Global Woman Magazine: Food & Nutrition

GLOBAL WOMEN TO WATCH
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	December 16th - 22nd, 2008 This week's Global Woman to Watch isSarian Bouma. This week’s Global Woman to Watch is Sarian Bouma. An immigrant to the United States from Sierra Leone, Sarian “reinvented” the American dream when she founded Capitol Hill Building Maintenance, Inc., overcoming poverty, prejudice, and more in the United States of America. Now, a self-made entrepreneur and savvy businesswoman, this CEO and President of a multimillion dollar corporation, has had the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Award; the National “Women of Enterprise” Award; and the U.S. Small Business Administration Entrepreneur of the Year honor bestowed upon her. Sarian was also named as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women, according to The Daily Record. Her extraordinary “rags to riches” tale, remarkable business insight and excellent communication skills have allowed her to inspire others to dream big and fully realize their dreams. Sarian Bouma is also the author of the riveting biography, Welfare to Millionaire: Heart of a Winner. To learn more about Sarian, please visit her website at www.siannaproductions.com.	December 8th - 15th, 2008 This week's Global Woman to Watch is Nissa Bolinger. Minnesota native Nissa is a descendent of Scandinavian settlers in the United States and is the founder of Babee Elegant. Inspired after the birth of her third child, Nissa began to create fabric-covered baby wipe cases for her family and friends. Today, there is a whole market for her fabric-covered creations across the United States and in several countries around the world. Cherishing her new designer role, Nissa has used her ingenuity to expand her inventory to include diaper bags, nursery décor and more than 60 high quality designer fabrics; plus, she takes special orders. All of her designs reflect her personal style. Nissa has recently released new fabrics under the label, “Cases for a Cause”. This special line offers current products and will soon include apparel in detailed fabrics in support of Breast Cancer Awareness; forty percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Tigerlily Foundation. To learn more and purchase products, please visit Babee Elegant at www.babeeelegant.com/index.html.	December 1st -8th, 2008 This weekend's Global Woman to Watch is Waris Dirie. “As the United Nations appointed Global Ambassador against female genital mutilation (FGM), Waris Dirie has authored five books which speak on her personal experience with FGM. Born in Somalia, East Africa, Waris is a retired high fashion model and is the current President and Founder of the Waris Dirie Foundation. Waris is also a fighter, and strives to insure that one day no woman will have to endure the pain and suffering of FGM. Her persistence led to her instrumental role in getting the European countries to denounce FGM and pressure countries in Africa to ban the act.”
November 17 - 24, 2008 This weekend's Global Woman to Watch is Darcy Winslow. Ms. Winslow is a senior advisor for the Nike Foundation and is a long-standing Nike Executive. She focuses on building a strong relationship with the female athlete/consumer through innovation, product, communication, and retail. Winslow has held many positions within the company, including biomechanical research assistant, director of footwear and apparel product testing, and product development manager.	November 10 - 17, 2008 This weekend's Global Woman to Watch is Dr. Fran Harris. Fran Harris is a former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) champion, a television personality, an inspirational speaker and an ordained minister. During her years in professional basketball, Dr. Harris played for the Houston Comets. She retired in 1998 and has since authored two books, What on Earth Am I Doing Here and Will the Real You Stand Up.	November 3rd - 9th, 2008 This week’s *Global Woman to Watch* is Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is the first woman to ever be elected President of Liberia and the first woman to ever lead an African nation. President Johnson-Sirleaf is a graduate of Harvard University, where she earned a Masters Degree in Economics. Prior to her election in 2005, President Johnson-Sirleaf worked at the United Nations and the World Bank.	Oct. 28th - Nov. 3rd This week’s *Global Woman to Watch* is Dr. Jillian Davis. This week's Global Woman to Watch is Dr. Jillian Davis. Dr. Davis is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. She conducts cancer research with focus on increasing the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy, while at the same time, reducing the negative side effects associated with therapy. Dr. Davis has published her research in several journals. She earned her PhD. in Pharmacology from Howard University in Washington, D.C. in the U.S. at the age of 28, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from A&T State University in North Carolina.
Oct 20 - Oct. 27, 2008 This week’s *Global Woman to Watch* is Nancy Brinker. Nancy is the Founder of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. When Nancy’s sister, Susan Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer, it was Susan’s wish that they take action to ensure that no other woman would undergo what she endured. Shortly after Susan died, Nancy herself was diagnosed with the disease. Nancy moved forward with her sister’s wish and founded the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Since its inception, the foundation has grown and has attracted women from all parts of the world. *Global Woman Magazine* applauds Nancy for what her foundation does toward finding a cure.	Oct 13 - Oct. 19, 2008 This weeks Global Woman to Watch is Susan Silberstein. Susan Silberstein is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education (CACE). She serves as Educational Advisor to the National Foundation for Alternative Medicine. Dr. Silberstein is a global speaker on nutrition and cancer prevention. She recently developed a special kit called the Beat Breast Cancer Kit.www.BeatBreastCancerKit.comHealth Editor of Woman Magazine.	Oct 6 - Oct. 11, 2008 This weeks Global Woman to Watch is Christina Applegate. The Emmy winner actress is a breast cancer survivor after recently undergoing a double mastectomy. Christina has appeared in several television hit series such as Fox’ Married With Children and NBC’s Jessie. She has decided to help raise money for breast cancer research and to raise awareness about the disease. Global Woman wishes Christina well!	Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2008 This weeks Global Woman to Watch is Cathie Black. Referred to as the First Lady of American Magazines, Cathie Black is the President of Hearst Magazines, a division of Hearst Corporation. She is one of the leading figures in American Publishing today. In 2007, Cathie released her highly acclaimed book, Basic Black: The Essential Guide for Getting Ahead at Work and Life.
September 22-28, 2008 This weeks Global Woman to Watch is Nabilah Al-Tunisi. She is the Co-Director of 300 engineers at Saudi Aramco in Saudi Arabia. She is an MBA graduate of Stanford University in the United States of America.	September 15, 2008 This weeks Global Woman to Watch is Angela Merkel. Angela Merkel is the first woman to ever be elected as German Chancellor. She holds a Doctorate Degree in Physics. Chancellor Merkel’s current approval rating in Germany is 75%, partly due to the stability of a low unemployment rate in the past five years.	September 11, 2008 Today’s Global Woman to Watch is Dr. Lisa Cooper Dr. Lisa A. Cooper is a Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. This successfully well-accomplished Liberian scholar is the recipient of the MacArthur Genius Award.	September 10, 2008 Today’s Global Woman is Sheikha Lubna Al-Qasimi She is the Minister of Foreign Trade in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She has her own fragrance line and 20% of the proceeds benefit cancer patients in the U.A.E. Photo credits Gurinder Osan (AP)