Made popular by the hit 2000 film of the sme name, the phrase "pay it forward" refers to the ideal that rather than paying someone back for a favor, a good deed can be done for a third party instead. Now the concept serves as the basic permis behind the June 14th "Better Me" Promotional Networking Luncheon at the Bailey Rec. Center, 36651 Ford Road in Westland. Home-based business people sign as advertising sponsors and pay to have their business endorsed at the luncheon. They supply promotional items to the guest in attendancd, of the whom are business shop owners and community workers are invited to attend the luncheon for free and agree to "pay it forward" by setting up a display of slected promotional items, thus helping home-based busiensses to gain exposure they might not otherwise have acces to. Show owner are "payed forward for their good deed as well; "Better Me" luncheon founder Lynne Bozeman provides each business with a complimentary article and photo feature in her e-magaizne "From The Inside Out".

The healthy luncheon is also an opportuntiy for guest to learn about a range of healthy lifestyle goods and services. Guest speakers incluede: Ayurvedic doctor and founder of the Beayurvedic Wellness Center, Dr. Beena Vesikar, M.D., B.A.M.S.; Debra Flowers, certified personal trainer and the prresident of Beyond Muscle Inc.; Gail Malkiewicz, eco-friendly wellness consultant specializing in environmentally friendly cleaning products and Aisha Z. Lewis, a Metro Detroit based, ecologically conscious interior designer and poet Malachi London.

for more information and join at this event visit www.thebettermeluncheon.blogspot.com or call 877-414-5550

This artical is a re-print from the May issue of the Natural Awakening Magazine Wayne County Edition www.healthylivingdetroit.com