NOMINATE a Phenomenal Woman WINNER!!!

Please join me in congratulating Dr. Anna Aisha Manns for being selected as our Phenomenal Woman Winner!

Her best friend, Beth, submitted her for the contest.  It was a tough decision but this entry received the most votes out of them all. Check out Beth's submission about this phenomenal woman!

 

Not many people can be truly beautiful inside and out, but my best friend, Dr. Anna Aisha Manns, is because of her amazing heart, strength, and her drive.

Her amazing heart: In May 2011 I traveled for work, because I have been taking care of my mother I asked Aisha to help watch my mom by giving meds, cooking, etc. On the day of my return my mom passed way, Aisha was the one that found her. My flight returning home was already in the air and by the time I landed she had the coroner come, had the death certificate signed, and a list of funeral homes ready with the recommendation of which one is best based on cost and customer service. She picked me up from the airport and broke the news to me, can you imagine how hard it was to tell your best friend of more than a decade something like that? Needless to say the days following when I couldn’t get out of bed, she crawled in with me.

Her strength: Her courage got me through the hardest time in my life, which reminded me that throughout everything, good or bad, she has always been there. She became my rock and I can never repay her for that.

Her drive: My BFF has lupus; I have seen her sick, pale, and even struggling. But she still pushed herself through college and became a Doctor, and I have watched her achieve certifications in which only few in the USA have!

She’s honorable, kind, amazing… a superwoman. And I’m glad to have her as a sister.

NOMINATE a Phenomenal Woman GIVEAWAY!!!

Hey guys! I'm so excited to announce this fabulous giveaway! One deserving woman is going to receive an awesome prize pack from some wonderful women owned companies on the rise! 

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 Do you know a Phenomenal woman who is making a

difference in the lives of others and deserves

to be recognized? 

Nominate her today to win an awesome

prize pack valued at over $800!

In 250 words or less, tell us what makes her extraordinary!

Email your entries to nneka@nnekasaran.com

*Nominees must be at least 18 years of age and reside in continental US

DEADLINE:  February 5, 2012

Winner announced on Feb 14, 2012 and must be open to public recognition.

PLEASE NOTE, YOU CAN NOT NOMINATE YOURSELF 

CLICK ON FLYER TO ENLARGE

I want to send a special thanks to our wonderful sponsors for their contributions! Here is a little info about them: 

Destini by Natt Taylor - Awesome clothing designer based in Atlanta. One of her super cute dresses was recently worn by Nicole Ari Parker for Denim Magazine.  For more info check out her site: www.mydestini.com

Keshajo Bakes -  Fabulous cake designer based in Virginia.  She was also a contestant on Season 1 of  TLC's Next Great Baker. For more info, check out her site: www.keshajobakes.com

 EGL - Everything Girls Love - This super girly jewelry will make any outfit pop! Most recently EGL jewelry has been seen on VH1's Love & Hip Hop in addition to being worn by tons of other celebs who love it.  For more info, check out their site: www.everythinggirlslove.com

Fairweather Faces - Traveling beauty service founded by celebrity makeup artist, Andrea Fairweather Bailey.  She has worked with everyone from Diane Sawyer to Tichina Arnold to Lara Spencer on GMA every morning. You can check out more info on her here: www.fairweatherfaces.com

Tea & Honey Blends -  This unique hair care product line was co-founded by Dr. Tiffani Bailey Lash and Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy.  They have been recognized in numerous publications for their awesome line of hair products they developed themselves.  For more info, check out their site: www.teaandhoneyblends.com

KiNycole Decor -   Founder of this custom home decor company, Keisha, shows that building isn't just for men.  She does it all from building custom headboards, to reupholstering sofas to making custom pillows and bed skirts.  You can check out some of her awesome work on her Facebook fan page here.

www.nnekasaran.com

 

And the winners are......

CONGRATS to Raijean Stroud (BAG) and Jasmin Senior ($40 Gift Certificate) for winning my Anniversary Giveaway! 

Thank you to all who participated!! 

I was overwhelmed by all the responses and support

Maybe I'll even do another small giveaway next month...

Stay tuned! :)  

Anniversary Giveaway TODAY ONLY!!

As I told you guys last week, I am doing a giveaway in honor of my 1 year anniversary of stepping out on faith to pursue my passion full time!! This giveaway is also in appreciation to all of you for all the support I have received over the years and especially this past year.  I have gotten soooo many emails from people offering such encouraging and kind words that have really helped to keep me going.  I am often amazed at how God works.  At the beginning of last year, no one could have paid me to think I would be doing what I love full time right now. But as they say, when one door shuts, another one opens.  I do still feel soooo far away from where I want to be at times, but I have learned to be grateful for even the small accomplishments instead of focusing on the fact that I have yet to reach my ultimate goal.  I am truly thankful that the Lord blessed me with such an amazing opportunity to give this a shot.  One thing I won't be able to ever say is that I didn't try!  I am looking forward to all God has in store for me in the future no matter what direction it goes in!

1.  Follow me on TWITTER then tweet this EXACT phrase:  I just entered the @NnekaSaran giveaway to win this bag and you can too! #nnekasarangiveaway http://twitpic.com/6uf0u5 RT 

OR
Copy and paste this in your status:  "I heart @Nneka Saran handbags! Check out the bags! www.nnekasaran.com
OR

3. Leave a comment on this blog entry with your email address. Get an extra entry by posting this giveaway on your own blog too and leaving that in your comment!
 

 The giveaway ends tonight at 12 midnight! TWO WINNERS will be chosen--one will win the bag and the other will win the gift certificate! Good luck! Winners announced on Tues, Oct 4, 2011!

GIVEAWAY NEXT WEEK!!

In honor of my upcoming 1 yr anniversary of stepping out on faith and pursuing my passion full time, Im doing a Nneka Saran bag GIVEAWAY next week!!

Stay tuned for the details!!!

And this is the cute bag I'll be gifting to one lucky gal! :)

Retail value: $119

CONGRATS

Congrats to Riyoshi Rabb of South Carolina for winning the CSNstores.com giveaway!!

Thanks to everyone who participated! Stay tuned for more giveaways!

Nneka

GIVEAWAY: Tea and Honey Blends Basket!!!!

The ladies of Tea & Honey Blends are giving one lucky Nneka Saran blogspot reader a gift basket filled with their wonderful products!

To participate in the drawing, email me at nnekah@gmail.com with the subject line "THB GIVEAWAY"

Contest ends Wednesday, June 9 @ midnight!