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GOODY BOOK 2022 AWARDS

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WINNER of 2022 GOODY BOOK AWARD for WOMEN IN BUSINESS Just announced! To recognize authors making a difference with words, the Annual Goody Business Book Awards announces 111 Award-Winner Authors for 2022, including 57 Winners and 54 Finalists in 45 book categories and 10 genres. With hundreds of nominations from around the world, these awards are being presented by Goody PR to shine a light on outstanding books. “With 46+ million books now published on Amazon, we are excited to spotlight these exceptional books and help authors stand out as Award-Winning Authors within their niche area of expertise,” explains Goody Business Book Awards Founder Liz H Kelly. What makes these book awards unique is that they honor 100% social impact books. HOW the author’s book is helping others (save money, eat healthier, invest in real estate, start a company, educate readers on tips, inspire readers, be a better leader, provide entrepreneur tips, and many more impacts) is highlighted next to their award on the Goody Business Book Awards – AWARDS pages by category. #GoodyBusinessBookAwards  available to buy on Amazon FLYING BY THE SEATS OF THEIR SKIRTSgratitude_attitude.jpg We are grateful for all of you for all you have done to build our community of kindness. We are also grateful for all of you who were bold enough to share your story and inspire others. Because of you our book was the winner of this prestigious award. All Award-Winning Authors were selected by a panel of marketing and communications judges based on their book quality and impact. This is an award for all who by sharing their story made an impact! At this time of the year we pause to celebrate, to express gratitude and remind ourselves of the impact we all can make by sharing our stories and supporting others.   PINKK Powerfully Inspiring Networking and Knowledge with Kindness.   We are in the business of kindness. We will do this through women sharing real stories and their journeys while providing inspiration, networking, coaching, mentoring and events with knowledge/ resources designed to help women and girls from all walks of life succeed to make an impact in the world with kindness.

PINKK WOMEN OF THE YEAR 2022

We also announced our PINKK WOMEN of the YEAR!

This was based on the pillars of PINKK: Inspiration, Networking, Knowledge and KINDNESS and how they have made an impact in the community with their actions. Last year’s winner Tita Arroyo representing co winner Debby Peters did the honors! TO NOMINATE here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaNrIMYC6lu9_ql5Ejg_ohpzJ6AKTwv3oHnuYHmo81Pc2w1w/viewform?usp=sf_link

And the winner is… Jill Brown

 Lt. Jill Brown is a Public Affairs Officer assigned to the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) in Millington, Tennessee. She is the Executive Engagement Department Head responsible for coordinating executive outreach for Senior Leaders. She arrived at NAVCO in 2020 and previously served with the United States Fleet Forces Command.

While serving with USFF for five years, she participated in several high-profile exercises worldwide, supported hurricane relief efforts, and oversaw the public affairs desk in the Maritime Operations Center. She prepared daily briefs for the USFF Commander, a 4-Star Admiral that were critical to operational analysis and influencing the decision-making process.

Lt. Brown was selected as a Media Relations Officer assigned to Joint Task Force-National Capital Region supporting both the 58th and 59th Presidential Inaugurations. She facilitated numerous media engagements, media roundtable event, and a press conference that was nationally televised.

She was selected as a direct commission Public Affairs Officer in August 2013 and completed Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland, in 2014.

Brown began her Naval Reserve career in 1992 as an enlisted naval aircrewman assigned to VR-59 at Naval Air Station Dallas, Texas. She continued her flying career for more than 20 years transporting military members and cargo worldwide. She supported humanitarian missions to New Orleans immediately following Hurricane Katrina.

Her personal awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal (two awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal (two awards), Navy Achievement Medals (six awards), Navy Good Conduct Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious, Service Medal Silver Star, National Defense Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Saint Leo University and has earned event and program management certifications from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She also holds the Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) certification. She recently completed a Project Management Certification Course in 2021 to help prepare for the PMP certification.

As a civilian, Jill Brown is a Flight Attendant for United Airlines based at Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia for more than 20 years. She was previously a management employee for United Airlines in Chicago, working in the employee engagement department. She recently affiliated with Conference Direct as a Global Project Manager with the conference management team.

She led our PINKK Military Panel and was a leadership mentor in our 2022 Mentoring Program and was an active and kind participant in so many PINKK events!

Wow! Thank you JILL for all you do!

JILL’s NOTE TO ALL following acceptance:

Dear PINKK members,

I’m speechless and truly honored to be the PINKK woman of the year. I am still in shock and would have never imagined that it would be me. I’m sad I was not there to receive this honor at the event, but I can’t think of a better person to represent me than Tita Arroyo (my dear friend and life coach). I want to thank Athena Golianis and the PINKK members for their support and friendship, and know how much it means to me. PINKK is an organization where women support each other and show unwavering kindness. Since being a PINKK member, I’ve gained more self-confidence with public speaking and opened up about my journey in life. The opportunity to lead a mentoring session about ‘achieving career balance’ was an experience I’ll always cherish, and I hope to share it with more people. I will not miss next year’s PINKK event and am excited to pass the torch to another amazing woman. Here’s to an exciting & productive 2023 to continue making a difference in the world.

With love & gratitude

Jill Brown

PINKK Founder NEW December 2021 PODCAST: Brave Women @ Work

Learn about the Power of Brand Storytelling and the proven tools used by successful big brands with the experience of marketer and President of AGW Idea Group. Learn how that applies to your personal brand to be successful in all areas of your life and professionally!

Brave Women at Work

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-48-build-your-brand-story-with-athena-golianis/id1547856593?i=1000542321920

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9iYW5rb253b21lbi5saWJzeW4uY29tL3Jzcw/episode/ZTA1NmJhM2ItZDI3MC00N2ZmLTgxODUtOGEyOGE3NTEyNjk1?sa=X&ved=0CAQQ8qgGahgKEwiA1_zkvqn0AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwgE

Check it out!

Our founder, Athena Golianis, was interviewed on Comcast Newsmakers and her segment (promoting PINKK!) was be aired on October 28, 2019 on Comcast TV.

To View:

  • Go to On Demand
  • Get Local
  • Comcast Newsmakers
  • Or, to view the segment NOW online, please just click here for video Comcast Newsmakers. 

Keep in touch with our weekly newsletter and PINKK on POINTS! Updates on events, special promotions, and our book!

STORY TELLING and KINDNESS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!
Our popular book is now out in paperback! Proceeds go to PINKK programming so please consider purchasing and supporting our community. We are donating to libraries and is available in book stores now, Just ask or order online from your favorite book store.

CLICK HERE: available to buy on Amazon

FLYING BY THE SEATS OF THEIR SKIRTS Have you wondered how your personal story can affect and inspire others? Flying by the Seats of Their Skirts is a collection of stories from real women that do just that.In addition to inspiring you, we hope the book will also perhaps cause you to pause, reflect, and go ahead and write your own story. Be transparent, vulnerable and truthful as you share it with the world! Flying by the Seats of Their Skirts includes…

  •  A captivating story in each chapter, written by a woman using one word that currently defines how she is showing up in the world. 
  • Stories with a foundation in kindness via topics like resilience, gratitude, bravery, perseverance, giving, hunger, passion, positivity and more.
  • Empowering you with the knowledge that the same challenges we all face will continue when good capable women do nothing. These stories break that mold.
  • True stories that are real, raw, and powerful. They’re here for you—with great love. Break out and share your true self with the world!
  • Here are the tools to help you do all of that and more. So, come fly with us and let’s soar together! 

You can purchase here:available to buy on Amazon

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February

  • February 28, Series 4, Number 9: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – Becky Blanton: https://conta.cc/2JL17RG
  • February 21, Series 4, Number 8: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – TEW: https://conta.cc/2O5AUQa
  • February 14, Series 4, Number 7: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – Sharlene Jones: https://conta.cc/2UO3Ekc
  • February 7, Series 4, Number 6: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – Kathy Jo Van: https://conta.cc/2woBV0c

January

  • January 31, Series 4, Number 5: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – Tita Arroyo: https://conta.cc/3c2BHLr
  • January 24, Series 4, Number 4: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – Danielle Swanson: https://conta.cc/2UMAMZt
  • January 17, Series 4, Number 3: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – Nancy Reid: https://conta.cc/3b06to9
  • January 10, Series 4, Number 2: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – Alison Egan: https://conta.cc/34fhQpu
  • January 3, Series 4, Number 1: Women’s Powerful Real Stories Centered in Kindness – Melissa G. Wilson: https://conta.cc/3bY4Nvm

Kick off 2020 with our newsletter here: https://conta.cc/2T1yBkv

STORY TELLING and KINDNESS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!
Our popular book is now out in paperback! Proceeds go to PINKK programming so please consider purchasing and supporting our community. We are donating to libraries and getting into bookstores next in Q1.

CLICK HERE: available to buy on Amazon

FLYING BY THE SEATS OF THEIR SKIRTS Have you wondered how your personal story can affect and inspire others? Flying by the Seats of Their Skirts is a collection of stories from real women that do just that.In addition to inspiring you, we hope the book will also perhaps cause you to pause, reflect, and go ahead and write your own story. Be transparent, vulnerable and truthful as you share it with the world! Flying by the Seats of Their Skirts includes…

  •  A captivating story in each chapter, written by a woman using one word that currently defines how she is showing up in the world. 
  • Stories with a foundation in kindness via topics like resilience, gratitude, bravery, perseverance, giving, hunger, passion, positivity and more.
  • Empowering you with the knowledge that the same challenges we all face will continue when good capable women do nothing. These stories break that mold.
  • True stories that are real, raw, and powerful. They’re here for you—with great love. Break out and share your true self with the world!
  • Here are the tools to help you do all of that and more. So, come fly with us and let’s soar together! 

You can purchase here:available to buy on Amazon

We are proud to announce the release of the new book Flying by the Seat of Their Skirts by our founder, Athena Golianis Walker! Available in paperback NOW on Amazon!

Check it out!

Our founder, Athena Golianis, was interviewed on Comcast Newsmakers and her segment (promoting PINKK!) was be aired on October 28, 2019 on Comcast TV.

To View:

  • Go to On Demand
  • Get Local
  • Comcast Newsmakers
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