Creativ mag nov jan 2016 issue #12

CHANGING THE WORLD

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Metamorphosis by Sean Simpson

ART BASEL Highlights

Mixed media art : Eddie Bogaert

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Music : Shenna Somsmieh

Changing The World: the quest os Kevin Onedr

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LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS

"Finding your spot and living in the zone"

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EDITOR'S LETTER

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I have to admit this issue surprised me a little. I am sure you are saying: "But Corhinn, you shouldn't be surprised. This is what hard work does" and I totally agree. The end of the year 2015 has been indeed very challenging not only on a professional level, but also on a personal one as well.

This issue is packed with phenomenal artists. From music to visual art to fashion to culinary arts, it seems we have practically covered every genre of art out there. I could not be more pleased to present this issue.

We had the pleasure of interviewing some amazing artists such as Kevin Onedr from Philadelphia, Eddie Bogaert and Shenna Somsmieh both from New York. From Music to Mixed Media Art, the world is full of wonderful talent and it is an honor and privilege to be able to recount part of their epic journey.

We've even had the pleasure of welcoming new contributors, artists at heart, writers, photographers and visual artists that pour their hearts into their crafts, gladly donating their time and talent to this labor of love.

Lastly, this issue would not be possible without the loyalty of our regular contributors. They have selflessly given their time and talent to this magazine and I cannot thank them enough for believing in this company.

Here is to our 12th issue! Enjoy.

CORHINN BRUNOT Founder and Editor in Chief Follow me on Twitter @ccwcnetwork

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CONTRIBUTORS

Ms. Bryce, an eloquent and influential speaker, teacher, motivator, mentor, and life coach, finds energy and passion in inspiring individuals to reconcile their lives with the Master Architect. She helps people, through conformance to His specifications, come into the expected end that was predesigned for them. Her messages are geared towards empowering individuals, through the process of selfdiscovery and the pursuit of their tailored purpose.

Emphasis is on accurate relationship development; beginning with the individual (self) and then interdependently. Visit her at www. buildingaccordingtopattern. com

Meet Ms. Antonia Douglas, known by most as, "Toni”.

For almost a decade, Toni served her community as a high school English and Writing teacher in the Miami-Dade County before she became an Instructional Reading Coach for MiamiDade County Public Schools.

Currently, Toni is in pursuit of obtaining her Doctorate degree in the field of Education while also pursuing her goals of publishing her first book: What NOT to Do While Dating Your Non-Existent Boyfriend. In her spare time, Toni enjoys playing the piano, shopping, traveling and serving on the Board for The Millionheiress Club as their Blogger & Columnist.

One day, Toni hopes to become an esteemed author, college professor and public speaker-- her favorite line, “I want to be the next Cornel West!”

Helen Barbara, a Dominican Mexican born in Chicago, moved to Miami at the tender age of three.

Coming to a diverse and multicultural city not knowing that modeling would be her way to the top, her signature walk landed her opportunities in modeling celebrity garments. Additionally Helen has a Bachelor's degree in Photography. She now dabbles in the world of blogging in hopes that her creativity would expand.

Experienced in modeling and photography, Helen's ultimate goal is to create a platform for every upcoming and current artist as a TV personality.

Showeshi StricklandBoston, ACC, is a certified and accredited Travel Consultant with nearly 15 years of experience in the travel industry, beginning with close to 10 years with Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., before opening her own full-service travel agency as a Cruise Planners.

Her industry experience has included managing and overseeing divisions focusing on sales, marketing and training which included training and development of Sales Managers for Royal Caribbean and fellow Travel Agents. Traveling has been a life-long passion, fueled by on-going education within the field that allows Ms. Strickland-Boston to provide personalized, informed, consultative and expert travel planning to her clients. For more information about her agency, Cruise Elite, visit the agency's website at www.

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The Conduit for the Poet Entrepreneur, Emonde M. Prosper is an author, spoken word poet, and creative entrepreneur advocate.

Founder of RegalPoete, an arts and education programming company, Emonde devotes her time to developing artists into small business owners. With her first book, “Exposure is Not Enough: Pay Me for My Art” she continues to be a passionate vocal advocate for the social reform of the prosperous and sustainable artist in all art forms. www.RegalPoete.com

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Photographer and painter - Candace Almy "The Hype Is Dead" Model - Camille Gardener

I created this piece about 6 months ago on canvas and wanted to put a twist to it. I grabbed Camille and spent the whole afternoon painting her back. The message I want to convey in this piece is that we live in a country where many of us fear our lives at every corner. I painted and photographed this piece as a "Tribute to the Lost Souls of 2015".

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EDDIE BOGAERT Creative Media Artist

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It is not ART BASEL if we do not get to meet some of the artits behind this explosion of art. We had the pleasure and privilge to have met a mixed medita artist Mr. Eddie Bogaert, who was showcasing his 3D paintings at the Gale South Beach Hotel. Those who came definitely can attest to a different viewing experience. Art enthusiasts and spectators alike had the opportunity to experience Eddy's work under natural and black lights and with 3D glasses, all of which contribute to an immersive experience exploring surface, layers, reality, and truth.

Eddie collaborated with a few artists that night, one of wich happens to be a fashion designer Claudia Gutierrez, a swimsuit designer. Models from L.A. and Miami were showcasing these swimsuits featuring live paintings Eddie had carved on them earlier that night.

The musical artists performance which accompanied Eddie's art, MXMS did marvelously keeping the audience entertained.

During this one night only event, we caught up with Eddie to find out more about him and his art.

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"I am a New York City based artist with a lot of passion" Obviously you are not from Miami, is that you first ART basel Show ?

Actually this is my first solo show, this is the first show that I’m saying here I am. Last year I did a group show with Mr. Brainwash and the year before that I did a group show with other artists as well. So this is my 3rd year so 3rd time’s a charm you can say. This is when I’m showing my true colors. Well here I am this is what I’m about. If you like it awesome if you don’t awesome, I don’t care cause I don’t do it for you then.

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The style of your art resembles abstract in a way but what would you call it?

I call it chaotic balance, it looks like it’s going all over the place of if you start paying attention to it slowly but surely you’ll see there is a mold to it. You’ll see subliminal messages across it and collages and stuff like that that pop up. I use the subliminal a lot in my work it’s what the subconscious picks up quicker than the conscience does. You interpret it whichever way you want. It’s based of human persona love but the shallow part of it, which a lot of people do like is based on sex lust and desire.

Do these paintings depict a spiritual state for you because of all the subliminal messages behind them?

It’s part of who I am, it’s waking up in the morning it’s part of who you are. Knowing the cycle of life knowing that you’re going to die.

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Is there any famous artist that you are inspired by?

There is a lot of famous artists that I love but right about now I love Domingo Zapata I like his character I love who he is as a person and I love his art work too so, there is a few more artists here and there but Domingo, I like his style.

you also dabble in fashion with the swimsuits that you are exposing can you please elaborate a bit more on that?

I used to model …lol…I am good looking but I love beautiful women, I lust them, I’m all about wanting what you want, and most of them that I love are in Fashion, they are amazing looking women. I usually would put my art, print them and With Art Basel where do you see your art going are put on the swimsuit. you here to sell the art? Or just to be able to show the world what you are about?

Who is the designer you collaborated with?

It’s a mix between both to show my work and of course to I collaborated with Claudia Gutierrez, amazing swimsuit sell it. If I don’t sell it I don’t eat. I didn’t start painting for designer. The process is I print my art on a certain canvas, I the money, money came afterwards I’m blessed to know that cut it and paint on the picture adding details and I’ll put resin I’m getting paid for it. I love showing my work, I love when and layers over it. It’s a picture within a picture. people want to have my work and enjoy it at home.

Any Last words of inspiration?

What was your thought process when you said I’m Never give up. Sometimes life seems hard, it’s like a tug of going to paint on a car? war between what society’s way of thinking that mostly It was nerve raking I have a 160000 dollar car and I have to minimizes art as a career instead of working a 9 to 5, instead paint on it. Let me come up with something creative and of working in what you love to become successful. Besides cool. So I painted a skull with wings but in 3d to give it the success comes in many forms, it doesn’t necessarily means effect that I would pop out and coming right at you on a fast money, money is an object it comes and goes. When you pass Lamborgini, with the 3D aspect it when the car is in motion away money doesn’t go with you. At the end do what you it gives you the impression that it’s flying. love to do period and never give up.

What sparked the 3D inspiration?

My mentor inspired all this. He more or less schooled me on what to do and I made it my own. He still does his 3 D work.

He is much more spiritual with it. Mine I just took it and did the chaotic balance style I did the whole abstract speciesism with a little bit of pop , with a little bit of street edge added to it. It’s unique to me I’m not stepping on his toes.

What’s Next for you?

The world. I want to take over the world I’d love for the world to feel the same love. I love what I do everyday , it’s an honor and privilege I wake up happy and not a lot of people can say that.

Besides NY and Miami where else have you expose your work?

I’ve exposed my work in NY , Miami, LA, some in Paris.

Hopefully I’ll be doing St Barts and Abudabi soon and then back to Paris then LA and back to NY. So in other words I’ll be traveling a lot in 2016.

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We were introduced to her not too long ago and we could not be more pleased to bring you a glimpse of what her life is about. Enjoy!

When you started to sing at the age of 7 did you have any encouragement from your family to pursue this dream of yours?

My mom has supported me throughout my career and has always seen the bigger picture even when I didn't see it fully myself!

How challenging is it to write your songs?

What inspires you to write them?

I never like to force my writing process and write songs about everyday events and also about things I have gone through or witnessed in my own life.

The most challenging thing about songwriting is making sure that the song holds the audience attention throughout and that its not too simple or too complicated depending on the mood and the beat of the song.

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Would you ever sing someone else’s written creation?

If I feel I can do a song justice by evoking the emotion into a piece that another writter created and tell their story fo the lyrics then of course! I feel that collaborating with other artist and writers is such an important and awesome opportunity!

What was it like to open for En Vogue? Or even performing at Disney?

Opening up for a well-known artist or group is always an honor because once apon a time that same artist was in my shoes while starting their career! Performing at Disney was a great experience because I got the opportunity to perform in front of Whoopi Goldberg and still enjoy the amusement park! It was the best of both worlds being able to travel to a happy place to do what I love!

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How difficult would you say it is for a woman to pierce the music industry? Have you encountered any challenges?

I feel that the music business is tricky in general and you have to be careful who you let in your personal business circle. You can not jump into every performance opportunity and trust every person that says they can help you. As a woman it can even be a little more tricky but for me, I make sure to listen intently and do my research before jumping into things due to trial and error experiences.

Do you consider yourself an R&B artist only? Or do you see yourself exploring other genre of music?

As an artist trying to pursue a career in mainstream music, I would honestly say that my first EP titled "Dream In Color" was not genre specific and was an experiment to see what songs my supporters would gravitate towards in order for me to see what works. For my debut album, I branded myself as an Indie-Pop artist with still my own sound incorporating my R&B riffs and technique!

Your video Stranger is featured on VEVO, Congratulations! what was your thought process while writing this song?

Thank you so much! My thought process behind "Stranger" was the growth of me as a person and having to say goodbye to the stranger that I used to be.

Are you working on an album at the moment and when will it be released?

I'm so excited to announce I am currently working on my debut album! It is set to release early in 2016!

As an artist it is always said that your personal life reflects into your work do you relate to that statement?

As a writer I love communicating my story to my supporters so they are apart of my journey of life. It is also a way for me to vent and say things that are hard me to say in person so I put it into my music.

With this said is your love life reflected in your music? Is there a BAE that we should know about?

I do write about relationship things I have witnessed from friends or things I can relate to whether it occurred during the past or present. I try my best to keep my love life private if their

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Who would you love to collaborate with as an artist?

I would love to collaborate with Corinne Bailey Rae because I look up to her writing style! I would also love to collaborate with Tori Kelly because her voice is the future in my opinion and she's very humble!'

Do you plan on touring? Perhaps performing here in Florida?

I definitely plan on touring when the album drops and would love to perform in Florida! Let's make that happen!

Do you consider yourself a role model in your community? Have you ever done any work where you had to give back?

I feel the title of a role model is definitely an honor and that each person chooses role models for different reasons. I would say that I just love giving back to others because that is what it's all about at the

end of the day to me by helping others and inspiring people specifically our youth to travel down the right path and follow their dreams. I currently volunteer at hospitals and sing to bedside patients.

Finally do you have any words of wisdom for those who would like to follow the same path as you?

My words of wisdom for anyone trying to pursue a career in the entertainment field of music is hold your ground, stay true to yourself, and keep your eye n the prize. If you can do those three things you can make it far!

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Kevin Onedr

CHANGING THE WORLD

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A MESSAGE OF LOVE...

In this era, it is rare to find individuals so passionate about their craft that they utilise it to change the world. Such is the story of Kevin Onedr. Interviewing him was definitely a breath of fresh air, here is a man who believes that the world can truly change. His message of love and oneness can only bring positivity throughout mankind. His sound is unique and definitely appealing. We are looking forward to meeting him in person, and hope that his talent reaches you in the way it has been intented.

The following is our interview with Kevin and genuine curiosity of getting to know who he truly is.

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I am thrilled to have the opportunity to interview you!

Now I know you are on tour but you’re operating out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania what got you started?

It is such a pleasure to be here and I am here to change the world. It has been a wild journey so far. I'm a musician producer artist from Philadelphia Pensylvania, currently on tour in the UK. We are spreading love, we are spreading truth, I'm spreading realness like wild fire. This is a movement, this is something huge .

Something so passionate and so powerful that it has the power to change the world. To elevate consiousness, to ignite hope, to ignite love and that is what this is all about the Kevin Onedr sound, these are not just songs, it's about its messages and compositions of direct truth and honesty and realness in a world that is not

producing so much real and the time is now to change that, the time is now to raise that bar, the time is now to gather together as one and shine like the stars that we are. This is world love this is world wide excellence.

You say that you want to change the world . Do you plan on doing it solely through music or is there action behind your movement (i.e charity events or donations, works of good faith) if so please share?

To start, my music is an embodiment of true feeling, genuine care, authentic mentality, aimed to inspire, provide purpose and meaning, teach, and to set a new example. The music is so alive, it's wild. Energy pulsing through the notes and arrangements. When you experience this music, this sound, this vibration, or frequency... you are moved. It's understanding. It's straight from the soul. This music, my art, my work, is here to change the world. To provide, to the best of my ability, honesty and truth in these compositions, writing about relevant and necessary topics, composing music so impactful that it has the ability to make you think and feel differently, something you may have never felt before, or were aware that ever could be felt. This is how Onedr is out to change the world. To share this lively passion in you, so that you may be moved in this beautiful understanding that you are loved, that there is love, and that we are one. Together, we can and will see a whole new world. It's all just honest and genuine attempt at love.

In addition to these vibrations, back in 2011 I started a clothing and merchandise brand called Altix Clothing LLC. (www.AltixClothing.com). With every purchase of our custom products, I donate portions of profit to our official partners at the Potter's House Organization of Guatemala, an organization I was blessed to have visited twice throughout the years.

This art, this movement, this thing that we are reaching for, creating, sharing, living, etc. is alive and welcoming.

It's a lifestyle choice, it's in my actions, my intentions, my thoughts, my dreams. One person at a time... If just one person was or is moved positively because of this

movement, then that is greater accomplishment than any Grammy or award I could (and will) win. Spread the Love.

Phototographer: Axom21

Your creations are beyond this world, is there are a process that you go through when you compose your songs or do they come to you serendipitously?

Firstly, thank you. Second, a lot a bit of both. Let me explain... This feeling of Love and intense passion is just flowing through me, it's crazy. It's just been like that my whole life. There'll be time when I just explode out a song, it'll just happen because it was suppose to happen.

It usually starts with guitar, thats how i feel music most, along with my vocal phrasing. All day long I'll be humming and flowing with the energy that I feel, it's crazy. I'll shoot back to my home studio and just pour it out. It's immensely larger than me. The tracks form themselves, they really do. It'll be guitar, and then i'll know what the song needs, so i'll play that instrument and add it to the pot. Vocals, while their creation starts during the entirety of the song-writing process, come a the end, and lay on top of the composition like a blanket of accent to solidify a create that was meant to be. Does that makes sense? Every song happens. Some take longer than others... They are made when they are suppose to be made in conjunction to my life experiences, feelings, personal growth, etc. It's a wonderful formula that found me. Leaves me speechless. One of the greatest feelings is that I know we are only getting started. I said i would change the world, and that i will do.

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So far I really like the song ONE that you have composed.

What is your favorite song out of all of your own creations?

I'm glad you like "One", I really enjoy that track too... I love the chorus. It just makes so much sense. Phew, you know it's hard to pick, and I can't really, because every track happened (and is happening) as it's suppose to. So, back when I was starting out, writing "HOME", which was my first Kevin Onedr track, that song captured the passion back then, while the more recents obviously follow (ed) that same algorithm. It's beautiful. I view the tracks in that perspective, as in, what they actually are, which are cultivated documents of this purpose here on earth, not just in the light of "these are real cool songs". I hope that answers the question. I do really like "One", "Mysterio", I mean, they're all so unique. The new material I'll be releasing throughout the month is even better... I'm so excited.

How is your tour going?

What’s the message of the tour?

The tour is going awesome, I'm having a great time i'ts so fun being out here and doing what I'm suppose to be doing and spreading it in another part of the world that's exciting and especially in being in London, I was in Italy, in scottland in the netherlands, Spain, Germany and now I'm in London, Every show, every spoken word. In every performance, every single time the crowd here due to their heritage and rich appreciation of the arts is open, and thankful and received as I put it out there . And we talk after the shows and the conversations that we have..wow it'a beautiful thing. I love London so much, London is a cool place, the fashion and the arts are just alive. Scottland was really cool too. They are all individually sweet. Being able to be part of these environments to be able to mesh and meld and grow, I'm unbelivably blessed and thankful for the opportunity. We are

working you know , We usually do about 2 gigs a week. On the official touring banner there is about 20 dates and I've been filling them in with meet and greets and open mics.

Just need people to feel the groove of my sound. Right after my tour then it's right back to Phily to be able to do so college tours. It's exciting and I'm just thankful What is one thing many people don't know about you?

I guess there is a lot LOL there is a lot going on that's why I keep journals on journals of poems and songs and just notes and prayer and meditation. There is a lot of depth , maybe will be brought to light in the future.

But yeah I snowboard, I love to snowboard I was a sponsored rider back in the day by this little skate show I love to ride, I love to feel the air and be able to share that with my friends and enjoy that and be alive, I need that feeling to be alive and just soaring and going fast and feeling the wind is just so much fun so if you are a rider out there just hit me up and let's have some fun LOL.

Another thing is I own a clothing line it's called ALTIX CLOTHING and that's sort of was the precursor to Kevin ONEDR to get the message in the world out there before the maturity of this music craft. It's started in 2010 it's been off for a couple of years now it's a clothing to unite and change the world through authentic messages, positive action and quality goods just branded streetware I rep it all the time.

The music project that I just released, My introductory EP was called "This for you"you listening to this right now, this is for all of us as we exist and love and breathe you can reach me at www.kevinonedr.com . Just get ready for your wild life because the next biggest thing is ready to happen so Here we go!

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In 2016, the world needs more bosses not resolutions. New years resolutions are a trends many get into. However, bosses set trends and should not be following them if they are looking to have massive success: attaining massive dollars! Take this year and run your business the way it is supposed to run. Let this year (and every year after) become YOUR best year ever! Not changing you, but embracing and enhancing you.

Focus on how you can run your own business like A Boss!

“In the simplest terms, a leader is one who knows where he wants to go, and gets up and goes " - John Erskine, Author 74 | CREATIV | Nov - Jan 2016 | www.creativmag.com

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Never stop learning: Do what you love: As a boss, you are constantly learning skills to hone your craft. Billionaire boss Mark Zuckerberg spent years -while still running his company, mind youtraining himself to become a better leader after it threatened his empire.

Now he is more respected while increasing profits for the Facebook franchise. Take the course you have been meaning to take. Go for that degree you know would put you at the top. Become that expert. Stop talking and Do It! Isn't your business worth it?

Not just what is needed. This goes out to the bosses who do EVERYTHING themselves. South Florida baafterech expert, Felecia Hatcher, started her business creating gourmet popsicles.

She said recently on a webinar she was teaching that she hated making the popsicles. Cooking was not her thing, but she thought she had to do everything. When she got out of her own way and hired others who enjoyed doing it, she felt free and could focus on what she loved: getting things done! Is that not what being a boss is all about?

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Get/Hire an assistant:

2016 is not about doing all the work.

Businesses are not run or built in that way. When you start taking inventory of your network you will find that there are very skilled people around you. In addition, it takes them no time to do things. Ask yourself this: Does it take me more than 2 hours to do this?

Even if you do it well, if the answer is yes, hire someone else to do it?

Note: Hire does not always mean money either. Just a thought.

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Hire a copytwriter:

To be seen as the best not only do you need everything above, but you also need content. The latter defines you and producing a lot at least weekly makes you that valuable resource which may be at times overwhelming for you.

Do not go into paralysis( so much to do that you do nothing), hire a copywriter.

Their job? Produce content for a living.

Fiverr.com has thousands of them. It freed up my brain. Just remember to tweak some things here and there to highlight your writing style, post and go be the BOSS.

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Get healthy or die...

Let me reiterate....Get healthy or Die. Do I need to say more? Although cemeteries have some great bosses, do not go before your time. Get fit, eat clean and manage your time.

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Think Legacy:

Great bosses do not think about just them, they think about three generations after them. A visionary also thinks about selling their great company. Which is more for their children. Creative entrepreneurs do too.

Instagram, Beats, BET and so much more. In 2016, create your succession plan for 2020. 4 more years. Wow!

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Enjoy the process:

Bosses know their time is precious. You cannot get time back. Ever! Enjoy it if you are struggling. Enjoy it if you are prospering. When you enjoy the journey your life is so much more fulfilled. Your business, on the other hand, can withstand anything. Like a boss is running it!

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Miami Gardens Wine and Food Experience with guest host Omari Chadwick from the hit TV show Power With an atmosphere filled with beautiful people and amazing sounds from the DJs at the Miami Gardens Wine and Food Experience, Omari Hardwick was the most anticipated man of the night. Hundreds of questions to ask about Power [The TV Show], Poetry, food but so little time.

and share ideas across districts and across more than 40 schools in South Florida.

Hardwick surprised the group that he second guessed being a part of the show. Since he came from a poetic and theatrical background, Omari was not sure what Curtis (50 cent) Jackson had in mind for the show. What few people fail to realize is that musicians aren’t just performers but also storytellers. It’s not about the flow, it’s about the poetry. It’s about the actual writing and creating a scene. After sitting down with Courtney Agboh (writer/producer) and 50 cent, Hardwick recognized the similarities as in writing poetry.

Speaking of poetry, students from Miami Norland Senior High School also attended representing one of many schools here in South Florida of the Bluapple Poetry club. Founded by the Jason Taylor Foundation in partnership with Omari Hardwick, Bluapple Poetry allows students from middle schools and high schools to express themselves. The free after school programs provide a safe environment to empower students and their communities whether in writing or performance. This program dedicates itself to meet, discuss

Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert taking a selfie with Omari Hardwick Omari Hardwick enlightened us briefly about doing a PSA for Trayvon Martin. After the verdict was over, he wrote the poem Little Black Boy Wonder. Less then a week later, he gathered a group of friends and colleagues and they recorded a video of them reading

the poem. This was something dear to him due to the fact that we as a human race sharing one planet should not treat each other as if we were different species.

Before the interview came to an end, being at a Wine and Food Event how we had to Omari about his food preference. He's a foodie that grew up on Gumbo and many flavorful meals growing up. But his tastes buds ranges from Salmon to Kentucky fried Chicken. So, when asked what he would prefer as his last meal he replied "My last meal would have to be Fried chicken and fries."

Chef Alain Lemaire Interviewing Chef Troy Tingling and Chef Alain LeMaire was a true delight. Both were excited in being a part of the Inaugural Miami Gardens Wine and Food Experience. Especially Chef Troy since he lives in the area and loves giving back to the community. Chef LeMaires’ highlight was being invited to be one of the headliners which was simply an amazing feeling.

I was curious about what they prepared for the judges and what wine would complement the dish. both dishes were out of this world. Chef Troy served a Jerk Pan Seared Scallops with Truffle Roasted Bok Choy and topped it with bacon Creole Sauce paired with a nice glass of Sauvignon, while Chef LeMaire prepared stuffed pork loin medallion with smoked bacon, onions and scallops over crispy parmesan potatoes, with baby Bok Choy chimichuri and a Honey Whiskey cream sauce. “You can go either way with a red or a white bottle of wine”, he added.

Chef Troy Tingling Mastering a passion for crafting can either be by accident or by choice. Chef Troy became a chef because he loves cooking and believes you should love what you do. He enjoys being in the kitchen and sharing his food with people over good conversation. Chef LeMaire on the other hand, said that the art chose him: “Growing up, I never knew that this career would be so rewarding and fulfilling at the same time. I always had an affinity for food and entertainment, becoming a chef has given me the opportunity to do both on a platform.”

A great chef knows their strengths and weaknesses.

While both Chefs work great under pressure Chef Troy strengths would have to be executing a dish and keeping details. Chef LeMaire points out that his speed and attitude is what makes him stand out when preparing a dish. Sometimes being a chef you have to pull out some tricks from your heritage in order add some flavor to a familiar known dish. The best part about interviewing these great chefs was finding out their favorite cuisine to cook. Chef Troy said that being Jamaican he loves mixing in Caribbean flavors to his meals. ”I love the comfort food from back home such as Roasted Fish, Jerk Chicken, and anything Curry. I take the island favorites and change it up.” Chef LeMaire also had a similar response, “One of my favorite cuisine to cook, aside from my native country's (Haiti) cuisine is Italian simply because of the fresh ingredients, the flavors and love that is put into each dish”. Although the festivities came to an early end due to Miami’s amazing rainy weather , the judges and guests will have to wait until next time to find out whose dish was the best. This is only the beginning for these amazing chefs.

Written by: Helen Barbara

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TWISTED FUZION DANCE INC

Twisted Fuzion Dance Inc. is a diverse talented group founded in 2009

by Thatiana Gustama. It was created as an after school mentoring program for the purpose of keeping young girls busy and developping their natual given talent. Their fuzion consists of Modern Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Haitian Foklore and African dance.

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Resolutions! Resolutions! Resolutions! We plan them ever so ardently. At the start of each year’s cycle we execute them ever so fervently. We begin to feel bogged down by them by week 4 and by 6 weeks in, we’re done!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to escape the monotony that seems to consistently characterize your life, marked by changing times and seasons but no concrete transformation in the things that define you? It is possible!

You and I were designed to live in the realm of possibility where we can envision a future, shape it with our thoughts, our words, our choices, and our actions and watch it unfold before our very eyes. That success, I have discovered, is tied squarely to two definitive factors; discovering your unique blue-print and locating your ‘spot’. I oftentimes look back over the past few years of my life and smile with wonder at how much things have changed. At how much prior to this period, I lived my life being defined by societal norms and expectations, even the Church, only to experience a measure of success and achievement, yet come up short on satisfaction and fulfillment. It was not until I had paused long enough to take an assessment of my life was I able to finally admit that, with all the accolades and achievements and the lengthening acronyms behind my name, I was neither truly fulfilled nor contented. It was in that moment I begun to discover there was something more to me. Something more to this thing called ‘my life’.

I remembered praying; “God, please introduce me to the real Georgia A. Bryce and put me in the place that was originally designed for me to occupy”. It was a simple prayer prayed out of desperation and ignorance.

I had no idea of its implications, but what begun to happen thereafter was a shifting in the trajectory of my life. It was as though someone, I believe the Master Designer Himself, was waiting in earnest anticipation for those words of consent to get the party started. My life has never been the same since.

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Finding Your 'Spot' And Living In The Zone In the first book of the Human’s Manual for Living, Genesis 2:8, there is a recording of the Master Manufacturer designing a place of protection and defense called the Garden of Eden, where He planted or established human beings to live perpetually. Eden literally means “a place of luxury, delight, softness, and daintiness”. It is ‘the spot’, the environment of His presence in which you were originally designed to discover the unique blue-print and specific plan for your life; to maximize your potential; to bring forth your purpose; and, to see your dreams and visions materialize. It is a place of ease where much of your success hinges on your cooperation with and obedience to the voice of your Master Manufacturer, rather than your own abilities or efforts. It is a place of defense where your efforts, diligence and labor are protected and preserved so that you don’t find yourself wasting time going around in circles, or setting resolutions that you never execute.

In this spot, what would take you years to discover, execute and build on your own or with the support of human wisdom, is literally placed on a fast-track and catalyzed into the direction in which you anticipate moving.

As you position yourself in this 2016 year, one destined to facilitate movement through open doors that were predestined for you before the foundations of the earth were laid, allow me to share with you a few tips that are serving to guide me in my own journey of success and prosperity:

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. Know there is a spot for you, find it! Your spot is in the very presence of your Master Manufacturer. You can never fully discover your original self, the original plan for your life and the place you have been called to occupy without connecting to Him, first. If you are not in the place that was designed for you, you are living and operating in someone else’s space and essentially living a lie. It is very strenuous living a lie.

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Exercise your creative capacity. The Human’s Manual for Living states that we were made in the image and likeness of our Master Manufacturer to rule and to dominate in our spot. You have been given the ability to decree and speak things into existence, to call things that are not as though they were. Envision it (use your imagination)! Write it down! Speak your dream into existence! Put a plan together! Work that plan!

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Communicate your desire for divine positioning. Finding yourself in strategic locations and connecting with the right people at the right time is a priceless experience that doesn’t just happen.

Communicating your desire through prayer for such divine and uncanny orchestrations will prove invaluable as you posture yourself in your zone. Ask your Master Manufacturer to align your steps with His divine will; to give you ears to hear distinctly the instructions He will give you; and, to point you to the people, places and things that will help you garner the level of success you are wanting to achieve.

There is nothing more profound, exhilarating and settling than finding your spot and living in the zone! If what you have been doing is not working for you, maybe it is time to change your strategy.

My prayer for you is that the course of your life will no longer follow the redundant pattern it has grown accustomed to. May this year be the year you dare to do something different. Happy 2016!

GEORGIA BRYCE Georgia A. Bryce is primary contributor to the Building According To Pattern Blog Series and host of the Building According To Pattern Podcast Series. As a certified Personal and Professional Development Coach, her thrust is towards helping clients begin the journey of self-discovery in order to build life by their own unique design.

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love and relationships

"Catch Him If You Can": How Your Clothing Could Be Scaring Away Your Potential Partner

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As women, we've all been in the same or similar predicament -- we desperately need to go to a nearby store for something but we have no desire to get dressed or do our hair. What happens then? We merely throw on clothes that we care less about and for some women, a bandana, dirty cap or even a hair bonnet becomes the finishing touch to this already humiliating look. Now fortunately, we have the right and womanly prerogative to wear what we please and where we want to wear it to.

UNfortunately, our choice of clothing sends men the wrong message. The same applies when going out with girlfriends for a night on the town. Showing lots of cleavage, inappropriate forms of mid-drift and/or gushing butt cheeks tells a man that your sense of pride in being a respectable woman is shattered because of your choice to be scantily dressed.

you are or desire to be, is essential.

Men only see exactly what they see; it is that simple. If a man sees a single woman in the grocery store with her hair pulled back wearing a pair of lounge/yoga pants and a tank top, it sends clear signals that she's dressed appropriately for where she is and she can be respectably approached. A woman in PJs, bed slippers and an oversized Bart Simpson t-shirt makes it increasingly difficult for any man to take her seriously, let alone approach her as her potential date with destiny. While we should not dress for the approval of men, we should dress for our own well-being and the fact that we were created to be graceful and beautiful creatures.

Most importantly, we should dress according to how we feel when we take into regard how we'll attract our potential mates.

In a scenario like the first one, this simply If you feel like being flirty at a party, play on sends a message that you may not regard or a classic red lip. If you want to feel sexy on a prioritize how you look in public. While night out with your girlfriends, wear a pair this may be the furthest thing from the of sexy black pumps to accentuate your truth, the fact that you're actually out in bottom half. So now instead of chasing away public dressed like a shabby gardener or Mr. Right with your sleep bonnet and even a reckless dorm resident, says that your braless gas station run, invite him into your appearance takes a backseat to how you world simply by being a "well put-together" want to be perceived. Now it would be crazy you. to think that wearing makeup and getting fancy just to run errands should be the Antonia Douglas, M.S., Ed. norm in order to meet your potential mate.

However, taking a minute or two to get prepared in order to be seen as the woman

Men only see exactly what they see

TONI DOUGLAS Toni is in pursuit of obtaining her Doctorate degree in the field of Education while also pursuing her goals of publishing her first book, "What NOT to Do While Dating Your Non-Existent Boyfriend."

WAVE SEASON

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It’s the start of a new year and, you’re already dreaming of this year’s vacation. Now is not the time to dream, but to plan. The beginning of the year is known as Wave Season in the travel industry because it’s the time of year when travelers can score some of the best deals for the upcoming travel season. To make sure you can take advantage of this booking season, there’s a few tips to follow to get the most bang for your buck:

Determine Your Destination Where do you want to go for vacation? Pinpointing where you want to go can help you when working with your Travel Agent on the best time to go. For example, if you want to go to Europe, it will seem like the ideal time to go is in the summer. However, that’s when most European countries are at their peak with tourists and it’s the height of summer heat. Your Travel Agent may recommend a trip in the spring or fall to take advantage of the great weather and the least amount of crowds.

If you’re not sure where you want to go, no worries. Think about what type of vacation you’d like to have – active, relaxing or a combination. Do you want to go to a new destination or to one that you’ve experienced before? Who

will be traveling with you? Answering these questions will guide you and your Travel Agent to the right choice. You can go anywhere in the world you want to. Working with a good Travel Agent will help make it a reality.

Select a Good Travel Agent There are a lot of options when it comes to working with a Travel Agent…a lot! A Travel Agent can make or break your overall vacation planning and experience. Here’s how to select a good one:

1- Are they trained? Seek out an agent that has had actual training by the suppliers they sell. If they are selling you a cruise, have they gone through the Travel Agent certification program for that cruise line? Do they have a certificate from the cruiseline verifying that information?

You want to make sure the agent knows what they are selling. If they haven’t experienced the destination, or are in the process of completing their training, do they have connections to other Travel Agents that can provide some first-hand or gained knowledge? Travel Agents don’t know everything, but they should know how to access the information that you both will need.

2- Are they certified and accredited? Do they have their own, individual accreditation or membership to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), International Association of Travel Agents Network (IATAN), or the Travel Institute? These memberships are coveted within the travel industry. There’s time, dedication, and effort required to attain these accreditations. Having an agent that has achieved this will signify their dedication to providing the best travel service possible. While an agent may not share their membership number, they should be able to produce documentation proving they are members, certified, and/or accredited by at least one of these organizations.

3- What type of agency do they work for? If your “Travel Agent” encourages you to join their “agency” for travel deals and discounts (usually incredibly low

travel discounts) or to help build a network for those benefits – BEWARE! You don’t want to be involved with an “agent” or “agency” that focuses more on recruiting or selling other goods or services other than on travel. Your Travel Agent’s primary focus should be on one thing: educating about and selling travel.

Book Your Vacation!

Once you have determined where you want to go, and selected a Travel Agent to work with, your only remaining job is to plan and book your vacation. This is the fun part! Have a budget range in mind for your trip, so you have a foundation to work from. Your agent handles everything else while you get to be excited about your trip. Listen to their suggestions for activities, excursions, restaurants to visit, and more. Their suggestions are designed to enhance your trip.

By following these few tips, you are sure to get a great vacation at the best price possible. Happy planning!

Book Your Vacation Today!

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