Huami Magazine March 2015

huami Durham Nativity School: Daring To Dream Big

March/April 2015 Volume 4 Issue 1 FREE

Premier Cakes Of Raleigh

Dr. Willie Hooker

DCD Communications

A Full Service, Family Based Landscape Design Company Commercial, Residential & Industrial

336-558-7814

www.godswaylandscaping.com

Follow Us For Savings & More!

Emergency Tree Service Landscape Design & Maintenance Lawn Maintenace Tree Removal Tree Pruning Snow Removal Stump Grinding Pressure Washing

Tomorrow Promises A Second There Are No If, Ands, Or ButsAudition About It! A LetterFrom from the A Letter TheEditor Editor

“If you don’t start none, then there won’t be none!” This affirmation What if tomorrow didn’t arrive? All of your plans, hopes has been announced in many of life’s arenas. This is also the thought and dreams wouldn’t have a street to park on. What if that comes to mind when I try to understand why some individuals everything that you decided put off until tomorrow never achieve and why others do not. Iftowe never try anything different happened?

There would be no reason to save for a rainy or even slightly more difficult than what lies in our comfort zone, and you sparefrom someone the trouble of enhance making and weday, ultimately robcould ourselves experiences that can promises.

What if your last opportunity seemingly expired make our lives more interesting. It is also just as important for one to today? would you do? finish whatWhat we start, because the true lesson and message may not be revealed until the journeys’ completion.

I’ve been told that I often seem like I do too much.

Honestly, I feel like am not doing enough and a firmI can only As I look forward andI continue to dream about theI’m future, reflect on where I came from.

My life at times can sound an old believer in knowing that God wouldn’t put anythinglike on me gospel “I’vehandle. had hillsIto climb, andwonder battles to fight. thatsong.

I couldn’t sometimes how lifeThere wouldhave been good times and a whole lot of bad ones as well, but through be if I chose to sit idle and accept what it presented to me. Iit all...” likefound I said,that an old However most important thing have to gospel be verysong. boring.

In my the opinion, opportunity that out in myisn’t memory is how never stopped dreaming. Not is stands a blessing that afforded toI everyone.

A challenge every dream has come true and some probably never will, but the true to me is an adventure. What is the worst that can happen? blessing is having the ability to dream and the wisdom to act If I do nothing, I fail, and if I try I don’t, but instead learntowards fulfilling them. something new about myself. Relinquish your pride and in return acquire life.

I think one of the reasons why most individuals don’t dream is because of our fear of failing or being rejected. Rejection can be The best merejection happened someone painful and tearadvice away ever at ourgiven ego. to Yet, canwhen also afford us an told me to tomorrow happenI believe today. that In doing opportunity tomake grow my from the experience.

God issoalso I have pressed mywe way throughWill doors with key thatinonly watching to see how respond. we sit anda wallow our mess, hope provided.

I have also learned the difference between or get over it and dream on. It all comes down to how determined and what blesses me with how badGod do we really want it. and what life can burden me with

as well. I compare it to knowing when to be confident and when to be quiet, because If your goals or aspirations do not someone maytime, get itdon’t confused work out the first fall to pieces.

Everything will be fine with being arrogant.

because tomorrow is the first day of your second audition.

You may have Make you tomorrow stumbled or forgot a line during your happen today, but most firstimportantly one. That’s make fine. Change your it count. delivery changeand your mind Life isbut butdon’t a whisper because dreams are a gift we must put ourselvesfrom in a God andposition will onlyto become a reality hear what it isif we see them through from conception to telling us. completion.

Terry L. Watson Terry L. Watson Editor/Founder 4

HuamiMagazine.com HuamiMagazine.com

March/April 2015 November/December 2014

www.huamimagazine.com Editor In Chief

Terry L. Watson Alana Allen - Deputy Editor Writers

Tonya Dixon Terry L. Watson Alana Allen Jeuron Dove Photographers

Perfect Lenz Photography Shaw Photography Group Still Shots Photography

Howard GaitherPhotography Photography Who Shotya Layout

Mykel Media Company Linda Bennett

mykelmedia@yahoo.com (336) 340-7844 HUAMI MAGAZINE is published quarterly by the Mykel Media Company. Any reproduction of any portion of this publication is prohibited without written permission from the publisher prior to doing so. Mykel Media doesn’t accept responsibility for statements made by individuals featured or advertisers. Comments concerning this publication may be submitted to the editor by E-mail at terrywatson@huamimagazine.com terry.editor@yahoo.com or to Mykel Media Company, LLC P.O. Box 20102 Greensboro, NC 27420 HUAMI MAGAZINE 2015 All Rights Reserved 2014 All Rights Reserved

On The Cover

Howard Gaither PhotographyGroup Photo

by Shaw Photography

Want To Advertise? Call (336)340-7844

CONTENTS

Premier Cakes of Raleigh

22

March/April

Marsha Daymon

16

Dr. Reba Kennedy

2015

20

Also Inside..........................

The Human Race

6

The Traveling Tutus Take Center Stage

7

First Child Developmental Center

12

Kingdom Life Int’l Ministries

14

Spring 2015 Makeup Trend

34

Business Or Expensive Hobby

38

Where Did The Time Go?

43

Reliable Home Care Services Sean Foster

Gloria Mitchell

Apostles Wayne & Regina McNeil Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa Ronald Smith

DCC Communications

The Durham Nativity School

Demetra Moore

8

36

Dr. Iris Spencer

March/April 2015

24

HuamiMagazine.com

Dr. William Hooker

26 5

The Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Inc. is always looking for ways to raise money for our programs and services offered to those who have been victims of domestic violence.

This year for the first time ever the foundation will be participating in the 2015 Human Race event held in Greensboro, NC. The Volunteer Center has managed The Human Race since 1994, and about 30 Human Races take place across the country each year. The race is a 5k walk or run that allows participants to raise money for their favorite nonprofit in the area. About 100 nonprofits form teams and recruit members to fundraise for their foundation’s missions. This year marks the 21st annual Human Race and so far the race has helped raise $4.2 million dollars for local nonprofits. Participation in the race is free unless you plan to run competitively in which case it is $25 to be timed.

The race will take place on Saturday, April 18, at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex. Parking is free, gates open at 9 a.m. and the race begins at 10 a.m.

The Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that offers programs and services to victims of domestic violence. Every 15 seconds someone in the United States is battered. Our participation in this year’s Human Race is to help raise money for our foundation to help lower that devastating number of victims on a local and state level. Our programs and services are free of charge and have helped many in past years. We have hopes of keeping these services free to victims and to help make a brighter future for all those affected by this social issue, but we need your help. If you’re interested in becoming part of the Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation’s Human Race team, you can join at www.thehumanrace.kintera.org/sdjfnc. Donors can make monetary donations for our foundation to help further our programs and services for victims.

Did you know? - One in four women and one in seven men will be victims of severe violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

- Black women experience intimate partner violence at rates 35 percent higher than white women. - Every day three women are murdered by a current or former male partner in the U.S. - Intimate partner violence is the leading cause of female homicide and injury-related deaths during pregnancy. h

Elder Abuse: DO NOT Be A Hostage!

Reliable Home Care Services Most people want to stay in their home and live as independently as possible. It is for this reason that many people with disabilities choose in-home personal care services. Personal care services provide non-medical hands-on assistance with activities of daily living for older adults and adults living with disabilities or other chronic conditions. A home care worker helps individuals to bathe, dress, eat, and navigate a range of other daily tasks. In essence, the home care worker does tasks for the individual that they are unable to do for themselves independently because of disability due to disease, trauma, or the natural progression of aging.

Often times, the home care worker and the client develop a close relationship. There are many pros to developing a close relationship with your home care worker. However the “closeness” could potentially break the line of communication and cause you to lose perspective. As a client, it is important for you to remember that the home care worker is there to provide a service to you on behalf of the agency they are working for. Do not be afraid to make a change or request a new home care worker if you feel there is friction.

The best home care workers are compassionate, honest, and professional.

They are able to be honest without being defensive. And, many of them go above and beyond the call of duty. When they do this, it is OK to show gratitude and appreciation for their willingness to assist you during a crisis however it is important to return to normalcy. “Bonuses” should not become a part of the norm. While the best home care workers appreciate positive feedback, they can do their jobs without it.

Do not become a hostage to your home care worker. If you need clarification in regards to your plan of care and what’s expected from your home care worker contact your home care agency right away. h

6

Achieving Goals And Dreams Through Purpose & Prosperity

By Alana Allen CEO and founder, Shaunielle Foster of Footsteps to Follow has set out to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities such as juvenile diabetes, sickle cell anemia, ADHD and many more. Based in Greensboro, N.C., the mission of Footsteps to Follow is to cultivate strong, confident and driven children with special needs from the ages of two to 18. Established in 2010, the organization has been committed to guiding and supporting children in the program and their next footsteps.

Under Foster’s leadership, she has contributed significantly to the needs of children in North Carolina. Especially through the organization’s signature fundraiser, the Traveling Tutus; an initiative that raises funds to pay medical expenses for children with various diseases. In May 2014, the fundraiser started off as a way to support traveling expenses of children with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) to and from Canada for medical treatments. OI is a genetic bone disorder characterized by fragile bones that break easily; it is also known as Brittle Bone Disease. The fundraiser in its first year helped 19 children locally with this disease.

“When we first started, we set out to support a young man with OI that was wheel chair bound; it was a way for us to alleviate the family’s stress and help make a difference,” says Foster. “A lot of families are struggling due to limited resources and the lack of insurance. It is key for us that we help those in need, and provide support along the way.”

Since the debut of the Traveling Tutu fundraiser, Foster has been busy making tutus and making strides in raising awareness on this amazing cause. Using her marketing skills, she has found various ways to promote the fundraisers and has found success in sharing photos to bring attention to this effort. She has made tutus for birthday parties, pageants, 5K races, fashion shows, ballet recitals and new moms. The Traveling Tutus offers a variety of selections and sizes for newborns, toddlers, children and adults. Tutus can be custom-made and tailored in short maxi or full maxi style.

Looking to Buy, Sell, or Invest in Real Estate

Footsteps to Follow is also involved in other programs in the community such as Kids Care for Kids at Cone Health and providing gifts to children at additional hospitals, agencies and hospices. The organization also sends monthly contributions to the Lion’s Heart Foundation that supports children with OI.

James Davis

Contact Realtor/Broker Keller Williams Realty North 336 681-8653 email james.davis@kw.com online www.jamesdavisreal.com

On Sunday, April 19, 2015, the Traveling Tutus will take center stage at Footsteps to Follow Spring Fashion Show – Frozen to Golden. The event will take place at the Clarion Hotel Airport in Greensboro from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and all proceeds will go towards children in need. There will be performances, spoken word, dancing, singing and most important fashion. “This is a great opportunity for all children to have a chance to be who they are, be confident, showcase their personality while having fun at the same time,” says Foster.

In the future, Footsteps to Follow is looking to establish a headquarters that is a safe haven that offers tutoring, dance classes and a facility that is wheel chair accessible. For more information about the Traveling Tutus and Footsteps to Follow, visit www.footstepstofollow.weebly.com h

March/April_ 2015

HuamiMagazine.com

7

DCD Communications

The Newest Player In Communication Services

By Tonya Dixon Photos by Howard Gaither

W

ithin seven short months DCD Communications has opened four offices and has become the second largest DirecTV dealer on the East Coast. It’s an amazing feat and practically unheard of for such a young company.

DCD Communications is an independent, local dealer that primarily offers DirecTV cable packages to qualified customers, as well as Century Link, AT&T Uverse and Exceed internet services. With offices in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Thomasville, Charlotte and Fayetteville, DCD Communications has what it takes and does what it takes to please every customer. It’s no wonder they have a 97 percent customer satisfaction rate.

Dontay Mitchell and Deon Foulks are the dynamic duo behind the flourishing company.

Both Mitchell and Foulkes provide a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Mitchell is the self-proclaimed people person and has managed several successful businesses. Foulks’ excellent track record working for a DirecTV competitor attracted the attention of a DirecTV manager who was convinced Foulks would make a superb dealer. Both Mitchell and Foulks recognized the enormous opportunity and decided to launch the communications company.

Services are provided by expert, certified, qualified and trained technicians who have the knowledge to get the job done right the first time.

Mitchell says anything the national provider offers, DCD can offer, with what he calls an added bonus.

“We are able to offer everything DirecTV is able to offer. They won’t give you anything more or less [than we can],” Mitchell says. “It’s just that with us if something happens we’re able to get to you a lot faster. You don’t have to go through the ropes.

Normally, if you have a problem you will have to call a 1-800 number. You end up one place, and then they transfer you here and there. You don’t have to go through all of that with us. Additionally, you may discover you’re not getting fixed what you thought

8

HuamiMagazine.com

MarchApril

2015

Want To Advertise? Call (336)340-7844

GREENSBORO GREENSBORO 624-E Guilford College Road Greensboro, NC 27409

CHARLOTTE

WINSTON SALEM 3500 West Mill Road Ste. 43 Winston Salem, NC 27103

FAYETTVILLE CHARLOTTE 9700 Research Drive Charlotte, NC 28262

WINSTON SALEM FAYETTEVILLE 4424 Bragg Blvd.

Fayetteville, NC 28303

THOMASVILLE 118 Highland Avenue Thomasville, NC 27360

9

DCD’s first month in operation netted 9 sales.

By the second month the company had “72 New Sales and Customers”

“We are able to offer everything Directv is able to offer.

They won’t give you anything more or less than we can”.

Dontay Mitchell 10

you were getting fixed. With us, you call our customer service department and we can get to you within 24 hours. I compare them (the national provider) to a large church. They don’t know you’re there, but they will take your money.”

DCD Communications promises to care for the customer from start to finish including sales to installation to addressing any equipment issues. Moreover, customers will enjoy the fact that they are dealing with a local customer service department that better understands any pertinent local issues.

DCD’s first month in operation netted nine sales, by the second month the company had 72 new sales and customers. Along with expert leadership, a tremendous product and excellent service, the company’s rapid growth is due in large part to Dwayne Crutchfield. A former director of sales for ADT, Crutchfield joined the DCD team and helped develop the company. He was a significant catalyst behind the company’s swift expansion. He’s currently the director of sales for all DCD offices and is surpassing company goals nearly as quickly as they can be set.

Although a great deal of DCD customers are residential, more and more commercial companies are recognizing the benefit of partnering with a local dealer. Not only that, but the company is actively seeking various businesses to partner with for showcases and advertising The possibilities are virtually limitless for DCD as well as potential clients. Mitchell says even if a customer cannot qualify for DirecTV services he knows the company can offer comparable services through its other providers. In addition, the company understands the local areas and which services will provide the best service geographically.

Moreover, DCD Communications is just as excited and interested in investing into the communities it serves. A native of Guilford County, Mitchell understands the need for jobs and job training. He believes by expanding DCD he is in turn expanding the potential job pool for the areas increasing unemployment population.

“We are always providing jobs. That’s money for rent, Christmas and mortgages. It’s just a way of giving back. So even though we are doing well as a company, we are also proving jobs for the community,” he says. “We want people to call us and ask for job opportunities. We are always looking for sales reps and technicians.”

The passion the company has for enabling a sustainable workforce is just as strong as the passion it has for growing a viable and contending business. DCD’s nature is to welcome, train and educate individuals who may have difficult or less than perfect backgrounds.

Mitchell says they often consult with community workforce agencies and invite them to send their clients to be trained for various positions. Even during summer months, the company is dedicated to offering internships and part-time jobs in some capacity to high school and college students.

It’s safe to say DCD Communications is an exceptional company with an exceptional standard for its employees, as well as the communities it serves. As Mitchell puts it, “If employees are happy then you have a successful company.” Nevertheless, he knows that it takes the coming together of many different variables for success, including always putting God first. He says if God wasn’t in it, it wouldn’t work. It’s most certainly working, so much that the company has sights on tackling Atlanta, Ga. next for expansion.

There’s only one thing Mitchell makes sure everyone knows and understands: calling local is always best, so instead of calling DirecTV, call DCD Communications. h

11

Gloria Mitchell Children First Developmental Center

By Alana Allen Photos by Mykel Media Company, LLC

C

hildren First Development Center is a facility that is committed to putting children first in all things. It is an inviting atmosphere where children, parents and staff can experience a warm and loving environment. It is also a developmental center where teachers and caregivers promote children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development by providing interesting materials and experiences. In addition, it encourages children to explore and experiment using resources in different ways.

Children First Development Center began in October 1998, in High Point, N.C. and later relocated to Greensboro in November 2009. The directors and founders of the day care center are Gloria Mitchell, executive director and Dontay Mitchell, marketing director. The center offers summer camp programs for children ages five through 12, state approved developmentally appropriate curriculums for infants through pre-kindergarten. In addition, they also offer tutoring sessions and art classes.

Gloria explains that she loves it when she walks into the center in the morning and the children began to greet her with hugs and good mornings. “It always makes my day regardless of what I may have to face that day. God always uses the children to remind me of how grateful we should be,” she says. “Also, I love to observe the children with their teachers while they are focused on learning through exploring, playing and experimenting.”

The Mitchells are inspired daily by trusting and believing in the Lord with all of their hearts and learning to not lean on their own understanding, but fully relying on the Lord.

Through their faith, they have been given the opportunity to serve and to be givers.

The center has provided quality care for more than 10 years and has maintained a four-star program with reports of high scores of children entering school. The program has also provided scholarships to three families and has provided jobs and affordable daycare to parents.

Some of the challenges the center has faced in the past is keeping up with the economy and meeting the demands of the community. However, with their strong faith and perseverance their main goal is to keep God first in whatever they plan to achieve. They also remain focused on keeping the children and parents first in their facility.

“The success of the children in our center is very important to us. As an elementary educator, I have learned that the foundation plays a major role in a child’s life,” says Gloria. “I believe the foundation for infants, toddlers and preschoolers are critically important to their success later in life. I believe what children learn between birth and the time they start kindergarten lays the foundation for their learning and development for years to come.” h

Children First Developmental Center 131 Manley Avenue Greensboro, NC 27407 www.children1stdc.com 336-292-6000

13

Apostles

Wayne & Regina McNeill

Perseverance Pays Off Kingdom Life International Ministries

W

By Tonya Dixon - Photos by Lashonda Crawford

hat do you do when you know God is telling you to do something, but you’re not quite sure what that something is? The answer is prayer and more prayer. That’s exactly what Wayne and Regina McNeill did when they were faced with the same perplexing situation. They knew God was leading them in a new direction in ministry, but everything else was a bit fuzzy. There were many more questions than answers.

Married for 23 years, the McNeills have been a ministry power couple for nearly the entire time. After marriage, they almost immediately fell into ministry leadership. Their passion and anointing was undeniable. God was proving himself and faithfully blessing within the outreach ministry they presided over. The worship center they were a part of had a significant membership of well over 2,000 and was growing. The McNeills were comfortable and benefitted from the bountiful resources of the church they attended. Nevertheless, they discovered God was calling them beyond the confines of their comfort zone. They were unsure of exactly where they should be, but they were completely confident God would reveal his plan in due time. In the meantime, they remained dedicated to praying, fasting and waiting on His command.

“It all started under our spiritual father, Apostle William T. Ford. Beginning as a small outreach under his ministry, we sought to bring hope, healing and restoration to broken people, marriages and families,” Apostle Wayne says. “God began dealing with us about branching out and starting our own ministry. We were released by our pastor [to begin the work].”

14

HuamiMagazine.com

“We went on a 21-day Daniel’s Fast. We knew we were going to start our ministry, but we just didn’t know where,” Apostle Regina says. “When we ended the fast we were on our way to a Veteran Affairs (VA) hospital and I asked my husband if he thought WinstonSalem was the area? He said no. However, we stopped in Greensboro. My husband went out to get some things and I stayed in the hotel room. When he came back he said the Lord had spoken to him. God had spoken to me as well in the room. This would be the place. We were on one accord and we both knew it would be Greensboro.”

The curious issue about the McNeills’ situation was that they didn’t know anyone in Greensboro. They were completely out of their element and completely isolated. Their roots, family, friends and nearly everything else were in Fayetteville, N.C. Regina likens it to the same situation of Abraham in the Bible. She says God revealed that he was going to take them away from everyone they knew. They were not to look back. Everything he had for them required moving forward and completely trusting in him.

The joy of serving the Lord and being obedient was like none other. They were certain of their call and already knew God to be faithful. Within a week, they had a date, found a house and Wayne was able to transfer his job to a Greensboro office. They began spreading the word about their new ministry, secured a location in a hotel and commenced to having worship services.

Fast forward eight years, Apostles Wayne and Regina are humbled to be celebrating with their church family--Kingdom Life International Ministries—growth and expansion.

They are now reaping the benefits of answering the call from God so many years ago; not only answering the call, but remaining faithful and consistent. Despite countless obstacles, limited resources and even days of doubt they remained convinced God would provide for their every need. Even when everything around them screamed give up and go back.

“We felt overwhelmed many times. We even thought maybe we didn’t hear God correctly. We were challenged financially, spiritually and emotionally,” Apostle Wayne says. “All we had was the word of God and we stood on the word. When we were discouraged God used our own children to challenge and encourage us. At times when we wanted to go back to Fayetteville the children would say, no we want to go to our church.

We didn’t even have any members at the time.”

The fact that they didn’t have any members didn’t stop Apostle Wayne from preaching like the room was full of people. Apostle Regina says on the outside someone really would have thought there were others there, but the fact of the matter is that it was just the family. They can look back now and laugh at their lean beginnings. She and her sons were the praise team, deacons, greeters, stewards and everything else.

One visit will change your life forever

The flourishing ministry they now shepherd is the result of their faithfulness and dogged determination to simply do what God called them to do. After growing out of nearly four different facilities, Kingdom Life Ministries is impacting the community by impacting the family. “God has given us a mandate for family and to structure the church according to his plan because God is for family,” Apostle Wayne says. He says somehow the body of Christ has gotten it twisted. “It’s God, family, then church. People don’t know how to live and balance church and family. We believe in enjoying life and restoring marriages and family. Kingdom life is about life and living it abundantly.”

Practicing what they preach, the McNeills take a day of the week to devote strictly to their own family. Even though their three sons, Dwayne, Dejon and Diavanni, work within the ministry, they all understand the importance of life outside of the ministry and connecting with each other.

Members and visitors often comment on the refreshing transparency of the McNeills and their consistency in and out of the church walls. Relevancy is very important, but no matter what, the word of God is never watered down. Church ministries such as the Flames of Fire (the marriage ministry), the youth ministry and leadership training, are only a few of the numerous opportunities for church members to connect with God, each other and the community. While expansion is good and expected and the vision is to accomplish more in outreach through a Christian academy and various transition homes, above all else, offering a solution of healing to broken people is the desire of not only the McNeills, but it is the heartfelt mission of Kingdom Life Ministries International. h

Kingdom Life International Ministries 100 Longale Street - Greensboro, NC 27409 (336)772-0394 or (336)500-8998 email: klim_greensboro@yahoo.com Follow Us On Facebook: Apostle Wayne-Regina ServiceTimes: Sunday Morning Worship @ 10am Bible Study & Intercessory Prayer (Wednesday) @ 6:30 pm -8:00 pm

15

Marsha Daymon

One Step Forward Outreach

By Tonya Dixon - Photos by Terrius Mykel Photography

I

n 2006, Marsha Daymon started One Step Forward—a group home for adults with mental retardation. Over the course of the next four years she added independent housing services for adults with mild disabilities. The business has since been renamed One Step Forward Outreach, Inc. The company is able to link people to resources within the community that will benefit their specific diagnosis, including various day programs, CNA care, three daily meals, housing, medication reminders, socialization skills and any other general needs of clients. If Daymon is unable to adequately provide a solution to a need she has the ability and network to link to a provider that can sufficiently meet the need.

Although Daymon’s company has grown to a point where she can employ others to handle the day-to-day operations, she still maintains a very hands on approach. She often spends the night at the homes and works with the clients on the weekends doing activities and simply interacting with them as much as possible. She is fiercely protective of not only the business itself and making sure everything is handled properly, but she makes sure the needs of each client is met with excellence and is treated with dignity.

“I want to make sure my homes are being maintained and make sure my clients are being taken care of,” she says. “I don’t have to do it, but I do it because I want to make sure things are running right. Yes, I work all the time in my houses.”

Additionally, Daymon has continued as an employee for the assisted living company she originally worked for. She says it’s all about having a plan so that she is able to get to where she needs to be.

One Step Forward Outreach is certainly capable of providing superior care for adults with various disabilities, but Daymon admits most of the individuals her company serves – approximately 90%-- have a dementia diagnosis. It’s certainly not by happenstance that she works so well with this certain sector of society; rather she recognizes it as her passion and purpose working together.

“Families don’t know how to cope with it. I am a firm believer that the best way to deal with a person with Dementia is the environment in which you place the person. They have to be in a calm and structured environment and you have to be in their world,” Daymon says. She has extensive training and hours working with dementia patients, but a great deal of what she knows has simply come from being around adults with the debilitating disease and learning their lives. Additionally, Daymon is a state sanctioned trainer that can teach/train adults with Dementia to families, assisted living facilities, providers and community organizations.

Continued on next page

17

Daymon admits she always wanted to open her own business, but she wasn’t quite sure what type. She had a consistent and extensive background in human resources, but she always felt a nudging toward a different path, but her training was very limited in other areas. When the assisted living company she worked for sold, she had two options: move out of state to another office or stay, but accept a new position. She opted for the latter. That one career choice opened the door for her to begin the journey toward her destiny. She decided to begin caring for the clients. Surprising herself, she really enjoyed it. She was extremely sensitive to the needs of the patients and was genuinely concerned about their well-being. “I started to really like it. I just looked at it as this could be my mom, dad or even me,” she says.

“When I was young, around 13 or 14 years old, I used to help take care of my grandfather. Originally it was never my desire to do anything in the [personal care] field,” says Daymon. “I know now that taking care of my grandfather was really a stepping stone for me to do what I’m doing. I didn’t put that together until later in life to say, ‘I’ve been doing this since I was 13 anyway.’

There was a reason for it.” “You can’t be in it for the money,” she adds. “You have to have a passion for it.”

The staff of One Step Forward Outreach pictured left to right: Marsha Daymon, Lasheena Atkins , Kim Pierantoni, and Kennishe Snead

Nevertheless, despite Daymon’s passion it wasn’t always enough to make her dream of opening her own homes comes with frustration. There was red tape, paperwork and a several steps to learn with different types of homes that was beyond imagination.

On top of that state rules and regulations were more than enough to rattle the most composed individual. She was even told, by a state official, that she needed to find another career because this may not be a good fit of the things she aspired to do. .

“I know now that taking care of my grandfather was really a stepping stone for me to do what I’m doing. You can’t be in it for the money. You have to have a passion for it.”

Daymon offers several programs and services ranging from day programs and independent living.

However, she was determined and persevered even though she had to learn a completely different industry language than what she was used to in the family care field. Moreover, she basically had to learn on her own since there aren’t a significant amount of structured options to learn the mental health field and other owners are leery of divulging information fearing a loss in their own financial income. It took her nearly two additional years to fully meet all requirements, but in 2011 she made it happen. Not only did she succeed, but she is currently completely full and has a waiting list for clients.

In the meantime, Daymon is making huge strides toward opening another home. She’s making plans for the next one to be in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Of course, she is just as determined to succeed with her next venture as the first. Certainly as passionate as she is about helping disabled adults the wait for her excellent care and superior service won’t be much longer. h

One Step Forward Outreach Inc. 10000 Woodyridge Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28273 704-496-1186

18

HuamiMagazine.com

MarchApril

2015

h

January/February 2015

HuamiMagazine.com

19

Dr. Reba Kennedy

There Is Life After Hair Loss

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Howard Gaither

T

he doctor is in at Reba’s Hair Design. For the past 38 years, Dr. Reba Kennedy has dedicated her life and career to providing superior hair styling services to her devoted clients and others. A native of Siler City, N.C., she had one goal in mind after graduating from high school, and that was to make her mark in the world of fashion and beauty.

Along with her other nine brothers and sisters, Kennedy says her parents raised her to have respect for what God blesses us with and never take anything for granted. “My mother was always doing someone’s hair in our neighborhood. That was her way of making extra money for herself as well as for the family. Now as a mother of four, she fully understands her role as preserving her family’s legacy by ensuring that she has done everything to meet and fulfill all of her goals in life. “I started my journey of styling hair in the internal beauty school of Jordan Matthews High School in Siler City. I moved to Greensboro right after graduation and landed my first opportunity at Styles by Mr. Jones. Two years later I went to work at The House of Charms by Hipps. Mr. Jones and Doris Hipps guided me with excellence and sophistication,” she says. In 1984, Kennedy opened her very own salon, Reba’s Hair Designs. She has worked as a platform artist for Bronner Brothers Product Company and as a national educator for Ashtae Products, Inc.

20

HuamiMagazine.com

MarchApril

2015

Hair was always something she liked doing. “I never wanted to just be a stylist that just styled hair. I learned hair replacement in 1988. There are a lot of people that have hair problems. As a stylist, a situation may arise when you’re doing your best at taking care of someone’s hair but they may start having hair breakage or hair loss,” says Kennedy. Her interest and concern would later propel her into further enhancing her skill sets, and in 2012 she received her doctorate in Trichology at the Élan Center of Trichology in Madison, Alabama. She says she chose a career as a trichologist because it would allow her to learn more about hair care at an even higher degree.

Hair is a very thin delicate fiber. Too much heat or the wrong type of chemical can damage hair or lead to hair loss.

Trichology is the study of hair, hair loss and scalp disorders.

Clients may need to be seen by a medical practitioner for treatments of various scalp conditions when it requires a medical prescription. Hair styles can contribute to hair problems and natural hair styles even need proper care as well.

In 2012 she received her doctorate in Trichology at the Élan Center of Trichology in Madison, Alabama.

The additional service Kennedy now provides depends on what type of condition her client has. One of the more common types is Seborrhea Dermatitis; a condition that depends on if the clients has an oily or dry scalp. Most people experiencing dry scalp, it’s not always dandruff: female pattern baldness, male pattern baldness, Alopecia and others. Seborrhea Dermatitis is not curable and the client has to return for treatment to keep their condition under control. There are steam treatments, laser therapy, high frequency treatments, detoxifying treatments, exfoliating treatments and many more. Additionally, a mineral test can detect high mineral levels which can attribute to hair loss. A tricholoscope is also used to examine the scalp for problems that can’t be seen with the naked eye Kennedy’s clients range from children experiencing hair loss to women and men. “No matter your gender or age, all types of people are susceptible to experiencing scalp problems and hair loss,” she says. “Only a trichologist or dermatologist is capable of effectively diagnosing what ailment an individual is experiencing.”

The products that she uses vary depending on what the issue is and determining if the client has any allergens.

Trichologists are natural pathologists who also assist physicians with diagnosing an individual ailment. “I work with other hair stylists that are seeing clients with problems come into their salons and don’t know what to do for them.

I’m able to help them feel better about themselves by letting them know there is help available,” she says.

In the future, Kennedy says she plans to expand her practice and help even more help clients with hair loss ailments. “Healthy hair is so important to a lot of people.

High fashion hair styles are not what I’m about, I’m more interested in helping people keep the hair they have and provide alternatives if partial or total hair loss occurs,” she says. h

Pictured above and below are examples of hair loss that Dr. Reba Kennedy treats.

Reba’s Hair Design Dr. Reba Kennedy 109 South Church Street Greensboro, NC 27401 www.rebashairdesigns.com 336-379-7100

21

6617-105 Falls of Neuse Road (Falls Village Shopping Center) Raleigh, NC 27615 (919) 703-0095 www.premeir-cakes.com Premeir Cakes

Pictured from left to right: Danielle Kinsey - Manager, Bobby Outlaw - Owner, Tracy Outlaw Pastry Chef & Owner

P

remier Cakes of Raleigh is a homespun commercial and retail bakery that was developed out of love and has evolved into a full-fledged bakery. Their doors opened on April 26, 2014 at their present location. Over the past three years, Premier Cakes has established themselves as purveyors of fine cakes and desserts made from scratch over and over until perfection has been achieved. Their mission is in their name, Premier Cakes, which states they not only strive to provide a premier product of outstanding quality but also great customer service, professionalism, timeliness and cleanliness.

It has been said that first impression is a lasting impression. That is especially true for minority owned establishments. Tracy and Bobby Outlaw, a married couple of 33 years are the owners of Premier Cakes. Tracy is the pastry chef who does all the baking exclusively. She also benefits from a staff of three. Before starting this business, Tracy worked in corporate accounting for a major company that now trades on the NASDAQ stock exchange.

Unofficially, the business began more than 20 years ago. The Outlaw’s lived just across the street from the North Raleigh Regional Library and would checkout cookbooks on a weekly basis to determine the best recipes to practice until perfecting them into their own. After being laid off during the economic downturn, she decided to take her destiny into her own hands and Premier Cakes was born.

They specialize in old fashioned 9”, three layer cakes. However, the desserts are not limited to just cakes, they also offer delicious pies, cheesecakes, tres leche, bread pudding, brownies, cookies, and tiramisu. “Our hummingbird cake and sweet potato cake are our best sellers,” they explain. Some of the services

22 22

HuamiMagazine.com HuamiMagazine.com

March/April MarchApril 20152015

Want To Advertise? Call (336)340-7844

Square Three Tier Wedding Cake

Old Fashioned Pound Cake

they provide are catering for children and adult birthdays, special occasions and weddings. Their café has seating for approximately 20, enabling them to host small parties. The kitchen is open and patrons enjoy watching the entire baking process, including prepping, mixing, baking, decorating and packaging, not to mentions the smells that are free. Bobby says they make wedding cakes with smooth buttercream frosting and fondant, baby shower cakes, baby gender reveal cakes, 1st birthday shoe cakes, baby bump cakes and edible image cakes with life like resemblance.

In the beginning they supplied desserts for several restaurants and catered for numerous corporations. For two years straight, United Therapeutics at Research Triangle Park enlisted their services for desserts at their Christmas party which consisted of a couple hundred employees. Although it was an extravagant affair with numerous black tie waiters and waitresses, salmon, cracked king crab, sushi grade tuna and more, Premier Cakes was the ‘Talk of the Town,’ according to Bobby.

Tracy states, “What, I love most about our business is that we have developed excellent desserts that are enjoyed by so many. Creating great desserts that evoke so many childhood memories and nostalgia for some, while creating new memories for others is just as rewarding for me.” She also proclaims that many of their clients say their cakes are the best in town. “It is just very rewarding to see how our desserts are enjoyed by our patrons to the point that it brings some to tears while reminiscing,” she says. Premier Cakes wouldn’t be at the level it is today without the insight and efforts of Bobby. He is very business savvy and knows what it takes to be successful. He brings the professional support to the team with 25 years of experience running Outlaw Engineering Support Services.

His knowledge and skills has put Premier Cakes in position to survive, grow and prosper. h

Modern Open Kitchen March/April

Premier Cakes Bakery & Cafe 2015

HuamiMagazine.com

23

Dr. Iris Spencer

Leads The Way

I

By WRLP Photos by WRLP

n a small office park tucked away off of Randleman Road in Greensboro, local residents brave the cold weather to come to the classrooms of the Welfare Reform Liaison Project (WRLP), where they become eager students for a few hours a day. However, it’s not reading and writing that’s being taught here; instead, the adult students come to learn specific job skills for the modern economy. The students know by coming to WRLP, they can learn the skills that they know will put them on the path to career success, and be paired with local employers who will provide them with experience and a decent salary. But it’s not just jobs training and work placement that WRLP helps to provide to them, the greatest thing is hope.

Welfare Reform Liaison Project is Guilford County’s community action agency and its mission is to help provide workforce development, skills training and jobs placement to people in the community who live below the poverty level. The organization began in 1998, as the brain-child of Bishop George W. Brooks and Rev. Odell Cleveland, two local leaders at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Greensboro. Recent changes in welfare laws had created an additional burden on

24

HuamiMagazine.com

MarchApril

those who were most vulnerable to shifts in the economy. It would no longer be enough to hope that state and federal governments would do what was necessary to protect the least amongst us. That’s why they decided to take matters into their own hands by creating a local organization that would help people in the Triad to break their dependence on welfare and become self-sufficient.

The goal was to create a space where those who were willing to learn and to work could receive help to improve themselves and better their circumstances.

Their core team of staff would provide the administration and space that would serve as a foundation for the endeavor, while their partners in local charities, schools, and other community groups would help coordinate efforts to get people the help they needed and show them where to go.

The work continues in 2015 under Dr. Irish Spencer’s professional leadership, an award-winning local leader who sits on a host of community boards and committees and has a wealth of contacts among the Triad’s leaders. Formerly a long-time station manager at Entercom Radio, she balanced sales, promotions, and administrative tasks for years to ensure the health of the organization. Since then, she’s been heavily

2015

involved in community organizations and local churches. As a specialist in nonprofit and corporate environments, she has kept WRLP on a sound footing and begun expanding its reach throughout the Triad.

“It’s always been our mission to provide services that will help those who are hurting to move towards self-sufficiency,” Dr. Spencer says about her work. “By working together with local governments, charities, and faith groups, we can make a difference in peoples’ lives.”

Operations have expanded beyond the original scope. In recent years, the 75,000-square-foot Greensboro campus has grown to include a warehouse and an attached store for greater storage and to provide a place for residents to purchase essential goods at discounted prices. Not only do they provide these services in Greensboro, but they also extend services to High Point through their partnership and collaboration with the One-Stop Job-Link Career Services Center located on Idol Drive. This partnership allows them to utilize all of the services at this one-stop-shop such as vocational rehab, unemployment, GTCC services, veterans’ assistance and many others. h

Want To Advertise? Call (336)340-7844

PREK-8TH GRADE

• Christian Education • Technologically Advanced • Affordable • Common Core & STEM Curriculum

1301 AL AMANCE CHURCH ROAD | GREENSBORO, NC 27406 www.mtzbc.com | 336.273.7930

Dr.Willie

Hooker A Continued Legacy Of Art

By Tonya Dixon Photos by TMF Photography

D

r. Willie Hooker has always been fascinated with art and the art world. Even as a little kid he was enamored by the different coloring books and art supplies his mother would always give him. The thrill he got every time he colored brilliantly inside the contoured lines was a satisfaction unmatched by anything else.

As he grew in age and matured in his craft he became less interested in staying inside the borders and lines (literally and figuratively) and relished much more in pushing past their confines, developing his own voice in the artistic world and bridging culture and art.

“When I was in undergrad I would get bored sitting around with other students only painting still life; flowers and other things.

They [The professors] would tell us we were going to work with acrylic or pastels or watercolors today. My thing was why couldn’t we combine all that together,” he says.

As a professor at North Carolina A & T State University (by way of Dillard University, Wilberforce University and Prairie View A&M University) pushing past the boundaries and honing and developing skills are just some of the lessons that he imparts in to his students.

He pushes them to not only be excellent in technique, but also retain a theoretical and analytical knowledgeable of what they are physically able to produce. “Students need to be able to deal with the intellectual aspect of art and articulate what it is,” Hooker says.

“I’ve been doing mostly work and research.

I’m deeply into African American art history, researching black art and seeing how it intersects with other art.”

Continued on page 28

26 26

January/February 2015

HuamiMagazine.com

27

Hooker learned many of the techniques he teaches his students from his mentor, Dr. Ted Jones. He credits Jones with cultivating his talent and teaching him to explore and use different types of material. “I owe everything to him,” he says.

A great deal of Hooker’s work has been featured in various capacities throughout the world, from London to Paris and across the United States. In addition, he has presented papers to many prestigious bodies. Hollywood has certainly taken notice of his masterpieces.

Celebrities from Oprah Winfrey to D.L. Hughley have some of his works of art and some have even been featured on the small screen.

The vast majority of Hooker’s work is designed or produced in an attempt to connect the Afro-centric culture to the African American lifestyle and plight. He believes African Americans become empowered when they are able to connect with their African heritage. “I want people, especially blacks to feel a sense of pride when they look at my work and interpret it. It should produce a respect for Africa,” he says.

1

Hooker’s works of art are so full of symbolism that it’s hard to simply view without delving into his mindset. While he is known to use various or “mixed media” he has a love for sculpting and casting. In one piece in particular he casts an impression of his face through a stucco-like material. The cast is obviously that of Hooker or an African American male in general, but the fascinating aspect is that the cast is completely overlaid in white. The question arises, if the piece is of a black man why is it covered in white. Hooker’s answer is thought provoking and representative of the unfortunate narrative of today’s society.

Art Works Featured

By Dr. Willie Hooker

2

1. Queen of Africa (Mixed Media) 2. Black Man Looking Into A White World (Mixed Media) 3. The African (Mixed Media) 4. Tranquility of A Black Woman (Mixed Media) 5. Four Hundred Years Of Slavery (Mixed Media) 6. African Birth (Mixed Media) Dr. Willie Hooker North Carolina A&T State University Visual Arts Program 336-334-7500 704-996-4002 arthooks@ncat.edu

“There’s a story with that. One day I was going to the store to get milk for my son. It was early in the morning and as I was walking toward the store there were three white women coming towards me in the opposite direction. The first thing they did was clutch their bags. So the point I’m trying to make is people see people of color in another perspective. I call that piece black man looking into a white world.

They didn’t know whether or not I had my Ph.D. or what. It’s all about perception.”

3

Art imitates life and it’s often used to explain life. Recently Dr. Hooker and several of his students were commissioned by Dr. Goldie Byrd, one of North Carolina’s most prominent and leading Alzheimer’s research investigators, to compose a mural for The Center for Outreach in Alzheimer’s Aging and Community Health. The mural is titled “Art Meets Science.” It depicts good and bad cells of the brain in an attempt to deliver a simplified understanding of the devastating disease. The project is extremely dear to Hooker who has a family member dealing with Alzheimer’s disease.

4 28

HuamiMagazine.com

MarchApril

2015

Want To Advertise? Call (336)340-7844

“I want people, especially blacks to feel a sense of pride when they look at my work and interpret it. It should produce a respect for Africa”.

“I’m deeply into African American art history, researching black art and seeing how it intersects with other art”.

Dr. Williie Hooker

5

Pictured from left to right: Professor Darlene McClinton, Brandin Bennett, Quadasia Prescod, Coke Coleman, Dr. Willie F. Hooker, Roshawn Hill, Dr. Goldie Byrd, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Dr. Harold Martin, Sr.

The passion that Hooker exhibits for art and art history extends beyond the classroom and even beyond his own pallet. He believes one of the best ways to produce art is to see art. He is even more motivated to expose his students than himself. With the help of many benefactors and supporters like Dr. Byrd, as well as many others, he and his students have actively traveled the globe; from Brazil to Europe in an attempt to increase their knowledge and think outside of the box.

The box is certainly no place for Hooker. He’s currently adding to his repertoire and delving into sculpting with cement. Additionally, he has made strides to help cultivate and educate the European audience about the legacy of black art in the United States. His drive won’t allow for him to sit idly by and not challenge himself and push the limits of his craft. His urge to do more is the world’s gain. Many businesses and individuals have commissioned him for unique, specialized pieces and none have been disappointed. His creativity, passion and understanding of African and African American art are simply immeasurable. h

6

Stephanie Street

S

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Mykel Media Company, LLC

tephanie Street describes herself as a strong black woman who has reached some goals but still has her eyes on higher ones, like returning to college, getting involved in community organizations, and building her business, Sweet Street Designs.

Additionally, she has worked in the education field for more than 18 years, and currently works as a pre-kindergarten teacher at Bennett College.

“I am a sister, mother, auntie who is wonderful and very much loved by everyone I come across. I enjoy teaching and helping children become wonderful intelligent students. I am someone who is there when you need a friend with a smile and a shoulder to lean on,” she says.

In the summer of 2013 while working, she reminisced on how she used to make her own earrings as a child. After learning about her childhood hobby, her co-workers asked her to make some for them. At that very moment, Street’s flame for fashion design was ignited. So every day during lunch time she would go to her favorite store, Jo-Ann’s to buy fabric to make earrings while on her break.

Street is a crafter by nature, so coming up with her own shapes and styles came naturally. After making so many for her family members, she says she couldn’t stop. “I would give some away to co-workers and friends to see if they would wear them more than one time. My parents started asking if I sold them.

That is when I said to myself maybe I have something,” says Street. She then had one of her friends’ mothers to make some business cards; she then applied for a business license, stepped out on faith and started her business.

Sweet Street Designs Fabulous Handmade Styles

She makes handmade nautical fabric earrings and bowties for men and women. She also makes women clutch bags, children bowties and hair bows, pillow cases, and repairs custom jewelry.

She says she will make products for all occasions and events.

What she loves most about her business is all the love and uniqueness that develops when she makes a product with her hands. She also loves the feeling she gets when she takes a picture of a customer wearing her products.

Custom Bow Ties, Ear Rings, Purses, Handbags, and More!

street4you@yahoo.com

30

336-929-0353

Continued from page 30

SweetStreetDesigns

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade Febraury 7th,2015

DURHAM

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Parade January 20th, 2015

GREENSBORO

Spring 2015 Makeup Trend:

Plush Plum

Beauty Experts, Marquel and Marquis Bohannon

Bovanti Cosmetics & Spa 219 Four Seasons Town Center Greensboro, NC 27407 Facebook.com/bovanticosmetics Twitter: @bovanti Phone: 336-299-0109 www.bovanticosmetics.com

Beauty & The Brush Mastery Makeup Class (Hands On) March 28th, 2015 Call 336-299-0109 To Sign Up NOW!

34

HuamiMagazine.com

This romantic shade was a favorite in the winter and has taken us all the way into spring. However, it couldn’t be more gorgeous to wear right now, as Spring sets in. Another way to wear plum: on your lips. It’s a little unexpected yet amazingly flattering.

It will be your new best friend once you try it because you don’t need to wear a lot of other makeup (the lipstick is the show stopper) and it’s that easyto-pack item that will take you from the office (used lightly and topped with a gloss) to after-work drinks (slicked on thick and left matte). Try Bovanti’s Berry Jam for shine and Bovanti’s Imperial Purple for a matte finish.

Spring 2015 Makeup Trend:

Bold Orange Red Lips Spring 2015 Makeup Trend:

Inky Black Eyes

Bold red lips will be a trend for a long time. Hey we’re wearing striking shades of classic red but this Spring we’re wearing modern matte orange-red lips that are soft and easy to wear.

To achieve this look fill lips in with pencil first, then layer on lipstick for fully saturated color. A slight orange tint also made red lipstick look modern like our Marilyn orange red Matte Lip Color, add a gloss for an extra pop!

For night, try tight-lining all the way around your eye with Bovanti’s Annisette Liquid Eyeliner or Onyx Creme Eyeliner, for maximum drama only the outer corners of the eyes surrounded in black. Keeping the inner corners bright makes eyes look large and open.

Winging your eyes can take you from simple to sexy in a matter of seconds!

March/April

Want to find your perfect Spring Color? Stop by Bovanti Cosmetics at Four Seasons Town Center to get your perfect match!

2015

HuamiMagazine.com

35

“The best aspect of DNS is that they help you tremendously in the admissions process of getting accepted into the most prestigious high schools…”

Christian Dueñas, DNS alumni 1004 N. Mangum Street Durham, NC 27701 919-680-3790 www.durhamnativity.org

D

urham Nativity School is a middle school for boys who have the ability and commitment to achieve, but lack the resources to attend a quality, independent school. The school’s goal is to educate and empower each student to reach their highest potential without regard to race, religion or ethnicity.

The mission of the Durham Nativity School is to provide a tuitionfree, enriched learning environment and an 11-year support system for middle school boys. The school promotes a rigorous academic program and nurtures the whole child to reach his potential through knowledge, moral values, learning skills, discipline, and character development. We instill the value of service for others as we build tomorrow’s role models and community leaders.

In the mid-1980s, Kiernan Moylan, the son of Dr. Joseph and Ann Carole Moylan, approached Hillside High School coaching legend, Russell Blunt about training under him. Kiernan wanted to run in college. However he couldn’t pay him, but he offered to do something in return for being an understudy for Coach Blunt. They struck a deal—Blunt would coach Kiernan, and Kiernan would tutor one of Blunt’s runners in math. The runner needed a high score on his SAT for college eligibility and a track and field scholarship. Each day after track practice, the boys sat at the Moylans’ dining room table and worked together. Unfortunately, Kiernan quickly discovered that not only did his teammate struggle with basic math, but he could barely read. When Kiernan inquired about his reading capabilities, the boy replied, “I could always run, so they kept on promoting me.” Sadly, despite the boys’ efforts and with so little time and so much ground to make up, the runner did not qualify.

While Kiernan went on to attend college and run for his school, his teammate only had a few options. Unfortunately, he turned to gang life and two years later he was shot and killed. Ultimately his all-too-short life served a greater purpose.

Once their six children were on their own, the Moylans acted on their promise to each other and to Durham. On the advice of their pastor, Father David McBriar, they began to research the Nativity Miguel Network of Schools. They visited schools in New York, Boston and Baltimore to learn what methods seemed to work best. They discovered that a sustained rather than short-term approach to education was the most effective. The Nativity Schools and their students invest in an 11-year relationship, stretching from middle school through four years in a private high school and then four years of college. Compared to a national average of 33 percent; 62 percent of Nativity School graduates attend college. The Moylans decided they had found their model and began to refine their dream. They assembled a board of directors and after interviewing candidates, selected a head of school in April of 2002. The doors opened the following August. Now in its 13th year, Durham Nativity School and has achieved much success. Its inaugural 8th grade graduates entered college in the fall of 2009 and graduated in spring of 2013. They are now employed in diverse professions – from a teacher in local school to a human resources associate in the Research Triangle Park area. h

36

HuamiMagazine.com

March/April 2015

Want To Advertise? Call (336)340-7844

Sweet Street Designs Continued from page 30

Her mother, Mrs. Shirley C. Street - Graves is the one who has impacted her life the most. “She is a strong, beautiful, hardworking single mother of six children. She has won her battle with cancer three times only because she never gives up her faith in the Lord to see her through. She helps everyone, family and strangers, including homeless citizens in her community,” Street explains. The values her mother instilled in her has shaped her into the person she is now.

Having a business that is rooted in fashion requires Street to keep her ears to the street because the landscape is always changing. However she is able to sustain her edge because she marches to the beat of her own drum with creating styles and looks that are unique to her. “Fashion is an expression of how someone sees and feels about fashion in their own way,” says Street. She has always had a crazy, wired sense of style but she is inspired by the tastes of Lady Gaga, Rhianna, and Gwen Stefani. “I love their styles and creativity. I also love how now fashion has come a long way for plus size women, with better fabrics and styles to choose from.”

Street says beauty is in the eye of the beholder and beauty is what a person feels within their own heart and what they see when they look in the mirror each day. Beauty can be anything you can see, feel, or touch. “We all have beauty within us. If you only tap into yours and not be afraid you will truly see how beautiful you really are.” h

Tax Filing Deadline Is April 15

There are many tax deadlines during the year. Even though, the one most individuals are concern about is April 15, the last day to file your 2014 income tax return without an extension and pay any tax due.

If you want an automatic 6-month extension of time to file your return individuals will either need to make an appointment to with a Tax Professional or file a form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Please remember, that filing an extension does not extend any tax due. The deadline to pay any tax due is April 15.

If you need help filing your 2014 tax return or form 4868, please don’t hesitate to contact me to make an appointment either by phone by at (336) 256-5649 or (336) 235-1912. I can also be reached by email at maryannadms@aol.com. Visit my website at www.teaccountingtaxservices.com.

IRS Launches a Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers On February 5, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service launched a new, online public directory of tax return preparers. The searchable directory at http://irs.treasury.gov/ rpo/rpo.jsf helps taxpayers find a tax professional with the credentials and select qualifications to help them prepare their tax returns.

The directory is a searchable, sortable listing featuring the name, city, state, and zip code of attorney, CPAs, enrolled agents, and those who have completed the requirements for the voluntary IRS Annual Filing Season Program. All preparers listed also have valid 2015 Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTIN).

According to the IRS the new directory will be a practical tool for the millions of Americans who rely on the services of a paid Tax Professional.

HuamiMagazine.com

37

Artist Spotlight

iNDIGO Inspires

By Ron Smith - Photos by iNdigo Inspires

“I just love people and exposing them to God’s love through music ”

M

ulti-talented artist, singer, songwriter and producer iNDIGO has more experience in music than many new artists can dream of. She was on the cusp of making it big in mainstream music, opening up for the likes of Destiny’s Child, Ashanti, Musiq Soulchild, and Mya. She has also worked with famous producers Warryn Campbell and Missy Elliot before starting her own solo career in music. She gave her life to Christ in 2006 and began working on her first album “Breakthrough”.

She gained recognition for her music and was blessed with the opportunity to open up for Mary Mary and Trini-tee 5:7. iNDIGO is prepping a new music project filled with inspiration and hope with her single that is already in radio rotation “Its God”. She is not your typical Christian/Gospel artist, she’s more comfortable singing in a coffeehouse than a church house but the goal is the same: to bring those who hear her voice closer to Jesus.

She says “I just love people and exposing them to God’s love through music. Dope songs and a genuine relationship with God transcends trivial things. That’s what I’m all about”. Visit her website for bookings and more h at www.indigoinspires.com. Ronald Smith says he enjoys playing her music on his show.

Business or Expensive

I

By Ron Smith Photos by Ron Smith

f you were given the opportunity to attend a seminar with executives in your field of interest that are willing to give you information to help you be successful, would you attend? If you are passionate about your craft, I am sure you would make the necessary investment in yourself to get there. There is one profession that I know of that has such a thing and that is the music industry. I have been to several music industry conferences for independent artists that gave great information but the harsh reality is not many artist took advantage of the opportunity. I encounter many artists that say, “they want to do music full-time,” which would make them have a business, in reality their actions say they just have an expensive hobby. The question to be raised is how hungry are you to achieve the level of success you desire?

We put God in our equation of dreams, which in turn, He is the one that gave them to us. The misconception is that we feel He will do everything for us when in his word he says, “He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand, but the hand of the diligent maketh rich” (Proverbs 10:4).” One way of being diligent is investing in yourself and learning all you can about your craft or your field of interest. If you are

in the gospel music industry, there are two awesome conferences you should attend: the North Carolina Gospel Announcers’ Guild on May 27-30 in Greensboro N.C., and the Independent Gospel Artist Alliance on July 9 – 11 in Chesapeake, Va. Investing in yourself as an artist shows that you value the dream God has given you. There are no “holy hook ups,” when it comes to investing in yourself because you will not appreciate the final outcome when there is no real sacrifice.

In business the goal is to make a return on your investment and something extra. In order to do that you must position yourself so when preparation meets opportunity success occurs.

What are your motives for being in the music industry? If you cannot answer that question then you have more of an expensive hobby than a business.

In conclusion, if you are a Gospel/Christian artist ask yourself these questions, what are my goals for my music and how hungry am I to achieve them. Do not be like some artist cutting corners and not going through the process of success. They eventually become frustrated and quit the vision God has given them because of the work that had to be done to make it come to pass. God said he will never leave you, nor forsake you. h www.innerchangement.com www.247praiseradio.com www.djronnieron.com

HuamiMagazine.com

39

Serving Guilford, Forsyth, Randolph, Rockingham, Alamance & Surrounding Counties Portia Shipman Owner/Agency Director

Companionship - Personal Care - Respite Care

Most people want to stay in their home and live as independently as possible.

We have services to help you do just that and to get you back to living independently. If you are a Medicaid recipient, you may qualify to receive personal care services at no cost to you and your family!

Call Us Today To Get Started 336-510-9393

24/7 Multiple Shifts - Live In Care - Weekend & Holidays Affordable Hourly Rates - Temporary or Long Term Care Competitive Pay Rates - Community Resources & Referrals

Reliable Home Care Services, LLC

2200-B East Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 Office: 336 510-9393 Fax: 336 510-1499 Email: ReliableNC@yahoo.com Website: ReliableHomeCareServices.com

January/February 2015

HuamiMagazine.com

41

Symia Mone’ Dawkins

James B. Dudley High School

Jabberwock Scholarship Program Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Symia Mone’ Dawkins is a high school senior currently enrolled at the esteemed James B. Dudley High School. Her parents, Frederick Dawkins and Avius Moore are pleased to announce that she has been selected to participate in the 20142015 Jabberwock Scholarship Program sponsored by the Greensboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is dedicated to the ideals of sisterhood, scholarship and public service. This program allows young ladies the opportunity to raise funds for their college education while participating in many educational, cultural, and service oriented activities. Jabberwock will culminate with the presentation of the contestants on March 14, 2015. The contestant who raises the most money will be crowned Miss Jabberwock.

Upon graduating from high school, she plans to attend Appalachian State University with a major in Physical Therapy. After completing her bachelor’s degree, she plans to pursue my master’s degree, and then begin my journey with assisting in the healing of everyone that I have the privilege of helping.

42

HuamiMagazine.com

March/April

2015

Self Improvement Where Did The Time Go?

By Demetra Moore - Photo by Adina Oree - Enchantment Designs

Demetra Moore is a certified professional career coach and the founder of Moore Out of Life, Inc in turn, we tend to think negative thoughts about ourselves because we are not getting it done. It can be a vicious cycle and one that you want to avoid if you want to see your dreams become a reality.

W

illiam Arthur Ward, American writer, said “Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.”

There are so many opportunities for us to experience great things, but sometimes we can get caught up in the details and we end up “missing the sunrises”. We are all given 1440 minutes every day. How are you using these precious minutes? Are you maximizing every opportunity or are you making excuses and putting your dreams on hold until tomorrow?

Procrastination is defined as “putting something off” or “postponing or delaying needlessly”. Sometimes we delay working towards our goals because the day-to-day tasks can seem daunting or tedious. The reality is that we just haven’t put the time into cultivating good time management skills or we are too lazy to follow a plan that can make our dreams a reality.

More often than not, it is the things that we need to do the most in order to reach our goals that end up becoming the very things we put off until another time. This results in more roadblocks towards those goals and,

Does this behavior sound familiar?

My experience has taught me that awareness is the first step. Think about your excuses for not accomplishing your goals.

Are they real? Are they relevant? Everyone has his/her own reason for procrastinating.

Listed below are the top reasons we may be procrastinating.

1. Fear of change, rejection or failure 2. Feeling the need to be perfect (“I can’t do it perfectly so I won’t start”.)

3. Perceived lack of time 4. Too much stress, pressure or anxiety, which leads to paralysis 5. Feeling overwhelmed as to on how to start (task is too big; don’t know how to do it, etc.)

6. Self-doubt or lack of confidence 7. Unorganized or indecisive about exactly what you want 8. Putting other things ahead of your dreams i.e. big problems (work or family crisis) and little problems (need to check my email first or update my Facebook status!)

Do these excuses sound reasonable and logical?

If you said ‘yes’ then you may not be ready to realize your dreams. That’s often the case.

If you continue to buy into these excuses, then you won’t be able to follow-through on the steps needed to achieve your goals.

Procrastination can feel like a well-deserved break from ‘reality’ but over time this only

creates stress because you end up lamenting about not reaching your goals.

This becomes a vicious cycle.

Overcoming Procrastination “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney Getting into action alleviates the stress of procrastination almost instantaneously.

Listed below are the five simple steps to getting what you want, NOW: 1. Identify the task to be done 2. Identify the first or next step to accomplish the task 3. Commit to a time when you will begin the first step 4. Be aware of your pattern of excuses and/ or procrastination 5. BUT begin the first step in collaboration with the excuses (?)

Outline the steps needed to organize your projects, and set daily and weekly goals. Hire a coach who can help provide the structure, accountability and help develop strategies to stay in action on these tasks. Those actions will counteract the fear of rejection that was fueling some of the procrastination. You’ll start to feel more confident and relaxed as you experience the success of reaching your goals. h For more information contact Moore Out of Life at (704) 565-9608 www.mooreoutoflife.com

Use Your Tax Refund To Buy A New Home!!

“Assisting BUYERS & SELLERS in The Triad Area”

Kristle Williams Realtor/Broker 3150 N. Elm Street, Ste. 101 Greensboro, NC 27408

336-772-3925

E kristlewilliams.kw@gmail.com W kristlewilliams.kwrealty.com

43

Cutest Baby

M A G A Z I N E Photo Contest

Ceanna Murray

Daughter of Danielle Artis and Derrick Murray

Photos provided by Perfect Lenz Photography

To submit photographs into the Huami Magazine Cutest Baby Photo Contest, send a detailed email to mykelmedia@yahoo.com

Student & Senior Citizen Discounts

All Types of Hair Welcomed

The Hair Center 2641-C Randlemand Road - Greensboro, NC 27406 Professional Barber

Stimpson

Sean Stimpson

336-541-0262 cell

336-274-8865 shop

$10 Tuesdays For The Entire Month of March

45

www.ritasmeals.com

46

HuamiMagazine.com

March/April 2015

Want To Advertise? Call (336)340-7844

Providing Expertise in Taxation Issues General Accounting Payroll Services Tax Representation Tax Services

tax

Have you received a letter from the IRS? Do you know how your business structure affects your taxes?

NC Tax Updates, how do they affect you?

Can you retire today?

Call To Schedule Your Free Consutation Mary Ann Adams

Enrolled Agent - Licensed to Practice Before the IRS 1105 East Wendover Ave. Suite D - Greensboro, NC 27405 (336)235-1912 phone (336)510-8505 fax

www.teaccountingtaxservices.com

maryannadams@aol.com

www.jazzydesigngraphic.com

Jazzy

620 S Elm St - Suite 151 Greensboro, NC 27406 Screen Printing - Embroidery -T Shirts - Caps - Greek Wear

336-412-0012 (336)965-7658

(336)268-1455

47

Now Hiring Professional Licensed Barbers Owned & Operated by Mandrille Tucker and James Woody

$8 Senior Citizen Special (mon & tues) $8 Kids ten and under (mon & tues) $2 Off Hair Cut when you mention this ad

Hours: Mon. 9am - 3pm Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30am - 5:30pm Thur. 8:30am- 6:00pm Sat. 7am - 1:00pm Sun. $25 Appointments Only For Appointments Call 336-763-1719

336-459-2467 Manny

2916 High Point Road - Greensboro, NC 27403

mrsmason01@yahoo.com

Professional Service & Representation

Speeding Tickets Careless/Reckless Driving Expired Inspections & Registrations Power of Attorney Health Care (Power of Attorney) Simple Will Contracts (Review & Draft)

336-218-0045 Call Us Today

Office Located At

2801 C# Pinecroft Road Greensboro, NC 27407 48

HuamiMagazine.com

March/April 2015

Want To Advertise? Call (336)340-7844

By Dr. Tiffany Fuller

Weddings - Special Events Engagement Sessions Call 336-908-4933 for Free Consultations

www.tmfphotography.com

EDUCATIONAL PLAYTIME TOO! INC. Owned & Operated

By Tanika Harris B.S. in Early Childhood Education

Programs For Infants & Toddlers

Children Ages 6 weeks - 12 Years of Age

Open Monday - Friday 6:00 am till 7:30 pm

Kid’s Love it Here!!

Teaching Developmentally and Age Appropriate Skills for All Age Groups

2802 St. Leos Street Greensboro, NC 27405 (336)-358-9177