A.WO.L Issue #3 December 31, 2020
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SINGER /SONG WRITER SHY RECOUNTS HER VIRAL SUCCESS
BRINGING THE UNSEEN STORIES OF INCREDABLE PEOPLE TO LIFE!
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INSPIRING PEOPLE, MAKING WAVES IN THIS WORLD!
Art Travel Lifestyle Entertainment
Be am CONTENTS “SUBPERCEPTION” BY BRIAN G, HALL 4 What Is A.WO.L Media Welcome to our platform Photo By Kevin Mathis
6 Meet Our Art Man You will be seeing his work a lot! Art by Brian G Hall
8 Honey Banks Photos By Alex Hudson
10 Vini Vegas Fitness Pro and Business Owner Extraordinaire
12 Maerie Theresa Escobedo Photos By Bizzy Btee and Lucio Quinteio
14 Shy Photos by Images By Yvette Makeup By Donshanae’ Gray
16 My’ako Miraj Photos By Images By Yvette
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ong the few who dare to follow their dreams... 18 FL Loud Entertainer , Dancer and Business Owner
20 Carter Man Man of many talents, Enterpreneur
22 Lovely Motivational story of a Model on the rise
24 Legend Already Made Photos By Images By Yvette, Addy Berge and Rae Davis
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26 Oscar Ramos
Article by Bree Cast
28 Cindy Lee Dodson Giving Latinas the inspiration to succeed
30 “SamE. Bone Photos By Images By Yvette and S dot Z Photography
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We are a company that has made it our mission to bring ex ceptiona
individuals into the spotlight! We focus on those innovators, motivator and goal setters. who are blazing their own paths to create and build in world full of chaos. We want to give a platform to those who choose pos tive outlets of creative expression, rather than fall into society’s norms and expectations. We offer services and networking opportunities to he guide, build and grow our communities through art, travel, mentorshi
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Meet theFounder of A.WO.L Media
Yvette Todea Artist, Photographer, Entrepreneur
This 31 year old single mother of 2 is a woman of many talents. Her journey in entertainment began in 2010, in the small desert town of Socorro, New Mexico. She followed in the footsteps of her childhood Idol, Tyra Banks, and aspired to become a fashion Model. Yvette left her hometown in 2012 to pursue Modeling as a full time career in Dallas, Texas. She took a role as a studio manager and booking agent at North Texas Studio One in 2014 and fell in love with Photography. She was mentored by the studio owner, Charles Holland, as well as several other Master Photographers, who helped her develop a unique style and variety of shooting techniques over the years. Using the many connections and professional relationships she had gathered and built over the years, Yvette expanded her business endeavors to include other services as part of her media company (Ambitions WithOut Limits Media), which include event staffing and coordination, Photography and Video services, Talent Casting and Scouting, and even this very magazine!
Keep up with this Woman of the World by following her Flowpage.com/ytodea
@YTODEA / @ImagesByYvette / @AWOLmedia on all social Media Sites. or visit www.ImagesByYvette.com W W W. I S S U U . C O M /AWO L M A G A Z I N E
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BRIAN G. HALL
Meet Brian Hall. He is one of A.WO.L Magazines Official Art Correspondants! Look
out for more of his work on each issue and be sure to follow him for even more digital and art photography.
@ UNIQUEBOLDART PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL MEDIA “I am an Artist and Musician based out of Dallas/Ft Worth Texas. I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. I haven’t done many shows but I continue to create because it is just the most natural thing for me to do in my life. I never get bored of making art and I burn off steam doing it. I see myself continuing to creating and trying new things and pushing boundaries. It is a lifelong journey. My goal is to create compelling media with detail and high quality. I hope that people like what I do and want to buy it. I don’t create art to cater to anybody’s ideas of what art is, but instead let my imagination guide me. I love my art and other people’s art too! I have a Long way to go and I won’t stop until I die.”
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“HOTEL BABEL”
“HARD TO BREATHE” ABOVE
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RAPPER, SONG WRITER, ACTRESS
HONEY BANKS
“If I could go back and talk to the young Me, I would say, Don’t conform! Don’t listen to what everbody else has to say. It’s ok to be rebelious and go for what you want, even if others try and stop your dream. Also Be consistent. Keep putting out our content, even if someone doesn’t like it, thats fine, it’s not for them. Keep making content and sharing it with the world, because somebody, somewhere is going to love it!”
Honey is a Music Artist currently living in Dallas, TX. She travels for bookings and is excited to meet and collaborate with new people all over the world! Honey is chasing her dream of becoming a well known Actress. She is currently working on a series called Dark Dirty Bedtime Stories in Michigan. She has been featured on the Texas Flip and Move tv show and the Bill Cunningham Show. Honey writes all of her own music and even ghost writes for others. She says that she has been into acting and music since she can remember. She was in her first play at age 4 and wrote her first song at the age of 6 and has always had a love for the arts. Her family wasn’t always supportive of her dreams when she was younger. She was often told that persuing a career in the arts was too far fetched and that she would have a hard time succeeding, was even told that she would just end up being a starting artist and that she needed to focus on a more realistic career lane. “I have had a number of breaking points and pivitol moments where I just know that i had to start branching out and reaching for my dreams. Once I grew up and got out on my own I had a chance to break free of the doubters in my family and start chasing my own vision of happiness. I started persuing my music more seriously, but I was assaulted in 2008 and suffered memory loss after the altercation. I stopped for a while to recover, but I felt like I needed to keep going and push even harder to show everyone that I wouldn’t be stopped. With every challenge I face, I excel. I feel like I have a point to prove and I feel like I have this Rise of the Phoenix moment within myself. I know that no matter what happens, I can make a comeback and reinvent myself. “ AMBITION WITHOUT LIMITS MAGAZINE
Honey says that one of her most proud moments was when she got the honor of attending the Grammys and walk on that iconic red carpet. She said it gave her a whole new feel and appreciation for all the great talent that has walked that same red carpet. “It was unreal to be actually at the award show and I was inspired!”. In contrast, Honey had also had some rough points in her career. She says that the entertainment indusrty can be harsh. “There are a lot of snakes out there! It gets hard to deal with a male dominated field and can be a lot of pressure for a new artists that is still learning the ropes. There are a lot of people who will missguide or try and take advantage of a young woman who is still growning and learning.” Honey also told us that the large scale industry can be hard to navigate as far as corperations and legal things related to being a professional artist. “Being the little guy in the big industry is tough! We don’t always have the resorces or tools we need to protect ourselves from the mainstream industry sharks.” Honey says that it’s been a rollorcoaster of ups and downs. Covid has affected some of her recent endevours, such as being selected to be on Love and Hip Hop and several other amazing opportunities, and the let down of not being able to attend or having things cancel is always tough, but she remains hopeful for more things to come once the pandemic is over. “It’s hard being in this game, Period. You are going to have to deal with your personal life, and then still jump back in and do your job as an artist. It’s not easy, We have to work and take care of our families, and balance all the time it takes to chase our own dreams on top of all of that, even when we’re sick or sad or going through chaos, It’s up to us to dust ourselves off, wipe away the tears and bring our passion to the stage. We can’t let our personal lives bring a negative vibe or bad business into our professional lives. I commend all artists that manage to balance their lives and push forward with what they love!”
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Honey wants to give a shout out her long time mentor, Mr. It’s A Big E Beat, and Jonathan at Yes Sir Productions. “Of Course shout out to Ambition WithOut Limits Media for reaching out to me to tell my story!” She also wants to thank our readers and her fellow dream chasers. “I want to let people know that I am a girl from the hood and I have had so many obsticles stacked against me and came from humble beginnings. But, it’s all about perservierance! If I can make it againts all odds, you can too. Just Push!”
To Book Honey, contact HoneyBanksMusic@gmail.com Follow her on Fb, Ig, Twitter and Clubhouse: @HoneyBanks
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VINI VEGAS FITNESS PROFESSIONAL, RADIO PERSONALITY, ENTREPRENEUR “The advice that I always give those that ask me about being a trainer or owning a studio, faculty, or gym is not to take things personal! Learn to differentiate between business relationships and personal relationships. “
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Vini Vegas is a Mississippi Native from the Historic Town of Mound Bayou, MS. He now resides in the Dallas / Fort Worth Area, where he is the owner and operator of The Limitless Fitness Studio. Vegas is also the owner and radio personality of The Vini Vegas Show which is one of the largest internet radio shows in the DFW. Vegas has a knack to inspire and motivate others to become better versions of themselves and that’s what sets him apart from others.
“I consider the body to be a form of art because every body is unique, making it one of a kind. Even identical twins are different physically. What makes me an artist in the world of fitness is my ability to modify a person’s behavior to create a physically different version of themselves. It’s like using what’s in front of you and creating a masterpiece. Some of the hardest struggles that I have faced while being in this business is people not truly understanding that consistency is key and that being a fit person is a forever lifestyle. I understand that from time to time people may eat or drink something that’s not conducive to their goal but you have to bounce back quickly. Self responsibility! In the times where I have felt like quitting, I think about all of the reasons to keep going! My drive to become the best version of me is what truly gives me that extra push! I would like to thank my wife, Femi Vegas, for her support throughout all of the ups and downs. It hasn’t been easy but it been worth it!” Follow Vini Vegas on FB - IG - Twitter @vinivegas or @thelimitlessfitnessstudio W W W. I S S U U . C O M /AWO L M A G A Z I N E
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MODEL
MARIE THERESA ESCOBEDO
Marie is an aspiring Model and Entrepreneur based in Dallas, TX. She is persuing her drem of becoming a public figure, to represent minorities in the entertainment industry. “I want to leave my mark within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex by helping and mentoring as many people as I can. I hope to help others reach their goals and dreams before I leave this Earth.” Marie has had a rough life. She was the victim of abuse in her family since the early age of 4. The abuse continued into adulthood through her relationships, But Marie says that she’s proud of the way shes been able to overcome so much pain. “I don’t let what I’ve been through put a negative impact on who I am today. I’m resilient and I just want to help others that experience similar circumstances. I want them to know that it’s never too late. You can always chase your dreams regardless of your past. I want to inspire people to never let their circumstances define them and to never let someone’s opinion of them determine where they are going or who they are.” Marie says that one of her greatest accomplishments was graduating college with a 4.0 GPA, honor roll, & perfect attendance as a single mom. Marie is currently working with a couple local artists on some video shoots as well as personal photo shoots to continue to build her modeling portfolio and gain experience to perfect her craft. She wants to build her modeling career, become a public speaker, buy a multi unit apartment complex and convert it into a safe haven for battered women and children. She also has a goal to start an after school program that will be a safe alternative for children to go, a place where they can meet friends, be safe, have fun, and learn to help get their minds off of things at home and stay out of trouble. AMBITION WITHOUT LIMITS MAGAZINE
“No matter what obstacles life throws at you, never give up.�
Follow Marie on Facebook and Instagram @Marie Theresa Escobedo
I would like to give a shout out to my children, for being my main supporters and my biggest fans. Veronica Escobedo, Ariana Escobedo, Zoey Escobedo, Carlos Abel Aguirre Jr, Thank you! Mommy loves
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SHY
MUSIC ARTIST, SONG WRITER
Shykerra Lonnette O’Quinn , known as Shy, is a singing , songwriting southerner from Hermanville, MS. (Try saying that 3x fast)! Although she can’t wait to travel and interact with her fans, Shy hasn’t gotten any bookings just yet. She has been singing since age 4, and writing since age 12. The desire to sing and create came natural to her. She grew up in the church where she was able to use her voice in the Youth Choir. She started off writing poems, which eventually transformed into songs. After seeing how easily it was to form, Shy was impressed and stuck to it. Shes the youngest of 4, and is very family oriented! Growing up, things didn’t always come easy. They weren’t rich, but they always got by. Seeing her mom struggle and constantly hearing her and her siblings stress about bills, money, etc. she knew she had to save them some kind of way. At age 16’ Shy started posting videos in hope that she would get the recognition
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and exposure that was needed to get started on her career. She would post covers, as well as post short videos of her own lyrics. After 8 years of posting, Shy decided to post a classical video that shined light on how amazing her mom is. With no intentions and not knowing that she would get the reaction she got, she finally went viral. Not only did she prove to others that it can be done, She proved to herself that she has the potential
and is way more gifted than what she credits herself for. She has teamed up with some of the most creative, experienced, knowledgeable individuals from different cities/states to break free from the drainage of a 9to5 to live out her dreams of being an RNB legend in the music industry. Although Shy is still chasing her dreams, her advice to you would be to push yourself to the point when you just want to give up! Once you do that, the love and desire will either force you back or keep you away. If you stay away, this is not your purpose. If it forces you back and youre good at it, never give up again on yourself, or your dream! Shy sends all of her love and thanks to God, The Universe, her Ancestors, both parents, siblings , the entire AFNF Family and her Survivors (supporters)!
To follow her TikTok, IG and Twitter @shy_kerra Facebook: @officiallyshy. For Bookings contact: CJ King 6019546233 Makeup By Donshanae’ Gray, CEO of Beatbydon DonshanaeMUA@gmail.com Instagram : beatbydon Facebook : Beatbydon
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MODEL
MY’AKO MIRAJ
My’ako Miraj is a Traveling Model living in Dallas Tx. She was inspired by her Mother, who was one of the first Black Fashion Models in Seattle, Washington. She wanted to be able to follow in her mothers footsteps and to inspire other young girls to persue their dreams. She fell in love with the world of Modeling and it quickly became her Passion. We asked My’ako if there was ever a breaking point or time when she felt like giving up. She says that the hardest part of staying motivated, is when she get’s discouraged by others. “Funny you ask that, because I’m currently going through a lot in my life and have to wake up every day and make the decision to get out of bed and push myself. I feel like giving up sometimes. I think everyone feels like this at some point in their life, but NO, we can’t Quit, because there’s something in us that has to keep going! We have to keep fighting for our dreams and happiness. That’s what life is all about! Never Give Up and always Keep God Close.” Her proudest moment in this industry was getting a spread in Voyage Magazine of Dallas and she hopes to continue getting published and recognized for all the hard work she has put into her career as a professional Model. My’ako would like to give a Special shout out to three amazing people in her life, who she says haven’t given up on her when she gave up on myself. “ I am so thankful for my Daughter, Ajhene! That little girl inspires me to be a better person and to finish what I started. She has a heart of Gold and everything I do is for her, so I can’t and won’t just give up, when I have a great little person looking up to me. I also want to thank my friends, Yvette Todea and Eli Orellana. These are two special people with pure hearts and good intentions. Thank You for believing in me!” To Book My’ako,contact Imodels2021@gmail.com or jscpprofuctions.com SnoopyThompson@ymail.com FB: My’ako Miraj IG @MyakoMiraj W W W. I S S U U . C O M /AWO L M A G A Z I N E
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FL LOUD
MUSIC ARTIST
FL Loud is a Music Artist and aspiring Business Owner living in Dallas,TX. He says that he Loves being on stage, but performances are on hold right now, due to the Pandemic, so FL stays busy perfecting his craft and preparing for other business endeavors in the mean time. “Music is my LOVE, but right now, I’m chasing business ownership. Music is always going to be there!” He says. FL is inspired by his Father. “His love for music just trickled down to his kids and we grew from there. Really, it was when he introduces me to Michael Jackson, that started everything!” In 2016, FL got evicted from his home. That started a brand new focus with his craft and life in general. Since overcoming that stage in his life, he has gone on to accomplish so many milestones. “My biggest accomplishment was going out and performing my music in Guam. That was a real moment that proved my music could take me anywhere.” He says that one of the hardest parts of his career has been dealing with people who are trying to profit off of others and give us the run around because they believe we don’t know the business side of the game. FL’s goals for 2021 are to drop a lot of singles, videos, and build my buzz back. My next single is called “Be Patient”. He his voice to be heard and to accomplish financial freedom. “Be patient with your craft and dream. People want things to happen over night, but longevity takes patience. Also don’t be afraid to INVEST in yourself. It always feels good when your able to bet on yourself and see the progress!” AMBITION WITHOUT LIMITS MAGAZINE
“I Want to thank God first and foremost! Shout out to my family Chani, Greyson, and Paige who keep me pushing EVERYDAY! Shouts to the man who engineers ALL of my music, Blessons! Shouts to Audio Who and Lebanon Don for always blessing me with beats! Shouts to Sam Jackson and Vagus Red for also pushing me to go harder and putting me in places I couldn’t go by myself! Shouts to the SoGe family for believing in the vision and helping me bring it to life. Then shouts to Yvette Todea for always showing love, respect and support! Since day 1, just been a genuine vibe!” To Book FL Loud, contact: 469-279-6831 or email: dtshif0214@yahoo.com Follow him on Ig @FL_LOUD W W W. I S S U U . C O M /AWO L M A G A Z I N E
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CARTER
BUSINESSMAN, DJ, EVENT HOST
“I Feel like I’ve been given a gift and the will power to change the World. The effect I leave will never disappear. I’m here forever through the impact I have and will continue to make while I’m on this Earth. Sacrifice and grind now, so that he can become legendary tomorrow!” AMBITION WITHOUT LIMITS MAGAZINE
Carter is a New Orleans native currently living in Hammond, Louisiana. He has many talents, including DJing, Event hosting and Entrepreneurship. He hosts a Huge community block party , 16 years running, in the heart of New Orleans every year during Mardi Gras. Recently, he has branched out of the entertainment industry and into the beauty and wellness industry. Carter started an Organic Body care company called Self Love Organics. He hand makes Natural Soaps, Hand sanitizers, and Facial Treatment Bars, and even hosts his own community pop up events for fellow small business vendors. Carter says that his main motivation comes from wanting to get his family out of the struggle. “I want to prepare myself for ther future and lead the way for the generations that will follow behind me. I just want to prove that no matter what your situation is, you can overcome anything.” Carter believes that every day has the chance of becoming a turning point. Carter says that his goal is Forever Wealth. He says that includes Physical and Mental Health, as well as Emotional and Spiritual Wellness, not just financial wealth. “I Thank God for his guidance and for the great things he has coming for me. Without him, nothing is possible.” Follow Carter on Fb: Carter Man. IG: @YOUNGCARTER365OFFICIAL Shop WWW.SELFLOVEORGANICSLLC.COM W W W. I S S U U . C O M /AWO L M A G A Z I N E
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“I would like to thank Champayne for inspiring me to start modeling in the first place, Anthony for helping me get started and showing me the ropes, the A.WO.L Media team, for featuring me in this magazine which I c a n u s e f o r m y p o rt f o lio, and for everyone else who has been helping me throughout this journey.�
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MODEL
LOVELY
Lovely is a Model in Dallas, TX who aspires to become a Cosmetologist, Tattoo Artist, Promotional Model, and hopefully a Professional Artist.She started modeling to boost her confidence in her new body since winning the battel against drug addiction. She saw the true art and beauty in her own skin and fell in love with her new healthier and happier life. The hardest thing Lovely says that she’s faced, was 2 years ago, when she was out of rehabilitaion after overcoming her addiction. Within 2 days, Lovely ended a relationship with her boyfriend. “I felt lost, so I decided to start finding myself and now I’m happier than I’ve ever been in my life.” She told us that she loves networking and the people that she has had the pleasure to work with so far, some of them have become close friends of hers. At the moment, She is trying to attend more events and make more projects. “A lot of people have taken hits do to the pandemic, so things are slow for me right now, but it won’t stop me! My goals for the future is to focus more on my dreams, now that my life is getting less crazy. I have to keep pushing myself to get to where I want to be. To anyone that is aspiring to follow their dreams like I did, I would say it’s rough at first, but don’t be afraid to go out of your way and out of your personal comfort zone to get what you want.” Follow Ig @lovelylateralus Fb: Lauren Rain For Bookings, email: lovelylaureennn@gmail.com W W W. I S S U U . C O M /AWO L M A G A Z I N E
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“BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND YOUR DREAMS BECAUSE NOT EVERYONE SEE’S YOUR VISION AND THE PATH YOU’RE ON. HAVE FAITH, STAY DEDICATED, AND TRUST GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU.”
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ENTERTAINER
LEGEND ALREADY MADE
LegEnd Already Made, aka LAM, is a traveling Music Artist, Motivational Speaker and Fashion Icon, currently based in Austin Texas. Yes, I do travel for bookings. He doesnt refer to himself as a dream chaser, but rather a Dream Manifester. “I no longer desire to chase anything. I believe in the philosophy that you don’t have to chase what you can attract. God inspired me to start. Being a black boy from Belize, moving to America, I knew I had develop a sense of greatness to be successful in a country that’s extremely fast paced. I learned that you don’t have to be great to start you just have to start to be great.” “A breaking point in my life was when I first started college. My parents and teachers talked me into studying criminal justice. I was so unhappy. I was confused. I knew I wanted more for myself. So one day I decided to go after that I wanted. I changed my major to acting, production and performance. I started getting creative and confident in my style and music. And I knew if I stayed dedicated I could do everything I wanted to do. But it took me some time to get to that point. I was at the point where I wanted to give up on my dreams.” LAM did’t let his hardships or tough times take over, and he pushed on with his dreams and just kept learning and growing. He says that some of his most proud accomplishments include Being on BET, MTV, and different TV show, and meeting all the celebrities I grew up watching. Also, being featured in some of the top blogs such as: NY times, essence magazine, Fader, and more. “The hardest part is not having those moments for life.” Lucky for LAM and all of his fams and followers, there will be many more moments like these to come! He tells us that his ultimate goal is to become an enlightened residual philanthropist, dedicated to doing lasting good works of perpetual philanthropy.
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OSCAR ZAPATA-RAMOS ACTOR, BLOGGER, SPORTS PODCAST HOST “Oscar and I first met through a mutual friend’s Facebook page, Cindy Lee, back in DEC 2018. H e c on tac t e d m e re ga r d i n g some acting roles and we have been friends ever sense. Fast forward to December 3, 2020
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Oscar Zapata-Ramos was born and raised by his grandparents Felix and Reynaldo Zapata in Brownsville Texas and then he moved to Dallas Texas at the age of 18 where he worked as a busboy, a waiter and in several different warehouses. When I asked Oscar how he got the opportunity to be a Dallas Cowboys podcast blogger he mentioned he is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and Angel Martinez recognized this and gave him a call and said he was looking for someone that was bilingual and had a very outgoing personality to talk about Dallas Cowboys as well as other sports. Angel noticed that He was a background actor for Queen AMBITION WITHOUT LIMITS MAGAZINE
of the South in 2018 and then had a video come out on Amazon called Yankee Hustle, where he played a gangster and he saw that Oscar was not camera shy. Oscar says that he is inspired by his idol, actor, Danny Trejo, because their lifestyles are very relatable in the fact that they were both incarcerated and then turned into actors. He says he owes much of his acting success to good friend Sean Weatherspoon who open doors of opportunity into the acting world and to his grandparents who taught him the purpose of working hard and how important it is to do so.
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“My students, my son and the future generations are my motivation! I want them to see Latinas as business Owners and Dream Chasers, not just laborers.”
CINDY LEE DODSON
Cindy was born in Juarez Mexico at the time, it was considered “The Worlds Murder Capital“. She migrated to El Paso, Tx as a teenager, and moved around to any city her father could find work. Since coming to the US, she has lived in multiple major cities and has traveled to almost every state. Cindy would go on to became the teacher of immigrant children from kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th grade. She was teaching at a 100% poverty school, where the graduation rate was less than 10%. Cindy went beyond any standard teachers duties and mentored many of her students all the way up until they graduated college, even going as far as spending her own money to buy their high school and even college cap and gowns! “I still stay connected to my elementary students and have seen the seed of love BLOOM and I’ve seen how one teacher can change many lives.” Cindy Lee is a multitasker and has so many different elements in her life. “I believe life is a journey , and we must create a playground we enjoy. She loves sports and music and has opened several small businesses, 4th and 1 Collectibles as well as Electronics Interiors. AMBITION WITHOUT LIMITS MAGAZINE
EDUCATOR, MODEL, ACTRESS, BUSINESS OWNER
Her business endevours and her experience hosting shows, she became involved in Acting. She has been featured in Area 57 produced by Patrick Dumas, Cynful Movies by Joel Stephens, Texas Kill City producer Romario Facey, and D-Town by Ruben Anuario. Just figured I give a shout out to all those who’ve helped me here “As we evolve, we create new possibilities for ourselves. Next spring Texas Kill City will be released on Netflix and it brings me so much joy to be part of this.” Cindy says that her most proud accomplishments include graduating with a Masters Summa Cumm Laude from the University of New Mexico with “Zero Debt” and that she is very excited for her upcoming adventures, which include collaborating with YouTube on channel Vid Chronicles. ”We will be focused on give positive moral life lessons. Also bringing workshops and seminars for women interested in becoming entrepreneurs by bringing women entrepreneurs from around the world as well as local to lead the workshops.” Cindy also has goals to finishing her PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience and to continue hosting free yoga clases for children as part of my research.
Cindy remembers the moment that she knew she needed to push harder toward her dreams. “I was teaching 5th grade and we where writing our autobiographies. When I was giving an example on the board, I wrote : I AM FROM JUAREZ, and I was suddenly interrupted by one of my students who yelled across the classroom “You’re NOT MEXICAN MS!!!”. I was surprised and asked him why would he think I’m not Mexican? He replied, “You’re SUCCESSFUL, and you can’t be Mexican in this country and be successful.” When I asked him who told him that I was shocked to hear that it came from his own mother! That is the mental cycle I want to BREAK.”
“It’s all about what’s within you, that will get you through life . Don’t let other people’s limitations become your own. I was told I would never amount to anything because of where I was born and I am proud to be a living example that this is not true!” PHOTOS BY MIGUEL MARTINEZ
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I’d like to give a special shout out to my teacher and mentor at Highland High Schoo, Debi Cline, for seeing all my students graduate high school before she retired. To my mother Elizabeth, for always having books around the house and feeding my imagination. To my father, who was fired unjustly after falling and being bed ridden almost a year, he started Liz Home Decor with $200 worth of blankets , then bought $500 worth of blankets and currently owns the building and over a million in merchandise! I’m very proud of my parents. Watching them succeed here without the privilege of education... failing has never been an option! Also, a great big thank you to Joel Stephens, my producer and the creator of Original Cyn, W W W. I S S U U . C O M /AWO L M A G A Z I N E
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SAM E. BONE
RADIO PERSONALITY, BODY PAINTER ARTIST, FIRE BREATHER
Sam is currently living and working in the DallasFort Worth metroplex and also travels for bookings out of town and out of state. He says that he’s always been a natural entertainer. “It’s just comes out efortlessly, so I just figured I might as well turn a hobby and my talent for making other smile and captivate them with my skills, into a real career and start getting paid for this. There never is a time when I feel like I can let up. Everyday I push my self to be better.” He tell us that he is most proud of being invited to teach a workshop on Stage Presence and Crowd Interaction at MeltDown 2020, unfortunately, He was unable to complete these because of the quarintine imposed due to Covid-19. Sam remains optomistic and excited for future opportunities after the pandemic is under control. Some of his upcoming events include: CannaGrudge- Feb. 13th in Oklahoma City, ChronicPalooza 3- Aril 17 and 18, and Tune Out Cancer 2021- Sep. 11th-13th. “Everything’s about follow through.” Sam says. He intends to contine to perform, and expand his brand as much as he possibly can!
“First and foremost, I’d like to thank my partner in so much of the madness I get in to for the entertainment of the masses, Chasity McMillan with Just Inked Radio and Smoke Sessions Magazine. Also, I gotta give some love to David “ Janky “ Ruiz with No Limitz Radio and The No Limitz Show, Shaun and everyone at EdenRose OKC , and last but certainly not least my son Jynx who is the reason I will never give up on myself.”
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