BOND Inc: Keeping You Informed/Who’s Going to Stop Me Boo?

Who’s Going to Stop Me Boo?

I read an interesting quote today and I thought I’d share. It reads as such:  “The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me. ~Ayn Rand.  Ms. Rand must have read my mind, my thoughts, the blueprint of my life. How could she know that this would be the quote that epitomizes the very essence of who I was born to be? This should be written on my tombstone when I leave this earth. Never impede the process of a determined person. It’s detrimental. People may try, situations and obstacles may try and stop your progress but having a determined mind makes all the difference in the world.

Here at BOND, our minds are most certainly made up, we are that determined. We have a lot of great things in store for our members, our supporters and the community at large. Our future is looking brighter and brighter by the day.  Ladies and gentlemen you’re either going to go along this journey with us or you will surely be left behind because BOND Inc has  places to go, people to see and so many lives to change. Just wait and see. We just hope for your sake that you’d come along this journey with us and enjoy the ride.  Besides who can stop you except you?

The 2012 BOND Girl Meet and Greet is Spreading like Wildfire!!!

Click here to view the Public Service Announcement.

RSVP’s from women all around the DMV have been pouring in to attend this event. The location has been finalized so ladies mark your calendars!! Plans are underway for the 2012 BOND Girl Meet and Greet taking place:

Date: Friday April 20^th

Time: 7:30p

Location: 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2500, Baltimore, MD

FREE OF CHARGE

Click here to reserve your seat.  During this year’s Meet and Greet our guest will have the opportunity to ask questions, come onboard as a member, and witness the induction ceremony of our newest BOND Sisters. This is also a great opportunity to network with some of DMV’s flourishing women who are making things happen personally and professionally. The atmosphere will be electric and full of energy. This won’t be your typical Meet & Greet so prepare for an enjoyable evening.

ADDED BONUS…Our guests are in for a real treat our April BOND Gathering will follow immediately after the Meet & Greet!!!

I Am Woman Hear Me Roar- April BOND Gathering

For centuries women of color have rose to every occasion thrown her way. Day in and day out she plays the role of mother and often times father, daughter, sister, superwoman, cook, maid, breadwinner, caregiver and history maker.  She runs big time corporations by day and is the head woman in charge of a household by night. Click here to read more.

Date: Friday April 20^th

Time: Immediately following the 2012 BOND Inc Meet & Greet

Location: 1500 Union Avenue, Suite 2500, Baltimore, MD

Be sure to reserve your seat(s) because seats tend to fill up quickly. As always our BOND Gatherings are always FREE and for women over the age of 21. 

BOND Inc Membership Form Is Now Online?

There are many added benefits of being a BOND Girl. (Click here to find out more)   As a BOND Girl you gain access to exclusive offers, you get reduced and often times free entrance to many of BOND Inc’s sponsored events.  More importantly, you will be a part of a major sisterhood of women who are doing amazing things personally and professionally. Our doors are always open, so if you’re interested in becoming an active member (click here) to submit a membership application.

You Are Now in the Spotlight

BOND Inc spotlights women of color who are doing amazing things in and around the community. BOND Inc provides our readers with a spotlight each and every Monday. If you know of any women who are doing amazing things, send your inquires to iambondinc@gmail.com  to receive the information. (Click here to read our most recent Spotlight).

Natural & All

Natural & All is a page dedicated to providing information for women in the areas of health, beauty and fashion. Be sure to check back often www.iambondinc.blogspot.com. If you’d like to share your natural hair journey, provide a product review or share you’re most recent fashion finds email us so we can share it with the world. (Read our most recent entry)

Seeking A Few Good Men

BOND Inc is seeking a few good men. In the upcoming months we will be dedicating an entire month to our beautiful men of color. It’s time we sang praises to our men who are doing positive things. We will be featuring men that are taking care of business at home, on the job and/or in the community etc.  If you know of any men that deserve to be recognized, inbox us at iambondinc@gmail.com for a nomination form. We are adding the final touches to our nomination form. Be one of the first to receive yours.

Recent Articles

·         BOND Inc Meet & Greet and Added Bonus

·         BOND Inc Spotlight Feature~ Chonya Davis-Johnson: Living Life on Purpose

·         Natural & All Journey Feature~ Kinky Kinetik

·         BOND Inc Meet & Greet and Added Bonus

·         BOND Inc Spotlight Feature~ Shar Robinson: I Know I’ve Been Changed

·         And the Winner Is

·         BOND Inc Meet & Greet Details

·         Natural & All Journey Feature~ Shana

BOND Inc Calendar/Future Initiatives
-Resume & Business Start-up How to Workshop (for BOND Inc Members Only)

-Family & Friends Day Cookout

-Anniversary Celebration (November 2012)

- Second Annual Poetry & Presents (December 2012)
-Partnerships with several organizations

-Conference for middle/high school girls (2012)

-Natural Hair- Meet & Greet-Date/Location yet to be determined

Seeking Contributing Writers

We’re always posting articles, poems, stories, events etc from others and also featuring guest bloggers so if you or anyone you know is interested please contact us at iambondinc@gmail.com (Click here)

For more information on Bringing On New Direction Inc. visit us at www.iambondinc.blogspot.com or email us iambondinc@gmail.com.  

This Week's Spotlight~Chonya Davis-Johnson: "Living Life on Purpose"

Chonya Davis-Johnson is the founder of the National Executive Youth Leadership (NEYL) summit, which motivates, empowers and educates youth regarding Academic Success, Civic Participation, and Entrepreneurship at the US Capitol annually. Over the past seven years, the NEYL has served thousands of young people through their programs.

Chonya also acts as the guest host of a quarterly radio show of Radio 1 – Mommy the Leader my best Advocate. There she shares resources with parents on how to the best advocate for their school age children. Ms. Davis-Johnson is a strong believer in serving her community.  She whole heartily believes that serving her community is a direct result of who she is at her core as a servant leader, living on purpose.

My Greatest Accomplishment to Date Has Been:

My biggest accomplishment today is that I have found my Purpose in Life and I am living my Life on Purpose with no excuses and that I get to share my story and talent with the world.

The Most Challenging Thing I Ever Experienced:

The most challenging thing I have experienced is running for an elected office and not winning. I would say 95% of the things I do/did, I have excelled in.  Although, I lost the 201 school board race. I had really won so much more; I gained the respect of my opponents, parents and my community at-large, school administrators who now view me as an agent of  change, serious about quality education for all children. I am most proud of what my seven-year-old daughter thinks about my ability to LEAD the world thus Mommy the Leader was born.

It was one of my most rewarding experiences, because it showed me in the midst of my losing that I still added value to My community and people really do want quality education for their children despite their socio-economic status, race etc.

Most Valuable Lesson: 

The most valuable lesson I have learned to date is; if you want to know how Live a Life of Purpose, you must spend the time seeking clarity from God and preparing yourself to walk into it.  

Final Remarks: 
Every decision I make it is aligned with my purpose in Life. “Friends Don’t Let Friends live without PURPOSE”
 
For more information email Chonya at Chonya@chonyajohnson.com

BOND Inc Spotlight features ordinary African American women from all over who are doing extra-ordinary things. If you or anyone you know would like to be featured, send a request for more information to iambondinc@gmail.com.