9/18 MABC Live! | Bridging Perspectives: MABC and FOCUS Networking event PLUS a Tour at the Progress Center for Black Women

September 18, 2024     5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

30 W. Mifflin St., Suite 702, Madison, WI 53703

MABC Live!

Bridging Perspectives: MABC and FOCUS Networking event PLUS a Tour at the Progress Center for Black Women

With Jazmynn Appleton, Progress Center for Black Women

Join the Madison Area Business Consultants (MABC) for an exclusive networking event and tour at the Progress Center for Black Women. Learn about the impactful work we do to empower Black women in entrepreneurship, career development, financial health, and social engagement. Connect with our FOCUS Accelerator entrepreneurs and gain insights into the challenges and barriers of Black-owned businesses in Madison and how we provide them support, guidance and mentorship to overcome these issues.

This event offers a valuable opportunity to bridge perspectives and foster meaningful professional relationships. Don't miss this chance to learn, network, and support our vibrant entrepreneurial community.

Entrepreneurs:

Kyanna Hinton, owner of Kay’s Cleaning Services LLC - Kay's Cleaning Services LLC, founded and run by Kyanna Hinton, is a black-owned, women-led business with five years of excellence in the Madison and Sun Prairie areas. Known for its meticulous attention to detail and flexible scheduling, the company boasts a five-star Google rating, BBB accreditation, and the 2024 Spark Award. Certified By Black, MBE, small business, and WBE, it exemplifies a strong commitment to exceptional service and community care.

Jasmine Jones, Founder of Amir’s Angels - Jasmine Jones is the Founder/CEO of Amir's Angels doula services where she believes every birthing person deserves a doula, but every BLACK birthing person needs a doula. She provides birth and postpartum doula services, with birth work being her emphasis. Jasmine is also a motivational speaker, peer grief counselor and consultant as well as a new found author. Through Amir's Angels, Jasmine is deeply rooted and committed to breaking barriers in her community.

Olu Oni, owner of Pooni LLC - POONI LLC is a vibrant business dedicated to offering high-quality food processing services, particularly focusing on Otys food processing which entails ready-to-eat frozen meals that would be in stores. We specialize in providing a wide array of Nigerian healthy foods, ensuring that customers can enjoy authentic and delicious meals. We will also have a store in the restaurant that will have West African food items for those that want to recreate our food, clothing and other accessories. We cater to both individual customers and restaurants, providing them with the highest quality foods prepared with care and authenticity.

Crystal Seymore, owner of SeeMore's Designs - SeeMore's Designs bring your imagination to life! We specialize in creating unique and personalized items, from stylish t-shirts to stunning jewelry. Our custom tumblers and mugs are perfect for any occasion, and that's just the beginning.

Lasheik “Adore” Douglas, owner of DeAdore Collections - DéAdore Collections offers a diverse range of fashion and beauty products for women, including cute, unique, trendy, casual and beautiful clothing and accessories for any occasion. We provide stylish outfits for nights out, vacations, everyday wear, birthdays, and more. We strive to ensure that our valued customers trust us for all their fashion and beauty needs.

ABOUT OUR HOST

Jazmynn Appleton, a Chicago native who grew up in Madison, WI, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, career woman, and devoted mother to her son, Jaedyn.

Jazmynn serves as the Chief Director of Entrepreneurial Growth and Innovation at the Progress Center for Black Women. This organization is dedicated to uplifting Black women and families through entrepreneurial and professional development training, financial education, and comprehensive support.

She is the co-founder of FOCUS, an entrepreneurial training accelerator that has gained recognition from media outlets like the Wisconsin State Journal and Cap Times. Through FOCUS, Jazmynn has been instrumental in guiding entrepreneurs across diverse sectors, facilitating their growth, securing storefronts, boosting media visibility, and expanding their businesses successfully.

She was a panelist for the 2022 Annual Upstart Celebration, a speaker at the 5th Annual Black History Education Conference, hosted a networking for introverts workshop at Marquette University and was a part of Forward Fest's panel discussion, "Fempreneurs: Bold Narratives and What It Takes To Make Your Break." She was also named one of 2024’s Brava Women to Watch.

REGISTER TODAY FOR THIS FREE EVENT!

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What: MABC Live! Event | Bridging Perspectives: MABC and FOCUS Networking Event + Tour at the Progress Center for Black Women

Date:  Wednesday, September 18

Time:  5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 

Location: 30 W. Mifflin St., Suite 702, Madison, WI 53703

Note: This coworking space is located on the top of the Square in downtown Madison

Parking Information: click here

MABC Meeting | Living Balance: Understanding Business and Personal Finances

September Program Presentation

Living Balance:  Understanding Business + Personal Finances

with Janel Kalish, CFP® Third Coast Advisors

Janel Kalish is a Certified Financial Planner® at Third Coast Advisors, and helps business owners streamline their finances. She will talk with us about understanding the landscape of business and personal finances to protect and prepare and offer insight and guidance on achieving balance and peace of mind.

She will also share their helpful TOOL, The Living Balance Sheet

• When: September 12, 2024  8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Zoom meeting

September Program Presentation

Living Balance:

Understanding Business + Personal Finances

with Janel Kalish, CFP® Third Coast Advisors

Janel Kalish is a Certified Financial Planner® at Third Coast Advisors, and helps business owners streamline their finances. She will talk with us about understanding the landscape of business and personal finances to protect and prepare and offer insight and guidance on achieving balance and peace of mind.

She will also share their helpful TOOL, The Living Balance Sheet

PRESENTER

Janel Kalish, CFP®,  Wealth Management Advisor & Financial Coach

Register Here

Karen Durham - Madison Area Business Consultants Member Profile - The Big Picture Consulting

Introduction

Dedicated to personal development and a spiritually principled life for over 20 years, Karen Cross Durham is a Certified Dream Builder Coach who works with individuals to help them realize their dreams and create richer, more fulfilling lives.

Karen is also an experienced communications professional having worked in the arts for more than 25 years, including for a variety of film organizations for over 20 years.

Services

Life Coaching in the areas of health and well-being, love and relationships, vocation, and time and money freedom

Integrated Communications experience in press relations, social media, marketing, email newsletters, advertising, writing/editing/proofreading, partnerships, sponsorships, board and advocacy groups, organizations in leadership transitions

Background Info

Current:

Dream Builder Coach; Communications Committee, Friends of San Damiano

Past:

Communications Consultant; Marketing & PR Specialist, Wisconsin Film Festival + UW Cinematheque; Associate Director of PR & Marketing, Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago; Events Publicist, Folger Shakespeare Library (Washington, D.C.)

Consulting Specialties

• Coaching & Personal Development
• Communications

Forward Fest 2024: Stand Up to AI: Investing in the Human Experience First/Workshop Retreat & Happy Hour at THE SYLVEE!

Heather Dean

Creative Across the Curriculum, LLC

Creative Across the Curriculum offers a unique approach to professional development and training services to help people work through the confusion. Get the lightbulbs to turn on!I developed Creative Across the Curriculum to combine my passion for creative learning with leadership... Read More →

MJ Reiners

President, Summerland Education

I help leaders and organizations transform business through energy engineering.  Did you know that 70% of business change efforts fail? After working on large scaletransformation projects for over 20 years, I want to share what I have learned with othersso they can beat those odds... Read More →

Hollie Hollister

Founder, H Cubed Group

Hollie H. Hollister is a pragmatic visionary who aspires to combinethe personal with the professional to bring fresh thinking, uniqueinsights and holistic solutions that help heart-based small businessowners grow their businesses and themselves (all without stiflingwho they are or... Read More →

Join us in revolutionizing the AI landscape by putting humans FIRST. Discover how our high quality learning experience empowers human potential with business return on investment to create a brighter future for all. Are you ready to be part of the change? In small intimate groups (aka your Personal Support Squad) we will invite you to: 1. Learn how to Learn 2. Learn how to Adapt 3. Learn how to Fulfill. This is an interactive and engaging workshop experience with informal discussion and breakout sessions.

The optimal experience will be for the attendee who participates during the entire program. Similar to theater production, entry and exits times are encouraged during one of the breaks. The workshop retreat is held in a wheelchair accessible space (including an ADA ramp that will be built especially for this inclusive workshop experience so that the workshop area is accessible to all guests). To keep our guests safe, The Sylvee will follow their standard practice of doing security checks when the guests enter the front door.  Lunch is not served however, refreshments will be served during the breaks.

 In addition, at the end of our workshop retreat, we have a Happy Hour for social networking and community building.

Register Here

SCHEDULE

Guest Arrival/Check-in
Noon -12:30 PM

Welcome
12:30 - 12:45 PM

Session 1: Learn how to LEARN
12:45 - 2:00 PM
Speaker: Heather Dean of Creative Across the Curriculum
https://forwardfest2024.sched.com/speaker/heatherdean

Break
2:00 - 2:15 PM

Session 2: Learn how to ADAPT
2:15 - 3:30 PM
Speaker: MJ Reiners of Summerland Education
https://forwardfest2024.sched.com/speaker/mjreiners1

Break
3:30 - 3:45 PM

Session 3: Learn how to FULFILL
3:45 - 5:15 PM
Speaker: Hollie H. Hollister of H Cubed Group
https://forwardfest2024.sched.com/speaker/hollie40

Workshop Retreat Closing
5:15 - 5:25 PM

Happy Hour at THE SYLVEE
5:30 - 7 PM

Event Organizers

Heather Dean

Creative Across the Curriculum, LLC

Creative Across the Curriculum offers a unique approach to professional development and training services to help people work through the confusion. Get the lightbulbs to turn on!I developed Creative Across the Curriculum to combine my passion for creative learning with leadership... Read More →

MJ Reiners

President, Summerland Education

I help leaders and organizations transform business through energy engineering.  Did you know that 70% of business change efforts fail? After working on large scaletransformation projects for over 20 years, I want to share what I have learned with othersso they can beat those odds... Read More →

Hollie Hollister

Founder, H Cubed Group

Hollie H. Hollister is a pragmatic visionary who aspires to combinethe personal with the professional to bring fresh thinking, uniqueinsights and holistic solutions that help heart-based small businessowners grow their businesses and themselves (all without stiflingwho they are or... Read More →

Dear MABC Members,

'Fun, Sun, and Adventure' I hope has been a theme for your 2024 summer! There are a lot of interesting and engaging events coming up that are either hosted by MABC or involve MABC members. This newsletter highlights the wide variety of experiences and expertise available to you and we hope you will take advantage of the educational and networking components. The more involved and engaged you are, the more awareness and name recognition you build for your business. I hope to see you at one or ALL of these upcoming events! Bring a client, customer, colleague, or friend, as guests are always welcome!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

• August 15th - Coffee Club: Anything AI Mini-Series Launch [REGISTER]
• September 12th - Living Balance: Understanding Business + Personal Finances with Janel Kalish from Third Coast Advisors [REGISTER]
• Sept 18th MABCLive! -Tour of Progress Center for Black Women with Entreprenurial Story Telling and Discussion [REGISTER]
• October 10th Beyond Burnout: Finding Balance and Resilience in Entreprenuership with Sarah Giencke [REGISTER]
• October 24th - MABCLive! - 3 Ways to Use AI to Tell Your Business Story with Heidi Strangberg [REGISTER]
• Nov 14th -  Unapologetic Writing Workshop with Kim Anderson [REGISTER] 
  

We are also putting together our Slate of Candidates for the MABC Board 2025 positions and Team Leaders. Please let me know if you are looking to engage more on the leadership side for keeping MABC a thriving professional learning community. We need all to do a little to grow a lot!

Thanks so much for all of your support this year! Here is to a strong second half of 2024!

Sincerely,
Heather Dean

MABC Member Profile - Janel Kalish, CFP®, Wealth Management Advisor & Financial Coach

I’m a wealth management advisor primarily helping women in business streamline their finances, so they can focus on what they do best and feel confident and educated about their own financial future.

Starting with your goals in mind, we create a financial plan that helps you achieve balance and peace of mind. Through our process, we will help you:

• Ensure a layer of protection around your assets and lifestyle.
• Establish an optimal savings rate.
• Allocate your cash flow to build liquidity and grow your wealth.
• Implement effective debt elimination and tax management strategies.

By following this process, you can have the confidence to live today; while knowing you won’t outlive your assets in the future – leaving behind a legacy for your family or the causes you care about.

We bring the different pieces of your life together to give you clarity through our refined process called the Living Balance Sheet®.

For a free consultation to learn more about how my team and I work with you to solve your unique financial puzzle, please contact me at janel.kalish@thirdcoastadv.com or book an appointment by clicking here.

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities.

Website: www.thirdcoastadv.com

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August Program Presentation Has Been Canceled.

Check back later for our September Program Details