‘Extraordinary Women’ Celebrate Infinite Wisdoms
Three inspiring authors will appear at the Book Festival of the MJCCA, narrated by Nadia Bilchik, along with surprise guests featured in this book about female business leaders.
After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.
As a prelude event to the Book Festival of the MJCCA, author and AJT contributor Robyn Spizman will join two other prominent authors, Edie Fraser and Andi Simon, to present a wisdom-packed tribute to remarkable women and their thoughts, ideas, and insights.
The evening of Oct. 23 will focus on “Extraordinary Women,” which features these three dedicated authors and their new book, “Women Mean Business: Over 500 Insights from Extraordinary Leaders to Spark Your Success.”
Fraser, one of the most influential women in business today, Spizman, New York Times bestselling author and veteran media personality, and Simon, PhD, award-winning corporate anthropologist, and author, will headline the event, which is set to be a special evening with a meaningful goal.
This accomplished trio’s new book shares the page-turning wisdoms from the memorable perspectives of outstanding women.
Spizman shared, “We are honored to have been selected by the Book Festival of the MJCCA, and this is a purposeful evening sharing the wisdom of women. As we elevate and celebrate the outstanding 102 women in this book, the evening will be power-packed, whether you work, volunteer, are a stay-at-home mom or searching for inspiration or wish to meet life-changing women. The book takes a keen look at redefining how each of us wishes to live our lives. It’s about the business of life and these women want to lift other women along the way with their remarkable stories.”
Fraser, a native Atlantan who now resides in Washington, D.C., left quite a dedicated imprint throughout her life while living in Atlanta. Fraser grew up attending The Temple and her parents, Les and Muriel Fraser, owned 15 stores of the popular clothing chain, Casual Corner. Fraser served as the first Jewish female president of The Westminster School (in 1961) and recently received from Westminster the “Most Outstanding Graduate” award.
Fraser, who has spent an entire lifetime devoted to philanthropy and helping women, added, “The women in this book remind us that giving, sharing, and activating others mobilizes people so we all move further together. We believe that with each turn of the page, readers are empowered. This book shares the most inspiring revelations and wisdoms for all women to use in their professional and personal lives.”
Simon adds, “This book features wisdom from a never-before assembled sisterhood of women dedicated to the mission of helping women achieve the most of their potential in professional and personal arenas. The power of this book is this energizing force that women have offered. They offer wise words and deep reflections. Each on their own and together, they are pushing boundaries, smashing myths, and achieving greatness — for others, and for themselves. These 102 women want to enrich you and we authors know that the energy will sustain you. We hope to help women everywhere rise and create the new reality. The book features the top five lessons learned from individual contributors, which includes leaders, entrepreneurs, activists, philanthropists and more.”
The festival’s prelude event will be moderated by the dynamic Nadia Bilchik, an accomplished media professional, former CNN producer, training expert and speaker. Bilchik’s commitment to empowering women, both in their personal and professional lives, is also highlighted in the book.
The three co-authors will speak along with special appearances from some of the women featured in the book, and also a rare assembly of women who are “making a difference.”
The event is set for 7:30 p.m., Oct. 23, at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta, located at 5342 Tilly Mill Road. Tickets are on sale at www.mjcca.org. The event is sponsored by the AJT and will feature a dessert reception.
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