Maria Ortiz “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”—Maya Angelou
How fitting are the words of Dr. Maya Angelou when we think of this beauty! Born in Newark, NJ on November 26, 1976, she would later make personal decisions and life changes that would influence the lives of thousands. Maria Ortiz, foster and adoptive mother of three and a full-time nail techni-
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cian, has placed Newark, NJ on the map for her unique clientele. She is a self proclaimed ‘Jersey-Rican’ and this issue’s ‘Mega X’Treme Nailz Diva’, and it is truly an honor to call her a friend! X’Treme Nailz: Hey Maria! Finally, right? It is a pleasure to sit
