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AVID MAGAZINE (ISSN 2574-5263) Is A Digital Business Magazine That Is Published Quarterly Only! For Questions Or Advertising Opportunities Please Email Info@Theavidmagazine.com. Issue Month Is May 2019. Copyright 2018 By AVID Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction Of This Magazine, In Whole, Or In Part, Is Prohibited Unless Authorized By The Publisher. The Advertising Space Provided In AVID Magazine Is Purchased And Paid For By The Advertiser. None Of The Products Or Services are Necessarily Endorsed By AVID Magazine.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Refocusing Whew, where do I start? 2019 is halfway over already! The past few months have truly been a test of faith and patience. Every day has been a new obstacle and a learning experience. “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”-Joshua J. Marine Let’s talk about obstacles, yes they are challenging however we need them. One of the biggest challenges that I have faced thus far has been whether to continue AVID Magazine or not. I had to learn to refocus my thoughts and find my way back to me. I had become lost in everything that I had going on. With my busy schedule and helping other people build their empires, I had started to slack on mine. After praying and taking time to re-evaluate my life, I decided that it was time for a change. Self-health is very important when you are an entrepreneur. These are some Self Health Tips that I have started to incorporate into my life: 1. Pray 2. Exercise 3. Eat Clean 4. Detox 5. Get up early
6. Find a way to unwind 7. Say NO more often! After spending some time with myself, I remembered why I started AVID and exactly what my purpose was. I had to come to the terms with the fact that if God had told me to do something and I don’t do it. I am holding back blessings from others. I say all that to say, every now and then take some time out to refocus. “We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise, we harden.” —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Remember to always be Ambitious, Victorious, Inspiring and Determined! Be AVID! Instagram: @nancy_theavidmag Facebook: Nancy Jackson
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“Actions open doors, consistency keeps them open.”
irtuously Dope, one of the dopest Online Clothing Boutiques. Virtuously Dope is owned by Cortney Leishawne, a Personal Brander and curator of the Virtuously Dope Christian Community.
We were able to catch up with Cortney to discuss her new and upcoming boutique. WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHERS WHO ARE DOING THE SAME THING? I struggled with that question myself. “Another online boutique”. But what sets me apart from other online boutiques is that I know exactly who I provide products for. I have a specific girl in mind. Therefore, Virtuously Dope won’t carry the trendy pieces that majority of online boutiques may carry. Shop Virtuously Dope is very specific about the brand message which is Always Virtuous, Always Dope. WHAT DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN, WHAT ARE YOU MOST KNOWN FOR? Being Virtuously Dope, Lol. I believe that I have successfully merged being a Christian Creative and Style Curator.
WHAT IS A PHILOSOPHY OR QUOTE THAT YOU LIVE BY? 1 Corinthians 10:13 (My Favorite Scripture) tells us that: “No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face.” All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he’ll never let you be pushed past your limit; he’ll always be there to help you come through it. IF YOU COULD OFFER ANY ADVICE TO SOMEONE WANTING TO FOLLOW YOUR PATH WHAT WOULD IT BE? LEAP: Learn - Everything that you need to know regarding your niche. Execute - without excuses. Ask - for help, you never know who is willing to help you. Pray - God is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we could ask or think. For more information purchasing Virtuously Dope trendy pieces visit https:// shopvirtuouslydope.com. Be sure to follow Virtuously Dope and Cortney on Instagram: @virtuouslydope @shopvirtuouslydope @cortneyleishawne
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