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Step Into High Definition The Queen With the Skeleton Tattoo

Prophetic Wealth Class of 2018

Gloria Mayfield

Banks

How to Show Up Great

Quantum Leaps to Success

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Step Into the High Definition Lifestyle with Dr. Sonya R. Hamm

Keep Showing Up for Love by Dr. Vikki Johnson

It’s Time to Unlock Your Emotional Freedom by Dr. Veda McCoy

The Queen With the Skeleton Tattoo by Raquel Riley Thomas

Featured Guest Gloria Mayfield Banks

Failure is Not an Option by Dr. Lisa Lewis Ellis

How to Show up Great by Nicole Mason Esq.

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CEO/PUBLISHER Dr. Sonya R. Hamm

PRESIDENT Dr. Ronald L. Hamm

COO Je’Ron M. Hamm

EDITOR IN CHIEF Brynique McCullough

MARKETING DIRECTOR Alita Gregg

CFO Tynesia Rawlings

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Shirley Ferguson

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Dr. Sonya R. Hamm FOUNDER/EDITOR

“Inspiring Women to Live Life in High Definition”

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Step into a New Life with High Definition Women’s Network!

nnovative, Influential and Inspiring are just a few words to describe the Visionary and Chief Inspiration Ambassador™ Dr. Sonya R. Hamm. Her selfless contributions to help others achieve personal and financial success has paved the way for her to be recognized and awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama along with many other distinguished accomplishments.

So, exactly what is this hidden powerhouse doing to gain such honored recognition one might ask? The answer is simple; Dr. Sonya R. Hamm is actively following her passion of “Inspiring Women to Emerge, Excel and Expand in their Purpose, Power and Profitability.” Hamm founded High Definition Women’s Network in 2015 and launched the first HD Women’s conference in Atlanta, GA with keynote speakers Pastor Deborah Morton of Greater St. Stephens Church New Orleans, LA; Millionairess Jewel Tankard of Destiny Christian Center, Murfreesboro, TN and Gospel music singer Michael Stampley of Atlanta, GA. Recognizing the impact of the changing family structure on the position, roles and responsibilities of women in today’s society, Dr. Sonya sensed a strong call to action to create a platform that would bring awareness, bridge gaps and provide opportunities for women to succeed. For this reason, High Definition Women’s Network is all lifting women into a place of visual distinction through which others can be inspired to Emerge, Excel and Expand in their Purpose, Power and Profitability! Through the engaging, energetic, high impact HD platform, women are inspired to discover their purpose, embrace their power and create a profitable life to influence the world for greater good. The name High Definition was derived from the scripture found in 2 Corinthians 3:18 which says, “Now all of us, with our faces unveiled, reflect the glory of the Lord as if we are mirrors; and so we are being transformed, metamorphosed, into His

same image from one radiance of glory to another, just as the Spirit of the Lord accomplishes it. (MSG Translation). The word High is to be lifted above all and Definition speaks of the distinction and visual clarity of something such as an image. When women take on the title, “High Definition Woman,” it serves as a reminder that they are regal, classy, elegant, brilliant, powerful, bold, fearless, confident, fierce, influential and courageous women who bring glory to God. Dr. Sonya believes High Definition speaks to the core of our identity as women and the gifts, talents and power we carry to effect change and bring glory to God in our realm of influence. It is her belief that every woman is a High Definition Woman! As one of the nation’s premiere Kingdom Lifestyle Ministries with a focus on empowering the faith, finances and future of women, Dr. Sonya and her dream team are actively growing a massive following of diverse women from around the nation. The mission of High Definition Women’s Network is simple—empowering women to BE! The passion in Hamm’s heart became evident as she said, “Too many women have resigned to living a stuck, stagnant and stale life because they do not have a network of supportive mentors and friends to inspire them to maximize their full potential in God—HD Women’s Network is a mission to change that! I believe every woman is High Definition which is why High Definition Women’s Network is here to help women discover their God ordained brilliance and “Live Life in High Definition.” An integral woman of influence, Dr. Sonya is a profound speaker, leader, author, entrepreneur and mentor residing in the metro Atlanta, GA area with her husband, Dr. Ronald Hamm. She is the proud mother of three amazing children— Brynique, Tynesia and Je’Ron and 4 adorable grand children, Brycen, Jordynn, Mason and MaKenzie. Dr. Sonya received her Master’s in Christian Counseling and Psychology and Doctorate of Theology degrees from Freedom Bible College & Seminary of Rogers, Arkansas. HD LifeStyle

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My Mantra is “Refuse to Fail”.

Mrs. Gregg is a serial Entrepreneur. She is the Founder and CEO of Classic Chic’s Consignment on Wheels, L.L.C. She is a Area Marketing Director, First Financial Security. She also, is a Diamond Ambassador for Wakaya Perfection, and is the Co-Author of Head Ladies in Charge, available on Amazon. All of these entrepreneurial rolls are accomplished under the umbrella of her nationwide “The Dream Team”. The global mission of “The Dream Team” is to inform, educate, and empower, men and women with generational financial literacy, independence, business building, wealth, and sustaining health. Pinky’s road to serial entrepreneurship began in earnest when she first retired from the public sector after twentyseven years of service. It is a direct result of her various life experiences and her lifelong goal to help others. For example, she attended Bowie State University and the University ofMaryland University College where she majored in Psychology. She has also completed certification requirements for Clinical Mental Health. She is a member of the Association of Black Psychologist (ABP), Federally Employed Women (FEW), Blacks in Government (BIG), and the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF). She has received nu-

merous acknowledgments, awards and recognition for her work in the community, public-and private-sectors: • Black Enterprise Magazine • Mrs. DC America Pageant, Director’s Award for Exemplary Leadership, Mrs. Northwest, 2014 • Afro American Newspaper, Mrs. Northwest DC, 2014 • Best New Entrepreneur of The Year, 2013, BE THERE Magazine • Mrs. Northwest DC, 2014, Copa Style Magazine • Leaders to Watch, October 2014, FFS Inc. • Make-A-Wish, Mid-Atlantic Women’s Leadership Council • Parent Bereavement Coach for Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Born and raised in Washington, DC, Pinky resides in Maryland, with her husband David M Gregg, Sr. They are the proud parents of two millennials; son’s Marc (32), Anthony (28), and David M. Gregg, Jr. (deceased). In April 2008, she lost her 8 year old son David M. Gregg, Jr due to complications arising from a Juvenile Pilocytic Astrocytoma (Brain Tumor). Because of the challenges she has faced, the fiery passion that she carries to help others is likely not to be extinguished anytime soon. Pinky continues to be a pacesetter across all industries she serves. She continues to promote and live by her motto, “Refuse to Fail” HD LifeStyle

postle Shirley Ferguson is the Founding president of Living Waters Deliverance Ministries, Inc. Her ministry is however more expansive and it includes Women of Faith Ministries, Young Women of Purpose, K.W.A.P. Kids with a Purpose and Ambassadors for Christ. A.CT.S. Pastoral Alliance.

Apostle Shirley Ferguson is a woman of many parts. Being a person with a multiplicity of interests and divinely-endowed creative pursuits, she is what is intellectually referred to as a multipotentialite. She is a devoted minister of the Word of God, an accomplished Realtor, a consummate entrepreneur, a respected motivator, a revered mentor, a sensitive humanitarian, and a serial philanthropist. Her story is a classic study in total commitment to the Will and guidance of God in a quest to fulfill her ordained destiny. Additionally, and to all intents and purposes, she seeks to impact positively on the lives of others through the dual instrumentality of preaching the Word of God and Christ-centered entrepreneurship. Her ministry career has spanned over 33 years, and she has authored the books entitled “No Longer Bound” 8

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and “Walking in Wholeness.” She has also attended World Harvest Bible College and graduated. Apostle Ferguson has earned her Bachelor Degree from Friends International Christian University, and is presently studying to achieve her Master Degree in Theology. She is also an affiliate of Chitwood and Chitwood. Apostle Ferguson has been with her loving and devoted husband, Pastor Victor Ferguson, for over 35 years and a mother to two wonderful children. The couple aslo has one grandchild. Her preparation for life in the service of God has been thorough and intensive, if not both exhaustive and all-inclusive.

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r. Mercer is the founder of Ane Mercer Ministries, a powerful inspirational speaker, lecturer, an anointed preacher who loves God, a dedicated mentor, a dream coach, a writer and psalmist; she truly exemplifies a “Multi-Dimensional Woman” through her witty personality and kind heartedness towards life, she lives by her words: “Live and Love Better”! Dr. Mercer, a powerful and relevant voice that is being used to minister healing and restoration to the Kingdom of God; her life has crossed denominational barriers, ethnic and gender boundaries, her words of wisdom and insight have caused her to become an encouragement to many. She is the CEO of Black Dress White Pearl, an event that is hosted annually raising funds for assisting women who are victims of Domestic Violence and The Status E.L.I.T.E Group; a 21 week impactful and resourceful mentoring session. Dr. Mercer is a full time traveling evangelist, motivational and market place empowerment speaker; through her transparency and authenticity, she speaks with a revelatory word that provokes people in the body of Christ and in the market place to never stop pursuing their God destined dreams, she ministers life to people who feel as if God can never use them again because of their past mistakes. Dr. Mercer has become an influential voice to Women in Ministry and Women who are Entrepreneurs who are trailblazers and building a legacy for the next generation. Her passion for sisterhood is valuable in her structure to building women, she teaches them to tap into their God given potential and live their best life NOW!! She has also become a conduit of training and developing leaders in the church and in the market place to embrace a refresh and applicable way of living through principles and discipline. Dr. Mercer is the author of the book “Take Your Life Back and Live….the Secret Life of Adultery” an engaging literary work which speaks boldly

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and candidly concerning her amazing testimony that will encourage the reader to think before you pursue and or participate in this lifestyle. She encourages the reader to work towards a life of completeness, wholeness and healing. She has written many manuals on leadership and administration. Dr. Mercer is an advocate for building women and establishing genuine sisterhood. In May 2008 Ane received an Honorary Doctorate from St. Thomas Christian Bible College in Jacksonville, Florida, having a strong desire to complete her degree she continued her studies and in May 2016, she completed her education matriculation with her Doctorate Degree in Theological Studies at Kingdom Truth University, in Jacksonville, Florida, and held the prestigious honors of Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Mercer serves as Dean of Student Affairs and an Academia Part Time Professor. As a certified/credentialed/ Transformational Life Coach Dr. Mercer mentors individuals all across the country. Her motto is “You will only become what you think of yourself and your pursuit to your dreams is only by what you feel you deserve” she often says “God promised you LIFE...so become it.” She believes that God has invested in each person the ability to be successful according to Deuteronomy 8:18. She teaches no one was born to just exist; you were born to be an answer, to be relevant and to be intentional. The ministry and love that resonates from her is not only thought-provoking and non judgmental but it is edifying and motivating. God’s word in her is life changing! Ane is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee; she is a mother of 5, a grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She currently resides is Jacksonville, Florida.

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KEEP SHOWING UP FOR LOVE: I feel like I’m best friends with LOVE! As far back as I can remember I have been what some call a “hopeless romantic.” I love to watch people in love. I get excited when people I love find love. Sometimes my love of love has gotten me into “situations” that taught me some painful lessons about love. I have been betrayed by people who said they loved me. There have been times I hated love. Love has transformed me but it took me consistently showing up again and again. I have had some amazing relationships that have made me who I am today. I am sure you too have had some wonderful relationships (at least they started that way) that have taught you much. Love has walked me through divorce, miscarriage, abortions, post partum depression and has led me to the most beautiful relationship of my adult life.

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When I wanted to give up, LOVE kept me going. Still, I can’t help but think how different my life would be if my three-yes, three children--I conceived had been born and a part of my world. I still get sad at times, even as I write this, to imagine “what could have been” if I was responsible for three daughters and one son at this time in my life. My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. I remember that period in my life like it was yesterday. I was a junior in college, on a full athletic scholarship. I was excited about being pregnant. I was willing to walk away from my basketball scholarship and from people’s opinions. The baby’s father wanted me to have an abortion. I adamantly refused. Then it happened. I remember the night I went into premature labor at 12 weeks. It was 1986. I was in the emergency room alone and afraid. In the midst of trauma, my re-

The Power of Forgiving Yourself lationship with God truly began. That night God let me know that He was with me even when the baby’s father wasn’t. Years later, after the birth of my daughter, I got pregnant from someone whom I loved and still love deeply, but the relationship was a secret. It’s ironic how “before accepting Christ” I was fearless and willing to go through the fire to have my baby. But this time it was different. I was scared and bound by thoughts of shame, humiliation and other people’s opinions. The baby’s father was caught in the same web of questions. He persuaded me that we both had “too much to lose” if I had the baby so I had an abortion. This too was another baby I wanted badly. The baby’s father paid for the abortion and that was the extent of his involvement. As far as I’m concerned, I went through that experience alone too. Once again God let me know that He was with me even if the baby’s father wasn’t. At first I felt relief. Then the thoughts of regret, anger, resentment, hurt and loss began to periodically overwhelm me. What had I done? Why did I do it? I had an abortion so EVERYBODY ELSE would be okay. What about me? There I was “in Christ,” where I should have been the most secure, feeling insecure and fragile. I wondered if this was something I would have to deal with for the rest of my life. A couple more years passed and I was doing okay until I got pregnant AGAIN in yet another “secret relationship.” This time, I thought about what I wanted and how happy this baby would make me. However, that did not last long. The baby’s father and I were both married to other people. Too many people would be hurt. I thought about taking my daughter, running away and having the baby on my own. After much thought and discussion with the baby’s father, I convinced myself AGAIN that

aborting our unborn daughter was the best thing for everybody else. The relief only lasted a few hours this time. Later that same day, the waves of guilt and regret began to wash over me. With that same intensity, the guilt lasted for the next several months until “all of a sudden” I felt the anguish of conceiving yet not having three babies. I hid my pain from people. Once again, God let me know that He was there with me. I was holding so much inside I should have exploded. Eventually I cried out to God. I repented for rejecting His gifts. I asked God for help because I could not live like that anymore. The guilt was secretly taking over my life. The first thing God did was “turn up” His love for me through my daughter. She was and still is my “Earth Angel”. One day God allowed me to hear Pastor Jack Hayford on the radio. He was talking to women who had experienced abortions. I was stunned. He encouraged listeners to request his book entitled, I’ll Hold You In Heaven. That book was the beginning of my healing. I still have sentimental moments now and then. God’s love made provisions for my bad choices. His love forgives me and enables me to forgive myself. The last thing I did (and maybe this will help someone), is I created a memorial for the children I conceived that didn’t make it here. It’s not important what the memorial is just create one. Plant a garden. Start a project. Whatever you do don’t act like it never happened because it did. Honor your child’s memory in a way that is meaningful to you. Choose something that brings life back to your life. Now when I show up for love I bring love with me and the results have been…just lovely! Dr. Vikki Johnson is a Speaker, Author, Chaplain, Media Professional and Creator of Soul Wealth. Her greatest joy is supporting women as they discover a life of undeniable purpose and significance. HD LifeStyle

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It’s Time to Unlock Your Emotional Freedom! I have a question for you. Who do you feel is re-

sponsible for your happiness? The Bible is clear that God wants us to have peace and joy. For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. (Romans 14:17 NLT) The question is not whether or we can have happiness, joy and peace. The dilemma is how we break free from the emotional chains that keep us tied to a life of bondage, brokenness and bitterness. This articles covers the process for you to take responsibility for your happiness. The steps you can take to use the power of God available to you to unlock the joy within, which has always been available to you. It’s time to UNLOCK YOUR EMOTIONAL FREEDOM! It’s time to take your abundant living to the NEXT DIMENSION! Step 1. BECOME CONSCIOUS! Consciousness is the degree to which you are AWARE that you are NOT your MIND. There is a separation between “the spirit being” that you are and the emotions, thoughts, feelings, past experiences, and voice within that run your life. Your mind is the filter for everything you experience, however, you must learn to step back from the mind and become an observer of your life so you can make conscious decisions. To be emotionally unconscious means that you focus on everything and everyone except you. The inner you who identifies as spirit and as an extension of God is smothered by the mind. The part of you that knows the things that happened to you are not really the issue. What matters is your emotional response and the decisions that follow. To help peel back the layers of this topic, I came up with several tiers of awareness that I call, the Levels of Consciousness. They are not absolute, and there may be some overlap. It is possible to be at a certain level and then life happens and you transition to a different level of consciousness (i.e., death, illness, break up, depression, etc.). Interpret and apply them to your life, as you see fit. A. No Consciousness – You are not conscious at all. There is no separation between your mind and your spirit. Your life is impulsive, emotional, whimsical, sporadic, dependent, judgmental, and toxic. B. Semi-Consciousness – You operate at some level of awareness, but have very little control. You say

most of the things that come to your mind, and then feel bad. Most people stay at this level for a long time, because we are trained to see ourselves as evil; our passions and desires are not to be explored and reconciled but rather are things to be conquered, so that we can “be good.” The truth is WE ARE ALREADY WONDERFUL, because we are spirit beings. C. Emerging Consciousness – This level is where more awareness exists. We realize there is more to “life” than just going through the motions. In Christianity, we begin to want “more” but there is a void that going through the motions does not fix. There is more separation between us; however, we are still deeply attached to our minds and outcomes. We want to BE HAPPY and FEEL JOY, but our trained mindset keep us trapped in our current way of life. At this level, the work truly begins. We go deeper in the process of being engaged in practices to help us grow and we start to watch what we are thinking. Christians might call this the “war” between the flesh and the spirit; however, growth is taking place. D. Evolved Consciousness. This is where we want to be: fully aware either most or all of the time. We have learned to be completely detached from outcomes. We have no thoughts about what is said or done, or, the thoughts are short-lived. We learn that worrying does not change what will happen in the external world around us. Worrying only affects our inner state, and the energy we emit to the world around us. Through this energy we attract the very thing we are worrying about, which the mind justifies as our worries being substantiated. These all point to a level of awareness that we are not our circumstances! You are not any of the thoughts you have. They are JUST THOUGHTS! Step 2. DO THE WORK! In my Unlock Your Life ~ LifePOWER Master Course you can take your POWER back and begin to make conscious choices about your life. LifePOWER helps you let go and focus on the only part that matters! YOU! Four simple steps from the Principles of LifePOWER to get you started in the process of doing the work. A. Believe in YOU – POTENTIAL B. Be protective of YOU – PARAMETERS C. Be strategically YOU – PLANNING D. Be proactive for YOU – PERFORMING Remember, emotional freedom requires a new mindset. As a woman thinks in her heart SHE IS! May your emotional freedom manifest quickly and last forever. HD LifeStyle

in building her growing early phases of their r. Mone`t K. empire. Dr. Long has a entrepreneurial jourLong, a native strong enthusiasm for neys by teaching them of Atlanta, GA, financial literacy, credit giving back to the comis a sought munity with some of education, and entreafter author, speaker, her personal passions preneurship. mother, mentor, and being the eradication of financial strategist that In 2017, she founded homelessness, ending has been featured in “Entrepreneuse Unidomestic violence, and numerous publications versity” which is an helping at risk and has captivated youth. audiences through her authenticity Financial literacy is about Dr. Long is a trailbecoming aware of how to domestically and blazer in financial create wealth through the abroad. services with proper and methodical use of extensive experA serial entremoney and credit. tise and knowlpreneur that has edge in the areas her hands in a numonline training platform of corporate taxes, real ber of businesses and estate, Forex, cryptodesigned to help train, partnerships which incurrency, credit, menclude but aren’t limited guide, and empower women to become suc- toring, and business to the following areas coaching. There is a cessful entrepreneurs. Financial Wellness, quote by Ralph EmmerInvesting, Real Estate, A member of a number son that says “Do Not Insurance, and beauty . of local and national Go Where the Path associations and orDue to her own fiMay Lead, Go Instead ganizations, Dr. Long nancial hardships and Where There Is No is passionate about struggles early as an Path and Leave A Trial”. entrepreneur, Dr. Long financial literacy and is Dr Long is truly coman advocate for women developed an extreme mitted to creating her empowerment and passion to help othown path to generayouth entrepreneurers overcome or avoid tional wealth and leavship. Her passion to some of the obstacles ing a substantial legacy succeed has been the and pitfalls many enfor her family and gentrepreneurs face in the catalyst that helped her erations to come.

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Traci Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aptitude for business started at

a young age and has been the driving force behind her successful direct-sales company, Traci Lynn Jewelry.

An entrepreneur, motivational speaker and author, Lynn fuels her sales consultants with a mission she calls, (Passing the MIC: Motivate, Inspire, and Change Lives). This mission has helped grow her initial $200 investment into a multi-million-dollar enterprise with nearly

35,000 sales consultants. Traci Lynn recently obtained her esthetician license and has expanded her empire with the launch of the skin care line; Traci Lynn Beauty. She has received several honors including the Madam CJ Walker Award, 2017 Woman of Distinction

Award, 2018 Mother of the Year Award and the 2018 Jim Moran African American Achiever Award. In 2017, Lynn was also recognized by Direct Selling News as one of the most influential women in the Direct Selling industry and has been featured on Good Morning America. She continues to mentor and encourage young professionals to follow their dreams. Giving back is something Lynn feels strongly about and since 2013; her nonprofit organization Traci Lynn Cares has raised more than $300,000 for the American Cancer Society. Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rise to success is a testimony of how much one can achieve with tenacity, confidence and a lot of faith.

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“TAKE CHARGE” NATION Born the middle child to ministers Bishop William and Rose Kilby, Cynthia is a force to be reckoned with within the marketplace. Having spent her life as a “P.K.” (Pastor’s Kid), Cynthia felt the call of God to ministry at an early age. This calling wasn’t behind the pulpit of the four walls of the church, but a calling into Marketplace Ministry. Cynthia often says, “the real work of ministry is in the marketplace. Marketplace Ministers are a new breed of ministers called by God to expand the Kingdom outside the four walls of our local churches. Marketplace Ministers possess the personality, calling, gifting and ministry to reach the hearts of our cities and all of our society. God is strategically positioning Marketplace Ministers throughout all areas of society whether it’s in business, government, education, entertainment, services, communication, transportation, agriculture, social services and the arts.” It is Cynthia’s desire to inspire and propel Christians into this move of God. Cynthia’s passion is to help others find their place in marketplace ministry, thus the “TAKE CHARGE” Nation was born. TAKE CHARGE Nation is a network of entrepreneurs and professionals who have accepted the mantel of ministry into the Marketplace. Cynthia has been a full-time entrepreneur and Marketetplace Minister for the past 25 years. Network Marketing has always been one of the vehicles God has provided for Cynthia to use as her platform. Through this platform, Cynthia has mentored thousands of people helping them to transform their lives and improve their bank accounts. In addition, Cynthia’s network marketing

ventures have been used to finance other entrepreneurial ventures. One of Cynthia’s most profitable business ventures to date is being the owner of the first natural hair salon Franchise “Twist & Go” for people of color. What makes “Twist & Go” so unique is that you can choose from 7 Signature WOW natural hair styles for just $50 bucks! The salon offers a hair club membership which includes 4 salon visits within a month for $150! If affordable natural hair care wasn’t enough, Twist & Go also serves complimentary healthy drinks based on the keto lifestyle promoting wellness and beauty from the inside out! Teaching people about wellness and the keto lifestyle is one of Cynthia’s greatest passions. There are many health benefits to living a keto life from burning fat, controlling blood sugar levels, as well as lowering high blood pressure which so often plagues our community. Cynthia currently is a Blue Diamond Ambassador in Wakaya Perfection, the keto lifestyle company. Wakaya Perfection offers keto made easy products and tools all while eating yummy foods. Cynthia is happily married to her husband Mike, and they both share an adult son Xavier and have a spoiled dog named Midnight. They reside in a suburb of Baltimore MD. You can connect with Cynthia Denise Sligh on Facebook or Instagram or contact her directly at: Teamtakecharge@gmail.com TAKE CHARGE!

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The Queen with the Skeleton Tattoo I have a skeleton tattoo on my arm, along with the message, “Death Before Dishonor.” I got this tattoo when I was 17 years old while serving in the United States Army. The message behind it is pretty simple: I will die before I dishonor God, my family and my country. Pretty deep for a teenager, I must admit. However, until this day, I hold those values deep in my heart. As a Captain in the Army. I was taught to hold myself to a high standard and when needed I was to remind my soldiers to have high-standards for themselves. High standards meaning; giving your 100 percent. Not giving up when the pressure gets tough and don’t half-do anything. Refuse to lower your standards to meet someone’s personal standards. If they don’t rise to the occasion, they were not meant to be in your company. I am going to give you a little snippet of how I view “high standards” or what I call “Stand Tall, Look Good, Kick Butt and Repeat.”

3. Kick Butt - “A characteristic of a true leader is one who does not simply sit at a table to complain about a problem, they instead sit down with the problem in the left hand and three potential solutions in the right.”-Raquel Riley Thomas 4. Repeat - “The moment you become optimistic and recognize you are worthy of better; your whole being will shift. It is then that you will surround yourself with thinkers and doers. You change your outlook, you change your world.”-Raquel Riley Thomas Follow the above steps to jump start your life again. You will be Standing Tall. Looking Good. Kicking Butt. Repeating. You will soon start to see life differently and become more optimistic. You will also start to see that people are taking notice and you won’t have to brag about it. Remember a lion never has to tell someone it’s a lion. God Speed!

Look Good, Kick Butt and Repeat.” 1. Stand Tall - “Say what you wish in abuse of me, for my silence towards the idiot is indeed an answer. I am not at a loss for a response; but rather, it does not befit the lion to answer the dogs.” -Imam Ash-Shafi’i 2. Look Good - “Dress as if you own the bank, not like you need a loan.”Unknown HD LifeStyle

Cawanda Parker Green (Photography) Atlanta-based photographer Cawanda Parker Green is the founder of Cawanda Green Photography. Her photographic emphasis is providing portrait branding services to individuals and businesses. Shortly after launching the company, the Georgia native was a contributing photographer to the re-election campaign of former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. Additionally, Green’s work has garnered her to the position as chief photographer for nationally recognized Pastor, Dr. E. Dewey Smith Jr. of House of Hope Atlanta, and for the science and technology firm, Science for Everyone Inc. Adding to her professional accolades, Green is greatly involved in the community, spearheading “Book Club for Boys,” an initiative that provided books and mentorship to young boys, and “Suit Up for Success” which offers new suits to young students on the premise that “every young black boy should own a suit” because “when you look good, you feel good and you do good.” Married to Michael, her best friend and biggest supporter, for more than 20 years, Green’s most beloved creations are their two children: Mara and Mason. In her spare time, she photographs the sporting events at their alma mater Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy. “I believe there is beauty in everyone and everything,” she says. “I use my camera to reveal it.” www.cawandagreen.com twitter @cawandag How you get started is not nearly as important as how you finish. 24

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DR. RENEE FOWLER-HORNBUCKLE Dr. Hornbuckle specializes in helping people gain the right and clear perspective to live their best lives. With expertise in spiritual development, leadership development, change management, crisis management, performance management and executive coaching – she leaves no stone unturned in aiding others to reach their full potential. Whether working with a client one on one, with a team, or an organization that is transitioning to greater success or from trauma/crisis to a place of courage and heart, she gives practical, solid and empathetic advice on how to leverage every aspect of life and use it for good.

principles such as faith, determination and resilience; Renee’s clients, mentees, congregants and partners have become the best version of themselves; able to offer their gifts to the world, achieving results far beyond initial expectations and perceptions. A seasoned presenter, Dr. Hornbuckle has been featured on numerous TV and radio shows. She captivates audiences at conferences, workshops, clinics, and religious services. Equally comfortable in corporate, nonsectarian and religious environments. Dr. Hornbuckle’s expertise lies in crisis counseling, domestic abuse issues, personal development and spiritual equipping.

She teaches others to push beyond limits and blocks to create different results in your life. Using applied

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RANDI M. DORSEY Randi M Dorsey, owner of RMashelle LLC, a Personal Chef and Catering Company serving the greater metro Atlanta and D.C. areas. Randi M Dorsey developed a love for food and entertaining at a very young age. It was no surprise to family and friends when she decided to turn her hobby into a lucrative business. Randi managed to turn one baby shower, which she cooked for on the fly, into a full schedule of dinners, showers and Christmas parties every year. Her dishes capture the soul of the North and the South, fused with a twist of her original flair. In 2006 Randi founded RMashelle Personal Chef & Catering, which currently serves the greater Atlanta and D.C. metro areas. Her company focuses on intimate social gatherings, offering customized menus for banquet style, table service, private dinners, as well as offering hospitality event staffing. Randi’s company is an annual sponsor of Ales for Ashley (Atlanta) and several other non-profit organizations as well as local school and youth sports associations. She stays up to speed with the ever changing food and liquor industry by regularly attending local culinary classes, workshops and has also worked with notable chefs in the Miami area as well as Las Vegas. Randi has become a food mentor to many busy moms that she meets through work, school and youth sport-

ing events. Her evenings are often spent in the “lab” testing out new dishes, and returning calls and emails to friends, looking for recipes or for ideas on how to make tasty but quick dishes for the family. Because she enjoys sharing her love of food so much, this holiday season, you can find her live on her own YouTube network with a show produced by her 14 year old daughter. In addition to YouTube you can often find fun eventful posts of Randi’s recipes and creations via her Facebook, Instagram and SnapChat feeds. She always finds a fun and humorous way to capture her audience’s attention. Also, this fall she will be launching another new concept, desserts! And lookout for the Spring of 2019, as her new food truck will be on the road! A close knit family has been the key to Randi’s overall success. Her two children have even picked up the niche and enjoy spending quality time with mom in the kitchen. Her entire family works together to create meals that warm the heart, bring people closer and make parties to remember. “As a child I always came home to the smell of sultry cuisine and smooth tunes on the radio. To this day my family gathers and with no pre-planning we end up in the kitchen, sipping wine and creating a festive meal. My true love will always be creating a smile, one forkful at a time. Remember, Your Dish is Our Command!” Randi M Dorsey is the owner of RMashelle Personal Chef & Cater-

ing, LLC located in Atlanta, GA. It is your one stop shop for Private Chefs, Full Service Event Staffing, Meal Prep and Planning, Meal delivery, Bar and Waitstaff. Website https://rmashellecatering. comunity and for the people led me, along with my partner Ashley Smith, to start Reset 180, Inc. a 501c3 non-profit organization. It is a transitional housing program for homeless men and in the future for women and children. It encompasses everything that I have learned along my journey of self-discovery. Dr. George Frazier said “Knowledge is power but APPLIED knowledge is POWERFUL”. With all the knowledge I have gained throughout my journey, I will be POWERFUL! There are 3 key things that I learned that will move you forward 1. Mindset…. is it a winning one or a defeated one? 2. Getting to know you… if you don’t know who you are, how will you find your purpose? 3. Focus on your bigger picture… STOP sweating the small stuff! In closing, life is what YOU make it. Are you prepared to take yourself to the next level? It won’t be easy but it is obtainable. Always be in motion and never stop being the best version of who you are… Keep dreaming, keep growing and keep fighting. Your dreams WILL come true!

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Gloria Mayfield Banks Speaker, Success Strategist & Sales Trainer

“It’s Not Where You Start, It’s Where You Finish!”

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Who can find a “PRICELESS” Woman? High Definition Women’s Network can and we found a very rare and priceless gem, in the person of Dr. Gloria Mayfield-Banks!

attended a home party with a friend where she was intrigued when she heard the host of the party say how much money she had made in one week selling, “Makeup!”

Recognized by Forbes as one of five women of color who should be on your radar, it’s no wonder, since Gloria Mayfield-Banks has charted her course of success to become the #1 ranked Elite National Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. While many celebrate her present success the story of her start was one many of us can identify with in some way.

Although Gloria didn’t wear makeup at the time she saw an opportunity to reach her goal of earning that extra $200 dollars. In her own words she said, “I think I came to Mary Kay for the money, fell in love with it because of the recognition, and grew because of the competition.” In 2016, Gloria rose above her competition as she became the first black woman to ascend to the #1 ranked position of Elite National Sales Director for Mary Kay. There are only four women in the company who hold the title and Gloria is number one! The truth is, early in her career with Mary Kay; Gloria realized the real secret to success wasn’t

Gloria wasn’t seeking a career in cosmetics when her friend invited her to attend a Mary Kay Skin Care Class thirty years ago…no, she was simply looking for a way to make an extra $200 dollars a month to pay for her children’s daycare cost. In the midst of divorce after enduring years of domestic abuse and not exactly sure of what was going to happen next, Gloria HD Lifestyle

in selling cosmetics, but it lie in the opportunity she found to help women build self confidence, make power connections, create positive cash flow and live their dream life. For Gloria, everything changed and when friends and family only saw her new career as selling “lipstick,” she saw the bigger picture and her partnership with Mary Kay Cosmetics became a vehicle to allow her to serve women and inspire them to new levels of confidence, bigger dreams and yes; bigger paychecks! She truly is the proof that serving others is the path to true success in life. The three C’s you will always hear her refer to are, “Confidence, Courage and Choices!”

to rise to their place of purpose and her answer was, “Do it for yourself first, manage your emotions and D.I.G (Don’t Ignore God)! Gloria Mayfield-Banks is the first African American Woman to become the #1 ranked Elite National Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. She is a graduate of Howard University and Harvard University and travels the globe as a renowned motivational speaker, success strategist and sales trainer. Gloria resides in her hometown of Baltimore, Maryland with her

Today, Gloria’s confidence, courage and choices can be clearly seen as she leads a global sales force of 6 National Sales Directors, with over 6,000 Consultants ringing in business sales of over $24 million dollars annually. Dyslexia, a broken marriage, abuse and the need to make an extra $200 are proof that every obstacle can become an excuse to fail or it can be the catalyst to unlock your inHer Brilliance and shine bright as you serve the husband Ken and they share four amazing adult children. You can world. learn more about Gloria on her In closing we asked Gloria what ad- website at www.gloriamayfieldvice she would give women aspiring banks.com. HD LifeStyle

Gloria Mayfield-Banks 10 Quantum Leaps to Help You Soar. 1. Make a Decision as to what your next step to greatness will be. 2. Grow Your Confidence. It compels and attracts others. 3. Use Your Imagination. Be so imaginative that others have to recognize your worth and that they need you “at the table.” 4. Master these four skills because you need them: (1) Time Management (2) Money Management (3) Emotional Management (4) Skills Management 5. Strategic and Deliberate Goal Setting: Focus on the stair in front of you, not the whole staircase. 6. Mind Your Image: Have the courage to be spectacular! 7. Use your smile unapologetically 8. Passion will push you past fear 9. Be disciplined in your hustle 10. People skills: Kindness can be your strength

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thel J. Davis is the CEO and Portfolio Manager of VZD Capital Management, LLC (VZD), a Registered Investment Advisory located in Overland Park, Kansas. Ms. Davis is the first African-American woman to own 100% of a Registered Investment Advisory firm in the Midwest and is a powerful advocate for wealth literacy, especially among multigenerational families, women, and minorities. The company’s name VZD pays homage to her adopted parents (Vergie and Zether Davis), whom she notes have helped her become the successful professional she is today. The firm was acknowledged by Expertise (www.expertise.com) as one of the Top 18 Financial Advisors in the Greater Kansas City Community. Ethel has been awarded as a Five-Star Wealth Manager, KC Business Magazine’s Influential Women, Kansas City Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business, member of the Noticed community, 2018 Forbes Five-Star Wealth Manager You Need to Know,

and featured in the Wall Street Journal. She has mentored many young women throughout the Greater Kansas City Community. Her philosophy is “remember we did not make it here by ourselves, so please reach back and pull someone else up.” She provides customized workshops and seminars on various areas of financial empowerment and embracing a wealthy mindset. She is an Amazonbest seller author, motivational and educational speaker, a millionaire next door coach and a portfolio manager for affluent and ultra-affluent investors. She has three grown bonus children – Melissa Boyd Geist, Melinda Boyd Seamster, and Michelle Boyd Griffin and two grandsons Avion Seamster and Alex Geist. Ethel refers to her exclusive circle of friends and clients as “VIP Diamonds” which includes her mentors and femtors which she applies the motto of “Lift as you Climb” philosophy to foster business relationships and collaborations.

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Ramona is presently the Owner/ Executive Chef of Crème De La Crème Catering and Diner, LLC, a comfort foods restaurant with the slogan “A Sweet and Unique Taste of Elegance”. (www.cremedelacremecatering.weebly. com) The majority of her career has been in Corporate America in banking, administration and management. She started a career with the Columbus Consolidated Government in the mid 80’s as Certified Secretary in the Engineering Department, Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant to the Mayor and lastly as Employment Manager in the Department of Human Resources. During her tenure with the Columbus Consolidated Government, she took on many leadership roles such as Chairperson of the Employee Activities Committee, United Way Loaned Executive, Reporter/News Anchor for CCGTV, Newsletter Editor, Floor Leader, Leadership Columbus Graduate through the Greater Columbus, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Personnel Review Board, and a member of SHRM (Society of Human Resource Managers) as Board Member and Vice-Chair of Diversity, just to name a few.

After her tenure with the CCG in 2008, she launched a career with Synovus Financial as Senior Executive Assistant to State Representative Calvin Smyre, Executive Vice-President of Corporate Affairs. Upon his retirement in 2015, Ramona took on a new challenge as Entrepreneur to open her family-owned business Crème De La Crème Catering and Diner, LLC. At Crème De La Crème, she focuses on Excellence and believes it should be a habit, not an act. She believes in producing the best service, food and product at the restaurant and all catering venues. This year on August 17, 2018, they celebrated their three-year anniversary. In 2016, Ramona was blessed to be nominated by the HDWN (High Definition Women’s Network) and privileged to receive President Barack Obama’s Lifetime Achievement Award. March 2017, Crème De La Crème was nominated and won not only Black Restaurant of the Year, but also Black Business of the Year with the Columbus Times Newspaper’s Black Business Awards. Ramona Horton – Owner of Cre`me De La Creme This year, March 2018 Crème De La Crème won Black Restaurant of the year for the second consecutive year. Crème De La Crème was also nominated in several categories in the Ledger-Enquirer’s 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards and won in three categories; Favorite Caterer, Favorite Sweet Tea and Favorite Server. Ramona was also featured in the March, 2015 and 2018 Women of Achievement

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Editions of the Courier Eco Latino Magazine. Though Ramona seems to be successful in all of her endeavors, between 2013 and 2018 she had to overcome a few major obstacles. She broke her shoulder after her Son graduated from high school in 2013, she was later diagnosed with breast cancer, and a year later her iron count was so low that she had to have iron infusions. This health issue led to mandatory surgery, where she almost lost her life for not accepting blood transfusions due to her strong beliefs and faith in God. Her feat, her desire to be successful and bring others along with her, and determination to overcome setbacks helped her to defeat all odds against her. Through her struggles, she stayed encouraged, prayed up, worked hard and continued to help others. Ramona’s encouragement to all is: If you’re going to do a job, give it your all and do it right the first time, in other words give it the best that you got. If you think you can, or if you think you can’t, you’re right. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, Ramona is currently married of 12 years to Eric LaKeith Horton and is blessed with one 24-year old Son, Leighton Kalyx Lewis. Ramona enjoys doing for others, taking care of family, traveling, volunteering to help good causes, and is presently a Steering Committee Member for UNCF (United Negro College Fund) and a three-year “A Mind Is” contributor. Ramona likes to think of herself, not as a black, white, brown or red woman, but a WOMAN, a High-Definition Woman!

Ramona Horton Owner/Executive Chef Crème De La Crème Catering and Diner 6381 Milgen Road, Suite 5 Columbus, Georgia 31907 goldlexus2004@yahoo.com

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I am a publisher, author, speaker, I am Nicole Rogers! I live by my motto “I Aspire to Inspire” and with that I motivate, uplift and empower all to pursue their passions and follow their dreams. I speak on the importance of believing in yourself, changing your mindset, getting to know YOU and focusing on your bigger picture. Throughout life we face many challenges and sometimes it gets the best of us. Other times we handle it like a walk in the park. How strong our faith is will determine how we handle these challenges. If we know and understand who we are and what our bigger picture is we will then realize we have the power to WIN!

Nicole I was also pushing and inspiring myself! You have to believe in your dream with every being of your soul and believe in God, because without Him you cannot and will not make it. You also have to understand that it takes faith. I see where I started from and I see where I am going, but in between, I’m still praying and asking God to guide my footsteps. My faith is what allows me to keep going. I know this vision of mine has come from Him and that He didn’t bring me this far to leave me now.

Fast forward to today, my first book “I’m Still Standing” is on Amazon, I have spoken at youth conferences and Medical Conferences, I am a licensed life/health insurance agent and finanI often times reflect on my journey from the bot- cial educator as well as Chief in Editor of Black tom to the top….and the Wall Street Magazine, an online top being where I currentpublication. My passion for the Always be in motion and ly am and not where I’m community and for the people led never stop being the best going. I think of how God me, along with my partner Ashhas actually turned my version of who you are… ley Smith, to start Reset 180, Inc. bad into good. Through Keep dreaming, keep growing a 501c3 non-profit organization. each storm that I had to It is a transitional housing proand keep fighting. Your endure, I was always lookgram for homeless men and in the dreams WILL come true! future for women and children. ing for the silver lining; the lesson in it. That was It encompasses everything that I something that I had to do to help myself get have learned along my journey of self-discovery. through it. I didn’t believe I was going through Dr. George Frazier said “Knowledge is power all that I was for no reason. My “Ah-ha” mobut APPLIED knowledge is POWERFUL”. With ments would come at times that I least expected all the knowledge I have gained throughout my them to. In that I really learned all about God’s journey, I will be POWERFUL! timing. There are 3 key things that I learned that will I moved to Atlanta from Columbus, Ohio 5 move you forward 1. Mindset…. is it a winning years ago, because I had been evicted and my one or a defeated one? 2. Getting to know you… car had been repossessed. That’s when Inspired if you don’t know who you are, how will you find by Nicole was introduced but my reality was your purpose? 3. Focus on your bigger picture… that I was sleeping on an air mattress in my best STOP sweating the small stuff! friend’s living room, I didn’t have a car and had to take two buses and two trains to go work at In closing, life is what YOU make it. Are you prea mall making $9.25 an hour. But I was depared to take yourself to the next level? It won’t termined to keep going and to make it by any be easy but it is obtainable. means necessary. Yes, at times I felt like “what am I doing this for” and “why I am not getting anywhere?” but as I was pushing Inspired By 38

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Karen favorite mantra is “Trust the Process” her life is a series of unexpected events that has placed her on a path of self-discovery and alignment to help inform others on how to live life to the fullest. An entrepreneur, female founder, brand expert, women’s leadership advocate and authenticity guru, Karen Maria Alston is an award winning proven expert. She is affectionately known as The Advertising Diva or for her hashtag #beingkarenalston. In 2002, Karen stepped out on faith, left her job at America Online to follow her passion and create Alston Marketing Group now d/b/a, AM+G Marketing Communications. (www.alstonmarketing.com) In 2015, Karen founded the innovative women’s empowerment and professional educational leadership development platform, The Spectrum Circle. (www. thespectrumcircle.com) The Spectrum Circle is growing exponentially and has held several notable experiences in the

Karen Five years ago, God decided to change my life. He used a painful experience to give me clarity and to grow as a woman. Looking back this experience has been one of the major defining events of my life.

Washington, DC area featuring a plethora of local and nationally recognized exceptional women sharing authentic I was in shock and thankfully since it was summer it was still light outside and my fall was witnessed by many people. Someone helped me up and called an ambulance. Within a few seconds, I realized I could not feel my left arm. And I was bleeding.

On a beautiful August evening as I was preparing for my first ever half marathon. I decided it was a good day to head out for a 30-mile bicycle ride. I was working on my endurance. My half marathon When the ambulance arwasFounder three weeks away. I rode out rived, they told me I had and CEO The Spectrum Circle fifteen miles and decided to eat head trauma and took dinner and then ride back home. me to the closest trauma On the ride, back home, I fell. Face hospital. In the emergendown on the pavement. cy room, I learned I had

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leadership stories of navigating the glass ceiling and learned experiences. Karen is a content expert that articulates the brand voice of women (millennials to C-suite) who need outlets, experiences and educational opportunities to expand their lens of possibility. Born as a 3rd generation entrepreneur and a 4th generation college graduate Karen knew early on in her career she would eventually work for herself and become an entrepreneur as previous generations. In addition to her success

as an entrepreneur, Karen enjoyed an included stints at JP Morgan Chase, She is a frequent media contributor and radio, blogs, podcasts and speaks on a

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illustrious professional career which America Online and Bank of America. has been featured in publications, range of issues on TV news includ-

ing The Today Show, MSNBC, Al Jazeera, Fox News and TV One (News One Now with Roland Martin) where she is a frequent guest contributor. Karen is an international acclaimed public speaker and commentator on a range of topics including authentic leadership, diversity, overcoming fear, wellness, women’s empowerment, marketing & branding, sexual harassment, (#metoo), gender bias & inclusion, fearlessness & vulnerability, the glass ceiling, design thinking, and women entrepreneurs. Her favorite speaking topic the “burdens of the driven superwoman” was the motivating pre-cursor to founding The Spectrum Circle. In 2015, The Annenberg Center at Sunnylands asked Karen to participate on a panel of experts on emergency communications, alongside technology luminaries such as Vint Cert and Adam Clayton Powell, III. In 2015, Copa Style Magazine named her its inaugural “Woman of the Year.” In 2016, American Enterprise Institute (AEI) asked her to join its Leadership Network. In 2017, at the dawn of the #metoo movement her life changed with one tweet that landed her on The Today Show and launched her TV and public speaking career. Karen Maria Alston received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Howard University, an Executive Education Certificate in Branding and Design from Harvard University, an Executive Education Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Kellogg School of Business at Northwestern University, and has completed two leadership programs at Harvard Business School. In 2017, an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard Business School for completion of the Women’s Leadership Forum. In 2018, an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard Business School in Authentic Leadership.

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SUCCESS WITH GOD IN YOUR BUSINESS Entrepreneur, Mentor, Minister, Non- Profit Community Advocate Ebony Brown is the founder and CEO OF ENRICHING HER & SAFE IN MY HANDS OUTREACH PROGRAM.

t an early age Ebony knew she was called to serve and that helping others reach their full potential by walking in their purpose. As she allowed the Holy Sprit to work in her, Ebony stepped out on Faith and became an entrepreneur. She is the Owner and operator of a highly successful child care business, helping families get access to resources in the community. Safe In My Hands Child Care is one of the few Child Cares who cater to children with special needs. Ebony has been able to help over 50+ families and dedicated to helping more. Because of Ebonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Faithfulness to GOD and being involved in ministry, she has also been blessed to run a successful outreach & Mentorship program. Ebony has been a part of various speaking engagements though her journey. The passion that Ebony Brown has for helping others

has propelled her in founding her non- profit Organization EnRICHING HER, to help women gain information by Encouraging, Empowering, & Enhancing though mentorship, coaching, & networking opportunities. The center of her ultimate push is her relationship with God and his people. Realizing that God has a purpose for all of our lives, Ebony is investing in mentoring and ministering to those who may be in need of help. As a highly successful Entrepreneur as well as a nonprofit community advocate. She has been committed to excellence and devoted to her cause.

Email: Enrichingher@yahoo. com Author Bio or Resources box: Ebony Brown entrepreneur, Mentor, Minister, Non- Profit Community Advocate Email: EnrichingHer@yahoo. com

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Failure Is Not An Option Several years ago I had to take an honest look in the mirror. I had to have a no judgment executive meeting with myself. That meeting led to this necessary transparent moment. “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” Francis of Assissi I did it! I was earning a comfortable six-figure income. I had the corner office that included a conference table with chairs, three large picture windows overlooking a well-maintained park. I had support staff and a team of professionals I managed. I was making major decisions and boss moves. I was successfully launching my children into young adulthood. I was getting promoted in my area of spiritual practice. The date was set for my ordination in the Christian faith. From the outside looking in, I had it all. Everything looked great. What more could I possibly want? I wanted lots more. I was stuck inside a box, with limited options, and screaming to break free. Boxed in and hampered by the opinions of others, the fear of failure, imposter syndrome, doubt, and not feeling I was enough. Boxed in by limitations placed on me by others; I’m a woman, I’m black, I’m middle-aged, I’m divorced, and so on. I had to get outside-the-box of limiting beliefs I not only created for myself but also those implied by others. I had to get out of my own way to enjoy the FREEDOM to have, to do, and to be who I wanted to be. Failure was NOT an option. I uncovered and dealt with my limiting beliefs to start my business, get ordained, write a few books, speak professionally, and become a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, Teacher, and Trainer. But I wasn’t always so clear on how to achieve the life I wanted. Following are my motto: believe, create, and manifest which are also the three steps I took to achieve success and I help other middle-aged women do the same: Believe in my valued self. I had to remind my44

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self of the total value that I bring to the table; experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. Create my revised story. I stopped telling myself the negative stuff, I’m too old, I’m a woman, I’ve failed, etc. to keep me from starting my business, getting ordained, writing books, speaking professionally, etc. Instead of seeing my middle-age as a curse, I revised my story-narrative. My middle-age is a blessing because it facilitates the value I bring to the table! Manifest my unique S.H.I.N.E.TM Anytime I felt the self-limiting beliefs creeping up into my mind and my soul I encourage myself to ‘S.H.I.N.E.’ ‘S.H.I.N.E.’ is an acronym I created to remind me of steps 1 and 2 and to show up, honestly, intentionally, no excuses. “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” Carol Burnett Exercising my motto is not a one-and-done-deal. In fact, I have to reflect an practice daily, in the midst of competing priorities, the needs of others, haunting self-limiting belief systems, etc. daily, I have to choose me, first. It takes positive self-talk, discovering better options, and some of my ‘today I choose me proclamations’ or reminders: Today I choose me because when I take care of myself because I should bring my best self to the table of life. Today I choose me because I lead by example and I want to be an example of overall success; career/business, relationships, finances, and health. Today I choose me because my millennials are watching and I want them to see living a life you love is possible. Today I choose me because the life I live will speak louder than the words I speak. Today I choose me because everything I need to succeed is already inside of me. I have to find, cultivate, and manifest it. Today I choose me because if I don’t, who will?

Dr. Lisa Lewis Ellis Website: www.kickboxingbelievers.com Phone: 833-542-2697 Email: lisa@kickboxingbelivers.com

The bottom line is, it’s never too late to live the life you want. It’s never too late to reevaluate and reflect on what success means, looks and feels like for you. Lisa Lewis Ellis, DDiv, is an ordained Elder in the Christian faith and an Independent Certified Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and International Speaker with The John Maxwell Team (www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/lisaellis/). She is also the CEO & Founder of Kick Boxing Believers, L.L.C. She is a best-selling Author and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows and in scores of magazine articles. She is a regular contributor to Kivo Daily and RevGalBlogPal Blog’s “The Pastoral is Political”. HD LifeStyle

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On a springy day in May, I made my debut to the earth. Like most baby girls, I was greeted with a large family and many smiles. A bubbly, but mild-tempered child, number eight of the nine children born to my mother, I would soon learn the frailties of dysfunctional, large-family dynamics. From the time I was born, I drank of the grim waters of “losing things.” At the time of my birth most of my siblings were already grown, so there was a “lost” childhood- memory book featuring them. At the tender age of eleven, I lost the man I knew as my father to a stroke. My mother quickly married a man twice her elder and he took my innocence, my home, my mother, and almost…my mind. These turns of events caused me to fight to find an escape; that escape looked like marriage. With that decision, I almost lost my life at the hands of my ex husband. Just as any butterfly has a dark cocoon to trounce; I overcame the dark scars of mental, physical, and sexual abuse! Today, I am a high school and college graduate x 3, a nurse, a ordained minister, a certified Marriage counselor, and a business owner, a happily married wife, a proud mother of four, and a fiery motivational speaker! I enjoy being involved in the community, meeting new people, and serving others to bring about wholeness—from my home to the world. I aspires to do more! I have purposed to take my passion to inspire others from the four walls to the nation. My goal is to promote higher self- esteem, self worth & walking in purpose. I not only want to educate others in self worth & Marriage but I want to empower people with the Word of God that has been the comfort and strong tower throughout my many life-challenges. My motto is,

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Our personal stories empower us to triumph and destroy strongholds that often consume our lives, thoughts and actions.

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peaking from our heart allows others to experience the core of who we are; rather than simply talking from our mind. Saying what we think people want to hear does not move others to authentic desired results. However, an opened heart creates an opportunity for multifaceted genuine connections. Our experiences are not intended to remain our own plethora of events intertwining to sound good. Our journey is intended “to serve” when we truly show up for others. Some personal experiences manifest emotional or mental scars while others grow deep; they are as deep as the unseen roots of the sacred Lotus flower. The path of life that we tread may feel liken to the photosynthesis process of the Lotus Flower, with its roots seated deep in dirty murky water, yet the positive outcome when the flower is fully developed, is its breathtaking beauty. When the Lotus has blossom, it rises to the surface. I’ve had to humbly find the strength to totally rise above chaos, trauma, pain and self-inflicted thoughts of inadequacies; allowing my inner beauty to exude. A beauty that holistically awakens a spiritual rebirth that embodies wisdom and peace, authentically combined with a commitment first towards self and then empowering others. We are filled with positive desires for enriched and untouched lives, that symbolize pureness. Ultimately representing a long life full of enlightenment and strength bringing with it restoration of spirit. Throughout my journey, I have and will continue to serve others through empowerment. Serving those who are possibly struggling with identity awareness, low self-esteem, depression, suicide or other life altering issues. It is important to break the chains of silence, to provide hope and a safe space to those facing real life dynamics. Serving others has been most successful by utilizing clinical training, biblical yet practical principles, and most importantly personal experiences, challenges and victories. Implementing these traits are practices which have led me to a place of profound purposeful peace.

At some point in our lives, we’ve been hurt or disappointed, requiring inner healing from physical, mental, emotional or verbal abuse; which begins with self-love, acceptance and growth; enabling us with the ability to forgive self and others. Whatever the struggle, remember that your truth is yours, SO OWN IT! By authentically owning your truth, you will produce the Spiritual Excellence that Empowers you that no one can ever take away unless you decide to give it away. HD LifeStyle

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HOW TO SHOW UP GREAT Introduction: As a kid, my Mom called her bedroom “the parlor.” It was there that she would provide life’s lessons on various topics. The one topic that she spent a great deal of time on was Confidence. She understood that I would need confidence to survive and thrive in this world. She was famous for her many sayings, “Nicole, you don’t ask for respect, you demand it.” “When you walk into a room, it’s not about what you have on, it’s about the way you show up.” My Mom was very intentional about pouring confidence into me and imparting courage into my heart. I have come to know that my experience with my Mom was not necessarily the norm for many women. So, I use the principles she taught me in my work with the women I To Show Up Great, you need the 3 Power Cs: Confidence: It is important to know who you are at your core. You must learn to be unapologetically bold, brilliant and beautiful and not apologize for any of those characteristics. It is important to note that the world and its systems are designed to keep all of us, “in our place.” But, when you come into an awareness of who you are and what you have been called to do, you then become a force to be reckoned with. Confidence is built from the inside out. No one can make you more confident. Building confidence is very personal, and it must be intentional. You can, however, increase your ability to gain confidence by surrounding yourself with others that are confident and gleaning from the way they show up, how they live life and how they thrive after being knocked down by life’s situations and circumstances. We all need examples of living life and not allowing life to throw us

around. For me, my Mom was that example, and I continue to live out the lessons she taught me “in the parlor,” and I help other women do likewise. Competence: You must “know your stuff!” I once attended a meeting with one of my mentors, and the senior female leader in the room said, “The worst thing that a woman can be is vogue but vague.” Let that sink in. She was alluding to the fact that so many women concentrate on looking good, as opposed to thinking good. It was a moment that I shall never forget, because the woman making the statement understood that it was not her clothes that got her where she was and it certainly wasn’t going to be her clothes that would keep her there. She was the only woman in a sea of men at the highest levels of the organization, and she was setting an example for the other women in the organization to think more broadly than given credit or even what the men were expecting. This observation and experience still rings true for me today. I am the first and only African American female to hold the senior Diversity position in my organization. I am clear that my Mom’s principles and her constant love and life lessons prepared me to be the trailblazer that I am today! Courage: It is my belief that courage is the byproduct or the result of having confidence and competence. Courage helps you take bold steps and make power moves in your life. Being the first and only female senior leader in my organization requires loads of courage, to say the least. Courage will push you to provoke others in your space, sometimes without even trying. Courage is an energy that overwhelms you, leads, guides and directs you, so that you can make impact and bring change to the Earth! It is important to tap

into the courage that lies within you, because someone is waiting for you to lead the way for them. It is my belief that courage is in our DNA! When I think of my Grandmother, who only had an 8th grade education but successfully operated her dry cleaning business for over 50 years, I know that courage is in my DNA. When I think of my Grandfather, who taught himself to sew because there were too many kids in his family for him to have any decent clothing, so he made a decision to do something about his situation, I know that courage is in my DNA. When I think of my great Grandfather, who was able to acquire over 150 acres of land in South Carolina in the early 1900s, I know that courage is in my DNA. As we continue to flow in this SHIFT in the Earth where women are rising up to take positions of power, it is our duty and obligation to SHOW UP GREAT! Our ancestors are watching and cheering for us to build on the foundation that has been laid, learn the lessons from the legacy that has been provided and pass the baton on to the next generation of leaders, so they can SHOW UP GREAT with confidence, competence and courage! Nicole S. Mason is an attorney, bestselling author, trailblazer, powerful preacher and Executive Leadership Coach. Nicole serves as a coach and confidante to high achieving women in ministry and the marketplace. She is an Ambassador for the American Heart Association. Nicole has been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers, national airport jumbotrons and on media outlets around the world bringing awareness about Heart Health. You may learn more about Nicole at http://www.nicolesmason.com.

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Never compare yourself with anyone else, stay consistant with your own goals and aspirations. It is okay to change you mind, degree and company you keep.

Felicia Goins Felicia Goins holds a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Psychology and minor in Life Coaching. She will be graduating in 2019 with her Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling. She has been married to Warrent Sr. for 26 years. They have 3 adult children (Warrent Jr; Turquois and Teal-Quila), a daughter-in-law (Natasha), and a pet poodle named Panther. Some of her hobbies include: reading, wood working, sewing, gardening, organizing, decorating and photography. Future Goals: Pursue a Ph.D. in Counseling Education and Supervision. She would like to begin a private counseling practice. She will be working with individuals, couples and families that choose to take control over their lives and relationships as they contend with life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression and etc.

now late mother, Patricia Jamerson (2017) also journeyed with me through that process. She taught and showed me the importance of not having to walk alone. I have a yearning to serve my community by being a source of strength, empowerment, and proving an empathetic ear. In addition, I feel I have the basic tools for individuals that may be experiencing grief, physical disabilities, caregiver burnout as well as victims of emotional and sexual abuse. My heart is filled with compassion and empathy for people that are hurting emotionally and grieving any form of loss. I was fortunate to come out on the other side of such a dark place and become the strongest than I have ever been in my life.

Professional areas of interest: grief & loss, anger management, emotional trauma, stress management, empowerment, codependency, narcissistic abuse recovery, creating realistic boundaries, building and preserving relationships.

It is my divine assignment to pay it forward by being in place to assist and support others in their dark place and to receive them coming out on the other side of it. I know without a shadow of doubt that this career field is aligned with my divine purpose.

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In 2016, I sought professional help through an intensive outpatient program, which was a year after the passing of my father, Ivory Gates. I was blessed to have great professionals that not only listened to me; they also provided support, encouragement and taught me new strategies and life skills. My

I was raised by my maternal grandparents (J.W. & Sallie Jimson) instead of my biological parents. I was raped and aborted my 1st child (Grace) at the age of 16. I earned my GED instead of the traditional High School diploma because I chose to work to provide for my son instead of receiving public assistance. Warrent and I got mar-

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ried at the age of 18 and we had 3 children by the time we were 21 years old. Being unprepared and young caused many hardships but we were determined to weather the storm together. In 2004 he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and had to medically retire from the US Army. Being a wife, caregiver, mother and an individual came with their own set of obstacles. Determined to keep my family intact, having order and remaining consistent has been fuel for me. What word of wisdom would you give a young woman today? I would love to tell both young and older women not to get stuck in their today nor what statistics says about their future. NEVER compare yourself with anyone else, stay consistent with your own goals and aspirations. It is okay to change your mind, degree and the company you keep. Lastly, there is no such thing as having arrived because we are yet evolving.

Karen Campbell, respectfully known as “Karen the Connector,” specializes in making profitable connections, idea generating consultations and strategically leveraging relationships. She has helped over 20 businesses nationwide to increase their sales and revenue in just the last six months. Karen is also the Human Resource Director at ThomasRiley Strategies, who was recently recognized by INC. 5000 Magazine as one of the fastest growing businesses in America and the D.C. area. She is the founder of “The Women of Douglasville” organization, a group of over 2000 women in the west Atlanta area, where she resides with her husband and entrepreneur,Tariq Campbell, and their three beautiful children.

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and response to failure.” What we have to remember is that mistakes are not always permanent makers.

n February 2005, I was selected to receive an award for the “BEST 2005 African-American Woman of the Year” by a non-profit organization in the community, Creative Visions Social Services. Needless to say, this was quite an honor for me. But I was doubly blessed when they asked me also to be the keynote speaker for this wonderful ceremonial occasion. Weeks before the event, however, I found myself praying really hard asking God to give me the right thing to impart into the people’s spirits that would be attending.

Here are some lifelong tips to help you navigate through life when disappointments and challenges come your way. Be more solution conscious, than problem conscious – If we are going to achieve all that God has for us in this life, we must be more solution conscious, than problem conscious. It is always easier to point out the problem, but it takes a bigger person to see the solution. Think of yourself as being a global solutionist and you will see problems in another way.

You see, the power to achieve is inside all of us. But it is what we do with this power that is the demarcation of whether we are going to be successful or not. That night I wanted to make sure that my speech would connect with each’s person destiny in the room. Many people struggle to succeed in life as well as allow failure to be their gauge whether to continue moving forward or not. John Maxwell, author and leadership coach, said it right, “The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of

Be a bridge, instead of a wall – A wall is an upright structure used to enclose or divide. A bridge is also a structure, but it is used to cross over on; it is a passage, gateway or gate. Granted, both of these entities are structures, but one withholds and the other releases. One hinders and one supports. You want to always be a bridge in life because what you make happen for others, God truly will make happen for you, however, it might be in a different form.Be an advocate, instead of an adversary – Many people are known by what they are against. As people of destiny, we

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need to be recognized for what we are for and not what we are against. Because of my work in the community now, I am known as a Reconciliation Advocate or a Network Specialist. Both of these terms imply that I am against racism and bigotry. But I would rather be known as a Reconciliation Advocate than one who hates bigots. Do you see the difference? Be someone who stirs up people’s gifts and not one who stifles them – When we add value to people’s lives, we, in actuality, are making the world a better place. We can never go wrong encouraging others and extending ourselves to be a bridge to help others get to the other side. People are always our best commodity to invest in. If you help enough people get what they want, you will become empowered to get everything you want in life. This is my life’s mission and passion – to help others get what they want or be all they can be. Yes, I know sometimes people might take advantage of you, but I always retain the right or privilege when to stop supporting or giving to someone. There have been some instances that I had to do this, but I know I gave them my best when I was working with them. Purpose is about giving, not getting.

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MOMMA’S WORDS OF WISDOM As I ponder what Words of Wisdom to share many things come to mind for discussion; the world situation, the young people called the millennial generation, gun violence, racism and the list of topics grows until you wonder where to begin. Perhaps the best way is by saying, “Our Father Who Art in Heaven… you know the rest. The Lord’s Prayer is the prayer Jesus said we should always pray. Our heavenly Father, that sits high and looks low, one who knows our thoughts, our every move and one who provides all our needs. You pray like this because with God all things are possible and with Him you can weather the many storms of life. At the young age of 18, I met the man I believe I was destined to spend my life with; I say destined because it was over 50 years ago and we’re still together enjoying life. Through the years there have been a lot of storms to weather as we set out to discover life and raise a family of four children together. There were plenty of give up moments, but it was always prayer that gave me the strength to stand strong and cover my family. In my younger years, I didn’t always see how through prayer, I was slowly making a connection with God, although I wasn’t always in church; yet God’s grace was always there protecting and guiding me. You will be tempted to quit but the one constant is God’s love,protection and provision, to which you always have a constant connection through Prayer. Never forget to pray!

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I can remember once wondering about myself and being saved, after a while I thought, “if I were not a Christian I would hate but hatred wasn’t the feeling I had, I didn’t have hate and maybe not love but I knew the power of prayer and that was the answer….Prayer.” Pray without ceasing, you will receive an answer. There are no battles that we have to fight on our own, give it to Jesus in prayer and He will fight your battles. You see, becoming a Christian doesn’t mean you stop living life; it means you learn how to live life differently with God as your source of strength. My word of wisdom is pray without ceasing as you navigate the obstacle course called life. It has many twists and turns, people will come and go, failure is unavoidable, you will be tempted to quit but the one constant is God’s love, protection and provision, to which you always have a constant connection through Prayer. Never forget to pray!

What is wisdom? Scripture says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 1:7) Wisdom is a principle thing, it’s knowing what to do with what you have. So where do you get wisdom? Wisdom comes by way of Salvation from the Lord. The world we live in can make it quite difficult to keep our salvation. How do we keep this gift that the bible says its more precious than rubies? The Lord says in Luke 9:23 “23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Let no man deceive you, for she (wisdom) is the tree of life for those who take hold of her and retain her. (Proverbs 3:18) So the answer is simple, wisdom is walking daily with the Lord. Stay with the Lord He is your only Help.

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Wilhelmina Taylor-Frederick Born and raised in Washington, DC, Wilhelmina Taylor-Frederick, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, retired 19 years ago from the Department of Defense, as a civil servant with 35 years of service. Wilhelmina graduated from Mckinley Tech High School in Washington, DC, and attended the University of MD in College Park, MD, where she studied Business Management She is the Founder, of her non-profit organization, Just A Little Helping Hand, LLC, and is the Co-Founder, of Classic Chic’s Consignment on Wheels, LLC, with her only born child, Alita “Pinky” Gregg, for whom she has instilled into her many lifelong values such as, being a independent, self supporting, determined, outspoken woman, who understands that a slow dime will always beat a fast quarter, to never put all your eggs in one basket, and in order to receive a blessing, you have to be a blessing. Wilhelmina practiced what she

preached to her daughter, and continuously receives her own blessings, as she has vowed to always give back and has fostered more than 21 children since retirement, and has even adopted two sets of sibling girls (one deceased), and one drug addicted/autistic little boy named Angel, whom she was able to nurture to a normal quality of life. Wilhelmina is a recipient of the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) highest honor, as Foster Parent of The Year, and was featured on local area networks WJLA7 & NBC4, as a foster mother who gives kids a second chance at love. She currently sits on the NCCF Advisory Board as the President, and enjoys being whisked around traveling various countries, with her daughter Alita. Wilhelmina’s words to live by: Life ain’t easy, you will get from it, whatever you put into it; Always reach for the moon, you will be amongst the stars and; When the road gets tough and all else fails, drop to your knees, and just PRAY.

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mental barriers that secretly sabotage a person’s pursuit of financial freedom and success in life. The chief aim of the coaching program is to help participants conquer hidden beliefs, build faith in spiritual principles and merge them with practical tools to create financial freedom. To date the Prophetic Wealth Academy has successfully graduated over one thousand students since 2008 and plans to expand the Prophetic Wealth Movement aimed at promoting Kingdom principles for a God backed financial strategy to destroy the spirits of debt, poverty and lack.

Not only do we congratulate the WIN Prophetic Wealth Coaching Intensive Class of 2018; we also celebrate Dr. Sonya R. Hamm and Wealth Increase Network for ten successful years of helping participants conquer their MonEyMotions.™ The class of 2018 is the first fruit of the new era of Wealth Increase Network’s mission to “Inspire Wealth Consciousness for Kingdom Expansion.” The Class of 2018 has taken a bold step of faith to not only take control of their financial position in life but to do it God’s way. Through the thirty six sessions in the coaching program students dug deep into their beliefs about money, success and God. Unlike other financial programs, the Prophetic Wealth Intensive is about getting to the root of what Dr. Sonya terms, “MonEyMotions,” which are the hidden emotional road blocks and 56

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WIN offers inspired conferences, seminars, workshops and resources that will motivate and enable participants to identify and overcome those “MonEyMotions,” eliminate personal debt, build internal wealth and transfer an inheritance of financial wisdom to the next generation. Through systematic teaching you will learn how to identify and remove those “Emotional Road Blocks,” that could be sabotaging your spiritual and financial success. It’s time for you to join forces with Wealth Increase Network and transform your life Today! “You are the Master Key for the Wealth, Health and Financial Success of the Kingdom of God and the next generation. Your Future Success Depends on You!

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Minister Roxanne Robinson has been mentoring and coaching women and young girls for more than 15 years. She is most passionate about seeing young girls step into their divine destiny. She has served in many roles-Talk Show Host, Outreach Coordinator, and Professional Women's Life coach to name a few. Minister Roxanne is known for her powerful “I AM” messages to encourage women how to find their authentic voice. Minister Roxanne is a licensed minister of the gospel and ordained Prophet. Her global ministry goes beyond the community but into foreign countries as well. Her soon to be released book, “Saturated in His Glory” is her personal journey of Self Discovery. Each year Minister Roxanne and her Global team have a Women's Empowerment conference every January which provides opportunities to network. Minister Roxanne does not take her as60

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signment lightly and she is very proud of being called the “Midwife” as so many women have been coached by her and now doing phenomenal things in business and ministry. Minister Roxanne was former co host of her TV Show-Roxanne Speaks on WATC TV, Atlanta before being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. She is not only a survivor but a warrior for abused women. Minister Roxanne’s mantra is simply this, “It is time for an Upgrade” In her interactive workshops and seminars she teaches Confidence Building, Winning Strategies for Success. Her ultimate mission is to be a trailblazer for women in transition and she paves the way to help women Step in their Destiny. To book Minister Roxanne for your womens and young girls events, go to http:// kginternational17.wixsite.com/kgii

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Blessed Kiss Cosmetics is a luxury cosmetics brand founded by Callie Green and Manika Dodson in August of 2016. We launched our business in the San Francisco Bay Area where we both were raised. While working full-time and supporting our families we hungered for something more fulfilling. Our vision began during our lunch break as we discussed our dreams and passion for entrepreneurship. We then decided to start our very own cosmetic company. Our mission is to offer great quality products and to encourage, empower and uplift women of all ages, colors, sizes and cultures. We currently offer a full line of luxury lip products ranging

from bold liquid lipsticks, lip glosses, lip pencils, classic cream and matte lipsticks, as well as cosmetic lip glitters to enhance your lip color for an added shimmer. Our products are U.S and Canadian made, paraben free, crueltyfree and allergy tested for sensitive skin. We also offer products that are infused with vitamin E for moisture and a line of certified vegan products. We truly enjoy connecting and networking with women and to us it really is the most fulfilling part of our business. When we meet women we share testimonials and encourage women through our line of cosmetics to step outside of their comfort

zone. We encourage them to be bold and try unfamiliar products; have fun and try new colors and textures to discover the enhancements that our products bring to their beautiful skin tones. Blessed Kiss believes, “true beauty is spiritual”, not just physical. All women regardless of size or nationality can feel confident wearing any lip color. What we wear is seen on the outside but inner beauty illuminates from within.

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HABITS of POVERTY

Do You Know Your Financial DNA? Financial DNA is a metaphor used to describe the genetic financial code transferred to each of us from our families of origin. In essence your Financial DNA is comprised of the internal beliefs, thoughts and behavior patterns associated with money, which ultimately determines a person’s income level, standard of living, business potential and ability to advance financially. Have you ever wondered why your financial progress is slow, or why you continue to stay at a certain pay level, or worse yet, why it’s difficult to break the cycle of debt or save money for the future? Why do some people achieve massive financial success while others seem to fail? The answer is, “Most people do not know their Financial DNA,” (genetic financial code) that was programmed in them from early childhood.” In short, our Financial DNA

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was formed by the credible people who shaped and influenced our beliefs about money and success in early childhood. Sadly, too many people leave their home of origin and never examine or develop their personal beliefs beyond what they were taught growing up. The good news about our Financial DNA is we have the power to reprogram and change it! If you were raised in an environment of lack, just enough or never enough, you can take your power back and transform your Financial DNA to wealth and abundance! The key to reprogramming your Financial DNA is to recognize “The 10 Habits of Poverty,” that often perpetuate patterns of financial lack and transform them into “10 Habits of Wealth. Once you change the negative habits you will immediately begin to move from poverty and lack to wealth and unlimited abundance.

Everyone has been given the power and ability to create a lifestyle of wealth, health and good success, to include you! However, the ability to create wealth is not automatic—it has to be developed through determined action. The first step is to identify how many of the “10 Habits of Poverty,” are currently undermining your desire for a new Financial DNA of Wealth. The second step is to make a decision to take immediate action to transform at least two habits of poverty into positive habits of wealth. The third and final step is to stay the course until you reach the financial goals you desire to achieve.

TENHABITSOFPOVERTY 1. Lack of Positive Attitude – Your attitude about money will determine your altitude with money. Moving from poverty or lack to wealth begins with transforming your mind.

2. Lack of Confidence – The stronger your confidence is the greater your opportunities will be to build wealth. Many people fear they don’t know enough about money to create wealth. The truth is, you can start learning today. You are not confined to your own strength and ability when you allow God to guide you. Declare daily: I can do All things through Christ! 3. Lack of Vision – Money flows to vision! The Word of God is clear that we need vision in order to succeed and this includes your finances. Stop; take a moment to write your financial vision on paper. Start with one thing and add to it. You will visit your vision often to refine it as you grow and reach your desired goals. (Proverbs 17:16)

shy of their financial breakthrough. Once you commit to creating wealth it may take time to see external results. The key to your success will always be connected to your diligence. The hand of the diligent shall be made rich! He becomes poor that deals with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich. (Proverbs 10:5 KJV) 6. Lack of Giving – Develop the Habit of Giving! It is im-

destruction and wealth can only be acquired through patient endurance. Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5) 9. Lack of Organization – There are many working parts to a strong financial plan and organization is the key to maintaining due dates, important documents, and payment history to name a few. Financial organization saves time, energy and late fees! Prepare your work outside; get everything ready for yourself in the field, and after that build your house. (Proverbs 24:27)

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4. Lack of Discipline – Wealthy people are disciplined in their spending and with their time. Establish a spending plan and stick to it no matter what or who attempts to distract you. Poverty and disgrace come to those who ignore discipline, but the one who accepts correction will be honored. (Proverbs 13 :18) 5. Lack of Diligence – Too many people give up just

possible to reprogram your Financial DNA to Wealth without giving! The quickest way to open the doors of financial increase is to begin giving. Giving attracts wealth—it’s a promise! The liberal (giving) soul shall be made rich! (Proverbs 11:25) 7. Lack of Integrity- A habit of dishonesty with yourself and others only leads to setbacks and delay. Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is looking. Establish your plan and honor it at all times.

10. Lack of Priorities – Count the cost of living an unfilled life of lack and establish priorities so that doesn’t become your story. In all things remember our first priority is to honor God, who is the source of all things. Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the first and best part of all your income. (Proverbs 3:9) The foundation of all financial success begins with our financial habits! Change your habits and you will change your financial condition almost instantly.

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