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Girlfriends Weekend Retreat:
"​Redefining Having it All (2018)"

As women we juggle priorities with our careers, families, and busy lives as we constantly strive for that work-life balance to have it all.  The 2nd Annual Girlfriends Weekend Retreat was held August 3-5, 2018 in the heart of Norfolk, VA with a focus on ​"Redefining Having It All!" ​ Monique brought a powerhouse of guest speakers to help women explore what "having it all" means while gaining resources and insight to relax, reconnect, rediscover, and redefine life on their terms! 

Speakers & Panelists

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 Hostess & Organizer: Monique Williams, MA, Certified Life Coach
Monique is the face and inspiration behind the Girlfriends Weekend Retreat! After launching Beginnings Family Enrichment, LLC full time in fall of 2016, Monique experienced the overwhelming feelings of it not being "the right time".  She had her own doubts about her ability to manage a business and support her family when the finances changed, and battled the thoughts of feeling like a failure when numbers didn't add up. She braved the questions about quitting a stable career path, especially when better job offers were beating down the door.  All of this on the foundation of a single mom entrepreneur. However, she was determined to not to let those limiting beliefs prevent her from fulfilling her God-given purpose and lifelong passion. So Monique created the space to help women rediscover themselves and unearth what they truly want and deserve​ in life! Monique continues to nurture her thriving business offering consulting and coaching services.
​Learn more about Women's Life Coaching
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Jenna L. Foster, MBA, Consultant
​Run the Family...RUN the World!

Jenna is a woman to know and watch! She is a leader within her community, state, country, and internationally! Jenna is the USA Board Member of the World YWCA, a global movement working for women’s empowerment, leadership and rights in more than 120 countries and 20,000 local communities. Jenna's expertise in advocacy in domestic violence and human services has led to her leading efforts on a national demonstration project to address victimization across the Commonwealth of Virginia and improve the coordination of victim services within the criminal justice and human service based agencies. Between her travel and business domestic and abroad, you would be amazed to know that Jenna is a wife, mother, and avid marathon runner! Jenna believes there is always an opportunity to empower women to make positive changes in their lives. "Whether working with domestic violence victims or educating women in our community, I am always reminded that there is work to be done, people to be helped and lives to be changed for the better."
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Trena Aloma Jones, MBA,
Relationship & Self Love Coach - Aloma Life Coaching LLC
Loving Me More to Love you Better (Girlfriends Chat Pajama Party)
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"Health, Wealth, & Self: Unspoken Conversations in Womanhood" (Moderator)

Trena is a Life Coach with a focus on Relationships and Self-love.  Her mission is moving people toward solutions that lead them to self-love and happiness. As a result of what she does, clients find their way out of insecurity and "merely existing" in their lives.  They strengthen their relationship with themselves and with others, leading to a balanced and purposeful existence.  With a decorated career in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, Trena has built her foundation on mentoring and coaching the very young to the more mature. Now, Trena has numerous past clients ranging from individuals to corporate audiences.  Trena believes in helping her clients to cultivate the relationship with themselves, focusing on strengthening the confidence that allow them a life of true happiness. Learn more about Aloma Life Coaching 
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Mishawn Glover, M.Ed., Hopeful Life, LLC
"Mid-Year Reboot: Revive & Recharge Your 2018 Goals"
​Mishawn is a Resident in Counseling who provides clients with quality life coaching based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles. As a consultant, facilitator, and advocate passionate about motivating and empowering others, Mishawn feels it is her purpose in life to help others heal and grow to their fullest potential in order to have successful outcomes in life.  Mishawn prides herself on being a catalyst of change and continues to be a voice for others through various programming and community organizing across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mishawn is dedicated to helping to provide resources, skills, and programs that will uplift, educate, and promote resiliency and holistic growth. Learn more about Hopeful Life, LLC
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Danielle Butler, Realtor® with Golston Real Estate
"Health, Wealth, & Self: Unspoken Conversations in Womanhood" (Panel)
As women climb up the real estate marketplace as one of the highest demographics of buyers, women are continuing to show that there is virtually nothing that WE can't handle. No matter the season! As a Realtor specializing in residential properties, Danielle assists buyers of every real estate “season". From buying their first home to downsizing, relocating or investing she brings, high energy, creativity, dedication, experience and personal knowledge to each and every transaction. Danielle, busy mother and wife, brings us an upbeat and energetic lesson to the Girlfriends Weekend Retreat designed to help women truly understand their BUYING power in the residential marketplace!

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Brandy Bunker, Fitness & Motivational Coach
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"Health, Wealth, & Self: Unspoken Conversations in Womanhood" (Panel)
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Brandy B. is a wife, mom, entrepreneur, fitness instructor, and the creator of Body By You Fitness. She is passionate about fitness and this illuminates in her career as a fitness and motivational coach! Brandy B focuses on helping you to reach your health and fitness goals through planning, action, encouragement and motivation. She guides you by promoting self-care and building your self worth by showing you how to adopt a routine that will become your daily habit. Brand B believes that "in order to change your body you must first change your thought process" and this achieved by accepting yourself, loving yourself, knowing your value, and making the time to putting you first.  Learn more about Body By You Fitness.
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Ebony Cherry, Financial Advisor
"Health, Wealth, & Self: Unspoken Conversations in Womanhood" (Panel)
​Ebony provides financial services for small businesses and families. She has a passion for educating what she refers to as the "sandwich" generation, the generation for which we are raising our children and also tending to the needs of our parents who may not have established the proper financial education and foundation to foster wealth across generations. Being a wife and mother, Ebony places great emphasis on educating women on matters of retirement, insurance, savings, and more!
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Samantha Calhoun, MS, Sam Strong 500
"Health, Wealth, & Self: Unspoken Conversations in Womanhood" (Panel)
​Sam is the very definition of beauty, brains, and brawn! She has determination, drive, and the most incredible abs on such a petite frame. But don't let the cute smile and 5'4 138lb woman fool you. She is a powerlifting champion! Sam jumped on the powerlifting scene and has been turning heads ever since picking up the rack in 2015! Now, she has amazingly qualified her to compete at the 6th IPF World Classic Powerlifting Championships in June 2018 in Calgary, Canada. Sam has been a sponsored athlete for many athletic programs and fitness model for a number of athletic apparel and has launched her own apparel as well. In addition, Sam is a certified personal fitness trainer in Hampton Roads. Check out her amazing feature video and learn more about Sam Strong 500.
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The weekend was all about us, fun, networking with women and making connections. Ladies if you missed this experience, be sure to get on board next time around. Can’t wait for the next one. ~Dominique

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The Girlfriends Weekend Retreat was so amazing. Monique is very down to earth and inspirational. I look forward to attending more fun events in the future. ~Shanice
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