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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WOMENS HISTORY MONTH
WOMENS HISTORY MONTH HONORS…
Featuring:
MEET THE PUBLISHER
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.
Ms.LaLexis
MsLaLexis,thefounder andCEOofthe academy,found inspirationtostarther journeywhensheasked herselfasimplebut profoundquestion:"How baddoIwantit?"In reflection,sherealized thathertruedesirewas totransformherlifeand becomethewomanshe hadalwaysenvisioned –thewomanGodhad calledhertobe.
Thisinnerrevelationignitedafirewithinherasshe resolvedtonolongerbeweigheddownbyherlife circumstances,includinghealthchallengeslikePCOS, struggleswithweight,andpersonallossessuchasthe deathofherfatherandherexperiencesasadivorcee andsinglemom.Shedecidedtoovercomethese obstaclesandsimplyshowupinherlife,embracingher journeywithcourageanddetermination.
Marchholdsaspecial significanceforMsLaLexis, asitmarksthemonth whenhermiracledaughter wasbornatjust24weeks, weighingonly1lb.This challengingexperience gaverisetobothresilience andcreativity,asitwas duringherfour-monthstay atthehospitalwithbaby Lydiathattheideafor SeedsJewelryStorefirst blossomed.Theseedsof inspirationweresown duringthosedifficulttimes, leadingtothebirthofa cherishedventurethat continuestothriveand inspireothers.
Drawingfromherown strugglesandtriumphs, MsLaLexisbringsyearsof experiencetoherroleasa mentorandleaderin helpingindividualsunlock theirfullpotential.She emphasizesthe importanceofplacingfaith attheforefront,loving oneself,andmaking deliberatechoicesto prioritizetimeandpersonal growth.
Havingnavigatedthroughdarkperiodsofdepressionand loneliness,sheisabeaconofhopeandinspirationforthosewho maybegrapplingwithsimilarchallenges.Throughheracademy, sheaimstoempowerotherstolivepurposefullyandauthentically, encouragingthemtoembracetheiruniquejourneyandstrive towardstheirbestselves.
Hercommitmenttoguidingotherstowardsself-discoveryand fulfillmentshinesthroughasshesharesherwisdomandpersonal insights.MsLaLexis'sjourneyservesasapowerfultestimonytothe transformativepowerofresilience,faith,andself-love.
Shestandsasalivingexamplethatovercominglife'sobstaclesand pursuingone'sdreamsarenotonlypossiblebutessentialfor embracingalifeofpurposeandfulfillment.Heracademystandsas atestamenttothebeliefthatthroughperseveranceand dedication,onecanovercomeanyadversityandthriveintheir personalandprofessionalendeavors.
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.
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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.
Joslyn Charles
JoslynCharleswasbornand raisedinasmalltowninthe deltacalledGlenAllan,MS,but thenmovedtoJacksonin 2009.JoyfulKreationswas foundedonFeb9,2021,shortly aftershediscoveredanew loveandpassion.Joslyn's abilitytomasterdifferent techniquesandobserve others'reactionstoherwork arethedrivingforcesthat propelherforward.
AtJoyfulKreations,arangeof productsiscrafted,including personalizedshirtsfor birthdays,babyshowers,and graduations,aswellas customwineglassand coastersets.Theofferings alsoextendtounique keepsakes,suchas personalizeddominoes, puzzles,andother personalizeditems.
Herjourneyfromasmall townupbringingto establishingherowncreative businessreflectsher determinationanddrivefor success.Eachpiececreated byJoyfulKreationsisinfused withheruniquestyleand attentiontodetail,making themnotjustproductsbut cherishedkeepsakesforher customers.
ThemovetoJacksonin2009 markedasignificantshiftin Joslyn'slife,leadingherdown apathofcreativityand entrepreneurshipthat culminatedinthefoundingof JoyfulKreations.
Herworkisatestamentto herdedicationtohercraft andherdesiretobringjoyto othersthroughpersonalized andmeaningfulcreations. Thepositivefeedbackand supportshereceivesfrom hercustomersfurtherfuelher passionforcraftingunique andspecialpiecesthat celebratelife'smoments. JoyfulKreationshasbecome abeaconofcreativityand joy,inspiringotherstopursue theirpassionsandsharetheir talentswiththeworld.
Whetherit'sacustomshirtfor aspecialoccasionora personalizedkeepsakethat capturestreasured memories,JoyfulKreations continuestospread happinessandcreatelasting impressionsthroughitsoneof-a-kindcreations.Joslyn's commitmenttohercraftand herdedicationtoher customersmakeJoyful Kreationsabelovedand cherishedsourceof personalizedgiftsand mementos.
BRIT’TNEY POWELL
Brit’tneyPowell,aKansas Citynativeresidingin Birmingham,AL,isthe motheroftwogirlswho havebeenaconstant sourceofinspirationfor herbusinessventures. ThefounderofKay CoutureClothingand Cosmetics,Brit’tneywas influencedbyheroldest daughterKate'lyn'ssweet andsassypersonalityin namingthebrand.
Presidentandfounderof KayCouture,Brit’tney Powellisexcitedto announcetheofficial launchofherleadingPR andtalentmanagement firm.Sheaimsto revolutionizethe entertainmentindustryby connectingexceptional talentwithhigh-profile opportunitiesinmovies, TVshows,commercials, andrealityprograms. Underherdynamic leadership,KayCoutureis poisedtobecomea prominentforceintalent discoveryandbrand enhancement.
Withahistoryof successfuloutcomes,Kay Couturehasfacilitated clientsinsecuringrolesin renownedprojectslike "BadBoys4,"Rihanna's FentyBeautycampaign, Publixcommercial,"Let's MakeaDeal,""Loveand HipHop,""LoveIsBlind," and"Chopped"onFood Network.
Thefirm'sexpertisealso extendstotalent managementfor internationalsuperstar YungBleuandhisnew MoonboyUniversityrecord label. Inadditiontotalent representation,Kay Coutureexcelsinpublic relations,workingwithtop influencerstoshapetheir publicimageformaximum impactandreach.Thefirm offerspersonalized attentionandstrategic guidancetoensureclients achievetheircareer aspirations.
KayCoutureTalent ManagementandPRFirm isnowopenforbusiness andwelcomesaspiring talentsandinfluencersto jointheirrosterfor unparalleledopportunities andprofessional development. Forinquiriesandbookings, pleasecontact: Bookkaycouturetalent@gm ail.com
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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