By Dr. Yvonne D. Nelson 2019: The Year of Women in Business Ladies of Distinction Awards Anner J. Echols is a self-made business 21st Century woman. An entertainment talent manager, executive producer, clothing designer and re-designer for her own line, Swept Away Fashions. Echols vast experiences span the realms of being a media publicist, career consultant, talent scout, vocal coach, TV host for talent shows and for on stage productions. She is also a choreographer, director, stylist, fashion, beauty and entertainment consultant, youth empowerment teacher, and founder and CEO of AJE Dreamland Productions and Dreamland TV shows. Dreamland Productions provides staging for showcasing talented artists who dream of one day being discovered. “If you are dreaming and want your dreams made real, schedule an audition with Dreamland to move your career to a higher level,” said Echols, who is known by many as ‘The Fashion Icon.’ “Always remember, your first look is your first impression. Let me help you turn your dreams into realities. Today’s Woman is not the woman of yesterday because the 2019 Lady of Distinction has carved a path, not just for herself, but for generations to come.” In 2018, Echols received the Queen of Production award in Atlanta at the Black I AM Awards along side Angie Stone, Ms. Deb, Rodney Perry, Kathy Smith of K-Smilez Entertainment and was featured nationally on “The Real” last season during black history month. The 2019 Ladies of Distinction awards program celebrating and promoting womDreamland Photo en in business was held from 3 to 5 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at the Marriott East Hotel, 5795 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, TN. A 2-hour Mix and Mingle Reception preceded the show. Designed to honor 15 ladies of distinction who are business owners and/or entrepreneurs who have endured the many unrelenting challenges and difficulties of being a minority-owned operation and have successfully survived, the 2hour awards program gave each honoree the opportunity to share their own story in a way that empowers, inspires, and motivates others to learn how to achieve their goals and dreams of becoming a woman-owned business owner who can also be honored for her success. “These women-owned business managers have endured the challenges and oppositions of being minority-owned business managers by managing, promoting, and marketing their businesses on a day-to-day basis while enduring the many challenges of a minority-owned business,” said Echols. “These women are making a tremendous contribution to the community, their success, hard work, dedication, and commitment is paving the way for other women who are striving and working hard to own their own businesses too.” The 2019 Ladies of Distinction Awards program was produced by Anner J. Echols, CEO of Dreamland Productions, sponsored by YO-HITS.com, and promoted by PINK Jordan Promotions and Kim’s Custom Printing and Signs. The Red Carpet Meet and Greet was held from 1 - 3 pm and included shopping and networking with vendors, entertainment by the smooth sounds of Jazz and R&B artist Crystal “The Sax Lady” Brown and hostess Lady JJ. The list of 2019 honorees include: Cynthia D. Anthony, Owner - Floral Secrets by Lauren Chanel Kisha Bachus, Owner - Kisha’s Kitchen Tess Bear, Change Agent, Trainer, Speaker, and Coach - Healing Hands of Memphis Rebecca Bryson, Owner - Kemm’s Mentoring Plus Crystal Clark-Chatman, CEO - Beautiful Spirited Women Angela Collins-Foxworth, Entrepreneur, Author, Media Publicity Host, Talk Show Producer/Founder/Host *Angel Jackson, Owner - Replenish Kombucha *Davina Jones, Founder & Director - Couture Cares Emily Pearls Kirk, Film Maker, Producer, Director, and Actress - TEPS Productions Kameka Payne, Owner - The Resume Revive Leshundra Robinson, Executive Director - UCAN of Memphis Rose D. Slaughter, CEO, Brilliant Fulfilment - Preferred Medi Spa Esha Vinson, Chief of Education - One Stop Taxes Charity Ware, CEO - MinistryUp Brenda D. Worrles, Author and Surgical Apparel Designer Nominations for the 2020 Ladies of Distinction Awards are being accepted. Nominee recommendations can be sent by email to ajedreamland@bellsouth.net or by completing the “Tell Us Your Dream” form online. * Award accepted by Promoter April Jordan 14
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