Las Vegas Women of Power Magazine Spring - Summer 2022

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I’d like to welcome you to our first issue of Las Vegas Women of Power Magazine. For many years I have pondered how can I give back to women in my community who constantly work hard and make a difference. This magazine is created to do exactly that. Shine the light on amazing woman and encourage us to keep going.

The purpose of the Las Vegas Women of Power Awards is to recognize an individual woman who has distinguished herself in her business, her profession, and/or her community. The recipient of the Las Vegas Women of Power Awards highlights the greatness that we are as women and as leaders.

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LVWOP TABLE OF CONTENTS

LWOP 2022 Editor's Note

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LVWOP Honorees

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ZB SHOW GIRLS

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Omiyale Jubé

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by: Leah Young

STYLE Ccb&Co Kenna L. Beaver

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HEALTH TIPS Reclaim Your Power

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PROTECTION Citizen Safety:

Drone Grantology

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Music

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by DJ Kelly J

Julie Kraig

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Honorary Equality Diversity Inclusion Award

DR. CONNYE Y. HARPER

Honorary Real Estate and Volunteer Award

NICCI WILLIS

Honorary Network Guru Realtor Award

YVETTE AUGER

Honorary VP of Gaming Compliance Award

PAMELA MATTHEWS

LAS VEGAS WOMEN OF POWER AWARDS

HONOREES YEAR 2021 INDUCTION Honorary Restaurant Owner Award

Honorary Non-Profit Founder and Professor Award

KITTY HECK

Honorary VP of Convention Award

DAWN HOLDEN

Honorary Established Individual with Special Needs

OTISCHA SMILEY

DR. PATTY COALEY

Honorary Citizen Safety Award

JULIE KRAIG

Honorary CCSD Guest Teacher & Culture Diversity Award

REV. DR. VIOLA SMITH PATTERSON

Honorary Children Medical Awareness Non-Profit Founder Award

GEORGENE GLASS

Honorary Ministry and Evangelism Award

EVANGELIST JANET GLOYD

Honorary Police Leadership Award

CHIEF PAMELA OJEDA

Honorary Model and Private Pilot Award

URIAN BOOZE

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Honorary Non-Profit Director Award

BETTE GAINES-SNYDER

Honorary Entertainment Marketing Management Award Honorary Best Selling Author and Publisher

Honorary Beauty Retail Entrepreneur Award

MIESHA BROUSSARDRILEY

Honorary Physician Assistant and Business Owner Award

DR. TAMIKA PHYFER

ORALEESA PATTERSON GARDNER LAS VEGAS WOMEN OF POWER AWARDS

HONOREES Honorary Choreographer/Teacher Dancer Award

YEAR 2021 INDUCTION

AMBER HANSEN

ERIKA (NIKKI) WHITE

Honorary Medical Nurse Trainer Award

KATHLEEN GARNER TATE

Honorary Sports Medicine Doctor Award

DR. RYAN NIKO HICKMAN

Honorary Community Leader Award

Honorary Producer

Honorary Dentist Award

LISA STYLES

DR. ROXANNE LAWRENCE

Honorary Las Vegas Drone Specialist

Honorary Hospitality and VIP Expert Award

TONI DRUMMOND

MADELINE M. JAMES

Honorary Marriage Officiant Award

MARIA JONES- AFZAL

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I have been in practice for almost 25 years in Family and Internal Medicine. Owner of BurgerIM, The Phyfer Group Interior Design and The Beauty Bus Salon 2U with my husband Keith Phyfer and I will be launching a active wear line soon “Family Figure Fitness”. As a child I knew I wanted to go into the medical field and become a physician.

Becoming a single parent at the age of 18 did not stop me from reaching my goal.

I attended Community College of Southern Nevada where I began my undergraduate degree before I transferred to the University of Nevada Reno to complete my Bachelors in Pre Medicine. While I was at CCSN I received an award for one of the top 10 students in the US and still today I do not know who nominated me.

While completing my degree at UNR I applied to medical school. My first interview was at University Nevada Reno Medical School which deterred me from applying to others schools.

They believe that I l would not do well because I was a single parent and pregnant with my second child and wanted to know how I would be able to raise them and attend school.

There was a medical school who called me to interview which I didn’t apply to and I never went because of what happened with UNR. Therefore I applied to PA school and I attended University Nebraska Medical Center Physician Assistant Program and at that time my son was five and my daughter was a newborn. During my first class I stood up and told them where I was from and how old my children were and I will never forget the look on their faces. Some of my classmates assumed that I was not going to stay in the program. I was in the first class that obtained a masters in physician assistant studies.

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TAMIKA B PHYFER

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cont.

I passed my boards the first time whereas some of my classmates could not believe that I passed my boards being a single parent with two children let alone a black female.

Some my classmate didn’t pass their boards and they didn’t have children.

My typical day were dropping off my daughter at daycare and my son school, attended classes during the day with medical students (taking the same courses), after I picked up my children, my priority was being a mother first and a student second. I did not want to take anything away from their childhood. I studied at night while they were sleeping. This went on for 2 1/2 years before I graduated with a Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies and board certified!!

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TAMIKA B PHYFER

IF YOU CAN DANCE AND BE FREE AND BE EMBARRASSED, YOU CAN RULE THE WORLD.

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THE POWERFUL WOMAN MAGIC BEHIND ZOWIE BOWIE AND THE ZB SHOW GIRLS

JENNIFER PHILLIPS Interviewed By OraLeesa P. Gardner Photographs by Patrick Rivera

IN THE SPOTLIGHT SPRING - SUMMER 2022

Jennifer Phillips is the proud mother of two, Logan (21) and Ava (4) and has been with her husband, Chris Phillips now for nearly 7 years. She moved to Las Vegas in 2004.

She was born in Stratford, Connecticut, raised in New York, and lived in Sarasota, Florida for over ten years. I’m proud to be part of the original staff hired to open the Wynn/Encore Resort and Casino and have remained there continuously throughout their 17 years as a day time cocktail server/event model now working on the Encore side.

She met her husband Chris after he had asked her out without ever meeting her. Apparently, he had been watching her on social media and thought we would hit it off. He contacted her out of the blue asking if she would join him at an event he had to attend. He introduced himself as Chris Phillips, but she noticed that he was also more commonly known as the popular local entertainer Zowie Bowie. She had heard of him before and certainly had seen his various marketing billboards around town, but never had met or seen him perform. With a bit of reluctance, she called her mother and said… “Omg that hot Orange guy from the billboards just asked me out….

What should she do?” Without hesitation her mother replied. “What do you have to lose, go for it!” Needless to say, the rest is history and she has created an amazing life for them together, including giving birth to their lovely daughter Ava Rose four years ago.

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THE MAGIC BEHIND ZOWIE BOWIE AND THE ZB SHOW GIRLS (CONTINUED)

JENNIFER PHILLIPS Interviewed By OraLeesa P. Gardner Photographs by Patrick Rivera During this time, she would hear her husband speak with passion about wanting to keep traditional “Vegas Style” entertainment alive in this great city. Even though he is more commonly known for his high energy Top 40 dance music nightclub concerts, his true love is the Vintage production shows that graced the marquess and showrooms in the 60’s through the 80’s that inspired him to want to come to Las Vegas and continue that Classic Vegas tradition. The other show he produces that most reflects this passion is his Vintage Vegas big band that he also performs in since coming here from AZ in 2006 when he was invited to open the beautiful Red Rock Resort and Casino. He has always felt that there was something very important missing from his Big Band production that was an important key element to his dream to create the true Vegas Style experience and that was SHOWGIRLS!!! That’s where she came in. Without any experience whatsoever in the world of costume design or entertainment, she took it upon herself to make a rather significant contribution to bring a whole new exciting aspect to his performances. This was the beginning of what has now become the ZB Showgirls!!

ZB Girls was an idea from her wanting to attempt something this grand and time consuming came one night after a show in which he had hired two showgirls for the first time from an agency to assist in one of his performances. It occurred to her watching them that she wanted to develop and make our own showgirl team along with hand made, custom, one of a kind luxurious costumes she could make in her spare time. Not truly understanding the time, energy, cost and patience this would take, she began with one head piece adorned with an array of thousands of dazzling stones and fabulous large white feathers. She simply learned as went meticulously applying each and every bead and stone with a pair of tweezers over weeks at a time until she had a full costume including the head piece, bodysuit, gloves and fans covered with 1000s of gorgeous rhinestones in various sizes and shapes.

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Jennifer Phillips remembers trying luxyry show outfits on after completion for her husband who just sat in awe saying…

“You’ve just created the future of our show Babe!'' Since then, she has designed and created over 20 full costumes in various colors and styles along with a team of 6 professionally trained dancers with full choreographed routines set to his music. In addition to performing in the Zowie Bowie Vegas style big band show, we have also opened up the business of “ZB Showgirls” that are now being hired for various modeling opportunities, conventions, weddings, and special appearances outside of her husband's show.

What makes these ZB showgirls so luxurious is a combination of two factors. One is the enormous amount of high quality stones and materials used to make these eye catching costumes so sexy and glamours.I now have exceeded well over a half a million stones. Each one being hand applied one by one with a pair of tweezers. Along with developing classic designs that reflect the true glamour and pizzaz of what Las Vegas has always been known for.

Secondly, the extensive amount of time and devotion I put into each and every piece dedicating thousands of hours. The third factor is the fact that we are lucky to have on board with us some of the most beautiful, talented, professionally trained dancer/showgirls in town as part of our ZB Showgirl team.

“You’ve just created the future of OUR show babe''..... “ZB Showgirls” WARDROBE SHERO JENNIFER PHILLIPS INTERVIEWED BY: ORALEESA P. GARDNER

Booking information for the ZB Show Girls: Instagram @ZBshowgirlslv Email: zowiebowieband@gmail.com

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7 April, 2022 Interviewed By OraLeesa P. Gardner

What on earth made you start a Crystal Company?

I started GemsAndMagicUS because of my passion, collecting crystals. When I first found my path I was in a dark and unmotivated headspace.

I came across a book about crystal healing and from there I fell in love. Starting my crystal collection showed me love and light at the end of the tunnel, protective energies, and an amazing supportive community of like-minded people. I wanted to share this energy and these beliefs with people around the world so I decided to open up my own affordable crystal shop. My favorite thing about owning my crystal shop is not the money, but when my customers come to me and tell me how much my crystals and I have helped them learn and grow.

Can you educate us a little on Crystals?

True crystals are mined from all over the world and are a completely natural material from the earth. Crystals are believed to have different amazing vibrational energies, and have helped people like myself stay protected in our practice, stay motivated, healing, depression, anxiety, and much more.

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UPCOMING LVWOP

Let us dig in a little in your personal life.... How long have you been in Las Vegas? Where are you originally from?

What made you move here?

I am 16 years old and I was born in San Diego but raised in Las Vegas. My family and I decided to move here for a better lifestyle and living situation.

What are business?

you

next

steps

in

your

Right now I am getting a huge restock and moving my crystal business to a new platform where I’ll have my own website and will be selling only online, in the future I would love to have a metaphysical and crystal shop in Las Vegas when I save up enough money!

How can we support you?

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You can support my passion by checking out and engaging with my social media platforms. If you have any questions you can contact me at Instagram: GemsAndMagicUS TikTok: GemsAndMagicUS Facebook: Jennas crystals Shop: www.GemsAndMagic.com

A GIRL SHOULD BE TWO THINGS: WHO AND WHAT SHE WANTS

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COCO CHANEL:

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EXCLUSIVE

OMIYALE JUBÉ

An interview with Omiyale Jubé

WRITTEN BY LEAH YOUNG

When I met Omiyale Jubé it was as

I was to learn that the book was

Anika Johnson, the name many

not her first rodeo. In fact, Omiyale

people still associate with the

is a Nevada luminary. She’s

scholar, speaker and Queen of

received recognition from the City

Kwanzaa. Omiyale was working on

of Las Vegas, Mayor Oscar B.

what was to become her debut

Goodman, Congresswoman

book, Navigate Your Existence! 7

Shelley Berkley, Senators Ensign

Keys to the African American

and Reid, the Women of Spirit

Resurrection.

Rose Award, and numerous

Those of you who write will know

certificates of Merit and

what an arduous process it is to

Commitment from many

gestate and birth a book of any

professional, community and civic

kind, let alone one inspired

organizations.

through spiritual guidance. During the coming years, we became friends as close as blood sisters. I watched in awe as the powerful spiritual and historic truths poured from the vessel that is Omiyale P16| LVWOP Spring - Summer 2022 Jubé.

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INTERVIEW

AN INTERVIEW WITH OMIYALE JUBÉ

BY LEAH YOUNG

Born in Harlem New York City, Omiyale

This experience instilled a sense of pride,

migrated to Las Vegas in the ‘70s. As a

gave her a reason to life and spurred her on

child, she was labeled underprivileged,

to success.

culturally deprived and emotionally

After settling in Las Vegas, Omiyale

disturbed. Jubé transcended all these

began to share her knowledge of African

labels to succeed beyond even her own

American heritage with anyone who

expectations. She survived abusive

requested her presentation. She taught

relationships and an attempted

Black history from the classrooms of

suicide. She searched for answers on her journey that led her down cultural and spiritual paths of exploration.

CCSD, to community centers, to local churches, and on to the halls of UNLV. An advocate of youth education,

She traveled with a troupe, The Life Time

Omiyale served as Chairperson of the

Players. The troupe, the mind child of G.

NAACP’s ACT-SO (Afro Academic,

Falcon Beazer, traveled across the state

Cultural, Technological and Scientific

of New York teaching African and

Olympics) program for six years. She

African American

introduced the Kwanzaa celebration to

history, performed poetry (with the Last

both Las Vegas and Reno and became

Poets), drumming, and showcased

affectionately known as the Queen of

African fashion shows, introducing

Kwanza.

Omiyale to knowledge of self. She discovered that African Americans do possess a culture and an extensive history.

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INTERVIEW

AN INTERVIEW WITH OMIYALE JUBÉ

BY LEAH YOUNG

She founded Imani Enterprise, the first

Omiyale is a force in the community,

local venue to provide Afrocentric

volunteering in the girls’ rites of passage

literature, artifacts and African attire.

each year and leading yearly Kwanzaa

Imani Enterprises inspired other

celebrations. Omiyale began hosting an

cultural enterprises on the Historic

annual Karamu in her home in 1976 and

Westside, including the infamous

continues to do so, spreading

Native Son Bookstore and an African

knowledge of African traditions, Black

Attire dress shop. She spearheaded an

heritage and the principals of Kwanzaa.

Afrocentric cultural movement across

A Karamu Ya Imani (Feast of Faith) is a

the state of Nevada. Omiyale is

feast that takes place on January 1, the

honored as one of the Black Pioneers of

seventh day of the Kwanzaa period. In

Nevada and has been nominated as

1988 she began organizing community

one of the Las Vegas Review Journal’s

Kwanzaa celebrations at Doolittle

First 100 Most Influential of Southern

Community Center, which continued

Nevada and listed in the Who’s Who of

until 1992. For Omiyale’s achievements,

Black Nevada

she was bestowed the title-Queen of

Since she published her first book, Jubé

Kwanzaa in Las Vegas.

has presented locally and abroad.

Among the most powerful presentations are “Navigate Your Existence”, “From the Pyramids to the Projects, From the Projects to the Stars”, “Artificial Intelligence Versus Absolute (God Source) Intelligence”, and “Melanin: The Chemical Key to Life”. Longer programs include the six-week “Shifts to Success”.

In 1996 when the West Las Vegas Arts Center opened, the phenomenal staff continued the tradition of hosting the community Kwanzaa celebrations and spreading Afrocentric culture, not only to the West Las Vegas community, but across the City of Las Vegas.

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INTERVIEW

AN INTERVIEW WITH OMIYALE JUBÉ

BY LEAH YOUNG

In 2014, Jubé published the first

Her activism and speaking have expanded to

edition of her seminal book Navigate

raising the metaphysical consciousness of

Your Existence! 7 Keys to the African

Black Americans in particular. The Navigate

American Resurrection. Around that

Your Existence speaking and coaching series

same time, she created her

is dedicated to the resurrection of mind,

organization Navigate Your Existence!

body, and soul, and to the ascension of

An organization designed to open new

consciousness for the human collective.

portals of understanding for those who desire to “take control of their life’s destination”.

Currently working on another book, this

In the book, Omiyale

one aimed at youth, specifically

takes us on an

designed to bring them into the

energetic sojourn as

knowledge of the ancients. An inner

she provides the

standing of self to enhance the powers

answers to our

within. For example: knowledge of the

Our children are our future. Omiyale’s quest is to bring to the youth this information that she didn’t uncover until well into adulthood.

Insight that allowed

questions spiritually— universal laws, the charka system and and yes, the power of mind.

her to excel and

metaphysically. How

she is today.

did we get from the pyramids to the projects? And what must it take to get us from the projects to the stars?

become the force that

Always seeking answers both culturally and spiritually led her to become an avid reader and researcher. Her extensive travels are also a foundation for her base of awareness. Her travels across Europe in the 70’s gave her a newfound perception of the world. She traveled to Kemet (Egypt) in the early 90’s with the infamous Dr Ben-Jochannan. Visiting the temples and pyramids heighten her appreciation for African’s contributions to the world

CONTINUED INTERVIEW WITH

OMIYALE JUBÉ Over the years her travels took her to the Caribbean islands and Brazil. Her latest travels to Mexico were amazing learning of the awesome temples and pyramids there. Further enhancing her knowledge of the Olmec culture (predecessors to the Mayans) and the Mayans.

Omiyale’s nature as a loving nurturing personality led to her commitment in service to family, friends, and community over the years. Thus, many have come to know her simply as Mama Omiyale Jube. In fact, her most recent accolade from the Soul Yoga Fest reads “to Mama Omiyale Jube for continuous community service.

Community Activist, Metaphysician, Reiki Master, Educator, Leader, Wife, Mother; all titles worn by powerful woman Omiyale Jubé. In summation, my sister Omiyale Jubé, Queen Mama to many, is an articulate, authentic, authoritative woman whose power is imbued with activism, arts and cultural knowledge, spiritual principle and age-old wisdom.

Leah Young, MFA is an author, artist, educator and transformational leader from. Chicago, living in Las Vegas U.S.A. She teaches undergrad English at College of Southern Nevada, founded and runs The Art of Women Foundation, owns and runs Powher Books, creates. Young is a champion and leader of women with a focus on Black and Brown Women.

Her writing can be found in two published books: The Art of Women (2014) and Divine Flow (2008), on her websites: http://powherbooks.com and http://iamleahyoung.com @iamleahyoung on social media.

Writen by Leah Young

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THE MOST ALLURING THING A WOMAN CAN HAVE IS CONFIDENCE.

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BEYONCÉ KNOWLES CARTER:

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CCB&CO KENNA

L.

BEAVER

Once upon a time in late 2019, I was thinking after many years of working in corporate positions, that I needed to make some changes in my life. I needed to find a way to challenge myself again and create a little worklife balance.

I had been in the Casino Gaming industry for more than 25 years, which had allowed me to attain all my professional and financial goals.

However, over the past few years I had learned that my own time was the most sought-after goal, that I could achieve. Fast-Forward to 2020 when everyone’s world was turned upside down, I suddenly had all the time in the world. So, I started dabbling with online marketplaces reselling various clothing items.

However, I quickly learned that I could have flexibility and work-life balance by owning my own online boutique.

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Woman Owner Small Company Story Time Photography: Kenna L. Beaver

As a lover of casual clothing, I always longed to be able put on a pair of comfortable jeans, a darling top and ridiculously cute shoes and make my way to the office, instead of my usual business suit. My new love of e-commerce and my love for comfort inspired me to create Ccb&Co, where women who prefer a casual curated style can shop at their leisure without any fuss or muss.

With truly little money and a prayer, I evolved my new passion project into a business and established our website in October 2021. I found myself in a whole new world of fashion, social media, and sales. Each day I learn something new, that I did not know the day before, and I love it!

At Ccb&Co, we focus on selling casual modern women’s fashion with ever changing apparel, footwear, and accessories. Here, you can find high-quality curated clothing for everyday wear. We offer classic fashionable pieces that make women look and feel good.

Our online boutique exudes simplicity and design while still bearing casual comfort in mind.

We are the dedicated home for casual contemporary clothing for every woman. We partner with fashion vendors with a reputation for quality and styles that women will love. Our clothes are our extension of who we are, therefore, we provide chic, timeless apparel that make women stand out from the crowd.

"At Ccb&Co we believe in a straightforward approach and providing excellent customer service to our clients. We aspire to be the brand that allows women to be the best they can be, each and every day" KENNA L. BEAVER

Visit our website today at https://www.ccbandco.com and enjoy 20% any online purchase at Ccb&Co, Use Code: LV20.

As always, we deliver to the Las Vegas Valley.

Website: https://www.ccbandco.com Email: info@ccbandco.com Social Media: @ccbandco

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WOMEN MUST TRY TO DO THINGS AS MEN HAVE TRIED. WHEN THEY FAIL, THEIR FAILURE MUST BE BUT A CHALLENGE TO OTHERS

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AMELIA EARHART:

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THERE IS NO LIMIT TO WHAT WE, AS WOMEN, CAN ACCOMPLISH.

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❤ 8 Ways To Reclaim Your Power With Self-Care by Dr. Monica Riley, MD

RECLAIM YOUR POWER

BE AN UNAPOLOGETIC DISRUPTOR! YOU’VE GOT THIS

By Dr. Monica Riley, MD

❤ I Know! I Get It! We Are Living In Some Challenging Times! But DO NOT FORGET To HONOR YOU! Prioritizing your daily SelfCare is more important now than it has ever been. ❤ Set Your Boundaries, Stick To Your Daily Rituals, Step Awaaay From Toxic Folk AND GET YOUR ZZZ's ON! "The first connection to 'self' begins with YOU! Your capacity, your empathy, your desire to LOVE yourself will transcend to others around you. These are the people, then, that you can trust and call to your heart and you to theirs.

BUT the FIRST connection; your FIRST Heart-to-Heart rests with YOU" Dr. Monica Riley, MD 1. Ground yourself You cannot be fully present in your life if you are only in your head. It is important to be connected to your body and your spirit to gain full access to your power. Music IS ultimate FREEDOM! "DANCE IT OUT!" 2. Honor Your Feelings If you get stuck in the “shoulds” there is a lack of connection to self and the energy level goes down. When FEAR is present, give your inner child a hug. FACE EVERYTHING AND RISE! 3. Look for the joy in the present: BE GRATEFUL Look for the simple things that make you smile. Appreciate what you do have: stop focusing so much on what you do not have. “Shift Happens” Be gentle with yourself.

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HEALTH TIPS

8 WAYS TO RECLAIM YOUR POWER WITH SELF-CARE

BY DR. MONICA RILEY, MD

4. Acknowledge your WORTH and treat

5. Take small consistent steps towards

yourself accordingly! You are NOT

achieving your goals

anyone’s OPTION!

Break your goals down into doable action

You will naturally notice a greater

steps. Commit to 5 minutes of meditation, do

willingness to let go of unhealthy,

10 sit-ups/pushups. Save $1.00 a week in a

destructive behaviors or growth

savings jar.

inhibiting relationships of all kinds.

7. Be aware of your negative gremlins…

6. Get support

those energy vampires that disturb your

Know that you do not spirit and find ways to deal with them have to do everything Negative voices in our heads create yourself. Connect to a stress and make it harder to move supportive

forward. It is important for you to be the

community. Find an

internal traffic controller- Learn to be a

exercise partner. Hire

master of your mind. Get help if you

a coach. Get a venting need it.

8. Let God be the CEO of your life The past is over, and NOW is the time when you co-create your future. God may have bigger plans for you.

ACT LIKE YOU KNOW!

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INTERVIEW WITH REALTOR

www.yvettevegas.com

Friday, 25 March 2022 Photographer:Brian Hillburn

Yvette is a British Transplant originally from Jersey Channel Islands, (not New Jersey lol,) but the original Jersey in the English channel, which is only 9x5 Miles!

Photographer:Victoria Tambunting

She was an original Vegas Showgirl. She came here in the cast of the Irish Dance show phenomenon "Spirit of the Dance," which played at The Golden Nugget for a few years. She told the producer in the audition in London that he just had to cast her. She knew her whole life that she wanted to live in Las Vegas. It is the entertainment capital of the world and it was such an honor to be cast in a show here.

Yvette has been in Las Vegas for 18 years.

Networking Guru She originally started her Networking events "Cosmopolitan Connections" in 2010 & she held them every single week for a full 9 years. She didn't even miss a week when she had her daughter Eugenie. She came to her first event with her at 11 days old, which it was her annual Halloween Bash.

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YVETTE AUGER Interviewed by: OraLeesa P. Gardner

She has always loved helping people, & it

customer appreciation events and also a

was a natural transition for her to become

free drink for everyone,just to show them

a realtor in Las Vegas as she has a large

how much she truly appreciates them

network of friends who She's been able to

referring her to clients in real estate. She

help, & in return they refer her to their

works by referral only, which means she

friends & family when they are looking to

gets to choose who she works with & when

buy or sell their homes. She just loves

clients are referred to her by their family or

connecting people. She has a gift for it &

friends, they feel in good hands & trust her

also she likes to give back. Yvette has a

implicitly which is important especially in

different gift each month for her real estate

the fact that buying or selling our home is

friends & family who attend her free

the biggest transaction of our lives.

I'VE BEEN ABLE TO REFER WOMEN FOR WHATEVER THEY NEEDED AT THE TIME People like to work with friends who they

Anyone can make it as an entrepreneur

know, like & trust, & that is her in a nutshell.

here, even being an immigrant Brit such as

Yvette would like to keep growing her

myself.

business exponentially & that really comes from her referrals. She truly appreciates everyone who is helping her & her business to grow from her brokers at Urban Nest

She loves her daughter Eugenie being around because she wants to teach her daughter Eugenie how to act with grace &

Realty, to her wonderfully loyal clients both

poise in a social setting, & empower her to

new & repeat. She says that “Las Vegas can

be a Woman of Power ALWAYS - even at

be a very lonely town, that's why it's

such a young age. She is very proud of her

important to have great friends - especially

& all of her own achievements in school

women who help each other. It's also all

and Ballet. She is encouraging her to be

about who you know here. So many times

whatever she wants to be when she grows

I've been able to refer women for whatever

up, even though she would love for her to

they needed at the time, and they have

follow in her footsteps as a Ballerina/

referred my clients back.” Reciprocal

Realtor in Las Vegas of course!

relationships in business are what she

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POWERFUL WOMAN OF CITIZEN SAFETY JULIE KRAIG

JULIE’S FIRST TASK UPON HER APPOINTMENT IN JUNE OF 2020 WAS TO IMMEDIATELY GET TO WORK ON DIVERSIFYING THE BOARD MEMBERS. SHE RELIED UPON HER VAST COMMUNITY NETWORK TO CULTIVATE LEADS FOR POTENTIAL APPLICANTS. HER GOAL WAS COMPLETED WITHIN HER FIRST YEAR IN THE POSITION, AS THE MEMBERS NOW MORE ACCURATELY REFLECT THE LAS VEGAS POPULATION.

D

on’t let the fact that Julie Kraig is from a tiny farming town in mid-Michigan mislead you.

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Destined to make the tough calls and big moves, Julie’s decades-long career in legal management along with her degree in political science have combined later in her life to aid her in tackling her toughest challenge to date—acting as Executive Director over the Citizen Review Board (“CRB”) for Las

Vegas

Metropolitan

Police

Department

(“LVMPD”). In that role as a Clark County employee, Julie is responsible for managing 25 volunteer board

members

and

facilitating

delicate

and

sometimes tough conversations.

When Daniel Mendoza was shot and killed by two off-duty officers in 1996, public outcry resulted in the creation of the Citizen Review Board. The board’s ultimate goal is to provide impartial and unbiased oversight for LVMPD. In carrying out its tasks,

the

board

reviews

complaints

and

investigations of alleged misconduct by LVMPD peace officers. Upon the conclusion of each case, written findings and recommendations are issued.

As a volunteer for LVMPD’s Use of Force Review Board in the early 2000s, Julie quickly acquired the awareness to remain impartial and not to simply “Monday-morning quarterback” cases. She utilizes this vital attribute to aid in ensuring her board members make no assumptions until all evidence has been reviewed.

Julie’s

continual

secondary

educational

training

opportunities

objective.

components

minimum

of

70

hours

of

intensive

training, which includes attendance at the 12-week Citizen Police Academy.

Stopping the Spread of Misinformation Julie’s

current

focus

is

stopping

the

spread of misinformation, particularly amongst patrol and correction officers.

Under her leadership, the board has reviewed over 700 complaints, most of which are dismissed by her members once

they

review

body

cam

and

evidence/reports. Of concern to Julie and her members is that the public seems unaware that they are being

The Importance of Training Providing

Appointees are required to undergo a

await

A

plethora new

was of

members,

including learning about such topics as defensive tactics, expectations for interacting with the public, reality-based training, and sovereign citizens.

filmed during their police interactions.

Citizens file complaints and are often surprised to learn that the body camera footage is in stark opposition to their claims.

However,

Julie’s

board

has

tackled several notable cases, some in which termination of patrol officers has been recommended.

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JULIE IS AN AVID FAN OF THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS AND LAS VEGAS AVIATORS AND SHE ENJOYS TRAVELING AND READING. SHE HAS A PASSIONATE INTEREST IN SENIOR GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND RESIDES WITH HER FAMILY IN WESTERN LAS VEGAS. innacle of Police Oversight Boards

Julie claims the CRB is the sole oversight board

in the country with three important components: subpoena power, unpaid volunteers, and full access to Department files and uncut body cam footage.

Since

her

appointment

by

the

Clark

County

Manager, Julie has taken endless calls from other jurisdictions and police agencies, and takes pride in explaining the details of her board’s creation and mission in the hope that other organizations will create their own boards.

Additional Information Should you wish to obtain additional information as to what the CRB does for the Las Vegas community, please go to their website at www.citizenreviewboard.com. There you will find a links to apply as a board member and to file complaints. The Citizen Review Board may be reached at 702-455-6322.

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INTERVIEW

ENLIGHTENING INTERVIEW

RENEE JONESWELCH, PHD Renee Jones-Welch, PhD is founder and the Chief Grantologist at Drone Grantology. Drone Grantology supports diverse organizations, ranging from public safety agencies, S.T.R.E.A.M (science, technology, reading, engineering, aviation, math) programs, and non-profit organizations to for-profit entities who deliver valuable drone products, services, and programs.

Dr. Welch is a FAA licensed remote pilot, with years of experience as a grant writer coupled with more than fifteen years as a seasoned grant reviewer.

Drone Grantology specializes in grants development, strategy, and consultation services to help streamline the funding process for stakeholders in the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) industry.

Written 2022

Known as a Learning Architect.

She leverages 20 years of experience as a workforce development professional, as well as a doctorate in educational policy, a master's in education and a bachelor's in finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign. She is a member of Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), Grant Writers Professional Associations and Fundraising Professionals. She is bringing US drone soccer to Las Vegas.

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By: Alexandria D. McFadden

The Divinity Women’s Guild is a community based membership organization that empowers diverse and multigenerational women around the globe to live and healthy lives.

The Divinity Women’s Guild is a space where we can connect on more than the surface level. Our goal Is that every interaction produce actionable items that women can implement into their daily lives that enhance them in their divinity (Spiritually, Mentally/Physically and Financially).

The Divinity Women’s Guild is set to launch publicly June 06, 2022.

If you would like more information or to stay in contact, please send us an email to info@wearedivinity.com

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The Divinity Women’s Guild curates events, workshops, mixers and meet ups for women around the globe centered around entrepreneurship, wellness and honest/genuine sisterhood.

Because sisterhood can and should be luxurious, impactful and genuine.

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MUSIC LIFE BY DJ KELLY J INTERVIEWED BY ORALEESA P. GARDNER

So I know that we were talking a day ago on

5 APRIL 2022

me that you walk some of your students

the phone for a while.... and you were telling through the history of DJing at UNLV... Tell us a little bit about that program..

The DJ Workshop at UNLV is a 10-week program that goes over the basics of DJing. I go over the history of djing, different types of equipment over the years, the programs DJs use,

how

equipment,

to

protect

basic

your

blend

music and

and

scratch

techniques, and share secrets I learned over the last 13 years. This semester, I started bringing in established guest DJs to talk to students and offer a perspective other than my own.

If I wanted to become a DJ where would I

S

start?

You can start by coming to the workshop :)

o Kelly... Where are you from originally?

I'm originally from Detroit, MI, my mom moved us to Vegas when I was 13.

basics,

My interest has always been people really, so with DJing I always wanted to actual

entertainers

a

ton

of

stuff

on

youtube.

My

order I felt would help people learn the

entertainment?

the

There's

workshop just streamlines everything in an

What peaked your interest in

help

lol jk

and

offers

industry

secrets

and

tips

specific to Las Vegas, and creates a mini DJ community of classmates you can learn with and bounce ideas off of.

musicians get heard, and help the music

lovers,

customers,

and

attendees at events have memorable experiences.

What on earth made you want to become a DJ? I interned at 88.1 FM here in Las Vegas when I was 18 and have literally been djing ever since, lol.

What on earth made you want to become a DJ? I interned at 88.1 FM here in Las Vegas when I was 18 and have literally been djing ever since, lol.

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MUSIC LIFE BY DJ KELLY J INTERVIEWED BY ORALEESA P. GARDNER 5 APRIL 2022

Name some of the hottest DJ's that inspire you....

I always list DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Dimepiece and DJ Franzen as key DJs that shaped how I wanted my DJ brand to be. DJs Thump and So Hype were actual mentors of mine over time though. The business side of DJing is really important when it becomes a career, so my inspirations shifted over time to include entrepreneurs and moguls as well as DJs.

How many woman or in this field of entertainment?

The number of women in the entertainment industry is growing every second lol. There weren't a lot before.

Why do you feel that this is the case?

Entertainment was a man-led industry for centuries, like most industries. The shift globally is in the growth in the desire, leadership, and hard work of women that want to be in it. Like most industries, some men make it harder for women to get through, but we're getting through.

You are a very active woman

make lunch for the kids, prep

Most weekends are 10-

here in Las Vegas! Walk me

music for the day, go to the gym,

14 hour work days split

through a day in your shoes...

drop the kids off, shower and

between 1-3 gigs.

My schedule is different every

head to my gig.

day lol. I usually have one day in the prior week (sometimes the

same

week)

where

I

completely plan out my days.

An

average

breakfast

with

weekday the

is kids,

checking emails and updating social media, homeschooling the kids for a about an hour and a half, maybe do a few calls,

Weekends are different, because I usually don't have the kids and therefore stack gigs. Some days are hair day either for me or the kids. Some days I have a bunch of meetings. If I don't have a gig and my boyfriend is off as well, we usually do something with the kids.

Were

you

surprised

that I reached out to you to interview you?

I was definitely surprised!

Lol Thank you so much for

reaching

out

interviewing me!

DJ KELLY J KUNV 91.5 FM Las Vegas www.facebook.com/djkellyj instagram.com/DJKellyJ

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Otischa’s positive attitude continues to shine through all obstacles.

At the tender age of nine she began talking. Shortly after this breakthrough her musical talents began to flourish. She plays a variety of instruments such as piano, drums, saxophone, flute, and guitar. Otischa plays the piano in church. She also volunteers and performs at daycares, nursing homes, and homeless shelters.

She was recognized in the National Down Syndrome Convention in Sacramento, CA for playing Beethoven’s Fur Elise on the piano. At 12 years old, she became involved in Christian Dance Center. She is also a jazz, tap, hip hop, zumba and liturgical dancer. She also participates in the Down Syndrome of Southern Nevada (DSOSN) “Cool 21” group. They provide a plethora of activities to nourish the mind and soul. There were times that she was excluded from extra-curricular activities due to competition and academic requirements, but she did not give up on her passions. She has graduated from the UNLV F.O.C.U.S. program with a certificate in Hospitality.

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