Hey Fashionistas:
I am really excited about this event and would love for you to be in attendance. This is YHC APPROVED!!!

Sisters’ Sanctuary LLC, a Philadelphia-based company that provides solutions, tools and methods focused on the holistic development of teen girls and young women, will host “Phenomenally U: Three Candid Conversations about Sex, Self-Respect and Success in the Reality TV Era,” on Saturday, May 5, from 9am until 1pm in the Montgomery Auditorium at the Free Library, 1901 Vine Street in Philadelphia. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be hosted by NBC 10’s Lori Wilson. Registration is required. Visit www.sisterssanctuary.eventbrite.com.
Phenomenally U was conceptualized by Lacey C. Clark!, filmmaker, life coach, lecturer, and educator, in 2012 in response to the proliferation of damaging, demoralizing and destructive images of women depicted on network and cable television programs. The inaugural empowerment summit, co-sponsored by SCORE Philadelphia and Rolling OUT Magazine, was designed as a series of daylong activities and interactive discussions led by renowned activists, educators, authors, industry experts and parents. The goal is to enlighten and inspire teen girls and young women between the ages of 14 and 24, their mothers and mentors, and other aspiring leaders to:
- Recognize and repudiate negative media images
- Embrace and replicate principles of self-love and self-respect
- Provide tools and resources for their holistic development
- Expose and encourage images of success
- Identify risk behaviors to eliminate incidences of domestic violence, dating violence, and intimate partner abuse whether it’s emotional, psychological, physical, sexual or financial “Reality TV is a phenomenon that has dominated programming over the last decade,” said Lacey C. Clark!, summit founder and speaker. “The genre is so popular with TV executives and advertisers because production costs are minimal. Networks have used them in highly competitive time slots in place of costly scripted series to maintain their slate of programs without affecting future profits. They can quickly and easily fill the gaps in programming schedules. Industry insiders say that producers encourage certain behaviors and by the time the tape leaves the editing room, the reality in reality TV is edited out. The result is a cesspool of images, content and language that seeps into our daily lives.”
I had the chance to speak with Lacey, and here is what she had to say:
What was the inspiration behind this so necessary event?
Several things inspired me.
My interview with you (http://younghipchic.onsugar.com/GIRL-POWER-Continuing-Conversation-About...) that made me look closer at the potential effects of Reality TV on teen girls and young women. Thank you Tweety!!! My upcoming documentary, "...And in Search of My Phenomenal" about the effects of Reality TV on teen girls and young women. And the chaos and confusion/madness and mayhem on female-centered Reality TV shows.
You have a really great panel! Why did you choose these people?
Thank you. I wanted a balance of voices, opinions, and perspectives around the issue. I wanted people who would not be afraid to keep it 100! I wanted to add a fatherhood perspective, that's why I wanted Fatin of Kindred the Family Soul. We need fatherhood voices in our community.
Why is this event so important to young women?
It will help raise awareness about what they are consuming, and it will help young women understand that there are adults who care about how they navigate their world. It will promote healthier ideas around Self-respect, Success and Sex. Phenomenally U (U is short for University) is a movement and learning system that inspires young women of the Reality TV Era to "Create Their OWN Reality." Available through my company Sisters' Sanctuary. The event is just the beginning!!!
The Phenomenally U movement will offer tools like workbooks, seminars, Speaking Engagements, and the like where young women can learn how to respect themselves, celebrate success, and be responsible around sex. Some of the Coursework include Seminars like P. U.Reality Check: Success 101: “America’s Next Top Role Model”, P.U. Reality Check: Self-respect 102: “Flavor of Self-love”, P.U. Reality Check: Sex 103: “16+ and Responsible.” These are Just some of the courses offered under Phenomenally U.
What are your thoughts on Reality TV? Do you think that it is "reality"? Are young women being influenced in the wrong way?
Check out the flyer and be sure to register if your are in the Phily area!!
Latest Comments