Toyi Ward "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is God's purpose that prevails" - Proverbs 19:21 Company: Toyi Ward Communications, LLC Location: Somerset, NJ Website: www.toyiward.com

Biography:
"Toyi Ward knows a lot about a lot"- Robin Thomas, Polish Cleveland Magazine.

Toyi Ward is an expert in business and a master authority at succeeding in life. She is an advocate for working women and women business owners, especially those she deems "mompreneurs". After ten years on the Fortune 50 fast track as a sales & marketing executive, she launched Toyi Ward Communications, LLC a writing/consulting company focused on the enrichment of working women & women business owners. TWC is a multi-media company that develops content for corporations, entrepreneurs, and private clients. Her commentary has appeared on MSN lifestyle, The Glass Hammer, Your Business Channel, and much more.

As a freelance writer, Toyi Ward contracts with e-magazines, websites, and print media to create entertaining, yet inspiring projects. Her topics of expertise range from fundamental principles of business/career success to the sex life of mompreneurs. She writes regularly for Working Mother Magazine, Recognize-The Relationship Magazine, and The Sales Channel on YBC.

Toyi Ward, the author, released her debut novel, PAR FOR THE CURSE (Naphtali Books) and will begin her Summer 2009 tour in May. This work of women's fiction examines the life of a young woman fighting against the legacy of unhappiness in her family. The story explores the influence of voodoo and the impact of generational secrets on family, life, and love. "I want people to enjoy the story first," says Ward. "Then bind up their baggage and toss it out on garbage day, not to be recycled."

As the host of TOYi-Talk on Blog Talk Radio, Toyi's "tell it like it is" philosophy gives listeners permission to say things that they've never been given permission to say or think in public. Candid and unapologetic, she often injects commentary from her own experience in hopes of inspiring listeners to be authentic. TOYi Talk discusses life as it is, not as you want it be. Her guests say that she asks, "smart questions" and "keeps if fun."

Toyi draws upon her extensive experience of achievement and training to facilitate workshops and lectures for social, professional, and civic organizations. Topics include: Work & Life Balance, Leadership for Women, Family Management, Sex & Relationships for working women, Career Management, Entrepreneurship, Sales Principles, Risk taking, Change Management, Social Commentary and more. Her intuitive style and keen intellect earned her the distinction of NJ BIZ Magazine's Top 50 Women in Business and National Who's Who Among Business Women.

She holds executive seats at The Center for Research on Violence Against Women (CRVAW) and The University of Kentucky Women & Philanthropy Leadership Council. She's an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and Jack and Jill of America Inc.

Toyi is married with two children.

Availability:
Expert experience in speaking to any size group (5-2500) and on live and recorded media. Available for civic, social, and professional organizations to discussion personal or career strategies. Available as a moderator, facilitator, or panelist on business and women's empowerment topics. Available to media hosts for expert commentary on business, women's issues, and current events.