Presented by: Yamile Jackson, PhD, PE
Founder & President
Zakeez, Inc.
www.zakeez.com

“It's a story -- both personal and professional -- that grabs your heart and won't let go.”
-Sheila Harrison
Houston Business Guide
Nominator of Blazing Star recipient Yamile Jackson

Blazing Star winner Yamile Jackson shows how to take your vision from idea to product to marketplace to acclaimed company. She explains:
  • The 5 phases of the project that led to her award-winning invention -- from idea to final product
  • The process used to set up operations and market products
  • Lessons learned
  • Q&A

Her story -- both personal and professional -- grabs your heart and won't let go. She came to this country from Colombia, South America. After earning two master's and a doctoral degree in engineering, she launched a successful career in domestic and international project management.

Then in 2001, her life was turned upside down with the premature birth of her son Zachary. While on life support, a tropical storm hit Houston shutting down all power to the machines keeping Zachary and other preemies alive. He was kept alive manually for nine hours as his mom provided warmth by holding him skin-to-skin to her chest, and his dad and nurses took turns providing breathing manually. The life-changing experience inspired her to invent the award-winning Zaky, an ergonomically-designed pillow glove that benefits preemies, special-needs and sick babies around the world.

Internationally recognized, Dr. Jackson has received 11 awards including Outstanding Woman-owned Small Business of the Year. Company sales quadrupled and today, the Zaky is used in 300 neonatal ICU's and childcare facilities, and 250 baby specialty stores in seven countries.

Recently she received the Blazing Star Award from the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Texas at its annual statewide awards luncheon. She shows you step-by-step how to overcome obstacles and turn your aspirations into reality.

ConnectWorking is a dynamic, interactive table of networkers offered at all WCCT meetings. Anyone can participate. These ConnectWorkers help each other achieve specific goals and create relationships. The table starts at 11:15; participants then sit together during lunch. It's a unique, one on one connector developed by the Women's Chamber. Please register for ConnectWorking here.

The Women’s Chamber focuses on you with strategies to help you work smarter, network effectively, and compete successfully.
• Spirited networking • Insightful speakers • Stimulating relationships
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Members $30	Visitors $38

Showcase and sell your products to dynamic business and professional women -- just $75 for members/$100 for nonmembers. Space is limited - reserve your table online below. Tables must be paid for no later than Wednesday prior to the event. $25 cancellation fee -- no cancellation or refund after Tuesday prior to the event.
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