Cocktails for a Cause is a fundraising event hosted by the Pyramid Club to benefit I Choose To Win. Held, Tuesday, August 23rd from 7-9 pm, we will get dressed and prepare for a delightful evening filled with live music, encouraging testimonies and insight about the ways our organization helps the community. One hundred percent of the proceeds support program funding. Reserve Your Seat Today. Tickets are $20 and includes light fare, a drink ticket and a fulfilling experience. In the house will be featured winners, organization board members, fellow nonprofit leaders and guest speakers, including Andrea Lawful Sanders and Melonie Butler. Join Us for an evening filled with purpose, passion, power and potential – and support our effort to raise the necessary funds for ongoing programming. To learn more, click here. Special thanks to the Pyramid Club for supporting our nonprofit through this meaningful event.

After the Houston Winning Workshop, we left challenging ourselves to believe in the power we possess, so we can harness it without wavering or doubting. We caused our minds to rebuke any negative label or belief that limits us, shrinks us or overcome us. Through the tears and truth, we broke through to recognize the areas of growth that we challenged ourselves to embark upon – trusting God to be our present help. Thank you to those who shared in that special event. A special thank you to Joy Yoga Center for allowing us to use your space.

We are excited to welcome our newest addition to the I Choose To Win family. And in traditional I Choose To Win fashion, we celebrated her arrival with a casual, backyard dinner with those volunteers able to attend.   With hopes and aspirations of being a publicist one day, and possessing a strong marketing background, Connie’s skill sets prove advantageous to help support I Choose To Win’s initiatives in meaningful ways. When asked why she applied for this position, the future publicist shared: “I think this internship is a good fit for me because I stand behind its mission wholeheartedly. As a young, black girl, I constantly doubted my worth and skill, because I attended a predominantly white school. I had to prove to everyone that I was just as beautiful, intelligent and goal-oriented as any other student. I chose to work hard, regardless of the criticism and hatred I received and blossomed into the young woman I am today. Being a part of an organization that stresses the importance of women empowerment is important to me because although it took me a while, I have found the power within myself and want to help others find theirs.” — Connie B., IUP Senior 2017 Join us in welcoming Connie!

Women edifying women. Men supporting women. Charlotte was great on so many levels. We heard the stories of pivotal life changes from Dawn Bizzell, Kamella Emmanuel and Melonie Butler. Thank you to all who attended – and who shared so openly and freely about the hindrances and barriers to feeling like you’re winning in life. I pray you were blessed. While being vulnerable and transparent about the things that concerned our hearts, we found we had so much more in common, than not. We were then encouraged by our fellow sister who had been there – so her experience could be a source of encouragement. We removed the titles, roles, labels and social statuses just to be “real.” My God stirred so much that day. I pray over each and every woman who expressed a desire to make life-altering changes in order to be who God has called them to be. To God be the glory.  A special thank you goes out to Nana’s Soul Food Kitchen and their owners for use of their space.

If you are hosting a summer workshop, conference or event and would like to stir your audience from the inside out, consider booking Melonie Butler. All proceeds benefit I Choose To Win. To learn more, keep reading. Melonie Butler, a marketing consultant, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, mother and wife, woman of God is also the founder of a nonprofit, I Choose To Win. She seeks to motivate and inspire others to live victoriously in life. With the perspective that time is a valued and treasured resource, the urgency of NOW is heavily pronounced through her energetic, engaging and challenging workshops and speeches. Butler believes each and every individual has unique purpose, passion, power and potential given by God. Candidly, Butler unveils her own story of awakening to her purpose, pursuing her passion and realizing the potential placed within her. Whether overcoming obstacles, getting unstuck or realizing the gifts within, Butler ignites a flame within women so they are empowered to embark upon a personal journey to “win.” The name of her program and organization, I Choose To Win, promotes being intentional about the choices we make and messages we allow in our minds and hearts to propel us forward. “I Choose To Win” is a powerful mantra that leaves audiences believing they, too, possess unique purpose, passion, power and  potential to let God define what a winning life means for them – and take action steps to walk in their victory, daily. Book Melonie Butler to motivate and inspire your audience to unleash their God-given gifts to impact the world and live their best lives NOW!