The mission of I AM Michelle Obama.com is to increase the awareness of positive images and beliefs of women and girls by identifying with the “American Dream” as exemplified through the image and life of the First Lady to the 44th President of the United States, Michelle Obama. I AM Michelle Obama.com inspires women and girls to live a better life through:
• COMMUNITY SERVICE
• SELF-EMPOWERMENT
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• POLITICAL AWARENESS

Find more photos like this on IAMMichelleObama.com I AM Michelle Obama...Michelle Obama is ME....I am educated and career oriented, I love my family and believe in the importance of a strong foundation, I am a best friend to many sisterfriends and I thank God for the strong bond between positive women, I respect myself and I respect others, I cry and I laugh but lately I rejoice in the image of a woman who exemplifies not only ME but my mother, grandmother, aunt and friends, I struggle yet I am strong, I have many dreams that I am determined to see to fruition, I have hope in a positive future, I am a woman of God who has faith the size of a mustard seed, I am an American woman who dreams the American Dream, not only for myself but, one day, for my children and their children...you see I too am Michelle Obama and Michelle Obama is ME!! WHAT DOES THE LIFE OF MICHELLE OBAMA REPRESENT FOR YOU?

Andrieka J. Austin (“AJ”) is a Columnist, Fashion Jewelry Designer, Teacher, Entrepreneur, and the Founder/CEO of A.J. Fashion & Design (AJFAD) www.ajfad.com, and Journey Girl www.journeygirl.org. She was destined to become an entrepreneur by having determination and ambition at a young age. She is strengthened daily by having faith in GOD and confidence in herself and her work. Born and raised in Douglasville, GA, she received her college education from Clark Atlanta University, Georgia Perimeter College and Georgia State University studying Biology, Community Psychology and Latin American Studies. She is also a 2007 Graduate of the Goodwill Industries’ Business Now Program. She has committed her life to traveling the globe and presenting her GOD-given gift of fashion, designing and entrepreneurship as a “special feature” to various girl-focused youth groups, organizations and programs. Ms. Austin has always been determined to positively contribute to the development of girls in today’s society, using both AJFAD and Journey Girl to do so.

Since its establishment in April, 2005, A.J. Fashion & Design (AJFAD) has shifted its focus from a home-based jewelry business to an online/mobile boutique that designs and carries handmade fashion jewelry and other exclusive eclectic fashion jewelry designs and accessories for girls and women. Known for its unique line of handcrafted and vintage earrings, AJFAD offers designs made from a large variety of materials like glass, ceramic, wood, etc.

As an extension of AJFAD, Journey Girl (a mobile enrichment project) began in the Atlanta area. By hosting jewelry-making parties, workshops, classes and events for girls, Journey Girl introduces a fun and creative outlet of self-expression for young ladies. These lessons are also combined with talks and activities that tie in with helping girls with self-esteem, confidence, and discovering their own unique talents all while teaching them how to design jewelry. These services are especially popular among Girl Scout Troops, girl-focused teams/groups/organizations, sleepovers/slumber parties, and birthday parties for girls.

Both companies are sustaining through solid growth and profitability and continue to fuel growth with an increase in the number of initial services, hard work and a consistent effort to make a change in the world, starting with the female population and today’s youth. Journey Girl continues to seek supporters from around the world that will assist with this vision.

To support the inspiring efforts of Andrieka Austin and learn more about Journey Girl, please go to www.journeygirl.org.


If you would like to nominate an inspiring woman in your community please send an email to lgilmore@iammichelleobama.com

Event: Christmas Set-Up (Turner Field) Sat 12/19
Date: 12/19/2009
Description: Set-up for the Christmas dinner event.
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Event: Christmas Food Prep (DeKalb Co. Jail) Thurs 12/24
Date: 12/24/2009
Description: Food preparation for the Christmas Dinner.
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Event: Christmas Dinner (Turner Field) Fri 12/25/09 Date: 12/25/2009
Description: Come join us at our 40th Annual Christmas Dinner Event!
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Event: Christmas Post Event (HFTH Care Center) Sat 12/26
Date: 12/26/2009
Description: Wrap up for the Christmas Dinner Event.
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Event: Preparation for the Children's Christmas Party
Date: 12/14/2009
Description: Help us prepare for our annual Children’s Christmas Party!
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Event: Children's Christmas Party (Loudermilk) Tues 12/22
Date: 12/22/2009
Description: Our annual Christmas Party for underprivileged youth (infants – 14 years old). There will be toys, food, and Santa! This event serves families from everywhere in the state of Georgia.

For more information on the above-mentioned events, please visit www.hoseafeedthehungry.com

Please remember to give back, our communities depend on us!

If you have a non-profit organization or are planning a volunteer activity in your community and would like to advertise your request for volunteers in your local area please submit your requests to lgilmore@iammichelleobama.com.

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Thank you ALL for your continued support!! Please keep SPREADING THE WORD!!