CAN... YOU.... FEELLLLLLLLL ITTTTTTTTT!!!! I definitely can. Im truly feeling EMPOWERED!!! Amir Windom here.... Some of you may know me from my Bad Boy days... Some may know me from Def Jam-Kanye West days... Some may recognize me from my Atlantic Records-T.I., B.o.B., Trey Songz, Lupe Fiasco Days... Those things don't matter right now... Right now what matters is the amazing things that are happening on the 2010-2011 UNCF Empower Me Tour. Having the pleasure of being a speaker on this year's tour has been a blessing and life changing.
For some reason... As I’ve reached a certain level in my career, people assume that I don't want to learn anymore or I know it all. Maybe because I do spend a great deal of time doing speaking engagements, giving artist and people my opinion on music, etc. Pretty much I'm in a teaching role a lot of times... But, where do you think I get all that knowledge from?? LEARNING AND LISTENING!!
Having the luxury to sit on panels and spend quality time with my fellow DOPE (my word for Great) panelists has been an educational and enjoyable experience…. Sitting on panels with brilliant people like my Big Brother Al-Migh-Tee, Warren "The Walking History and Relationship Book" Ballentine, Chef Das Smith showing you how to throw down in the kitchen, or Mo and Kita (Seriously two of the DOPEST women I've met in my 26 years of living) telling you how it is being a SUCCESSFUL BLACK WOMAN in Hollywood... It has truly been a learning experience for me...
Just because I'm sitting on the panel does not mean I have it all figured out. I will always be a student of life and my fellow panelist and tour participants truly have become professors, sister and brothers and life coaches to me. I can only imagine what great impact they're having on the attendees. As I’m sitting on these panels EMPOWERING… you’ll also see me on my phone, jotting down golden nuggets that are coming out of my fellow panelists mouth… As they’re speaking and saying things… All I keep hearing in my head is “MESSAGE”… And I write it down.
We've been to about 5 cities now and at every stop... It gets better and better and better. I've spoken on many tours before, but I can honestly say... The Empower Me Tour has by far been the best one as far as ACCOMPLISHING AND EXECUTING THE MISSION. The tour organizers did a great job of getting speakers who just weren't just coming to talk about their life and their accomplishments. They got individuals who truly are interested in Empowering and Uplifting communities across the country.
Whether your age is 12, 24, 36 or 48... This tour can truly EMPOWER you... Whether you're coming to see the beautiful but shy Tatyana Ali.. Oops... Dont know if I was suppose to reveal she was shy.. But come, because I guarantee by the time you leave, you will realize she's more than just a beautiful face and good actress. She has a brilliant mind... (Hence why my childhood crush has turned into and adult crush…haha)
And ladies... Whether you're just coming to see your childhood or current crush in my Big Bro Malik Yoba... BRING IT ON.... I’m sure you’ve never seen in person the educated, talented, philosophical wise side of Mr. Yoba..... After seeing this side of him, your crush may turn into stalker tendencies... haha.
You can spend some one on one time getting your professional and personal life together with Trent Daniels, Chris Cooper and Craig Stokes.
The incomparable, outspoken, “Don’t say a word or you’ll miss something” Voice of Black America, Jeff Johnson has graced his presence on the tour as well. Jeff Johnson = EMPOWERMENT
And who knows... Ledisi might bless us all and BUST A COUPLE OF NOTES after she EMPOWERS you...
A round of applause for the tour organizers, sponsors who has made this tour possible, everyone who attended our previous stops and everyone that's going to attend the remaining stops!
Long story short... If you're looking to be EMPOWERED, ENTERTAINED, EMPOWERED some more and simply be a part of something great. WAKE UP!! IT'S HERE... THE 2011 UNCF EMPOWER ME TOUR! I AM EMPOWERED!!! ARE YOU?
For some reason... As I’ve reached a certain level in my career, people assume that I don't want to learn anymore or I know it all. Maybe because I do spend a great deal of time doing speaking engagements, giving artist and people my opinion on music, etc. Pretty much I'm in a teaching role a lot of times... But, where do you think I get all that knowledge from?? LEARNING AND LISTENING!!
Having the luxury to sit on panels and spend quality time with my fellow DOPE (my word for Great) panelists has been an educational and enjoyable experience…. Sitting on panels with brilliant people like my Big Brother Al-Migh-Tee, Warren "The Walking History and Relationship Book" Ballentine, Chef Das Smith showing you how to throw down in the kitchen, or Mo and Kita (Seriously two of the DOPEST women I've met in my 26 years of living) telling you how it is being a SUCCESSFUL BLACK WOMAN in Hollywood... It has truly been a learning experience for me...
Just because I'm sitting on the panel does not mean I have it all figured out. I will always be a student of life and my fellow panelist and tour participants truly have become professors, sister and brothers and life coaches to me. I can only imagine what great impact they're having on the attendees. As I’m sitting on these panels EMPOWERING… you’ll also see me on my phone, jotting down golden nuggets that are coming out of my fellow panelists mouth… As they’re speaking and saying things… All I keep hearing in my head is “MESSAGE”… And I write it down.
We've been to about 5 cities now and at every stop... It gets better and better and better. I've spoken on many tours before, but I can honestly say... The Empower Me Tour has by far been the best one as far as ACCOMPLISHING AND EXECUTING THE MISSION. The tour organizers did a great job of getting speakers who just weren't just coming to talk about their life and their accomplishments. They got individuals who truly are interested in Empowering and Uplifting communities across the country.
Whether your age is 12, 24, 36 or 48... This tour can truly EMPOWER you... Whether you're coming to see the beautiful but shy Tatyana Ali.. Oops... Dont know if I was suppose to reveal she was shy.. But come, because I guarantee by the time you leave, you will realize she's more than just a beautiful face and good actress. She has a brilliant mind... (Hence why my childhood crush has turned into and adult crush…haha)
And ladies... Whether you're just coming to see your childhood or current crush in my Big Bro Malik Yoba... BRING IT ON.... I’m sure you’ve never seen in person the educated, talented, philosophical wise side of Mr. Yoba..... After seeing this side of him, your crush may turn into stalker tendencies... haha.
You can spend some one on one time getting your professional and personal life together with Trent Daniels, Chris Cooper and Craig Stokes.
The incomparable, outspoken, “Don’t say a word or you’ll miss something” Voice of Black America, Jeff Johnson has graced his presence on the tour as well. Jeff Johnson = EMPOWERMENT
And who knows... Ledisi might bless us all and BUST A COUPLE OF NOTES after she EMPOWERS you...
A round of applause for the tour organizers, sponsors who has made this tour possible, everyone who attended our previous stops and everyone that's going to attend the remaining stops!
Long story short... If you're looking to be EMPOWERED, ENTERTAINED, EMPOWERED some more and simply be a part of something great. WAKE UP!! IT'S HERE... THE 2011 UNCF EMPOWER ME TOUR! I AM EMPOWERED!!! ARE YOU?
-Amir Windom
A Music Executive, A Student of Life, A Philomath, An EMPOWER-ER, An EMPOWER-EE, A 2011 UNCF Empower Me Tour Speaker
A Music Executive, A Student of Life, A Philomath, An EMPOWER-ER, An EMPOWER-EE, A 2011 UNCF Empower Me Tour Speaker
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