Karen Jenkins to host financial workshop and book signing event at Richland County Adult Activity Center

Author and financial empowerment coach Karen R. Jenkins will conduct a free workshop on Thursday, December 2nd at the Richland County Adult Activity Center on Parklane Road.  The session will begin at 6:00 pm.

Author Karen R. Jenkins

Jenkins, who recently released her book "Nobody Told Me! The Path to Financial Empowerment," is an experienced banker, financial coach and the mother of two teenagers.  Her tips are smart, savvy and super timely as people everywhere work to weather the down economy.  "Everyone needs to know how to navigate the money maze to reach financial freedom," said Jenkins.  "My mission is to make the rules well known and easy to understand."

With the holiday season now in progress, this opportunity to learn the best ways to avoid pitfalls that often leave people financially fatigued heading into the new year is invaluable.

Participants will have the opportunity to purchase the book and have it autographed following the workshop session.

For more information about Karen R. Jenkins and her book, "Nobody Told Me! The Path to Financial Freedom," please visit www.NobodyToldMeOnline.com.

Who:     Karen R. Jenkins, Author and Financial Empowerment Coach
What:    Financial Empowerment Workshop and Book Signing Event
When:   Thursday, December 2, 2010
Where:  Richland County Adult Activity Center
             7494 Parklane Road
             Columbia, South Carolina
Time:     6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Makings of a Great Stocking Stuffer

UPDATE-- For the developing young man on your holiday shopping list, consider a copy of "The Makings of a Man" by Jabari Price, Michael Holoman and Gerard Droze to put under the Christmas tree or in their stocking.  This morning, the authors announced a special holiday offer:  If you order the book between November 26 and December 24, you will receive free shipping.  If you order four (4) copies of the book, you will receive a free fifth copy!

Great holiday gift idea!

In “The Makings of a Man”-- released in early November through New Dawning Publications-- Price, Holoman and Droze set out to deconstruct society’s image of a man and explore the reasons why planning, communication, checks and balances, leadership and the ability to face challenges are so vitally important to the fully developed man.  “We hope the book makes the intangible qualities of manhood tangible for every young man who reads it,” said Droze.

"The Makings of a Man" costs $15.00 including tax.  To order your copy, click here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Woolfolk Group hopes everyone enjoys a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend!

Great gift idea from TWG client Karen R. Jenkins

Do you have a teenager who thinks money grows on trees?  Do you know a newlywed couple trying to figure out how to go from renting an apartment to owning their first house?  Do you have friends who are trying to figure out how to make ends meet in a down economy and still put money away for retirement?  Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for all of the above?  Of course you are!  you can pave their path to financial empowerment with the perfect holiday stocking stuffer-- "Nobody Told Me! The Path to Financial Empowerment" by Karen R. Jenkins.

"Nobody Told Me!" is
the perfect stocking stuffer!

“I made a lot of financial mistakes in my early adult life simply because “nobody told me” and I didn’t know the rules of the financial game,” said Jenkins.  “Managing money effectively is much easier to navigate when everyone has a winning strategy.” 

In “Nobody Told Me,” readers learn how to side step financial pitfalls and how to recover from any missteps they may have already made.  “I’m sharing with readers what I learned, through years of trial and error so they can avoid making the same mistakes, ” said Jenkins, a certified mortgage banker and housing counselor.

Jenkins draws upon her more than 25 years of experience in banking and other financial services to lay out a road map in clear, concise and easily understandable language to help readers reach the ultimate destination-- harmonious and holistic financial empowerment.

Visit www.NobodyToldMeOnline.com to order copies for all of the important people on your holiday gift list. 

Great gift idea from TWG friend and client Good Enough Mother!

The holidays are right around the corner and you must have a new mom or mom-to-be on your shopping list. Hmm… what to get them? How about a copy of Good Enough Mother, The Perfectly Imperfect Book of Parenting? I hear it’s pretty darn terrific!

Order your signed copy
of Good Enough Mother

Yes, if you’re a fan of the site and haven’t yet read my book – what are you waiting for? Good Enough Mother is my unvarnished take on motherhood and life – and the pressures we all put ourselves under to live up to ridiculous ideals imposed by the media – and each other!

You’ll read how I’ve coped with Casey and Cole over the years (wine, wine and more wine!), my secrets to a successful marriage and how I bounced back after being fired from CBS and my double mastectomy. It’s all in there – with lots of take home information that will hopefully help you all in your daily lives too.

And we have a special offer for all our readers here on the site. If you order the book via the site I’ll personally SIGN the book for you – with a special message of your request. Do I hear ‘perfect Christmas present?’ I think I do…

The cost is $12 + $3 shipping and handling (USA only). What a bargain!
For more information just email us at admin@goodenoughmother.com and please mark your emails SPECIAL OFFER. My team will take care of the rest!

It’s a perfect gift for the imperfect woman in your life! So what are you waiting for…?

EDITOR'S NOTE:  To take advantage of this offer, you must order directly from Good Enough Mother using the email address listed above. 

All-Male Reading Blitz at Carver-Lyon Elementary School

Mike Woolfolk speaks to Ms. Squirewell's fifth-grade class at
Carver-Lyon Elementary School in Columbia.

TWG President and CEO Mike Woolfolk was among several local civic and business leaders to participate in the All-Male Reading Blitz at Carver-Lyon Elementary School in Columbia.  The goal of the event was to impress upon students the importance that reading plays in their lives.

"This was a great chance to spend time with young students at a very impressionable point in their lives," Woolfolk said. "Reading is so important to their overall success."

Woolfolk visited Jessica Squirewell's fifth grade class where he read the book "You Can Do It" by Tony Dungy, the former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.  Dungy coached the Colts to victory over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI.

In the book, Tony's little brother, Linden, is a third grader who is having a bad day at school.  Linden is the youngest of the Dungy family and the least motivated because he hasn't found "it." In a family where everyone seems to have found their special talent, all Linden knows is that he wants to make people happy.

With encouragement from his parents, a helping hand from his older brother Tony, and inspiration from God, Linden learns that if he dreams big and has faith, he can do anything!

Virginia College to host Karen Jenkins financial empowerment seminars

Author and financial empowerment coach Karen R. Jenkins will conduct free workshops on Thursday, November 18th hosted by Virginia College of Columbia.  Jenkins will conduct two sessions, one for students and one for the general public.

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Jenkins, who recently released her book "Nobody Told Me! The Path to Financial Empowerment," is an experienced banker, financial coach and the mother of two teenagers.  Her tips are smart, savvy and super timely as people everywhere work to weather the down economy.  "Everyone needs to know how to navigate the money maze to reach financial freedom," said Jenkins.  "My mission is to make the rules well known and easy to understand."

With the holidays approaching, this opportunity to learn the best ways to avoid pitfalls that often leave people financially fatigued after the season is invaluable.

For more information about Karen R. Jenkins and her book, "Nobody Told Me! The Path to Financial Freedom," visit www.NobodyToldMeOnline.com.

Reading Blitz: Mike Woolfolk to participate in special program

TWG President and CEO Mike Woolfolk will participate in the upcoming Reading Blitz at Carver-Lyon Elementary School.  The program will take place on Tuesday, November 16th from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM.

Woolfolk, a former television news anchor, will read to students in Marisa Kornblut's 4th grade class, then hold a "Rap Session" with students in the Special Education class.

"Reading is fundemental to every person's success in life," said Woolfolk, the son of a retired educator. "I look forward to spending time with the Carver-Lyon students to impress upon them the importance of reading and doing well in school."

Reading Blitz is a literacy initiative during American Education Week.

Karen Jenkins discusses financial empowerment book on this week's "OnPoint with Cynthia Hardy"

Karen R. Jenkins (right) speaks with "OnPoint!" host Cynthia Hardy.
Photo Credit: KRJ Consulting

TWG client Karen R. Jenkins will be a guest on Sunday's editions of "OnPoint! with Cynthia Hardy" on television and radio.  Jenkins will discuss her new book, "Nobody Told Me!: The Path to Financial Empowerment" and how people can navigate the holiday season during the current difficult economic times.

In “Nobody Told Me!,” released in September, readers learn how to side step financial pitfalls and how to recover from any missteps they may have already made.  “I’m sharing with readers what I learned, through years of trial and error so they can avoid making the same mistakes, ” said Jenkins.

Jenkins, a certified mortgage banker and housing counselor with more than 25 years of experience in banking and other financial services, lays out a road map in clear, concise and easily understandable language designed to help readers reach the ultimate destination—harmonious and holistic financial empowerment.

The television version of "OnPoint" airs at 9:30 AM on WACH-TV (Channel 57.1).  The radio version airs at 6:00 PM on WWDM (101.3 FM).

For more information about "Nobody Told Me!: The Path to Financial Empowerment," click here.

Price, Holoman and Droze discuss new book on "Awareness"

Gerard Droze, Jabari Price and Michael Holoman speak with
"Awareness" host Brandi Cummings.
Photo Credit: Mike Woolfolk/The Woolfolk Group

Columbia authors Jabari Price, Michael Holoman and Gerard Droze will be featured guests on the public affairs program "Awareness" on WIS-TV.  The trio will discuss their new book, "The Makings of a Man," with host Brandi Cummings.

In “The Makings of a Man,” Price, Holoman and Droze set out to deconstruct society’s image of a man and explore the reasons behind why planning, communication, checks and balances, leadership and the ability to face challenges are so vitally important to the fully developed man.

The interview airs on Sunday, November 14th at 10:00 AM.

For more information about "The Makings of a Man" or to order a copy of the book, click here.

POTUS 43: George W. Bush speaks with Matt Lauer on eve of memoir release

Former President George W. Bush has broken his relative silence since leaving office, granting his first sit down interview to NBC News and Matt Lauer.  The interview coincides with the release of President Bush's memoir, "Decision Points," and aired tonight.

Lauer, always a good interviewer, did not hold back on the questions and President Bush appeared to be quite candid with his answers.  They talked about his relationship with his parents, his drinking days, the 9/11 attacks, and the response to Hurricane Katrina, among many other things.  I was impressed and look forward to reading the book.

President Bush begins his book tour with a live appearance on "Today" where he will continue his conversation with Lauer and answer questions submitted by viewers.  He will also appear on tomorrow's edition of "Oprah."  Check local listings for stations and times.

For more information on "Decision Points" by George W. Bush, click here.

Inconsistent Ethics: MSNBC suspends Keith Olbermann

MSNBC's Keith Olbermann-- host of "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," the network's highest rated show-- is temporarily without a paycheck after the network suspended him indefinitely for making contributions to three political candidates. Traditional ethics prohibit news employees from giving money to political candidates. It compromises objectivity. But, let's be real-- these aren't traditional times in the news business.

At first glance, Olbermann's suspension is a no-brainer to people who understand the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity and objectivity. But many news operations have decided that objectivity-- or, at least, the appearance of objectivity-- doesn't matter much anymore. Though, they give lip service like it does.

"Anyone working for NBC News who takes part in civic or other outside activities may find that these activities jeopardize his or her standing as an impartial journalist because they may create the appearance of a conflict of interest,” NBC News policy reads. Really?!?! What about professional, inside activities? Nobody in their right mind would think Olbermann is impartial after he spent years railing on then-President George W. Bush on a nightly basis.

Release date announced for "The Makings of a Man"

Columbia, SC-- Excitement is building daily for local authors Jabari Price, Michael Holoman and Gerard Droze as they prepare for the official release of their first book. According to Dawn Mills Campbell, president and chief executive officer of New Dawning Publications, "The Makings of a Man" has arrived from the printer and will be available on November 19th.

Authors (L - R) Michael Holoman,
Gerard Droze and Jabari Price

"It's wonderful to finally have a release date," said co-author Gerard Droze.  "We are so excited to see this project continue to progress from dream to reality."

Those who pre-ordered advance copies of "The Makings of a Man" could begin receiving their books within the next 7-10 days.

The book examines two important questions:  1. What does it take to truly be considered a man?  2.  How do young males learn it?  "The Makings of a Man" gives readers food for thought from three distinct perspectives.

Do Your Duty!

Like the Nike slogan says: Just Do It!

Wow! Political advertising that makes you think still exists

In the midst of all the "noise" going back and forth on airwaves in the homestretch days of the campaign season, this is a refreshing political spot, regardless of your political leanings. No personal attacks. No stretched truths. No outright lies. (Though, I'm sure there are those who would disagree.) Just a message designed to make you think. I saw it for the first time on Saturday. By this morning, they were talking about it on network television shows, including CNBC's Squawk on the Street program.

The political watchdog group Citizens Against Government Waste is responsible for the ad. According to its mission statement, CAGW claims to be "a private, non-partisan, non-profit organization representing more than one million members and supporters nationwide." However, that same mission statement lists no Democrats among those who sing the organization's praises. It does mention several historically prominent Republicans including former President Ronald Reagan, former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and former House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Christopher Cox. Cox is quoted as saying, "CAGW has fought side-by-side with us for welfare reform and massive cuts in wasteful spending to shrink the size of government and the deficit," and he called CAGW "the premier waste-fighting organization in America."