Wyn-Win Communications

04/06/2026

The team at Wyn-Win Communications is shouting "Happy Birthday" to our Founder, President, and visionary leader, Wynona Redmond.

Your passion, excellence, and unwavering commitment to helping others tell their stories have earned you the admiration of colleagues, clients, and communities alike. Today, we celebrate not only your remarkable accomplishments but also the wisdom, grace, and inspiration you bring to everyone fortunate enough to know and work with you.

Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, love, and all the recognition you so richly deserve. May the year ahead bring countless reasons to celebrate.

14/05/2026

May is National Small Business Month with over 36 million small businesses in the U.S. Our President and Founder was the presenting speaker for the OPRF Women's Business Infinity Group's May meeting

In today’s digital landscape, effective communication isn’t just about the message; it’s about the bridge we build to our community. It was a wonderful morning of networking and professional growth with a dynamic group of leaders.
A heartfelt thank you to the new Executive Director, Melissa Mallinson as she starts0 her term and the entire OPRF Chamber for the invitation to serve and connect.

📍 Sunrise Senior Living, River Forest, IL

01/05/2026

We are proud to announce our line-up for this year’s Dear Me Care Circle Honorees! Join us in showing them some love.

In just two days, we celebrate some remarkable caregivers, and community leaders including our top honorees: Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, receiving the Heart of a Leader Lifetime Caregiver award, and the Tracey Alston Family, our Caregivers of the Year. We also look forward to celebrating all of our incredible Heart of a Leader honorees—Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore, Commissioner Tara Stamps, Alderman Emma Mitts , and State Senator Mattie Hunter—along with every caregiver and community leader being recognized this weekend.
We cannot wait to celebrate you all!

JulianaStratton CommunityHeroes

23/04/2026

Funeral arrangements announced for Barbara and Kaleb Deer.

04/03/2026

Today is Caregiver Appreciation Day. This day honors the nearly 40 million caregivers across the country who quietly and consistently care for elderly parents, disabled loved ones, and those facing illness. The conversation was heartfelt and timely thanks to our guest Pastor Jeannette B. Jordan, Founder of Journey to the Cross Ministries and CEO of Dementia Dignified Academy.

We reflected on Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., who spotlighted the caregiving for Jessie Jackson Sr. He said, "Caregiving for my father, Rev. Jessie Jackson, showed me the real cost of care." As we enter Women's History Month, we remember other community leaders we've recently lost. In recognition of Caregiver Appreciation Day and the theme "Celebrating the Heart in Care," Rev. Jeanette B. Jordan shared her powerful journey caring for her husband through Alzheimer's. She reminded listeners that caregiving is compassion in motion, but it is also labor, and that caregivers must be supported with education, patience, and dignity. Jordan shares this in her book "Journey of Compassion" about her powerful journey caring for her husband through Alzheimer's.

We highlighted the upcoming Dear Me Care Circle Pre-Mother's Day Caregiver Awards Brunch on May 2 at Malcolm X College, continuing the mission to honor both professional and family caregivers who lead with heart.
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For tickets to Dear Me Care Circle Pre-Mother’s Day Caregiver Awards Brunch
bit.ly/DMCC2026 or DearMeCareCircle.org

To buy a copy of Journey of Compassion," visit https://www.dementiada.org/,

03/03/2026

Today we pause to honor the heart work you do — the love, patience, and strength you pour into others every single day. You are the quiet heroes holding families together, and we see you.

As we celebrate you, we’re also preparing to honor caregivers in a special way this spring.

👉🏾Nominate an exceptional caregiver for our 3rd Annual Pre‑Mother’s Day Brunch & Caregiver Awards.

Let’s make sure the people who give so much feel truly appreciated.
Nominate here: bit.ly/dmccnominations2026 (link in bio)

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

Today on Community Chatter, we were joined by Dyanna Knight Lewis, Vice President at Real Times Media, Inc., and Twyler Jenkins, Founder and CEO of I Am That Woman Movement, Inc., NFP.

In recognition of Black History Month and National Caregivers Day (February 21), the conversation centered on legacy, leadership, and honoring the women who build and sustain our communities. Wynona reflected on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and her longstanding work with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, emphasizing the importance of continuing a tradition of service and advocacy.

Twyler shared details about the upcoming I Am That Woman Movement event on March 29 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. at Maggiano’s in downtown Chicago, continuing her organization’s mission to empower and uplift women.

Dyanna Knight Lewis also highlighted the upcoming Women of Excellence celebration on March 29, 2026, which will recognize trailblazing women shaping Chicago’s future.

21/01/2026

Today on Community Chatter, we were joined by author Carl West to discuss his new book, The Support System: Who Will Help Guide Them?

Carl shared powerful insights on the importance of surrounding ourselves and our youth with positive influences, meaningful images, and affirming narratives. He reflected on the mentors who shaped his life, from neighborhood friends to leaders like Brandon Johnson, and how that guidance helped him make better choices along the way. Carl emphasized how the stories we see, hear, and internalize shape belief, build confidence, and help people imagine possibilities beyond their current circumstances.

It was a thoughtful conversation on guidance, mindset, and the critical role strong support systems play in helping individuals believe that the best is still ahead. You can buy the book, The Support System: Who Will Help Guide Them? online at https://thirdworldpressfoundation.org

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07/01/2026

January is National Mentorship Month, and today, Raschanda Hall, my mentee, friend, and strategic partner on all things social at Wyn-Win, sat in for me on Community Chatter with author, leadership coach, and keynote speaker Sandi Lynn to celebrate the 28th anniversary of her G.R.O.W. Power Mentor Program at Christ Universal Temple. For nearly three decades, Sandi has provided a vital safe space for girls ages 8–18 to grow, lead, and thrive.

WANT TO GET INVOLVED:
📍 Meetings are held on the Second Saturday
When: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
Where: Christ Universal Temple, Chicago
Call the Christ Universal Temple office at (773) 568-2282 for details.

The momentum continues on Jan. 30 as Sandi takes the stage at the Metropolitan Club for TEDx Lake Shore Drive. She’ll be performing a unique spoken word piece on "The Languages of Ideas" alongside a lineup of visionary speakers.
🎟️ Get TEDx Tickets: tedxlakeshoredrive.com

Let's keep the Wyn-Wins going in 2026 by showing up for our youth and our community leaders!

Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/live/FgjhtftadBY?si=u4dhWuxIYYQzhz09