Conversations with Coach LA

Alopecia Awareness: Inspiration, Advocacy, and Community Impact

Episode Summary

Wow !!! This is the 100th Episode of Conversations with Coach LA !! Tune In and listen as we welcome Carla Smith, the visionary CEO & Founder of Massachusetts' first inspirational hat store and a certified life coach with a passion for community building and mentoring entrepreneurs. 🧢✨ We’ll also be joined by Wonder Hollingsworth, a dedicated paralegal and Group Leader for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation in Boston, who is raising awareness and support for Alopecia while championing mental health and sickle cell awareness. These two powerhouses are organizing a significant Alopecia Awareness event on September 15th and have been instrumental in fostering a supportive community for those impacted by this condition. Don’t miss this empowering conversation about entrepreneurship, community impact, and health advocacy! 💼💙 More about their Alopecia Awareness Fundraiser: Get ready to mark your calendars for a groundbreaking event! You’re cordially invited to the inaugural Alopecia Awareness Fundraiser event: “Empower You With Blue” Fashion Show presented by Hollingsworth Productions and Reesie’s Marvelous Hats on September 15, 2024, from 1-5pm at Florian Hall, located at 55 Hallet St, Boston, MA. Be part of history as we host the first and only Alopecia event in Massachusetts, all in celebration of Alopecia Awareness month in September. Proceeds for this event will be donated to the NAAF National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Wonder Hollingsworth of Hollingworth Productions, one of the organizers of the event is the new leader of the Boston Branch of the NAAF. Let's take this opportunity at the event to welcome her. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon dedicated to raising awareness and providing crucial support for individuals living with Alopecia. Experience the excitement of a vibrant marketplace featuring local business vendors, mesmerizing performances by talented local artists and performers, delectable food, and swag bags filled to the brim with goodies. Plus, hear from powerful speakers who will inspire and empower us all. We’re also seeking volunteers, models, sponsors, and speakers to make this event even more impactful. This event is a fundraiser, so your participation and support will make a significant difference in our cause. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to come together as a community, celebrate unity, and empower each other in style. All proceeds will be donated to an alopecia organization. RSVP now and spread the word! Get tickets via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alopecia-awareness-empower-you-with-blue-fashion-show-fundraiser-tickets-887295674247?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 🌟 Tune in to Conversations with Coach LA LIVE - 10 pm -Sundays on Urban Heat 98.1FM and iHeartRadio! 🎙️

Episode Notes

Wow !!!  This is the 100th Episode of Conversations with Coach LA !!

 

 We welcome Carla Smith, the visionary CEO & Founder of Massachusetts' first inspirational hat store and a certified life coach with a passion for community building and mentoring entrepreneurs. 🧢✨

 

We’ll also be joined by Wonder Hollingsworth, a dedicated paralegal, and Group Leader for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation in Boston, who is raising awareness and support for Alopecia while championing mental health and sickle cell awareness.

 

These two powerhouses are organizing a significant Alopecia Awareness event on September 15th and have been instrumental in fostering a supportive community for those impacted by this condition.

 

Don’t miss this empowering conversation about entrepreneurship, community impact, and health advocacy! 💼💙

 

More about this episode's guests:

 

Carla Smith is the CEO & Founder of the first and only inspirational hat store in Massachusetts.  She is a certified life coach and business mentor, with extensive experience in grant reviewing, marketing, and branding.  Carla is an EFORALL Roxbury Business Accelerator Alumni Entrepreneur and an EFORALL SouthCoast Mentor.   She has volunteered extensively in her community, won the 2007 Model Citizen Award, and co-owns JayCee Business Group.  Her specialties include building community partnerships in youth and family development, leadership, group facilitation, marketing, communication, and data collection.  Follow @Reesiemarveloushats

 

Wonder Hollingsworth is a paralegal and the Group Leader of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) in Boston, MA. Wonder is dedicated to raising awareness and support for those affected by Alopecia. They are organizing a significant Alopecia Awareness event on September 15th and have been instrumental in fostering a supportive community for those impacted by this condition. In addition to her work with Alopecia, Wonder plans the annual Stop the Stigma: Mental Health Awareness event and the annual Sickle Cell Gala, showcasing their commitment to addressing various health issues and supporting the well-being of their community. Follow @wonder.hollingsworth

 

RSVP now and spread the word!

Get tickets via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alopecia-awareness-empower-you-with-blue-fashion-show-fundraiser-tickets-887295674247?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl