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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Sunday, December 8, 2019, I Choose To Win hosted a debut screening for its film production Inner Warrior at the Theater of Salem Baptist Church in Roslyn, PA, where it welcomed guests for service, the movie and dialogue. Audience included a mixture of young and mature women, men, teens, boys and girls.  With a multi-generational, gender neutral audience, the conversation held thereafter was rich with personal experiences about how important it is to awaken our Inner Warrior to fight against every negative message and limiting belief that seeks to keep us from operating in our gifts and pursuing what God has called us to do. With our bold, brave and brilliant cast members present, the audience was able to share how each story resonated and ask questions about their respective journeys. Consensus was that we can and will do a more intentional job of protecting what influences our thoughts, the choices we make and the habits we form– especially as it pertains to our youth, whose minds are building narratives about themselves from unfiltered messages received from a variety of sources, not all with their best interests at heart. Melonie Butler, Founder of I Choose To Win and film producer, made an announcement that I Choose To Win will be partnering with Salem Baptist Church in 2020 to offer programming to its young women. Details will be announced at a later date. Upon conclusion of the day, Dr. Argie Allen Wilson, therapist featured in the film, wrapped up the dialogue with a charge for audience members to prepare to have courageous conversation. Sharing that truth and transparency lead to transformation, she shared her most recent endeavor, the launch of her first book entitled Courageous Conversations Connect, which she made available for those in the audience who were ready to dig deeper and awaken their Inner Warrior. The screening received an overwhelmingly positive reception. Congratulations to Chanda Quarles for performing her original song, Pupa Fly! A special thank you to the cast members Constance Brown, Adrianna Gabriel, Kamella Emmanuel, Chanda Quarles, Kellyne Williams, Dr. Argie Allen Wilson and yours truly, Melonie Butler, for sharing their stories, insight and tips for consideration. GIVE A REVIEW: We highly encourage you to offer your feedback, and we’re making it easy. Take 20 seconds to do so here. DONATION: If you enjoyed the free event and support the work we are doing, please consider making a donation toward our mission: edifying, empowering and equipping women to win in life. No amount is too small or large.* DONATE HERE. *Donations of $50 or more will receive a letter with our tax info on letterhead. BOOK A SCREENING: More information about the film and future showings will be made available at www.innerwarriorfilm.org. If you would like to schedule a private screening & workshop with a small group, please contact email melonie@ichoosetowin.org. SOCIAL MEDIA: Stay connected with I Choose To Win via Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Please share your event photos with us by tagging @ichoosetowin on Instagram and using the hashtag #innerwarriorfilm so we can see your awesome photos. Here are a few of ours: [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Save the date Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 11 am – 1 pm for the screening of Inner Warrior, the documentary by I Choose To Win Founder Melonie Butler. It will be held at Salem Baptist Church Theater (Lower Level of Gym Building) at 2741 Woodland Road, Abington PA 19001. Limited seating available. Event is free, snacks will be provided, but registration is required. Register here: www.innerwarriorfilm.org. After posing the question, “Why aren’t more women walking in their purpose, pursuing their passion and owning their personal power in order to realize their God-given potential?” this project was born. In this documentary-style short film, four women share their stories and their need to awaken their inner warrior when walking in their purpose, pursuing their passion, owning a sense of their power and realizing their God-given potential. Join us on this enlightening journey.  Questions? Contact Melonie@ichoosetowin.org. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

In 2019, we were intentional about hosting fewer events and increasing the level of connection with program participants. Out of a random invitation to help plan activities and programming for I Choose To Win, a small group was created. This small group decided to meet monthly to revisit personal ambitions and challenges in a non-judgmental setting surrounded by love, support and sisterhood. Since meeting in January, February and March, we would like to help other female groups deepen their connection to friends in their network. Until then, we encourage women, young and mature, to deepen the level of face-to-face connection – pulling away from social media – to truly lean in to their loved ones. #ichoosetowin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a special evening sponsored by Bonefish Grill and I Choose To Win’s Empowered Uth, several student leaders signed up to participate in an action-generated conversation about how to be the change in their school. This conversation was in part of the On the Table Philly initiative to invite positive dialogues throughout the region where positive change would be the outcome. While the young ladies enjoyed every bit a delicious 5-course meal, they were hard at work brainstorming, writing and delegating responsibilites in between servings.  Upon the conclusion of our 2.5 hour meeting, this dynamic group of high schoolers had creating the plan or outline of its school’s first-ever race relations open forum, an event to share students’ perspectives and create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all students. We’d like to thank Bonefish Grill Montgomeryville for its hospitality and support of our mission to activate the voices, thought-leadership and efforts of our youth so they are empowered to be the change.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Check out our October 2018 Newsletter – Empowered Uth | 2019 Explore U Poll | Recap of Year[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]