Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s Susan Farris, executive vice president of enterprise experiences, has been inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame. Each of the leaders recognized by WiM have exhibited a commitment to growing the voice of women and creating pathways for them to succeed in the manufacturing industry. Farris and the other honorees will be recognized at an Induction Ceremony and Gala on September 26 at the Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT in San Diego, Ca.

DALTON, Ga., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Shaw Industries Group Inc.’s (Shaw) Susan Farris, executive vice president of enterprise experiences, has been inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame. Each of the leaders recognized by WiM have exhibited a commitment to growing the voice of women and creating pathways for them to succeed in the manufacturing industry. Farris and the other honorees will be recognized at an Induction Ceremony and Gala on September 26 at the Women in Manufacturing SUMMIT in San Diego, Ca.

The WiM Hall of Fame honors women who have made outstanding contributions throughout their careers in manufacturing. Since the WiM Hall of Fame’s debut in 2020, only 47 leaders have been recognized by the Women in Manufacturing® Association, a more than 14,000-member-strong organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in manufacturing.

“Throughout her career, Susan has been a catalyst for progress and has championed diversity and inclusion at every level of leadership – an impact that can be felt at the core of Shaw’s culture,” said Tim Baucom, Shaw’s president and CEO. “Susan helped craft Shaw’s vision of creating a better future for our people, customers and communities, and she lived it by paving the way for generations of leaders to flourish in their careers. I am thrilled to see her recognized among some of the most impressive trailblazers in manufacturing and am honored to work alongside her.”

Farris has been a dynamic and fierce leader at Shaw for more than 30 years. She has held leadership roles in supply chain, retail operations, marketing, communications, philanthropy, sustainability, innovation and customer experience. In 2015, Farris co-founded Shaw’s first associate resource group, Women’s Innovation Network, which prepares and empowers women for successful and impactful careers that foster innovation and growth for the company. Additionally, Farris served on the Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce Executive Board, The Conference Board Communications & Marketing Center Advisory Board and is currently a member of the United Way Women’s Leadership Council.

 ABOUT WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING (WiM)
The Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame recognizes women who have made, or are making, renowned contributions to the manufacturing industry by promoting, supporting, and inspiring women in manufacturing. Inductees will be recognized at an Induction Ceremony & Gala on September 26th at WiM’s annual SUMMIT.

The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to closing the gender gap, increasing the number of women in leadership roles, and inspiring the next generation of women in manufacturing. Proceeds from the gala support WiMEF, a partner organization to Women in Manufacturing (WiM) the only trade association solely dedicated to advancing women who work in manufacturing. For more information about the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame and the 2023 WiM SUMMIT, visit the https://www.wimef.org/women-in-manufacturing-hall-of-fame.

ABOUT SHAW 
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. The company meets its diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. 

Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $7 billion in annual revenue and approximately 20,000 associates worldwide. Headquartered in Dalton, Ga., Shaw has salespeople and/or offices located throughout the U.S. as well as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Vietnam. Visit http://www.shawinc.com for more information. 

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The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces that after an expansive search and in-depth interview process, Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer of Surescripts, was selected as a 2023 EWA.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ –The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) announces the selection of 2023 awardee Melanie Marcus, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer for Surescripts. With over 30 years of experience working at the intersection of marketing, technology, and healthcare, her role of “chief storyteller,” helps people understand how technology unites our fragmented healthcare system. She also currently hosts Surescripts’ award-winning podcast, There’s A Better Way: Smart Talk on Healthcare and Technology.

Ms. Marcus has a robust background as a healthcare marketing, customer experience and strategic executive. She is a creative and visionary leader with a passion for building teams who deliver growth through innovations in brand, thought leadership, lead generation, sales enablement and customer engagement.

“We are thrilled to welcome Melanie with her rich background in marketing and passion for enabling people to excel. There are undeniable synergies between what she has accomplished over her career and the mission of EWA,” said Larraine Segil, Chair and CEO of EWA. “We look forward to drawing from her expertise in our growing network of women!”

“Surescripts pioneered the connectivity and exchange of information between healthcare organizations nationwide—and last year, we supported more than 21 billion exchanges of patient-specific clinical and benefit information,” shared Frank Harvey, Chief Executive Officer of Surescripts. “Through collaboration and engagement across the Surescripts Network Alliance, Melanie has her finger on the pulse of the challenges our customers face and the opportunities we have to bring innovation and expertise to an extremely dynamic marketplace. It’s outstanding to see her sharing her talents with EWA.”

After earning her MBA from Boston University, Ms. Marcus built her career at McKesson, working in strategy, product, and marketing leadership roles for clinical decision support claims editing, case/disease management, and revenue cycle management software solutions. Before that, she held key roles in strategic planning and marketing for Sutter Health in Sacramento, California, and Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Today Ms. Marcus also holds Board seats with The Sequoia Project and The Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer. She also serves as the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Foundation’s National Advisory Council Chair for the Role and Value of the Pharmacist.

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The Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA) is an invitation only peer mentorship organization where high-potential, high-level Exceptional Women from across multiple industries are hand-selected and invested in, to grow, learn, share, and succeed. In addition to the achievement of significant success, the criteria for acceptance include character traits that are defining of the EWA Culture – Kindness, the Spirit of Generosity, Transparency, Gratitude and Willingness to Share their Networks. The Foundation is a powerhouse of peer-to-peer mentoring that provides guidance, deep connection, and leadership, propelling each woman to sustainable success – one woman at a time. The year-long program enables each member to be connected as alumnae for life in the ever-expanding EWA global network, as their fellow women leaders continue to move into positions of significance. Learn more at https://www.exceptionalwomenalliance.com/

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Award recognizes companies and organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to supporting and elevating women in the workplace and the community

MONTCLAIR, N.J.,  Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Violet PR, a leading boutique public relations agency headquartered in Montclair, N.J., is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious NJBIZ Empowering Women Award. This award recognizes companies and organizations that demonstrate exceptional dedication to supporting and elevating women in the workplace and the community.

As a woman-owned business and certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and LGBT Business Enterprise, Violet PR’s commitment to women’s empowerment is one of its core values. Over 90 percent of the agency’s staff are women, and top leadership positions, including President April Mason and Vice President Christina Forrest, are held by accomplished women.

“We are incredibly honored to receive the NJBIZ Empowering Women Award,” said Mason. “Empowering women and promoting gender equality is not just a part of our business model; it’s at the heart of everything we do. We firmly believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for women to thrive and lead within our agency.”

Violet PR’s dedication to empowering women extends beyond its workforce. The agency has implemented initiatives to support women’s professional development, including a mentorship program.

“I am thrilled to accept this award on behalf of our entire team,” said Forrest. “Our commitment to uplifting women is not limited to our workplace; we leverage our media relations expertise to elevate the stories of accomplished women from diverse backgrounds, breaking barriers and fostering a more inclusive narrative.”

Additionally, Violet PR actively combats inequality through its involvement in community endeavors and philanthropic efforts. The agency volunteers with local nonprofits, supports LGBTQ+ rights advocacy and provides pro bono work for organizations serving individuals in need.

Violet PR has garnered numerous accolades, including the “Best Boutique Agency” award from PR News and Bulldog Reporter in 2022. In 2020, April Mason was recognized as an “ROI-NJ Influencer: Women in Business” and named to NJBIZ’s “Best 50 Women in Business” list.

Looking ahead, Violet PR remains committed to nurturing the growth of women in leadership roles within the agency. The company has identified talented women with the potential to become exceptional leaders and plans to provide personalized mentoring and strategic guidance to help them reach their full potential.

The award ceremony took place on August 1, 2023, at The DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset.

To learn more about Violet PR, visit: http://www.violetpr.com.

About Violet PR
Whether it’s rebranding a city, drawing attention to a revitalized neighborhood, or promoting a new sustainable development, Violet PR helps clients make a difference. Through a combination of news stories, social media and compelling content, our New Jersey-based boutique public relations firm helps clients attract more dollars and supporters. Follow Violet PR on Twitter @Violet__PR. For more information visit: http://www.violetpr.com.

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New spirituality book explores the deeper meanings of the Holy Bible and the joy of achieving an “I AM” state of consciousness

POWHATAN, Va., Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Upon reading the Bible, Joellen Saddock discovered that it did not say what she had been taught, but rather offered coded stories designed to teach the reader how to achieve ascension and oneness. Her goal, in writing this book, is to reveal “the mystery that has been kept hidden” by the early infiltration of churches (Colossians 1:26). She hopes that by presenting a new, and more empowering, interpretation that more people will wake up to their divine nature and expand the love and light available on the earth plane.

In “Christian Awakening” (published by Balboa Press), Saddock narrates a coming-of-age story about the way she discovered answers to all her tough religious questions. She leaves no stone unturned as she asks hard questions like: How can God be both punishing and forgiving? How can a loving God—whom Jesus said is better than earth parents — condemn His children to an eternity of torture? And why would an omniscient God need his people to prove their loyalty through human sacrifice? She brings logic, deductive reasoning, and hope back into religion as she reconfigures the ancient scriptures to paint an entirely different picture about God. Her personal accounts demonstrate how God’s law is actively working in everyone’s lives to teach and improve everyone. More than anything, her story is about man’s latent mountain-moving potential that has, until now, been obscured by religious hypocrites.

This book explores the deeper meanings of the Holy Bible, how it parallels other religions, and shares the message of a loving unity between all of God’s people. Saddock prods the reader to set aside the idea that man begins and ends in the confines of his own skin and suggests a broader perspective of what it means that men—of all religious backgrounds—are given “one spirit to drink” (1 Corinthians 12:13).

Through an intense scrutinization of many different translations, interwoven between riveting personal experiences, a new message of religious tolerance emerges. Offering a fascinating perspective on Christ’s death, Saddock leaves the readers at the crossroads of the divine, suggesting that the time has come to take each other by the hand and greet the dawn of “a new earth in which righteousness dwells” together as one united people. (2 Peter 3:13).

“As more and more people are becoming disillusioned with the idea of an angry, punishing God, this book shatters and rebuilds that concept using the actual Bible to do it,” Saddock says. When asked what she wants readers to take away from the book, she answers, “That they can live a life of tremendous joy, and that they feel empowered to create whatever they want out of life.” For more details about the book, please visit https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/837535-christian-awakening

“Christian Awakening”
By Joellen Saddock
Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227176
Softcover | 6 x 9in | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227152
E-Book | 300 pages | ISBN 9798765227169
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About the Author
Joellen Saddock resides in Virginia with her husband and four children. Although raised in a Christian household, she often found herself on the outside of religion looking in. Her story is a coming-of-age story about the way she discovered the answers to her tough religious questions. More than anything, her story exemplifies how God’s law works to multiply one’s desires and create a life of possibilities.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with the worldwide self-publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 844-682-1282 today.

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“I wanted my book to be a starting point for anyone to engage Christianity and a resource that will equip believers to live out their faith authentically.”

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (PRWEB)
July 31, 2023

There may be many individuals who are searching for answers and seeking a genuine connection with their spiritual beliefs. Whether a seeker, a new believer, or someone looking to renew their faith journey, author Command Sgt. Maj. Demetris Prewitt provides a starting point with his new book, “Square 1: Bible Study for Christian Foundations.”

In it, Prewitt describes what the Bible teaches, why Christians believe it, and how to follow Jesus. The book brings foundational biblical doctrine to life, through plain language, imagery, and challenging application questions for group discussion.

“I wrote the book to bridge the discipleship gap between foundational Christian doctrine and practical life in modern society,” Prewitt said. “The kingdom of God needed a book for the modern reader; one clearly explaining what the Bible teaches in plain language and organized, thematically, in a way today’s readers take in information.”

In addition, Prewitt touches on contemporary challenges such as God and science, human rights, and personal identity, while addressing critical questions. To achieve an engaging environment in his book, he aims to educate his readers, through a visually appealing layout as a discipleship tool to learn about Christianity.

“Many discipleship guides are too long and uninteresting, too shallow to explain the faith, or not relevant because they fail to address the deep concerns for the normal person,” Prewitt said. “I wanted my book to be a starting point for anyone to engage Christianity and a resource that will equip believers to live out their faith authentically.”

“Square 1: Bible Study for Christian Foundations.”

By Demetris Prewitt

ISBN: 9781664260610 (softcover); 9781664260610 (electronic)

Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

A Christian leader, apologist, and author currently serving in the Active Duty Army as a Command Sergeant Major, Demetris Prewitt was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Ala., and joined the U.S. Army in 2003 as an Intelligence Analyst. He came to Christ in 2012 and planted several bible studies in various locations while deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, Jordan, Turkey, and several military installations. Today, he is the CEO of Square 1: Christian Ministries, a leadership training and organizational strategy ministry aimed at empowering Christian leaders, mobilizing small groups, and establishing churches in the patterns offered by the New Testament. He is married to his wife Kiameshea and is a father to his two children. To learn more, please visit https://square1biblestudy.online/.

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Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles: Second Edition by Shelly P. Emerson

TUCSON, Ariz. (PRWEB)
July 31, 2023

Shelly P. Emerson has enjoyed the therapeutic effects of coloring, puzzles, and mazes, and often used them to rest while recovering from her epileptic seizures. These periods of rest and recovery incentivized her to indulge her creativity, and she began creating puzzles and mazes with her own personal touch. She has recently released the newest edition of her puzzle book, “Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles: Second Edition.”

Designed to help readers dig deeper into God’s word, “Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles” shares bible verses, as well as brief messages accompanying each puzzle. Each puzzle is contained within recognizable shapes with unique topics, all hand drawn by Emerson.

“When I first started creating puzzles, they didn’t have any specific themes,” Emerson said. “After a few college art courses I learned that art has themes. After that I began to find inspiration from music, movies, and the power of prayer.”

As a born again Christian, Emerson wants to encourage readers of all ages to grow a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ and the Heavenly Father.

“I am not letting my epilepsy control my life,” Emerson said. “Jesus has been walking with me and guiding me daily since I opened the door of my heart and let him in. My book helps share his message of salvation and eternal life.”

Emerson plans to continue sharing her creativity and messages with readers in future maze and puzzle books.

“Spiritual Mazes & Puzzles: Second Edition”

By Shelly P. Emerson

ISBN: 9781664272835 (softcover); 9781664272828 (electronic)

Available at Westbow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Shelly P. Emerson became born again Christian four years after receiving an epilepsy diagnosis. She credits her epilepsy as a source of her creativity. While recovering from a seizure she found that coloring was a therapeutic experience for her and over the years channeled her creativity into maze and puzzle books. To learn more, please visit http://www.authorsspirit.com.

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Sick of Singleness by Harmony Claire

ANTIOCH, Tenn. (PRWEB)
July 17, 2023

Author Harmony Claire wants to challenge the popular narrative surrounding singleness as a Christian. In her new book, “Sick of Singleness: A Biblical Guide to Breaking Free and Finding Love,” she utilizes her theological education and experience with prolonged singleness to help readers shed the traditional narratives and experience true connection.

“My love life was ‘stuck on red’ for years,” Claire said. “I had faithfully done whatever popular Christian culture touted as God’s way to do romance. I read the books, made the promises, quoted the mantras, and joined the movements. To my surprise, instead of being promptly paraded down the aisle by white doves praising my faithfulness, I found myself securely stuck at the singleness redlight for nearly a decade.”

Claire not only walks readers through her personal experience, she also provides biblical evidence to help readers take control of their own personal narrative. Many readers may recognize Claire’s references to the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) that was introduced to pop culture via the Dugger family, their series of TV shows and the more recent documentary, “Shiny Happy People.” “Sick of Singleness” acknowledges the influence of IBLP on ministry and how its principles can be credited with helping to trap people in unwanted singleness.

“These ultra-conservative purity culture teachings do more harm than good,” Claire said. “Extrabiblical doctrines have distorted popular Christian culture’s romance narrative. We choose to rely on human leaders to spoon-feed us doctrines, instead of doing the hard work of digging into the scriptures ourselves. We fail to measure their teachings against God’s actual word. Even the most well-intentioned leaders are not without error or above deception.”

Claire wants readers to understand their personal responsibility to challenge faulty theology, and to take initiative to change their lives.

“Sick of Singleness: A Biblical Guide to Breaking Free and Finding Love”

By Harmony Claire

ISBN: 9781664287051 (softcover); 9781664287068 (hardcover); 9781664287044 (electronic)

Available at WestBow Press, Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the author

Harmony Claire holds a Master of Arts in Christian education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She spent most of her career in student ministry until she embarked on her most challenging of callings, becoming a wife and mom of three young boys. She currently resides in Nashville, Tenn., where she is pursuing a second master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. To learn more, please visit http://www.harmonyclaire.com.

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