“The BLACK FAMILY MAGAZINE '' February Edition

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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Collins “CJ” & Marshalluna Akintade

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Michae’ & Quintell Allen

Celebration of 34 Black Entrepreneurial POWER COUPLES

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Troy & Hassana Blackwell, CPA

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Marsha & Adrienne Carter-Hall

Dr. Constance & Anthony Mason

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D.S. “Clark” & Mayra Figueroa-Clark, LICSW

Joseph & Marrisa Msefya

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Troy Conway & Dr. Jiajoyce (Dr. Jia) Conway

Meet the Founder Black Family Magazine Founder - Monica D. Reed Meet the Reeds

Pastor James & Minister Sherae Bell

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Tia “Coach Crockett” & Eddie “Bro Finance” Crockett Broderick & Dr. Nichole Peters-Curney Minister Aaron Dockett & Lindria Forte’-Dockett

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Jaheel & Renate Garrett

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Bishop Durant & Pastor Lisa Harvin, MSW

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Pastor R. Kevin Hooks & Lady Jonelle (Lady Jo) Hooks

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Lawrence & Dr. Jovan Jackson

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James (Raymond) & Kristin Michelle Young

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Pastors Verian & Tiffany Jeffers

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Lea & Marvin B. Young, Jr.

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Denise & Oliver Marcelle

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Christopher & Artisha “Tee” Bolding

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Matt & Kelly Prestbury

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Noble & Kim Carter-Evans, MBA

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Damon & Knicole Mosby-Taylor

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Keith & Dr. Josephine Harris

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Maurice & Felicia Vice

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Eric & Dr. Sakeisha Hylick

Brandon & Tiffany Ward Rio & Micca Watkins

Marc & Saidah Inniss Tywayne & Monica D. Reed

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Solomon & Shannon Savoy

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Building Generational Wealth With Tammy Oda

Fattar & Michelle Thomas Courtney & Kent Wade BLACK LOVE Special Couple Highlight

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“Black Family Magazine” Founder & Visionary

Monica D. Reed, Family

In 2018, Monica D. Reed won 1st place,

Transformational Speaker, Author &

the Indie Authors Legacy Award for

Social Impact & Success Coach, was

Relationships.

born to impact the nation. She has been on a mission to change the world, one

Monica continues to make significant

woman, at a time. Monica Reed is a

marks of her legacy in changing the

mother of four beautiful and amazing

trajectory of families for generations

children. Monica is an award-winning,

to come, through new business HER

18x #1 International Best Selling Author,

Creative Corner: The Entrepreneur

Transformational Speaker, Relationship

Business Center. The multi-location

Consultant, and Social Impact Business

business is the platform and

Coach.

opportunity for new, aspiring, and existing companies to take their

Many people may not know that she

businesses to the next level. Her facility

WON second place in 7th grade for

was known as the FIRST Black-owned,

reciting Dr. Martin Luther King - "I

full service, entrepreneur business

Have A Dream" speech. Monica lost

center of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

her passion for speaking behind life experiences, insecurities, childhood

All of her endeavors have been built to

trauma, becoming a wife, a mother, and

support the overall good works of her

being anyone else for everyone else.

non-profit organization, Love Mama

However, her unique life experiences

Inspires Foundation. The foundation

led her right back to the stage.

that serves children and young adults who have lost their parent(s). The

NEWS FLASH... She is back! Fighting for

organization ensures to continue

CHANGE!

to guide the children with the love, support, and community they need to

Monica started her journey as an

carry out their family legacy. Monica

entrepreneur by sharing her marital

Reed will spend the rest of her life

journey with the world in her 1st book

creating platforms that help build

“R.E.N.E.W. Your Marriage”. Her story

strong family foundations.

led to helping couples build healthy marriages and women empowerment communities. In 2017, Monica launched her coaching, then speaking career to help women find their voices and to utilize their voices to reach back and pull another woman up.

Website: www.MonicaDReed.com

6-7 Question: What led to your platform,

healing, to keep going no matter what.

childhood wounds, the challenges that

The Black Family Breakthrough?

The issues I could not give voice to

began to unfold were inevitable.

found ways to manifest in my body. I

On my 29th birthday, I suffered a panic

Answer: I wanted to create space for

spent a lot of time out of school and in

attack and what some would call a

women to heal trauma and create a

doctor’s offices, plagued with random

nervous breakdown, that lasted for one

new blueprint for their lives.

symptoms and stress-related illnesses.

year. This breakdown was actually an invitation to heal. The doctor prescribed

Question: What is “The Black Family

I moved away from home as a teenage

medication that only made me feel

other women with similar experiences

Breakthrough” ?

Mom. By 22, my best friend became my

worse. So my husband took the kids

were attracted to my words and

husband. He represented the peace,

to a family member and whisked me

newfound courage. I feel honored to

Answer: A personal invitation for

goodness and love I’d longed for in my

away to a beach in Florida, to rest. In

share the lessons of my journey as

families to heal. . .

own family. I became a mother of 3

the seclusion and silence I immersed

a facilitator, speaker and mentor to

(and later 4) amazing children, earned

herself in music and journaling.

reshape a bright future for ourselves

Question: What Happened to YOU?

my degree and took a corporate job.

and our families.

Everything in my life looked good, from

All of the issues that I was not allowed

the outside. But without healing my

to address as a child came to the

When women heal, families can heal.

surface. I knew I needed help, support

Healing trauma and generational

and solutions. The physical distance

curses, requires a new blueprint for

Once I had the courage to peel back the

from my toxic family relations felt good.

a healthier way of life. So I created

layers of my own story, I knew I had to

So I returned to New Jersey knowing

a platform called, The Black Family

share it, to give voice to generations of

that what I needed was a fresh start. I

Breakthrough - designed to expand

women who have long been silenced.

asked myself, “Who are you and what

your awareness, uncover your

are you here for?”

truth, redefine your life, renew your

Answer: Glad that I finally got the opportunity to answer.

I was raised in New Jersey, in a family

strength, and help you to build a new

who valued money, education and

My husband and I decided to take the

legacy of health and wealth for your

outward appearances over everything.

kids and move to Atlanta. I became

family. Through educational training

Behind the facade was a home life filled

determined to break the generational

and engagement with a powerful

with conflict, indifference and abuse.

cycle of trauma in my family, and to

community of wellness practitioners

Growing up, I was not allowed to talk

create an entirely new approach to

and therapists, you can elevate your

about the traumas I experienced. Any

life, relationships and child-rearing. I

mind-set, so your breakdown can

attempt to challenge that facade was

knew I had a higher calling beyond my

become your breakthrough.

dismissed.

corporate job, and role as a mother and wife. So I prayed for guidance,

It’s an invitation to heal.

Throughout my childhood, I watched

and continued to seek help to work

the women in my family suffer

through the layers of trauma that stood

Facebook & Instagram: @

profound wounds and move on, as if

in the way of a healthier life. It was at a

BlackFamilyBreakthrough

nothing ever happened. So I learned,

women’s retreat that I began to see the

Website: www.

by their example, to forgo any hope of

value in my story. Each time I shared,

BlackFamilyBreakthrough.com

MEET THE REEDS “Breaking Generational Cycles, Healing Generational Hurts, and Building Generational Wealth”

THE BLACK FAMILY BREAKTHROUGH “Building A New Family Foundation with a Blueprint that delivers a healthier way of life.”

The Black Family Breakthrough

find a way to come together to learn

is a platform designed to expand

how to raise a family that will transfer

your awareness, uncover your truth,

healthy relationship communication.

redefine your life, renew your strength,

We are determined to share the

and help you to build a new legacy

blueprint that keeps the family

of health and wealth for your family.

effectively communicating.

Monica discusses the steps she took to build individualized and personalized relationships with her husband Tywayne Reed, Sr., and each of her children to create a unique family blueprint. Finally, she is ready to share with the world.

Meet Briaisha A. James-Reed - The relationship between mothers and daughters is precious however can be challenging. Learning how to learn from each other and identifying the type of relationship you two have, building love

Meet Monica D. Reed - Brings

and trust around an effective approach.

awareness and an invitation of healing by revealing her life experiences after self-awareness and a continuous personal development journey. She shares her journey of what it took to be and become the heart of her family and the relationship approaches she had to take to apply a new family blueprint.

Meet Tywayne R. Reed. Jr. - The relationship between a mother and her son is a special bond. Keeping an open door policy and line of communication with my sons has been what makes us close. When a young man can listen, communicate, and apply life lessons to deepen the connection in the home,

Meet Tywayne R. Reed, Sr. - When

you can be at peace that He will take

two people are in a relationship, there

the same lessons and legacy into his

are two different backgrounds, learned

own family one day.

experiences, beliefs, habits, and must Photo Credit: Jarvis Photo (Left to Right): Briaisha James-Reed(22), Tywayne Reed, Jr.(21), Mekhi Reed(7), Monica Reed, Saniya Reed(12), Tywayne Reed, Sr.

Meet Saniya I. Reed - There will always

life, relationships, finances, spirituality,

be a child(ren) that will carry out your

health, and wealth to enrich the black

life’s lessons. We parents must heal to

community. While Monica shared her

recognize the purpose that our children

relationship-building approach, she

carry through them. Our wholeness

will be inviting other expert guests

allows us to nurture our children’s gifts.

to discuss other healthy relationshipbuilding resources for all relationship

Meet Mekhi M. Reed - Some children are genuinely sent to you to embrace, encourage, and empower through laughter and complete joy. He brings

dynamics. You can stay connected by following “The Black Family Breakthrough” on all social media platforms.

super hilarious conversations, a high energy level, and uniqueness to the

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home. Mekhi definitely challenges each

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one of us to think on a deeper level.

The Black Family Breakthrough with Monica D. Reed will address all things

Black History Month Special Edition

Instagram: @ TheBlackFamilyBreakthrough

“Black History Month - Celebrates 34 Black Entrepreneurial POWER COUPLES

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Black History Month Special Edition

“Black History Month Celebrates 34 Black Entrepreneurial POWER COUPLES

When you think of a “POWER COUPLE”,

Our P.O.W.E.R. Couples are:

who and what do you imagine?

P: Passionate, positive, productive

• President Barack & Michelle Obama

W: Well-spoken, witty, winning

• Oprah Winfrey & Stedman Graham

E: Ethical, engaging, empowering

• Beyonce’ & Jay-Z

R: Resilient, resourceful, respectable

O: Open-minded, optimistic

• Will & Jada Pinkett-Smith or even • Ciara & Russell Wilson Why? Does money, fame, and accomplishments equal power? Maybe.

Maybe not.

Thirty-four (34) P.O.W.E.R. Couples

This book is perfect for couples who

have come together in this anthology

need to know the REAL DEAL about

series to embark on an EPIC journey!

what it truly takes to keep their

In this well-anticipated project, they

marriage together, while trying to

have brought their truths, experiences,

create wealth, impact and break the

struggles, stories, strengths, strategies

chains of dysfunction plaguing our

and positive energy. They have given

communities. It is also great for dating

the UNCUT, REAL version of how they

and engaged couples who want to get

have weathered the storms of love,

the “cheat-codes” on how to have a

money and entrepreneurship, while

thriving relationship and learn how to

trying to grasp work/life balance

navigate through the “rough patches”,

(what’s that?!). The Covid-19 pandemic

WHEN they come!”

added an unprecedented layer of frustration, despair, losses, uncertainty, financial strains for many and this book series is the glimmer of hope, light and resilience shining bright in spite of it!

Money TALK$: Uncut Convos With Power Couples About Love, Money & Entrepreneurship was Compiled by Visionaries: Dr. Constance & Anthony Mason Couples About Love, Money & Entrepreneurship Money TALK$: Uncut Convos With Power Couples About Love, Money & Entrepreneurship Vol I launched in Feb. 2021 Money TALK$: Uncut Convos With Power Couples About Love, Money & Entrepreneurship Vol II Co-author Magazine Feature – Book Launch on Feb 22, 2022 Book Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Money-TALK-Convos-Couples-Entrepreneurship-ebook/dp/ B08XMFTR8V

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DR. CONSTANCE & ANTHONY MASON

of your phone number?” She blushed and said, “If you can guess the numbers, then you’ll have it!” He smiled and thought for a second. Then he said, “542”. And to her shock, it was right! He had hit it exactly on the head on the first try! And they have been together ever since that day! 19 In almost 23 years of being together and 16 1/2 years of marriage, they have grown in every way— personally, professionally, financially, mentally, spiritually, and as a family! Together, they have four adult children, two grandchildren, and two more grandbabies on the way! Dr. Constance is a Financial

Dr. Constance and Anthony’s story began in 1999. It is a story of divine orchestration, unconventionality, truth, resilience, and healing. Some might say it was a “chance meeting” one spring day on a bus stop in Baltimore City, MD. But they see it very differently. They believe that God completely orchestrated their connection. Anthony was a Bus Operator (Driver) for Maryland Transit Administration and was on a “layover,” killing time until it was time to start his next route of the day. Constance had just gotten off from work

Expert, International Speaker, Best-selling Author, and an Advocate.

Anthony is an honorable Veteran, retiree, and Regional Director at a local transportation company. Together, they co-founded the Real Connected Co, a multi-media marketing company that makes it impossible for black entrepreneurs to be ignored by providing access to platforms that amplify their positive voices, increase their visibility, credibility, connectivity & profitability. They accomplish this through collaborative book experiences, educational conferences & positive tv shows.

as a part-time Tele-funder for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. She was waiting for a different bus than the one Anthony was driving. Long story short, they struck up a conversation that ultimately would change their

Dr. Constance & Anthony Mason

lives forever! Constance noticed that the number of the

Financial Consultant & Transportation Training Manager [US Veteran]

bus Anthony was driving was exactly the last four digits of her

Co-Founders of the Real Connect Co www.realconnected.co

then phone number, “5642”. She blurted out, “Oh my goodness!

IG @realconnected.co

That’s my phone number!” Anthony looked at the number

IG @ccraigmason

and then asked her, “Well, what’re the other three numbers

MT$ Vol I, II. Chapter title: “Shifting the Vows”

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JOSEPH & ARRISA MSEFYA

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, “two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed… Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”

The truth is, trying to do marriage without Christ is like trying to drive a car without gas; you will only get so far! Remember challenges in marriage are normal. They do not mean that you have a bad marriage or that you’re married to the wrong person. God allows such challenges for the purpose of making us more like Christ (Romans 8:28-30) and that purpose is for us to bear the fruit of the Spirit, to be filled

ESSAGE FROM MARISSA & JOSEPH MSEFYA As we read through this

with love, kindness, joy and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). The desire for most

anthology, Money Talk$: Uncut Convos with Power Couples About

married couples today is to leave a legacy, and many of us consider this legacy to

Love, Money & Entrepreneurship, we felt hopeful. We thought of the

be primarily financial. While important, the legacy we must prioritize is the gift of

countless couples we encounter in our marriage coaching sessions

a marriage that honors God, and that is only cultivated through a deep relationship

and community events who look at their marriages with despair,

with Him as a couple.

futility and hopelessness. The 12 couple coauthors give us their uncut and real narratives for the purpose of encouraging all of us to the sovereignty of the almighty God, the author of the institution of marriage itself.

We are grateful for Anthony and Constance Craig-Mason, the masterminds and power couple behind this project and movement, for their vision of amplifying black marriages, black families, and black entrepreneurs through REAL conversations and story sharing through

These pages are filled with real life examples to remind you that there is always a way to overcome the challenges that come during the marriage journey when you and your spouse shift your heart posture and your mindset. As you go on to read the following chapters, we would like to leave you

various platforms like this anthology! So, whether you are single, engaged or married, kudos for picking up this book and seeking growth. We believe you will find this book helpful and encouraging as each couple shares honestly and openly about their experiences without treating their path as the

with this thought: The depth of your spiritual intimacy as

only way. 7 We are rooting for you and your marriage.

a couple is the foundation that will sustain your marriage

Remember, anything worth having is worth working/

through life’s ups and downs. It’s what will help you

fighting for. We pray that God honors your investment

achieve a forever marriage. We believe spiritual intimacy

of time by reading this work and that He will bless

is what breathes life into all areas of your marriage, your

your marriage richly. We are praying for your forever

communication, finances, business, sex life, and so much

marriage, Joe and Marissa

more.

More than just reading the Word of God together or spending time in prayer, spiritual intimacy is a couple’s commitment to Jesus as the 6 foundation of their marriage. As the scriptures remind us in

Joseph & Marrisa Msefya Logistics Specialist & Certified Marriage Coaches Founders of Forever Marriages https://www.forever-marriages.com IG @forevermarriages MT$ Vol II. Foreword: “Spiritual Intimacy for a Forever Marriage”

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PASTOR JAMES & MINISTER SHERAE BELL

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ames and Sherae met on March 12, 1989 at 2nd Mt Olive Baptist Church in Brownsville, VA. They were baptized one after the other and shared James’ bible during

service. Sherae had left her bible on the back

how God has brought them through financial burdens, marital hurts, and most of all the greater joys of their 30-year marriage. They are more in love now, than before, because as they have come to realize as life goes on and people grow

pew, where she sat and of course James had his

into themselves, you begin to understand

in the front pew where he sat like a Teacher’s pet.

the true meaning of what it means to love

They were married 6 months after they started

someone unconditionally and until the end.

to date in 1990 and will be celebrating 30 years of

Life is better together!

marriage this upcoming December 15th. James was licensed as a Minister in 1989 and ordained in 1994. Sherae was licensed as a Minister in 2016.

However, they have been in the Ministry since their dip in that baptismal pool in 1989. They have 2 children, Antonio and Jazmyn, a daughter-in-love,

Pastor James & Minister Sherae Bell

Jillisa, three grandchildren, Anaishija, D’Amonte and

Pastor [US Veteran] & Author, Speaker, Mrs. Leesburg Virginia

Kaiden and an American Bulldog named Zori. James and Sherae love ministering together and sharing the WORD with others. Their sense of humor and level of comfort with speaking God’s WORD and living HIS truths is an attraction by so many who encounter their presence. They love telling others

America 2022 [US Veteran] Owner of Gifts By Journey, LLC https://www.sheraebell.com Cut 4 Christ Ministry IG @sheraespeaks MT$ Vol I, II. Chapter title: “More in Love Now Than Ever Before”

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COLLINS “CJ” & MARSHALLUNA AKINTADE

unconventionally for 363 days, with over 700 miles separating them! The shorter than “common” dating process was only possible due to the Grace of God and the intentionality they practiced throughout their courtship.

Collins and Marshalluna’s relationship began in December 2017 and culminated in

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marriage nearly one year later, in December of 2018.

ollins and Marshalluna’s story began in 2017.

It is a story of redemption, commitment,

Now going on two years married, they are in love more than ever and cloaked in

love, and intentionality. Both survivors of

God’s grace and favor.

divorce, this time around, were determined

to build a lasting marriage. So, they made the conscious decision to lay their past inhibitions to the wayside and commit to letting down their walls and opening their hearts. They used the lessons learned

“Partnered in purpose,” this power couple is doing the work of developing individuals, serving the community, and advancing the kingdom of God. Together, they are better than ever! And with God on their side, they cannot be stopped!

from their past mistakes in relationships as the building blocks for their future.

From the beginning, Collins and Marshalluna committed to honoring God by remaining celibate until marriage and dating “His way.” The two were

Collins “CJ” [US Veteran] & Marshalluna Akintade

intentional about getting to know one another and

Men’s Development Coach & Fitness Instructor

purposed to love and serve one another daily.

L.O.M.A.H. Life www.lomahlife.com IG @_lomahlife IG @iam.king.collins

The two could sustain a thriving and flourishing romantic relationship both strategically and

MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Partnered in Purpose”

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MICHAE’ & QUINTELL ALLEN happen! The first ‘move’ was made at the choir’s annual banquet .

Quintell is a bit of a tomboy, so her everyday was sneakers and shorts. But oooooh, at the banquet; she had to come

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t was a dark and stormy night....

Actually, it was college at UCF!

When we met, we were both dating other people; so, we were just friends. We hung out after rehearsals, sat together at

correct in a borrowed dress, wig, light makeup, and she hit the town.... well, the student union. That blue dress knocked Michae’s socks off, and the rest was history Fast forward three years and we’re engaged with a plan to get married where it all began, the student union at UCF. Well into the planning stage, we saw a commercial about a Wedding Giveaway Contest. We entered and won a fully paid for wedding, to be aired on the local news station!!!

Whaaat? Yes, that happened!

choir events and in the choir van.

There was a time where Michae was president and Quintell was the secretary!!! LoL... come on. Something was bound to

Michae’ & Quintell Allen Boudoir Photographer & Behavioral Health Manager of Operations Co-Founders of Ghostreaders, LLC. www.ghostreaders.com IG @ghostreadersinc MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Jesus First, Each Other Second”

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TROY & HASSANA BLACKWELL, CPA

each other. Before you say “Awwww,” the college years had bumps in the road, including Troy having an actual fight to squash another suitor and being confronted by many that felt Hassana didn’t deserve a good guy like Troy.

The marriage years have been growing and maturing.

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t was December 1992, at the national treasure Morgan State University, at a fraternity party for incoming members hosted in Troy’s suite. Hassana was an incoming sorority member and found herself there. Our paths crossed through

an introduction. Troy acted as if he didn’t recognize her.

“Ummm, I’m in your math class” Hassana said with a Jersey side eye. Troy later revealed it was the two other interested

Our bond has been bent, but never broken. We flow like a team in love, marriage, and business. Most likely you’ll see us somewhere together, enjoying things and people together, and sharing joys and sorrows together. Don’t get it twisted, as we’re both strong individuals who don’t always like each other and who argue and curse. But the pure peace of having a lover as your friend has endured us.

ladies at the party that caused him temporary amnesia. It started from there during those last couple weeks before Winter break. Running into each other at parties, to Hassana trying to tutor Troy in that math class, to costly longdistance calls during the break (this was before cell phones).

Troy & Hassana Blackwell, CPA

Now 29 years later, there’s still a sparkle in our eyes for

Software Engineer, Personal Trainer & CPA, Makeup Artist Team CORE Wellness & Fitness Hassana Q. Blackwell, CPA www.hblackwellcpa.com IG @troy.teamcore IG @hassanablackwell MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Humble Tigers”

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MARSHA & ADRIENNE CARTER-HALL

Marsha decided to take a leap of faith and move to Baltimore to solidify our relationship and pursue her dream of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. We’ve been married for almost seven years,

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t was a dark and stormy night... no, really; it WAS dark and stormy! We met during Hurricane Sandy! We both were in a group on Facebook, and Marsha messaged me, stating that I looked like I gave good hugs. Me, the skeptic, side-eyed the

phone and said... ”I bet you say that to everyone!” She replied... ”only to the pretty ones!” From there, we became friends. We talked every day, and though she lived in Virginia and I in Baltimore,

and it has been filled with all of the emotions, with love being at the forefront. Together, we have endured four college degrees, multiple cancer prevention surgeries, and raising three teenage boys! Early on, we established a relationship built on friendship, then love. That foundation has instilled a certain level of respect and genuineness in our relationship that has shape into an unparalleled love. Our love story will be everlasting, and we look forward to many more years of memories to add to it.

Marsha made me feel like there was no distance between us. She sent me weekly cards, love letters, and every day she sent me a “song of the day.” She made me feel safe and secure, and we just had a good time with each other, whether on the phone or in person.

On our very first in-person encounter, Marsha spent hours in the kitchen to prepare two weeks’ worth of food for me because I ate like a toddler! At that moment, I knew she was the one, as good food is

Marsha Carter-Hall, CRNP, NP-C, FNP-BC & Adrienne Carter-Hall,

the way to my heart and soul! We did a long-distance relationship for

MHA, BSN, RN, ADS [US Veteran]

a while, with Marsha traveling to Baltimore twice a month. Eventually,

CEO & COO of Quench Infusions & Wellness www. quenchinfusions.com IG @quenchinfusions MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Yin and Yang”

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D.S. “CLARK” & MAYRA FIGUEROACLARK, LICSW

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he Groom’s Perspective. I knew that I wanted something different from what I was seeing in my community of broken homes. I also wanted something different from what I saw happen to my parents’ marriage which ended in their separation when I was eleven years old. When I met

Mayra, she was a beautiful, vibrant servant leader of the teen ministry of the Church we attended at that time. I had just joined the church and had only met her a few times, never really getting to know her. But certainly, she had a reputation, a good one. She was well known for her leadership of the ministry, uplifting support of her friends, and her devotion to God. I didn’t chase after her right away, we attended a church that had a thriving singles ministry that encouraged single men and women to go out on dates. After church one Sunday, a few of us went over to Mayra’s home learning she had just been released from the hospital. The only thing I could make out was the imprint of her hands from under there. I grabbed her hand and said, “It’s Clark.” She squeezed my hand, and in that moment I began to see her differently, the “magic moment.” (She would tell you that she was completely drugged up on medication and too exhausted to tell me from a can of paint that night!) To help

D.S. “Clark” & Mayra Figueroa-Clark, LICSW Prepare-Enrich Facilitator & Psychotherapist Co-Founders of Clark & Mayra https://figueroaclarkm.wixsite.com/my-site-2 Mayra Figueroa-Clark, LICSW https://mayra-figueroa-clark.clientsecure.me IG @mayratheloveexpert

speed things along the lead ministers’ wife helped to facilitate a dinner date at their house.

Bride’s Perspective: Clark and I met at church. He quickly became one of my closest friends, or as we would say ‘brother in Christ”. I recall being able to talk with him for hours, hanging out with him was so easy and so much fun. I honestly never knew that he was romantically interested in me. Money TALK$ 133 Until one day, as we were ending a dinner date with leaders in our church he disclosed it. He said he wanted to ‘change our relationship’. Initially (and for a long time after that) I said no. I was fearful and didn’t ‘see’ him like that. Finally, I gave in and stated that he must pursue me. Clark took the charge very seriously. After months of flowers, love notes, long walks and ice cream, my heart was his.

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TROY CONWAY & DR. JIAJOYCE (DR. JIA) CONWAY

and Dr. Jia have spent the past 24-years of their lives growing as husband and wife, exploring life together, developing a love and heart of servitude for God, and proving to themselves that despite “challenges” faced, their love, friendship and trust in God prevails. Dr. Jia believes with her whole heart that she has been able to be the woman of God that she was meant to be

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because of the solid foundation, love, and support of Troy. She ascribes

roy and Dr. Jiajoyce (Dr. Jia)

to the mentality, “I can be because he is.” Troy is equally supported

Conway have been married

in his gifts, talents and abilities as a Disc Jockey and graphic artist

for 24- years, they share four beautiful children and

by his wife. She believes that his “ears and hands” are anointed by God. Nothing supersedes the greatness they achieve together, and

one grandson. The history of their

this is evident in their most recent endeavor of opening their first

friendship dates back to the tender

wellness spa and salon.

ages of sixteen and eighteen when they first met when Dr. Jia was in high-school and Troy a college freshman. They spent years after encountering one another in the Mayor’s Youth Leadership Program becoming the best of friends, only to find themselves falling in love.

They were married in 1996, just a few months after welcoming their first child, Jazmin, and elevenyears later they renewed their commitment to one another. Troy

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we even started dating. This was nurtured with long conversations and natural sober observations that weren’t lovesick just yet. So, the Romance side was simply the next progression of the flow we had created. Like any good meal, Love is something that is better when prepared and seasoned with time. So, we always encourage couples to use time to be sure their

MeetTheCrocketts! Our Love story is both classic and contemporary at the same time. Together our reality is one of laughter, love, realized goals and options. Our life and our love are a quickly developing

ideal lifestyle full of family trips, heart-filled occasions, and

Love story is a good one because changes come with time, so commit to all of it. It’s not simply a peaceful ride through the meadow but an adventurous journey through a lifetime. When you buckle up you can enjoy the ride TOGETHER.

opportunities to give back. We are enjoying discovering abundance together. TOGETHER being the operative word. It hasn’t always been this way. We grew up as friends and church sweethearts in a very cultivating social environment that allowed us time and space to really get to know each other. That’s just a fancy way of saying things were safe and we could stay up late and talk all night. As long as Eddie didn’t get caught! (#JitHadaCurfew) But seriously, Friendship was our foundation. We took time to know the ins and outs of each other’s personality and temperament before

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BRODERICK & DR. NICHOLE PETERS-CURNEY

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he Power of Eye Contact As I am getting back in the car from pumping gas Lil Les and his homie pulls up. “What’s up, Nikki? You mean to tell me y’all not playing no cards tonight? Me and my homeboy Bigboy were just about to come over. Is it okay if I bring him along? He was going to be my spade’s partner tonight.

I looked at Kimmie and said, “Do you know him? I thought I knew everyone in this town and their momma, but I don’t know him.”

Kim replied, “Yes, I know him and his family, Nikki. He is really cool, laid back, hardworking, and very respectful.”

I kept looking in his car to see if I could remember him. You could tell he kept looking in Kimmie’s car to see if he somehow knew me. There was something about those first eye contacts that had me kinda rocking inside. I just smiled and said, “Les, if you want to bring your boy to get spanked on our winners’ card table, then meet us at my house around 9:30 p.m. We’re going to whip y’all all the way back where you came from. You know who the Queens of Spades are in this town.

Everyone laughed.

I’m sorry to tell you this, ma’am, but I never lose. I’ll be a winner before I even step foot on your doorstep,” Broderick replied.

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Kimmie and I thought that was just too darn funny. “You a who?” A winner?” We laughed again. “We’ll see.”

We all drove off, still talking cash money stuff.

Unfortunately, Kimmie and I ended up making it back later than expected. Lil Les and his homie waited for us and then decided to leave. I went inside and took my shower and laid my head on my pillow. Just as I was about to close my eyes and go to sleep, my doorbell rang. Kimmie was calling my phone and Les was texting me. I went to my front door and it was Les’s homie Broderick standing at my door alone.

I watched him ring my doorbell for well over ten minutes. Les texted me to let his friend in so we could talk and meet each other. Kimmie was on the phone saying, “Nikki, he is the right person for you. God has brung a good man in your life finally, thank you Jesus.”

I was stunned and confused. “Kimmie, I am not about to go there with you or Les. You two are a trip. You two know what I just went through. Nope, I don’t know this dude.” I hung up on Kimmie, sent Les a text back that said “you tried it, good night bro.” I looked out my door, turned around, and hopped back in my bed. As soon as I dozed off again, my phone rang.

“Can I speak to Nikki?”

“This is she.”

“Um, Les gave me your number and told me to call you. This is Broderick. I was just at your house trying to come visit you. I waited on your porch for like forty-five minutes.”

I laughed and in my head, I felt that was so very sexy. “I don’t know you like that and to come to my house late is a no-no!”

“Damn, baby, I heard that you keep it real. But honestly, I wasn’t trying to come inside. Les already told me you love sitting on the porch talking to your family and friends. I was going to ask you to come outside and talk to me on your porch.”

He had swagger, and the fact he wanted to come to my favorite spot to talk and get to know me was so amazing. We talked for about seven hours on the phone. I never went to sleep anyway.

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MINISTER AARON DOCKETT & LINDRIA FORTE’DOCKETT

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indria & I story is very unique because I have known her parents for years. Prior to us meeting. Our families were members of the same church. I never knew Lindria’s parents had a daughter until Sunday July 22, 2001 @ 8am. This day was a very special day

because it was the first service for the Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church. Located in Bladensburg MD. Pastor Charles W. Dockett, My father. So, on this Sunday, I walked into our small, packed church first service. The moment I saw her. I said to myself. That is my wife!

I can’t tell you how I knew! I just knew! After the service we spoke. I said hi first. Then she said hi and she walked right past me. Little did she know that in a few years she would be Mrs. Aaron Dockett.. For the next couple of months, I would see Lindria in church off and on.

We would speak but no serious conversation until after not seeing her for a few Sundays - I asked her brother “How is your Sister doing?” Her Brother said to me! I don’t know! Why don’t you call

Minister Aaron Dockett & Lindria Forte’-Dockett

her? Money TALK$ 195 I said! I would but I don’t have her number.

Federal Police Officer, Minister & Professional

Can you tell her I ask about her? Well, he did! He told his Sister!

Photographer, Real Estate Agent Kingdom Missionary Baptist Church https://www.

The Bald-headed guy at the church is looking for you. So, the next

kingdommbc.org

Sunday Lindria shows up. After the service she comes up to me

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and says. My Brother told me you are looking for me. Here is my number. Married since April 27th, 2005.

IG @lindria.dockett MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Servant Leaders in Love”

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JAHEEL & RENATE GARRETT Lol! Our 18-year journey has seen many great days and some bad days. We’ve been through what most people would consider a tsunami of sorts. But to us it shows that we’re both strong people. We fight for what we

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aheel and I met and started dating in late 2003.

I had four kids and he had two. We both have strong personalities and we’re total opposites. He invited me and the kids over for a home cooked

want. The love we share is real. It’s authentic. It’s ours.

Jaheel planned a surprise vow renewal on January 19th, 2021 in Cancun. Now, our 6 children are all adults. We have 1 beautiful granddaughter and we’re business owners of Freakinsweetjars. Let the love story continue on.

dinner and it was great. He had his kids down later that month and introduced me to them. After 7 months of dating, Jaheel proposed. We were on the same path in life. We both wanted great upbringings for our kids along with a great future for us.

We married on 1/19/05 at the justice of peace. Quick and simple.

Then all hell broke loose. Combining households, incomes, strong personalities, kids, habits, and expectations was not working.

We separated twice. We couldn’t get along well, but we didn’t file for divorce. I love his strength, confidence, and the love he has for his children and most importantly the love he has for

Jaheel & Renate Garrett

his mom. Our love was strong, but our tongues were stronger.

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BISHOP DURANT & PASTOR LISA HARVIN, MSW

impressions last. During these years, the friendship developed roots and, before long, began to bud. They became a silo of security and a reservoir of strength for one another through the highs and lows of a new season in both of their lives. The genuineness of the friendship easily allowed them to present themselves as twin sister and brother to most everyone who knew them at Hampton University. The words of Khalil Gibran, “And let your best be for your friend. If he must know the ebb of your tide, let him know it’s flood also,” whisper perpetually on the path of their sojourn together. They are blessed with three and one-half decades of friendship, thirty-one years of marriage and the exponential expression of their love in their four children,

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t first glance, Durant and Lisa Harvin are a cliché account of how

Durant IV (Diandra), Dairia Kymber, Devin Kendall and Demitria Danielle. Each day they live serving the needs of the human family pastorally and professionally.

friends become lovers, make their

Lisa is a Social Worker for the 245 State of Maryland

way to the altar and the rest, as

and a grief counseling champion, and he is the

it is oft times said, is history. Fortunately, this

Corporate Chaplain for a Health and Management

couple has endured longer than a glance and

Corporation. Together, they are the founding

stand as a radiant sentinel of living a blessed,

pastors of The GIFT—The Greater Immanuel Faith

balanced life while bearing burdens and

Temple in Windsor Mill, Maryland

overcoming sorrows. They met, as freshmen, on the banks of the James River at Hampton University in the Fall of 1984. While the initial impressions were off putting (she thought he was a snob and he was jarred by her

Bishop Durant & Pastor Lisa Harvin, MSW

Cindy Lauper like neon presentation), life

Corporate Chaplain & Social Worker

on-campus afforded them the space and opportunity to dispel the notion that first

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PASTOR R. KEVIN HOOKS & LADY JONELLE (LADY JO) HOOKS

a visit. We played a few games, then took in a movie.

For years, Jo and I must confess that we could not

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ur journey began when we attended Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, me as a

remember the movie we had gone to see because we talked the entire time only to figure out it was “Die Hard” starring Bruce Willis. From that day, we were

sophomore, and Jo as a freshman. Anyone

locked and loaded into each other. Three years later,

who grew up on the East side of Baltimore

on a hot summer day of July 29, 1995, we took our

knows that Saint Frances was a neighbor to the

marriage vows, and the two became one. A few

Baltimore City Department of Corrections. Some days,

months later, we purchased our first home - a

when having physical education outdoors, we could

significant milestone to becoming adults and

hear the inmates yelling at the female students. Though

an opportunity to own property in our twenties

Jo and I attended the same high school, we never

– something that neither of our parents could

showed any interest in becoming an item. However,

accomplish. It was a big deal!

she grew fond of my presence and could not resist my charm. That is my story, and I am sticking to it.

After graduation, we would see each other around town but never expressed interest until 1992. On Christmas Day of the same year, Jo, Michelle, and Eric, two high school classmates, decided to pay

Pastor R. Kevin Hooks & Lady Jonelle (Lady Jo) Hooks Lead Pastor & First Lady, Beauty Consultant Founders of Life Nation Church https://www.transformationoflife.org IG @transformationoflife1 IG @ fl_ jo MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Becoming Who We Are”

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LAWRENCE & DR. JOVAN JACKSON

conversations were strictly friendship, I was becoming more fond of him while building a great friendship simultaneously. Neither of us ever crossed the line to lead the other person to ever think we were interested in anything more than just being friends. The unique

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ack in 2011 we were both searching for deeper spiritual growth and by way

thing about these moments is that they always seemed very innocent, genuine, and never forced. It just seemed like such a natural flow. Well, it wasn’t until the day of my book signing,

of radio broadcast we both found St.

and at the very end as we packed up and prepared to leave.

Martins Church of Christ in Baltimore

Lawrence being the gentleman and good friend that he

MD under the leadership of Dr. Kevin Daniels.

Jovan arrived there first and Lawrence shortly

was, helped with the setup and cleanup. As we were leaving, I invited him out to dinner with me. He almost

thereafter. After about 3 years or so, Bishop

declined the invite because he couldn’t understand

Daniels prophesied over us regarding our

why I would want to spend that special moment with

impact in the Kingdom around wealth creation

him. Little did he know he was special to me and

and finance. In response, Lawrence decided

there was no one else that I wanted to spend that

to reach out to Jovan via fb messenger just to

moment with besides him. It was in that moment

get acquainted. This is where it all began, our

that he heard the spirit say, “fool there is more here,

friendship. I would look forward to Lawrence

and you need to accept this invitation.” Needless to

passing by me during offering time at which we

say, we went out for dinner and the rest was history!!

would greet each other with a church hug, and he would give me a friendly kiss on the cheek. It was just our friendly church greeting of love. I always thought he was a handsome brother, and his down to earth persona was very attractive as well. Lawrence found a reason to call me and then started calling more often until it became a daily morning routine. Although our

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PASTORS VERIAN & TIFFANY JEFFERS

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e both grew up in Baltimore, MD, otherwise known as “Smalltimore.”

This was so accurate in our case. Though we didn’t meet until 2004, we quickly found that we were literally one degree of separation our entire lives! We knew so many of the same friends, had similar

interests, ran in the same circles musically around the DMV, and even ministered on some of the same programs. Our grandparents even lived a block away from each other. Our churches were blocks from each other. In 2004, we both found ourselves, on a dare, trying out this new online dating website that boasted of creating more meaningful relationships than other sites because they match you based on hundreds of attributes - and they were NOT joking! The questionnaire seemed to take forever. But we both believe God was completely in control of our connection.

It didn’t take too long for us to feel a spark, and that spark grew. We met in February of 2004, were married in October, and have been going strong ever since. We have three awesome daughters that keep us on our toes. We’ve been in every area of ministry together, and in 2018, we answered God’s call to pastoral ministry and launched Connected Life Ministry together. We are determined to use our marriage as a testimony to show God’s love and illustrate what He can do with everyday people that live every day for Christ!

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DENISE & OLIVER MARCELLE

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liver and Denise met while attending college in Michigan in 1995.

Oliver was the musician for the campus gospel choir that Denise was a member of. However, the choir association was not the main thing that was instrumental in sparking their friendship. It was Denise’s

daughters, 4-year-old Jemeka and 1-year-old Stephanie. After choir rehearsals, Jemeka would always tug on the bottom of Oliver’s jacket, look up at him, and ask if he would be coming to their house again soon. Additionally, Stephanie was enrolled in the campus daycare, where Oliver was a student worker. He was assigned to Stephanie’s classroom, where “play date” interactions often occurred. Through those interactions, Jemeka and Stephanie stole Oliver’s heart and paved the way for Oliver and Denise to develop a deeper friendship. Oliver and Denise began to spend a lot of time together - studying at Denise’s apartment, shopping, going out to eat, or to the movies. They were literally best friends who would talk about anything and everything. During this time, it became clear that this was becoming more than a mere friendship. After some years, though, Oliver decided that it was time for him to move from that small college town, and he relocated back to his hometown of Baltimore, MD. However, very soon after he arrived, he realized that he did not want to live a life without Denise in it. Shortly after, they were married, and as they say,

Denise & Oliver Marcelle

the rest is history.

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MATT & KELLY PRESTBURY “When I needed someone most you came into my life I was still dealing with heartache from my previous wife I could see no silver lining and my skies were the grayest Plus, it seemed my hopes and dreams were completely deflated”

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hose are lines from a poem I wrote years ago to share our love story with the world. Kelly, at the time we met, was childless and could have done anything else in the world besides settle down with a divorcee with two young kids, but that’s exactly what she did. And it didn’t take her long

at all. “You hungry,” I asked a couple of times during our first date, a Vivian Green concert at The Recher theater in Towson. “No,” she replied each time. When the concert was over, we went to get a cheesesteak to share. She must have loved me already because that was 18 years ago, and she has not let me forget how I shortchanged her by not getting two subs. To this day she remembers and reminds me.

The opening act was late, the feature was even later but Kelly Murphy was right on time. She came into my life exactly when I needed her to, helped me heal from a devastating divorce, became a mother to my sons and bore two more children. That is truly our love story. It started with us going to a concert to hear others’ music.

We’ve been making sweet music of our own ever since.

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DAMON & KNICOLE MOSBY-TAYLOR

Stephanie was standing nearby. Knicole pointed out the guy to Stephanie asking.

“Who is he? They watched as he and his friend left the club. Knicole’s heart dropped, but Stephanie, (a self-proclaimed private investigator) tracked him down. The very next day Knicole and Stephanie had his name (Damon)and were walking into his job.

Knicole had butterflies in her stomach but knew she had to meet him. The second

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wenty-nine years

that Damon walked towards Knicole, her knees got weak and she had a deep

ago, a nineteen-

knowing that Damon was “the one.” The connection was intense and revealed that

year-old Knicole was

they often traveled in the same circles and had many near misses. Damon shared

on the dance floor

that he was checking Knicole out while she was dancing in the club. When Knicole

of a popular club showing

got home that evening, she and Damon talked on the phone all night. Damon

off her dance moves with a

and Knicole fell in love, married on September 25, 1999, and now have 3 beautiful

guy. She happened to look

daughters. It was truly love at first sight for Damon and Knicole. After spending our

up and glance across the

entire adulthood together and the many ups and downs that life brings. I can say

room. Her eyes locked with

that we love each other even more today.

this strikingly handsome guy. Suddenly the crowd, her current dance partner and music all faded in the background.

She was frozen like a deer in headlights.

Her sister

Damon & Knicole Mosby-Taylor Retail Manager & Non-profit Entrepreneur, Empowerment Advocate, Radio Show Host Empowering Minds of Maryland’s Youth https://www.empoweringyouthusa.net Trauma Advocacy Group Empowered Women in Business International https://www.ewbiradio.org IG @ewb_intl IG @taylork_empowers MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Work Together, No Matter What”

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MAURICE & FELICIA VICE

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oth Maurice and Felicia Vice are native Baltimoreans. They would love to be able to say that they were born with silver spoons in their mouths, that they grew up with an understanding of how money should have worked for them instead of them working for it, and that they’ve never had any

financial problems. Both of us grew up in homes where our parents weren’t the best at handling money. There were times the lights were out, and there was little to no food. When we got together, we knew we didn’t want to repeat how we were raised to manifest in our lives. We wanted better for ourselves and our new little family. It really was difficult in the beginning because we didn’t have a blueprint to show or guide us in the direction we wanted to head towards as it related to money management. And almost everyone we were in a relationship with had the same financial stresses we were encountering. Who you keep company with does matter.

Things took a turn for the better when we started attending the Spirit of Faith Christian Center, where our Senior Pastor is Apostle Michael A. Freeman. There is where we learned the principle of saving and sowing. Our Pastor taught us about the principle of not only tithing but the importance of saving. They also offered a Financial Peace University class that taught us how to pay down debt and budget.

Had we not taken this class, I’m not sure where we would be financially. We are so thankful that we are now able to share what we have learned with others.

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BRANDON & TIFFANY WARD

be there for one another through thick and thin, 14 years later, married with 4 beautiful children I would like to hope that we have made our ancestors proud.

When we first married, we thought we had it all figured out.

Brandon became a police officer while Tiffany figured out how to be and if she would be a housewife. That didn’t work out too well. When you have two strong willed, determined people

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hen life hands you lemons you’re

that THINK they know each other, ego clashes hard. After just 8 months of marriage, we decided to separate. During the

supposed to make lemonade right?

separation, we lost our house, our cars, and our jobs. It seemed

Well, we have been told that we were

like all of that hard work to build what we had was for nothing.

handed lemons, made orange juice

So, a year after separating, we did something we had not done

with It and now we have the world asking us “ How

in a long time. We communicated. We decided this was worth

did you do it?” Our fairytale wasn’t handed to us.

fighting for not just for our 2 small children, BJ and Brazyl, but

We fought for this for the past 17 years. Never in

because we genuinely loved each other and wanted nothing

a million years did we think in high school that we

more than to make this work. (FULL STORY in the Money Talks

were in the midst of our soulmate. At that time that

Book)

was the furthest thing from our mind, and we were merely friends that said hello in passing to classes.

Shortly after high school we had a chance meeting in a completely different state in 2004 that would change our lives forever.

We married May 20, 2006 in Las Vegas, NV at the Chapel of the Fountain located in Circus Circus.

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This place was sentimental because

IG @thewementality

this is where Brandon’s parents were

IG @dreamsafeproject

married. As we make a vow to God to

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RIO & MICCA WATKINS

But wait, how did we get here?

We realized the enemy wasn’t online dating; our egotistical expectations, absence of strategy, and disordered behaviors duped us. The proof is in the pudding; studies prove that singles who adopt extensive self-discovery regimens possess higher marital satisfaction rates than their conventional single counterparts and are more likely to stay married after the first year. Yes, we are living proof of just that. Well, here is our love story. LOVE - LIKE A NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK See, we are both

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divorcees, on our second marriage. YEP, you heard that right. We failed at marriage

e had so many individual horror stories in our online dating lives we should have deleted our profiles years ago. Dodging

and decided to do it again, all while coaching other singles to do it right.

creepy messages and scammers was becoming an undesired art form. Single, Tired, and Losing Hope, we decided to break from looking for love and search for ourselves, by ourselves.

This is where the transformation occurred for us, the choice to be intentional about our next relationship rather than playing the “close-enough” game.

In 2017, we didn’t know each other personally, but a connection, a purpose, and a calling was already solidified in the Spirit Realm. In 2020, we’re the world’s # 1 Powermate Relationship Strategists who support thriving singles who are ready to attract their extraordinary relationship experience.

LOVE - LIKE A NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK See, we are both divorcees, on our second marriage. YEP, you heard that right. We failed at marriage and decided to do it again, all while coaching other singles to do it right.

But, why on earth would we choose to enter into something that we both failed at just 5 years after both being set free into our singleness? Once we met online in a community for black singles who like to travel, the answer became very clear to us. It was because we realized that our union had a purpose; it

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was not for us to just be together; it was for us to help those who were yearning for

40 000 members at the same time. We were both in the group for about 3 weeks

a love experience that was out of this world and to help those high achievers who

when a post that Rio commented on and his response caught Micca’s eye. Micca

may have given up on love. We were brought together to show them that despite

commented on the post, Rio jumped in Micca’s inbox, and the rest is history. Since

over 1100 miles, two different countries, and life delays, there was nothing that

December 13, 2017, we had talked every day and started planning a life together

could keep unwavering love apart.

before we physically met in person five months after meeting. YEP, you heard that right. We made wedding plans before we touched each other or even knew what

When we met in 2017, Rio had been divorced for 3 years since the summer of 2015.

each other smelled like.

Micca was divorced for 3 years as well since the summer of 2015. Rio was living in Dallas, Texas, and had started to navigate life as a single man, and Micca was living

This is what happens when you walk on purpose. We knew that our love story

in Toronto and was having a great time being single. However, they were both

was destined; there were too many synchronicities and similarities. We entered

filling a void. They had both realized that being single, continuing to go on dates,

each other’s lives and supported each other in our newly formed long-distance

having meaningless sex, and meaningless interactions had now become unfulfilling.

relationship in a way that we had never experienced before. It was mind-blowing.

We both felt the need for a more extraordinary love experience and knew that we

We knew that when we took a vow of celibacy, we were surrendering to a force

needed to make a change. So, we did the unthinkable; we took a vow of celibacy

that was greater than us. A power that would grant us the ultimate reward, EACH

and chose to take the time to heal, grow, and prepare. The funny thing is that we

OTHER!

were on such a similar journey being so far apart and had no idea that each other even existed.

But, God had a plot twist; he knew that we had a unique purpose to serve our community and that this would only happen if he brought us together. So, in Nov 2016, Rio had a friend who introduced him to an online community of single travel enthusiasts. Micca had a friend who introduced her to the same community of over

Rio & Micca Watkins POWERMATE® Relationship Strategists, Emotional Learning Vision Coaches Founders of POWERMATE® https://www.powermates.io Hosts of the LOVE TING TV Show Hosts of the LOVE TING Podcast IG @powermatelove MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Be Careful What You Pray for Because You Just May Get it”

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JAMES (RAYMOND) & KRISTIN MICHELLE YOUNG

through Living The Vows, an organization designed to support newlyweds with bringing joy to marriages. Our mission is to restore the beauty, respect, and value that marriage deserves by serving married couples who are committed to “Living the Vows…and LOVING it!”

We’ve been living the vows for over 12 years and are committed to guiding other couples into the greatness that marriage was meant to be. We currently live in Baltimore, Maryland and are the proud parents of 5 beautiful children and 6 grandchildren. Thank you so much for supporting this project!! We look forward to meeting you!

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ey, Hey! We are the Youngs and we’re glad you’re here! We are spouses, parents, grandparents, students and teachers and authors!! YAY! So, a little about us....by day, James is a Maintenance Superintendent and has spent years in management and customer service. By night, he is

an amazing mentor to quite a few promising young men in Baltimore. He holds an AA in Psychology and multiple certifications in leadership, management, and mentorship.

Kristin on the other hand is an actor, MC, speaker, relationship coach and marriage ENTHUSIAST! As an entertainer, Kristin enjoys making people smile, laugh, and destress. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Morgan State University, a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University and is a Certified Relationship Coach and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP) through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching.

James (Raymond) & Kristin Michelle Young Maintenance Superintendent, Mentor & Actress, Emcee, Fitness Advocate IG @kristinmichelleyoung MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “I Ain’t Arguing With You”

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LEA & MARVIN B. YOUNG, JR.

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n your thirties finding love is definitely not like passing notes to your high school crush. For us, Man meets Woman on the internet. Man and Woman both have children from previous relationships (a total of 5). Man wants commitment and Woman wants to live her best life! Man and Woman both have emotional and

financial baggage. Yet somehow these “PERFECT STRANGERS” become one and create a forever connection.

They started on a journey of finding themselves only to find each other along the way. Marvin was born and bred in Philadelphia, PA. After having honorably served in the military, he is now a veteran, armed security guard, and recently started a new venture with his own business Marlea’s Catering based out of the DMV area.

Lea Young was born in Queens, NY where she developed a love for real estate and decided to write her name in the NYC skyline working on many multi-million-dollar transactions. She currently owns her own company Square Biz Exchange guiding business owners on a path to generating profitable relationships and networking opportunities.

However, it is not all about what you do but who you do it for. Together they have 6 children ages 2 to 21 who keep them on their toes and in their pockets. They have built their love on the foundations of the 3-strand rope and keep God at the center of it all. Helping others and bringing awareness to many of the problems taking

Lea & Marvin B. Young, Jr. [US Veteran]

place in their own neighborhoods and abroad ensure that they stay connected

Owner/ Business Cultivating Strategist & Armed Security Guard

to their roots. Surrounded by a support system of family, friends, and associates

Square Biz Exchange

nothing can stop them from living life FOREVER YOUNG!

IG @squarebizexchange MT$ Vol I. Chapter title: “Perfect Strangers”

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CHRISTOPHER & ARTISHA “TEE” BOLDING

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EET ARTISHA & CHRISTOPHER Artisha “Tee” Bolding is a minister and certified life coach known as the Mindset Midwife. Through her coaching, she motivates women and entrepreneurs to birth their business, book, or brand. Her programs ensure individuals are

no longer stuck in life but thriving in success aligned with their purpose. A busy visionary and proud graduate of Howard University, Artisha is always thinking of creative ways to share messages of hope. She has spent the last decade providing relationship and spiritual advice to clients, including community leaders and youth.

Christopher Bolding is a minister and enthusiastic educator. He has served as a classroom teacher for 15 years in Tennessee and Georgia. His passion for learning flows into everything he does, including sharing the Word of God. Problem-solving and strategic thinking are his specialties. In his downtime, he loves to connect with friends in his online gaming community and fellow University of Tennessee alumni.

Christopher is a bleeding-heart animal lover who is as dedicated a puppy parent as a husband to Artisha. These two have been married for ten years, so they know what it takes to sustain a fulfilling relationship. ArtishaBolding.com Facebook.com/ artisha.bolding Facebook.com/christopher.bolding

Christopher & Artisha “Tee” Bolding Minister, Educator & Minister, Mindset Midwife, Chief Empowerment Officer T Bold Media Group https://www.tboldmedia.com IG @artishabolding MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “From Crisis to Clarity”

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NOBLE & KIM CARTER-EVANS, MBA

Friends, family, AND strangers often call on Noble and Kim to offer counsel, insight, and prayer to marriages on the brink of demise or going through rough

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EET NOBLE AND KIM Noble and Kim met as 18-year-old college freshmen (27 years ago) and have been married 15 years and are the parents

to two daughters, Victoria “Tori” and Alexia “Lexi.” As a full-time entrepreneur, Noble has pivoted from his dream of becoming a professional athlete to working in industries simply to provide for his family, to later finding his passion and purpose in life, and has powered forward to build

patches. They have found the key to supporting others’ marriages is openly sharing how they too have had trials and tribulations in their marriage but continue to choose one another daily by remaining plugged into the ultimate power source… THE WORD OF GOD. Together they have declared WAR ON DIVORCE with a mission to build an army of soldiers to help restore the belief and value in this institute God created and impact communities through the restoration of marital relationships and families.

several successful businesses alongside his wife. As a corporate communications and business development executive, international best-selling author, and multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kim is responsible for the multimillion-dollar brands of several wellknown non-profits, corporations, and entrepreneurs.

Noble & Kim Carter-Evans, MBA CDL Professional & Corporate Communications & Business Development Executive Founders of War on Divorce IG @warondivorce MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “We Are One”

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KEITH & DR. JOSEPHINE HARRIS

uplifting of the extraordinary couple, Keith and Dr. Josephine Harris. Keith and Dr. Josephine Harris are the founders of StoneKey Management and Consulting.

Keith has been an active duty service member for over 20 years. While on active duty, he obtained a B.S. in Information Systems Security/Cloud Computing and is a candidate in an Information Systems Security/Digital Forensics graduate program. Keith is certified in CompTIA, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA),

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Microsoft System Administer (MCSA), as well as a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

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Dr. Josephine Harris is an International Bestselling author, four times #1 Amazon

JOSEPHINE One

Bestselling author, philanthropist, Professor, Mental Health Coach and Advocate,

remarkable, everyday

and serial entrepreneur. She has attained a Ph.D. in Psychology, PostMaster Online

couple; one

Teaching Psychology Certificate, a Master of Philosophy in Psychology, M.S. in

love, one story; that is not

Psychology, and a B.S. Criminal Justice Administration. Dr. Harris is certified in both,

the ordinary couple we

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Teaching English as a

envision here; in this picture-perfect form, but rather this phenomenal

Foreign Language (TEFL) and is an International Licensed Psychotherapist, proudly serving the Soul Counseling Center in South Korea since 2018. 56 Recognized for serving the community with their outstanding abilities, Keith and Dr.

couple; gifted with a sharp

Josephine Harris consider their greatest accomplishment nothing more

sense of servant leadership,

miraculous than encouraging and inspiring other dynamic couples.

willing to show up greatly; in the lives of those who need it most.

Yield to this profound motivational journey is the inspirational and

Keith [US Veteran] & Dr. Josephine Harris, LPCC, CA-I, NLC Active-Duty Service Member, Cisco Certified Network Associate & International Licensed Psychotherapist, Professor Founders of StoneKey Management & Consulting Calming Minds, LLC https://calmingmindsllc.com IG @drjoharris MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “Unpredictable Love Brought Us Together”

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ERIC & DR. SAKEISHA HYLICK

of Marriage Can Win, a platform founded to help couples who, while dominating their professional lives, are faltering in their personal ones. Eric is a sought-after guest speaker and licensed Financial Services Advisor who helps families build and protect generational wealth. He believes that it is essential to help families

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EET ERIC AND DR. SAKEISHA Eric and Dr. Sakeisha Hylick are Multi-Award Winning TV Producers of the Becoming a Millionaire Power Couple TV Show. They are Marriage and Relationship Success

Strategists, Generational Wealth Builders, Best Selling Authors, and Podcast Hosts.

Minister Eric and Dr. Sakeisha are frequently

leave a legacy for future generations. He helps men transition into their roles as young men, husbands, and fathers. Sakeisha is a retired pharmacist who has served in a leadership capacity for more than 18 years. Dr. Sakeisha is extremely enthusiastic about helping women successfully transition from Corporate America into Entrepreneurship. She is frequently called upon by various radio, television, and podcast platforms as an expert to empower women in the areas of Leadership and Financial Literacy. 64 The Hylick’s utilize their platform to help couples Build Healthy, Strong Marriages, Build Successful Businesses, and Build Generational Wealth.

called upon because of their innate ability to help their clients achieve breakthroughs in their relationship struggles. Whether you are experiencing challenges in your relationships spiritually, emotionally, or financially, the Hylicks deliver proven systems to break unproductive behavioral patterns and create lifelong change.

The Hylick’s are the visionaries

Eric & Dr. Sakeisha Hylick Ministers, Marriage & Relationship Success Strategists, TV Show Producers, Podcast Hosts & Generational Wealth Builders Creators of the Becoming a Millionaire Power Couple TV Show Visionaries of Marriage Can Win https://www.marriagescanwin.com/about IG @marriagecanwin MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “Overcoming Obstacles on the Path to Generational Wealth”

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MARC & SAIDAH INNISS

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EET MARC & SAIDAH Marc and Saidah Inniss are a husband-wife duo who have been in the entertainment industry as professional dancers and choreographers for over 15 years. Marc was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and Saidah is an Atlanta native by way of Queens, NY.

Their dance credits for artists and television/film productions include but are not limited to Beyonce, Usher, Ciara, Neyo, Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Step Up, I Am Legend, The Color Purple, and Black Panther 2. In addition to dance and choreography, Saidah and Marc are both actors and licensed realtors. Saidah is the author of a dance memoir titled ‘Leap of Faith: The Journey of a Dream’ and a contributing author to ‘Possibilities Unlimited: Stories to Inspire You to Achieve the Impossible.’ They are also mentors in their local community and currently reside in Atlanta with their two amazing daughters and toy poodle. Living a faithanchored life, they are long-time members of Berean Christian Church and continue to minister God’s love and light through their purpose-driven journey. To stay connected with this power couple, they can be followed at @saidahnairobi and @ itsallmarvelous. Copies of Saidah’s books can be ordered at www.nairobienterprises.

Marc & Saidah Inniss

com.

Professional Dancers & Choreographers, Actors, Licensed Real Estate Agents Author at Nairobi Enterprises, LLC. https://www.nairobienterprises.com Properties by Sai https://calendly.com/propertiesbysai IG @saidahnairobi IG @itsallmarvelous MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “The Beginning”

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TYWAYNE & MONICA D. REED

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EET TYWAYNE & MONICA Tywayne & Monica D. Reed have been married for 17 years and together for 27 years. Monica is a Family Transformational Speaker. Together they are on a mission to change the world, one family at a time. They are the parents of four beautiful

and amazing children. Tywayne Reed is a CDL Driver and co-creator of The Black Family Breakthrough and the supportive force behind their drive to change the narrative for the Black community. Tywayne & Monica started working together by sharing their marital journey in 2017, and by 2018, their book “RENEW Your Marriage” won the Indie Authors Legacy Award for Relationships. Together they continue to make significant strides to change the trajectory of families for future generations.

Dedicated to bringing solutions to the community, they have created a platform, The Black Family Breakthrough: An Invitation to HEAL, designed to expand your awareness, uncover your truth, redefine your life, renew your strength, and help you to build a new legacy of health and wealth for your family. Facebook & Instagram: @BlackFamilyBreakthrough Website: www.MonicaDReed.com Website: www.

BlackFamilyBreakthrough.com

Tywayne & Monica D. Reed CDL Professional & Family Transformational Speaker Founders of The Black Family Magazine and The Black Family Breakthrough https://www. blackfamilybreakthrough.com Authors of “RENEW Your Marriage” – Winning the Indie Authors Legacy Award for Relationships IG @blackfamilybreakthrough MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “Heal to Build Your Marriage: Break Generational Cycles” www.MonicaDReed.com

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SOLOMON & SHANNON SAVOY

Occupational Safety and Health and Fire Science (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude) in Project Management; both earned at Columbia Southern University. Follow @faithbaseworkplace on all social media platforms. www.faithbaseworkplace.com -------- Shannon Savoy is the CEO of Narc Free Living LLC. She is an Army Veteran of 23 years and now serves in the Army of the Lord. She is a trauma-informed narcissist abuse recovery coach, and a powerful, dynamic, Holy Spirit led speaker. Shannon is a survivor of domestic

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violence and an advocate against abuse. Shannon emboldens others to break the

EET SOLOMON & SHANNON

chains of abuse through empowerment, edification, and education. She helps

Solomon is the founder of Faith

others achieve their 93 healing goals by introducing healthy coping skills, biblical,

Base WorkPlace (FBWP) LLC,

and practical strategies. Narc Free Living® is a ministry, coaching, and brand

a real estate professional

committed to dismantling and disrupting narcissistic and demonic systems through

with Coldwell Banker, YouTuber, and

exhortation, edification, education, and God’s Word. Follow @narcfreelivingllc on

certified life coach. FBWP seeks to

YouTube & all social media outlets for in-depth teachings. Let’s break those chains!

catapult businesses, companies, and

www.narcfreeliving.com

interpersonal relationships to greater heights by providing essential training for those who deal with issues at work and home. Solomon is an Army Veteran who served in Iraq from 2004 to 2005. He deployed

Solomon [US Veteran] & Shannon Savoy [US Veteran]

to Iraq to support Operation

Founder of Faith Base Work Place, Real Estate Agent & CEO of Narc Free Living, LLC.

Iraqi Freedom, where his team participated in several high visibility campaigns. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in

https://faithbaseworkplace.com https://narcfreeliving.com IG @narcfreelivingllc IG @faithbaseworkplace_ MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “Surviving & Thriving With the Savoys”

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FATTAR & MICHELLE THOMAS

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EET FATTAR AND MICHELLE Fattar and Michelle Thomas have been friends for over 21 years and married for over 14. They have an amazingly blended family of six boys and one girl. Through their professional careers, they have had the opportunity to

live in several locations that have helped them share many unique, diverse experiences. They currently reside in Atlanta, Georgia, where they own Sixcess Industries Inc, a parent company with multiple ventures within the hospitality, health and beauty, publishing, events, coaching, international speaking, and business training platforms. For more information, please email info@sixcessindustries.com.

Fattar & Michelle Thomas General Manager & Certified Life, Relationship and Business Coach Founders of Sixcess Industries, Inc. Creator of The Exceptional Woman Enterprise https://michellesthomas.com IG @yourrelationshipsurgeon MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “Couple’s Corporate Merger”

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COURTNEY & KENT WADE

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EET COURTNEY & KENT Kent and Courtney Wade are both entrepreneurs who have been married for seven years. They have four children. Courtney is CEO of Ebony Pearls Boutique, an online jewelry boutique, and The Black Pages of Kankakee

County, a black business directory. Kent is CEO of Lift With Ambition LLC, and creator of Shake the Fear, a workshop and apparel line geared toward empowering people to move past their fear and overcome life’s obstacles through public speaking. The Wades have a passion for food, music, cinema, and helping others shine. Catch them on “The Porch,” a Facebook Live series for daily motivation, laughs, and candid conversation around parenting, the professional and the personal.

Courtney & Kent Wade CEO of Ebony Pearls Boutique & The Black Pages of Kankakee County CEO of Lift With Ambition, LLC & Creator of Shake the Fear https://ebonypearlsboutique.com https://theblackpages815.wixsite.com/my-site https://iamkentwade.com IG @inspireme0217 IG @dalibraryguy MT$ Vol II. Chapter title: “Friends, then Lovers”

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BLACK LOVE

Couple Special

They share this discussion via live broadcast on their social media pages. Bert and Xkizin want to support and encourage married couples by sharing the importance of intentionally working on their marriages through thought provoking conversations based on insights shared from the book they are reading. They firmly believe if we could spend thousands of dollars honing our craft for our careers, why not spend 20 bucks a year on a book that will help their relationship and marriage.

We invite YOU to join The Wright Conversation.

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ert and Xkizin Wright have been married for 10 years. Bert is a full time social entrepreneur with a focus on financial empowerment and Xkizin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. They received bachelor’s degrees from the University of California Riverside and both have obtained Master’s

degrees from other institutions of higher learning.

They are blessed to have positive role models with parents that have been married for decades. This example inspired them to begin to seek out how to have a successful marriage that is solid, fun and passionate. Furthermore, it was after experiencing some difficult times during the early years of being married when Bert and Xkizin realized that if they were going to survive, it was going to take INTENTIONAL WORK to be successful.

It was an “aha” moment for them. Despite spending hundreds of thousands of dollars and countless hours to obtain college degrees, where was the same level of

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investment for one of their most precious relationships…their marriage? This served

Bert Wright on IG @mrwrightbusiness

as the birth of The Wright Conversation. Started in 2013, Bert and Xkizin choose a relationship that they read and discuss at the beginning of each year.

Xkizin Wright on IG @Xkizin

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MEET TAMMY ODA

BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH WITH TAMMY ODA

Tamanika Oda is the Owner and

As far as physical wellness goes,

Operator of The Wellness Depot. The

Tamanika holds a professional license

Wellness Depot connects clients to

and national certification through

total wellness.

Georgia Medical Institute in Medical Orthopedic Massage and AMTA.

Tammy Oda The Wellness Depot, LLC Financial Wellness Consultant

Tamanika has been building people

In addition, Tamanika is a Certified

from the inside out since 2001.

Wellness Consultant. Being a Certified

Tamanika consults with people

Wellness Consultant encompasses

regarding financial education, legacy

being a Nutritionist, a Male and

creation, health education, and

Female Steam Practitioner, Food

wellness consulting for corporate, small

Detox Therapist, and specializing in

business, and individual clients.

Reflexology. But, it doesn’t stop there.

Tamanika believes that true wellness

Tamanika assists her clients in

comes when you’re fulfilled in 5

reprogramming their minds to attract

significant aspects of life: spiritual,

more money to live life more fully.

physical, mental, emotional, and

In her spare time, she also is an

financial! Working with people to help

International Kizomba Dance Instructor,

them achieve this kind of total wellness

where she teaches ladies how to tap

is truly Tamanika’s passion!

into their feminine side and allow

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themselves to be led on the dance floor. In addition, Tamanika assists her clients in mapping out their future and creating a “live-life-now” strategy that is feasible for them to accomplish.

Tamanika has found in her 20 plus years as a Wellness Consultant that the

Although she loves to work with individual clients, her focus is creating and teaching worksite wellness programs that include health, dental, vision, and life insurance along with retirement solutions for Business Owners.

major obstacle for people optimizing one’s spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional wellness is finances. This experience prompted her to become a Financial Wellness Consultant, which encompasses being a Certified Paralegal specializing in Wills & Trusts, a Licensed Insurance Broker, a Credit Restorer, and a Tax Preparation Professional. With these licenses and certifications, she has been able to help thousands of people around the nation on their voyage to complete and total wellness.

Tamanika has featured speakers and educators at the Atlanta Spa Expo, numerous podcasts, and radio shows.

In addition, she has been a featured speaker and educator at the Atlanta Spa Expo radio shows at high schools, middle schools, and colleges, spreading the importance of massage, nutrition, fitness, preventive concepts, financial strategies, and credit restoration solutions throughout the east coast.

Tammy Oda is the author of “Blow the

The strategies I offer give people the

Bag on Your Legacy: 16 Components

opportunity to start a Replenishment

to Sustaining Generational Wealth

Strategy. Where we are replenishing

Through Replenishment” to help

our income, choices, time, energy, and

families build generational wealth.

future!! In nature, all things have an option to either grow or die.

Tamanika Oda is on a mission to change the world’s retirement perspective. She

Let’s grow!!

is transforming people’s minds from retirement to replenishment.

You can reach Tamanika Oda by text (404) 855-1612, or for more information,

This book is to help people that want

email info@TheWellnessDepot.org.

to stop working because they have to

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be transmuted to working under their

IG @TheWellnessDepot

terms because it’s their passion. People

FB @TheWellnessDepotAtl

like us would never totally stop working

@YouHaveBankPower

but would love to have an abundance of money to have an abundance of options. When we have enough money coming in, we can do what we want without restriction.

MEET TAMMY ODA

Tammy Oda The Wellness Depot, LLC Financial Wellness Consultant