though each path may lead to different destinations. Those who came, stayed until the end to absorb all of the conference offerings for their own benefit. The engagement, level of connection from woman-to-woman was real, genuine and authentic. The conversation and self-revelations, though shared, were encouraged to remain confidential as the organizers stressed this to be a safe place. More information about the conference and its outcomes will be available in the future. A special thank you to the following for making this event possible is extended to: Attendees, I Choose To Win, Banana Leaf Catering, Be Cubed Marketing Group, Bonefish Grill, Holiday Inn Fort Washington, Kai’s Cupcakes, Melonie Butler, Naima Cannedy, Zakiya Fatin, Stephanie Ford, Andrea Lawful Sanders and Jennifer Strickland. To get a visual glimpse of the day, click here: I’m Ready To Choose Event Photos

April 2018 — Students from Penn State Abington’s Blue and White Leadership program invited Melonie Butler to speak with students about goal setting, action planning and leading in the world beyond the academic setting. Click here for pictures.

March 2018 — Extra, Extra, Read All About It! Review our March Newsletter here.

Empowered Uth, a program brought by I Choose To Win and supported by Black Women Give, designed to reach Philly’s young women aged 13-18 to build confidence, improve self-esteem, upgrade self-narrative, plans to kick off May through September 2018. Applications open in April. To be the first to know more, please visit the program website: www.empoweredUth.com. The Empowered Uth program comprises a 2-day overnight retreat, biweekly meetups and action items, requiring active engagement of the young women in its program. COMING SOON MAY – SEPTEMBER 2018!  

Fort Washington, PA — I Choose To Win is hosting a one-day conference April 21, 2018 from 10 am – 5 pm featuring six speakers and several workshops for women who are ready to choose . . . to win! The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Fort Washington. Here is a conference description: In 2018, we hope that you choose to WIN. It may require everything of you. But, if you are ready to uncover your issues, unveil your truth, unleash your gifts to unlock your God-given potential, JOIN US! This full-day conference will awaken you to possibilities again and ignite your passion to respond to your innermost yearnings with a vigorous “YES!” And we will help you establish the necessary action steps to support your decision to choose YOU. We know that you’re up for the challenge, so let’s get ready! Dynamic, proven and talented speakers, work session facilitators and strategic partners are at your disposal for ONE DAY to help bring your vision to light. Is this your year to realize the vision God has given you? Are you ready to fully engage life? Are you ready to learn what you’re made of? If you’re ready to win, it’s time to choose. To Learn More: Learn more about the conference by visiting the event website: www.imreadytochoose.com