SHOWCASE Magazine June 2013 Edition (SCMzine Publication)

1 SHOWCASE Magazine June 2013

MAGAZINE

CHIEZDA WASHINGTON HER MISSION EMPOWER SINGLE MOM TO CEO HEALTH AMBASSADOR LIFE COACH AUTHOR MAGAZINE

FOCUS the PROGRESSIVE

BLACK WOMAN

BE INSPIRED

SHOWCASE

Cover Photo by

Renee Wilhite RM Photography

Upper Marlboro Maryland

JUNE EDITION 2013





wwwsistersandfriendscom


INSIDE EDITION Chiezda Washington (feature) 16

I believe my greatest triumph was continuing to believe

in my dreams when no one else did One of the most

compelling things I would share with anyone who is con-

sidering becoming or is currently an entrepreneur pursu-

ing their dream is to persevere when theyre ready to give

up Our blessings dont often show themselves when

things are going well they come when we are in our

darkest hour and God is working on our behalf

Tracey McDaniel 10

Chosen after a comprehensive nationwide search for

a leader with extensive experience and a track rec-

ord of success in marketing and promoting states

and metropolitan areas to business location decision

-makers in the United States and abroad

Tara Colquitt 19 I have assisted small business owners who have

ldquomixed credit scoresrdquo that interfere with their ability

to secure business contracts

Becky A Davis 22 People are the second most important part of a suc-

cessful long term business You win or lose with the

people you have on your team or in your circles

Great leaders are able to inspire people to follow

their vision and purpose

Parisnicole Payton 28 She is an expert in leading by example Her dynamic

leadership advisement time management stellar

customer service and networking skills enable her to

give referrals resources and recommendations of

the Who What When Where and Why in the field

of sports and entertainment

SPECIAL ADDITIONS AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS

Melisha Anderson-Ruiz

Author Sharon Fox

Delayna Keller-Watkins

Tifini Lewis

Contact SHOWCASE Magazine

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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES

Black Lace Blue Tears

Some people speak of dreaming in color Irsquod say I dream in jazz and wake the next morning with lyrics and arrangements in my head Here ndash in front of microphone and behind a pen sharing those dreams with others ndash is where I belong and where I feel very at homerdquo



LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES


On The Road Again

SHOWCASE Magazine a vision that began in 2007 supporting Black Owned Businesses

two publications came out of the vision but then I decided the timing just wasnrsquot

right something was missing the layout to childlike I had not researched no expe-

rience what had I gotten myself into I realized it took more than just supporting it

meant that I needed to start connecting on a more personalprofessional level in

order to appreciate the commitment of business owners Business owners work too

hard endure much in the attempt to pull in prospective clients SHOWCASE Maga-

zine was laid to rest

Six years later after connecting building friendships gaining more experience (PEAS

Magazine) it was time to take the vision on the road again but this time the focus

would be on the PROGRESSIVE Black Woman Still not an expert but striving to

develop along the way Each edition will focus on Women who offer services prod-

ucts encouragement healthy living comfort food music community My way in

supporting the ldquoSisterhoodrdquo Communities across the land may not have the total

picture of Women who are excelling in their perspective areas of choice trust me

there are many

I hope you become inspired encouraged by all the Women in this edition

Denise Bethune

Editor-In ChiefCo-Founder


Branding gives you a clear competitive ad-vantage it defines who you are and distin-guishes you in the market Establishing building and improving your branding is therefore one of your best marketing tools available as it links your overall company image to loyalty and trust which is a guaran-tee for higher business results Innovative

Design

Style

(IDS)

IDS start-

ed in 2003 when creative visionary Rebekah Jen-

kins decided to put a lifetime of innovative crea-

tions to work Having extensive graphic design

fine art marketing and customer service experi-

ence Rebekah brings a unique perspective to the

GraphicCreative Design arena

ldquoAs a compassionate serv-

ant and leader I am fortu-

nate to have the opportuni-

ty to serve at various state

and county levels on the

Maryland Commission for

Women the Maryland

Caregivers Support Coor-

dinating Council the Maryland Veterans Re-

silience Initiative and as Chairwoman of the

Prince Georgersquos County Veterans Commis-

sion When people ask what drives me I just

simply say I remember feeling lonely de-

pressed scared and ashamed and I remem-

ber being homeless and not having enough

food to eat I remember the transition the

strugglehellipI remember being these womenrdquo

Ginger Miller (WVI)



Economic growth in New Jersey

can credit Tracye McDaniel Her mis-

sion is to make New Jersey the place

to grow and nurture your business

Excited in featuring this progressive

Black Woman she represents my

State

Tracye McDaniel brings a wealth

of experience education commit-

ment and the promise for the State of

New Jersey

Tracye McDaniel serves as president

and chief executive officer of Choose

New Jersey an independently funded

and operated nonprofit 501(c)(3) organi-

zation whose mission is to encourage

and nurture economic growth through-

out the State of New Jersey including a

focus on making New Jerseyrsquos most

distressed cities engines for growth and

opportunity Ms McDaniel has more

than 26 years of leadership experience

in economic development destination

marketing public relations tourism and

international business development

including holding cabinet-level positions

in three Texas gubernatorial administra-

tions Ms McDaniel is a Ford Founda-

tion Regional Sustainable Development

(RSD) Fellow a program of American

Chamber of Commerce Executives

(ACCE) She was recently elected to the

Board of Directors of the International

Economic Development Council (IEDC)

With her extensive economic develop-

ment experience and expertise

Ms McDaniel has led Choose NJrsquos

creation of a solid foundation in the or-

ganizationrsquos first operational year al-

ready influencing NJrsquos business attrac-

tion and retention success by conduct-

ing research-based lead-generation

initiatives and promoting the competitive

advantages of doing business in the

state Ms McDaniel holds leadership

positions in numerous professional and

industry organizations and is a graduate

of The University of Texas at Austin McDaniel was chosen after a com-

prehensive nationwide search for a

leader with extensive experience and a

track record of success in marketing and

promoting states and metropolitan areas

to business location decision-makers in

the United States and abroad She

brings more than 26 years of executive

and senior management experience in

economic development destination



She has held cabinet-level positions in

three gubernatorial administrations

McDaniel is a Ford Foundation Regional

Sustainable Development (RSD) Fellow

a program of American Chamber of

Commerce Executives (ACCE) McDan-

iel was recently elected to the Board of

Directors of the International Economic

Development Council (IEDC) the

worldrsquos top organization for economic

development professionals

Prior to assuming her current post

McDaniel served as Executive Vice

President and Chief Operating Officer of

the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP)

where she directed the execution of the

organizationrsquos 10-year Strategy Plan

focused on membership economic de

velopment and public policy She also

had daily oversight of GHPrsquos $32 million

aggressive five-year marketing program

generating leads for economic develop-

ment throughout a vast 10-county re-

gion To date the progress toward the

2015 goals include over 78000 net new

jobs created over $3 billion in capital

investment and trade growth of 52

since 2005 Previously McDaniel

served as Executive Director of the Of-

fice of the Governor Economic Develop-

ment and Tourism Division spearhead-

ing award-winning economic develop-

ment and tourism operations for the

State

During her leadership Texas creat-

ed 16506 net new jobs and a capital

investment of more than $43 billion

She also served as Chief Executive

Officer for the Texas Economic Devel-

opment Corporationrsquos ldquoTexas Onerdquo Pro-

gram a publicprivate partnership mar-

keting initiative to generate job leads by

actively promoting Texas as a business

location

Tracye McDaniel



SUMMER DELIGHTS Author Sharon Fox STRAWBERRY CAPRESE SALAD

1 pound fresh mozzarella 10 strawberries handful of fresh arugula 2 tablespoons dried cranberries

(Raisins) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil alder smoked salt amp

freshly ground black pepper to taste Di-

rections Cut or tear mozzarella into

chunks Arrange on four salad plates

Thinly slice strawberries over cheese Scat-

ter arugula on top sprinkle with cranber-

ries Drizzle with balsamic vinegar then

olive oil season with salt and pepper Let

stand 15 minutes before serving Notes

For a less peppery flavor use romaine let-

tuce instead of arugula Add fresh pineap-

ple and use a strawberry vinaigrette

SEAFOOD LASAGNA

1 green onion finely chopped 2 table-

spoons canola oil 2 tablespoons plus 12

cup butter divided 12 cup chicken broth 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice 1 pound bay scallops 1

pound uncooked small shrimp peeled and deveined 8 ounces lump crab OR imitation crabmeat

chopped 14 teaspoon white pepper divided 12 cup all-purpose flour 1-12 cups 2 milk 12 tea-

spoon salt 1 cup heavy whipping cream 12 cup shredded Parmesan cheese divided 9 lasagna noo-

dles cooked and drained Directions In a large skillet sauteacute onion in oil and 2 tablespoons butter

until tender Stir in broth and clam juice bring to a boil Add the scallops shrimp crab and 18 tea-

spoon pepper return to a boil Reduce heat simmer uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn

pink and scallops are firm and opaque stirring gently Drain reserving cooking liquid set seafood

mixture aside In a large saucepan melt the remaining butter stir in flour until smooth Combine

milk and reserved cooking liquid gradually add to the saucepan Add salt and remaining pepper

Bring to a boil cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened Remove from the heat stir in cream

and 14 cup cheese Stir 34 cup white sauce into the seafood mixture Spread 12 cup white sauce in

a greased 13-in x 9-in baking dish Top

with three noodles spread with half of

the seafood mixture and 1-14 cups

sauce Repeat layers Top with remaining

noodles sauce and cheese Bake uncov-

ered at 350deg for 35-40 minutes or until

golden brown Let stand for 15 minutes

before cutting Yield 12 servings You

can easily add spinach to this recipe if

you like I like adding fresh parsley and ca-

pers too


Come be INSPIRED and EMPOWERED

at the 2013 I Am Conference You

are more than what people see How

did they still see Purpose Provision

Perseverance and Power in the midst

of their storms Come hear some

great testimonies and words of en-

couragement Tickets are $20 but

includes Networking and access into

the Style Lounge (Lashes Hair Fash-

ion Health and Wellness and

MORE)

ldquoI AM PURPOSErdquo



VISION LANDSCAPER SPEAKER AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR

From Brokenness to Greatness is a book about the journey God took me through in order to help me step into my great-

ness This book will inspire those who are broken suffering with low self-esteem or for those who canrsquot seem to forget

about their past My prayer is for each and every person to stop letting their past dictate their future and to start step-

ping into their God-given purpose ldquoIf you heal the little girl there will be no broken womenrdquo When you know better

you can definitely do betterhelliphellip LaTersa BlakelyVision Landscaper teaches women to plant goals cultivate ideas and

plant vision so that they can live a happier and fulfilled life I am definitely the one you contact when you are ready to

plant the vision and take your seeds of Greatness and plant a beautiful garden I support women with overcoming their

adversities in their life and begin to plant seeds for a new harvest in their life

Homemade with Love No chemicals or preservatives We are a bakery creating Gour-

met Bread and Butters for you to enjoy Our menu has several Gourmet Loaves that

are baked fresh daily We deliver party trays personal loaves and gift baskets or ship

boxes and packages ready to be served at any party or event and in your home Experi-

ence our Goodness Today


feature Chiezda G Washington HLC VP Marketing Director Youngevity - 90 for Life

Chiezda G Washington a name you wonrsquot forget

her brand at all levels is to empower change lives

offer healthier solutions When I first connected

with this young woman right away there was a

sense that her destiny was going to be long stand-

ing her destiny relied solely on the direction she

would take She took the challenged while endur-

ing much from past experiences thankful she was

able to rise above and move onward to what would

ultimately bring her to a place celebrating the chal-

lenges faced preparation for whatrsquos to come

Chiezda Washington is a Speaker Certified Holistic

Life Coach Author and Health Ambassador As the

Founder of the brand Chiezda Speaks she has a pas-

sion for public speaking educating and empowering

others through life changing health decisions

Chiezda G Washington HLC is a Certified Holistic Life

Coach Health Ambassador and self-published author

with a background in Business Her professional career

began in 1995 as an Executive Assistant and she has

since started and operated 2 successful micro-

businesses from her home A single parent of two teen

aged daughters she is currently a Health Ambassador

and Sr Executive Marketing Director with Youngevity-

90 for Life She enjoys helping individuals and families

create entrepreneurial success through the direct sales

distribution model

Her professional career began in 1995 as an Executive

Assistant and she has since started and operated 2

successful micro-businesses from her home A single

parent of two teen aged daughters she is currently a

Health Ambassador and Sr Executive Marketing Direc-

tor with Youngevity- 90 for Life

She enjoys helping individuals and families create en-

trepreneurial success through the direct sales distribu-

tion model Chiezdarsquos passion for public speaking and

educating her audience on the benefits of self-care and

preventative maintenance is what drives her speaking

career

When Chiezda isnrsquot traveling to support her thriving

direct sales business she is working on her latest

book Single Mom to CEO A Guide to Overcoming

Your Fears and Stepping into Your Destinycopy Addition-

ally she has authored her first e-book Direct Sales for

the Single Mom which is available on Amazoncom and

Lulucom To contact Chiezda Washington HLC for speaking en-

gagements Holistic Life Coaching or Nutritional consul-

tations email chiezdachiezdaspeakscom business

phone 443-272-1086 or friend her on Facebook at

wwwfacebookcomchiezdaspeaks


Dont allow what you dont have to keep you from getting what you want

Q You have been so committed in changing the dynamics

when it comes to you and your children at all levels what has been your greatest challenge

When I became a mother at age 19 I decided then that

the course of my daughters (one at the time) life was

going to be phenomenally different that my own and so I

charted a course of self-development in trying to be-

come the best mother I could be No one could have

told me just how difficult it was going to be with no solid

support system One of my greatest challenges came

after I accepted motherhood for the second time just two

years later and so now I was raising two under two In

my journey to evolve as a mother business woman and

entrepreneur Ive made tons of mistakes but none that

were so detrimental that I couldnt recover

I think it is imperative that anyone more specifically

single moms take risks toward pursuing their dreams to

lead by example for their children No it will not be easy

but in order for us to encourage our children to do the

same they must first believe it can be done by the ex-

amples we set for them

Q What advice would you give to Woman in achiev-

ing success Where would I start Id start with asking her what is the

one thing that brought her absolute joy Having an-

swered that question Id lead her into the beginning of a

journey that will take her on the ride of her life Pursuing

your dreams doesnt just take tenacityit takes perse-

verance turning obstacles into opportunities being ex-

tremely optimistic being Faith-filled trusting in yourself

and your abilities asking for help when needed seeking

good counsel as well as including your loved ones in

your dreams (notice I didnt say family because even

some family members are dream stealers)

When I launched out on my dream I spent thousands of

dollars just trying to find my way and if I can save some-

one the money I spent and help them to achieve their

dreams a lot faster Im all for it Having a dream isnt

enough You have to apply consistent action to it other-

wise youll keep starting and stopping until eventually

you tire from exhaust tion My one nugget Id whole-

heartedly want to share is this Dont allow what you

dont have to keep you from getting what you want

Q When you look back over all that you have en-

dured what have been your greatest triumphs

I believe my greatest

triumph was contin-

uing to believe in my

dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-

ing their dream is to

persevere when

theyre ready to give

up

Our blessings dont often show themselves when



When I launched out on my dream I spent thousands of dollars just trying to find my way and if I can

save someone the money I spent and help them to achieve their dreams a lot faster Im all for it Having

a dream isnt enough You have to apply consistent action to it otherwise youll keep starting and stop-

ping until eventually you tire from exhaustion My one nugget Id wholeheartedly want to share is this




I will assist you in learning to manage your credit money

and debt to create opportunities in

real estate job creationretention

and overall financial health I have

actively assisted clients in credit

counseling money management

debt elimination and negotiations

In other cases I have assisted small

business owners who have ldquomixed

credit scoresrdquo that interfere with their ability to secure

business contracts I have a proven track record of help-

ing others improve their credit scores and I educate a

and mentor clients with diverse circumstances about us-

ing credit properly to gain access to wealth I obtained

my BS Degree in Civil Engineering from Howard Universi-

ty I then worked as Project Engineer for the City of Phila-

delphia for 15 years while investing in real estate and

helping potential clients with their credit I have written

numerous blogs on credit restoration and have made

appearances on WURD KYW and other radio stations to

give advice on credit I was featured in the November

2007 Essence magazine regarding real estate investment

In addition I was awarded a 2012 Community Service

Award by Senator Vincent Hughes office

Take care of your personal financial health like you were

taught to take care of your physical (breastpap smear)

health Check your credit reports annually at

wwwannualcreditreportcom And get any assistance you

may need to stay healthy You are not just doing it for your-

self but for your loved ones that depend on You

Tara Colquitt Building Financial Independence




Becky A Davis

Leadership Transformation Coach teaching entrepreneurs and

small businesses and professional individuals how to grow

profits and performance by focusing on purpose and people

Our mission it to stimulate the economy of the world by help-

ing organizations and individuals shift their thinking by focus-

ing on employee INgagement to drive performance and prof-

its

We show leaders how to unleash employee growth so that

they can maximize performance and increase profits Based on

latest Gallup employee poll 27 of employees are actively

engaged in their work which means that 73 are not That

means you have people currently working for you that are

doing just enough to get by and some that actually hate com-

ing to work everyday

MVPwork has programs designed to help leaders and organi-

zations INgage their employees because we know that actively

INgaged employees will do more work harder complain less

and enjoy what they do These employees increase your cus-

tomer service results deliver more productivity and produce

strong results We provide dynamic and powerful keynotes

workshops and coaching sessions to help companies engage

their teams to create higher productivity and profits for or-

ganizations

Leadership Transformation Coach Becky Davis works with small

business owners on business growth though effective leader-

ship Becky helps small businesses stay up after they have

started up Between startup and sustainable there is a gap and

she focuses her time and attention in helping to feel that

growth gap where small businesses fail Becky has over 20

years leadership and business building experience She was

the turnaround queen in her former role as a regional vice

president for Luxottica managing 12 regional directors and

over 200 locations Becky was frequently assigned to the worst

performing groups to turnaround performance and grow prof-

its which is where she learned and acquired the skills she now

teaches to small business owners

She is the President of MVPwork LLC a consulting and execu-

tive coaching firm for small businesses and entrepreneurs and

the Founder of Leading In High Heels a non-profit business

that provides leadership workshops

to professional women who donate

their shoes Those shoes are given to

women of domestic violence and

abuse Heels is an acronym ndash Heal-

ing Elevating Entrusting Love to Sis-

ters

She is the author of The Leadership

Transformation Blueprint book and

workbook 10 Things Managers

Should Know That Employees Hate

and How Itrsquos Costing you Profits and her latest book is The P

Factor If You Want Profits Productivity or Promotions Make

Purpose and People a Priority She is the Career coach and

Expect the Best article writer for Hope for Women Magazine

She has been featured in several magazines including The Net-

work Journal Black Professionals and Small Business News

Becky was also selected as a ldquoPowerful Women of Influencerdquo

by The Chat Kafe Radio Show along with Former Mayor of

Atlanta Shirley Franklin ActressDirector Jasmine Guy Best

Selling Author Speaker Valorie Burton and CNN journalist

Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People

Q Profit is first priority when it comes to business owners

not that it shouldnt have its place I knew there was more)

while reading your biomission I was so relieved when I

read this (focusing on purpose and people) are key for or-

ganizational success (You are clear about this what ad-

vice would you give women business owners and how

would they accomplish this Companies that are in business to make a difference in the

world are purpose driven businesses Purpose-driven busi-

nesses make more money more often then business that focus

on products or their passion Passion and products without

purpose will lose you profits I urge every entrepreneur to ask

yourselves ldquoWhy am I in businessrdquo Is it for something to do

or to do something One of the most powerful questions is

ldquoWhyrdquo If you answer is the latter to do something then ask

yourself why to that answer and keep asking why until you get

to the real answer Once you know your purpose everyone

should know your purpose


Most of my clients started their business be-

cause of a passion or because of a product

they loved yet their businesses struggled to

stay a float

Martin Luther King said ldquoWe cannot all be

famous but we can all be great and greatness

is measured in our service to othersrdquo Make

your business great by serving using your

business as the vehicle Businesses should

not only make money but they a should make

a difference as well Companies that have a

clear purpose make 141 more revenue than

companies that do have a purpose based on

the research in the book Itrsquos Not What You

Sell Itrsquos What You Stand Forrdquo by Roy Spence

My brand stand is Meaning over Money Val-

ues over Volume and Purpose over Profits

This is MVP at work

When you keep the purpose of your company

as your north star your decisions and actions

should all align to ensure that your purpose is

fulfilled

People are the second most important part of

a successful long term business You win or

lose with the people you have on your team

or in your circles Great leaders are able to

inspire people to follow their vision and pur-

pose When your people are committed they

will push themselves harder You have to be

a great leader not just a great person or peo-

ple will not willingly follow you

Great leaders are not indecisive they are

problem solvers action takers not always

popular but they donrsquot mind they get rid of

people who are problems and focus on peo-

ple that produce

When you make purpose and people a priori-

ty expect more profits I promise

TEARS ldquoHelp Irsquom under water kicking and stroking trying to save a life that is

utterly broken I canrsquot believe Irsquom in this position I only wanted to make a transi-

tion I didnrsquot jump in nor did I dive but my lungs are filling quickly I need to be revived The harder I kick try-

ing to reach the top the heavier the pressure gets forcing my heart to stop Is my ocean of life really this deep

Is this really what Irsquove sown That I now must reap Lord help me I need air I need to be rescued Irsquom in des-

pairrdquo (Hawkins Robyn 2013) If TEARS doesnrsquot inspire you then the time has come for you to meet

the author her story is the reason behind this powerful message of how her TEARS saved her life

Help Irsquom under water kicking and strokinghelliphelliphelliphelliphellip

Author Robyn Hawkins


Nearly everyone will have trouble sleeping from time to

time You may have trouble falling asleep or staying

asleep Either way these challenges can affect your life in

many negative ways The good news is that there are sim-

ple strategies you can use to get a better nightrsquos sleep

Try these strategies to chase away your insomnia and wake up

refreshed

1 Keep the lights off Even small lights can affect your bodyrsquos

natural ability to determine night from day Turn off all the

lights when itrsquos time for bed including nightlights bathroom

lights and computers Sometimes even the neon numbers

from your alarm clock can be bothersome

2 Wind down at night Avoid trying to transition straight from

an activity to sleep time This can cause your mind to race con-

tinuously Approximately 30 minutes before you go to bed do

something calming in order to ease your mind Many people

find activities such as praying meditating reading or listening

to relaxing music to be the perfect sleep inducer

3 Keep yourself on a schedule Itrsquos always a good idea to have

your life on a general schedule It works well for babies tod-

dlers and for you too Schedules allow you to set up natural

rhythms in your body and mind

Sleeping for different lengths of time can confuse your

body If you have trouble sleeping one night get up at the

normal time and remain on your normal schedule the next

day

4 Keep an eye on your diet Eating a balanced diet gives you a

better chance for a good nightrsquos sleep Itrsquos especially important

to pay attention to the things you eat and drink in the few

hours before your bedtime Itrsquos best to avoid anything containing sugar caffeine al-

cohol high fructose corn syrup or red dyes shortly before

you sleep Try drinking chamomile tea before bed Cham-

omile is a calming herb

5 Exercise during the day Keeping yourself on a regular exer-

cise routine will actually help you get a quality nightrsquos rest

Even 30 minutes of light exercise can benefit you in many ways

Avoid exercising right before you go to bed because exer-

cise energizes you

6 Avoid naps Naps can be tempting especially during a lull in

the afternoon However some people tend to have trouble

with their nighttime sleep if they nap during the day If you feel

that you must take a nap try to make it only 15 to 30 minutes

That should be enough time to give you a little rest before

continuing with your day

7 Ensure yoursquore comfortable Your bed might even be interfer-

ing with your sleep Are you having issues with the quality of

your mattress or the type of blankets and pillows you use If

they feel uncomfortable in any way try changing to a different

style

What about the positions that you use for sleep Do you

have plenty of room to stretch out and get comfortable

8 Check the temperature Determine the temperature you

enjoy sleeping at during the night Itrsquos usually a few degrees

cooler than yoursquoll keep the house during the day You may

want to experiment with adjusting the temperature

Also pay attention to the humidity to keep you from feel-

ing stuffy During the winter the heater can dry out the air

and a humidifier in your bedroom can help you breathe

easier A good nightrsquos sleep is critical to your health and enables you

to live an active fulfilling life Just keep searching for a strat-

egy that works for you If you continue to have trouble

sleeping after trying these tips keep in mind that you

can always talk with a physician about your insomnia

Registered NurseWellness Educator

HEALTHY SOULhelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellipGet the Zzzrsquos You Need


THEOPHANI STYLE Au Natural Beauty ExperthellipTifini Lewis It is a round table square table and perhaps a tri-

angular table discussion amongst women of Afri-can Descent that seems to be going on every-where

The decision to stop chemically straightening or

ldquoGoing Naturalrdquo is a popular movement in beauty Women are forgoing their six-week touch ups and allowing their natural curls to grow out to optimal health I have to say as a stylist a lot of my clients are requesting natural styles which consists of Braids Twists Locs and even Afros Many are experimenting with their natural textures finding that the style possibilities are endless In 2013 rarely do I even hear the notions of self-loathing or anti-

Afrocentricity as to why one chemically straightens or commercially lengthens Neither do I see an an-ti-Eurocentric movement awakening from the 1960rsquos

What I do see and hear however are the deepest

desires for our natural hair to be healthy and un-damaged to function and flow how it was genet-ically intended With years of processing pulling and tugging women lament from the damage of tight weaves weak hair and serious scalp issues that come along with some popular chemical ser-vices

There are different ways to make the transition

from chemically relaxed to natural Some women opt to keep their hair braided under hair exten-sions As the hair grows out the chemically treat-ed hair is cut off a little at a time until the natural hair reaches a length the women is

women who favor longer hairstyles go this route itrsquos hard for them to see themselves with short hair The easiest way to become natural immediately however is to go for the big chop (like I did) Any-thing that is processed is cut off right there and the woman is left with what ever has grown out from their last straightening service

continue pg26


comfortable enough to wear out A lot of

THEOPHANI STYLE Au Natural Beauty Expert Tifini Lewis

A native of Harlem USA Crystal

Shaniece Roman began as a child so

intrigued by the arts that she spent her

free time acting in plays participating in

talent shows and performing with her

clarinet in bands As a teenager she ex-

panded her artistic talents by attending

the High School of Fashion Industries

where she received a diploma in Jewelry

Design At age 17 she continued to ex-

plore her love of the arts and enrolled in

the American Academy of Dramatic Arts

In 2005 she graduated from the

College of Staten Island where she

received a Bachelor of Arts in Mar-

keting and Management with a minor in Sociology

Following her collegiate years Crystal jumped into acting head first

She landed the lead role in an award winning film at the New York Inter-

national Film Festival and performed in a finalist piece at the Strawberry

One-Act Festival She also performed in many well known NYC venues

and theaters such as the Producerrsquos Club the Roy Arias Theater and the

Manhattan Repertory Theater She joined Latino Flavored Productions

for their national and regional tours of the hit play Yo Soy Latina in a

starring role for both their off-Broadway and college versions In June

2008 Crystal performed in the companyrsquos first Ultimate Latina Theater

Festival at Manhattanrsquos Bank Street Theater Later that year she played a

supporting role in film Tangle Eye Blues with Moonshine Films and be-

came the first spokesperson for Mono Machines

In 2008 Crystal took a huge leap of faith and formed The Black

Latina Movement LLC Crystal began performing her first written theatri-

cal piece Black Latina a one women show about the lives of dark-

skinned Latinas and African American Latinas Black Latina debuted at

The One Festival in NYC April 2009 at the Clemente Soto Velez Theater

She also produced and directed Memoirs of a Black Latina which premi-

ered in the Texas Black Film Festival the International Womenrsquos film

Festival in California and screened at the 4th Annual African American

Conference in Harlem NYC In 2010 she wrote produced and directed

her first Off-Broadway production entitled The Colors of Love which

featured an all Black LatinoAfrican American cast

During the inaugural year of the Black Latina Movement Crystal

also became the co-creator writer producer and director of the hit

sketch comedy show Ay Que Funny a project under the umbrella of her

other company Shaniece Entertainment Under Shaniece Entertainment

Crystal produced Angelarsquos Glory (film) developed DNA (a web-

series) and Of Mothers and Men (theatrical play)

blacklatinamovementcom

The Black Latina Movement will strive in the advancement of

the Black Latina voice Whether sharing our experiences through music

theater andor film we will continue to use these forums as a vehicle to

showcase our talents We will dedicate the Movement to exhibiting the

beauty and harmony of both African and Latino cultures and our ability to

stand firmly united regardless of our geographical locations We will push

to not only have our experiences heard but to also show the multitude of

faces and realms that Black Latinas possess The Black Latina Movement

will also focus on the Black Latino community as a whole by incorporating

our Latino brothers in many of our ventures and endeavors

Crystal Shaniece Roman

One is left with their genetic tex-

ture whether it is curly coiled

wavy kinky or a combination of

the above Not to say that natu-

ral means less maintenance

quite the contrary Coiled hair

has a tendency to lack the natu-

ral

oils that straight hair has

so great care has to be

taken to keep a balance of

moisture Conditioning

treatments are essential for

all hair textures natural

hair is not exempt Seeing

different examples before

us like Viola Davis Esperanza Spalding Yaya DaCosta

Solange and Rose Cordero give us ideas and inspira-

tion when we begin to picture ourselves in our natural

glory Really one is not better

than the other straight and not

so straight Both are preferences

of a particular individual You

can indeed have healthy hair

when chemically straightened at

the hands of a licensed profes-

sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and

care during the process Many

women however have over and

under processed their hair leav-

ing it with breakage and damage

that seems irreparable This is

perhaps the time to consider

starting over and going for the

great transition of natural hair resto-

ration It is not saying no to style it

is saying yes to health and strength

of ones natural texture and main-

taining the original glory intended

for beautiful women


Soft orange light spilled

Over green hills rolling

Like running water

Shadows retreat

Hiding under velvety moss

Last night is obsolete

The moon forgotten

Sweet dreams illuminated

And roses smell

Well like roses smell

Aimless breezes scurry

Slapping skinny trees

Avoiding human contact

Remaining pristine

Mosquitoes kiss lakes

Or their reflections

Tidal splashes disturb

Spartina patens and

Sea cucumbers red and green bend

Amphibians croak

Throughout the skyrsquos monologue

Of passing white clouds

Tunneling through moraine

Passengers of traveling geese

Uttering only the direction of change

The hours move slowly

The sun quicker

Throwing temper tantrums

Rays violently beating

Against the concrete

On the back and neck

Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade

That remains elusive

Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create

Memorable memories for

Care-free children

Losing themselves in

Crystal blue wet dreams

And frozen sugary treats

Melting on their tongues

Sprinkling sidewalks

And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine

On unsuspecting fire hydrants

And nearby lawns

With yellow patches

Yellow flowers and

Three-leafed clovers or weeds

Growing in dry

Hardened dirt or

Springing up randomly

Between purposely placed stones

That around noon

Become soaked by a

Merry-go-round of water

Quickly evaporating in a cloud of smoke

Then they eat stakes

Hot dogs BBQ chicken

Grilled vegetables

Outside a screen house

Caddy cornered to a

Porch posted by citronella candles

And adults sipping glasses

Of red and white wines

Stumbling down memory lane

Or dancing to old school

Music with a Motown feel

Of a summer night

Settling slowly over

The dimming horizon

An indigo welcome mat

For celestial bodies

Occasionally disturbed by

Thunderous applause laughter

And bright lights

That quickly disappear

Into the humid air

Like nightrsquos transition into a dream

Montage of a Summer Day (title) Melisha Anderson-Ruiz P oetry Corner


The PNP Agency is a firm that specializes in behavioral

prevention advisement public relations marketing and

management administration for NFL players We oversee

and manage the careers of NFL Players by providing Be-

havioral Prevention Advisement and PRMGT Administra-

tion Heighten and leverage entrepreneurial attitude and

expertise in client relationships to determine a vision set

priorities and provide public relation needs Research and

develop materials to enhance the community perception

and awareness for key clients Interact with media com-

munity members and clients to maximize exposure and

develop the clientrsquos brand Ensure creative thinking and

high-quality implementation in the areas of public rela-

tions marketing and communications Prepare write and

distribute press releases utilizing social networks for media

focus Provide travel accommodations household man-

agement crisis communications and media training

A Philadelphia Pennsylvania native Parisnicole Payton

has made her presence well- known in the sports and en-

tertainment industry She is the President and CEO of a

small public relations firm The PNP Agency that specializ-

es in behavioral prevention advisement social media pres-

ence marketing public relations and management admin-

istration for NFL players

In 1990 Parisnicole started her career in television pro-

duction and radio broadcasting Thereafter became an

entertainment manager and assisted the careers of inde-

pendent unsigned artists from Philadelphia New Jersey

and New York Her responsibilities include artist develop-

ment venue production tour management and marketing

In 2002 she developed an interest in sports public rela-

tions marketing and communications After completing

several public relations and marketing internships and

freelance opportunities Parisnicole developed a profound

interest for the sports business She served as a volunteer

ambassador for the National Football League Super Bowl

Host Committee (NFLSBHC) for 10 years While volun-

teering for the NFLSBHC she became known as a top-tier

sports public relations and management administration

professional in assisting advocating and representing over

20+ NFL

She supports current and retired NFL players in plan-

ning and implementing positive branding strategies and

crisis-management preparation in addition to executing

public relations and social media marketing plans

continue pg 30

Specialized Services For NFL Players The PNP Agency

Past Clients

Shawn Andrews - Former Phila-

delphia Eagles Offensive Guard

Stacy Andrews - Former Philadel-

phia Eagles Offensive Lineman

Correll Buckhalter - Former Phil-

adelphia Eagles Running Back

Amon Gordon - Former Philadel-

phia Eagles Defensive End Vonta

Leach Former Houston Texans

Full Back Mike ldquoScooterrdquo

McGruder ndash Retired NFL Player

Lawyer Milloy - Former New

England Patriots Safety Paul

Spicer - Former Jacksonville Jag-

uars Defensive End



Parisnicole happily serves as a publicist and personal assis-

tant for NFL players seeking business etiquette crisis manage-

ment behavior management and leadership services She

coaches and facilitates training and development sessions in

preparation for press conferences and teaches networking tech-

niques In 2005 Parisnicole made recognition when she pitched

and secured a national publication ldquoFATHERHOOD IN THE NFLrdquo

with Diane Sears Managing Editor of Philadelphia BSI Interna-

tional Inc She orchestrated a discussion article forum with Mr

Samuel McNabb President of National Football Player Fatherrsquos

Association and father of Donovan McNabb Philadelphia Eagles

quarterback and Paul Spicer former Jacksonville Jaguars defen-

sive end

Parisnicole has earned a Master in Education Educational

Management Master of Business Administration Marketing and

Bachelor of Business Administration Management from Strayer

University In addition a graduate of Community College of

Philadelphia with an Associate in Arts majored in Business Fur-

thermore she has attained Certificates in Completion in Athlete

Management from Sports Management Worldwide and in Artist

Relations Studio Production Concert Promotion and Event Pro-

duction from the Philadelphia Dell East Music Business Institute

For years Parisnicole has earned a solid reputation as knowl-

edgeable and hard-working In other accomplishments she

have been featured in many Internet and magazine publica-

tions She is a mentor and serves as a keynote speaker for nu-

merous colleges conferences industry-related panel discus-

sions and youth organizations She is an expert in leading by

example Her dynamic leadership advisement time manage-

ment stellar customer service and networkng skills enable her

to give referrals resources and recommendations of the Who

What When Where and Why in the field of sports and enter-

tainment

Parisnicole is a high achievable public relations professional

that represents her clients from the heart She continues to be a

powerful force in utilizing sound business acumen unsurpassed

industry knowledge street-

smarts and direct personal con-

tacts in maintaining her stature

as an elite well-known sports amp

entertainment professional

ldquoThe advice I would give woman business owners whether personalprofessional is to follow

your passion Do what you want to do and make money doing itrdquo Parisnicole Payton


















Tracey McDaniel 10





















LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES





LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES


On The Road Again
















there are many


Denise Bethune




Design

Style

(IDS)

IDS start-













Women the Maryland











Ginger Miller (WVI)









State




New Jersey


















































































State










location

Tracye McDaniel

















SEAFOOD LASAGNA

























pers too













MORE)














































distribution model












career


























































triumph was contin-


dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-


persevere when


up













































Becky A Davis







its
















ganizations























ters















Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People






















stay a float














This is MVP at work




fulfilled














ple that produce



















refreshed



















day












cise energizes you











style




























continue pg26




































































ral



















sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and













for beautiful women




Like running water

Shadows retreat



The moon forgotten


And roses smell





Remaining pristine




Spartina patens and


Amphibians croak







The sun quicker





Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade


Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create


Care-free children






And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine


And nearby lawns

With yellow patches

Yellow flowers and


Growing in dry

Hardened dirt or



That around noon

Become soaked by a





Grilled vegetables


Caddy cornered to a







Of a summer night


The dimming horizon





And bright lights


Into the humid air












































20+ NFL





continue pg 30


Past Clients















uars Defensive End















sive end




















tainment



























Tracey McDaniel 10





















LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES





LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES


On The Road Again
















there are many


Denise Bethune




Design

Style

(IDS)

IDS start-













Women the Maryland











Ginger Miller (WVI)









State




New Jersey


















































































State










location

Tracye McDaniel

















SEAFOOD LASAGNA

























pers too













MORE)














































distribution model












career


























































triumph was contin-


dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-


persevere when


up













































Becky A Davis







its
















ganizations























ters















Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People






















stay a float














This is MVP at work




fulfilled














ple that produce



















refreshed



















day












cise energizes you











style




























continue pg26




































































ral



















sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and













for beautiful women




Like running water

Shadows retreat



The moon forgotten


And roses smell





Remaining pristine




Spartina patens and


Amphibians croak







The sun quicker





Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade


Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create


Care-free children






And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine


And nearby lawns

With yellow patches

Yellow flowers and


Growing in dry

Hardened dirt or



That around noon

Become soaked by a





Grilled vegetables


Caddy cornered to a







Of a summer night


The dimming horizon





And bright lights


Into the humid air












































20+ NFL





continue pg 30


Past Clients















uars Defensive End















sive end




















tainment


























Tracey McDaniel 10





















LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES





LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES


On The Road Again
















there are many


Denise Bethune




Design

Style

(IDS)

IDS start-













Women the Maryland











Ginger Miller (WVI)









State




New Jersey


















































































State










location

Tracye McDaniel

















SEAFOOD LASAGNA

























pers too













MORE)














































distribution model












career


























































triumph was contin-


dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-


persevere when


up













































Becky A Davis







its
















ganizations























ters















Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People






















stay a float














This is MVP at work




fulfilled














ple that produce



















refreshed



















day












cise energizes you











style




























continue pg26




































































ral



















sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and













for beautiful women




Like running water

Shadows retreat



The moon forgotten


And roses smell





Remaining pristine




Spartina patens and


Amphibians croak







The sun quicker





Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade


Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create


Care-free children






And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine


And nearby lawns

With yellow patches

Yellow flowers and


Growing in dry

Hardened dirt or



That around noon

Become soaked by a





Grilled vegetables


Caddy cornered to a







Of a summer night


The dimming horizon





And bright lights


Into the humid air












































20+ NFL





continue pg 30


Past Clients















uars Defensive End















sive end




















tainment

























Tracey McDaniel 10





















LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES





LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES


On The Road Again
















there are many


Denise Bethune




Design

Style

(IDS)

IDS start-













Women the Maryland











Ginger Miller (WVI)









State




New Jersey


















































































State










location

Tracye McDaniel

















SEAFOOD LASAGNA

























pers too













MORE)














































distribution model












career


























































triumph was contin-


dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-


persevere when


up













































Becky A Davis







its
















ganizations























ters















Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People






















stay a float














This is MVP at work




fulfilled














ple that produce



















refreshed



















day












cise energizes you











style




























continue pg26




































































ral



















sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and













for beautiful women




Like running water

Shadows retreat



The moon forgotten


And roses smell





Remaining pristine




Spartina patens and


Amphibians croak







The sun quicker





Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade


Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create


Care-free children






And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine


And nearby lawns

With yellow patches

Yellow flowers and


Growing in dry

Hardened dirt or



That around noon

Become soaked by a





Grilled vegetables


Caddy cornered to a







Of a summer night


The dimming horizon





And bright lights


Into the humid air












































20+ NFL





continue pg 30


Past Clients















uars Defensive End















sive end




















tainment























Tracey McDaniel 10





















LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES





LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES


On The Road Again
















there are many


Denise Bethune




Design

Style

(IDS)

IDS start-













Women the Maryland











Ginger Miller (WVI)









State




New Jersey


















































































State










location

Tracye McDaniel

















SEAFOOD LASAGNA

























pers too













MORE)














































distribution model












career


























































triumph was contin-


dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-


persevere when


up













































Becky A Davis







its
















ganizations























ters















Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People






















stay a float














This is MVP at work




fulfilled














ple that produce



















refreshed



















day












cise energizes you











style




























continue pg26




































































ral



















sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and













for beautiful women




Like running water

Shadows retreat



The moon forgotten


And roses smell





Remaining pristine




Spartina patens and


Amphibians croak







The sun quicker





Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade


Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create


Care-free children






And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine


And nearby lawns

With yellow patches

Yellow flowers and


Growing in dry

Hardened dirt or



That around noon

Become soaked by a





Grilled vegetables


Caddy cornered to a







Of a summer night


The dimming horizon





And bright lights


Into the humid air












































20+ NFL





continue pg 30


Past Clients















uars Defensive End















sive end




















tainment















LaTersa Blakely

Robyn Hawkins

GUEST CONTRIBUTORS


Author Sharon Fox


Tifini Lewis


scmzine76outlookcom

MUSIC SPOTLIGHT

JAZZ SENSATION

EUGENIE JONES


On The Road Again
















there are many


Denise Bethune




Design

Style

(IDS)

IDS start-













Women the Maryland











Ginger Miller (WVI)









State




New Jersey


















































































State










location

Tracye McDaniel

















SEAFOOD LASAGNA

























pers too













MORE)














































distribution model












career


























































triumph was contin-


dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-


persevere when


up













































Becky A Davis







its
















ganizations























ters















Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People






















stay a float














This is MVP at work




fulfilled














ple that produce



















refreshed



















day












cise energizes you











style




























continue pg26




































































ral



















sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and













for beautiful women




Like running water

Shadows retreat



The moon forgotten


And roses smell





Remaining pristine




Spartina patens and


Amphibians croak







The sun quicker





Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade


Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create


Care-free children






And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine


And nearby lawns

With yellow patches

Yellow flowers and


Growing in dry

Hardened dirt or



That around noon

Become soaked by a





Grilled vegetables


Caddy cornered to a







Of a summer night


The dimming horizon





And bright lights


Into the humid air












































20+ NFL





continue pg 30


Past Clients















uars Defensive End















sive end




















tainment















Design

Style

(IDS)

IDS start-













Women the Maryland











Ginger Miller (WVI)









State




New Jersey


















































































State










location

Tracye McDaniel

















SEAFOOD LASAGNA

























pers too













MORE)














































distribution model












career


























































triumph was contin-


dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-


persevere when


up













































Becky A Davis







its
















ganizations























ters















Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People






















stay a float














This is MVP at work




fulfilled














ple that produce



















refreshed



















day












cise energizes you











style




























continue pg26




































































ral



















sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and













for beautiful women




Like running water

Shadows retreat



The moon forgotten


And roses smell





Remaining pristine




Spartina patens and


Amphibians croak







The sun quicker





Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade


Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create


Care-free children






And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine


And nearby lawns

With yellow patches

Yellow flowers and


Growing in dry

Hardened dirt or



That around noon

Become soaked by a





Grilled vegetables


Caddy cornered to a







Of a summer night


The dimming horizon





And bright lights


Into the humid air












































20+ NFL





continue pg 30


Past Clients















uars Defensive End















sive end




















tainment





















State




New Jersey


















































































State










location

Tracye McDaniel

















SEAFOOD LASAGNA

























pers too













MORE)














































distribution model












career


























































triumph was contin-


dreams when no

one else did

One of the most

compelling things I

would share with

anyone who is con-

sidering becoming

or is currently an

entrepreneur pursu-


persevere when


up













































Becky A Davis







its
















ganizations























ters















Soledad OrsquoBrien

Purpose and People






















stay a float














This is MVP at work




fulfilled














ple that produce



















refreshed



















day












cise energizes you











style




























continue pg26




































































ral



















sional who

takes

proper

precau-

tions and













for beautiful women




Like running water

Shadows retreat



The moon forgotten


And roses smell





Remaining pristine




Spartina patens and


Amphibians croak







The sun quicker





Of some stranger

Sweating or crying

Dying of thirst

Wishing for shade


Throughout the day

Or at ease in

Some summer home

Full of visitors

Fleeing from winter

With funny northern

Or foreign accents

Hoping to create


Care-free children






And attracting ants

Or stray dogs

Pissing hot urine


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triumph was contin-


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triumph was contin-


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