January 19, 2012 is the official launch event for Soul by the Pound wellness website designed for African American women. The event will take place from 7pm until 10pm at The Living Room Lounge located at 1100 W. Cermak Rd. The launch of the unique online group will be commemorated with health conscious appetizers, pampering with massages and mini-facials, and smooth tunes. The capstone and highlight of the evening is the honoring of four of Chicago’s most influential African American women in the health and wellness community. The “SoulStar” awardees will participate in a panel discussion about prevalent health issues faced by minority women.
This year’s honorees include:
Dr. Rachael Ross the outspoken relationship and sex specialist. Dr. Ross is a clinical doctor, published writer and frequent guest on Chicago’s morning show “You & Me in the Morning”.
Shay Atkins is the owner of Creative Turkey catering company, boasting of its all turkey and vegetarian fair with flair. Atkins’ company has catered several Chicago organizations such as Chicago Public Schools, The Daley Center Chicago, and The Chicago Urban League.
Dre Everett Nichols is the owner of Dre’s Diesel Dome Fitness, located in Chicago’s South Loop. Nichols is a registered nutritionist but is known for her heart-pumping and attentive fitness classes.
Karyn Calabrese is a successful entrepreneur with of two vegan restaurants, and a holistic healing center located in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. Calabrese is author of “Soak your Nuts: inner healing and outer beauty” and has been featured twice on the Oprah show, The Today Show, Bill Campbell’s “Chicagoing” for 10 years.
The event will be full of great conversation and empowerment. Come out and unlock your inner SoulStar! Tickets can be purchased at soulbythepundlaunchevent.eventbrite.com.
Soul by the Pound is a Chicago based online wellness group, dedicated to empowering African American women through health and wellness education. The online website exclusive membership provides its members with the nutrition plans, recipes, and goal oriented fitness coaching.
BCG is proud to partner with Soul by the Pound on this great event!
