Chattanooga-Born Entrepreneur Duo Featured Speakers at 2011 SHE Expo For Women

ATLANTA, July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lakeeda "Lake" Kelley and Lakeisha "Mariah" Huq, the entrepreneur sisters behind the multicultural children's bedding line Jewel and Jem, will be featured guest speakers at the upcoming third annual SHE Expo for Women, taking place July 16-17 at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

As part of the weekend's featured events, Kelley and Huq will be speaking on home decorating topics Saturday, July 16th at 12:30 pm, and Sunday, July 17th at 4 pm. Born and raised in Chattanooga, the sisters are excited to bring their message and work back home and promote women in business.

"We are thrilled to be part of such a great event for women," said Huq, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Marketing for Jewel and Jem. "Chattanooga has made us the women we are today, and it will be great to be back home."

Bringing the hottest, freshest looks into the home, the luxury children's bedding line has been turning heads since its debut in 2009. "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Phaedra Parks recently chose to use Jewel and Jem to decorate son Ayden's bedroom, featuring the decor in an episode of the hit reality show. The line will also be launched through Macy's department stores soon.

Among other guest speakers at the women's conference include lifestyle guru Martha Stewart and former "The Real Housewives of New York" star Bethenny Frankel. The two day conference is the largest of its kind in the South, and will feature 150 vendor booths, professional fashion shows, health and beauty demonstrations, and informational seminars.

For more information on the expo, please visit www.timesfreepress.com/news/she2011/.

About Jewel and Jem

Jewel and Jem features fine fabrics and images that uplift unite and inspire children of all ages and cultures around the world.  Specializing in custom creations allows Jewel and Jem to offer exquisite bedding from crib to king, window treatments, and customizable art work.  The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.  For more information, visit www.jewelandjem.com, call (800) 257-1230 or email [email protected].

Contact:

Endrea Kosven
Director of Public Relations
Mariah Media Group
(818) 259-0339
[email protected]

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