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ARTICLE TITLE | BY AUTHOR MAKING QUEEN SIZE MOVES
FROM THE DESK OF Tawana Blassingame Founder & Editor in Chief
Welcome to the January 2019 issue of Queen Size Magazine. Where is the time going? I want to talk to you a little bit about support. We very proudly use the hashtag #WeSupportOurIndustry; whether we get it, we still give it. But this is not about THAT; this is about YOU. Many people complain about the lack of support they get they get from their friends and families. If your family and friends support you, great, but think of where that leaves you in terms of comfortability. You are comfortable talking to them about your business; they are supporting you because it’s you. You don’t need to sit in front of them (most of the time) and explain your business like you would need to do with a stranger or other business individual. Being an entrepreneur is an uncomfortable experience sometimes. It is scary to take that leap, but it is not impossible and can be very rewarding. Believe in yourself enough to be able to explain to people why they too should believe in you. So don’t worry too much about your family and friends supporting you. Don’t allow that to discourage you. I have found in my journey that in my journey it’s the ones that I don’t know that cheer for me the loudest. And I am perfectly fine with that. I want to wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year . As with every issue, I truly thank each and every person that had a hand in making Queen Size Magazine possible. Thank you for making us the number one publication for 2018. Without your love, support and contributions we would not still be here. Be blessed and remember to be a blessing as well.
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MAKING QUEEN SIZE MOVES
MASTHEAD TAWANA BLASSINGAME CEO/Editor In Chief PHILIP DREW Executive Director & Director of Photography MEESHA ANN Executive Director & Fashion Editor JONNA CAPONE PR/Fashion Director SHEENA POSTELL Social Media Director LAWANDA SANYANG Beauty Editor EYANI COUTURE House Designer FLAVORS OF FULLNESS House Designer
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: CRYSTAL CARMEN MARCO MAYS (SIR ICON)
Photographer | Philip Drew @pdrewphotography Model | Vanessa Mays @iamvmays MUA | Tjamieka Wilson @cdiamondscosmetics Designer/Stylist | Eyani Couture @eyanicouture Accessories/Styling Assistant |Devin Arnold @theplussizegroupie
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CONTENTS FEATURED STORY
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VANESSA MAYS ON WHY AGENCIES ARE NOT FOR EVERYBODY By QSM
HEALTH AND FITNESS
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KEEPING HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS By STATEPOINT
08 PUNCH IT UP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON By FAMILY FEATURES
BEAUTY&FASHION
10 MODEL SPOTLIGHT: RAE NICOLE By QSM
14 TIPS FOR DEALING WITH DAMAGED HAIR
MODEL SPOTLIGHTS
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By STATEPOINT
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MODEL SPOTLIGHT: SHERITA IVORY By QSM
26 MAKEUP MUST HAVES FOR BEGINNERS By QSM
BUSINESS
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A HEALTHY WINTER READY 38 CREATE HOME By FAMILY FEATURES
SPOTLIGHT: AQILA 40 ENTREPRENEUR “MIMI” BENJAMIN By QSM
SPOTLIGHT: LATOIA 46 ENTREPRENEUR VALENTINE By LAWANDA “LALA FACES” SANYANG
THE BIG AND TALL OF IT; THE BODY 48 ON STRUGGLE IS REAL By SIR ICON
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