Tag Archive for Empowerment

Co-Founder of Just Bank™ AI and Social Media Influencer Brooke Lyn Hidde is Back At Velovita®

Brooke Lyn Hidde is back at Velovita® with a newfound passion and the content creation engine Just Bank, as part of the company’s new social media enhancements.
After transforming her side-gig business into a successful full-time income in Velovita®, Brooke elevated her skillset through social media and collaborated with other companies in the profession before returning to her home, Velovita®.

“Velovita® provided a platform that opened so many doors for my family and personal growth. With one simple impact product I was able to share my story online to millions and in front of thousands on stages. I was able to coach others to their own life changing moments, and for me that’s what it is all about, ‘the ripple effect’”,

said Brooke in a recent interview. 
Brooke’s online strategies utilizing AI are taking a definite shape in helping not only to grow a person’s personal brand but also to drive the next evolution of sales in the network marketing profession.

“We’re excited to welcome Brooke back to Velovita® and are dedicating our social media resources and team to collaborate and elevate the company to new heights together.”

said Kosta Gara, Velovita Founder & CEO. 
Brooke has become a coach and mentor to many other women

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Thousands Lace Up Across U.S. to “Run For Her” at 2025 Mary Kay Ash Foundation MK5K

Raising Funds to Empower and Protect Women Everywhere
DALLAS, TX – On Saturday, October 4th, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® painted the town of Addison pink for the 21st Annual MK5K® event. The pink movement spread from coast to coast through Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants who held their own fundraising events in communities and cities representing nearly every state and territory across the U.S.
Participants could run, walk, bike, or get creative to compete in the annual event that has raised over $250,000 for the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® with fundraising efforts running through October 31st.
The Foundation® raises and distributes funds to invest in breakthrough cancer research and clinical trials to find a cure for women-related cancers and also provides annual grants to nonprofits dedicated to ending domestic violence.
Since 1996, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation® has contributed more than $98 million to organizations aligned with its two-fold mission. In addition, it supports awareness initiatives, community outreach programs, and advocates for legislation to ensure women are healthy and safe.

“Each year, we race to help improve the health and safety of all women, and I’m ecstatic to see the growth in participation and the financial impact we make year after year. The annual MK5K was created to raise funds that support all women – not just

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Moyn Islam on Human-Centric Leadership in Direct Selling’s AI Era 

Artificial intelligence has already moved from the sidelines into everyday business. With Goldman Sachs predicting that annual AI investment could soon pass $200 billion, it’s clear the technology is not a passing trend. For direct selling, the real question isn’t whether AI will matter, it’s how leaders can balance smart systems with the personal relationships that have always been the backbone of this industry. 
Moyn Islam, co-founder and CEO of BE (BE Club), believes the answer lies in what he calls “the human element.” Automation may make things faster, but he argues that strong companies, and successful distributors, are ultimately built on leadership that prioritises mentorship, empowerment, and accessibility. 

“Innovation is vital, but people drive lasting impact,”

Islam says.

“Direct selling is built on relationships, and leadership is about giving others the confidence to move forward.” 

Moyn Islam on Mentorship in a People-First Business 
AI creates excitement, but also anxiety. The World Economic Forum recently warned that millions of people will need reskilling as automation reshapes industries. That uncertainty can easily spill into direct selling, where confidence and personal connection are critical. For Islam, mentorship is the antidote. 

“No one builds a career in a straight line. There are always complications and effective guidance often

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Founder of Just Bank™ AI and Social Media Influencer Kena Dawn Brings Her Brand Back To Velovita®

Successful branding superstar and designer Kena Dawn is back at Velovita®, ready to reignite her passion and drive the company’s mission forward, inspiring growth and expansion.
In 2021, Kena Dawn Smith achieved an All-Star ranking with Velovita® and helped women everywhere break free and discover paths to greater financial freedom and healthier lifestyles. Today, Kena is a force to be reckoned with after more than a decade in network marketing.

“As a wife, mom, and someone who started in this industry over a decade ago with no college degree, but with a belief: hard work + vision = possibility. I walked into network marketing because I saw what it could do for people like me — people wanting more than a 9-5, wanting legacy, wanting to lead,”

said Kena in a recent interview. 

“Previously in Velovita®, I achieved what many only aim for, led teams that drove millions in sales, climbed to the top ranks, and helped dozens of people see that their dreams were not only valid but possible. Those wins gave me a platform, but more than that—they taught me leadership, perseverance, and how to create a thriving community.”

Kosta Gara, Velovita Founder & CEO, shared: 

“We welcome Kena back into our fold, confident

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QNET Reinforces Its ‘Global To Local’ Entrepreneurial Empowerment In Ghana

QNET, one of Asia’s leading e-commerce and direct selling business, in line with its global agenda to continue to empower entrepreneurs across Africa and specifically in Ghana, has held sessions with the media and its growing base of independent representatives in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Over the past 20 years of its existence, QNET has emerged as a prominent player in the direct selling industry, a pioneer in the eCommerce space, and one of the few Asian companies in the business with a fast-growing global footprint, especially in emerging markets that have only recently discovered direct selling.
QNET has grown from a single-product company at the time of its inception to a lifestyle company with a wide range of products focused on health, wellness, and holistic living, with millions of happy and satisfied customers in more than 100 countries.
According to Mr. Tg Kintanar, Director on QI Board, parent company of QNET : “With a portfolio of a single product at its inception, QNET is today, rich in more than 100 products in the categories of Health (with dietary supplements like EDGE, KENTA), Well-being (with energy products like Amezcua BioDisc 3, Chi Pendant 3), Home and Lifestyle (with HomePure, a water purification

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Total Life Changes IBOs Empower Disadvantaged Youth

Independent Business Owner, Veleké Brown takes Total Life Changes to an entirely new level of empathy and love to foster the mental, physical and spiritual growth of today’s youth. She is the founder and CEO of E-Roadmap Corporation, a nonprofit organization devoted to the enrichment and empowerment of young minds to ensure the building blocks of a sustainable future.
In 2008, a vision emerged of starting a Nonprofit business to teach middle and high school students entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills, personal development, etiquette, trauma, social and emotional coping skills and much more.
ERM is very passionate about teaching the value of being an independent business owner. “When we see young adults graduating from college, going into their first job and expecting a pipe dream (high salary, great benefits and job security) only to be disappointed…it is heartbreaking.
Jim Rohn, a world-renowned motivational speaker says, “If only they had taught Wealth 101, I would have taken that in school.”  Now is the perfect time to start changing the mindset of our youth and we are well on our way, says Founder and CEO of E-Roadmap, Veleké Brown.
E-Roadmap Corporation believes that sustainable economic growth requires entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs create new jobs, contribute to economic expansion,

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