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CONTENTS

Tawanda Blake

March/April

Shayla Hilton

2016

Kickzablaze

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Robert McKiver The Gent’s

Demetra Moore Outside The Box Thinking

S. Elle Clark and World Of Hair

Phyllis Brooks

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By Dawn Cauthen-Thornton Photos by Todd Youngblood

wning a business doesn’t always seem like hard work. When you look from the outside, you’re unaware of the countless hours someone spends doing research, testing their product(s), building their clientele, and not to mention finding the money to fund it all. So when you encounter someone like S. Elle Clark, owner of World Class Hair Care, you wonder how she makes it look so easy. Although she’s lived in various states including Ohio and Georgia, she will always be grounded to her roots in Belzoni, Miss., where she was born and raised. Clark is set to celebrate the third anniversary of her first World Class Hair Care store on March 1. Even sweeter, she acquired a second location in Charlotte’s sought after South End neighborhood in December, with a grand opening this past February. “I always wanted to be in the uptown area, but the rent was very expensive. So when someone put me in contact with the building’s leasing agent and he quoted the rental price, I realized it was nothing but God,” she said. Clark actually didn’t plan to be where she is today, nor had she planned on being in the line of business in which she’s blazing a Queen City trail. Since 2004, she’s been a virtual assistant, an event planner, and even a real estate agent, which is where her heart lies (second only to her current venture). Having previously served as an agent in Georgia for a number of years, she plans on obtaining her real estate license in North Carolina by the end of 2016. While living in Ohio, Clark attended Kent State University. After four and half years, she had enough of the cold and set sail back to the south. Soon she would reside in Atlanta and began to assist her friend who needed help in the starting a hair business. “She had a wonderful idea but lacked the business foundation and I stepped in to help,” she says. Over a period of time, Clark took charge of her marketing, networking, advertising and whatever else she could think of to build the structure for her friend’s business. A year and a half later, she aided in the opening of a second store. Soon after, she felt that it was time to venture out on her own. With the suggestion from her father to make day-to-day cash, she did just that. Her first investment of $1,500 went to simply trying to find a great product. “I looked at selling hair the same way I looked at selling houses. I wouldn’t sell a crappy house, just like I wouldn’t sell crappy hair. My name is on that deal and I value the money my customers pay for the product,” she says. Months and months were spent recruiting friends to be her testers, giving opinions on the quality, the manageability, and the look of different types of hair. Clark confesses to spending almost $30,000 prior to settling on her current selections. “I remember using my savings on a product I had used before. I’d spent $8,000 on this huge shipment and when I opened the box and looked at it, I realized every bit of it was complete garbage. So all of that money was lost and I was heartbroken,” she explained. Eventually she chose Indian, Peruvian, Malaysian, Brazilian and Filipino strains. Continued on next page

“I looked at selling hair the same way I looked at selling houses. I wouldn’t sell a crappy house, just like I wouldn’t sell crappy hair. My name is on that deal and I value the money my customers pay for the product”. Charlotte - March - 2016

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“I don’t like to say something is difficult. To me that just means there are somethings I still need to figure out. But is it tiresome and time consuming? Yes!”

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There is no doubt this quintessential businesswoman has trying days. However, she doesn’t let those moments slow the momentum. “I don’t like to say something is difficult, to me that just means there are somethings I still need to figure out” but is it tiresome and time consuming, Yes!” she said. Clark is a single parent and takes great pride in doing so. It’s evident that her seven year old son, Donovan is her motivation. Though she never expected to raise him alone, she has vowed to make sure he adequately represents her the older he gets and becomes a productive citizen. While conducting this interview, Donovan quietly moves about the store like a mouse, tinkering with this and that, hiding behind counters, and peeking around walls. During a brief moment as his mom helps a customer, Donovan enlightens me on the business he’s going to open one day. I can’t give away the name or the brilliant idea, but understand this elementary schooler is years beyond most teens I know. When asked if he’s going to actually work in the business, Donovan humbly boasts, “Nah, I’m going to be the boss.” He clearly takes after his mother who hasn’t worked for anyone else in over a decade. She’s grooming him to create his own legacy and his own wealth. She says, “I’ve taught him how to pull reports, count inventory, and other aspects of the business. He knows how to work for his money and save it.” If running a business, raising a child, giving back to the community (she donates to single mom charities, hosts annual school supply drives, and promotes celebrity events during CIAA), and pursuing a real estate license wasn’t enough, add ‘mentor’ to the list of titles. Clark has designed a program that allows college students to learn how to run their own businesses. “World Class Legacy Builders” will launch in the fall of 2016 and she plans to partner with HBCUs to target the next generation. The big payoff is that the students earn a salary, not just a college credit. It’s evident that S. Elle Clark enjoys having her hands in many different pots. That’s who she is and it helps that her circle of forever friends are all entrepreneurs in their own right. In addition to her son, this group keeps her grounded and hungry. In the near future, she hopes to see other black business owners corner their market in Charlotte, as she has set out to do. She knows there is a lot more work to be done, and the city will be happy to receive the fruits of her labor. h

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Phyllis D. Brooks By Terry L. Watson Photos by Phyllis D. Brooks

hyllis Brooks is a native of South Carolina. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in English/ Communications from Columbia College and a Master of Arts in the field of Speech Language Pathology from South Carolina State University. She currently resides in Charlotte, N.C. and is employed as a Speech Pathologist in an educational setting as well as medical settings. She published her first book, “Let Me Be Your Coach” in 2010, a five step play for youth to stay motivated, reach goals, and never give up on their dreams. Brooks based her beliefs and utilized that motivation solely on her own trials, accomplishments and those shared of other successful people. Brooks is increasing her presence in the realm of Motivational Speaking with a focus on adolescents and young adults to motivate them to never give up on their goals. She has spoken to more than 2000 kids, teachers , and adults to extend her message of positive thinking to reach goals based on her ‘Begin’ program. She is a member of the American SpeechLanguage and Hearing Association, Biltmore Who’s Who of America, National Association of Strength and Conditioning for Fitness. Her resume also consists of being a graduate of Barbizon Modeling agency and has performed in several local commercials and plays, and is a former actress and model. Her additional passions of writing and motivating others include: fitness, traveling, and spending time with her daughter. Brooks has a certification in personal training and has been featured on the cover of the first edition of a local style magazine as a role-model for women.

“Giving pieces of me in places where others can be nurtured and grow is my destiny. I leave each event and speaking engagement feeling like I’ve made a difference and that brings a smile to my heart”. Phyllis Brooks

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In her message entitled ‘Bullying” Brooks speaks from the heart on this topic based on her own personal experiences with bullying. She discusses how to identify bullying, how to respond to it in a positive way, and how to help the bullies recognize how they are hurting others and she gives them tools to help them stop. With her message entitled ‘Begin’ she describes how she has used five techniques (believe, empower, get up, initiate, never give up) to reach any goal, overcome adversity, and inspire and motivate others to be successful. Brooks is a dynamic personality who embodies professionalism with a special and unique skill of connecting with children and young adults.She is uniquely skilled in a number of business areas. As an author, motivational speaker, and performer she is poised to be in demand by a number of business groups looking to capitalize on her engaging presence. Brooks is available for speaking engagements, interviews, and appearances. With her ambition to help and reach others, she’s strategic with her approach. Brooks is also happy to dedicate herself in speaking to reading and writing groups via telephone or Skype. “I believe that there are no barriers that can’t be conquered when the goal is to reach and promote the health and positive growth of others,” she says. h

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awanda Blake describes herself as a regular person. She doesn’t harness super powers. Her life isn’t uncomplicated. In fact, there are certain facets that are very complicated. However at the end of thd day it is safe to say that she is normal with everyday ambitions, problems and dreams.

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Blake is a big dreamer. “If you only knew the successful scenarios for my life that I put in my head, you’d think I was nuts. I do believe that anything is feasible though... especially if it’s something you want bad enough,” she says. “I try to function with integrity and good character and finish what I start unless I feel that someone is trying to take my kindness as a weakness. Then things can get a little interesting.” Blake acknowledged her passion for writing at a very young age. As a child she used her imagination to tell stories and other things. As she matured her writing remained consistent, even if she lost interest in other things. She attended North West School of the Performing Arts for Writing and Art. She wrote poetry and posted things on Facebook. Her followers including family and friends would tell her that she needed to write a book, and so she did. She published her first book in 2010. After that she wrote an article for EB Magazine that following December. She published her second book in 2011. Urban Tymes Magazine wrote a review for the second book and followed that feature with a request for a poem. Blake wrote for them from 2011 until 2015. She has been a blogger and freelance writer ever since. Blake says she loves the rush that comes from writing and being able to create stories and know that she wrote something that others will enjoy reading. “I like creating and writing romantic sentence structure. It’s like meeting someone for the first time and loving them for the first time. That’s what each piece does for me,” she says. h

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“I’m inspired by my kids, my family, and myself. I’m inspired daily. You would have to see my beginning to understand how much it means to me to be where I am at today!” Charlotte - March - 2016

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The Gent’s

Life By Tawanda Blake Photos by Robert McKiver

obert McKiver is the founder and CEO of The Gent’s Life, a division of The Antonio Robert Group. Robert established The Gent’s Life in 2011 to help other designers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and sole proprietors market and grow their businesses, as well as their personal sense of style and demeanor.

Robert’s passion is helping people integrate fashion, public speaking, blogging, e-mail marketing, social networking, and social media into the growth and prosperity of their businesses. He has a talent for teaching people how to cut through all the noise and just do the things that matter. And for people who don’t have the time or interest to do it for themselves, Robert does it for them. Robert has always had a love for things that were neat and orderly. Being a true Leo, he combined his love for a well-tailored suit with his love and passion for helping others. Robert’s clients range from well-known and well to-do, life and business coaches, fellow stylists, trainers, seasoned public speakers, freelance independent consultants, artists, entertainers, and authors. He has worked with clients in many different states in the United States as well abroad. The Gent’s Life was formulated to make a difference. Robert believes the world needs more people avidly pursing their passions and dreams. For Rob, success comes when his clients are as delighted with his work as he is, although his path hasn’t always been so clear. First starting out, he attempted to project the “right” professional image at all times. Though professionalism is important, he believes that people prefer to do business with “real people”. Familiarity, a touch of whimsy, and an insatiable appetite for the betterment of others all encompass what The Gent’s Life stands for. Though he lives, works, and plays in Morrisville, North Carolina, he loves to collaborate with professionals, consultants, and innovators everywhere. If you ever meet in person, remember he has an exploitable weakness for salad and breadsticks from a certain place that shall remain nameless. h

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stablished in 2000, American Dream Home Furnishing offers a fresh alternative to home furniture shopping. Their mission since day one is to make sure they offer the most striking designs and best manufactured furniture. They are more than a furniture and home accessories store. ADHF is a treasure trove of home goods that will make any home stand out. They have a reputation for caring about their customers and standing behind their products. The Southern Furniture Market has been bringing the best market samples to the High Point, North Carolina area since 1909. American Dream Home Furnishings are bringing those same market samples to you at discounted prices. From the name brands to the handmade custom furniture. I now have the opportunity to present to the world American Dream Home Furnishings. The market samples we offer are a home owners dream. With the ability to deliver anywhere in the U.S. ADHF is honored to help Americans fulfill their dreams and their homes with the same comfort I have in my store. ADHF sells high quality unique furniture including market samples at discounted prices Stop by their newest location in Salisbury, N.C. and allow them to make your furnishing dreams come true. They are committed to providing the best furniture and of the highest quality that money can buy, and ensuring that their customers are totally satisfied with their purchase. h

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hayla Hilton has always been the type of person to be genuinely happy for others’ successes, but there came a point when she began to question, “When will it be my time?” It wasn’t as though she wasn’t successful in her own right. A professional educator for the last nine years, Hilton had master’s degrees in elementary education and school administration. She taught in the classroom for five years before she transitioned to becoming a curriculum coordinator, working with teachers; and she’s even licensed to be a principal. Nevertheless, she recognized there was something else that was plaguing her heart. She simply wasn’t content. Following a break-up in a long-time relationship, Hilton began struggling with certain aspects of her life; things that were beginning to become hindrances in her life. “I struggled and asked God, ‘when am I going to get married. When will it be my time? When will all these things that I’ve planned for myself happen?’” she questioned.

Through sincere prayer and even somewhat questioning the direction of her life, Hilton says God revealed to her that there were certain things in her life that were becoming road blocks to her happiness – namely, contentment and specifically the fact that she basically didn’t have any. God began to show Hilton that she wasn’t content because she fell short in so many other areas of her life that ultimately produce contentment. Doubt, distrust, fear, jealousy, a hardened heart, patience and lack of peace reigned in her life. It wasn’t until she realized the issues that she was able to deal with them, through the grace of God. “I saw all of these in my life, particularly through my broken relationship,” she said. Not only did God show her the areas where she needed to grow, but she said that He showed her that those very same, detrimental characteristics are the things that are stopping most people from living their lives in satisfaction because they’re worried about the things that are out of their control. It wasn’t long before Hilton was given the mandate to utilize the very things that were at one point her stumbling block as a resource to help others. In December 2015, she published “Chasing Contentment: Freely Living Life Through any Circumstance”. The book is divided into 10 chapters; eight of them deal directly with those issues she struggled with and she believes other struggle with as well.

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Listen & Believe “We all have challenges that get in the way and keep us from living the lives we want to live. We must find the core of what we need to live content lives in Jesus Christ,” she said. It took some time, admitting she allowed procrastination to side track her progress too long, but simply sitting down and literally writing the book through her own experiences was cathartic as well as spiritually healing. All the while God was inspiring her to write, he was also leading her to specific scriptures that combat and align with the debilitating and staggering issues that hinder so many people from progressing in their lives.

Written in a conversational tone, “Chasing Contentment” takes the reader through Hilton’s personal journey of overcoming the things that were holding her back, while inviting them to utilize the intertwined scriptures and take self-examination of themselves. Although Hilton, now understands that a part of her purpose is to use writing as a specific tool to minister to people, it was never something that she aspired to do. “I wasn’t interested in writing books at all, but the more I prayed and tried to figure out my purpose on earth, God revealed to me that I’m supposed to be a writer,” she said. “I was thinking my next step would be to find a job as a principal and move into that seamlessly, but it hasn’t worked out that way; so I’m actually living my book. I have to be content, realizing it’s just not time for me to have that position at this time. I have to wait on God and see the direction he’s leading me in.” Undoubtedly, she says (the wait) has been frustrating, but more importantly it has taught her yet another lesson. “I discovered that you might be content in one area, but not in another area. So I think it’s a process,” Hilton said. “We have to continually move toward contentment and keep striving for it because things happen and life shifts; situations shift and things don’t always work out they way we think they should. So we just have to sit and wait on God, knowing that He has a plan.” While she is waiting, Hilton isn’t just sitting back twiddling her fingers. She’s putting her own advice into action and is working on her second book, “Peace Promises.” The idea for her sophomore book came from a chapter in “Chasing Contentment” called “Peace not Pieces.” “Peace Promises” focuses on all promises of peace that God has given unto those who serve him. While the second book is not quite ready for publication, Hilton is certainly spreading the word and using every opportunity possible to not only spread the word about her first book, which she now offers an accompanying workbook, but she’s more excited and determined to encourage and help people live out their purpose. “My passion has always been for children and to see them be successful, but I think my passion has expanded and now I really want people to know who they are and to be fully functioning in that,” she said. “I think a lot of people spend time stuck in something they don’t want to be in; stuck in jobs and relationships. I want people to know who they are and know who God created them to be; figure that out quickly and then run with it.” h

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ickzablaze Sneaker Boutique is not just another typical shoe store. Located at 7925 North Tryon Street in Charlotte, they are a place where one can buy, sell, trade and find rare and retro sneakers.

Their selection is like no other. They look for the sneakers that are high on demand and offer the most reasonable prices to their clients. They offer sneakers, boots, and dress shoes. They also clean, customize, restore, buy, sell and trade sneakers. Authentication is their first, middle, and last name. “There is nothing that doesn’t go through our quality control unit. As an extra bonus, we offer a receipt with purchases of dead stock and a three day, no wear money back guarantee,” says owner Mazeo Anderson.

“There is nothing that doesn’t go through our quality control unit. As an extra bonus, we offer a receipt with purchases of dead stock and a three day, no wear money back guarantee”. Anderson launched the company on March 15, 2014. She says she always had a passion for shoes and needed for change from working in Information Technology for well over 20 years. She describes herself as a mother, girlfriend, entrepreneur and custom artist. What Anderson loves most about her business is the flexibility, travel, and the customers that she is privileged to meet. Kickzablaze loves to help those in need by giving away products and services to the less fortunate. “We are a staple in the community and give kids an outlet to earn kicks by volunteering at our store. We also offer an apprenticeship for kids to learn our trade with hopes of them being equipped to utilize these skills in the future,” says Anderson. h

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3. Be A Little Illogical: It is a peculiarly Western trait to want to tie things up in neat bundles. We prefer solutions to problems, and answers to questions. To be creative, you need to be comfortable with things that don’t fit. This type of behavior allows you to life out of your typical pattern. 4. Laugh More: Tom Peters says that the creativity of a workplace can be measured by a laugh meter, i.e. how much it laughs. Humor is one of the greatest creative devices. It jolts us out of our normal patterns and puts ideas together that shouldn’t go together. It has been found that after listening to comedy tapes, students’ ability to solve problems rises by 60%.

Most have been frustrated at some point about not having what is deemed a great idea. Then we ask ourselves, “Why didn’t I think of that?” When we are engrossed in daily routines the ability to tap into our creativity is dormant. The longer we have the issue the more frustrated we are. There are steps that can instantly activate natural creativity and the endless flow of possibilities. You must first: 1. Think Like A Child: As adults we tend to think in a conditioned way aimed at showing how clever we are. Yet, as children, we’re simply spontaneous and far more creative in our thinking. To re-capture your childhood curiosity, allow yourself to just wonder things, to be completely present in the here and now, and to detach yourself from what you thought was real. 2. Make New Connections: To be innovative doesn’t require a university degree; it simply requires making a connection between existing ideas. For instance, did you know that ice cream was invented in 2000 BC yet it took another 3900 years for someone to come up with the idea of a cone? It’s when you take two seemingly unrelated items and use the spark of creativity that genius happens.

5. Think Outside Your Limits: Many of the products we take for granted today are the result of people thinking outside their limits. John Lynn recalls attending a computer conference in the 1980’s at a hotel when someone joked that the next thing they’d be thinking of would be computerized doors. When he went back to the same hotel 20 years later, all the doors used computer-programmed key cards. 6. Adopt and Adapt: To be creative doesn’t require blue-sky thinking. You can still be creative by adapting what works elsewhere. An American airline that wanted quicker turnarounds on their flights adopted the techniques of Formula One pit crews. Another source of ideas is nature. Georges de Mestral adapted the way certain seeds stick to clothing and invented Velcro. 7. Remember Your Dreams: Dreaming and day-dreaming can create a rich seam of ideas, because that’s when we relax and let the subconscious mind work by itself. The Roffey Park Management Institute calls this “washingup creativity” because most flashes of inspiration come when we are walking the dog, sitting Archimedes-like in the bath, or doing the laundry. Apply these 7 creative thinking techniques and make them part of your daily rituals. I guarantee that new solutions to your problems will open up to you with ease and speed. Join our group sessions or weekly calls to for assistance with gaining confidence and clarity. h For more information email info@mooreoutoflife.com or text “More” to 980-201-2458 and a member of our team will contact you.

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CHECKING inwith Children

By Reketta Wright

It is very easy in our busy lives to overlook the emotional needs of our children. Parents sometimes assume that what they are delivering as a parent is enough for the child. It is always good to sit down with your children and ask them if things are okay.

ife becomes busy managing schedules of your own and the children at times, they can feel neglected. It can be very difficult to make sure that everyone in the family gets the emotional attention desired and spend time with everyone equally.

A child’s mental and emotional health is just as important as their physical health. Healthy mental and emotional health enables children to think clearly, develop socially, and learn new skills. Unconditional love, sense of security, acceptance, friendship, fun, encouragement, and discipline all work together to develop children’s self-confidence, a high self-esteem, and a healthy emotional outlook on life. Without these basic needs, children may suffer from poor performance in school, excessive worry or anxiety, withdrawal from social and educational opportunities, nightmares, uncontrollable tempers or aggression, sadness, and even depression. Children need to understand that their parent’s love does not depend on their accomplishments. They should know that mistakes happen and are a part of

life; they should be expected and accepted. A child’s confidence can grow and become healthy in homes that provide unconditional love and affection. There are many things you can do to help nurture your child’s selfconfidence: •

Praise, encourage, and assure. Help them learn to do their best and to enjoy it.

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Help them set realistic goals they can accomplish.

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Be honest about your own life. It is important to know that everyone makes mistakes.

Reketta Wright is a licensed therapist in private practice in Greensboro, NC. Reketta works with teens and adolescents experiencing as depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. She is currently accepting new clients. Call today for a free consultation at 336.542.2884 or contact Reketta via email at reketta@rekettacwright.com For hope and inspiration follow Reketta on Instagram@rekettacwright Facebook@RekettaWrightLPC

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Lisa Santiago

isa Santiago says her name is not nearly as important as the people that she gets to serve. She is the founder of The Empowerment Center, a organization that is focused on empowering the community with economic independence through entrepreneurship. She is also an entrepreneurial coach and certified licensed master trainer. She is also a ordained minister and served as associate pastor at Redemption Christian Ministries until 2015. The Empowerment Center is an incubator for entrepreneurial minded individuals. “We provide them with coaching, resources, tools and networking to support and grow their budding businesses,”says Santiago. “We are also a hub for the entrepreneur offering them the opportunity to go into business for themselves but not by themselves.”

Empowering The Community With Economic Independence Through Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs are able to participate in weekly training in subjects to support them spiritually (mindset), personally (personal development) and professionally (business certifications, taxes, etc.) The Empowerment Center is concerned for the whole family and the entire community. Their programming offers something for everyone. The children have the opportunity to build and grow their own businesses at the ripe age of (7-17). Their Building Young Entrepreneurs (B.Y.E.) program is for the youth 7-17 who have started their own businesses. Some of these include lemonade stand, a hair bow company, a babysitting company, and a basketball coaching company. “These kids are red-hot and ready to build and we are excited to give them their first showcase on April 2nd, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at The Empowerment Center,” she says. They have also partnered with Mature Entrepreneur, Steve Chapman to support those over 55 who are looking to finally start that dream business they’ve wanted, or those who just want to stay active and support the community. “We love the opportunity to gain the wealth of wisdom they have from their experiences and the young entrepreneurs enjoy the interaction,” says Santiago. h The Empowerment Center 7925 N. Tryon St. Suite 210-212 Charlotte, NC 28262 (704) 957-1244

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