Women of COLOR and POWER
By Cori Wamsley
When our editor-in-chief , Dr . Shellie Hipsky , met Ola Jackson , she knew she had found another woman who shared her heart for empowering women . Jackson is the founder of Onyx Woman Network and has spent the last 25 years being a voice for women of color . She is also the creator of Nurturing Evolving Women ( NEW ) and the blogger for Your Stylish Ways , focusing on cooking , decor , entertainment , and travel along with fashion , shopping , and style inspiration . Jackson ’ s NEW branch is radio , television , and social media that present a positive , realistic view of both African-American and Latina women by providing culturally relevant content that nurtures their evolution . Through her website , thenewnetworktv . com , Jackson introduces her audience to women who inspire by sharing their experiences , advice , and encouragement . Recently , Jackson interviewed women about their inspiration , following their dreams , their careers , and their purpose , and Dr . Shellie was inspired by this article to ask women , including Jackson , about their passions , obstacles , and sisterhood . Their answers speak to their wisdom , courage , and ability to inspire other women to achieve .
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