The great never think themselves great. They are humble and therein lies their greatness. It takes a lot of spirit and soul to be humble, and yet a leader.
The greatest modern actor of all times, Sir Lawrence Olivier, used to throw up before he went onstage. But once he got out there he was magnificent. He never thought of himself as magnificent all the way. Part of him saw the genius in himself and part of him thought “Who am I trying to kid?” Everyone is like that to an extent.
In French they have a word: “snob.” We use it in English as a person who looks down on people, is rude, puffed up and self-important. In French “snob” stands for “sans nobilite’ (without nobility)
A truly noble soul, a gentlemanly soul, is respectful of every one, rich or poor, old or young.
Another French phrase nobless oblige means “nobility obliges”. By nobility, I do not mean being born a Princess or a Duke. I mean a nobility of spirit as I know you understand. True nobility goes beyond time. Grace and forgiveness are eternal. Faith and Hope are gifts that we can all enjoy to help each other, not divided into sects and philosophies, but as human beings.
“Not In My Backyard” is a documentary about battered women and homeless children in America. It really shows how we live in an unjust and antiquated world where old out of date laws never change, and people with closed viewpoints from the past remain to this very day.
Jacquelyn Aluotto: I first started this film for the purpose to raise needed money for the victims of domestic violence, money that could be used to help break the cycle of violence they are stuck in and provide a safe haven for them as well. Shelters everywhere are closing down due to government cutbacks and something needs to be done.
The average homeless child in America is nine years old, and over four women are murdered each and everyday due to domestic violence. Fifty percent of all homeless people are children and women, most fleeing abuse and trying to start a new life.
You have to ask yourself what is happening to this country, and this is exactly what I did in my film. I posed this question in different ways through statistics, raw footage, interviews, archival footage, and taped statements. There is an epidemic that has been brewing in this country for years and it affects people we all know daily. I have seen this epidemic with my own eyes and through the lens of my camera for six years.
For those six years I created different relationships with many different victims, social workers, directors, advocates, lawyers, judges, and caring individuals who are all involved personally or professionally in the cause for domestic violence.
I feel honored to have met and befriended many of these individuals and I know their stories will really touch everyone who views the documentary. My hope is this film will inspire others and make people aware of what is going on around them. I want people to be shocked into action by what they see, I want them to question the laws and decisions created by our government and our society. I want them to stand up and do something about this huge problem that is affecting millions of people. I want people to care.
This is why I created this film. This is why I have no investors so these safe havens will get as much money as possible to stay up and running. We as a society and government ignore what is going on in our own yards. The film is getting a great response. I have obligations. I gave people my word that have no voices and are living in fear, that I would help them.
Everyone told me it was impossible to film in underground shelters. I did. They also say it’s impossible to change the world. It’s not. I see people helping people and changing lives every day.
Real Beauty Real Women, Founder, Jacquelyn Alutto is to be honored at the Boss Network's Event on Wednesday, November 10th in New York City.
The Boss Network is one of Forbes “10 Best Career Sites For Women.” The six-day national tour is to be “inspired by influencers and raise awareness of HIV/AIDS among women. The “Influencers” series highlights some of the world’s most influential women in their respective fields who have made a difference in and outside their communities.
Our co-host Celebrity Stylist, George Ortiz presided over a hand picked team of amazing hair stylists. Their efforts paid off big when the models stepped on the runway clad in tasteful and imaginative lingerie and coiffed with style, flair and a touch of insouciance. As in the Marc Bouwer show, George amazed and delighted everyone.
“Seven Bar Foundation is proud to launch its first LINGERIE NEW YORK couture fashion show and Gala on October 21, 2010 at Cipriani 42nd St, presented by Freedom Bay St. Lucia, the 5 star eco-luxury resort and residences. The Foundation re-directs the power of the sustainable luxury, fashion and beauty industries to fuel microfinance, empowering women and enabling self-sufficiency — giving a “hand UP, not a hand OUT.” Raising funds through a series of couture lingerie shows throughout the world (Miami, London, Paris, etc.), the Foundation’s Lingerie New York is a paradigm for a new philanthropic approach to reach a critical mass of consciousness and for social impact and change.”
Most of the cast of Real Beauty Real Women were on hand for Eric Alts great Halloween Party. It was a great party. Daniel Staub’s new video was featured.
It was very moving, portraying a battered wife in a passionate but flawed love affair, who finally find’s the courage to leave.
There were many wild costumes, a red Caret and loads of press. Thousands of dollars were raised for the shelters run by Sandra Ramos and Strengthen Our Sisters.
Real Beauty Real Women Celebrity Host George Ortiz Arrives on the Red Carpet
Real Beauty Real Women Celebrity Host George Ortiz Arrives on the Red Carpet
Who runs New York? The BOSS Network Inspired by Influencers Tour hits NYC
An Evening of Inspiring and Networking in the Big Apple honoring the women changing the game
October 27, 2010, New York, New York— On Wednesday, November 10, 2010,The BOSS Network (Bringing Out Successful Sisters), a women’s empowerment alliance dedicated to highlighting, connecting and empowering women globally will be making the next stop on their Inspired by Influencers tour the city that never sleeps – NYC. The home for the NY event will be Jay Z’s 40/40 club at 6 West 25 Street in Manhattan with the program beginning at 7pm.
Following on the heels of amazing events in both DC and Atlanta, New York has a lot to live up to and will definitely do so. Hosted by media personality Egypt and keynoted by none other than Ilyasah Shabazz, author, activist, lecturer and daughter of the late Malcolm X; New York proves to be a highlight on the tour.
BOSS Influencers NY Honorees include: Jacquelyn Aluotto, Filmmaker and human activist; Cathleen Trigg Jones, Owner of Spa Chi; Chioma Valcourt, Celebrity Hairstylist and owner of Next Vanity; Miatta David, Founder of MVD, Inc.; Gabrielle Bernstein, Author, motivational speaker and founder of herfuture.com; Dr. Catrise Austin, Dentist to the Stars; Saideh Browne, Founder & CEO of The Impact Agency; Shakara Bridges, Author of Get Em Girls; Tai Beauchamp, CEO of The BluePrint Group; and Michelle Hartgrove, Founder of Restoration Weekend.
The Influencers tour will visit six cities across the United States, with the purpose of highlighting and bridging 10 women per city who have branded themselves as successful influencers among peers and associates in the fields of Business, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Arts, Sports, Fashion, Education and more. BOSS will recognize each of these women for their magnanimous steps toward individual success, honoring them for their determination and accomplishment in their respective fields.
For more information on the Inspired by Influencerstour, its honorees or The BOSS Network, please visit www.thebossnetwork.org.To purchase tickets, please register at www.cityglobalevents.com. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Harlem United Community AIDS Center www.harlemunited.org. About The BOSS Network
The BOSS Network was founded by Cameka D. Smith and is a women’s empowerment alliance dedicated to highlighting women and creating opportunities for growth through networking beyond events. In 2010, BOSS was named among the top 100 websites and one of the 10 best career sites for women by Forbes.com.
About Jacquelyn Aluotto
Jacquelyn Aluotto is a film maker and human activist she started Pick It Up! Pictures production company to make films and documentaries that have a message. She filmed the documentary “Not In My Backyard” which provided a firsthand view of the perilous lives of the victims of domestic violence.
Watch the trailer of the award-winning documentary “Not In My Backyard”
I would like to introduce myself and the rest of the new Real Beauty Real Women Team. Besides the lovely Jacqui Phillips, the Key Make-Up Artist, who teaches the make-up tips and interviews the celebrities and event goers, we will be helping Jacquelyn Alutto with this wonderful project. All of us are passionate about ending the Cycle of Violence and offering hope and help to women and children who are suffering now. We are looking forward to doing whatever we can.
Here are the New team Members. Left: George Ortiz, Key Celebrity Hair Stylist, Linda Morand, Founder of The Supermodels Hall of Fame and David Frank Ray, Beauty Director
RBRW producer Jacquelyn Aluotto [Film maker and human activist] recently filmed the video for Danielle Staub called “Cry” and the World Premiere will be at our event for Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Jacquelyn Aluotto is a film maker and human activist who spent six years filming underground domestic violence shelters across America. Her documentary “Not in My Backyard” is a testament to the victims of domestic violence.
Information on Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In 1995, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) convened several national domestic violence organizations – the Family Violence Prevention Fund, the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline and later the National Network to End Domestic Violence – to launch a new effort to support domestic violence programs’ awareness and education efforts for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), observed annually in October. The collaborative effort became the Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP).
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. So of course RBRW will be participating in it own way to combat this epidemic.
We have an event scheduled for Oct. 21 we will be showing the documentary “Not In My Backyard” more details coming soon. We want all of you who are able to attend. Its going to be great.
Also if you have any events coming up in the NJ and/or NY area that you would like RBRW to attend and cover. Let us know.
Throughout the month we will keep Domestic Violence on the fore front. As you know with RBRW we are not only committed to fashion, make-up, entertainment but social issues.
We ask that you join us is bring awareness for the month of October and even beyond. You never know who maybe experiencing Domestic Violence be it verbal or physical so also use this time to check your surroundings and speak to friends and families. And if you are a victim we encourage you to get the support that you need.
I am Sandra from Solo Dove Public Relations and I am the Publicist for RBRW and Ms Jac Aluotto.
Specializing in Entertainment and Non Profit PR
Since I have joined the team I have worked on the WORLD PEACE BEGINS AT HOME EVENT. Which went well and we raised a good amount money. But we still have more to go. About $400,000 to be extact. From the PR stand point it was important that we get the media aware of what was going on. Introduce them to Jac, the event, the shelter and why it is important to save it. Not only did we have some reality stars there but they were there for a great cause. Dealing with relatiy starts was certaintly interesting as some of you may have heard the incident about Teresa from RHONJ not wanting to participate unless she was paid. But such is the nature of the business.
For this event post event publicity was just as important as reaching out to press and media before the event. And even know we are getting press regarding the event as well as people wanting to find out more about Jac and the Strengthen Our Sister shelter.
As we work on new ideas for October which is DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH we want to keep the momentum going that you can be a fashionista and be socially conscious.
I just want YOU to be aware that there is alot of behind the scenes work that goes on in putting on an event or setting up and interview, etc we just need your continued support. Donate, share your ideas, check out the site regularly, tweet about us , stumbleupon, ENJOY RBRW….
(QUICK PLUG) As Jac is a domestic violence expert is available to speak at your function and also to screen her documentary “NOT IN MY BACKYARD”.
I hope that you have enjoyed your visit to the blog and the site. Come back this is a place for you.
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