Powerful Women International News :: "Faith can move mountains"

San Francisco, California — Valeri Bocage is a Katrina survivor. But the word “survivor” is not an adequate descriptive for Valeri's power, determination, grit and indomitable spirit. After losing everything (that's EVERYTHING) thanks to Hurricane Katrina, Valeri has emerged as a force stronger and greater than the wrath of a serious hurricane. With no place to live, Valeri moved to San Francisco and after about 14 months formed an international empowerment group focused on but not limited to women. Powerful Women International offers Empowerment Events for women all over the globe.

Valeri is living proof that, “after losing everything people can rise up and start again with whatever they have, and wherever they are.”

The idea has caught on like wildfire. The inaugural empowerment gathering was so popular in San Francisco, it is being held in San Francisco every quarter and beginning to be held in other cities. The cities scheduled are Houston, Texas; New Orleans, Louisiana; Merced, California and New York, New York for 2007.

Plans are being made for Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Tel Aviv, Israel; Kenya, Africa and Bangalore, India for 2008 with other cities on the horizon. Valeri's network has spread with dynamic passion and receptivity and keeps growing.

The events are geared towards women professionals and business owners with the intention of taking them to the next level of their lives. Ms. Bocage believes that by empowering women to live their dream, we will also empower the entire world.

“I believe once a woman is fulfilled and living her dreams she becomes vibrant. She will then make a huge difference for her family and her community." We ask that each city continue the events to empower women every quarter, and for each city to take on a community to empower. For example, the Powerful Women International Team in Houston has decided to work with The Mission of Yahweh, a battered women shelter and one men's shelter.”

As the seeds of greatness are in each of us, PWI's Empowerment events provide a forum for bringing out ideas, creativity and partnerships for making a difference on the planet.

Powerful Women International is an Empowerment Group that brings women together to enhance, empower, educate and expand their lives with the purpose of strengthening their families and the community! PWI believes that women are the cornerstones of our world and by strengthening and empowering women; we can make a powerful difference in the world! PWI seeks to inspire and assist women in meeting their goals and aspirations with joy and fulfillment through networking, brainstorming, community service, workshops, luncheons and other special functions.

Powerful Women International (PWI) creates powerful platforms for connecting women, igniting passions and creating breakthroughs. Our tagline of “Empowering Women to Empower the World” exemplifies our commitment to making the world a better place through women’s passion and purpose. Our programs enhance, empower, educate and expand women’s lives to assist them in discovering their fullest potential, unleash their passion and overcome obstacles to achieve their dreams and goals in life.

PWI believes that when women are connected to their purpose and passion in life and accomplish their dreams, they will better their families and communities, ultimately, making the world a better place. We also believe by empowering women we naturally empower families and communities.

Formed in 2006, PWI has a global presence that continues to expand to new cities and countries. Based in San Francisco-Bay Area, California, PWI-Connections have been formed or are forming in 30 cities and in over 6 countries. Our goal is to have PWI-Connections in every major city in the world.

PWI empowers, inspires and assists women leaders and those aspiring to become leaders to produce breakthrough results in meeting their goals and aspirations through our networking, empowerment events, workshops, social gatherings, sharing of experiences, information, online forums and teleclasses.

PWI’s events are packed with quality motivational, inspirational, resourceful speakers, networking, exhibits, leadership training and mentoring.

PWI also adopts community-based non-profit and grass roots organizations to assist them in a) reaching their goals and b) providing services to their community.

Our Vision is that Powerful Women International is a leader for empowering women to live their dreams beyond expectancy, thereby empowering families and communities to prosper worldwide.

PWI was founded by Valeri Bocage who lost everything she owned in Hurricane Katrina except her indomitable spirit and vision for empowering women. Now living in San Francisco, California, Valeri has assembled a team of incredible, passionate professionals who have joined her in bringing her dream to reality while working on their own dreams.

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Empowerment Events & Workshops for Women