Come and support the Heart To Heart Youth Empowerment program and the Grand Opening of CME Event Studios!

Exciting news!! We’re partnering with Create ME Events! The Heart To Heart Youth Empowerment program has been selected as the beneficiary of the Back To School drive, taking place at the upcoming grand opening of Vegas’s NEW upscale event studio!

Join us Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 4pm-6pm, with ribbon cutting at 4:30pm. The grand opening will provide a walk through tour of the event space with live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and gift bags for the first 50 attendees and more! Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Create ME Events team, learn about decor & corporate packages and network with other professionals while giving back to the community. Event planners, industry professionals, business owners and community supporters are encouraged to attend.

Anyone who donates school supplies and/or hygiene items will be entered to win raffles!

The Heart To Heart Youth Empowerment program has served the community's most at-risk students for 13 years. Focusing on students social, emotional and educational needs, the program provides students with resources increasing their knowledge, self-esteem, confidence and overall well-being. Your donations will impact the lives of many deserving kids.

The following items are being requested:

Hygiene:
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Hand Sanitizer
Lotion
Floss
Shampoo
Conditioner
Floss
Wipes

School Supplies:
Backpacks
Paper
Pencils
Erasers
Pencil pouch
Binders
Pens
Folders
Glue sticks
Rulers
Highlighters
Index cards
Composition notebooks

See you August 3rd! Thank you Create ME Events for selecting us. So many children will benefit from the support. Planning to attend? Please RSVP using this link. For more information on Create ME Events, check out their website.

YBIB Women's Empowerment Summit Schedule Released!

The schedule is NOW RELEASED for the 2nd Annual Your Bold Is Beautiful Women’s Empowerment Summit, taking place this SATURDAY and SUNDAY October 23rd and 24th from 10am-4pm. Check it out! We have 17 phenomenal speakers from across the United States, YBIB vendor marketplace showcasing women-owned businesses, DJ Hue Holla bringing the hottest hits, models ready to rock the stage in the latest fashions all creating a YOUR BOLD IS BEAUTIFUL experience!

It's YBIB Week!

Our stage is SET and we’re days away from the most anticipated Women’s Empowerment Summit in LAS VEGAS! This Saturday and Sunday, October 23rd and 24th from 10am-4pm, our amazing lineup of speakers will take stage and they’re ready to fill your cup! This is one you don’t want to miss. Two full days of LEVELING UP. Being amongst like minded women who are ready to learn, network and engage.

Keynote talks, breakout sessions, panel conversations, guided meditation, YBIB vendor marketplace highlighting women-owned businesses, music, food, fashion show featuring designer brand Anne Fontaine and select fashion pieces from Del’ La Couture boutique.

Thank you to our AMAZING SPONSORS Udomom, Zeke Upshaw Foundation, Simple Life Favor, Donna Lisa Designs and Sunday SONshine! We’re so appreciative of your continuous support of YBIB!

Due to high demand, we’ve released 30 more tickets! Click here to grab your ticket today. Be sure to share with your friends, colleagues and family. Anticipate a life changing experience at the 2nd Annual Your Bold Is Beautiful Women’s Empowerment Summit. Use CODE YBIB2021 at checkout.

Stay tuned as our event schedule will be released tomorrow at 5pm PST!!

Thank you YBIB Sponsors!

THANK YOU Zeke Upshaw Foundation for sponsoring the 2nd Annual Your Bold Is Beautiful Women’s Empowerment Summit taking place October 23rd and 24th!! The mission of the Zeke Upshaw Foundation is to spread heart health awareness and advocate for improved heart screenings for all athletes. The foundation was launched on the sudden and devastating loss of Zena Ray “Zeke” Upshaw. In March 2018, during an NBA G-League game with only 40 seconds left in the last quarter, Zeke collapsed and died from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). No life saving measures were immediately administered.

The goal of the foundation is to educate athletes, teammates and coaches on ways to keep players safe by reacting quickly and properly. Through fundraising and donations, the foundation was able to gift AEDs to deserving organizations, who are also committed to educating their student athletes on this deadly disease and the importance of quick action. This influential and impactful organization provides heart health education and awareness, mentorship, tutoring and community engagement.

Zeke’s mother, Jewel Upshaw founded the organization keeping his legacy alive by continuing his journey of giving back to the community and helping children. Since Zeke’s sudden transition, Jewel has dedicated her time to educating student athletes on recognizing the signs and symptoms associated with SCA coupled with the importance of AED and CPR administration.

A Chicago native with new roots in Las Vegas, Jewel decided to begin her foundation’s mission in these two cities because she wanted to give back to those who’ve influenced her and Zeke. With time, Jewel’s goal is to ensure the foundation’s mission is fulfilled throughout the nation. 

Jewel led a stellar career with over 24 years of management experience with one of the largest pension administrators in the U.S. Here she managed a staff of approximately 20 employees. Today, Jewel is a full-time entrepreneur and advocate focusing on expanding her foundation’s mission. She devotes her time campaigning the importance of heart screenings and the need for AED and CPR training. All the while, continuing to raise funds to purchase and donate new AEDs to deserving organizations.

For more information on this impactful and influential organization visit zekeupshawfoundation.org. Follow on social media: @zekeupshawfoundation.

THANK YOU @udomomhw for sponsoring the 2nd Annual Your Bold Is Beautiful Women’s Empowerment Summit!! Anita Aisha Momodu is the Founder of @udomomhw. We’re forever thankful for the continuous support she has given the YBIB platform, having sponsored every YBIB event to date. This amazing platform offers the following services to include:

• Individual, Family and Group Therapy
• Birth, Postpartum and Bereavement Doula Services
• Childbirth Education

Anita received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Military Families and Culture.

Udomom strives to empower women in multiple areas and stages of their life, finding their inner voice.

“I have enjoyed being a YBIB sponsor. Being a part of an organization that focuses on women feeling empowered in many ways is an honor.”

~ Anita Aisha Momodu

Follow @udomomhu! Be sure to use code YBIB to receive 50% off all courses and workbooks. She will also be hosting a workshop at the Summit. For more information on the amazing services provided visit udomom.com

Exclusive YBIB Summit Speaker Information!

Dr. Michelle Giddings is dually certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner; she is the owner of Peaceful Mind Psychiatric Services in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Giddings received the American Psychiatric Nurses Association National Award for Excellence in Practice in 2020. She also received a Proclamation from the office of the Mayor on June 19th, 2019, for her service to the Las Vegas community. Dr. Giddings is the current President of the Nevada Chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA).

Dr. Giddings is an expert clinician, speaker, and educator on mental health issues. She has testified before the Nevada legislature on behalf of APRNs in Nevada. Her mental health advocacy is evident in her work with the Azulblue Autism Foundation, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Homeless Stand Down, and Crystal Darkness Campaign to name a few. Dr. Giddings is a member of the International Honor Society of nursing (Sigma Theta Tau). She is a former Assistant Professor and Alumni of UNLV.

For more information visit: http://peacefulmindlv.com/

A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter.  A Girl Scout Troop leader, entrepreneur running several small businesses, Director of a non-profit, and one of very few Black, Female Corporate VPs for the world’s largest gaming and hospitality company.  These are some of the many roles Tonika plays on a daily basis.

Tonika oftentimes describes her life as a series of lives lived in one.  As a teenage parent, she was determined and strengthened by the pessimism and despair of teachers and counselors.  Although life got in the way of many of her early dreams, she was determined to succeed and not become a negative stereotype.

Returning to school as a “non-traditional” college student, Tonika obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management in her mid- 30’s; regularly attending up to three different learning institutions at the same time, in an effort to complete her degree.  She returned to school a few years later to obtain a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and has since earned several Human Resource certifications through eCornell University and the Society for Human Resource Management.

For nearly 20 years, she has worked in Talent Development where she has been able to live within her passion of working with people, helping them to develop individualized growth plans, and watching them achieve their personal and professional goals.  In her spare time, she runs a non-profit organization, Las Vegas Tumble Gym Bus, designed to help children learn and practice healthier eating habits and use play as a form of exercise.

Life hasn’t been a walk in the park for Tonika, although you would never hear her complain about it.  Instead, she focused on one of her favorite quotes by Toni Morrison…”You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down”.  This advice has helped her grow into the life that was designed for her.

Additional Speakers will be announced this week! Stay tuned.

Be sure to get your tickets today as they are selling out! Click here. This will be the BEST experience surrounded by the like-minded, engaging in thought provoking conversations that empower, motivate and uplift each other.

Early Bird Tickets Almost Sold Out!

Early Bird tickets are almost SOLD OUT to the most anticipated Women’s Empowerment Summit in Las Vegas! The deadline is quickly approaching with only 20 tickets left. Save $25 and take advantage of the perks if purchased by August 15th. Beginning August 16th, tickets will then increase to $140.

This two-day summit will cover over 15,000 sq. feet at MEET Las Vegas, bringing together the like-minded to network, engage with panelists, workshops, amazing food, shop small businesses within the health and wellness, art, apparel, beauty, nonprofit community partners and event service industries! Grab your ticket here.

Stay tuned….

YBIB Speakers will be announced beginning this Friday, August 13th. This will be the most impactful, rejuvenating, thought-provoking, inspiring, motivational Women’s Empowerment Summit to ever take stage. Share with your friends, colleagues and family. Once you’ve purchased your tickets, tag us on social media using the hashtag #ybibsummit21.

See you there!

Early Bird Tickets On Sale July 15th!

5 DAYS until Early Bird tickets go on sale for the 2nd Annual Your Bold Is Beautiful Women’s Empowerment Summit, taking place October 23-24, 2021 at MEET Las Vegas. This event will be the best yet and you won’t want to miss this action. Covering over 15,000 sq. feet, our summit will bring together the like-minded to network, engage with panelists, workshops, amazing food, shop small businesses within the health and wellness, art, apparel, beauty, nonprofit community partners and event service industries! If you’ve attended one of our events, you know the energy is AMAZING! Checkout our events page for event recaps. Early Bird tickets for the 2-day YBIB experience will be $115.00 until 11:59 PST August 15th, 2021. Tickets will be limited and will go fast. Beginning August 16th, General Admission tickets will be $140.00. Be sure to stay tuned for the schedule release. On Day 2, we’ll offer Health & Wellness activities to include but not limited to Zumba and Yoga. So much to look forward too! For those who’ve subscribed to our mailing list on our website homepage, you’ll be the first to receive the ticket link. Countdown is ON.

ATTENTION VENDORS:

Are you interested in being a vendor at the 2-day Summit? Our interest form is NOW available. Click here. Spots are limited, move fast! This is a GREAT opportunity to advertise your business and sell goods to event attendees. All vendors will have the opportunity to be featured on the Heart To Heart and Your Bold Is Beautiful social media channels and website. In addition marketed in event collateral. Don’t miss out!

2nd Annual Your Bold Is Beautiful (YBIB) Summit- October 2021

The time is here to announce our next event! Our 2nd annual Your Bold Is Beautiful (YBIB) Summit will take place in Las Vegas, NV on October 23-24, 2021. You won’t want to miss it! This 2-day YBIB experience will bring together the like-minded from around the world hearing from influential speakers, engaging in a variety of workshops and holistic activities, shopping your favorite vendors, networking with women entrepreneurs and witnessing the “Queens Circle.” Share with your ladies, grab your ticket and come ready for a life-changing experience. Early bird tickets go on sale July 15th. We’re proud to share all YBIB events have sold out. Don’t miss your opportunity to be in the building. Subscribe to our e-blast on the home page to receive event announcements. See you there!

THANK YOU REDBOX+, SOUTHWEST LAS VEGAS!

Thank you redbox+, Southwest Las Vegas for sponsoring our Your Bold Is Beautiful Women’s Empowerment Bruncheon! We’re so appreciative of your support. redbox+, Southwest Las Vegas is the only elite roll off combination container solution in the Las Vegas valley. Offering a 2 in 1 service for your commercial, industrial or residential project. Minority owned and family operated by Melissa Flores and Dwayne Murray, they’re game changers in our community! They take pride in earning your trust and ensuring you have an unforgettable, hassle-free experience. With one phone call, all of your needs will be met. Contact them today at 702.879.4977. Also be sure to also follow their account on Instagram and Facebook!

Going... going... almost gone!

Our Women’s Empowerment Bruncheon is almost SOLD OUT! You will not want to miss this event. Join us Saturday, April 24th from 11am-2pm at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Get your tickets today by clicking here. Checkout our blog post here with event details. Hope to see you soon!

20/20 BOSSUP!

Psst…. I have a secret to share!

Save the date 2/23/20

You asked, we delivered! No better way to kickoff your 2020. This year you will tap into uncommon areas of opportunity. In order for this to happen, you have to BOSSUP! Get your circle right and be ready for what’s about to happen in your life. I’m excited to announce YBIB is kicking off 2020 in collaboration with Vegas Creative on Sunday, February 23rd. The room will be filled with AMAZING energy of those who will create 2020 vision, discuss goals and aspirations and unlock DREAMS and make them REALITY. A goal not written down is a goal not achieved. Tickets are available NOW! Click here. Limited seats available. Vegas Creative will have products available for personal customization. Check out her IG @creativebymh. I must say she is the crafting QUEEN. Please email contact@hearttoheartspeaks.com with any questions.

See you there!

YBIB Announces Diamond Sponsor!

We are elated to announce JColez Fashion as our Diamond sponsor! JColez Fashion is a trendsetting online women’s boutique offering many fashionable selections. JColez Fashion wants every woman to feel and look beautiful through self-love and retail therapy. Be sure to check out the latest fashions here. CEO LaCole James will bring an inspiring message at Your Bold Is Beautiful! Get your tickets today by clicking here!