The Sky Level Penthouse in Chicago was filed to capacity this past weekend as young women of all ages came out to be engaged, be inspired and be encouraged by leading women and men in the entertainment industry.  The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (www.weenonline.org) were pleased to kick off the 6-city tour beginning in Chicago. The event pulled women from all over Chicago and surrounding areas,was hosted by Terrence J, Host of BET's 106 & Park.
Speakers included: Attorney, Author and Television Host Lauren Lake, the President of the Chicago Urban League Cheryle Jackson, the Chairwoman of WEEN Valeisha Butterfield, Chicago Radio Personality Bionce Foxx, The Mortgage Guru Lynn Richardson, Attorney Dana Orr Williams and Philanthropist Dr. Rachael Ross.
About the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN)
Founded in 2007, the Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network is a worldwide coalition of women, all ages and races, committed to supporting, promoting and defending the balanced, positive portrayal of women in entertainment and society.  Led by Chairwoman Valeisha Butterfield and co-founders Kristi Henderson, Lauren Lake and Sabrina Thompson, WEEN provides entertainment-based, educational programs for its global constituents.  To become a member of WEEN visit www.weenonline.org.
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