This month I encourage you to consider blooming whereveryouareplanted.Becontentandmakethemost of your current situation. Grow and flourish despite challengesthatareencountered.Challengeswillcertainly comeyourway.Begratefulforallthingswithwhichyou have been blessed. Choose joy over sadness and depressionanddoeverythinginyourpowertotranscend perceivedadversity.
When situations appear to be dismal, look to the hills fromwhenceyourhelpcomesaswehavebeenadvisedto domostofourlives.Obstacleswillcertainlysurface,but keepyourheadheldhighasAlphaKappaAlphawomen andrememberthatourfoundersandchartermembers keptmovingforwardtogettothelightedareas,thetruth, andbetterplaces.Thisiswhytheyarerememberedand loveddecadeslaterbyAlphaXiOmegaWomen.
Remember also that our chapter is axiomatic in the serviceitprovidestoallmankindintheDFWmetroplex. Asweapproachour96thchapteranniversary,reflecton thesignificantaccomplishmentsofthischapter.Weare resilient and tenacious! Stay focused on the mission, vision,andpurposeofthisillustriousorganization.
StrongSororsdon’twaitforinspiration theybecomeit.Theyarefearless,purposedriven,anddeterminedtocreateopportunitiesforothers.Theytransformfailures intolessons,heartbreakintohealing,andcelebratetheirprogressateverystage.At chapter meetings, take time to honor trailblazing Sorors who have paved the way throughleadership,innovation,andservice.Invitethemtosharetheirstories what motivatedthem,thechallengestheyfaced,andhowthey’veimpactedothers.
Capture their legacy by taking a photo with a chapter trailblazer and writing a meaningful story about their contributions. Recognizing theirjourneynotonlycelebratestheir achievementsbutalsoinspiresothers to follow in their footsteps. By uplifting these phenomenal women, we strengthen our bonds of sisterhoodandcontinuethelegacyof excellence. Let’s honor, learn from, and celebrate the trailblazers among us!
Black Brilliance Business Spotlight: Elevating Women Entrepreneurs & The Black Dollar AXiOM. T.I.C.Authentic
Dr. Januari S. Lewis, a graduate of Skyline High School,earnedherDoctorofPharmacydegreefrom XavierUniversityCollegeofPharmacyin2000.She laterservedasaninauguralboardmemberforUNT’s HealthScienceCenter,BaylorScott&WhiteHealth andWellnessCenter,BoardPresidentoftheAmerican Diabetes Association (North Texas), and District ManagerofPharmacyOperations(Walgreens).
In2018,sheleveragedherextensiveexperiencetoscaleherexistingevent management company into a full-service strategic consulting agency. OxiJan, LLC, advises companies on staff training, multi-unit operational standardization, and consults small businesses on business, financial,andmarketingfundamentals.
Dr.Lewisbelievesthat"Entrepreneurshipislivingafewyearsofyourlife likemostpeoplewon’t,soyoucanspendtherestofyourlifelikemost people can't." Committed to fostering entrepreneurship and business acumen,OxiJansponsorsanEntrepreneurSpeakerSeriesinpartnership withDallasCollege.
EarlyinPatricia'scareeraftercollege,shelearnedthe importance of maintaining integrity in business and buildingstrongrelationships.Patriciahasover35years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, and corporate taxes. Her previous role as a CFO/HR Manager enabled her to help business owners successfullyrunandoperatetheirbusinesses.
Today,Patriciaworkswithpersonalclientswhoaresmallbusinessowners. Additionally, as a woman entrepreneur, Patricia is in partnership with other tax preparation companies, collaborating to help the community achievefinancialindependence.
As March unfolds, a month synonymous with Women's History, we reflect on the enduring power of sisterhood within Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Incorporated.Thismonth,wehonorthewomenwho'vepaved theway,theirlegaciesechoinginourownjourneys.Ourbond,rootedin service and scholarship, strengthens with each passing day. Just as the spring equinox brings renewal, our sisterhood rejuvenates our spirits, reminding us of the unwavering support we share. Let us continue to uplift one another, embodying the principles of our founders, and marchingforwardtogetherinunityandpurpose.
Oursisterhoodisn'tastaticentity;it'sadynamicforce,propelledbyshared purpose and unwavering support. "Marching forward" signifies our collectivejourney,notjustasindividuals,butasaunitedfront.It'sabout navigating challenges together, celebrating triumphs as one, and consistentlyliftingeachotherhigher.Thismarchisnotaboutreachinga destination, but about the continuous growth and strengthening of our bondalongtheway.Letusembracethepathahead,knowingthatwith everystep,wearefortifiedbythepowerofoursisterhood.
The month of March is designated as Self-Harm Awareness Month and March 1st is Self-Injury
Awareness Day. While great efforts are being made to fight the stigma associated with mental illness, selfharm, a common symptom associated with mental illness, is difficult to address. Self-harm is not typically a suicide attempt but can increase the risk because of the emotional distress that triggers self-injury.
