Press Release:

      Oklahoma has long endured a black eye when it comes to women.  The sooner state is listed as one of the five worse states for women according to the Commission on the Status of Women.  Oklahoma also incarcerates more women than anywhere else in the free world.  Women in this state earn only 75 cents for every dollar men earn, single women head nearly half of all poor families in Oklahoma, and we’re 8^th in the nation for teen pregnancy with 20 percent of Oklahoma girls never graduating from high school not to mention fewer than 15 percent complete college.  All of these statistics and more stoke the fires for the Women’s Inspirational Network. 

     Former Oklahoma/Texas News /Anchor/Reporter and Founder and Director of WIN, Tarra Gilbert says, “Reaching women and affecting positive change defines my purpose on earth.”  Gilbert who was a single parent for years says she knows first hand how difficult it is for women here. “I was divorced with three children, one of which had a terminal illness.  I was cultivating a broadcasting career, and with no child support I struggled, scrimped, and scratched to make ends meet.  The only thing that kept my sanity was finding a relationship with Jesus. 

        Gilbert says, “Now is the time for change and that change needs to come to women by women.  .  As we celebrate 100 years of statehood, what better time than now to bring the needs of women to the forefront.”  “Women’s Inspirational Network or WIN was developed to reach women first in this state then all over the world and connect us to the things we need.  No one organization, ministry, church or agency is going to change things; it’s going to take a concerted effort of groups all over the state working together to bring about transformation,” Gilbert continues.

      Saturday, August 18^th from 8 – 4 at Cameron University we will provide workshops that will enhance the capability of women revolutionize their communities.  The First Annual Women in Spiritual Leadership Convention will offer six workshops, two mini sessions, and three main sessions all filled with hands on tools to help those in business or ministry.  Between two and three hundred women are expected to fill the mezzanine for the day’s activities to be kicked off by Lt. Governor Jari Askins.  State Representative Ann Coody is the luncheon speaker and Miss Indian Nations will be on hand to share about the Native American culture.”  Gilbert says originally the convention was focused on women in the state, but there has been such an interest from so many outside the area that it was necessary to open it up to everyone.  Women who register by July 21^st will receive a level upgrade from of their registration.   Vendor space is still available.  For registration or more information call 580-512-9461 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.