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DR. NAHOMIE MIRVILLE DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AESTHETIC NP OWNER/EDITOR IN CHIEF’S MESSAGE

W

ow!!!! Finally I get to birth Global Impact Magazine’s inaugural

issue. This magazine has a social platform since December of 2015 post the kidnaping and murder of my late adorable cousin Lencie Mirville. I am overjoyed to have you as a reader and hope to keep you entertain with our content.

The magazine mission is to inspire young women, give a voice to the voiceless who are making an impact in our Haitian American community.

I also want to make this platform as personable as I can to captivate you as a loyal reader. I am a divorced mother of two exceptional young women ages 22 and 18. This new chapter of my life would not have been possible if it wasn’t for my daughters, my mother and sister. I thank my family for their encouragement to move forward with the magazine. Special thanks to Laura Lafrance for challenging me to launch GIM as this project was long overdue.

One thing I want my daughters and other young girls who are reading this message to know is that yes you can have it all as long you prioritize your goals. I thank God for the vision and for allowing me to showcase what Global Impact Magazine is all about. In this issue, we will highlight a few phenomenal women who have contributed tremendously in their respective communities and at the international level.

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A SISTER’S QUEST

WHO IS NAOMI BLEMUR?

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Katia Philippeaux

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PASSION OF A YOUNG GIRL Taylor Moxey

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TEAM BEHIND THE MAGAZINE

HEALTH CORNER

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A CHAT WITH GEN Z Marlee Avril

Nahomie Mirville

A CHICAGO MILLENNIAL’S VANTAGE POINT Gaelle Pierre Padmanaban

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INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN

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RELENTLESS SELF LOVE

Christel-Ann Augustin

Precile Lozama

DISCLAIMER GIM does not assume liability nor responsibility of the accuracy of the biographies submitted for the feature.

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A TÊTE-À-TÊTE WITH NEW YORK NURSE DURING COVID-19

IT’S NOT JUST HAIR

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Marsha Eloi

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Meet the

Team behind the magazine Editor in chief & owner

Nahomie Mirville

contributing Editor Marsha Eloi

contributing Editor

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Katia Philippeaux

Creative Director Marcia Avril

A chat with Gen Z

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Marlee Avril, College student

footsteps to follow while

(Gen Z)?

of yourself?

maintaining my authenticity.

We are the people that were

Since I can remember, I was

born from 1997-2012.

always taught to strive for

Is there any cause that you

greatness. Let me add that

hold close to your heart?

As a young woman, how do

it was not just any regular

In any situation I try to look at

you find your motivation and

greatness. I have to be the

the obstacle from a different

inspiration?

best in anything that I involve

perspective so I can get a

My motivation comes from

myself into. My expectations

full understanding of what is

my family and my inspiration

of myself are extremely high.

going on around me. To this

comes from God and my

It is important for me to do

day, I do not comprehend

friends. My family has gone

and be better than I was a

the ignorance, the bitterness,

above

and

year ago or 2 years ago or

or the pain that would allow

continue to support me in all

10 years ago. It may sound

a man or woman to raise

of my professional decisions.

that I am harsh on myself,

a hand on their significant

I

friends

but I don’t think that life is

other. Whether it is physical

who are here to enlighten

easy; therefore, it it important

or emotional abuse in any

me with new ideas and

to have high expectations

sense of the word; this is

encouragement

whenever

in order to be successful.

not love. Most of the time

I have any new innovative

My mother and my sister

people do not know the

ideas.

reflect greatness so I have

difference or are in a difficult

great examples and heavy

predicament in which they

also

and

beyond

have

my

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What is Generation Z

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In any situation, I try to look at the obstacle from a different perspective.

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need assistance. I have

day because as long as

What

been a strong advocate

domestic violence is active,

weakness?

for ending and preventing

so will I to land a hand.

It is very hard for me to

domestic violence for a

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your

greatest

give out second chances.

long time.

You are 18 now? What

As I get older, I realize that

This past January I was

would you say to your older

people

introduced

self 20 years from now?

and that I am evolving

groups and organizations

Yes I’m 18. I would write a

and maturing during my

in aiding survivors of all

list of all the things that I

generation. Unfortunately, I

types of abuse. I joined

was interested in at the

cannot get the idea of ‘fool

an

called

time so that 20 years from

me once’ out of my moral

The Lodge. The Lodge

now I can look back and

standards. I can actually say

is a non-profit domestic

say, ‘What was I thinking?’.

that my pride is something

violence center that offers

I would tell myself that I

that I take too seriously but

refuge

of

was proud of whatever I

as the Book of Proverbs

domestic violence, rape,

become. In 20 years I will

would say, “pride always

sexual assault, and their

also tell myself job well

goeth before the fall”.

dependents. The victims

done.

to

organization

to

several

survivors

are provided with safety,

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is

make

mistakes

Is there anything else you

care, and resources that

What

will aid them in regaining

strength?

us?

a sense of strength and

My greatest strengths are

I would just like to show

freedom over their lives.

love for my family and my

my

The purpose is to serve

loyalty. I think that loyalty

thank you to all the health

through advocacy, safety

is the most important trait

professionals and essential

planning, crisis intervention

in

Of

workers that are putting

and

to

course I’m not perfect, but

their lives on the line during

and

I make sure to surround

this

enlighten a sense of hope

myself with people and

shoutout to my Dr. Mom

for the future. I hope to

opportunities

for her contribution to the

join more associations and

worth being loyal to.

overall

empower

support them

create one of my own one

any

is

your

greatest

relationship.

that

are

would like to share with

gratitude

pandemic.

and

say

Special

healthcare profession.

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inspirational

women Written by Nahomie Mirville

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These admirable women will leave you feeling motivated and ready to tackle any of your life challenges.

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Have you heard of Elsie Sauvagere, Marie Woodson, Precile Lozama, Dr.Odiane Medacier, Naomi Blemur, Marlee Avril, Ruth Mirville, Marcelle Rouchon, Lody Jean, Leonie Hermantin, or Mary Estime-Irvin? Chances are, you may have heard of one or two, but not all. Globally, for may years women have been fighting for causes such as human rights, domestic violence, sex/human trafficking and so much more. Let’s not forget our women in our own backyard.

The above outstanding women have paved the way for a woman like me and others to follow. Those women are some of the phenomenal and inspirational women that I have encountered along my life’s journey. I have a story of how each and every one of them has inspired me through their life experiences or close encounters.

These women could have simply sat back to enjoy their lives without a care in the world.

Instead of not being active, these are fearless women whom their strong beliefs have led them to lead different organizations and partake in community involvement to help the voiceless.

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Allow me to present to you a college student, a nurse Practitioner, entrepreneurs, a judge, a council woman, lawyers, a first lady, a cosmetologist, a Trichologist, a Certify Nursing Assistant, political activists, a healthcare manager, authors, a researcher, mothers, wives, ambassador for human trafficking victims, leaders and most importantly women who revolutionize what a Haitian American Woman is all about. These admirable women will leave you feeling motivated and ready to tackle any of your life challenges.

As a woman myself, I take pride to acknowledge the compassionate, caring, devoted and selfless women that they are.

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Center, Sant La.

Hermantin was born in

In 2008, Leonie’s sights

Haiti and grew up in New

turned to Haiti’s rural

York City. She has more

communities. She served

than 20 years of grassroots

as the Deputy Director of

community experience in

the Lambi Fund of Haiti,

Miami’s Haitian community.

a Haitian-led community

Ms. Hermantin’s career

foundation, focusing on

reflects her commitment to

the needs of Haiti’s rural

her community and to her

population until 2011.

chosen professional path in

Leonie launched her own

community development.

consulting firm, Hermantin

From 1996 until 2008,

Consulting LLC, offering

Leonie worked in

her the opportunity to

Miami, first as a Visiting

work both in Haiti and in

Professor at FIU’s School

the US. She later returned

of Architecture. She

to Sant La as the current

subsequently served

Director of Development,

as Executive Director of

Communications and

the Haitian-American

Strategic Planning.

Foundation (HAFI) a

She holds a Juris Doctorate

community agency,

from University of California

providing services

at Berkeley as well as

addressing the growing

a master’s degree in

needs of Haitians and

Urban and Environmental

Haitian Americans living

Planning. She has served

in Miami-Dade County.

on multiple boards and

She went on the become

currently sits on the Center

Director of Research and

for Haitian Studies’ Board of

Strategic Planning at the

Directors.

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MARLee AVRIL Unapologetic Marlee Avril, a college student, wonderful daughter and sister. She is known as a young woman who her caring charism is contagious. She is a young leader with integrity. She has been an inspiration and support to many.

She graduated high school with a GPA of 4.6 while doing dual enrollment, working part time, playing basketball and very active. During her high school tenure, she has served as the President of the Student Government Association. As a young leader, she led different initiatives. One of the initiatives was a nutritional program where students can order healthy lunches from outside sources. Another initiative was a program for the students to volunteer in the community specifically catered to the senior class. She was able to travel to Europe where she was exposed to different culture during the last 2 years.

Motivated by her mother’s story, she volunteers with domestic violence organization. She believes as long as domestic violence exist she will continue to help in anyway she can. She also volunteered with different organizations such as Key Club, the Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida (HANA), the Haitian American professionals Coalition (HAPC),

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Caribbean Club-Member and Science Club. As a first year college student, she finds the time to volunteer with a domestic violence organization. She is also an inductee of the National Honor Society.

She is the recipient of many awards such as 2019 student scholar athlete, 2019 student overall academic achievement, Youth Volunteer in 2014, just to name a few.

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Estimé-Irvin was elected to serve District 3

Miami Senior Foundation, North Miami

residents in the City of North Miami.

Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair of North

Mary Estimé-Irvin is a proud PTSA mom,

Miami Community Redevelopment Agency

an accomplished business leader and

Advisory Board and Secretary of the North

a devoted civic advocate. She is the

Miami Educational Foundation. She is an

current Managing Partner of Estimé & Irvin

alumni of North Miami Senior High School

Consulting, LLC and former President and

and studied Management and International

Chief Executive Officer of E&I Associates, a

Business at Florida International University.

South Florida-based staffing and recruiting

Mary is known for her work in promoting

agency, with over 500 employees. Prior to

community interests. Her dedication and

founding Estime & Irvin Associates, Mary

activism earned her much recognition from

worked in various leadership roles in the

community leaders and residents. Her

non-profit business sector and several

areas of focus include education, minority

political campaigns.

businesses, and neighborhood safety.

Mary was born and raised in New York City.

Mary is a strong believer in the importance

In the late 1980s, her parents relocated

of family. She loves her son, Patrick and

to the city of North Miami and the rest is

wants to make our community a better

history. As a North Miami District 3 resident,

place for future generations to grow and

Mary served as a member of several

prosper. As Councilwoman, Mary’s top

business and community boards, including

priority is improving the quality of life for all

Secretary of the North Miami PAL, Chair of

North Miami residents.

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the North Miami Personnel Board, North

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DR. ODIANE MEDACIER Dependable Dr. Odiane Medacier, PhD, MDN, APRN, FNP-C is a highly respected, greatly loved, anointed servant of God whom God is not through with yet. She is laboring in the ministry alongside her husband Rev. Dr. Adenet Medacier at the Shalom Community Church Broward Campus, a ministry dedicated to help people grow, connect and serve in God’s Kingdom. Saved at the early age of 12 years old, her life is dedicated to living by example and encouraging people how to live up to their full potential in Christ.

Dr. Medacier is happily married for over 25 years to Dr. Adenet Medacier; they are the proud parents of two children, who are also co-laboring in the ministry with them. Dr. Medacier is one who accepts the precious privilege and awesome responsibility of seizing every opportunity to deposit the Gospel of Jesus Christ into the lives of God’s people.

As a doctorate prepared nurse practitioner, Dr. Medacier uses her profession to fulfill the mandate of Mathew 25 to take care of the least of these, to that end, she organizes and participates in multiple missions to Haiti annually, and she is also vice president of the Homy Children Village, an orphanage in northern Haiti.

She is a wife, mother, teacher, researcher, radio and

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television hostess, role model and mentor to many.

As a speaker, Dr. Medacier addresses all groups, churches, women’s groups, and schools on spiritual and health topics. Dr. Medacier is an active member and board member for different not for profit organizations. She is the proud recipient of many awards and honors for her passion to her patients and the community at large, yet lives to receive her greatest reward yet when Jesus returns to say well done my child!

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MARCELLE ROUCHON Fearless Marcelle

Rouchon

is

an

outspoken,

lifelong advocate for women and children, especially those affected by sexual abuse.

Marcelle is Haitian-American, migrated to Miami, Florida at the tender age of 15. Shortly after, Marcelle’s life changed forever when she was sexually abused.

While struggling with the effects of sexual abuse, Marcelle successfully continued her studies at North Miami Senior High, Palm Beach Lakes Senior High, and Miami Dade College. The road to recovery would lead her through a journey of trauma, triumph, and eventually becoming a voice for the voiceless.

Marcelle’s previous experience as a Mental Health Technician serving young female victims of human trafficking and sexual abuse motivated her to be an ambassador for victims and their families throughout South Florida. She is currently the Interim Executive

Director

and

Community

Relations Director for Word and Action, Inc., a nonprofit and advocacy organization doing grassroots work to magnify issues of sexual abuse in the Haitian community.

Marcelle’s involvement as an advocate

of Operations for Miss Black Florida US Ambassador Scholarship Pageant (2017), and more. Marcelle resides in Miami, Florida as a wife for 27 years to Robert Rouchon and mother of Kiana (26) and Phillip (21). Her mantra is to “speak up, even if your voice shakes.”

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District 38 Health Task Force, Director

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and Board Member of the Florida Senate

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NAOMI BLEMUR Resilient Naomi Blemur is an author, coach, and businesswoman, with combined 20-years, experience in Retail Management, Commercial Banking and Not-for-Profit Management. Her business acumen coupled with her passion for coaching and developing others is unmatched.

As a world traveler, she studied Business in the European Union in France, Business Management & Marketing in Spain, Language & Culture in Italy and Accounting & Economics in the United States. A lover of the sacred scriptures, Naomi studied theology for four years and is certified in Christian Education.

Hailing from the Big Apple, Naomi traded her single New York life for family life in the quaint city of North Miami, in 2015.

Naomi is a managing partner at BL Consulting and a philanthropic community leader, who believes in investing in others.

As Co-founder of Balancing Life, her purpose is to build and develop each of its

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distinct brands for global impact: Pearls of Wisdom is a global women’s network, organized to assist its members in establishing their voice and fulfilling their purpose; Vessels of Honor is a life skill program for youths 13-18, and its newly added co-working community; Balancing Life Workspace is leading the way, as the 1st affordable workspace in the city of North Miami.

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Marie P. Woodson Grounded Marie P. Woodson is a wife, mother, leader and community servant. She completed thirty-five years of dedicated service in County government. Her professional experiences, ranging from Assistant Department Director, Division Director, Manager, Supervisor, Counselor, Social Worker and much more‌ resulted in her commitment to helping others in her community.

Mrs. Woodson is the Immediate Past Chairwoman of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, the Board Chair of the Family Action Network Movement, City of Hollywood Crime Watch Coordinator, the Broward Regional Director for the Haitian-American Democratic Caucus of Florida, the Vice-President of the Haitian American Democratic Club, the League of Women Voters member and belongs so many other clubs and organizations.

She is the recipient of many awards, including Mayor’s Miami Dade County Employee of the Year Award, Women of Excellence Award, and Women of

House District 101.

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rently a candidate, running for State

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married with two children. She is cur-

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RUTH MIRVILLE Loving Ruth Mirville is a dynamic woman. She was born in Port-au- Prince, Haiti and immigrated to Miami. She is currently working as an office manager for a local health clinical where she oversees the daily operations.

She is the mother of a 12 year old son.

She is a great advocate for motherhood as she loves her family and try to maintain a balanced life.

As a mother she takes

prides to know that her son is her greatest source of joy and inspiration. She whole heartedly dedicates herself to any project she partakes. One of her favorite hobbies is to make wig for people with alopecia.

In the past, she has volunteered with many organizations including the Haitian American Professionals Coalition, Notre Dame Catholic Church and the Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida, Inc. In her spare time,

she enjoys dancing,

shopping and floral arrangement design.

She truly believes that motherhood is a gift

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Judge Lody Jean Courageous Judge Lody Jean was appointed

the Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

to the Miami-Dade County Court

From August 2004 to June 2012,

on November 16th, 2018. She

she served with the State Attor-

became the first Haitian-Ameri-

ney in Miami-Dade County, first

can woman to serve on the Mi-

as an Assistant State Attorney,

ami-Dade County Court. Born

and then as a Felony Division

and raised in Haiti to Lebanese

Chief. As a Deputy Chief, she

parents, she attended college

prosecuted homicide cases and

at the University of Miami where

supervised Assistant State At-

she double majored in Political

torneys. From June 2012 through

Science and International Stud-

the date of her Judicial Commis-

ies with a minor in Foreign Lan-

sion, she was in private practice

guages.

specializing in immigration and criminal defense with a focus on

She obtained her Juris Doctor-

deportation related matters.

recipient of the Haitian Lawyers

untary Bar organizations and a

Association law school schol-

past member of the Judicial Di-

arship. Also while in law school,

versity Initiative that is dedicated

she interned at the Legal Ser-

to the election and appointment

vices of Greater Miami work-

of qualified minority jurists to the

ing with a staff attorney on the

bench. She is a past director of

Haitian Citizenship Project. The

the Haitian American Chamber

program assisted those primar-

of Commerce of Florida, Sant

ily of Haitian descent applying

La Haitian Neighborhood Center

for naturalization. Judge Jean

and a Past President of the Hai-

also interned at the Third District

tian Lawyers Association.

Court of Appeal (3DCA), at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s

On April 17, 2020, Judge Jean

Office and Broward State Attor-

was elevated to the Eleventh

ney’s Office. While at the 3DCA,

Circuit Court by Governor Ron

Judge Jean was a summer clerk

Desantis. She made history as

for the Honorable Melvia Green

the first Haitian-American to

who was the first African Amer-

serve on that court.

ican woman to be appointed to

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While in law school, she was the

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elsie sauvagere Warrior

Elsie Sauvagere is a native of Haiti. She is married for over 30 years. She is the proud mother of four adult children and the grandmother of ten grandchildren. She is a wife, mother, role model and mentor for

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many others. Mrs. Sauvagere is an active member of her church. As her involvement in church grew, she become an advisory board member of different organization and groups.

She participates in multiple missions annually in the northern part of Haiti to provide healthcare kit and teaches the gospel to the prisoners.

Her passion is her family as she feels that her legacy must continue with the grandchildren. As someone who obtained her GED while in her 40s, she is an advocate for education. She empowers her family members to reach their highest potential in any endeavors.

As a healthcare giver, she provides safe and efficient care to help with optimum quality of life. She is the proud recipient of the “ President’s Choice� award from the Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida, Inc. (HANA) in 2013.

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Precile Lozama Overcomer Precile Lozama is one of the best cosmetologists and certification trichologist in Miami, Florida. Ms. Lozama is well loved by her customers & she is known to celebrate women of all ages. She is the founder of Women of Excellence (WOE) an organization that empowers women through conferences and other motivational activities.

She encourages women to live their best lives and live according to their values.

She is a founding member of the Man Dodo Humanitarian Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people in southern Haiti. She has served as President of the organization for the past 14 years where she supervises health fairs in disenfranchised towns and massive toy distribution of toys to children of the region at Christmas time.

For the past 13 years, Precile has led a group of stylists on both mother’s day and valentine to give free hair styling and makeover to women who are in shelters, battered and in prison. She currently serves as an instructor for the Miami Dade County Public School where she teaches cosmetology.

Precile is a graduate of Dudley Cosmetology University (DCU) with a master’s degree in cosmetology. She obtained her certification as

associated scalp problems. Precile Lozama owned and operated beauty salons for the past 30 years and is currently running P I Beauty Express, a full service salon and spa located in North Miami.

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of the hair, provides treatment for hair loss and

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(WTS). As such, she uses para-medical science

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A sister’s QUEST “Honoring My Brother”

BY KATIA PHILIPPEAUX

Losing a loved one is one of

faire and you’re spending your parents’ money

the hardest experiences one

comfortably. Those are the memories that you

must go through. We know

have when you think of being that age. I will

that it is inevitable to lose a

never have that. I will forever associate that stage

grand-parent or even a parent

of life with grief and planning a funeral for my

at some point in our life, but the

little brother. My brother, Robert, was 18 years

loss of a sibling is a different

old when he passed away from Epilepsy. He was

kind of pain. It is unimaginable,

a freshman in college with hopes of becoming

especially at the age of 21.

an entrepreneur. He always dreamt of opening

The age where college parties

a Kinkos and a car wash since they were two

and club hopping are major

businesses that were profitable. Even at 18, he

goals because you are finally

believed in becoming successful financially.

of the legal age to drink

Robert

alcohol. The time in your life

neurological disorder which causes seizures

when everything is laissez-

during his adolescent years. He would often have

was

diagnosed

with

Epilepsy,

a

seizures while sleeping and had no recollection of them. It was a challenging disorder for him and the entire family. He was always watched over carefully by family members, unable to play certain sports to avoid possible brain injuries and spent years taking medications to keep him from having seizures. Despite all of his challenges, he never gave up and insisted on not allowing the disorder to control his life. He was a young

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fighter and nothing stopped him from achieving his goals.

I remember when we were younger, all he ever wanted to do was drive. Obtaining a driver’s license was a challenge, as he had to be seizure free for approximately two years in order to obtain one. Unfortunately for him, he had quite a few seizures within that time period. My parents were against the idea, as their biggest fear of him

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having a seizure while driving was incomprehensible. Of course, I was for it, as I did not want the burden of being his chauffeur forever. Nonetheless, with his determination, he managed to follow the orders needed, including the green light from his neurologist, and got his license to drive. I admired his willpower. He was never discouraged, where I would have given up from the start. That was the type of person that he was: a loving, caring and doesn’t take no for an answer person. A true angel on earth.

One early morning in September 2009, I was awoken to a banging noise. Living in a townhouse at the time, I initially thought it was the upstairs neighbor doing construction work. But it was a little after 6 a.m., an odd time for that. The next thing I remember was dashing into my brother’s room next door. I found him seizing, hitting his head against the wooden border of the bed.

Early on, we were all taught the do’s and don’ts for when he would experience a seizure. I immediately put him on his side and made him as comfortable as possible.

Normally, the seizures would last a few minutes and he would go back to sleep, with no memory of what just occurred. However, this was different. He had trouble breathing and was not responsive to me.

He went on to have several seizures while waiting for the paramedics, during the ambulance ride and continued

a CT-Scan, a voice came over the speakers stating “Cold Blue, Code Blue in CT-Scan…” For the first time, my heart stopped. I felt like I was in a movie. At a point, I saw him being wheeled out of the CT-Scan room and into an open room in the ER, all while the doctor pumped over his chest. They spent over 20 minutes trying to get

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the seizures under control. While my brother was getting

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seizing. The doctors induced him into a coma to keep

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while in the Emergency Room. Robert would not stop

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him back to life, back to us. They revived him and he

In our Haitian community, myths overshadow the true

was in a coma for several days, but extensive testing

causes and effects of epilepsy. They strongly believe it

confirmed that he was brain dead. Robert was taken off

is an evil spirit and/or responsibility of a powerful force.

the machine and pronounced dead on September 8,

This lack of knowledge impedes an individual’s health

2009. That day changed my life forever.

and access to life-saving resources. It is our goal to

The loss of my only sibling, the only one to carry our

close this gap to ensure that people are educated and

family’s last name, impacted me harder than anyone

provided with the tools to battle Epilepsy head on. We

can imagine. I vowed to use my pain and transform it into

vow to work with other community based organizations

an energy to help others with epilepsy in hopes that no

and develop programs, publish important information

other family goes through what we experienced. For the

in Haitian-Creole and participate in community fairs and

past 10 years, my family and I have assisted several non-

events showcasing Epilepsy.

profit organizations, which have helped shape my vision

Although I no longer have my brother alive, I do have

and goals. On the 10th anniversary of Robert’s passing, I

the strength he gave me when I last held him that

launched the Robert Philippeaux Epilepsy Organization

morning and carry his spirit with me in everything that

(RPEO). It was founded to provide a platform and forum

I do. All of my life’s accomplishments are because of

to address Epilepsy and its devastating impact in the

him. Whenever I doubt myself, I think of his challenges

community. Our goal is to lead efforts, advocate and

and how he never gave up and neither should I. I will

provide resources locally and abroad.

continue to honor him and his legacy through RPEO.

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All of my life’s accomplishments are because of him. Whenever I doubt myself, I think of his challenges and how he never gave up and neither should I. I will continue to honor him and his legacy through RPEO.

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PASSION OF A YOUNG GIRL Taylor Moxey

Who is Taylor Moxey ?

to complain about a problem,

I am a 14 year old proud

be sure that you are or you

Bahamian

My

have the answer. I saw a need

father is from the Freeport

to help children in Haiti on a

Bahamas and my mother is

small island call Île-à-Vache.

from Miami Florida. I am a dual

I am building a library with a

citizen, Entrepreneur, Author,

multifunctional component to

Philanthropist

it where the children can learn

American.

and

dancing

among many other things.

and have fun.

You are such a phenomenal

What is your the

young lady. You have done

challenge with this project?

The

biggest

challenge

I

latest project?

have faced so far for this

Well, I’ve always had the

project is fundraising during

mindset

everything

this COVID-9 pandemic. We

anyone want to do or be is

had a huge fundraiser event

possible. My parents would

planned and everything was

always say to me, if you’d going

set which included the venue,

that

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many projects. What is your

biggest

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food, entertainment, auction pieces and most importantly donors. When everything was shutdown immediately, this affected so many people and fundraising has been a challenge.

What is your greatest strength?

My greatest strength is my ability to be optimistic. I honestly believe that everything always works out to my benefit in the end. I’m not a worrier or overly stressed out person.

I think I get that from my parents because they’re pretty easygoing.

“My greatest strength is my ability to be optimistic” What is your area of improvement?

I would say my weakness is that I always have super high expectations for myself and most of the people around me. I’m learning to be patient with others when their expectations don’t match mine.

What would you say to your older self 10-20 years from now?

that you are limitless” Anything else you want to add?

Yes!... we are making lots of progress on building this new library in Haiti and we would love your support. We are also about to start planning for our 7th new Library, which will be in the township of Soweto South Africa.

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Take chances, trust your heart and remember

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I guess I would say “ Enjoy every second of life.

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Wow ! I never been asked that question before.

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who is

NAOMI BLEMUR? I was born Naomi Leriche, to Haitian

were twelve, eleven, and ten years old.

immigrants, in Miami, Florida, and raised

Unprepared to say the least, God gave me the

in Brooklyn NY. I am a force, a voice, and

grace to raise two extraordinary ladies and a

a trailblazer. As a writer, I inspire others

talented young man, with special needs. Today,

to find their purpose and as a coach, I

the eldest of the two girls is an Assistant Principal

propel them into their destinies.

for a network of college-preparatory charter schools, in the United States, and the youngest

What inspires you?

is in her 2nd year of law school.

I am inspired by my relationship with Jesus Christ. He is the source of my

Tell us about the BL Brand

creativity, my style, and my flow - I am

Balancing Life is a 501(c)3 nonprofit established

his vessel.

to connect and empower success through academic, spiritual, emotional, and financial

What are you most proud of?

balance. We coach others on how to balance

I’m most proud of raising my three

their lives through our four pillars and gain

younger siblings. I began the journey

sustainable success. As an organization, we

when I was just 21 years old, and they

have three distinct arms that provide innovative solutions to our community and beyond: Pearls of Wisdom is a global women’s network with a mission to assist its members in finding their voice. Since its launch at South Beach Mondrian Hotel, in 2017, we have honored the achievements of 23 women in South Florida (in the areas of medicine, law, and media, to name a few) as well as 3 exemplary, communitycentered corporations. All honorees received

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the STAR award during our annual retreat & luncheon, which has become a premier event for women, family & friends.

Vessels of Honor is a unique life skills mentoring

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program for youths ages 13-18, with a great

in charting my own path through faith, education,

opportunity to explore language and culture

and financial stability.

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abroad.

Finally, our newly added, Balancing Life Workspace

What is your greatest strength?

is leading the way as North Miami’s 1st coworking

I am a courageous woman. No matter how difficult

space. This community hub offers flexible and

the challenge is, I don’t back down. I own my seat

affordable options for locals and is conveniently

at the table and encourage others to find theirs.

located downtown, minutes from city hall. Its bold and creative style is perfectly designed for

What is your greatest weakness?

freelancers, startups, creatives, and everyone in-

I am a stickler for detail. I like things to be done

between.

well, even if that means additional hours and or

Currently, our coworking community includes

recourses. There’s always a given standard, and I

several businesses: a real-estate broker, a non-

pride myself on exceeding it.

profit start-up, a mortgage broker, a stylist, and my boutique firm – BL Consulting, which provides

What would you say to your younger self?

accounting, tax preparation, branding & marketing

You are beautiful. You are worthy. You are enough.

solutions for businesses and public figures.

Your journey is going to be a dynamic one. It will be full of excitement, discouragement, adventure,

What attracted you to your cause?

losses, and triumphs, but do not be dismayed, in

I believe I was born to do what I do. It is not

the end, it will all work for your good. You got this!

something that I am attracted to, but it’s who I am. I am here to challenge those along my path

Is there anything else you would like to share with

- stretching them to maximum capacity and

us?

help them to recognize the potential that lies in

One of the greatest things you can do in life is to

balancing one’s life.

identify your purpose...your raison d’être. Knowing

What has been the biggest challenge in your life?

bliss; and thrust you into the most productive time

What did you do to solve this challenge on your

of your life. Once you find it, you cannot help, but

own?

invest in others - assisting them, to do the same.

The biggest challenge of my life is losing both

The sooner you identify your purpose, the sooner

parents by the age of eighteen. I learned to be

you will start living an abundant life. Lastly, life

self-aware and self-sufficient. I worked very hard

waits on no man - find your balance, travel, laugh,

on my personal development, to intentionally

explore..

Check out her new YouTube channel-BL Show with Naomi

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not become a statistic in America. I succeeded

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your “why”, will usher you into an unexplainable

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Yes“she”can

“GIM takes pride in highlighting 14 Haitian American women vying for political seats in Miami-Dade and Broward.

DR. FLORE LINDOR LATORTUE

NARNIKE GRANT

GEPSIE METELLUS

MIAMI DADE SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICT 7

SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY DISTRICT #9 (AT-LARGE SEAT)

COMMISSIONER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT 3

REP. DOTIE JOSEPH FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 108

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KETLEY JOACHIM COMMISSIONER, NORTH MIAMI BEACH GROUP 3

STEPHANIE S THOMAS

LINDA JULIEN

COMMISSIONER CITY OF MIAMI COUNCIL, DISTRICT 5

CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS COUNCIL, SEAT 5

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JUDGE PHOEBEE REBECCA FRANCOIS

SHEILA CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK

COUNTY COURT JUDGE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

US REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 20

STATE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 101

NANCY METAYER

FLORIDA STATE SENATE DISTRICT 35

COMMISSIONER CORAL SPRINGS SEAT 3

ASSAD NADIA

LUDMILLA DOMOND

COMMISSIONER LAUDERHILL SEAT # 3

MAYOR MIAMI DADE COUNTY

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MARSHA ELOI RELENTLESS

Thou shalt love thy neighbor

whether we acknowledge them

honest. Not all the time…right?

as

12:31,

or not. Take some time to reflect

Oh, did I tell you? Your journey

KJV). Many read this passage

on some of the relationships

to genuinely loving yourself will

from the Bible but pay more

you have with several people

require you to be honest with

attention

thyself.

M A G A Z I N E I M P A C T

(Matthew

“love

thy

in your life and analyze how

yourself with respect to who you

People

do

you treat them or vice versa

are and how you are with others.

not realize that there is a

how you allow them to treat

How else are we going to correct

prerequisite and that is to love

you? What if I tell you that the

mal-behaviors and destructive

yourself first. How can you love

treatment you have towards

habits within ourselves and set

another person unless you love

each other reflects each of you

boundaries

yourself? I hope that you will

individually? Always remember,

others?

find the courage to embark on

your behavior reflects you and

How often are we caught up

your own personal journey of

how you perceive yourself. Those

in filling the wants and needs

genuinely loving yourself as I

behaviors we have negatively or

of others and at the same time

did.

positively are projected on the

neglecting our own? I can say

What is Self-Love? Some may

other person. For the most part,

too many times that we can

say it is having a high level of

most of us have expectations in

count. We have become an

confidence or looking in the

our relationships.

enemy to ourselves. Our lives

mirror and feeling good about

What

the

are entangled in the business of

yourself. I agree that it can be

expectations you have in those

serving others and being there

all those things, but might I add

various relationships?

for others.

that Self-Love is also about the

Do you expect to be loved and

Now, I am not saying those are

relationships we have with each

respected?

expect

bad things. In life there must be

other. How are the dynamics in

others to be gentle, patient,

a balance. What I am saying is

those relationships? After all,

and kind with you? As well as

that we are running on empty

you know the saying “no man

you may have some of these

while

is an island”, or “no man was

expectations,

yourself,

emotionally and physically. We

created to be alone.” We are all

do you extend those same

continuously run around with

in a relationship of various levels

attributes to others? Let us be

the “YES” picket sign up. I am

neighbor”

G L O B A L

SELF LOVE

to

the

part.

are

some

Do

you

ask

of

accordingly

neglecting

with

ourselves…

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learning to say, “NO”, “I CAN’T, or

awareness. An awareness of who

“I AM NOT AVAILABLE!” Whew!!!

I am. I had to build the courage to

Trust me, those phrases get easier

be unapologetically me and be

Put

as you practice them in time.

willing to accept the disapproval of

thoughts. These negative thoughts

others who dare to stand against

of how you perceive yourself

Emotional dependency is like

me being me. You are not living

causes you to be hard on yourself,

being on an emotional roller

when you are in fear. God did not

especially when you fail. They are

coaster. I was living my life in the

give us a spirit of fear, but of LOVE,

unhealthy

mirror of what people thought

POWER, and a SOUND MIND (2

they are like weeds growing in

of me or what I perceived their

Tim. 1:7). I was merely emulating

your garden. I used to catalog

thoughts were of me. I wanted

what I perceived others wanted

all my failures and mistakes and

everyone to be happy with me.

me to be.

allow them to define my worth.

You would never know because

I am unique. I am fearfully and

I finally got tired of feeling so bad

it was hidden so well that people

wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).

over these negative encounters,

viewed me as this strong and

I have not perfected this yet, and

so I started watering and tending

independent woman. I used to

I do not know if I ever will, but my

to my garden (my mind). I daily

care so much about what people

lifelong goal is to daily build on

learned

think of me. Can we say…”BE

my emotional strength. I say this is

mind and my thinking. This is

DELIVERED

PEOPLE!”

a lifelong journey because we as

a gradual process of breaking

emotionally

women for the most part have this

years

dependent on others, you are

need or desire to be connected.

started to learn to treat myself as

pretty much looking for them to

If you have this instinctive trait

a loving friend or a loving parent

sustain your happiness. What if I

within

learn

toward myself. I practiced and

told you that you were operating

and

being

recited encouraging and positive

from a place of fear when you

emotionally

and

affirmations and became gentler

emotionally depend on someone?

maintain that balance. This life-

with my weaknesses. Let go of

You are afraid of that relationship

changing revelation to get rid of

the self-critical voices in your

being threatened and or afraid

this emotional dependency hit me

head. Let go of the shame you

of being rejected. Fear places

when I turned forty. Like Juanita

have of yourself and your pass.

you in bondage. This emotional

Bynum, “No More Sheets”, I was

BE SELFISH WITH YOURSELF…It’s

dependency is not only limited to

like, NO MORE LIES. I learned to

okay!!! Give yourself permission

your significant other but towards

listen to myself more. I learned to

to see the EXCELLENCE within

anyone, you have a relationship

trust my inner gut feelings about

you…flaws

with. It can be your children, your

things, situations, and people.

your strengths. Cultivate self-

parents, your friends, and even

I wanted to genuinely live in

esteem that is loving towards

plain old associates. I had to jump

authenticity. As I said, I have not

yourself. It is not selfish to honor

off this emotional roller coaster,

mastered or perfected this skill,

and

purge myself and embark on an

but I am glad that I have made a

say be intentional and SLAY your

emotional cleansing journey. I

start in this self-love journey to

EXCELLENCE!

started to develop a sense of self-

build on being more emotionally

you, practice

you

must

ways

of

independent

and

how

on

metaphorically

to

of “stinking

and

self-critical

all.

love yourself.

retrain

my

thinking”.

I

Celebrate

Girlfriend...I

M A G A Z I N E

are

check

I M P A C T

you

a

G L O B A L

When

FROM

independent.

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A Tête-à-Tête with New York Nurse during Covid-19 christel-ann augustin

Tell us a little bit about you?

with my parents and knew I wanted to take

My name is Christel-Ann Augustin

care of others, while making a difference in their

and I was born and raised in Rockland

lives. I wanted to give love to those stuck in

County, NY. I am a graduate of

the hospital while also being able to see them

SUNY Binghamton University with a

progress and get discharged. I addition, I choose

bachelor’s degree in Psychology and

nursing because of the endless opportunities

Dominican College with a bachelor’s

and exposure to all different specialties. It is filled

degree in Nursing. I am 26 years

with lifetime education and growth.

old and began my nursing career at the age of 23. I currently work with

How do you deal with someone who isn’t satisfied

pediatric patients, which I love, while

with your patient care?

also being a Family Nurse Practitioner

When a patient is being demanding I like to

student.

understand why they are acting that particular way before reacting. Often times, it is due to

Why did you decide on a career as a

stress. I like to alleviate those stressful factors by

nurse?

providing comfort and teaching. Once they are at

As a child, I was always exposed to

ease and feel as if they are understood properly,

the medical field. I would go to work

they tend to become less demanding.

How are you coping with the COVID-19 pandemic?

Working during the COVID-19 Pandemic has been extremely taxing on the mind and body.

One thing that helps me cope with work is my amazing/supportive

coworker

team.

They

make the worst nights more manageable and

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I M P A C T

M A G A Z I N E

reassuring. In addition, support from both my family and the Haitian American Nurses Association members of Hudson Valley play a huge part. There has been a form of togetherness in the mist of quarantine which has filled me with a lot of joy, hope, and appreciation. All in all, my motto is to stay positive through it all. I like to most importantly pray, stay busy, and exercise.

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“Have faith in God and all will follow” You mentioned that you contracted COVID-19, can

or snapchat, I really value the moments I have with

you share your experience with our readers?

each and every person I speak to. Ultimately praying

At the beginning of COVID-19 there was a lack of

keeps me grounded because God always points me

Personal protective equipment (PPE) in my current

in the right direction and places comfort and healing

hospital. In addition to that, rules on COVID-19 were

upon me.

lack of PPE in addition to being exposed to patients

go into nursing?

whom were deemed “clean”, but in fact tested

For anyone who is inspired to go into nursing I would

positive a few days after care was given from my

tell them never give up. You will find many obstacles

colleagues and myself.

and hurdles that come your way, but don’t let that deter you from your goal at hand. There is no one

What keeps you grounded?

way to become a nurse as there are many routes

During this pandemic it is important to keep your

available depending on the circumstance. I myself

sanity. I maintain balance in my life during this time by

did not become a nurse the traditional route as I got

maintaining my regular routine as much as possible. I

my first degree in psychology and then afterwards

like to workout at least 3-4 times a week as this helps

decided on nursing. Most importantly the sky is

me clear my mind providing mental stability. I also

the limit. Have faith in yourself and God and all will

like having conversations with my friends. Whether

follow. .

it’s through facetime, zoom, text, Instagram, email,

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What advice do you have for anyone interested to

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about the virus. I believe I contracted covid-19 due to

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constantly changing as no one really knew much

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.

Heart disease disrupts the proper blood flow to the heart.

It is estimated that 647,000 Americans die from heart disease yearly. Every 37 seconds someone dies from cardiovascular disease. The following are some of the several types of heart disease; arrhythmia, coronary heart disease (CAD), heart attack or myocardial infarction (MI) and heart failure.

Can you really prevent Heart Disease? Well, acLet’s talk about the two most common heart

cording to American Heart Association, you can do

diseases; Coronary Heart Disease (CAD) and

the following: lifestyle changes modification, quit

heart attack or Myocardial Infarction (MI).

smoking, manage your stress, improve you phys-

Someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds.

ical activity, maintain a healthy weight by loosing

abetes, obesity, poor diet, high blood pres-

monitor your blood pressure, monitor your blood

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Some of the signs and symptoms of cardiac disease include chest pain; chest discomfort; pain in the jaw, neck, or back; pain or discom-

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ness of breath. If you are experiencing the

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above symptoms you are most likely having a heart attack call 9-1-1 immediately.

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treatment options if you have other health issues,

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People with certain comorbidity such as di-

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extra pound, talk with your health care team about

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A chicago millennial

vantage point

Gaelle Pierre Padmanaban

Tell us about Gaelle?

studied for nursing boards and in 2005 became

Hello, my name is Gaelle

a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States. Her

Padmanaban and I am one of

efforts provided our family with opportunities

five children. I was born in Haiti

that greatly contributed to our successes.

and my family immigrated to the United States when I was

Why did you become a Nurse Anesthetist?

5 years old. My mom was a

After following in my mother’s footsteps and

nurse in Haiti, and when our

becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), I worked as

family came to the United

an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse for 4.5 years.

States in the early 90’s, my

My decision to pursue anesthesia came from

mother worked as a nursing

my desire to learn and have more responsibility

assistant for many years. While

as a healthcare professional. Before applying to

working this job and raising

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA)

us, she took a leap of faith,

school, I worked in the pediatric Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and I had several encounters with CRNAs. During that time, I began to understand the importance of their role in the operating room. I wanted to challenge myself and have more autonomy in the management of my patients. I also wanted a terminal degree in nursing. Today I am proud to be a Doctor of

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Find a mentor you can look up to.

How have you coped with managing the airway

allows me to step back and look at things in a

of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic?

different perspective. Things aren’t always going

Managing the airway of patients during this

to be perfect, but we always have the opportunity

pandemic has been challenging. Due to the

to appreciate our blessings; the more we do this

nature of what I do and this pandemic has given

the less we’ll complain.

many healthcare providers the opportunity to

step up into the roles we’ve been called to fill

If you have to change or go back to one moment

even during times of uncertainty. With things

in your life what would that be?

changing so quickly, it’s important to be flexible.

My mother passed away in 2017,

Some days have been tough, especially seeing

graduated CRNA school. If I had the ability to

healthcare workers lose their lives due to the

bring my mother back, I would. In the meantime,

effects of COVID-19. The best way I’ve coped

I know that I’ll continue to carry on her legacy and

is to be prepared. We completed simulations,

make her proud.

equipment. This has become imperative during

What advice can you give to Generation Z and

management of the patient airway during

the Millennials who are inspired to study Nurse

emergency situations.

Anesthesia?

Find a mentor. Make sure it’s someone you can

How do you balance your life?

look up to and who will be happy to guide you

The practice of gratitude allows me to shift my

through the process. Anesthesia school won’t be

focus to the blessings God has provided us. It

easy, but it’ll be worth it in the end.

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technique to don and doff personal protective

G L O B A L

which have been integral in reminding us proper

M A G A Z I N E

before I

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it’s not just hair

“

I take great pride in what I do.

Precile Lozama

I see that you are a certified Trichologist.

“

What is Trichology?

Doing hair is very personal and you have to

Trichology is the study of hair loss and scalp

maintain proper hygiene and distance. How

diseases

have you prepared for your clientele?

Do you have a line of hair product, if so what

Yes, getting your hair done requires close

is the name and where can people get it?

contact; however, with COVID-19, we’ve put

Yes I do. I named it Solutions 7. It is a unique

new safety measures in place, to protect our

blend of 7 oils.These oils create a formula

staff and our clients.

that smooths hair follicles, stimulates the scalp, strengthens the root of damaged hair

We’ve reorganized the layout of the salon

and promotes hair growth. You can pick up

to meet social distancing requirements

your order of Solutions 7 at PI Beauty Express

specified by the CDC. Each station has its

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own dryer, separated by a curtain, with a

place an order by phone at 305 469-1838

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M A G A Z I N E

How

is

your

business

coping

during

at a time, and it is by appointment only. I take

COVID-19?

great pride in what I do. We have taken these

The salon was closed for two months. We

measures and so much more, to ensure

just reopened on May 20th to what is now,

that we are adhering to the guidelines

our new normal. It

recommended by the health care experts

It is challenging, but

safety is my number one priority.

and other health organizations.

MAGGIE BLAISE

PERSONAL LIFESTYLE MANAGER AND CORPORATE CONCIERGE

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GIM