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Join us to learn how women have used blogging and social media to inspire public health change in their communities, from preventing asthma to fighting cancer and HIV/AIDS.  We'll come together to talk about tangible actions women can take to support and inspire public health efforts in their communities.  Folks from the American Cancer Society and some amazing, health-conscious bloggers will be on hand to share stories and information.  Women are the key to making our families, communities and planet healthier - let's get together and share best practices in how social media strengthens our collective voice.

FEATURED GUESTS:
ReneeJRoss
Helen Jonsen
Simone I. Smith
Gina
Karyn Brianne
Tonya Lewis Lee
Emily
Co-Founder, The Motherhood
Related Links: American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org/
 
Mom's Clean Air Force: http://www.momscleanairforce.org
 
The Red Pump Project: http://www.theredpumpproject.org/
 
Working Mother: http://www.workingmother.com/
 
A Healthy Baby Begins with You: http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=117
 
Simone I. Smith: http://simoneismith.com/
Category:BODY AND SOUL
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      Gina

      Simone, your ability to combine your passion for jewelry and your cancer mission is so inspiring. We are often told to do what we love and the rest will follow. But to put your talent toward such a worthy endeavor inspires others to be creative about how they can help, and to step out of the business envelope to consider how to involve meaningful giving back. What would you advise budding entrepreneurs about starting and them giving back?

      7 months ago

      Angela

      NO-- YOU Rock! :-) Did you see the article about the event this weekend? http://theybf.com/2011/11/10/ll-cool-j-simone-smith-raise-100k-for-cancer-research-dmx-reveals-his-abusive-childhood-w

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Thank you Angela!!! You rock!

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      I'm so happy to have teamed up w/ The American Cancer Society, MORE BIRTHDAYS... LESS CANCER

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Thank you Kathi 10% of the purchase price will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Wear it in good health & GOD is truly blessing me. xo

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      A Sweet Touch of Hope was inspired by a tattoo on my left leg. In 2004 I had microvascular reconstuctive surgery on my right leg which required the removal of my right tibia bone which had a tumor. During the surgery they had to do a skin graft which altered my lollipop tattoo. The lolipop now represents hope & stylish way to give back :-)

      7 months ago

      Kathi Hanes

      I admire your strength. I know that God is truly Blessing you. I plan on getting myself a Lollipop for Christmas. Just a gift to me from me. Take care .

      7 months ago

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      Karyn Brianne

      I agree with Angela! Would love to feature and share on my blog! So inspiring!

      7 months ago

      Angela

      SImone- the inspiration behind A Sweet Touch of Hope is so powerful. You gotta share the inspiration behind your charity piece! :-)

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      HI Tonya, Thank you it's a true blessing. I'm active daily on twitter @simoneismith & post regularly on Facebook as well

      7 months ago

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      Tonya Lewis Lee

      Congratulations on being cancer free and for doing what you do to raise awareness. Do you use facebook and twitter to get your products out there?

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Hi Karyn, thru twitter & Facebook I have been able to share my story, updates on jewelry shows, & celebs supoorting Simone i. Smith ie. Who's wearing SIS & where.

      7 months ago

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      Karyn Brianne

      Simone, how does social media play into the work that you are doing with your jewelry line and spreading your inspiring message?

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Thank you Emily, we must try to inspire others as often as possible

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Thank you so much Helen, GOD is my strength

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      I've always loves accessories especially big hoop earrings & there was a void in the market for good quality hoops

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Hi Angela, after my Cancer diagnosis I decided that I was not going to feel sorry for myself & I was going to pursue my dream, being an accessories designer

      7 months ago

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      Helen Jonsen

      You are a force for good! Keep up your strength.

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Twitter & Facebook

      7 months ago

      Angela

      Hi SIMONE!!! SO happy you are joining the chat today. I thought I would through out the first q. How did having a cancer diagnosis impact your decision to go into business? What inspired you to get into the accessory business?

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Good afternoon, I'm happy to be here

      7 months ago

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      Emily

      Simone, I wanted to also say that your motto goes right to my heart. I believe it with every fiber of my being!

      7 months ago

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      Simone I. Smith

      Thank you Renee it's a true blessing

      7 months ago

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      ReneeJRoss

      Congrats on being cancer free!

      7 months ago

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      Emily

      Simone, we are thrilled you are here - and cancer free for 7 years!! Wahoo!!!! Your jewelry is gorgeous (everyone take a look at Simone's beautiful site and shop for fyourself and friends!)!

      We are incredibly excited to dive into this great conversation with you today!!!!

      Thank you for being here!

      7 months ago
    • Simone I. Smith 25 comments
    • I am a wife, mother, sister & friend to many. I'm married to LL COOL J, an icon :-) Today I'm 7 years Cancer free. I launched Simone I. Smith jewelry Valentines Day 2011. I have always loved accesories especially big hoop earrings. My collection includes earrings, cuffs, bangles, & pendants a lil something for everyone. I created A Sweet Touch Of Hope & teamed up w/ The American Cancer Society & Morebirthdays.com to raise awareness & support Cancer research. It's important for me to let other survivors know there is hope. One of my motto's: hope reflects our inner courage.
      7 months ago
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      Ronnie

      Gina, we don't have to move yet! As an environmental writer, I thought just advocating for the environment was enough, but as I started to write for MCAF, it opened my eyes to so many other things I could be doing to protect my family's health. I love eating fish, but, the more I learn about mercury in fish, the more wary and protective I am and careful about what I feed my family. Check out how mercury gets into our system: http://www.momscleanairforce.org/resources/how-mercury-poisoning-works/

      7 months ago

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      Gina

      Ronnie and Marcia-- Whoo Hoo. I swear sometimes I think I want to move to Vancouver and then other times we eek by with a win like this and my hope in the fundamental reason of the country is renewed! :-)

      7 months ago

      juliepippert

      Gina, that's true and I do think it's a really valid point that it's a luxury. Also, though, not doing it is an expense. I might not be on daily advair today if 40 years ago people had capped the local pollution, KWIM. This sounds more bitter and judgy than I mean it. You know I talk with love. : ) I just mean, it can seem a luxury but we can also make it a do-able ask -- that still won't work for 100% of the people 100% of the time, but digital really has broken down the entry barrier.

      7 months ago

      Ronnie

      Marcia, we just WON that vote...and it was very close. So, MCAF made a measurable difference. Yay!

      7 months ago

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      Gina

      This is a point of frustration for me. I encounter so many mothers with asthmatic children in my town. It's so common, it's overwhelming. But when we start to talk about the causes and what needs to be done, I get that look from Moms like "Hey, I'm challenged enough just affording the medication and keeping my kid well enough to be in school. And I so get that. For many, many of us, activism feels like a luxury.

      7 months ago

      mgyerman

      The great thing about the Moms Clean Air Force website is that it is geared as both an informational site and a place to link up with activism. We currently have an action going on to push back against the Rand Paul initiative being voted on this week.

      7 months ago

      Ronnie

      Thanks, Mary! Gina, it's so great that you are spreading the word about Moms Clean Air Force. If anyone would like to share a guest post about their experiences with asthma, air pollution, protecting children's health, or a story about how you advocate for your kids, we'd love to have it. Please email me: ronnie@momscleanairforce.org.

      7 months ago

      juliepippert

      Ooh great question Karyn, and great answer Gina.

      7 months ago

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      Gina

      Thanks, Karyn! Two challenges personally-- getting African-American mothers not so social media savvy to get past mad and take meaningful steps even to engage online. And then to bridge that activity to off line action-- like writing a Congressman.

      7 months ago

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      Karyn Brianne

      Gina, this is so awesome and inspirational! What's been the biggest challenge that you've encountered so far in the social space?

      7 months ago

      Mary Davis

      Will check it out and spread the word.

      7 months ago

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      Gina

      We hosted a number of online chats like this one that were seriously some of the most enriching community info sharing I have ever experienced. From the one we did focusing on Af-American health, I met so many community warriors. Between the chat and the corresponding twitter conversation. Very meaningful and brought new passionate people to the table.

      7 months ago

      juliepippert

      Gina, that's a smart and amazing story. Thank you!

      7 months ago

      Ronnie

      Hi Gina and all. So excited about joining this conversation! Gina, you nailed it. Moms can and will be the driving force behind cleaning up pollution. Why? Because we would do anything to protect our kids health. We'd love to have you all join the Moms Clean Air Force and help us advocate for our children: http://action.momscleanairforce.org/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1711&ea.campaign.id=11933

      7 months ago

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      Gina

      I find my online community of blogging friends are a tuned-in, proactive bunch, who have a very good sense of the power of their words!

      7 months ago

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      Gina

      We started with our own stories. Then we started to look around at how the clean air issue was playing out in our own neighborhoods and cities. Then we started a very aggressive social media blitz, cross-posting, tweeting each others work. And we recruited our friends.

      7 months ago

      Mary Davis

      Mothers who blog are indeed a powerful group.

      7 months ago

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      Gina

      I'd love to share that. I was recruited with a group of other bloggers-- for the most part we are mothers-who-blog (subtle distinction there! The idea was not so much to recruit environmental bloggers. But Parents who already had thriving communities that they could go back to with our message. Once you know the facts, you can't help but be motivated to share and mobilize!

      7 months ago

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      Emily

      I second Julie!! Gina, I would LOVE to learn from you!!

      7 months ago

      Cooper

      Loving all the power and strength and BRILLIANCE!

      7 months ago

      juliepippert

      Howdy back!

      Gina, can you share a little about how you built Moms Clean Air Force from a personal passion to a movement? In my experience it's been very organic but I know there's hard work and a plan. :)

      7 months ago

      Mary Davis

      Hey, Gina! You're a powerhouse yourself.

      7 months ago
    • Gina 22 comments
    • Hi, All! Present and accounted for! So happy to see what powerhouse participants are joining us today!
      7 months ago
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