Publisher’s Letter WELCOME
I’ve waited a long time to say that and it feels pretty good! The idea to the premiere issue of to have a book or magazine has KATWALK PLANET! been on my mind since my teen years. Back then I didn’t have any ideas or concepts to bring to the table. Five years ago, I was in a local bookstore deciding on which magazine to buy when the concept hit me. My mind said, you can create a magazine and make a difference and without hesitation I left the newsstand and went to the business section. After thumbing through a few books, I purchased a book on taking your business to the next level. Each time I tell this story it still makes me laugh at the thought of buying that particular book when I had no business at all to take to any level much less the next level. Over the years I have completed the worksheets and read that book at least a hundred times. So, after five years of name changes, ups, downs, family & friends thinking I am ignoring them & acting socially rude… I am so proud to say welcome! As I write this letter to you all I am filled with overwhelming emotions & I am so HAPPY! I have to thank a few people who helped this project come to life or just patiently stayed out of my way. I know that everyone always says God and I am no different. Of course I am too :) God truly is an awesome God. God cleared every obstacle from my path and brought the right people in my life. He gave me peace of mind. Every time I wanted to quit and sometimes I did, God would whisper to me “I got you”. Two years ago, I got to a point where I was pondering my magazines fate. I took out a quarter and before I flipped it I spoke with God. I asked for the strength that if the quarter landed on heads then I would not complain of possible failure or defeat anymore and I will put my whole heart, mind, body and soul into bringing this baby to life, but if the quarter landed on tails then I would quit trying to chase this dream and never look back. After saying that I flipped the quarter and for what seemed like thirty minutes was only about three seconds I finally removed my hand and a feeling of calm came over me and I was at peace with my decision that I would be going on with the path God laid out before me. It seemed strange, but I think I needed a sign and I got it. That quarter sits on heads on my desk today as a reminder that God has got me and a reminder of the promise I made to him.
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I also thank my parents, Larry & Rose Mosley, who had no idea I have been working on this project for years, but they would have supported it as they do with everything I do. My brother, Larry Mosley, Jr., my number one photographer (photo to left with me). He has been down with me from day one. My sister-in-law, Charletha and my niece, London, for their support as well. My team and of course our supporters. THANK YOU ALL! My hope on this exciting journey is that you not only absorb this magazine or not only enjoy what’s going on between these pages, but that you stay connected and become a katizen of Katwalk Planet. I mean that, I want your feedback. We want you to join our online community and connect with us on Facebook, Myspace and Twitter. This magazine is for YOU! So SUBSCRIBE and share with your family and friends cause this is not just your voice… it’s a movement. A voice can only be heard, but you can’t stop a Movement!
Katrina
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