Phyllis has supported the Infinite Schol-
ars Programs offering high school stu-
dents scholarships for continuing their
education for over 10 years out of Or-
lando, FL and continues to do so within
the Chicagoland location. In addition,
she supports Orlando’s Clarita’s House, a
non-profit organization with a mission to
feed the homeless with young children.
Ms. Horton will be their keynote Speaker
at the 2019 Charity Fashion Show.
COMPANY PROFILE
Phyllis is the Author of a newly released
book, The Sword of Life, based on the prin-
ciples of Self-Love, Faith and Hope to con-
quer life’s greatest challenges. Ms. Horton
is a catalyst for Women Empowerment as
the Founder and President of Women of
Excellence and Leadership, a non-profit or-
ganization founded in Orlando, FL. Women
of Excellence and Leadership is a unique
organization designed to bring women to
the next level of their personal and pro-
fessional success. More than a networking
venue to enhance professional excellence,
Women of Excellence and Leadership fo-
cuses on the woman as a whole by nurtur-
ing their unique and exceptional talents to
unleash their gifts, creativity, individuality
and passions to provide a path for women
to excel in their personal lives and become
leaders in their professional world.
FAVORITE QUOTE/
INSPIRATIONAL SAYING
Phyllis strongly believes in the power of
our words as the driving force for success.
Her inspirational saying is, “Live in the
Spirit of Great Expectations Today, not the
Shadows of Yesterday!”
www.swordoflife.com
www.woelflorida.com
708-369-4161 • pmack35@gmail.com
Q & A
What was one of your biggest
professional or personal challenges
and how did you overcome it?
One of my biggest challenges in life was
breaking through a personal downfall.
After twenty plus years working within a
top fortune 500 corporation, one morning
I found myself on the opposite side of a
pink slip. The Senior Executive decided
they wanted to go in a different direction
but was very grateful for my 20 years of
service (really). Like many professionals
in the midst of economic change, I was
speechless. The unfortunate part of this
was the unexpected timing. Personally
and professionally, it was more than
challenging to find other opportunities
in my industry. Fast forward, a year later
I found myself homeless and questioning
my self-worth due to the incredible
struggle of not being able to replace my
income, my housing needs or support my
daughters’ welfare or college education.
This was a very dreadful time in my life.
Overcoming the emotional and mental
strain was only possible due to finding
my spiritual strength and connection with
my creator. The process of my healing
was derived through expressing various
life challenges through writing my book,
The Sword of Life. Understanding my
spiritual connection and healing came
by way of acknowledging and using the
words of scripture as it related to my life
experiences and living each day by the
Truth of the Word.
What is a regimen you do with hopes
of maintaining a balanced life?
After working 60 hour weeks for more
than thirty years, I have a resounding
commitment to self-love. My health
and my family are my primary focus. My
career is a means to provide the basic
needs in my life; It is not my life. I focus
on scheduling weekend activities with
the family, self-time alone to meditate
and commit to my Sunday spiritual
engagement to rejuvenate my spirit
every week.
What is your definition of
Women Empowerment?
I strongly believe that Women Empower-
ment is taking a stand to not only
believe in our ability to demonstrate
the power of our knowledge; it is
taking a stand to execute and show the
world our greatness and the impact of
the power we possess. We are great
leaders not simply in our homes, but
in our communities and even more so
now in the economic arena impacting
our society. Women Empowerment is
showcasing our best strengths and rising
to the forefront in our corporations and
organizations. It’s Liberation!
What words of wisdom
would you offer another woman?
Always believe in yourself. Live every
day as your best day and walk in the
Spirit of Great Expectations!
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