so-LAY.  Sun - in French.  When I started Soleil's To-Dos back in 2001, I was inputting information on my calendar about the events I was interested in - with reminders, so I wouldn't lose track of what was coming up.  I wanted a catchy title and "Stephanie's Things To Do" wasn't cutting it.  Since some people close to me have referred to me as Sunshine and Sunny, I thought of "Sunny's To Dos", but that sounded too corny.  Something about Soleil's To-Dos just worked.

So, Soleil is kinda me!  I'm Stephanie Green, a resident of Chicago since 1992 - and still loving it!  I have a full-time job as an attorney, but I do this as a part-time favor to myself and my Sophisticates.  I'm not a promoter, I have no marketing background - but I seek opportunities that promote personal growth, spirituality, creativity and action and I support individuals and organizations that provide such opportunities.  And, okay, I also like to get my groove on at the occasional party!

Well, a number of years have passed and I've finally moved from my initial e-mailed Microsoft Word and Adobe documents and have begun to realize the vision I have long held for Soleil's To-Dos!  Soleil's To-Dos is full of a variety of events (which I lovingly refer to as "To-Dos") that appeal to the African-American, urban "professional" (check out Sophisticates for my take on that term).  The To-Dos are not "all Black" events, but I definitely have a cultural bias in favor of those events that reflect diverse cultures and that celebrate Black culture and heritage.

But in order to make this really work, I need your feedback, both in terms of the To-Dos and the functioning of the website - so I hope to hear from you and I hope you enjoy Soleil's To-Dos!

Stephanie!
Soleil@so-LAZE.com