Diva's Diamonds Magazine May 2023

THERE IS SO MUCH I WANT TO DISCOVER ABOUT YOU IF YOU WOULD LET ME IN YOUR HEART.

Table of Contents

PDB of the Month

Queen Diva Bio

MAB 2023

Strength of A Woman

Podcast

Professional Services

Divine Voices Media

Diva's Diamonds April '23

Diva's Diamonds Book Club

PINK Diamonds Fitness Club

PINK Diamonds Dream

QUEEN

DIVA

THE WAY MY LIFE HAS BLOSSOMED SINCE KNOWING YOU IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PART OF FALLING IN LOVE.

Simone Biles-Owens

7x time Olympic Champion who recently married Jonathan Owens, the love of her life, is internationally known for speaking up about her mental health and wellness In July 28, 2021 she made a controversial decision to withdraw from the finals of the individual all-around competition, again citing mental health concerns. Although Biles performed a relatively scaled down routine with an easier double pike dismount in the beam final, she won the bronze medal. She called her bronze beam medal her most meaningful one, as she felt it symbolized her focus on mental health and her perseverance. Biles' decision to prioritize her mental health was generally widely praised and credited with starting a wider conversation about the role of mental health in sports.

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YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH.

Rev. Dr. Sonja Elise Freeman, EMBA, CTM "Queen Diva" Visionary/Founder

Musician, Multimedia Executive, Scholar, Fashionista, and Inspirational Influencer is the Producer/Star of off-Broadway acclaimed "Strength of a Woman: A Phyllis Hyman Tribute" celebrating 10 years of producing this amazing musical tribute this year 2013-2023.

She is an award-winning Scholar, Musician, Podcaster, Blogger, Model, Lyricist, Public Speaker, Pastor, and Beauty Queen as the Inaugural Ms. Achievement Barbados 2023 and will compete in the Ms. Achievement World 2023 Pageant in July 2023. A 2X

Alumna of Prairie View A&M

University and a Graduate Student at USC Annenberg

School of Communication and Journalism Master's in Communication Management.

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QUEEN DIVA

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QUEEN'S NOTES

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, PINK Diamonds!! It is May 2023! All month long I want to encourage you to become more aware of your mental health. Now more than ever with all of the negative energy and obstacles that come in our paths we must take the time daily to be more aware of our mental health Stress, Depression, and Fear seem to be the most common mental health attacks the world has faced since the Pandemic of 2019 I recommend that you take daily precautions to avoid the negativity

If you are experiencing any of the three mentioned mental health conditions I recommend that you ask for help and do not try to resolve it on your own There are so many qualified mental health professionals to assist you Please talk to someone and never think being alone or to yourself is a solution There is always someone in your life that you can talk to about what is on your mind I have been a Mental Health Advocate since 2012 working with the NAMI-National Alliance on Mental Illness and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with my OffBroadway Showcase "Strength of a Woman: A Phyllis Hyman Tribute." It's very important to me to educate all about taking care of their mental health

Queen Diva is a USC Annenberg School of Communication & Journalism Graduate Student

"It's very important to me to educate all about taking care of their mental health."

~Queen Diva

QUEEN DIVA

YOU DO NOT NEED TO LOOK FOR INNER PEACE

BECAUSE IT'S ALWAYS THERE YOU JUST HAVE TO TAP INTO IT.

Ms. Achievement Barbados 2023

I am the Inaugural Ms. Achievement Barbados 2023 and I will compete in July 2023 for Ms. Achievement World 2023 virtually. My platform is Black Music Preservation via The Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) music society with a mission to preserve Black music culture one record at a time. I decided to compete in this pageant because I am on a heritage journey of my Bajan roots My Great-grandmother Mrs Adelaide Barker Melrose came to America via Ellis Island in the early 1900s. I grew up around my Nana but I never asked her about Barbados as a child. I wish that I had asked her questions about her homeland. But I am determined to find out about my Bajan roots and I dedicate my title to her and my Grandmother Ms Edith Melrose who passed away in 2022. www divinevoicesmedia com

www.facebook.com/MsAchievementBa rbados23

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YOU DESERVE QUIET TIME, CANDLELIGHT BATHS WITH AROMATHERAPY, AND YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC HEARD THROUGH BOSE SPEAKERS!

Strength of a Woman: A Phyllis Hyman Tribute 10th

Anniversary 2013-2023

This year marks my 10th Anniversary of producing my loving Off-Broadway tribute to the Legendary Songtress Phyllis Hyman which has been supported by New Jersey Former Mayor of Atlantic City, Jersey, and present New Jersey Assemblyman Donald A.

Guardian, Former New York City

Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Former First Lady Chirlane McCray, The Hyman Family, The Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society and Friends of Phyllis Hyman! I am kicking off a fundraiser in May 2023 to produce a soundtrack album and documentary to be released in 2024! If you would like to donate towards these wonderful projects send to Cash App or Venmo: $divasdiamonds

QUEEN

DIVA

IRECOMMEND HAVING MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-INWITH

YOURCLOSEST FRIENDSONCE AWEEK!

DIVA'S

I moved my show to Anchor fm in 2022 and the dynamic is a bit different. It changed again this year in 2023 once they changed to Spotify for Podcasters. I truly enjoyed pre-recording my shows I am happy that more listeners are finding me on Apple Podcasts and Web Browers in the United States and Germany!

I talk about my favorite topics of music, fashion, life, career, entrepreneurship, business, travel, love, relationships, spiritual walk

BY QUEEN DIVA PODCAST

I would like to thank all who have supported me over the last 12 years. It has been an amazing experience of producing this podcast. The format has changed from being live with guests to being all pre-recorded and I speak for 15-18 minutes only It is more of a quick inspiring, empowering and encourage pick me up to either start your day or comfort you at the end of it. Please take a listen and be a supporter! You will be glad that you did! Love, Laughter & Light! QD

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" I love sharing wisdom to all who have an ear to hear words that will inpsire, empower and inspire them to become FLAWLESS!"

~Queen Diva

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QUEEN DIVA

THEREARESO MANYLAYERS TOYOUTHAN THEONEOR

TWOYOUHAVE BEENSHARING. IT'STIMETO DIGDEEPER ANDGROW.

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR JOB, CAREER, EDUCATION, SPOUSE, CHILD OR COMMUNITY SERVICE SO REST!

"Sharing your divine voice through life's changing journey."

QUEEN DIVA

TAKETHE VACATION,ASK FORTHERAISE, ANDSPEAKUP ABOUTWHATIS WEIGHINGON YOURMINDFOR YEARSFORNOW ISTHETIME!

DIVA’S

DIAMONDS FOR MAY 2023

May 2023 Diva's Diamonds:

Your mind is a terrible thing to neglect! You are the only person who can take the best care of YOU! You know yourself better than anyone and you know your body even more! Do not continue to ignore the signs that your body and mind is giving to you. Brain fog, tiredness, sleepiness, irritability, crankiness, resentment and anger all signs that you need a break from the foolishness you either have surrounded yourself with or neglect yourself and need more "Me Time" with yourself to rejuvenate! I know I am speaking to myself too During the month of May 2023 make the decision to take care of your mental health daily and continue for the rest of the year and beyond. I know you can do it. I believe in you. Happy writing! Just like a diamond you shine resplendently keep Diva's Diamonds close to your heart and know you are already FLAWLESS! I bid you love, laughter, and light!

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..you need a break from the foolishness you either have surrounded yourself with or neglect yourself and need more

"Me Time..."

~Queen Diva

"YOUR MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO NEGLECT!"

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DIVA'S DIAMONDS BOOK CLUB

This month I have decided to recommend one book to add to your bookshelves It's important to read and gain wisdom and knowledge We need to get back to reading books again Reading online is great and it is definitely best when you are traveling But there is nothing like opening a new book and reading the new pages Something about both

a new book smell and feel of the pages as well as a vintage book that has yellow pages, faded and full of character from years of people holding and reading the pages The book I want to recommend this month is "Emotional Self Care for Black Women" by Tiara Coleman I am actually loving Audible and listening to this book this month

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Diva's Diamonds Ultimate PINK Diamonds Collection Anthology by Queen Diva

QUEEN DIVA

THIS TIME I WILL DO WHAT I SAID I WILL DO TO GET MY MIND RIGHT AND THAT IS KEEP DRINKING WATER AND MINDING MY OWN BUSINESS!

I founded PINK Diamonds Fitness Club in 2017 on Facebook to share my progression towards getting fit. I started on April 1, 2023 my 60 day Fitness Challenge! My first month I realized I do not eat enough and I must add at least 30 minutes of exercise daily

This is going to be a slow learning process. But I'm up for the challenge. This year I am determined to get back down to my college size of 10-12.

I got my scale out of storage and I will plan my daily fitness routine for May 2023 Stay tuned for my progression! You can email me at sef@divinevoicesmedia com I would love to know your fitness goals, workout tips and any challenges you may be encountering I will also have guest fitness experts to share everything from exercise routines to to vitamin supplements

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PINK Diamondss Fitness Club Logo Fitness never stops!~Queen

QUEEN DIVA

DO NOT BE DISTRACTED BY UNNOTICEABLE RESULTS BECAUSE WHAT YOU ARE WORKING TOWARDS TAKES TIME.

PINK Diamonds Dream

PINK Diamonds Dream is a mentoring and coaching firm for creatives. I remember when I was younger I really wanted a mentor or a coach to help me with my aspirations to become a singer and fashion model. Although I studied Fashion Merchandising and Design during undergrad and I worked with many musicians as well as fashion designers I really wished I had a mentor to help guide me at the beginning of my career.

I have been very blessed to help the career of musicians, beauty queens, and models over the last 30 years. It is my way of giving back to my younger self by consulting online or in person worldwide.

If you would like to contact me for an hour consultation at 832 412 7678 or sef@divinevoicesmedia.com or www.divinevoicesmedia.com