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me (moms extraordinaire) is designed to help working mothers know that it is possible to have it all and do what you love - even in high heels (ouch!).
 


 me Video picks...

The Amazing Race - Elimination Station




"The Little Black Book Of Success" Lessons - Confrontation


 
Scene By me... 

BET's Rip The Runway
Moms Extroardinaire Co-Founder/CMO, Erica Oliver with master hair stylist / cast member of 'Real Housewives of Atlanta", 
Dwight Eubanks and Macy's Director of Integrated Advertising, Audrey DeShong at
BET's Rip The Runway.
 
   

 me Profiles...

Sharon
 "Wink" Daniels, RN

An
  Extraordinary
Mom

Medical Field Case Manager for
Consolidated Services Group

 With a husband, three children, two dogs and a full -time career, see how this busy mom balances family and work, and still finds time to fulfill her entrepreneurial dream. 
Find out how she is able to juggle it all.  >> More

me Introduces...
Taking The Lead
A new column by Elaine Meryl Brown


"...leaders are not only born, they can be made", says Elaine. "While this may not be ground-breaking, earth-shattering news, for me the light bulb went off.  Leadership skills can be taught, and if I can learn how to become a better leader -  me – the girl next door, the average ‘everywoman’ - millions of other women can too." 
Get exclusive leadership advice from the co-author of The Little Black Book Of Success:  Laws Of Leadership For Black Women

Special Columns...                                

Happy At Home

by Keli Anthony-Tianga 
   Behold...Art!
 
  Art is a great starting point for decorating. …While the process of finding and framing art may seem daunting, taking it step-by-step and answering “What”,
“Where” Why” and “How” can make it an easy and enjoyable process
...

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Reinventing me

by Dr. Barbara Collins 

The Monarchs Amazing Journey
         The Monarchs Amazing Journey

“…The Monarch butterfly travels over 3,000 miles from the northern part of North America to a small town in Mexico."  "... how do the monarchs know when to change direction when the wind shifts and it takes them off course?” 

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Between me & You

by Cheryl Washington 

Age...Is It Really Just A Number?
 My Photo
 

Lately, my daughter has become obsessed with age.  Not hers.  Mine.  Go figure.  She’s perfectly comfortable being eleven; a tween.  Translation?  The stage between middle childhood and adolescence.  In other words...

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Intimate me

by Lori Bryant-Woolridge  
Raising A Sensual Son
 
  I was recently perusing the aisles of Victoria's Secrets on a buying trip for my daughter.  So there I was in the PINK section (read teen VS), trying to find age-appropriate draws...when a woman walked through the front door with her son....

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Hair me Out

by Edris Nichols 
Hair me Out - 101
 
  ...I just want to give you some basic information that can help make that switch from drab hair to FAB hair!  Most of you know how to maintain that mane, but I just want to present some hair tools that I ADORE...

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A working mothers' view on hot topics and current events. 




 

me Forum:
Working moms, this is your meeting place for open discussions on various topics. 
 

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 Reviews By me...
Good news travels fast! Working moms gain insight on everything from great spas to that mutli-functioning designer hand-bag (if there is such a thing).   
 Travel With me...
 
Travel With me is the girlfriend’s guide
to discovering great places for working moms to vacation.
 

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Monique Our very own Monique Pryor (Co-Founder and CEO of Moms Extraordinaire) and her college friend, Shawne Morgan, beat out 30,000 applicants to become contestants on the
Amazing Race!


You can see more of Monique and Shawne by watching “
Elimination Station”.  (See video section to the right).  Elimination Station is the resort in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico where all of the contestants go after they are eliminated.  You will see real and heartwarming conversations between the contestants talking about their experiences on “The Amazing Race.”     

To ask Monique questions regarding the Amazing Race: Email Monique 

 
 
In This Issue...
Unique and engaging information at your fingertips, to help you juggle and balance your day; quick read articles to keep you well informed; true stories of real women and how they have been able to do it all; and, practical and light-hearted advice on how you can make your dreams true. 

me Profiles...
Sharon "Wink" Daniels
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Health & Beauty
ME'scellaneaous


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Special Columns...
Happy At Home
Taking The Lead
Reinventing me
Intimate me
Between me And You
Hair me Out


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Scene By me
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 me Featured Book... 

Moms Extraordinaire columnist, Elaine Meryl Brown, along with co-authors Marsha Haygood and Rhonda Joy McLean, launched The Little Black Book Of Success: Laws Of Leadership For Black Women.  Now Amazon's #1 Bestseller in the "Management and Leadership" category!

Whether you're in an entry level or more senior job, whether you're in the public or private sector, you can achieve ultimate success from this "mentor in your pocket" and must-have handbook. These authors wrote this book to share their collective years of experience and knowledge so that you might benefit and they could pass the torch to you and future generations of leaders. Their hope is to help you maximize your leadership potential — even exceed your own expectations.
 


Visit The Little Black Book Of Success for upcoming tour dates.


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News          
Presidential Proclamation
Women's History Month - A PROCLAMATION

Countless women have steered the course of our history, and their stories are ones of steadfast determination. From reaching for the ballot box to breaking barriers on athletic fields and battlefields, American women have stood resolute in the face of adversity and overcome obstacles to realize their full measure of success...

Health & Beauty        
March Is Heart Healthy Month
Visit www.goreforwomen.org
Choose to be a leader.  Inspire friends, family and coworkers to wear red and speak up about heart disease - our No. #1 killer - on National Wear Red Day!  But building awareness shoudn't be confined to just for one day...

Career         
Tighten The Belt

For the small business owners, time to tighten the belt during tough times. And, for companies owned by women of color, we have some tips to finding ways to win the bids and beat the competition for business....

Education    
"No" To Homework?
Should you say "no" to homework?  As our children get older, many of us are experiencing an increase in homework.  In this day and age of overachievement and competition to be the best, may be detracting from a child's ability to just be a kid....

Parenting       
Are You A Helicopter Mom?
Okay, I must admit, that at times I am a helicopter mom. When my daughter comes home and is upset about someone not being nice to her on the playground, I wish I could click my heels, become a first-grader again and march up to school with my new BFF, my daughter, by my side just to give her adversay a tongue lashing...


Fitness
     
  
The Ultimate Success Formula 2009 and Beyond
People who have attained excellence follow a consistent path to success.  Whether it's gaining better health or seizing great opportunities, there is a formula that can be used to know your outcome... 

Spirituality       
What Are You Meditating On?
by Kimberly L Williams 
We are encouraged to meditate on that which will keep our frame of mind positive and focused.  The bible is filled with so many awesome promises and instructions on how to attain them...

ME'scellaneous       
Spring Is Finally In The Air!
There are many fashion trends and some amazing colors coming out.  If you are like me, you enjoy the fashion and color, and may need some assistance with putting some things together.  Well, look no further.  The great Style Guru, Mr. Lloyd Boston has teamed up Jones NY on “How to Wear It”. ...
 

 












 

 

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