MARIA WRITES TO INSPIRE
In JOURNEY TO EMPOWERMENT, Maria Dowd brings together a diverse array of contributors all sharing their personal experiences and journeys toward a deeper sense of self. This isn't a religious collection per se, but it is deeply spiritual and encompasses many of the varied world views found among African American women. The book contains personal experiences, poetry, inspiring quotes, affirmations and questions for further introspection or journaling. It covers a diverse subject matter all under the umbrella of women's issues, including love, body image, domestic violence, motherhood, and menopause. Reviewed by Stacey Seay, The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
"Everyone woman is beautiful, but what makes Maria extraordinary is that she consumes herself with using her gifts, contacts and heart to make the world a better place...one word, one book, one reader, one platform at a time."---Shellie R. Warren, author, freelance writer, founder of Butterfly Angel. Journey to Empowerment contributor.
"Maria, although we already knew that you are an extremely intelligent and highly motivated, I was completely awestruck by the depth of your writing. My sister you are awesome! I plan to give the books as gifts for birthdays and holidays."? Your true fan, Mozella Galloway.
"Often times you hear of dynamic people making a difference to so many... people only close enough to autograph a book or thoughtful enough to stop for a kind word or photograph when it puts them in the best light. Dowd both inspires and endears over the phone, through the fax, over the e-mail. A genuine jewel both in and out of the spotlight."? Willie Hobbs, Ph.D., writer, cultural critic, professor of creative writing and African American Literature, Virginia State University. Journey Into My Brother’s Soul contributor.
"Awesome newsletter! It really blessed me! Just what I needed today! Look forward to your blissful Journey!"? Sula Mae Coleman
MARIA EMPOWERS THROUGH WARM SPIRIT
"Maria Dowd defines the modern day business woman. Her approach to launching a business and the discovery that starting a business and bringing wealth into your life can increase self-esteem and happiness, is a movement that is changing lives across the country. Maria offers a terrific platform for women hoping to inspire other women (and men) using her years of experience in business ownership, marketing, public relations, teaching, and in her own words, as a renowned author." Char Knox, Professional Direct Selling Business Consultant & Sr. Vice President of Sales/Warm Spirit, Inc.
"I am one hundred and twenty seven years old and I owe it all to Biocream." Love Daniel Wolf, Chairman, Warm Spirit, Inc.
MARIA TOUCHES LIVES THROUGH AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN ON TOUR
"I have had the privilege of being a part of her inspiration team of AAWOT from 1995-2001. Her creativity, drive and determination to create a better world by the empowerment of women's heart and mind is awesome. She will leave her print not in sand, but written in concrete. Rock on, Maria! Jacquelyn Hughes Mooney, visual poet, Artist in Residence, Bennett College for Women
"Maria's vision reiterated to sistah's nationwide, that its okay to uplift each other dreams and goals in life through proactive positive thinking.." Kimberly Jenkins-Snodgrass, Co-Founder/President JAB Productions, LLC
"I attended the African American Women Tour's in 1998 which was a start of a new change of a living experience for me and lots of sisters in Cincinnati… The example and the opportunity you have set out the for the sisterhood has given us a wide-range adventure to see and explore. I just want to take this opportunity to Thank you and Praise God for the things that you have set forth for us to see." Eddie S.
MARIA INSPIRES OTHERS THROUGH HER SPEAKING
Thanks again for speaking at our NLBWA meeting last week. You are phenomenal and inspirational. Sylvia M.
I enjoyed having you here and I am sure I can say the same for others. There are still posters relative to the conference mounted around the place and as often as I pass one, I smile and feel "empowered"… Life after the conference has been different. Thank you for your guidance. Although I don’t hear your voice everyday I try to read at least one chapter from your book, Journey to a Blissful Life. I Thank God for allowing you to step in on time to direct me through this journey to empowerment. Juliet A.
