project unlabeled : i define me

as we continue with the mission of project unlabeled : i define me, once a week - throughout the year - we will be featuring black women in our community. strong, resilient, compassionate, creative women who echo the project unlabeled message that "i am who i am and i will be who i choose to be," and that that is enough!

starting off this week we have the fabulous nicole owens, also known as "nikki nice". I've only met nikki recently but i really love her warm and inviting spirit. she is SO funny too. we may have got sidetracked and laughed a bit too much while shooting this. she is engaged in her community and proactive about seeing positive change within it!!

make sure to take a moment to like withunmind photography and meet us back here on thursday to see nikki's labeled video!

Nicole is a moderator, emcee, on-air personality and a community activist. A graduate of Northeast High School and furthered her education at Langston University with a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. While at Langston she participated in the Dean’s Honor Roll, National Association of Black Journalists, KALU Radio station, field reporter for LU’s television station, and a writer for the in-school newspaper called “The Gazette”; she also studied abroad in West Africa (The Gambia and Senegal). She has an avid curiosity to learn and is always pursuing opportunities to grow intellectually and spiritually.

She is a former member of YLX (Youth Leadership Exchange) Class Two, LOYAL (Linking Oklahoma's Young Adult Leaders) Class One and United Way Board Serve Class One. Nicole has been a part of the Gospel Music Workshop of America with the Gospel Announcers Guild and interned with Perry Publishing and Broadcasting before joining the team. She is currently hosting her own show called the SOULFACTOR, which airs, from 11am-2pm each day Monday -Thursday on Heart and Soul 92.1 and 1140.

Her hobbies included but are not limited to: world-wide traveling, reading, mentoring & tutoring, networking in the community. Some of Nicole’s community activities include: National Association of Colored Women’s Club ( Eastside Culture Club) member, One Church One Child Scholarship Committee, Toastmasters International Let’s Talk Club Club# 4884, Heartline Board Member, Special Friends of the Ralph Ellison Library Board Member (Secretary), Public Speaker in the Community and Oklahoma County Democrat Precinct Officer.

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as we continue with the mission of project unlabeled : i define me, once a week - from now till the end of the year - we will be featuring black women in our community. strong, resilient, compassionate, creative women who echo the project unlabeled message that "i am who i am and i will be who i choose to be," and that that is enough!

starting off this week we have the beautiful stephanie price! she's a woman after my own heart as a mother to six!! shout out to team

Proud mother of six, small business owner, public speaker, author, master connector, and visionary Stephanie T. Price is no stranger to challenging environments and hard work.

After graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma, she became a member of the Honor Society as a testimony of her proficiency. Stephanie has over 20 experience in banking, real estate, child care, behavioral health, and telecommunication, She currently has certifications in Child Development, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counseling, Health Care Administration, ADvantage Case Management, and Nurse Aide, qualifications that allowed her to establish herself within the adult care industry.

As the Owner and CEO of Dynasty Care Services, a medical group providing adult day, counseling, Advantage case management, and parent night out services. Stephanie has found a passion for the special needs community. She takes pride in her ability to bridge generational gaps within family units. Stephanie created Abilities Matters Employee Services (AMES) to provide coaching and training program for adults with disabilities. Stephanie strives to be the leading global provider of quality healthcare and community services, while providing innovative, professional, and compassionate care to the individual she serves.

Stephanie is starting the first special needs Girl Scout troop in Oklahoma. She is an advisor of the Mid-Del People First Chapter; a non-profit organization that is operated by and consists of individuals with disabilities. She also just developed a non profit organization DCS Foundation which provides resources and services to people with physical, mental and intellectual disabilities. Stephanie is the creator of the Defying All Odds: Diverse By Design Fashion Show. When she isn’t busy running her businesses, Stephanie is volunteering her time with groups and institutions to better serve the community. She currently serves as a Board Member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Metro Oklahoma City and The Wonderfully Made Foundation. Stephanie graduated from Leadership OKC Class 33 and is a member the Leadership OKC Alumni.

Stephanie awards and honor include Exemplary Woman in the Community 2013 by OKC Chapter of Chums. Outstanding Service Award 2013 by DRS Business Advisory Council, I am Love Award 2014 and Grand Heart Award 2015 by The Wonderfully Made Foundation, Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 by OKC Chapter Eta Phi Beta Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 by Women of Color, Outstanding Mother of the Year Honoree 2015 by Metro Family

Stephanie encourages mothers to embrace their next level of self, knocking down stereotypes and eliminating a “boxed in” mentality. because they are the key to our future and we should allow them to seize opportunities, grow and truly create their own dynasty. Her ability to foster a positive environment and make an impact in her community has helped those around her thrive to greater heights. Her motto: Smile – Simply Making it and Lead by example. She has also currently working on joint venture MOMprenuers on Fire, LLP to support to support, educate, and empower women in the business of life.

Penning her first book, a resource guide for Single Mothers and co-authoring a transformational book for woman, “Fabulous New Life.” Stephanie can relate to the importance of smiling through life’s challenges and triumphs. She owes her inspiration to her six children: Victor, Nicholas, Aria, Alexandria (Boogie), Daniel and Alivia. Stephanie is a phenomenal woman whose life and business experience is a major inspiration to anyone she comes in contact with. She enjoys sharing those experiences, and the wealth of knowledge she has acquired as a result of them, whenever she has an opportunity. Stephanie speaks upon request at conferences, events, and more

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starting off this week we have the beautiful stephanie price! she's a woman after my own heart as a mother to six!! shout out to team ‪#‎momsofmany‬

Proud mother of six, small business owner, public speaker, author, master connector, and visionary Stephanie T. Price is no stranger to challenging environments and hard work.
After graduating from the University of Central Oklahoma, she became a member of the Honor Society as a testimony of her proficiency. Stephanie has over 20 experience in banking, real estate, child care, behavioral health, and telecommunication, She currently has certifications in Child Development, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counseling, Health Care Administration, ADvantage Case Management, and Nurse Aide, qualifications that allowed her to establish herself within the adult care industry.
As the Owner and CEO of Dynasty Care Services, a medical group providing adult day, counseling, Advantage case management, and parent night out services. Stephanie has found a passion for the special needs community. She takes pride in her ability to bridge generational gaps within family units. Stephanie created Abilities Matters Employee Services (AMES) to provide coaching and training program for adults with disabilities. Stephanie strives to be the leading global provider of quality healthcare and community services, while providing innovative, professional, and compassionate care to the individual she serves.

Stephanie is starting the first special needs Girl Scout troop in Oklahoma. She is an advisor of the Mid-Del People First Chapter; a non-profit organization that is operated by and consists of individuals with disabilities. She also just developed a non profit organization DCS Foundation which provides resources and services to people with physical, mental and intellectual disabilities. Stephanie is the creator of the Defying All Odds: Diverse By Design Fashion Show. When she isn’t busy running her businesses, Stephanie is volunteering her time with groups and institutions to better serve the community. She currently serves as a Board Member of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Metro Oklahoma City and The Wonderfully Made Foundation. Stephanie graduated from Leadership OKC Class 33 and is a member the Leadership OKC Alumni.
Stephanie awards and honor include Exemplary Woman in the Community 2013 by OKC Chapter of Chums. Outstanding Service Award 2013 by DRS Business Advisory Council, I am Love Award 2014 and Grand Heart Award 2015 by The Wonderfully Made Foundation, Female Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 by OKC Chapter Eta Phi Beta Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 by Women of Color, Outstanding Mother of the Year Honoree 2015 by Metro Family

Stephanie encourages mothers to embrace their next level of self, knocking down stereotypes and eliminating a “boxed in” mentality. because they are the key to our future and we should allow them to seize opportunities, grow and truly create their own dynasty. Her ability to foster a positive environment and make an impact in her community has helped those around her thrive to greater heights. Her motto: Smile – Simply Making it and Lead by example. She has also currently working on joint venture MOMprenuers on Fire, LLP to support to support, educate, and empower women in the business of life.

Penning her first book, a resource guide for Single Mothers and co-authoring a transformational book for woman, “Fabulous New Life.” Stephanie can relate to the importance of smiling through life’s challenges and triumphs. She owes her inspiration to her six children: Victor, Nicholas, Aria, Alexandria (Boogie), Daniel and Alivia. Stephanie is a phenomenal woman whose life and business experience is a major inspiration to anyone she comes in contact with. She enjoys sharing those experiences, and the wealth of knowledge she has acquired as a result of them, whenever she has an opportunity. Stephanie speaks upon request at conferences, events, and more.

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I AM SO EXCITED TO GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!

no better person to start with than a local child advocate and model - raganda washington.

I am Raganda Washington—a small girl with huge dreams. I am passionate about enhancing the quality of life for families, especially children. I truly believe in the gift of education. My accomplishments have not come easy. I’ve overcome obstacles such as teasing, discrimination, and doubt to name a few. With resilience I’ve been able to earn my Masters of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice, and have been employed with the State of Oklahoma since 2006 working to save the lives of children. My self-appreciation and self-confidence have been the nucleus of my success. The drive in earning an education and the benefits of learning and being a student is a blessing no one person, thing or event can ever take from you. An important journey in my life is becoming one spiritually within my yoga practice, which entails strengthening my mind, body and soul. Without motivation and determination I would not be where I am today. I truly hope my personal journey lights a flame that will catch fire with anyone I am privileged to come into contact with."

she really reminds me of one of the young girls from project unlabeled who did the big chop in 7th grade and was teased and bullied for it. the child is STUNNING and a proud member of team ‪#‎shorthairdontcare‬ ! "

lastly, i would love for you to take a moment to "like" withunmind photography and following along with the weekly labeled videos!

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1 passionate photographer
1 powerful poet
1 phenomenal videographer
95 amazingly beautiful and diverse little black girls
and a video with a mission to show each of them and the world that you are enough just the way that you are...

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project unlabeled : i define me
you've seen the campaign, now here's the video!

turn your volume up. make the video full screen. take it all in. then, share it with the world!

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this is the week! saturday, september 12th we'd like to invite everyone out to dc on film row located at 609 w. sheridian from 12 noon to 3pm for a free come and go event where we will be screening the official project unlabeled video. this video will include images and videos of each of the 92 girls that were photographed along with the never before heard poem of telesa hines written specifically for project unlabeled entitled "shades of sun."

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