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The BOSS Network Cameka Smith, Founder The Numbers Don’t Lie Click: Ten Truths For Building Extraordinary Relationships , by George C. Fraser, 2007: find ten simple principles that will dispel your dread of networking forever and reveal a proven path to success and happiness.  This book definitely gave me insight to the art of networking. Do You: 12 Laws To Access The Power In You To Achieve Happiness And Success , by Russell Simmons, 2008: in this book Russell discussed the 12 principles that cover entrepreneurism to living a holistic life.  I was so inspired by his success and how he did not sacrifice his integrity for money.  This book is a must read for someone who is just starting out in business. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You , by John C. Maxwell, 2007: in this book you will learn the essentials for being a great leader. John really focuses on leaders as influencers and how to translate that into follower...

Sheryl Adkins-Green Company : Mary Kay Inc. Position: Global Vice President of Brand Development Twitter: @SherryAG Bio -   Sheryl Adkins-Green joined cosmetics giant Mary Kay Inc. in 2009 as the Global Vice President of Brand Development. In this role, Sheryl is responsible for leading the company's global product strategy including product positioning, packaging, product education and pricing. She currently directs the product and packaging innovation for the Mary Kay® skin care, color cosmetics, body care and fragrance portfolios of products, which are currently sold in more than 35 global markets. 

Prior to joining Mary Kay, Sheryl was the Vice President and General Manager of the Pro-Line International, a Division of Alberto-Culver. Her responsibilities encompassed leading a team of marketing and sales professionals and overseeing the headquarters operation that included manufacturing and warehouse and distribution facilities. 

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After earning her MBA from the Harvard Bu...

Catherine L. Hughes Company: Radio One Position: Founder, Chairperson of the Board and Secretary Website: www.radio-one.com Bio: Catherine L. Hughes is the founder and chairperson of Radio One, Inc., the largest African American owned and operated broadcast company in the nation. It is the first African American company to dominate several major markets simultaneously in radio history and possesses the first woman owned radio station to rank #1 in any major market. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1947, Catherine Hughes attended Creighton University and University of Nebraska but did not graduate. Around 1969 she began working at KOWH, a black radio station in Omaha. In 1971, Hughes moved to Washington, DC and became a lecturer at the newly established School of Communications at Howard University. In 1973 she became sales director at WHUR-FM. Two years later she became the stations general manager, boosting sales revenue to $3.5 million from $300,000. In 1975, Hughes became the first ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media & Clothing Inquiries Contact: Reggie Black Reggie@blkcollection.com/202-560-3669 Black Collection Teams Up with FFAWN New York City, NY – March, 2010 – Black Collection has teamed up with Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute’s Foundation for the Advancement for Women Now. Black Collection is partnering with FFAWN to become their exclusive online retailer for FFAWN’s first Tee –shirt collection designed by Catherine Malandrino and Mary J. Blige. Emerging into the fashion industry July 2005, BLACK Collection is not a brand to be mistaken as a trend; we are exclusively a brand for the "Individual". Founded in the Nation's Capital, BLACK Collection is dedicated to creating their own genre of fashion. BLACK Collection strives to coin their own direction "Classic Innovation". BLACK Collection is comprised of a team of innovative and knowledgeable individuals: Dylan Chase, and Reggie Black. BLACK Collection is for the "Individua...

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March is officially “Women’s History Month” and it seemed only right to highlight some amazing women who represent leadership, and support the BOSS mission.  This list is compiled of women who I respect for taking 100% responsibility for their destiny and striving to be change agents for the next generation of young women.  We salute them and you should too… just follow them on Twitter to be a part of the greatness.  You can also follow me @MsCityGlobal and let’s continue to make history one BOSS at a time. @aliahPR Aliah Davis,  Founder of PR-Diva.com and Aliah PR http://www.aliahpr.com @AnikaKai Anika Jackson, Founder of AnikaKai Events http://www.anikakaievents.com @authenticnoise Antoinette Arnold, Authentic Noise PR agency http://www.authenticnoise.com @SmBizFinance Antonina Geer, Founder and CEO of Simplistic Financials, LLC.  http://www.simplisticfinancials.com @artdeal Artiatesia Deal, Creative Principal at ArtDeal Designs http://www.artia...