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A Testament to the Butterfly Conference
By Ria | March 9, 2008
On Saturday, March 8, 2008, approximately 60 women joined together to experience the Butterfly Conference in Pensacola, Florida. The sponsor was Freda Robbins-Carmack, who wanted this conference to give the women of Pensacola something special. Freda will be married later this month and this gift to women stands in place of having an extravagant bridal shower or bachelorette party. She simply just wanted to give to others by building the spirit of women through this very selfless act. No details were spared for this conference. The presenters were inspiring as were the participants themselves. The catered lunch was amazing and everyone left with something they needed to feed her soul.
If you participated in this conference, tell us what you gained from the experience. I’m sure Freda and the world will want to know, and hopefully it will inspire others to do the same.
Ria
Topics: journeys to self-love | 16 Comments »
March 10th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
The conference was amazing and refreshing! I am so motivated to go forth and conquer. I now know it is my birth right to be happy, to be loved, and to be successful! Thank you so much for reminding me of the importance of women and all the gifts we possess. I am truly grateful! I LOVE ME!
March 11th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I was assisting with the butterfly conference and I was very glad to be in attendance. Not only was the conference empowering for woman, it was also a chance for people to network.
March 11th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I was not only inspired & moved but I left the hotel with a renewed spirit and a blessed mentality. It was not by chance that my on-job trainer, Wonderfully made Freda, invited me. No, my sisters it was in the will of the Lord. I had been praying for encouragement other than from myself and like always God gave me so much more. He is manifesting himself in my life as I continue to be obedient to his word. I am strong, powerful, a child of God. I have the right to be loved and valued. I already love everybody but now I am learning how to love me. Thanks to everybody. Pray for a discernment spirit in me.
March 11th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Thanks to God for sending Freda into my life and Thanks for all that shared their testimony. I left with a renewed spirit and a improved awareness of my self – worth. God is manifesting himself in my life everyday. I am learning that I have the right to be loved and valued. This road is not easy but It is the road that I have chosen. Please pray for my strenght in the Lord. Thanks and God bless!
March 11th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I enjoyed every minute of the butterfly conference. It was a very excting and motivating expierence. To see all the women come together and bond was amazing. Everyone’s heart was open and excepting to new great things. I thank Ms. Freda for giving me the chance to be a part of the butterfly expierence.I will continue to push forward to get the subtractors out of my life, and pray that there is another great conference like butterfly in the future.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Since the begining of this year I have been trying to better myself myself and nothing worked going to this conference made a big difference in my life just by Ria saying love me first and thats what I am trying to do now instead of making everyone else happy its time for me to make me happy…And this whole thing wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for Ms. Freda Carmack someone that i was told I kinda act like… She is a very loving person and she put together this conference inspite of the other things going on in her life and we THANK YOU VERY MUCH for that I know I do. You have been that blessing for me. And I thank you again.
March 12th, 2008 at 10:58 am
This conference was absolutely amazing! The speakers were interesting, funny, motivating encouraging and beautiful. I could definitely relate to them all. Thank you Freda and keep up the great work!
March 12th, 2008 at 11:09 am
To Freda
I too enjoyed the ladies day out on 8 MAR 08. Although it was a boost for my business as a Mary Kay vendor during this time, it clearly was inspirational. The warmth and opportunity to meet other ladies like myself is always good timing. The speakers were all well spoken and to the point. Events like these are well worth the time and effort. Your effort & hard work was truly not in vain.
I thank you for bringing us together & pouring out your heart & energy…just for us!
Tondalaio
March 12th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I attended the Butterfly conference, and I must admit that it was a very enlightening experience. There was definitely a word there for everyone who attended. This conference really opened my mind and stimulated me to want to do better, to want to succeed. To see the successes of other African American Women not only makes me proud, but encourages me to stride and to go after what it is that I want, no matter what it is, because what is meant for me is for me and with God on my side, nothing can stop me from reaching the top. The conference helped me to realize that we need to take time out for self, as well as to be there for our fellow sisters. Little does Freda know, but she has inspired me to strive to go after whatever it is I want in life, be it big or little. The conference only confirmed what she had been telling me. Don’t be afraid to go out and get what you want; don’t ever think that you are not worth something…. treat yourself, know yourself that you are a queen and anything that you want, you can have. And it also reminded me that “favor ain’t always fair“. A strong sister with God as the head of her life can get ANYTHING she wants. I as sure that everyone was touched by this experience, and I look forward to being apart of the next Butterfly experience!
March 13th, 2008 at 1:42 am
The conference was a refreshment to Pensacola women. A one of a kind at the right moment. I left with a new light on life as well as much love for myself. My only regret was that all of our sisters were not there to feast on a wonderful experience. Thank you and I love you Freda (Mae Jones) Carmack for the leap of faith.
March 13th, 2008 at 11:47 am
Freda, what a joy to meet you again and share in the “butterfly” experience. I shared with you my special meaning of butterflies in my life. They have allowed me to soar to new levels in my life- and I prayer the same for you. Thanks for opening your conference to so many women and giving them wonderful opportunities to grow! If I can assist you in the future, just let me know. Continued blessings!
March 13th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
WOW!!! I can’t believe this was the first conference! AMAZING! It was a total success and everyone there left with what we need to take our goals, dreams, and lives to the next level. Freda, thanks for being a tangible example of empowering yourself and empowering others. I’m spreading my wings..look for Jon Johorri Tshirt line coming soon. Love ya girl!
March 14th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
to whom it concern, the conference was refreshing, and something that i believe the women of Pensacola has needed for some time from a woman of God that can call Penscola home. I received a much needed inspriration,spiritual and emotional up lifting it allowed me the opportunity to see women from different back ground express their personal experiences to let me know and understand that through God all things are possible through Christ who strenghten us. I wish you much sucess in every thing you do in Jesus name because after all he is the one that glory is due. Thank you Freada for the invite.
March 14th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Just wanted to drop a few line letting you know how uplifting the conference was. I know it meant something different to everyone, for me it opened up the box that i allowed myself to be put in . i have been looking for a way out and the conference let me know that it was ok to come out of that awful box. I know now that it is ok to be the Traci i have been crying to be and i do not have to wait for confirmation from the people around me. I am not concerned what is thought of me and the changes i am going through . After coming to the conference i decided the following day that it was time to join the Church i have been going to for the last year. at the conference i realized that it is ok to live . i have been hesitating to join the church because i felt that my life as it was would be ending and after this conference i realized that it would be just beginning and this has been a rebirth for me to get back to my roots and live my life according to God and everything else will come i have claimed so many things and i know it is a matter of time for it all to come together with his guidance .
After reading The Power of People it just reconfirmed what my mother has always said , and that was the people that you surround yourself with are the person that you become. And i have had so much negativity around me and just going along with the process that i started loosing who Traci was and i am now ready to get her back on my terms . There is a long road and the devil will be at every curve but God will be driving and i am ready to travel . i am not saying that it was all because of the Conference the conference just gave me the vision that i need to find my way again and God sent me there for that reason. And i thank every one involved. And most of all thank you Freda.
March 16th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
I thoroughly enjoyed butterfly,it made me see a side of myself I never new was there .I feel refreshed and a new sense of empowerment like I can conquer the world if I had too.I have a more positive outlook on life and my achievements. I know if I keep thinking positive God will do the rest.I have decided to get the negative people out of my life .Thank you Freda for butterfly and letting me see the Queen I am meant to be
April 28th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
What a wonderful conference! Not only was it an honor to speak to the group of women that came, I was also inspired by those that attended and the other speakers. The day was filled with reminders that we have the right, and the ability, to lead a life of joy, success and peace. Looking forward to next year!