MSPAL Presents Women In Wonderland: The Tea Party Experience

A celebration of women’s true progression in all aspects of life, love, and profession… the good, bad, and the ugly.

This event will be a celebratory experience fashioned after the “Alice in Wonderland” storybook and tea party theme as the metaphorical representation of the phenomenal accomplishments of women throughout the city of Memphis filled with entertainment, motivation and networking all designed to inspire and empower.

We will also award local nominees in the (5) community sectors of: Service & Advocacy, Government & Civil, Family & Education, Healthcare & Wellness, and Business & Corporate.

  • LIVE Female Artist
  • LIVE Female Soloist
  • Special Guest Keynote Speaker
  • The “S.H.E.” Awards
  • Award Winning Panelists
  • Silent Auction
  • Vendors
  • and much, much more!

Guest speaker:

London Lamar-Tennessee State Senator

Host/Moderator:

Stormy Taylor-Radio Personality KJMS-FM 101.1/WDIA-AM

Music by:

DJ Lola

DJ Lola has been featured on the SiriusXM station Shade45 and locally on Memphis’ own WYXR Crosstown Radio 91.7 FM.

HOST/MODERATOR

Stormy Taylor - Radio Personality KJMS-FM 101.1/WDIA-AM

Stormy has been in the radio industry for over 35 years. She is mother of two children and grandmother of 5. She is a native of Magnolia, Arkansas. Her passion for radio and TV was birthed while attending Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. Her career began on the campus of SAU working for KSAU, the campus radio station. Her first commercial radio job was at Power 92 FM in Little Rock, AR. She later worked at KRNB in Dallas, Texas. While working for KRNB she became a member of the Potter’s House where she worked and volunteered in their Television department. Stormy has been a guest on Bishop T.D. Jakes former TV show “The Potter’s Touch.” She has also been a volunteer under First Lady Serita Jakes and an invited speaker for First Lady Serita Jakes “God’s Leading Lady’s.” Also during her time in Dallas and while working for KRNB she worked for ABC’s “The Touch,” nationally syndicated format. After leaving KRNB in Dallas she worked for the former Oasis Jazz Radio Station as morning sidekick on the Jeff Elliot Morning Show. She has studied Acting, Radio Broadcasting and Television. Stormy currently works for iHeart Media Memphis and is an on air talent on KJMS and WDIA. She is also the host a weekly talk show “The Pulse”that airs on iHeart Media Memphis’ top rated radio stations in the market V101, K97, WDIA & Hallelujah FM. During her career she has worked with celebrities such as Kirk Franklin, Cheryl Underwood, and the late Vesta Williams, to name a few. She has also worked with some of the most celebrated Radio DJ’s in the country such as Joe Soto, National Hall of Fame legends Tom Joyner and Bobby O’Jay and many others.

GUEST SPEAKER

London Lamar - Tennessee State Senator

London Lamar is a proud third-generation resident of Tennessee’s 33rd District. The 33rd district has remained the conscience of the legislature, fighting for families and the future. Graduating from Memphis Central “The” High School in 2009, finishing top of the class. Lodon received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with minors in Sociology and Intercultural Studies from Saint Mary’s College in May 2013. Accompanied by her resilient personality and self-motivated attitude, she decided really early on that she was committed to being a dedicated civil servant who inspires and motivates her peers to be effective change agents for the future and families.

Currently serving as the State Senator for District 33, London is the youngest female and African American legislator in Tennessee State Senate History. She is proud to serve as Chair of the Shelby County Delegation of State Legislators. Currently sitting on the notable Judiciary and Energy Committees. She has passed numerous pieces of legislation in the State House and Senate with over seven currently public laws.

London has advocated and advanced policies on the national, state, and local levels that support families and healthcare. She has worked as an organizer for public education, empowering, educating, and engaging parents and community members in failing and priority school districts to utilize their voices, be knowledgeable in educational policies, and vote on issues that impact public schools and students.

MUSIC PROVIDED BY

DJ Lola

DJ Lola has been featured on the SiriusXM station Shade45 and locally on Memphis’ own WYXR Crosstown Radio 91.7 FM.

ENTERTAINMENT

Masharian Jones

I am MaSharian Jones, a 25 year old professionally trained dancer. I began dancing at the age of 4 doing ballet. Upon entering the 4th grade, I was in Dance ministry at New Direction Christian Church for 8 years. I then went into professional dancing at the age of 10 as a Junior Grizz Girl. After leaving the JGG team I began competitive dancing at Highland Oaks Middle as a Fly Girl. I am also a 2012 National Dance Alliance 1st place champion in the pom division. During my high school years I was training under Terran Garry at Subculture Royalty Dance Studios where I was given the opportunity to travel and perform around the US. In 2016 I was blessed to grace the stage at World of Dance in Dallas, TX with SubRoy. After finishing high school I attended Tennessee State University where I became a Tiger Gem for their basketball team as well as joined Hip’Notyze Dance Troupe. I am now training back at SubRoy Studios to further my dance career.

Sun, May 19, 2022
5:30 PM

This Is a Women’s Only Event