Judy speaking with Queens ready for their makeovers.
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Some women have this amazing aura around them. They always seem to glow. You know they’ve gone through some difficult times, yet they always come out with a wink and a smile. Confidence is an amazing power every woman needs to possess and some women not only have it but they give it to others.
A Queen being escorted by a handsome sailor.
I have recently had the pleasure of meeting one of these electrifying women, her name…Judy Hoff.
Judy, a shy person by nature (or so she told me) started out hiding behind her mom’s leg. There was no reason for it she said, it’s just what she did. It wasn’t until later in life when she realized her calling as a speaker/preacher that she needed to get past that. She said she realized that people don’t like to be preached at. So by living her life in a positive, happy and healthy way, people will naturally want to follow. Now she changes the lives of thousands of women and helps to give them the confidence she exudes everyday through her non-profit organization, Queen, It’s A New Day. Queen, as she often calls it, is an organization dedicated to giving women back their self-worth after overcoming a major dilemma or ordeal such as homelessness, domestic abuse or drug addiction.
Picking out clothes for the big event
“This program has helped thousands of women and their children for over 11 years transform their lives permanently , from poverty to self worth.”
Queen puts on a two day makeover event for women with all the works. It’s not just a physical transformation, it’s a complete life makeover to make every woman (or Queen) feel loved and worthy again or maybe even for the first time. There is everything from career classes to counseling to just good old fashion hair and make-up lessons. It’s such an amazing experience not only for the Queens but for the volunteers involved. What I love best, is it’s about bettering women inside and out. As Judy said, “We don’t give handouts; we give hand ups!”
Queen, It’s a New Day is always looking for volunteers from escorts (yes, each Queen is escorted down the red carpet by a man in uniform or tuxedo) to life coaches. Of course the need for clothing is always there as well. The Queens have the opportunity to “shop” at the Queen’s Royal Closet where they can find bushiness suits, under garments and even cocktail dresses for events like Girl Power Hour.
I’m so blessed to have met Judy and am super excited to see how I can help out Queen. It’s been a long journey for her to get to this point but now she is helping set women get to that next positive step in their lives. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering or donating clothing items please visit the Queen, It’s A New Day website or contact Judy Hoff at jh@queenitsanewday.org.
Larissa Long
Larissa (or better known as Reese by family and friends) is a married mother of three and is involved with many non-profit organizations including Autism Speaks, SeeYourImpact, Queen, It's a New Day, American Heart Association and the Girl Scouts. She recently left the corporate world to start her own event planning company, Unzipped Experience, helping non-profits put on events at little or no cost to them. She currently holds the title of Mrs. Pacific Northwest and will be competing for the title of Mrs. Washington America in November 2012 and hopes to continue her passion for helping others by using her title to promote causes near and dear to her heart. You can find Larissa at on her blog http://mrspacificnorthwest.com or on Twitter @reesycup.
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It will take the great women of this world to join hands to stop the madness of climate change and global warming to save the future for our children. the lord blesses the women who have the chance to save our children’s future with the lord’s help and we will. These trailers are from the documentary series “World On Edge”
Ike Karnick, Director
One World Communciations/ Earth Films.
TRAILER 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXYcjSzWOIg
TRAILER 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXrSXn4IRdo
PART 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ychKx6gz1h4
Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lar_KlXyMJw