Diamond Elite Magazine: Holiday Special Edition 2020

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CONTENT

Brian and Lakendra Dugas are featured in this Special Holiday Edition!

Features

Destinee’s Fashion pg.4 Scents of Royalty…pg.6 Norma’s Bath & Body…pg.7 Author Elissa Mitchell …pg.10 Janelle Askew…pg.11 The Business Journal…pg.13 Power Couple Feature…pg.16 Kishmon Services…pg.19 Lustful Ladies Boutique…pg.22

Diamond Elite Magazine’s goal is to boost the exposure and sales of entrepreneurs.

We believe networking, circulation and word of

mouth are the biggest essentials when it comes to small business.

As the years continue, we plan to thrive in success and help expand the small businesses who have contributed along the way

Be Sure to Take a Photo of an Ad Inside and Contact the Small Business Owners/ Entrepreneurs directly if you would like to purchase a 2 Product or Service!

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Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours!

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We are a candle company locally based in Waco, Texas. All of our products are handmade with quality kept in mind first. Our candles are made from a paraffin-soy blend that give off amazing scents that transform your home into a palace.

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ragrance, to me, is a scent that you

can call your own, have other people identify you with, and also express the vibes that you're feeling that day.�

-Devon Windsor

Special: December-January 2021 Buy Two Get One Free! www.NormasBath.etsy.com

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Families and friends are realizing that the season will be a bit different this year due to the uncontrolled stance of the virus. This year has taken a toll on everyone whether mentally or physically. The best resolution for the sanity of love and peace is to still enjoy the holidays as best as we all can.

If that means spending some alone time and Facetiming your family, or going to the normal family gathering, do what makes you feel comfortable as well as your loved ones. The bottom line is that we have to make the most with what we have to deal with this time of year.

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www.HighPerformingMompreneurs.com Who is Elissa Mitchell?

Elissa is a 6x Author Motivational Speaker. On a mission to inspire women who are mothers, Mompreneurs.

At the same time guide them to monetize more time towards building their own brands and becoming self-made boss women.

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"The Vision: Along My Path of Everlasting Life", illustrates a supernatural view of how God creates the lifeline of His creation. This vision shows that in our lives, God already knows EVERYTHING about us. He has perfect knowledge of who we are. He already knows that we are going to face difficult trials and tribulations. He also knows that we are going to question Him for a lot of things that happens to us in our lives as well. God already knows about the life changing events that are going to happen in your life. The paths that we walk are already known to Him; every crooked, straight and winding path that we will take in this life is known. God, the Creator of this universe and the Creator of you and I; created us for His purpose and His glory.

This book is to help you understand that: *God has perfect knowledge of you.*You can't escape from his view or grasp, no matter how far you've strayed.*He hears you, understands you and unconditionally loves you.*Life changing events will happen, but God has already equipped you with spiritual tools that you'll need to help you through it.*You were created for purpose...period! This book is perfect for any person of any walk of life.

30 Day Faith Based Affirmations: 30 Days to Stronger Faith in God

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GIVE YOUR BUSINESS THE ROYAL TREATMENT

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Journal

Advocacy & Taxes

Good Businesses Start with Good Foundations!

One thing for sure, two things for certain. Times are unprecedented and many of us are starting and building empires during these uncertain times.

Here are a few business and tax tips to help protect and secure your business.

1. Bookkeeping is just as important for selfemployed individuals and small businesses as it is for multi-million dollar companies.

2. Per the tax code self-employed individuals are handled as small businesses with the IRS. 3. Being knowledgeable in tax terms, policies, and expectations can help you avoid tax headaches from the very beginning.

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The Diamond: Includes the Ruby, PLUS an Instagram Crash Course. Learn when to post, who to follow and how to engage to help expose your brand. After an initial review of your page, your custom "Hashtag Set" and course will be sent by email. Easily track your growth on Instagram.

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Hello there! My name is Latoya Blackman and I am here to help you figure out how to navigate this crazy journey called life. I am the owner of Coaching with Latoya, LLC, a well-rounded life-coaching business that uses multiple aspects of wellness to help you on your journey. I was certified as a Life Coach through the Tony Gaskins Academy, a well-known and well-respected educational institution for life coaching. I am also a registered nurse with knowledge of health and wellness, giving me a leg up to many other life coaches.

A little about me: I ended a toxic five-year relationship and found peace and self-love. This experience inspired me to become a life coach and help others with their relationships. I lost 50lbs using diet and exercise and keeping myself on a healthy path to my new life. I also am a lover of Jesus Christ and have gotten results by following god since I increased my faith.

I really want to help you overcome those challenges in your life. Let’s start this journey together! Feel free to reach out with questions.

Check our my interview with Tony Gaskins https://youtu.be/Qb9iD11w2qs Email: coachingwithlatoya@outlook.com Coaching sessions: https://mymentor.life/latoyablackman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latoyablackman_

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Brian & Lakendra Dugas Brian K Dugas Jr is the founder and CEO of Born King/Beard Bros apparel line. An up and coming brand which is designed to empower and unite men of all ages.

Lakendra Dugas is the Owner and operating Licensed Cosmetologist of Beyond the cHair salon in Waco, Tx. Providing a wide variety of salon services to all ethnicities, in a professional and relaxing setting. Licensed for over 8 years. Salon owner for 2.5 years They started their businesses in the effort to gain more control of their daily schedules and the opportunity for financial freedom, their children, and future generations to come. The couple also wanted to inspire and motivate others to pursue their passions.

"I wanted to open my own salon, so that I could have more control over what type of atmosphere I provide for my clients. I am very big on clients being comfortable and enjoying their experience," stated Kendra.

The two are very intentional about prioritizing needs before wants. Making God, family time and needs top priority, while also meeting the needs to keep their businesses flowing and growing. They make a great team, thank God! Brian and Lakendra balance each other out. What one of them aren't able to do or get to, the other will. They make a lot of sacrifices, but never sacrifice what's most important, which is faith and family.

God has truly been working it all out for them.

Word to the aspiring entrepreneurs from the power couple‌ Seek God 1st above everything! Stay true to who you are and your passion. Your uniqueness will be YOUR thing that sets you apart. Pursue your purpose. What would you enjoy doing, and not get tired of or irritated with doing? What would be worth doing even when it gets hard or irritating? Do not make it all about money. After a while, money won't be enough to keep you passionate about something you have no passion in. Be innovative, always be willing to learn and grow. Make short and long-term goals, and then map out plans to execute those goals. Goals are the dreams that we are willing to wake up and go after.

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Lustful Ladies Boutique, LLC is designed to help promote and make everlasting memories with our products. With our CEO/Owner Robin Williams.

We aim to service our customers with family driven uniqueness experiences. We serve sizes Small-4x with other products such as hair, lingerie, shoes, accessories, etc. Please visit us at www.lustfulladiesboutique.com also like us on Facebook and Instagram.

Models pictured: Beverly Pookie Harney instagram.com/queenb98 and Tamari Harney

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Lustful Ladies Boutique, LLC is designed to make memories while looking good doing it! www.LustfulLadiesBoutique.com Our house model Valentine @valentinetingz and Brand Ambassador of Lustful Ladies Boutique, LLC shows off our “Passion” jumpsuit. Valentine is a local artist in Indianapolis, Indiana please subscribe to her YouTube Channel and hot new song, “He Know It”.

Connect With Us

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Lustful Ladies Boutique, LLC respects peace and power.

Our custom designs and fashionable acknowledgment to our culture holds no weight!

Connect With Us www.LustfulLadiesBoutique.com

Models pictured: Lisa Camille @thehaitianbeauty1 Brittany Wallace @msberttheone Tasha Wolfe @tooblesseddotcom Deja Johnson @press.ed2impress CeCe Taylor @cecetaylor_1 Latoya Quarles @sexyslim__ McKayla Washington @Khayy_babyy24 23

Photographer: Ariel A. Relf @bossladdii_

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