100 Words of Wisdom for Women is destined to be a unique collection of wisdom, insight and reflections from the most powerful and eloquent women of our time.  Its purpose is to inspire and guide the reader through a 31-day journey of self-discovery and empowerment.  Proceeds from the book will support the Lend Me Your Hand national domestic violence advocacy campaign.

Confirmed Contributors
Below you will find a sample of the dynamic powerhouses who are poised to uplift and inspire their fellow sisters in Hiyaah Power's new interactive journal, 100 Words of Wisdom:  A 31-Day Exercise in Empowerment.  Proceeds from the journal will benefit the national Lend Me Your Hand Domestic Violence Campaign.

Eve Allen, Ph.D - CEO, Circle Of Health

Dr. Eve Allen founded Circle of Health, which is committed to the promotion of nutritional wellness and natural medicine.  Dr. Eve discovered her interests in natural medicine during her tenure in the pharmaceutical industry. Armed with this interest and greater spiritual awareness, she gave up her corporate job and made a total switch to the natural health field.








Toni Odom - CEO, Between Sisters


Toni Odom, a noted speaker, journalist, activist and owner of website Between Sisters, Inc. has authored a book called Sistahs N' SistahHood in which she unveils the real life depiction of today's sisters and shows us how we can regain that special bond held by our foremothers.

Lena Sherrod, Career & Finance Editor, Essence Magazine

Lena Sherrod is the finance and careers editor for ESSENCE magazine, the preeminent lifestyle magazine for African-American women. In this capacity, she is responsible for the production of the magazine’s Work & Wealth section, in which she writes, assigns and edits articles on money and job-related issues.

Pamela Yvette Exum, CEO/Founder, Spirit of Sisterhood


Spirit of Sisterhood brings women together to create a forum for women to empower and educate themselves while inspiring other women. Although the focus is on minority women, all women are welcomed and encouraged to participate in activities and use the organizations resources.

Dr. Julianne Malveaux, CEO, Last Word Productions, Inc.

Recognized for her provocative, progressive and insightful observations, Dr. Julianne Malveaux, an economist, author and commentator, is the President and CEO of Last Word Productions, Inc, a multimedia production company. Described by Dr. Cornel West as "the most iconoclastic public intellectual in the country", Dr. Malveaux's contributions to the public dialogue on issues such as race, culture, gender, and their economic impacts, are helping to shape public opinion in 21st century America.  Her work appears regularly in USA Today, Black Issues in Higher Education, Ms. magazine, Essence magazine, and the Progressive. Her weekly columns appear in numerous newspapers across the country including the Los Angeles Times, the Charlotte Observer, the New Orleans Tribune, the Detroit Free Press, and the San Francisco Examiner.

Verna Felton, Author and The Apprentice Contestant

"Yeah, it is about getting the job all right...but let's get real...not the job with [Donald] Trump. " Today, Verna works for one of the largest technology companies in the world, and is always on the lookout for that next "big" opportunity. An entrepreneur at heart, Verna enjoys the excitement of big risks with big payoffs. Friends tell Verna that people often find her intimidating at first, as she tells it like it is. But, you soon come to appreciate her open communications style, finding a genuine person who can make you smile and motivate you at the same time.


Janine Fondon, CEO, African American Newswire & UnityFirst.com

Janine Fondon, President and CEO of UnityFirst.com and African American Newswire, has been referred to as the new voice in the community...with one of the nation’s best resources for connecting with diverse communities and press across the U.S. and beyond UnityFirst.com is a one stop shop for effective networking, communication and outreach to African Americans and other people interested in diversity-related news.




Tonya Blount, CEO, Leave the Wilderness

Tonya Blount is the founder and CEO of Leave the Wilderness, a non-profit organization developed with God’s guidance with its paramount mission to assist in healing, uplifting and empowering battered women.  She is the author of the critically acclaimed novel, “Leaving the Wilderness,” and “Jay’s Mansion.”  The success of “Leaving the Wilderness” combined with her warm and outgoing spirit led Tonya to embark upon yet another facet of her lifelong journey.