Career & Lifestyle Magazine

CL Magazine is pleased to bring you our Summer/ Fall Edition of our 10th ANNIVERSARY YEAR! 🥳 This special edition continues our year-long celebration, bringing you a collection of articles and stories that resonate deeply within our community. Join us as we highlight inspiring voices, share compelling narratives, and reflect on a decade of impactful journalism. Celebrate with us as we honor our past, embrace the present, and look forward to a vibrant future together. Check out these articles today! www.cl-magazine.com ✅ COVER STORY: Nicole Ward: Being the Change She Wishes to See ✅ COVER STORY: Gwen Cohen: Servant, Visionary, Author, Encourager ✅ Announcing the Executives in Residence and Faculty for the Women of Color Foundation ~ 3rd Annual National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit, November 10-13, 2024 ✅ Business Volunteers Unlimited: Building on Philanthropy and Civic Engagement By Elizabeth Voudouris ✅What’s the Sizzle: Outdoor Grill Review By Barbara Somrack ✅Unleashing Audacity: Simply Launch Retreat Inspires Entrepreneurs to Take Action By Charmaine Brown ✅Ask SCORE Series: Six Small Business Mistakes to Avoid ✅Healthy at Last: A Plant-Based Approach to Preventing and Reversing Diabetes and Other Chronic Illnesses By Eric Adams ✅Book Suggestion: Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business By Gino Wickman Career & Lifestyle Magazine is published digitally on a quarterly basis by the Women of Color Foundation (WOCF), a 501 (c) (3), tax-exempt organization, for the benefit of women and girls of all colors. 🌟 #WomenofColorFoundation #community #business #career #women #volunteer #mentor #wellness #health

🌟 Meet Nicole Ward: A dedicated philanthropist, health advocate, and proud Clevelander! 🌟 Career & Lifestyle Magazine Profile: Nicole Ward: Being the Change She Wishes to See https://lnkd.in/gzD-ha2V   After a successful career in HR and marketing at Cleveland Clinic, Nicole co-founded the @Make Them Know Your Name Foundation (MTKYN) in honor of her late husband. Under her leadership, MTKYN has trained over 15,000 people in CPR and AED use and provided life-saving resources to Ohio communities. Nicole's advocacy led to the passing of HB47, ensuring Ohio schools are equipped to handle cardiac emergencies. As part of the NFL Smart Heart Sports Coalition, she’s working to reduce health disparities nationwide. Her efforts have earned her numerous honors, including the NAACP Power of Influence Award and the AHA Live Fierce Stand for All Award. In addition to her nonprofit work, Nicole supports her community through scholarships, real estate, and leadership in organizations like Delta Sigma Theta and The Links. 👩👦 Proud mom of two: entrepreneur Paul III and NFL Pro Bowler Denzel Ward. Follow her journey of impact and inspiration! ❤️ #HeartHealth #MTKYN #CommunityChampion

🌟2nd Annual Midlife Woman Empowerment Conference 🌟 Date and time 🗓Saturday, November 16 ⏰9am - 4pm EST. Doors at 8:45am Location 📌9445 Brecksville Road Brecksville, OH 44141 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/grzvtj2x Making Moves in Midlife Making Moves in Your Well-Being & Mindset: A Panel Discussion Making Moves in Your Money Making Moves in Your Legacy Making Moves in Your Purpose, Calling, and Spiritual Journey Midlife Rising Meets Midlife Renaissance: A Panel Discussion Includes Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Beverages Featuring “Movement” Breaks

It's Your Time To SHINE-8TH Anniversary Rise and SHINE Breakfast Saturday, November 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Embassy Suites Beachwood 3775 Park East Drive, Beachwood, OH, USA HAPPY 8TH ANNIVERSARY SHINE! Women! Men! Join us for a wonderful celebration of eight years of service to women, men, children, and various charitable organizations in Northeast Ohio. Get ready to enjoy a delicious breakfast, experience music that will lift your spirit, mix and mingle with men and women who love God and have a heart for the community, and see the wonderful vendors who will be there sharing important information and selling items you will love! We will also have great giveaways for some lucky winners. We have chosen to honor our veterans for their service to our country. Our charity that we are donating to is The Fisher House in Cleveland. It's a home away from home for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. It gives private respite to tired families. You can make a monetary donation by clicking the CHARITY link under the TICKETS link. Thank you so much for your generosity! It's time to get your SHINE ON! Come and celebrate with us...you'll be glad you did! https://lnkd.in/gDCUX38V

An unforgettable 3-day journey filled with inspiration, motivation, and growth at the Women of Color Foundation’s 3rd Annual National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit! This year, we have come together to Step Forward… then Pay It Forward. #womenofcolorfoundation #womensleadershipsummitWOCF #payitforwardwocf

This Veterans Day, the Women of Color Foundation extends heartfelt gratitude to the veterans who have bravely served our nation. Today, we especially honor the women of color who’ve dedicated themselves to the ideals of freedom and equality. We thank you for your resilience, strength, and contributions, both in uniform and beyond. Read about Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour in our Women's History Month article! https://lnkd.in/gxFnCx9j

Today we kick off the Women of Color Foundation ~ 3rd Annual National Executive Women's Leadership Summit! If you are attending the Summit, we invite you to share your photos. Be sure to tag us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram from the event! #WomenofColorFoundation #WomensLeadershipSummitWOCF #payitforwardWOCF

Last Call for Registration for the Women of Color Foundation ~ 3rd Annual National Executive Women's Leadership Summit!! 🗓 November 10-13, 2024 📌 The Grand Resort in Warren, OH This event is as much about sharing information as it is about providing space for growth, development, and discovery.  We don’t want you to miss it! For more information and to reserve your spot, visit: https://lnkd.in/gpJBK39A #WomenofColorFoundation #WomensLeadershipSummitWOCF #payitforwardWOCF 

We are thrilled to welcome LaBena Fleming, Author, Speaker & Caregiver Advocate, as one of our esteemed Faculty members at the Women of Color Foundation’s 3rd Annual National Executive Women's Leadership Summit! Join LaBena and other exceptional leaders at the Summit from November 10-13, 2024, at The Grand Resort in Warren, OH. For more details and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gy4zdggs. #WomenofColorFoundation #WomensLeadershipSummitWOCF #PayItForwardWOCF

We are pleased to introduce C. Renee Wilson, Executive Director of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Inc. as one of our esteemed faculty members at the Women of Color Foundation’s 3rd Annual National Executive Women’s Leadership Summit! Join Renée at the Summit from November 10-13, 2024, at The Grand Resort in Warren, OH, for an incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/gpJBK39A #WomenofColorFoundation #WomensLeadershipSummitWOCF #PayItForwardWOCF