WPIX'S OJINIKA OBIEKWE HOSTS OVER 40 FEMALES

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NETWORKING

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Judy Goss And Ojinika Obiekwe

Over 40 Females, a leading networking platform for women over 40, hosted “Be Inspired,” a networking event at Ivy Restaurant & Grill on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. Judy Goss, Founder & CEO of Over 40 Females and Beth Mercante, COO of Over 40 Females hosted the evening with guest speaker Ojinika Obiekwe, a producer for WPIX of New York City. Guests included Lisa Stone (Finance Expert from Alliance Bernstein), Cappy Devlin (President, Cappy’s Travel International), Susan DeRobertis (Divorce Coach), Helen Powers (Model), Carol Cottrill (Author of “The French Twist”), Regan Wilders (Wilders Group), Linda Parker (Founder, Soulistic Adventures), and Jeanne Thoma (Lonza Inc.).

Along with tasty hors d’oeuvres compliments of Ivy Restaurant & Grill, guests of Over 40 Females™ enjoyed mojitos courtesy of Brugal Rum and signature IvyTinis from Ivy Restaurant & Grill. Guests left with a gift bag including DDF eye serum from celebrity dermatologist Dr. Howard Sobel’s own product line, a hand-etched stone with "Be Inspired" from Adirondack Stoneworks, a signed copy of Carol Cottrill’s "The French Twist", Pureology Perfect 4 Platinum Miracle Filler Treatment and a gift certificate for a complimentary manicure/blow-dry at Angelo David Salon. Also included in the gift bags were treats from Tate’s Bake Shop, Cape Cod Potato Chips and Popchips.

Guests networked and mingled before Founder & CEO of Over 40 Females™, Judy Goss, welcomed everyone to the evening. Judy spoke of how Over 40 Females™ came to fruition when she traveled as a spokesperson for More Magazine. As a spokesperson, she met hundreds of women and heard their stories yet there was not enough room to fit them all in the magazine, which is where her concept of Over 40 Females was born.

“I wanted to bring the pages of More Magazine to life, to give every woman a chance to be heard and connect with each other in person to advance their personal lives and careers with the motto "Connect, Encourage and Inspire."

Judy then introduced guest speaker Ojinika Obiekwe, producer and correspondent for WPIX11 morning news in New York who gave a “Be Inspired” talk. Obiekwe, who had always wanted to be a writer, spoke about being born and raised in Nigeria and how she successfully pursued her dreams to become a journalist. Obiekwe is a firm believer in using self-empowerment to realize personal goals, and believes that “you attract what you are.”

Raffle items given to lucky attendees included a day of beauty at Angelo David Salon, a 60 minute signature facial from La Prairie Spa at the Ritz-Carlton, two tickets to the Broadway show Ann, and a pair of Moda designer sunglasses.

Over 40 Females™ combines education with pampering at every event, along with providing a platform for every woman to stand up and be heard. Events are designed to help women over the age of 40 with personal and professional networking, in order to enhance their lives and careers, while also affording them the opportunity to “Connect, Encourage and Inspire.” Members and non-members also have to opportunity to win raffle prizes as well as receive amazing gift bags.

ABOUT Over 40 Females

Over 40 Females was founded in January 2010 by Judy Goss, a former editor and TV spokeswoman for More Magazine. Judy traveled around the country meeting hundreds of women over the age of 40 who wanted to be heard and celebrated. She created Over 40 Females™ to give women a platform to be heard at live events as well as online, and to network and to encourage, with the motto "Connect, Encourage and Inspire." Not just another networking group, Over 40 Females™ has gotten its members press (TV and editorials), jobs, national speaking opportunities, a $25,000 scholarship, invaluable business connections, education, luxurious pampering, friendships, confidence and so much more. Since the fall of 2011, multiple chapters have been established nationwide to represent women everywhere who are joining this rapidly expanding group.