Florida Women of Achievement

03/07/2016

Welcome to Women's History Month! All this month we will be highlighting successful and inspirational Florida Women of Achievement. The FWA seeks to empower audiences of all ages through story telling using photography and film. Look for frequent posts and updates on our brand new Twitter and Instagram!

The video below tells just a little bit about how the Florida Women of Achievement/Amarathine project got started. "The goal of the exhibit is to forever remember the beauty and contributions of women leaders" and inspire our future generation

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www.floridawomenofachievement.org FWA was founded in 1992 by photographic artist Scherley Busch and exhibited in over 35 venues including the US Senate, Washington,…

06/19/2015

Check out this video that highlights the VIP Screening of "Portraits of Inspiration", presented by FWA to a full house at The Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables.

A VIP Screening of "Portraits of Inspiration" was presented by Florida Women of Achievement (FWA) to a full house at The Miracle Theatre, Coral Gables. The first…

05/31/2015

Florida Women of Achievement (FWA) held a VIP reception and screening to mark the launch of Scherley Busch’s new documentary series, Portraits of Inspiration. The first film in the series ‘The Power Nun’, a biopic about Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin, was shown for a full house at the Miracle theatre on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.


Check out our photos from the event!

Pictures of the amazing night for the premier screening of the first in the Portraits of Inspiration series

05/28/2015

Aimed at celebrating Florida’s diverse history-making role models, the Portraits of Inspiration series will bring to life the stories of powerful women who have left a mark on the South Florida community.

05/08/2015

FWA proudly presents the first film in its exciting new documentary series: "Portraits of Inspiration."
Travel back through time and relive the life of humanitarian, educator, and unstoppable force:

Sister Jeanne O'Laughlin - "The Power Nun"

Screening May19th 7:00 pm - The Miracle Theater,
Coral Gables

For Tickets - http://floridawomenofachievement.org/Florida_Women_of_Achievement/2015_Film_Screening.html

Watch the trailer below

This first film documentary by Scherley Busch features trailblazer and humanitarian, Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin. Growing up in Michigan during the great depression,…

04/28/2015

Founded in 1992, by artist Scherley Busch, the FWA Photographic Documentary has been exhibited at over 40 venues including The U.S. Senate Russell Rotunda, Washington, D.C., The Florida Governor’s Mansion and The Capitol in Tallahassee, Miami-Dade College, Barry University, The Miami Herald, Carrollton School and The Historical Museum of Southern Florida.

04/26/2015

Florida Women of Achievement is proud to present the first in a series of films celebrating the lives and times of Florida’s exceptional leaders. Started in 1992, FWA’s photographic exhibitions and educational programs shine a light on Florida’s diverse history-making role models. Now the new excit…

04/16/2015

“I know how important it is to have strong women role models around you. It is really an honor to be surrounded by all these extraordinary leaders,” said Terry McKoy, Marine Biology, Barry University at the FWA exhibition reception.

04/10/2015

This first film documentary by Scherley Busch features trailblazer and humanitarian, Sister Jeanne O’Laughlin. Growing up in Michigan during the great depression, she entered the convent at the young age of 15.With Vatican II opening new doors, she traveled across the country from Arizona to South Florida during the Women’s Movement. Using her wit, charm and humor she broke down barriers and paved the way for men and women alike. Sr Jeanne took Miami by storm, raising over $200 million and put Barry University on the map. She took her fervor for education and inspired everyone around her.

04/10/2015

The Florida Women of Achievement documentaries continue to draw attention to Florida and its women leaders!