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The power of influence and connectivity. 2011 is already showing promises of being the Year of Influence and Power, women
are connecting with each other to share valuable resources globally. Inside this issue of Silke Endress, are women who have
changed the world around them and beyond with their drive, determination, and proven formula for success.
From First Lady Michelle Obama to the likes of Dr. Reverend Elaine Flake, Lady Tafi Dollar, Real Estate Mogul Barbara
Corcoran, Svetlana Kim, and Beyoncé Knowles, these women are trail blazers. As we approach the near end of a bad
economic challenge, women all across the globe are taking control of their finances. Let this be the year you take the
opportunity to reinvent yourself by starting your own business, don't be bombarded by the news of the recession, go ahead
and break barriers, do the untraditional, pursue other industries, millions of jobs will become available in science,
technology, engineering and math-related fields. Go after government contracting.
On The Cover with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil who went from a harsh and interesting journey of life, she was a
member of a militant group, was captured, arrested, and tortured. Also featuring on the Cover is Ambassador Harriet
Elam-Thomas former Senior Foreign Service Officer retired in September 2005 with the rank of Career Minister, after four
decades of service.
Read their stories, began to create and live your own. Feel the influence, connect to powerful women, live your dream, live
out loud, and discover your own personal power.
CeCe Cole,
Editor-In-Chief