Introduction to SIPPI (Women of Distinction)

The idea of SIPPI, Sisters Increasing Positive Progression, Incorporated, swallowed my spirit years ago and it still flames my heart.   Here’s your opportunity to get join us.  Years ago, it became very obvious to me that expectations are high for the progressive-minded, professional woman. We are to thrive and excel in our jobs. We are to raise our children. We are to be there for our friends. We are to hold our families together. We are to be the backbones in our marriages/relationships. We are to uplift our communities. We are also expected to smile all the while. These are heavy burdens for us to carry. Yet, we do it. Each and every day we hold up our heads and march out of our homes and into society and give the very best we have to everyone around us. We do this without realizing that we are neglecting ourselves.

Therefore, a small group of women gather once a month in an effort to get back to “us”. We talk about everything and nothing. We are building relationships/friendships and throwing ourselves into the company of others who have the same struggles. We build and encourage each other. We listen. We make no judgments as we understand that though we are alike, we are also different and we respect each other’s differences. 

In doing this, we also turn much attention to our city and our community. Our primary (but underlining) interest is in youth development and the promotion of the arts. As mothers, aunties, sisters, we recognize that our roles in the lives our children will either shape or destroy their futures. We are firm believers in the hope and passion that the arts place in a child’s life. Therefore, we look for opportunities to support each other and to get involved in events/projects that introduce children to arts and creativity. 

There are no fees. There is no membership list. There is no pressure. We have enough expectations in our everyday lives. This circle of sisters seeks to add refreshing dialogue and a venue for release from the pressures of being a Woman of Distinction. If you are interested in joining us or would like to be added to the email list of events that we support, please feel free to contact me at funmifranklin09@aol.com.

Peace & Power!

Funmi “QueenFolayan” Franklin,  Founder