Fem Bodiment A Success!

A sincere thank you to all who came to Fem Bodiment and supported the work of women entrepreneurs: Sahar Pazirandeh, Rachael Inman, Amy Klewitz and Gina Valenti.

The evening launched Free Your Star Foundation, awarding Shean England as our first scholarship recipient.  And it is with great pleasure we share with you that we raised enough proceeds to award another scholarship to an-in need student next semester!

Please visit the following link for pictures from the evening.

http://zoelonergan.zenfolio.com/p126764586

Boys Allowed

Fem Bodiment is a celebration of what us entrepreneurial ladies have conquered, but in no way are we excluding you gentlemen!

So come on fella's, grab your friend, your lady, or even a family member and come celebrate amongst a room full of women who are beautiful inside-and-out!

See you tomorrow!

Sahar

Sept 22, 2011 I had a photo shoot with Amy Klewitz of Fem Bodiment. We walked around our neighbor hood, Greene Point, Brooklyn stopped and took photo' in front of anything we saw interesting. I'd say it was more of a hang out session and I just happened to be taking pictures, not to mention Amy lost her sandals that day too -  haha. Here are some of the photos taken from that day.

The following day I was the photographer for Free Your Star Foundations' first scholarship winner SHEAN!  I didn't think my set could get any better after shooting with Amy, but Shean and his team proved me wrong. We all met at Rachael's place to get ready and get aquatinted. At first I was a little worried since it was pouring down rain, but about an hour before Shean and his team had arrived it started to ease up on us, and where theres a will theres a way!

I wrapped my camera up in 2 grocery bags and first stop was the backyard where we had a really nice brick textured wall. Shean was born to do this, from the minute I held my camera up he stuck a new pose with every photo I took. He even falls into poses! Our second stop was down by the water, where we had graffiti walls, fences, and of course the water! We ended the day with some jumping poses, and then had the whole group join in. It was a very fun day!! Enjoy the photo, both Amy and Shean will be there :)



xo
Gina

On set with Free Your Star Foundations' first scholarship winner

In Your Shoes

What's it like to walk in your shoes? 

The pitter patter of every journey is different.

We are excited to hear yours and share ours with you. 

This Friday, September 30th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Small Girls PR!

And the celebration of strong, smart and creative women entrepreneurs in NYC continues!! Fem Bodiment is proud to announce the support of  Small Girls PR, Mallory (left) and Bianca (right), are helping us raise awareness about our special night dedicated to building Free Your Star's scholarship fund for 2012 school year!

About Mallory (left): Graduating cum laude from NYU in Creativity & Commerce, Mallory Blair has always been excited by the prospect of bringing innovative new products to commercial appeal. With a background in brand consulting and qualitative market research, Mallory took the tools she learned over several years at global lifestyle & marketing firm whY-Q Inc? and translated them into advantageous insight for Small Girls client work. As the on-air arts & culture correspondent for Paper Magazine TV, a former VJ on MTVu, and the host of a video game show on the CableVision network, Mallory is regarded as a tastemaker in a variety of fields.




About Bianca (right):Bianca Caampued began her journey to media by way of the fashion world, graduating summa cum laude in marketing & fashion merchandising at LIM. Bianca gained her initial PR experience interning at the likes of MAO PR and Chanel's beauty PR department before becoming the in-house PR & media director at NYC's Cure Thrift Shop. Bianca is also versed in publishing marketing and promotions, having worked in advertising & promo for such publications as Elle Girl UK, Sugar Magazine, and at Lucky Magazine, helping execute various merchandising initiatives—in-book, online, and events.

Starving Artists Welcome!

Many of you have asked how much a ticket to Fem Bodiment is. We are simply asking for donations at the door, $20 would be great, but we don't discriminate against starving artists and students on a budget. So if you just have $1, $5 or $10 to give, we are grateful for that too! Every donation gets us closer to awarding another in-need student for spring semester 2012.

The evening is to celebrate our collective powers as a creative and philanthropic community - come toast your glass with us.

Thanks for your support!

Sahar, Rachael, Amy and Gina

Less than 2 week away!

Free Your Star Foundation First Scholarship Winner! Shean England

Raised in the city of Baltimore, MD by the late Lucretia Wesbrook, Shean
England is a dedicated, persistent and optimistic leader of tomorrow. Currently, Shean is a senior at LIM College where he is a Marketing major with a concentration in Event Planning. His dream is to have a career in the area of Public Relations. To fuel his passion for the PR industry, Shean is currently the assistant of a designer in Baltimore, MD, Shean has interned at Bloomingdales in the PR department, Shean has recently completed Nordstrom internship program and Shean also is in the process of doing PR for an up-and-coming music artist. Sleep is the least bit of Shean’s worries, for his friends call him an organized workaholic.

Shean is aware of the importance of hard work, optimism and perseverance, which is why he will continue to absorb knowledge in order to become an important figure to urban youth through Freedom Star Mentorship programs.

YUMMY UPDATE: Cakes by Nicolle

Featured in NY Magazine Weddings, Cakes by Nicolle will stop by Fem Bodiment with her signature mini-cupcakes! Another amazing woman entrepreneur to celebrate at Fem Bodiment. 

Thanks for making our event even sweeter Nicolle!

We are FULL of it...

...TALENT that is.

Radio Rose Garcia is busy creating beautiful ad campaigns, dressing celebrities for events and editorial coverage, and when the sun sets she shares her creativity through music. Her work has been seen on Good Morning America, Nylon Magazine, J Records and American Eagle.

We are delighted to highlight this talented and giving gal at Fem Bodiment as our D.J. for the evening. Visit www.RoseGarcia.com to learn more about Radio Rose.

Who wants to live in an "eh" world? Not us!!

Arts and music programs are  consistently the first budgets to be cut in our nations public school system. We expect our students to soak in eight hours of learning with very little creative outlet. And that is the key reason why Freedom Star programs' biggest strength is motivating students to learn English, Math, and History essentials through fashion. 

Support the juxtaposition of art and education by donating to Free Your Star Foundation.  We hope you will join us to celebrate the art of fashion, photography, makeup and dance at Fem Bodiment. 

Excited to meet you in person, 

Sahar

PROGRAM UPDATE! Introducing Mambo Bravo Dance Company

     

Enjoy a exciting and sultry performance by Mambo Bravo Dance Company. This talented team of dancers have performed nationwide with top legends of Latin Music including Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Cachao and El Gran Combo. You may have caught their latest routine this weekend at the New York Salsa Congress. If you missed it, Friday September 30th will be your chance!

My ring and my shoes...... all the armor I need

Tomorrow is my birthday, I will be 26 years old. As I reflect on the last year I am overcome with emotion. I have been so blessed in my life through the opportunities that pass my way and most importantly the amazing people in my life. 

Friday Jason, my talented boyfriend gave me this beautiful ring. SIlver threads twist and mesh creating the abstract sparkle upon my finger. It reminds me of so many different things; a wing, a wave, a leaf but no matter the day it represents the love and support we share. Pulling out the little brown box tided with a simple blue cord he said 'I want you to have this, not only the ring but the promise that I will love you for the rest of my life. You're mine and I will never let you go.'

Yesterday Sahar, my soul sister took me shoe shopping. No matter the occasion, the weather or whatever kind of mood we are in it is always a ritual to be enjoyed and cherished. Falling in love and starting a new romance every time, feeling the full potential of my beauty and strength as I slip on a pair that fit just right. The love of the day yesterday was a pair of simple black wedges. A bit more modest then what i normally go for, but not plain by any means. The opening reflects the curve and point of my new ring and the slight conflict of the polished finish verse the unfinished edges. A direct reflection of my personality the responsible grown up and the kid inside.

As I go into my 26th year of life I proudly wear my ring and shoes given to me by two of the most important people in my life. All the armor I need to take on the fierce city that is New York.

Polishing Their Armor

Rachael, Amy and Sahar are women with a certain appreciation for their daily armor - their shoes, dresses and lipstick translate into the woman they have to be that day. Wearing many hats is nothing new to this trio - one of the most stylish acts is their love for mentoring urban youth and empowering their sisters - womankind.


Who says giving back isn't chic?

Photograph taken by our fav' up n' comer: Gina Valenti 

What this event means to me...

A chance to embrace women as small business owners and entrepreneurs in fields where they are still under represented and under supported.

To inform people about the possibilities in the Beauty industry.

To expose New Yorkers to organizations that supports women entrepreneurs in the arts.

xo ~ Amy

FemBodiment Supports Up n' Comers

Born and Raised in Southern California, or as others would say the adventurous Los Angeles. I will be graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara with the concentration in commercial photography. During my last session at Brooks I decided to pursue an internship in New York for school credit, where I stumbled upon Rachael Inman. From the first meeting we had, I knew I had made the right decision in coming out here, and have met the most amazing friend and mentor I could ever ask for.

Life can be so fast, that sometimes you forget to just stop and take a look around you, and being from California sometimes it doesn’t hit me that I’m in New York. People ask what “type” of photography I do… but how can I really answer that? I love to take pictures of everything whether it be the dinner I’m cooking for my family and friends, or the sunset at the beach, or models with their hair and
make-up done so extreme you would never see someone look like that on the street.

I’m a photographer, I take pictures of people and things that inspire me, and find beauty in. My eyes are my career, and my camera is the tool I use to capture how I see things in this world. Memories are my best friend, and I promise I will try to capture as many as possible. I love to learn and experience new things. I hope that both myself, and my work will inspire others all over the world. If I can do that... then I know it’s all worth it in the end. I am blessed to be apart of this experience surrounded by strong independent women. They are an inspiration to not only me, but also many others around them. No words can express my gratitude to be amongst these ladies everyday and especially the evening of FemBodiment.