ELB Issue 1

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The Founders GreetingsWe are so happy and humbled to finally share this vision with you. It has been a long time coming, but it has definitely been worth the wait. Through all of the ups and downs to the many changes to the concept we never stopped focusing on the mission. We truly hope you enjoy this event. Be sure to visit EVERY booth. We have personally spoken to every Vendor or Talent participating and they all are some strong and talented individuals. Of course we know you want to know about us. We were established in 2015. After some success as a Creative Director and Publisher of regional magazines and producing events for the past 20 years, Katrina soon discovered that she wore many hats; She was a Photography and Publisher.

Quentin had skills in Marketing and Promoting events so their hearts lead them to combine their talents to create, Everything Life Brings Media & Consulting Firm to help individuals with their entrepreneurial growth. They knew that this vision was bigger than just Huntsville; therefore they joined forces with brother and sister-in-law (Larry & Charletha Mosley) who own a photography business in Mobile to launch the first Alabama Black Expo for the State with the

mantra of Connecting & Supporting The Empowerment, The Inspiration and The Movement!

Brother and Sister both served in the U.S Military. Larry in the Air Force and Katrina serving in the Army. Katrina currently works for an organization housing homeless Veterans through a rapid re-housing program. The program also assists Veterans in need of homelessness prevention.

Charletha works in the medical field. Quentin works construction and Larry followed in their father’s footsteps and works at the same shipbuilding company were their father retired. We all know the meaning of hard work and we bring together 20+ years of experience under our belts to bring you the Alabama Black Expo. We hope you enjoy this historic event.

Thank you for supporting our dreams and yours!

Quentin & Katrina Mosley Stinnett

Larry & Charletha Mosley

CONTACT US

CONNECT WITH US

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E-MAIL:

@elb.everythinglifebrings

elb.everythinglifebrings@gmail.com MAIL:

@thinglifebrings

P.O. Box 2742 Huntsville, AL 35804

@everythinglifebrings

PHONE: 256-929-5073 256-929-5812 2

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LASTING LOOK PHOTOGRAPHY Larry & Charletha Mosley Mobile, AL 251-377-3706

Over 10 Years experience as Photographers!

Daughter: London

Daughter: Laylah

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The Hosts DAVID FITZPATRICK: Co-Host “BIG FITZ DA POET” Big Fitz Da Poet has been performing at, hosting, and promoting poetry shows since 2005.

He has been nominated for Alabama spoken word artist of the year the last two years. He has also been nominated for the prestigious Ganspa award for national spoken word artist of the year.

Facebook: Big Fitz Instagram: therealbigfitz

He is a three time poetry champion, and activist in is community.

His poems are soul stirring, entertaining, and thought provoking.

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MONIQUE C. GAINES: Co-Host Petite Plus Model Monique C. Gaines career started in 2015. She is one of the Brand Ambassadors of Full Figured Fierce and also Classic Maven Boutique in Jacksonville, FL. She is also a member of Alabama's elite modeling team, The Runway Killers; With this group she has walked for several designers and retail establishments, most notably Lane Bryant Clothing Store.

During her first year of modeling she joined Alabama Fashion Alliance (AFA) where she appeared in Alabama Fashion Week (2016, 2017) and Alabama Fashion WeekEND (2017).

As a 34 year old single mother, it's important to her to that everyone is represented at all times Facebook: Monique Gaines and that no matter what LOVE is at the forefront.

Instagram: PYTMO

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DIONNE REEVES GRUBBS FULL FIGURED FIERCE

Full Figured Fierce is an organization created by Alabama Plus Model, Dionne Reeves- Grubbs, in March of 2012. Being a part of the Plus industry, she was approached by several women who have never or could not recognize their own beauty. Dionne knows all too well about the lack of self esteem and confidence because she struggled with her own. The best way to heal is by helping others. So, she formed Full Figured Fierce to be the alternative to their negative thoughts and images we see on social media, television and more by featuring full figured women in a positive light and challenging them to love themselves more everyday through processes she learned on her own journey.

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The Runway Coach

Full Figured Fierce gained notoriety when they were recognized by Curves Supporter & Poet, Khari Toure, Admin of the online community, Curvy & Confident, formally Real Women Have Curves. Four years later, Full Figured Fierce celebrates curves by helping to motivate its followers to Love themselves more daily. One of the exercises that they ask their followers to participate in is to have “mirror time” and to write themselves a “ Love Letter”. The purpose is to look past all the negatives you may have heard in life and find five things you love about yourself. Then you must write yourself a Love Letter highlighting those qualities. Dionne did this exercise in Atlanta, Georgia at the Plus Positive Summit in 2014 where the owner of POSE Magazine, Tiffany Jones, wrote herself a Love Letter. She noted that it wasn’t as easy as some may think.

Full Figured Fierce prides itself in promoting positive images of not only women but men as well. They have created a brother organization lovingly dubbed the Big Handsome Kings. It is their mission to change the negative views of the plus community in the media and in general.

Dionne has made it her goal to reach as many hearts as possible by setting a goal of 5,000 followers. Our goal for 2016 was reached in May and we will make our 2017 by fall. It’s not about the likes but the Love for Full Figured Fierce.

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In 2014, Dionne was awarded her own day in the city of Huntsville, AL. Full Figured Fierce Day is officially March 22. Each year since receiving such an amazing award, Dionne celebrates by putting on an annual charity fashion show. In past years, we have donated money to local charities in need of funding such as the Boys & Girls Club Seminole Drive, Operation Stand Down Huntsville which helps our homeless veterans return to the workforce by providing them with the necessities they need such as clothing, providing transportation, and training. In the upcoming year, they will donate the funds to Crisis Services of North Alabama who provide shelter to battered women and their children. Full Figured Fierce loves giving back to the young ladies in the community by mentoring to local high schoolers. We discuss the importance of confidence through model training which teaches them to always present themselves in a positive light, how to love themselves, and command attention and not demand it through classes they call Walk Like Her Modeling and Confidence Class. We don’t teach them to walk, talk or act like anyone other than themselves.

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Style

Erica Brown Gayles ebgayles@gmail.com

618-406-2326

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Trichologist

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Natural Hair Stylist

Facebook: TalmaWanda Tanner

256-337-8339 Creator of A7 Fast Hair Growth Elixir

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ORGANO

Viese Grease Master Cosmetologist

GOLD Sarah Taylor

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Salon Products

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Facebook: Laviese Good e Southward It’s Easy, It’s Simple, It’s Coffee.

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Trishawna Winston, Owner craveeyewear@gmail.com 504-460-3470

Charlene Marshall, Owner charmarbracelets@gmail.com 256-763-4025 www.CharMarJewelry.com

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Style

www.CraveEyeWear.com

Zenzele Consignment is the primary economic development initiative of the African People's Development & Empowerment Project (AAPDEP).

2205-F University Drive Huntsville, AL 35810 (256) 469-8418 info@ZenzeleConsignment.com

4717 University Drive, Suite 104 Huntsville, AL sales@iamconsciousminds.com www.IAMCONSCIOUSMINDS.com

Owner 256-206-5884 

Restorations

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Customs

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Jeremaine Malone

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The Team SHANEVALENE “NEVIE” GARRETT Program Manager Shanevalene is from Talladega County, Alabama. She is a graduate of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama.

She works for an organization housing homeless Veterans through a rapid re-housing program. The program also assists Veterans in need of homelessness prevention.

She serves as the Treasurer for the Outreach Ministry at her church, one of the Lead Angels in the Angels of Hope Ministry.

She also serves as the Secretary for the Homeless Coalition of North East Alabama. She is a member of Order of Eastern Star and serves weekly in the community with different organizations.

In Shanevalene’s spare time, which she says is rare, she enjoys spending time with family, shopping, fishing, sleeping and traveling.

TONIA TYRA:

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NATE BRYANT: Competition Judge O. S. MANAGEMENT Nate Bryant is a passionate, experienced native of Sanford Florida who’s been involved with entertainment since the age of 6 and learned bookkeeping at the age of 8 years old while working in his father’s business.

He’s a retired Marine with over 20 years of service, a retired

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The Team

Government Accountant, a Music Business Consultant and a loyal dedicated community leader.

His certifications are a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) from the Association of Government Accountant Washington, DC and a Certified Finance Officer (CFO) from the University of Georgia.

As a Music Business Consultant (MBC), I help signed and unsigned artist and entertainers with financial consulting, business and personal development, advice, guidance, counsel, direction, and other services to potential clients to help further career.

He has many talents and aspirations including mentorship for at risk children and working with senior citizens. In 2016 Nate received a Lifetime Youth Achievement Award for Humanitarian Services.

While in the military, worked with other military personnel on talent shows and then becoming an event coordinator taking the lead with other events and festivals when time permitted.

After retiring from the military more time was devoted to the entertainment industry managing and working with talent, organizations and other businesses. Have worked with independent and major labels with judging music showcases and other entertainment events across the United States.

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Nate started working with a promoter at an early age passing out flyers for events as a street team member. He was recognized by his work ethic and then promoted to a street team leader where he received extra benefits for his hard work

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Wellness

-Assistance with Companionship & Socialization - Meal Prep -Personal Care & Sitter’s

-Medication Reminder

-Drop In Service

- And More

Carolyn

P.O. Box 635 . Huntsville, AL 35805

Powers Reed CEO

comfortcaringhands@yahoo.com

www.ComfortCaringHands.com Clarissa Clincy 662-303-4144

7734 Madison Blvd Ste109 Huntsville, AL 35806

clincy.clarissa@gmail.com

256-693-3301

Facebook: Clarissa Clincy

www.sonshinehomecare.com

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Central North Alabama Health Services, Inc. 110 Walker Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801 256-534-8659 Schedule an Appointment: 866-497-4242

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Life www.EVERYTHINGLIFEBRINGS.com

334-245-4127 Montgomery, Alabama gumptownmagazine@yahoo.com www.GUMPTOWN.net 11

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Special Thanks Media Sponsor:

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Speakers Huntsville District 1 City Councilman: DEVYN KEITH Devyn Keith was born and raised in Huntsville, Alabama, and is a proud product of its large community network. Devyn has always had a passion for public service and a deep connection to the residents of his community Devyn attended Samford University on a full athletic scholarship and obtained his Baccalaureate Degree in Human Development and Family Science. During his undergraduate career, his passion for community service led him to start a nonprofit called Brothers of 1 Voice or BO1V. BO1V aimed at educating, empowering and advocating for youths who have aged out of state support services.

Devyn also attended McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies at the University of Massachusetts in Boston, where he received his Master’s in Public Administration. While in Boston, Devyn worked in leadership roles at the nonprofit and state levels. Most pertinent to these pursuits, is his passion to see positive changes for his fellow North Huntsville residents.

Devyn understands that “no plan has potential without the right people.” His outlook on increasing civic engagement, progressive policies and positive perspectives have been a mainstay throughout his career and will remain at the forefront of his tenure as the District 1 Representative of the Huntsville City Council.

Huntsville City Schools District 1 Representative

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MICHELLE WATKINS

Michelle Watkins is the District 1 representative for Huntsville City Schools She won the seat in the by-district general election on, August 23, 2016.

Michelle holds a B.S. in business administration and an M.S. in secondary education. She is a former district teacher.

Michelle believes, "As an Educator, you never stop being a teacher. Teachers have a heart for education and ensuring that students are learning is important to true Educators."

"We are charged to be good stewards of our time, talents and treasures. Our students need the help and support of community members."

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Speakers Montgomery SAYGE GRUBBS Sayge Grubbs grew up in Troy, Alabama and worked for his uncle’s funeral home while in high school.

Next he worked for his father, Attorney Norman Grubbs, during the summers while in law school.

While working with his father and uncle, Sayge learned the importance of passing on family lessons and that it was important to help people in

their times of need. In 2002, Sayge graduated from the University of Alabama School of law and

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Attorney, Sayge Legacy Counsel

focused his skills in areas of the law that helped others. Thus, he founded Sage Legacy Counsel and has been asked to speak at churches, health fairs, and on local TV shows on the topic of estate plans. In addition, Sayge is one of five attorneys in Alabama that were accepted to the prestigious American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys which has been recognized as a top legal source

by Money Magazine and by financial guru Suze Orman in her book, “9 Steps to Financial Freedom.” Currently, he is a member of Lawyers with Purpose and uses his abilities to do creative alignment of business plans and estate plans for entrepreneurs and family business owners.

ASSOCIATE MINISTER PATRICIA CARTER

Union Chapel For all ages with primary focus on the millennial population.

Missionary Baptist Church

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Motivational lecture about taking advantage of opportunities that present themselves, and not to be hindered by or be an hindrance to others based on race, age or any other factor.

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Creative Are you up for the CHALLENGE?

Marvin Green

Anika Minor

CEO & Creator

marvin.green40@hotmail.com 256-221-7888

nikabaddd92@gmail.com

www.tictactoe-challenge.com

Facebook: msgrl256

B Chill Lemonade, LLC.

James A. Jones, II

P.O. Box 3205577

Designer & Constructor

Flowood, MS 39232 Facebook:

B Chill Lemonade or Kinyah Bean Instagram: bchilllemonade or Kinyah Bean

bchilllemonade@gmail.com

jazzj256@gmail.com

901- 871-8782

256-288-9587

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Inga’s Distinct Diaper Cakes 256-655-4917 Facebook: Inga's Distinct Diaper Creations 14

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HATERPROOF CLOTHING Facebook & Instagram:

LaQuesa Nickelson

Applying Pressure Corp

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Facebook: Hater Proof Hog

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Sheilisa Vinson

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Creative

Sheilisa Vinson is a mother of one. She is from Gadsden, AL. Sheilisa graduated from Litchfield High School in 2006. Sheilisa works as a Orthopedic Tech in Anniston, AL. Sheilisa loves working with children. She is the dance/cheer coach for the Gadsden Saints in Gadsden, AL founded by Mrs. Larmeka Wynn. Sheilisa strongly believes a family that prays together stays together. In her spare time she loves spending time with her son and her soul mate.

Facebook: Sheilisa Kaemellomom Vinson

Special Thanks: Jason Williams: Huntsville, Alabama

Old Fashion Homemade Cakes & Pies

Mobile, AL themosleyfamily9511@gmail.com

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Talent

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Briana Micah

615-556-0365 lillianmacrhine@gmail.com 256-479-0681 Instagram/Twitter- RayedR_DTR

www.theblacksheepssociety.com

Facebook- Rayed R

Slick Shawn

Sam U'Elle Blackspeare

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slickshawn78@gmail.com

www.realslickshawn.com

205-203-6800

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Mahogany Brown

Telesa Hines

Soule Williams

228-760-2050 bookingtelesa@gmail.com www.telesahines.com

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Talent

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Preacha'Boi

Cassandra Mitchell

205-503-3238

Singer

preachaboi4real@gmail.com

Songwriter Guitarist

cassandramitchell29@gmail.com

www.PREACHABOI.com

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256-656-5667

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Talent

Trez

ELZ 615-556-0365 lillianmacrhine@gmail.com

770-280-7555 Facebook: trezbellmusic Marcus Boyd MIJ 330-518-6710

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marcusboydgospelrap@gmail.com

Instagram: MIJ.CHUN FaceBook: MIJ Twitter: @THEOFFICIALMIJ 18

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Miss Alabama Black Expo

Iris feels the 3 words that best describe her are Outgoing, Energetic and Friendly.

Iris defines success as…

“Fighting everyday for YOUR better future.”

Sharonda loves the color pink.

Sharonda feels the 3 words that best describe her are Determined, Witty and Resilience.

Facebook: hypnoticbeauty1 Email: irisperez355@yahoo.com

Sharonda defines success as…

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Iris loves the colors black and red.

“Walking in purpose, and seeing others grow as you walk.”

Email: sharondagrandberry@gmail.com Facebook: sharonda.grandberry www.sharondagrandberry.com Renee loves the color green.

Renee feels the 3 words that best describe her are Honest, Reliable and Happy.

Renee defines success as…

“Being happy at heart and loving what you do.”

Enter the 2018

reneecain3302@gmail.com

Miss Alabama Black Expo Competition

Facebook: Renee Cain

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Email:

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Miss Alabama Black Expo

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PINE RIDGE TRANSPORTATION, LLC

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Miss Alabama Black Expo

17984 Lindsey Road Tanner, AL 35671 256-822-2224

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Women Clothing Uniquely Fashions Made Just For U!

(256) 417-0793 Shelia Lee @ Facebook

The Other Side of Through series You don't just read it...you EXPERIENCE IT! Author: Cynthia Middlebrooks Harris T.O.S.O.T. Ministries, LLC http://www.tosoministries.org

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also available on Amazon

She is Clothed

By Victory Eichelberger

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SH ARO N D A’S

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For Your Information...

SUNGLASSES! SUNGLASSES!

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SUNGLASSES!

www.EVERYTHINGLIFEBRINGS.net Join us for the Grand Opening of The Everything Life Brings Office Friday, OCT 6, 2017 5:00P.M.—8:00P.M.

2004 Poole Drive NW Unit C Huntsville, AL 35810

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Thank you to all participants and guests for supporting this historic event!

Quentin & Katrina

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Special Thanks To: C-Tone, Ed Gaines, Rick Lee and

1555 The Boardwalk Suite 1

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