It was an honor to attend the first annual Empowering Through Beauty Expo: A Celebration of Beauty on January 18, at the Trumball Marriott, in Connecticut. As promised, this sold-out star-studded event, first of it’s kind for the state, had over 200 attendees and was powered by:
Lamik Beauty, Shea Moisture, Design Essentials, QB & Co., Brush Salon, Marquette Collection, Salon Lavoughn, and Empowering Through Beauty, Inc.
Upon entering, guest indulged in the glam beauty bar, curated by beauty guru Bethany “Queen B.” Bell, of QB & Co., They shopped the latest and greatest products, hailing in from over 40 ecclectic vendors:
Traci Lynn Jewelry, Lolita Clutch Boutique, Beautie Brownie, It Works, Got Girlfriends, Ke’Chic Boutique, Intimate Healing, H&H Restaurant, and Mary Kay among others, with tunes spun by DJ Herman Ham.
Jen the Pen, known for her role on Love & Hip Hop NY shared her introspect on media vs. perception, and encouraged women to “not allow the perception of outside, influence or define who you are!”
Award winning news anchor, Kathryn Hauser of News 12, introduced Grammy Nominated R&B Sensation, Jazmine Sullivan. Jazmine Sullivan extended her support to ETB Expo because she ‘believed in the cause.’ Jazmine took to the stage to introduce her mother, interior decorator/creative director, Pam Sullivan, who spoke passionately about beauty/self-confidence. Pam Sullivan shared her daughter’s earlier struggles with self-esteem in an industry that ‘often times demands unrealistic perfection,’ and how she overcame, encouraging all women to find their inner ‘beautiful.’
As the event closed, VIP holders were able to meet and greet with Jazmine Sullivan. Beauty expert and CEO – Tanisha Akinloye was the driving force and creator behind ETB…
with the immense desire to celebrate the intelligence, strength, courage and determination of women and girls, and the dynamic beauty professionals who inspire our communities.
She thanked supporters – encouraged and reminded all guests, that the inspiration behind the event was to…
give back to The American Cancer Society, and the continuation of Empowering Through Beauty Inc.’s God-given mandate to enrich lives through beauty.”
Check out the chic fun in the slideshow below!!!
Click to view slideshow.Photos provided by: Will Pender, BKS Photography, Tom Ficklin, & Ernest Henderson.
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