TheLegacyMagazine:Empowering SmallBlack-OwnedBusinesses
TheLegacyMagazineisaremarkable publicationthatservesasaplatform toshowcaseandspotlightsmall black-ownedbusinesses.Ourprimary objectiveatTheLegacyMagazineMS istorevolutionizethewaypeople spendtheirmoneywithinour communities.Wefirmlybelievethatby encouragingindividualstoinvestmore insmallbusinesses,wecanfoster economicgrowthandcreatea positiveimpactonoursociety.
Throughourinformativeandengaging content,weaimtoelevatebusiness owners,placingthemattheforefront ofconversationswithinthe community.
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Intoday'sworld,wherelarge corporationsdominatethemarket,itis crucialtorecognizethesignificanceof supportingsmallbusinesses.These enterprisesarethebackboneofour communities,providingemployment opportunities,fosteringinnovation,and contributingtothelocaleconomy. However,duetolimitedresourcesand exposure,manysmallblack-owned businessesstruggletocompetewith theirlargercounterparts.Thisiswhere TheLegacyMagazinestepsin, bridgingthegapbetweenthese businessesandpotentialcustomers.
Ourmagazineservesasabeaconof hopeforsmallblack-owned businesses,offeringthemaplatform toshowcasetheirproducts,services, andstories.Byfeaturingthese businessesinourpublication,weaim tocreateawarenessandgenerate interestamongourreaders.Through informativearticles,interviews,and profiles,weprovidevaluableinsights intothechallenges,triumphs,and uniqueofferingsofthesebusinesses. Ourcontentnotonlyeducatesreaders abouttheimportanceofsupporting smallblack-ownedbusinessesbut alsoinspiresthemtomakeconscious choiceswhenitcomestotheir spendinghabits.
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TheLegacyMagazineMSiscommitted topromotinginclusivityanddiversity withinourpages.Webelievethatby highlightingtheachievementsand contributionsofblackentrepreneurs, wecaninspirefuturegenerationsand breakdownbarriers.Ourmagazine servesasacatalystforchange, encouragingindividualstochallenge thestatusquoandsupportbusinesses thathavehistoricallybeen marginalized.
Inadditiontoshowcasingbusinesses, TheLegacyMagazineMSalsoserves asaplatformforcommunity engagement.Weactivelyencourage conversationsanddialogueamong ourreaders,fosteringasenseofunity andcollaboration.Throughouronline platformsandevents,weprovide opportunitiesforbusinessownersand customerstoconnect,network,and buildmutuallybeneficialrelationships. Bycreatingasupportivecommunity, weaimtoempowersmallblackownedbusinessesandhelpthem thriveinanincreasinglycompetitive market.
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TheLegacyMagazineMSismorethan justapublication;itisamovement. Wearededicatedtoreshapingthe waypeopleperceiveandspendtheir money.Throughourinformativeand engagingcontent,weaimtoeducate, inspire,andempowerindividualsto makeconsciouschoicesthat positivelyimpacttheircommunities. Bysupportingsmallblack-owned businesses,wecancreatealegacyof economicgrowth,equality,and prosperityforgenerationstocome.
Inconclusion,TheLegacyMagazineMS isapowerfulplatformthatshowcases andspotlightssmallblack-owned businesses.Ourmissionistochange thewaypeoplespendmoneyinour communitiesbygivingbusiness ownerstherecognitionandexposure theydeserve.Throughinformative contentandcommunityengagement, weaimtoempowerindividualsto supportthesebusinessesand contributetothegrowthandsuccess ofoursociety.Together,wecancreate alegacyofeconomicempowerment andequality.
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Featuring:
Aerial RandleMuse Walter Hurst Chantal Taylor
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Belinda Luckett
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Chantal Taylor
MeetChantalTaylor,a remarkablewomanwhohas defiedtheoddsandemergedas asuccessfulmagazinepublisher, authorandskincarelineowner. Asamotherofthree,Chantal's journeyhasbeenmarkedby resilience,determination,andan unwaveringspirit.Bornon December23,1991,inthevibrant cityofDetroit,Michigan, Chantal'slifestoryisatestament tothepowerofperseverance.
Guidedbyherbeloved grandmother,GloriaTaylor, Chantal'searlyyearswere shapedbythevaluesofhard workanddetermination. Tragically,hermotherpassed awaywhenshewasjustthree yearsold,leavingher grandmothertoraiseherand heryoungersister.Despitethe challengestheyfaced, Chantal'sgrandmotherinstilled inheradeepsenseof resilienceandabeliefinthe powerofeducation.
In2018,Chantalembarkedonanewventure,foundingTrueEssence Organics,askincarelinethatspecializesincraftingproductsfrom naturalingredients.ThisendeavorwasbornoutofChantal'sown battlewithDesmoidFibromatosis,arareformofcancerthataffects connectivetissue.Despiteenduringgruelingtreatmentssuchas chemotherapy,radiation,andsurgeries,Chantal'sindomitablespirit shonethrough,propellingherskincarebusinesstogreatsuccess. Eveninthemidstofher ownhealthstruggles, Chantal'sachievements havebeennothingshortof remarkable.Shehas gracedthecoversof prestigiousmagazines, receivedaccoladessuch astheEntrepreneurial SheroAwardin2023,and expandedherproduct reachtomajorretailerslike Walmart.Chantal'sstoryis atestamenttothepower ofresilienceand determinationintheface ofadversity.
InDecember2022,Chantaltookherpassionforupliftingotherstonew heightsbylaunchingTheLegacyMagazineMS.Thispublicationaims toshineaspotlightonthegreatnessofMississippiandupliftlocal businesses.Withinjustfivemonths,themagazinesoldover5,000 digitalcopies,featuringinspiringstoriesofnotableindividualsand entrepreneurs.Chantal'sunwaveringcommitmenttohercommunity isevidentinherdedicationtoshowcasingremarkableleadersand businesses.
AsChantalTaylorcontinues herjourney,sheremainsan inspirationtoallwho encounterherstory.Her resilience,determination, andunwaveringspirithave propelledhertogreat heights,andsheshowsno signsofslowingdown. Throughhermagazineand skincareline,Chantalisnot onlyleavingalastinglegacy butalsoraisingawareness abouttheremarkable leadersandbusinessesin hercommunity.Chantal Taylorisatrueforcetobe reckonedwith,andherstory isonethatwillcontinueto inspireforyearstocome.
AerialRandle-Muse
AerialRandle-Muse,anativeof YazooCity,Mississippi,wasborn andraisedinthesmalltown.After completinghighschool,she pursuedhereducationatthe UniversityofMississippiinOxford.
However,itdidn'ttakelongfor Aerialtorealizethathertrue passionlayinthefieldof cosmetology.Withthisnewfound clarity,shemadethedecisionto leaveOxfordandenrollinthe MagnoliaCollegeofCosmetology inJackson,Mississippi.
Shortlyafterbeginning herstudies,Aerial discoveredthatshewas expectingherfirstchild. Despitethisunexpected turnofevents,she remaineddetermined andcommittedtoher dreams.
Alittleoverayearlater, Aerialsuccessfully obtainedhercertificate andpassedthestate boardexamination, officiallybecominga licensedcosmetologist inthestateofMississippi.
Seekingf th id andex seized workas Tony& undert Mr.Ton tutelag herskil valuab salonin surely, buildh
However,facedwith variouschallenges, Aerialdecidedtosearch forworkclosertoher hometown.Shesecured herfirstcontractasa barberandbeautician fortheelderlyata RehabilitationCenterin YazooCity.
Simultaneously,she startedbuildingher clientelewithinher community,offeringher servicesatherfather's barbershop.
Aftertwoyearsofhard workandpatience, Aerialandherfather joinedforcesto establishtheirown saloninYazooCity.At theageof23,Aerial becametheproud ownerofPurePerfection HairGallery.
Astimewenton,Aerial gotmarriedand,after sixyears,decidedtolet goofhercontractwith therehabilitationcenter duetorelocation.
Togetherwithher husband,she purchasedtheirfirst commercialpropertyin Clinton,Mississippi, markingthebeginning ofPurePerfectionHair Gallery2.
Devotinganentireyear torenovatinganold restaurantbuilding, Aerialandherhusband transformeditintoa fully-fledgedsalon.At theageof26,Aerial becameasalonowner withtwolocations.
Despitebeingafulltimemotherandwife, shecontinuedtogrow herbusiness,amassing over400clients betweenbothsalons.
Returningtoher passionforworking withtheelderly,Aerial securedacontractwith anursingfacilityin Brandon,Mississippi.
Shefindsfulfillmentinhelpingtheelderlyfeelbeautiful andmaintainingtheirappearance,despitetheir circumstances.Aerialhopesthatsomeonewillextend thesamecareandattentiontoherwhenshereaches thatstageinlife.
Eachyear,Aerialgivesbacktohercommunityby providingcomplimentaryhairstylingservicestomothers anddaughtersduringtheholidays,aswellasoffering freehaircutstothoselessfortunate.
Lastyear,shealsolaunchedherownhaircareline,Pure HairCo.,withthemotto"ExperienceHairPerfection."
Aerial'sbrandaimstonourishhairtoperfection,offering thebestsolutionsforabeautifulhairexperience.
Drivenbyherdesiretopromotehealthyhairandmake herclientsfeelbeautifulinsideandout,Aerialcontinues tostriveforexcellenceinthehairindustry.Shehopesto inspireaspiringstylistsandsalonowners,reminding themthatwithfaithinGod,anythingispossible.
WALTER HURST
DJLilWalt,anamethathas becomesynonymouswiththe artofDJing,hascaptivated audienceswithhisinfectious beatsandundeniabletalent. Butwhatinspiredthismusical maestrotopursueacareerin theworldofDJing,andhow didhisjourneyleadhimto whereheistoday
Fromayoungage,DJLil Walthadanunwavering loveformusic.Itconsumed histhoughts,hisdreams, andhiseverywaking moment.However,henever envisionedhimselfpursuing acareerasaDJ.Itwasonly whenhetookachanceand triedhishandatitthathe fellheadoverheelsinlove withthecraft.Twelveyears inthegamehaveonly fueledhisdesiretolearn moreandbecomeeven greater,asherecognizes thatmusicisaneverevolvingentitythat demandsconstant adaptationand improvement.
Likeanycareer,DJLilWalt hasfacedhisfairshareof challengesalongtheway. Oneparticularlydaunting obstaclepresenteditself whenherelocatedto Houston,Texas.Adjustingto anewstatemeantstarting fromscratch,andhefound himselfperformingatgigs forfree,refusingtogiveup onsomethinghehad workedtirelesslyfor.
Throughunwavering determination,impeccable timing,consistency,andthe powerofprayer,he overcamethishurdleand emergedstrongerthan ever.
However,itwasadefining momentinDJLilWalt'slife thattrulyshapedhis professionaldevelopment. Thebirthofhischildren transformedhismindsetand ignitedafirewithinhimto pushharder.Knowingthathis kidslookuptohimfor guidanceandinspiration,he strivestobethebestversion ofhimself,bothpersonally andprofessionally.
Currently,DJLilWaltis embarkingonanexciting newventure-becominga full-timeDJ.Thelimitless rangeofopportunitiesthatlie aheadexciteshim,andhe firmlybelievesthatwith unwaveringfaith,Godwill elevatehiscareertonew heights.
Balancingademanding professionallifewith personalinterestsandwellbeingisnoeasyfeat,butDJ LilWalthasfoundawayto prioritizeself-care.He ensuresthathehas dedicatedrestdays, allowinghimtorecharge mentallyandphysically. Moreover,hecherishes qualitytimewithhis children,strikinga harmoniousbalance betweenworkandfamily.
Lookingtowardsthefuture, DJLilWalthopestoleavea lastinglegacythroughhis work.Hewantstheworldto rememberhimasaDJwho pouredhisheartandsoul intoeveryeventandgig. Whenpeoplespeakhis name,hewantsthemto recalltheelectrifying energyandunparalleled talentthathebroughtto thestage.
DJLilWalt'sjourneyisatestamenttothepowerofpassionand perseverance.Hisloveformusic,coupledwithhisunwavering determination,haspropelledhimtogreatheights.Ashecontinues toevolveandadaptinanever-changingindustry,thereisnodoubt thatDJLilWaltwillleaveanindeliblemarkontheworldofDJing, foreveretchinghisnameintheannalsofmusicalhistory.
KYEOSHA JONES
Beforeventuringinto entrepreneurship, Joneshadastrong commitmentto mentalhealthand socialwork.She earnedherbachelor's degreeinsocialwork fromTheeJackson StateUniversityin Jackson,MS,andwent ontocompleteher master'sdegreein clinicalMentalHealth CounselingfromThe UniversityofWest AlabamainLivingston, Alabama.Currently, shecontinuestowork asaMentalHealth Therapistandis workingtowards becomingaLicensed Professional Counselor.Oneofher maingoalsistoraise awarenessabout mentalhealth, particularlywithin AfricanAmerican communities.
Jones'sfirstbusiness venture,TheeQueenK BrandBoutique Extensions,was launchedin2017. Initially,shehadlittle knowledgeabout runningabusiness andfacedself-doubt andharshselfcriticism.However, shelearnedthrough trialanderror, realizingthe importanceof brandingand promotion.Utilizing appslikeCanva,she createdvisually appealing presentationsfor socialmediaand distributedbusiness cardstolocal establishments. Throughhustleand determination,her hairextensionsbrand hasnowbeenthriving forsevenyears.
Reflectingonherearlier useofsocialmedia, Jonesrecallsatime whenshewouldpost butnotactively promoteherwork. However,shetooka leapoffaithand acceptedachallenge todomakeupfor20 girlsatMendenhall HighSchoolfortheir seniorportraits.Despite lackingconfidencein herskillsatthetime, sheperseveredand learnedthatpractice makesperfect.In December2020,she officiallybegantaking clientsthroughsocial media,andhertalent waswell-received. Overcominginitial doubts,sherealized thatnoteveryone wouldappreciateher work,butthatdidn't diminishher professionalismor abilities.
AnothersignificantachievementforJoneswasthe establishmentofhercosmeticline,TheeQueenKBrand BoutiqueCosmetics.Despitefacingnumerousobstacles inherpersonallife,sheremaineddedicatedand focusedonhervision.Creatingthebrandrequired dedication,hardwork,prayers,support,andfinancial investment.Asanentrepreneur,sheunderstoodthe importanceofself-sufficiencyandfindingwaysto supportherbusinesseswithoutrelyingonexternal assistance.
In2023,JonesembarkedonanotherbusinessventureasanIndependent TravelAgentwithInteletravel.NamingthisventureTravelwithQueenK, sheaimedtoalignitwithherotherbusinesses.Travelinghasalwaysbeen aformoftherapyforher,allowinghertoexplorenewplacesandmeet diverseindividuals.ThroughTravelwithQueenK,shehopestoinspire otherstoseetheworldandbroadentheirperspectives.
Lookingahead,Jones'sfuturegoalsincludeexpandingherbusinessesand reachingawideraudience.Sheaspirestocreateprogramsforyoung entrepreneurs,offeringmentorshipandguidancetohelpthemsucceed. Additionally,sheplanstoestablishscholarshipsforthosepursuinghigher educationorvocationaltraining.Ultimately,heraimistoassistothersin achievingtheirownsuccess.
Throughoutherentrepreneurialjourney,Joneshasreceivedimmensesupport fromherfamily,friends,andclients.Shehasalsoencounteredinspiring individualswhohavemotivatedhertobeherbestself.Herchurchcommunity andthetight-knittownofMageehaveservedassourcesofinspiration, encouraginghertobearolemodelforthenextgeneration.Aboveall,Jones acknowledgesthathersuccessisowedtoherunwaveringfaithinGod.
Assheenters2024,Jonesremainssteadfastinhercommitmenttoher businesses.Sheconstantlygeneratesnewideasandworkstirelesslytotake herbrandstonewheights.Herresilienceanddedicationarewhatshevalues mostaboutherself,nevergivinguponherdreams.Embodyingthemotto,"The hustlenotonlyhastobeonyou,butinyou,"Jonescontinuestohustleherway tothetop,walkingbyfaithandnotbysight.
Adrianna Derricks
AdriannaDerricks,avisionaryentrepreneurhailingfromForest, MS,hasmadesignificantstridesinhercareerandpersonallife. Asamotherofthreechildren,Chance(7),Aiden(5),and Serenity(4),Adrianna'sjourneyasanentrepreneurhas providedherwithamoreflexibleandfulfillinglifestyle. In2019, Adriannaembarkedonherentrepreneurialpathby establishingherfirstbusiness,A'sUniqueBoutiqueLLC~EST. 2019.Withherunwaveringdeterminationanddedication,she single-handedlymanagedandoperatedtheboutiquefortwo years.
However,Adrianna'sambitionledhertoventureintonew territory,andin2021,sheintroducedCleanNCareSolutionsLLC totheForestcommunityanditssurroundingareas.Herservices rangedfromcleaningfamilyhomestorealestatepropertiesand commercialbuildings,showcasingherversatilityandexpertise.
Drivenbyherpassionandloveforhertalentsandskills,Adrianna neverletsanopportunityslipaway.Notonlyhasshebuilta successfulcareerforherselfasanentrepreneur,butshehasalso creatednumerousjobopportunitiesforothers.
Recognizingthepotentialforgrowthandexpansionin2023, AdriannamadethebolddecisiontorelocatetoKilleen,Texas, whilehiringhands-ontechnicianstocontinueservingherclients inMississippi.Fromhumblebeginningstobecomingatrailblazer invariousfields,Adriannahasdefiedalloddsandservesasan inspirationtoaspiringentrepreneurs.
Adrianna'smotivationtoembarkonthisjourneystemmedfrom herdesiretocreateabetterlifeforherselfandherfamily. Althoughsheacknowledgesthatherplansarefarfrom complete,shealreadyfeelsasenseofaccomplishmentin elevatingherfamilytothenextlevel.
Markeshia Page
MarkeshiaPageisamotheroffourbeautifulgirlsandthe proudownerofM'sMagnoliaPalaceLLC.Bornandraisedin Camden,MS,shegraduatedfromVelmaJacksonHighSchool in2009.Initially,Markeshiapursuedanassociatedegreein businessadministrationatHolmesCommunityCollege. However,aslifeunfolded,herfocusshiftedtowardsfinding employmenttosupporthertwochildrenatthetime. Markeshiafoundherselfconstantlychangingjobsdueto supervisorsnotappreciatingherhardwork.
Whetheritwasdeemedtooslowinthefast-foodindustryor notlearningquicklyenoughinotherpositions,sheexperienced acycleofworkingandthenbeingunemployed.Eventually,this ledhertofeeldiscouragedandpromptedhertosearchforher truepurposeinlife.
Decidingtostopapplyingforjobsinvariousfields,Markeshia soughtguidancefromamentor.Throughthisprocess,she discoveredthatherpurposelayindoingwhatbroughtherjoy andwhatsheexcelledat.Givenherdedicationtocaringfor children,sherealizedthatanyendeavorshepursuedhadto catertothem.
Thus,shebeganofferingchildcareservicesandstylingtheir hairfromherapartment.Startingwithjustthreechildren,as theygrewolder,theymovedontopreschool.
In2020,theideaofstartingaboutiquecrossedMarkeshia's mind,butshetalkedherselfoutofit.However,in2021,the thoughtresurfaced,andshedecidedtotaketheleap.InMay 2021,sheobtainedherLLCandblessedherbusiness.Finally,in October2021,M'sMagnoliaPalaceLLCofficiallyopenedits doors.Theboutiquespecializesinclothingandaccessoriesfor infants,children,andjunior/missesteens.
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Magnoliaflower incorporatedthewordintothename.Lastly,theterm"Palace"was inspiredbyherdaughterstwirlingaroundinclothestheyloved, reminiscentofprincessesinfairytales.Thisledtotheboutique's slogan,"Whereeveryprinceandprincessfashiondiffers."
Markeshia'smissionistoensurethateverychildfeelsbeautifulin whatevertheywear.Whilenamebrandsareappealing,she believesthatno-nameoutfitscanbejustasprettyandstylish. Withambitiousplans,MarkeshiaaimstoexpandM'sMagnolia PalacebeyondMississippi'syouth.Sheeagerlyanticipatesthe growthofherbusinessandthejoyoussmilesofchildrenasthey dressupintheboutique'smerchandise.
Interestedindividualswhowishtobe featuredintheupcomingeditionofthe esteemedmagazine,"TheLegacy MagazineMS,"areencouragedtovisitthe websiteat www.thelegacymagazinems.com.This informativeplatformprovidesaunique opportunityforindividualstoshowcase theirtalents,achievements,andstoriesto awideaudience.
"TheLegacyMagazine"pridesitselfon beingaplatformthatcelebrates individualswhohavemadeasignificant impactintheirrespectivefields.Whether itisintherealmofarts,culture,business, orphilanthropy,thismagazineaimsto highlighttheaccomplishmentsofthose whohaveleftalastinglegacy.
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