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SUMMARY:W2W Annual Evening of Empowerment with Tala Raassi
DESCRIPTION:Join Women2Women at our annual Evening of Empowerment for a night of connections\, growth and inspiration featuring Tala Raassi\, an Iranian American fashion designer\, entrepreneur and author.\n\n\n\nJoin us for appetizers and networking\, talk with our sponsors and learn about their products (maybe even win a prize!)\, and meet fellow women from our community before hearing Tala tell her story. Afterwards\, she will be available to sign her books (for sale at event). \n\n\n\n\n\n"Brave New Girl"\n\n\n\nAt sixteen years old\, Tala was arrested at a co-ed party for her rebellious and unlawful acts of dancing to Western music and wearing a "mini" skirt. She faced the harsh punishment of five days in jail and forty lashes for wearing "indecent clothing" but ultimately for seeking simple freedoms. Following her unimaginable experience\, Raassi moved back to the United States\, where she continued to seek opportunities to express and celebrate freedom for all. "Freedom is not about the amount of clothing you put on or take off\, it's about having the choice to do so".\n\n\n\n\n\n"One of the Most Fearless Women in the World" \n\n\n\nBorn in the United States and raised in Iran\, Tala is devoted to celebrating the beauty of women through her designs and to empowering women all around the world to follow their dreams. With bravery\, a dream\, hard work and some needle and thread\, Raassi went from Iran to the Miss Universe competition and ultimately being named "One of the Most Fearless Women in the World" by Newsweek Magazine. She made her mark in the fashion world at an early age with her talent in exclusive swimwear. Raassi captivated the world through her inspiring book\, entitled "Fashion is Freedom: How a Girl from Tehran Broke the Rules to Change Her World".\n\n\n\n"One of the Most Influential Women in the World" \n\n\n\nWhile her work reflects the celebration of beauty\, it also reflects her belief in women's strength. It's a strength she sees in herself and her business. No matter the obstacles that she faced\, Raassi did not allow the difficult hardships on her journey to deter her from chasing her dreams and creating change in the world. The Capitol File Magazine referred to her as the "Brave New Girl".\n\n\n\nRaassi has come full circle on her journey of empowerment to define the freedoms that so many take advantage of\, earning herself the title of "One of the Most Influential Women in the World" by the London Times.\n\n\n\nTala has taken her experiences in life to the next level. She has been able to connect with women all over the world with her various public speaking engagements and business seminars. She continues to encourage others with her real life learning lessons. She has been able to elevate production in the business environment with various business techniques that help to reengage the mindset. \n\n\n\n______________________________________________\n\n\nThank you to the 2019 Women2Women Sponsors!\n\n\n\nTITLE Investors\n\nPenn State Health St. Joseph\n\nUGI Energy Services\, LLC\n\nUGI Utilities\, Inc.\n\nWells Fargo\n\n\n\nPLATINUM Investors\n\nAlbright College\n\nAlvernia University\n\nBoscov's Department Store\, Inc.\n\nCarpenter Technology Corporation\n\nEast Penn Manufacturing Company\, Inc.\n\nFirst National Bank\n\nPenske Truck Leasing\n\nReading Hospital Tower Health\n\n\n\nGOLD Investors\n\nBerks Community Television\n\nBerks County Bar Association\n\nBerks County Living\n\nComfort Keepers\n\nCustomers Bank\n\nFulton Bank\n\nHerbein + Company\, Inc.\n\nHighmark Blue Shield\n\nMasano Bradley\n\nMet Ed/ First Energy\n\nMJ Reider Associates\n\nNew York Life Insurance\n\nPalo Magazine\n\nReading Dermatology - Medical\, Cosmetic & Skin Cancer Center\n\nReading Truck Body\n\nRKL LLP\n\nSweet Street Desserts\n\nTompkins VIST Bank\n\nVA Productions\, Inc.\n\n\n\nDE MUJER A MUJER Investors\n\nGiant Food Stores\n\nHGSK Law Firm
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<br />\n<em><span style="font-size:16px\;">Join Women2Women at our annual Evening of Empowerment&nbsp\;</span></em><em><span style="font-size:16px\;">for a night of connections\, growth and inspiration featuring&nbsp\;<strong>Tala Raassi</strong>\,&nbsp\;an Iranian American fashion designer\, entrepreneur and author.</span></em><br />\n<br />\n<em style="font-size: 16px\;">Join us for appetizers and networking\, talk with our sponsors and learn about their products (maybe even win a prize!)\, and meet fellow women from our community before hearing Tala tell her story. Afterwards\, she will be available to sign her books (for sale at event).&nbsp\;</em><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><u><strong>&ldquo\;Brave New Girl&rdquo\;</strong></u><br />\n<br />\nAt sixteen years old\, Tala was arrested at a co-ed party for her rebellious and unlawful acts of dancing to Western music and wearing a &ldquo\;mini&rdquo\; skirt. She faced the harsh punishment of five days in jail and forty lashes for wearing &ldquo\;indecent clothing&rdquo\; but ultimately for seeking simple freedoms. Following her unimaginable experience\, Raassi moved back to the United States\, where she continued to seek opportunities to express and celebrate freedom for all. &ldquo\;Freedom is not about the amount of clothing you put on or take off\, it&rsquo\;s about having the choice to do so&rdquo\;.<br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<u><strong>&ldquo\;One of the Most Fearless Women in the World&rdquo\;&nbsp\;</strong></u><br />\n<br />\nBorn in the United States and raised in Iran\, Tala is devoted to celebrating the beauty of women through her designs and to empowering women all around the world to follow their dreams. With bravery\, a dream\, hard work and some needle and thread\, Raassi went from Iran to the Miss Universe competition and ultimately being named &ldquo\;One of the Most Fearless Women in the World&rdquo\; by Newsweek Magazine. She made her mark in the fashion world at an early age with her talent in exclusive swimwear. Raassi captivated the world through her inspiring book\, entitled &ldquo\;Fashion is Freedom: How a Girl from Tehran Broke the Rules to Change Her World&rdquo\;.<br />\n<br />\n<u><strong>&ldquo\;One of the Most&nbsp\;Influential Women in the World&rdquo\;&nbsp\;</strong></u><br />\n<br />\nWhile her work reflects the celebration of beauty\, it also reflects her belief in women&rsquo\;s strength. It&rsquo\;s a strength she sees in herself and her business. No matter the obstacles that she faced\, Raassi did not allow the difficult hardships on her journey to deter her from chasing her dreams and creating change in the world. The Capitol File Magazine referred to her as the &ldquo\;Brave New Girl&rdquo\;.<br />\n<br />\nRaassi has come full circle on her journey of empowerment to define the freedoms that so many take advantage of\, earning herself the title of &ldquo\;One of the Most Influential Women in the World&rdquo\; by the London Times.<br />\n<br />\nTala has taken her experiences in life to the next level. She has been able to connect with women all over the world with her various public speaking engagements and business seminars. She continues to encourage others with her real life learning lessons. She has been able to elevate production in the business environment with various business techniques that help to reengage the mindset.&nbsp\;</span></span><br />\n<br />\n______________________________________________\n<div style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:16px\;">Thank you to the 2019 Women2Women Sponsors!</span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<u><strong>TITLE Investors</strong></u><br />\nPenn State Health St. Joseph<br />\nUGI Energy Services\, LLC<br />\nUGI Utilities\, Inc.<br />\nWells Fargo<br />\n<br />\n<u><strong>PLATINUM Investors</strong></u><br />\nAlbright College<br />\nAlvernia University<br />\nBoscov&#39\;s Department Store\, Inc.<br />\nCarpenter Technology Corporation<br />\nEast Penn Manufacturing Company\, Inc.<br />\nFirst National Bank<br />\nPenske Truck Leasing<br />\nReading Hospital Tower Health<br />\n<br />\n<u><strong>GOLD Investors</strong></u><br />\nBerks Community Television<br />\nBerks County Bar Association<br />\nBerks County Living<br />\nComfort Keepers<br />\nCustomers Bank<br />\nFulton Bank<br />\nHerbein + Company\, Inc.<br />\nHighmark Blue Shield<br />\nMasano Bradley<br />\nMet Ed/ First Energy<br />\nMJ Reider Associates<br />\nNew York Life Insurance<br />\nPalo Magazine<br />\nReading Dermatology - Medical\, Cosmetic &amp\; Skin Cancer Center<br />\nReading Truck Body<br />\nRKL LLP<br />\nSweet Street Desserts<br />\nTompkins VIST Bank<br />\nVA Productions\, Inc.<br />\n<br />\n<u><strong>DE MUJER A MUJER Investors</strong></u><br />\nGiant Food Stores<br />\nHGSK Law Firm<br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Reading 1741 Papermill Road Wyomissing\, PA 19610
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