DALLAS – In honor of Women’s History Month, Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, in partnership with Soul Reborn, a 501 c (3) non-profit organization that focuses on transforming the lives of women, and Cheryl Magazine, an international information source highlighting the amazing work of powerful women around the world, is bringing back the Women of Influence Awards luncheon.
The event, now in its third year, will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Statler Hotel, located at 1914 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75201.
Emmy-nominated television anchor Nicole Baker and Roni Talley, bestselling author, actress, film producer, and speaker known as The Exit Strategist, will co-host the luncheon.
This year’s event is sponsored by Intuit, Texas Capital Bank, The Polote Corporation and She Empowerment Global. Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available online.
The Women of Influence award is presented to individuals who have exhibited extraordinary talent, integrity, and leadership in their respective industries and have shown compassion for causes that elevate women and have helped pave the road for future generations.
The 2025 luncheon, themed “The Affirmed Woman,” aims to highlight women with unwavering pursuit of excellence in their respective industries, driving both impact and transformation.
The 2025 Honorees are:
● Sheryl Adkins-Green – Former Chief Experience Officer, Mary Kay Inc.
● Raven Nicole Barnes – VP, The Confidence Group and Youth Advocate
● Karen Boykin-Towns – Vice Chair, NAACP National Board
● Tabitha Brown – Emmy-Winning Actress and Best-Selling Author
● Tamira Chapman – Entrepreneur ranked the 8th fastest woman-owned business through her company, Storehouse In A Box, and Publisher, Storehouse Voices – an imprint of The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House
● Erica Terry Derryck – Communications Professional, Intuit
● Tammy Franklin – Advocate and Motivational Speaker
● Shani Hosten – VP of Audience Strategy, AARP
● Teri Ijeoma – Master Trader and Educator
● DeDe McGuire – Radio Host, Philanthropist, and Community Activist
● Denise Polote-Kelly – Grief Recovery Specialist and Life Coach
● Britni Ricard – Founder and CEO, Cota Skin Care
● Egypt Sherrod – Real Estate Broker and HGTV Star
● Kimberly Sweet – Emmy-Nominated Multimedia Journalist and Timber Farmer
● Dr. Jill Waggoner – Family Practice Physician and Health Advocate
● Patricia Adams Williams – Founder, She Empowerment Global
Founded by Dallas-based philanthropist, best-selling author, and filmmaker Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, Soul Reborn and Cheryl Magazine underscore Dr. Polote Williamson’s efforts to help women realize and embrace their full potential. Soul Reborn is dedicated to transforming the lives of disadvantaged, disenfranchised, and previously incarcerated women.
During its five-year tenure, the organization has donated over $610,000 and helped many businesses globally.
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, Soul Reborn fed more than 8,000 essential workers and awarded grants to 10 college women and 50 women-owned businesses – five of which are based in Dallas.
Cheryl Magazine further supports these efforts by highlighting the work of powerful women from around the country. It serves to inspire the “everyday woman” to be true to themselves and to pursue their dreams and desires unapologetically.
“We are so excited to expand the number of celebrated honorees this year,” said Dr. Polote Williamson. “We are beyond grateful to be in our third year. The 2025 luncheon will be bigger and better than ever, so we wanted to provide a full experience that reflects that as well as highlight a wider variety of inspirational women who have excelled in their fields.”
The lack of access to capital has been a major factor preventing Black women from starting their businesses. With educational, financial, and inspirational resources like those made available via Dr. Polote Williamson and Soul Reborn, Black women are at the forefront of business ownership, making up the fastest-growing group of business owners.
A portion of the proceeds will fund grants for women-owned businesses.
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