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The Black Swan Société
PLACE WHAT INSPIRES YOU HERE
We are a private and exclusive organization for professional people of color ages 30 and up. We cultivate an environment of trust, friendship, and engagement.
We are intentional with personalized services just for you!
We provide:
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Connecting persons with like minds, hearts, and moral values.
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Networking Services
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Matchmaking Services
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Social Activities and Events
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Educational Activities and Events
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Vacation Trips and Excursions
WHAT YOU'RE NOT ABOUT
Our Story
Many friends and family shared that they are exhausted, weary, and unsatisfied with the dating apps and websites that are available for people of color. Hearing about this often, we wanted to create a society that provides services that are more meaningful, sincere, truthful, helpful, and selective for people of color with like minds, hearts, and spirits. Each of us has experienced a family member, a friend, or an associate wanting the selective service that The Black Swan Société offers. A Black Swan represents mating for life. We intentionally decided to create The Black Swan Société for us.
I've received a Bachelor Of Arts in English and Education, and a Master of Public Administration and was the founder of Coalition for Higher Learning, Inc which provided educational services. My heart and passion have always been helping people of color learn and grow educationally, socially, and spiritually for themselves. Being in a technology-driven world today makes it easier to meet peopIe than ever before but that has also brought about the challenge of not being able to truly connect and develop intentional relationships with others that have the same core values. I believe strong professional and social relationships are crucial for one to be successful and balanced in life.
The black swan symbolizes many characteristics such as compassion, empathy, fidelity, joy, love, revelation, happiness, group cooperation, tenderness, pride, and wonder. The symbolism of fidelity and love holds special meaning to us since that is what we are hoping to help others experience in their own lives.
Certified Educator of Life Skills | Certified Matchmaker | Visionary Leader for Change
Marcia Elam
President & Master Connector
As a servant leader for more than 25 years, I’ve utilized my passions of love and service to assist with the growth and development of individuals within my circle of influence and beyond. I’m humbled that my life has afforded me the opportunity to connect with people who have developed lifelong personal and professional relationships.
My zest for knowledge has contributed to me becoming an Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Certified Executive Coach. I’ve graduated from numerous organizational leadership courses and received numerous awards. Since 2006, I’ve been an ambassador for the Sorrell College of Business, Troy University. I’ve completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Health. However, more than any professional accolades, I love the art of love and look forward to helping you with your journey.
Marketing Consultant | Board Member | Matchmaker
Erica Williams
Social Strategist
I am Georgia born and raised, I have always held an expansive view of life and the world, in general. Growing up, I was always conscious of the fact that so much existed beyond my little corner of the South and wanted to experience as much of it as possible. I eagerly used that consciousness as a springboard in college to begin what I like to call a “global study” of life in obtaining a bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a focus on economic development in the Middle East and North Africa, and a double minor in Arabic and Anthropology, from Emory University. I continued this theme in law school, primarily focusing my studies and fellowships on international law at the University of Georgia. But the most impactful part of meandering through this academic, and eventually professional journey has been rooted in the people that I have met along the way and the realization that I love connecting them.
It has become a passion of mine to identify needs and resources, bridging the connections between them through the making of meaningful introductions and supporting those burgeoning relationships just long enough to ensure that they are fruitful so that these new friends can be left to their own devices for me to be able to move on to the next opportunity. As this passion is transferable across both the professional and personal, I am excited to leverage my love of connection to do what I can to create love connections. Whether we admit it or not, we are all seeking love, acceptance, and partnership- regardless of what that may look like in execution - and I cannot wait to see more of that traveling this expansive world, hand-in-hand, in meaningful connections between like-minded individuals.
Erin Brown
Secretary & Event Director