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- 1. GabrielleJ. WilliamsENTREPRENEUR | AUTHOR | JEWELRY DESIGNER | SPEAKER
2. GabrielleJ. Williamsph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] GabrielleGabrielle Jordan Williams became an entrepreneur and speaker atthe age of 9 and author at the age of 11. She began creating jewelryat the age of 7 after watching an instructional video on YouTube.Since then, she has aggressively pursued her craft with the passionof a seasoned pro.Founded in 2009, Gabrielles Maryland-based jewelry company,Jewelz of Jordan, sells beautiful fashion jewelry for both womenand girls with a focus on mother-daughter matching jewelry.A motivational speaker and author of the book The Making of aYoung Entrepreneur - A Kids Guide To Developing The Mind-Set ForSuccess, Miss Williams loves promoting entrepreneurship and theimportance of pursuing ones dreams. She continues to be a soughtafter speaker for youth events, youth entrepreneurship workshops,and radio shows.GABRIELLE JORDAN Gabrielle is in the sixth grade where she consistently maintained aWILLIAMS3.30 GPA or better. She is a member of the Future Business Lead-ers of America and is a Peer Mediator. 3. GabrielleJ. Williamsph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] the CEOGabrielle is a young lady that knows what she wants in life. With hergoals on becoming a gemologist, international speaker, bestsellingauthor and philanthropist, she is wasting no time in taking action.This impressive business owner runs her company with the supportof her staff and family members. Gabrielle may be 12 years old butentrepreneurship is nothing new for her. She comes from a line ofentrepreneurs dating back five consecutive generations. Gabrielleserves as a ray of hope for our future generation, and her inspira-tional Dreaming Big message is infectious, and leaves those shecomes across dreaming bigger than they ever thought possible.Well at first when my Mom gave me the book I wasnt going to read it,but she gave me no option so I started reading it and Im glad that I didbecause I couldnt put it down! I actually took the book to school to Gabrielle participating inshare with my friends both male & female. Thanks Gabrielle for chal-the Rainbow PUSH Coali-lenging me to be a better businessman.tion Media and Telecommu-~ DJ Rolls Royce Jarrett (Age 11) nications Symposium withRev. Jesse Jackson Washing-ton, DC - Nov 2011 4. GabrielleJ. Williamsph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] Gabrielle the Speaker SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS Featured Speaker Young Girls Entrepreneurship Workshop by Moms R The Best (Nov 2010) Keynote Speaker Julias day her way Young Entrepreneur Conference (April 2011) Speaker She Counts: Equipped Girl Mind, Body and Purse Conference (Oct 2011) Featured Author The Literacy Council of Prince Georges County Sweat Reads Campaign at Barnes & Nobles (Oct 2011) Gabrielle Williams is an inspiration and a role model to all young girls! She has shown my five-year-old that anything is possible no matter how old you are, even owning your own business. Thanks to Gabrielles guid-Gabrielle speaking at the 2011 ance and leadership, my daughter has started her own all-natural bug-Women Owned & Managed En- spray business and is using her profits to buy herself a trip to Disneyterprise Network (W.O.M.E.N) World. Gabrielles independence and creativity are contagious.Conference at Morgan State.~ Dayna Edwards 5. GabrielleJ. Williamsph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] theAuthorWhen Gabrielle started making jewelry at the age of 9, she neverthough it would lead her to becoming an author and inspire thelives of children and adults alike. Gabrielles aim in writing herbook, The Making of a Young Entrepreneur: A Kids Guide To When I was a youngster I learned early that if you wantedDeveloping The Mind-Set for Success, is to help kids build suc- a bike or other goodies, you needed to be willing to work for them! I had a paper route and a dog walking service and THE MAKING OF A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR eventually bought the bike of my dreams. I share that story to let you know that this book is a terrific book by a terrific young lady who is going to make us all say Wow! Gabriellecess by applying time-tested principles, which she presents to is a little force of nature who I know will eclipse many of the accomplishments of many older entrepreneurs because not only is she doing business, but she has taken it another level by reading business books as a child and now writing a businessthem in their own language. The book is a golden display of the book, before her teens years! Read this book and share it with others, and you too will be inspired and empowered!~ WILLIE JOLLEY Award Winning Speaker and Media Personality, andheart of a young girl who wants to see people reach their full po- Best Selling Author of A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback and An Attitude of Excellence! THE MAKING OF A YOUNGENTREPRENEUR The Making of a Young Entrepreneur is geared toward helping kids GABRIELLE J. WILLIAMStential by refusing to be spectators of their own dreams. build a solid business foundation using the same principles the author employed when she started her own business at age 9. Her aim is to help kids forge true success by applying time-tested principles, which she presents to them in their own language. This book is a golden display of the heart of a young girl who wants to see people reach their full potential by refusing to be spectators of their own dreams! A Kids Guide To DevelopingThe Mind-Set For Success Sign up on either website to receive great business building tips and other resources for kids. www.JewelzofJordan.comGABRIELLE J. WILLIAMS www.GabrielleJWilliams.comMaking of a Young Entrepreneur is a must read! Gabrielle has hit themark on a wide range of fundamental tips, strategies, and exercisesthat will equip youth who are contemplating entrepreneurship sure suc-cess. Gabrielles passion for her business at a young age shines througheach page of the book and is simply refreshing. The content is easy tocomprehend, yet, possess the impact of a seasoned entrepreneur...~ Cheryl Wood Author, Motivational Speaker & Small Business Coach 6. GabrielleJ.Williams ph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] www.jewelzofjordan.comFor Immediate ReleaseContact Information:Marcella Mollon-Williams | phone: [email protected] | www.JewelofJordan.comEleven Year Old Author And CEO Of Jewelz Of Jordan Releases Book And Receives Prestigious AwardGabrielle Jordan Williams, is the eleven year old CEO of Jewelz of Jordan and author of a new booktitled "The Making Of A Young Entrepreneur - A kids guide to developing the mind-set for success".World Wide Web November 26, 2011 Gabrielle Jordan Williams may be young, but she already cel-ebrated a milestone with her book signing and launch party on Saturday, September 24th for TheMaking of a Young Entrepreneur,Gabrielle began making jewelry at the age of seven after watching an instructional video on YouTube.Since that time she has aggressively pursued her craft, and has done so with the passion of a seasonedpro. Her new book was released August 2011 and the Launch Party will be at Signature Blue Events 337Brightseat Road Landover, Maryland on Saturday, September 24, 2011.Jewelz of of Jordan was founded in 2009 by (then) 9 year old entrepreneur Gabrielle J Williams. Jewelzof Jordan is a Maryland based custom jewelry business specializing in beautiful jewelry for mothers andtheir daughters. The focus of Jewelz of Jordan is to express the elegance in every lady at any age. Gabri-elle Jordan Williams wrote this book to encourage kids to become business owner and to dream big.Gabrielle has raised the bar for aspiring entrepreneurs of any age. Although her message is for kids,adults cant help but be motivated and inspired when listening to her speak. "I want to help kids get ahead start in life with business and encourage them to not be spectators but to fully pursue their dreams"states Gabrielle.Gabrielle Jordan Williams has a vibrant future ahead and is off to a powerful start as she has been award-ed and named as Rising Star Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the prestigious Entrepreneurs and Pro-fessionals Network (EPNET) Legacy Awards 2011 and recognized by the Mayor of the City of BaltimoreLearn more about both events by visiting the following pages: Awards event details: http://youtu.be/YdhfKsQXX3IBook signing details: http://gabriellejwilliams.com. ### 7. GabrielleJ. Williamsph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] the DesignerFrom the time Gabrielle Williams (the girl with the diamond inher eye) was old enough to open her eyes, she had an attraction tothe shiny things in life. Her love for gems and stones was innate, asshe started making jewelry using lost and broken gems she wouldfind on the playground. As her skills developed, she began sellingto friends and family until 2010 when she began officially launchedher jewelry business, Jewelz of Jordan, and began vending at semi-nars and workshops.Jewelz of Jordans flagship collection is the Mommy & Me line,consisting elegantly designed matching jewelry for Moms andtheir daughters. The purpose of the collection is to help strengthenthe relationship between mothers and daughters and develop with-in each girl the sense of beauty and elegance at any age.Recently I wore one of Gabrielles designs to an international formal galaand received compliments from so many people. It was a perfect additionto my jewelry collection and can fit so many gowns and dresses I own.Truly, the set is one favorites! She may have to create a duplicate for me!..~ L. Denise Jackson Professional Author and Speaker 8. GabrielleJ.Williams ph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] www.jewelzofjordan.comGabrielle in the MediaGabrielle has been featured in the following media outlets:(LINKS ARE CLICKABLE)RADIONPR Metro ConnectionSet It In MotionThe Dynamic Daphne ShowTBA LoungeThe Understanding HerStory PodcastInterviews with Black EntrepreneursDr Empowerment ShowPRINTExaminer.comNetworking NewsGospeltix.comGazette.comGovernor Martin OMalleyGabrielle and her brother, Danielparticipating in the Maryland TELEVISIONMade Easy 2012 Symposium on WBALTV11Job Creation with MarylandsFOX5 DCGovernor. NBC 4 9. GabrielleJ. Williamsph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] on GabrielleRECOGNITIONS2011 EPNET Rising Star Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award2011 EPNET Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund AwardRecognized As One Of The Most Influential Community LeadersBy Sharpermind Consultants 20112011 Certificate of Recognition by Mayor StephanieRawlings-Blake of the City of Baltimore, MDParticipant in the 31st Annual Edition of the Aetna AfricanAmerican History Calendar (April 2012)Gabrielle with Cathy Hughesat the Verizon Small Busi-ness Empowerment Seriesin Washington, DC 10. GabrielleJ.Williamsph: 240-257-2839 | e: [email protected] Contact GabrielleFor press related inquiries or if you are interested inbooking Gabrielle for a future speaking engagementand vending opportunities, contact us at 240-257-2839or send an email to [email protected]: jewelzofjordanFacebook: jewelzofjordan Twitter: jewelzofjordanYou Tube: jewelzofjordanGabrielleJ. Williams ENTREPRENEUR AUTHORJEWELRY DESIGNER SPEAKER