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	<title>Afro Puffs and Ponytails, Inc. &#187; The Black Spotlight</title>
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	<description>The Inspiration of African American Girls!</description>
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		<title>JoAlicanne &#8220;Jo&#8221; Funderburk, JoJo Beanz Sparties &#8211; Entrepreneur</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Empower Black Girls]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Interview with JoAlicanne “Jo” Funderburk, Jojo Beanz Spartiez Founder/Creator Afro Puffs and Ponytails, Inc. -Please Tell us a little about yourself Ms. JoAlicanne Funderburk Jo Funderburk – My name is JoAlicanne, but most people just call me Jo. I am 24 years old. I grew up and currently reside in Baltimore, Maryland. I attended Temple University [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inspirational Author Angela Clay Promotes Positive Self-Esteem in the Lives of Young Girls (Dallas, TX)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:49:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ANGELA CLAY (www.angelaclay.com) the inspirational author of Loving The Me I See (LTMIS) and Worldwide Visionary for the LTMIS workshops is an advocate for building high esteem in girls, a Fifth-Grade Sunday School Teacher, and a dynamic Motivational Speaker. Clay is what you call a tenacious, high-spirited, and full of life woman. She truly believes that possessing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Garen S. Wolff &#8211; The Girlz of Galstanberry</title>
		<link>http://afropuffsandponytails.com/african-american-women-entrepreneurs/garen-s-wolff-the-girlz-of-galstonberry/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[African American Professional Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African American Women Entrepreneurs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are very pleased to present to you Garen S. Wolff, an author of the middle grades series, &#8220;The Girlz of Galstanberry&#8221;!  Check out the interview about her books that provide a powerful punch of positive messages for girls. Afro Puffs and Ponytails &#8211; Tell us a little about yourself Garen S. Wolff - I am a scientist, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Precious Designs by Sophie &#8211; Pretty Accessories for Girls</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:52:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[African American Women Entrepreneurs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empower Black Girls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hair Care for African American Girls]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Afro Puffs and Ponytails, Inc had the opportunity to meet Sophie Foster, the founder of How Precious Designs by Sophie at an event held in Atlanta by the Gems and Jewels Empowerment Group. Ms. Sophie had a nice setup displaying her girly girl products and accessories and it wasn&#8217;t long before the majority of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Danielle Wideman &#8211; Founder of Goddess Magazine for Teen Girls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:04:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[African American Professional Women]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Afro Puffs and Ponytails is so pleased to present Danielle Wideman,  the Founder of Goddess Magazine for teen girls.  We are also elated to have her join our network of Professional Leaders of Women and Girls.  Keep her and her work on your radar as she is definitely working to make a difference in the lives [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Royalty Industries, LLC &#8211; Helping Girls Recognize Their True Potential</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 17:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[African American Women Entrepreneurs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the short time that Afro Puffs and Ponytails, Inc has been around, we have come across some very ambitious, beautiful and talented businesswomen who are sincere advocates for young black girls.  Cheryl Pope is no exception! Cheryl Lynn Pope is an author, entrepreneur, freelance writer, literary publicist and parent coach. In 2005, Pope penned what has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shantarra Houston &#8211; An Entrepreneur and An Advocate for Girls</title>
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		<comments>http://afropuffsandponytails.com/african-american-women-entrepreneurs/shantarra-houston-an-entrepreneur-and-advocate-for-girls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 06:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[African American Women Entrepreneurs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Black Spotlight]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our feature story this week is on Shantarra Houston of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Afro Puffs and Ponytails &#8211; Shantarra, please tell us a little about yourself Shantarra Houston -  God has blessed me to have a wonderful and supportive husband and two handsome sons. Presently, I own Shantarra Houston Consulting Services, which specializes in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Liz Stover &#8211; Elite Manners School of Etiquette &#8211; Sumter, SC</title>
		<link>http://afropuffsandponytails.com/african-american-women-entrepreneurs/liz-stover-elite-manners-school-of-etiquette-sumter-sc/</link>
		<comments>http://afropuffsandponytails.com/african-american-women-entrepreneurs/liz-stover-elite-manners-school-of-etiquette-sumter-sc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 02:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[African American Women Entrepreneurs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Liz Stover is passionate about changing the world, one well mannered young lady at a time. As the founder and Executive Director of Elite Manners School of Etiquette, Liz is committed to offering young ladies an alternative to the bad behavior that has somehow become acceptable behavior in our culture.  In fact, Liz believes that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brittany Rose &#8211; College Student, Entrepreneur, and An Advocate for Girls</title>
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		<comments>http://afropuffsandponytails.com/african-american-women-entrepreneurs/brittany-rose-college-student-entrepreneur-and-an-advocate-for-girls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[African American Women Entrepreneurs]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Afro Puffs and Ponytails is very proud to present our story on an ambitious young lady who is doing a wonderful job at making her dreams come true. Her name is Brittany Rose and she is a full time college student AND the owner of More Than Cheer LLC. We had an opportunity to learn more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Just Me&#8230;Handpainted Totes and Canvas Photo Pillows</title>
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		<comments>http://afropuffsandponytails.com/african-american-women-entrepreneurs/just-me-handpainted-totes-and-canvas-photo-pillows/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Afro Puffs and Ponytails Inc. had the wonderful opportunity of speaking with Setena Nutter of Atlanta GA, the owner of  Just Me&#8230;Handpainted Totes and Canvas Photo Pillows.   She creates beautiful art and with such ease and unique creativity.  Here is what she had to say: Afro Puffs and Ponytails - Tell us a little about the talent behind &#8221;Just Me&#8230;Handpainted [...]]]></description>
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