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Lifestyle & Travel 3 Ways From Here to There
Men Who Do It All Feature: The Pride of Pop Legend CEO Parent: Father, Where Did You Go?
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Just Ask Jadien, CEO’s Relationship Expert
2015 Hotshots: CEO’s Most Eligible Bachlors
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A letter from Sharon CEOs, t h i s month we are celebrating fathers everywhere. Whether he is your biological dad or a man whom you look up to, has mentored you, or simply offered you sound advice. This issue is dedicated to them. If you have not done so lately, this is the time to write your father or father figure and let him know how much he means to you. Life is fleeting and not guaranteed. Here is my letter to my father, Tilden Watson:
passion to everyone. I meet many women of all ages who marvel at my story, simply because the little girl in them is still asking the question “Daddy, where are you?” I appreciate your hard work and dedication to God, marriage and family which you have shown throughout your 60 plus years. Thank you for working two jobs and then coming home at night to refinish furniture that you would sell to keep a roof over our heads. Also, please believe that while working with you at midnight on your business was not the highlight of my childhood, it taught me the meaning of hard work, loyalty and what it means to be a provider for your family—at all costs. Today, I can honestly say that I am a successful business owner because of you. Love your little girl, Sharon
Dear Dad, You have been the love of my life for 42 years and counting, and I’m still considered your little girl. Since I was a child, I have looked up to you for guidance while you led a small country church for two decades. I have learned so many valuable lessons while sitting at your feet and those lessons have made me a better woman. I remember when I almost lost you to an explosion and the fear of not knowing whether or not you would survive tore me apart. From that day on, I promised to always be vocal in my appreciation of you. Growing up with you was not all fun and games because being a pastor’s kid came with challenges--you were pretty strict. I couldn’t wait to grow up and do what I wanted to do. However, it has been 20 years since I became an adult, and although I try to do what I want, your voice is always in my ear to do the right thing and to always show love and com-
CEOs, you will find an extraordinary father being featured this month: Mr. Ronald Stephens, the father of four children. One of his children is Grammy and Oscar Award winning musician, John Legend. Once you are inspired by Mr. Stephens’ story, I hope that you will take a moment to reflect on the relationship that you have/had with your father. I challenge you to look deeply to find what part of your father and daughter memories can be salvaged. If your dad was not there due to death or an illness, or skipped out on your life, I pray that you find peace and serenity. Remember a person cannot give what he does not have or did not receive. Please send me your favorite father stories or stories of forgiveness and healing to Sharon@ ceosofrva.com
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CEO Magazine Publisher, Sharon Oliver, was contacted by Mr. Percy L. Booker, Sr. His Seniors Group meets monthly to read CEO Magazine and their favorite section is Ms. Corrine. Mr. Booker says, “Once we finish reading Ms. Corrine, we read the rest of the magazine from cover to cover. We just love it!” Sharon Oliver, aka Ms. Corrine, surprised the group by showing up at the Hardee’s located in Chester, VA and was surprised to learn that the band, Heart of Country, was performing. The band performed live music and the seniors, Ms. Corrine and the CEO staff took to the floor! Heart of Country Band Promoter, Cowboy Wild Bill Napure, explained that the band has been in existence for over seven years and was founded by the late Mr. James Bartley. If you are a senior and you love to dance and socialize, meet the group at Hardee’s (12401 Jefferson Davis Highway) every Wednesday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. as well as the 1st Thursday of every month from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Free Event.
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Name: Gary Cannon Age: 44 City: San Francisco, California Hats: Professional Comedian and Avid Fundraiser for the fight against autism Inspired by his niece, Gary raises awareness and money through comedy shows, golf tournaments and other events. In His Own Words: “There are some people who make things happen, some people who wait for things to happen, and others who don’t know what happened.”
CEO Name: Farnell Newton Jr. Age: 38 City: Portland, Oregon Hats: Professional Trumpet Player and Composer, Jazz Trumpet Instructor at Portland State University, Musician for Bootsy Collins and Jill Scott, Mentor for new artists in his community and an outstanding Husband and Father of five. In His Words: “The kids are my foundation for all that I do and I do a lot. They inspire me.”
spotlight Name: Immanuel R. Sutherland Age: 44 City: Richmond, Virginia Hats: Corporate Philanthropy and Community Relations, Realtor, Leadership Team of Ujima Legacy Fund (an African American male philanthropic giving circle) and most importantly, a devoted Father of two. In His Words: “Black lives matter.”
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The ‘Pride of Pop Legend’ Ronald Stephens on Art
& Style, Faith and Fatherhood
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Ronald Stephens stands at 5’4”
but his movement evokes a certain type of regal flair. He is dapper, wearing gray slacks, a stylish sweater and dress socks with no shoes. His smile is inviting, and you can tell that he is eager to make you comfortable. In the music industry, he is known as “Pop Legend” or “Popz.” He is the dedicated father of Ronald Lamar “Bumper” Stephens, Jr; John Stephens a.k.a John Legend; Vaughn Anthony Stephens and Phyllis “Missy” Stephens. Ronald Stephens, Sr. is a sculptor, portrait artist and minister. He can sing, play the drums and is learning to play the piano. He designs elaborate tailored suits, upholsters furniture and is the creative mind/owner behind the hat brand, Popz Topz. Art & Style Ronald Stephens was born in 1949 in Springfield, Ohio, in what the Gallup Poll reported to be one of the ‘saddest cities’ in the United States; Stephens was one of five children and according to his 85 yearold mom, Marjorie Stephens, “Ron was always tearing stuff up around the house.” 8
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“I remix everything,” says Stephens. “It is the curiosity about how things work.” Once he fixed a room partition for her over 40 years ago that she still uses today. Mrs. Marjorie believes his artistry began when he started drawing pictures of her on the couch. Stephens would go on to start a business called Crown Portraits where he captured the images of historical figures, athletes and children at play with pencil and sold original, autographed prints online. “My dad has never left things alone,” recalls his older son, Ronald “Bumper” Stephens, Jr. He puts his ‘flavors’ on everything, like he changes walls in his house.” Bumper is referring to his father installing a wooden carving of a Bible and hands on the wall above the staircase in his father’s previous home. Ron’s most popular piece, and only his second sculpture, is called Soulful Hands which is on display at the National Afro-American Museum and Culture Center in Wilberforce, Ohio. Soulful Hands is a 10foot wooden carving made from
Ronald Stephens and Soulful Hands at National Afro-American Museum and Culture Center in Wilberforce, Ohio.
CEO MAGAZINE 300 separate pieces of wood, to depict human hands playing four different instruments: the bass violin, the drum, the piano and the saxophone. The secret to Mr. Stephens’ style is that he is detailed and unrelenting until his work is complete. Soulful Hands, created with seven different types of wood, took almost 800 hours to finish. The intricate patterns and designs of the sculpture were created using a technique called intarsia which is a form of wood inlaying to help create the details of his piece. Childhood friend, Paul Chilton, says that when Ron could not find the wood he needed for the project, he decided to order samples from a Brazilian rainforest to help him complete elements of Soulful Hands. “It is for sale; although, I had Quincy Jones in mind when I created it,” joked Mr. Stephens. “Sometimes I am up in the middle of the night with an idea and cannot rest until it’s done–it’s the anxiety of seeing the finished product.” This is how he continues to create new designs for his hat brand, Popz Topz. “It all started when I was spring cleaning and came across this full brim hat. I wanted to know what would happen if I cut off the brim of this black straw hat and replaced it with the bill of a baseball cap.” Mr. Stephens started wearing it around town and everyone would ask: “Where did you get that?” The interest was so great that it set the stage for Popz Topz. The Popz Topz hat is a cross between a baseball cap and a hat. It looks like a futuristic, fashion-forward fedora. Some are made of straw and felt. Others are adorned with a small feather and sat-
in ribbon to accent. Popz Topz are retailed in eight boutiques, online and have been displayed at various events across the country including the Steve Harvey Neighborhood Awards, Jazz in the Gardens in Miami, Florida and the national Church of God in Christ Convention. Mr. Stephens has plans to expand the business to more locations including college and university campuses. Fatherhood & Faith “I told my kids if you put anything on my tomb, put ‘My Dad was running after balance.’ I have tried to convey that to my kids, not only by what I said, but by what I did.” Ronald Stephens focused on spiritual character development with the use of home school curriculum. The Stephens decided to home school their children because they believed they should be the first ones to impact them. The kids were taught lessons on honesty, loyalty and the value of preparation and attention to detail. As adults, all would agree these traits were developed from their father’s hands-on approach to parenting. Certainly anyone can look at this family and say all of them are successful; however, Stephens asserts, “Success is not what the world considers to be success. True success comes from God.” Stephens strategically wove faith and religion into the daily lives of his children while also creating a fun environment with games. “My father would play treasure hunt where he would leave clues around the house that led to priz-
The Stephens family in front of Grandma’s house, Springfield, Ohio c. 1988. Back row (l to r): Ronald “Bumper” Stephens Jr., Ronald Stephens Sr., John Stephens Front row (l to r): Phyllis “Missy” Stephens, Vaughn Anthony Stephens es,” says John Legend. This was one of Legend’s favorite memories. At times Stephens had to get creative to keep the pack in line. Youngest son Vaughn and his sister remember playing “Getting Ready for the Rapture.” Stephens played this game when he had
to leave the house and run errands. “He would make us sit down at the table and no one was supposed to get up,” says his daughter Missy. He would peek at us through the kitchen window to see if we were doing what we were supposed to be doing. Most of the time 9
everyone would be up from their seat except for Johnny.” Eventually when Ron Stephens and his wife divorced, Mr. Stephens kept his children, put them all in public school and had to rely on the help of family and church members to assist in caring for his children while he was at work. “It was definitely a difficult time for us,” says Missy Stephens. “I had to grow up a little faster and learn some things on my own.” Ronald Stephens never thought he would reap benefits from doing what he was supposed to do for his children as their father. His oldest son, Bumper, is a gifted artist, drummer, and photographer who travels with his younger brother on the road. John Legend is an accomplished musician and nine-time Grammy Award winner. Vaughn is a talented singer, father and community advocate in the local Springfield, Ohio community. Missy is a skilled hair stylist and mother who enjoys sewing, a skill she learned from both of her parents. “My dad never pressured us to be anything. He just taught us how to be good people…I get my personality and temperament from him,” says Legend. In 1994, as a teenager, John Legend wrote in an essay published in the Dayton Daily News: “I plan to be one of these future Black History Makers of Tomorrow.” Fast forward 21 years 10
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on February 22, 2015, Legend delivered an impactful award acceptance speech about social justice in America after winning his first Oscar. He and rapper Common collaborated to create the moving song “Glory” for the soundtrack of the movie Selma. Mr. Stephens is proud of his children. In fact, he calls them his ‘pride’ which ironically is a group of lions that form a social unit. In separate conversations, each of his children, Bumper, John, Vaughn and Missy, call their dad ‘a lion’ describing similarities in his physical features, character traits and biblical parallels. Bumper makes a final connection by describing his father as “strong and powerful,” two words often used to describe “the King of the Jungle.” As the interview came to a close with Mr. Stephens and his kids, “Popz” shared some wisdom for all fathers: “To produce the kinds of kids you want to produce, you have to be involved in their lives. And if you are not in their lives, don’t be upset if when you’re not involved, they become adults and you don’t have anything to relate to. Fatherhood is more than birthing children; it is about being a father indeed— time and attendance.”
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CONFESSIONS OF A CEO
CLIFF COWARD
I never make an important decision or purchase with out consulting my father.He has been a successful business owner for as long as I can remember and knows how to manage his wealth. One time when I was ready to purchase a car,I went to my father’s house to talk to him about it. By the time I left, I was boo hoo crying (a grown man really crying). My father told me not to buy the car. Instead he advised me to buy a house. My dad knew that buying a car would increase my debt to income ratio, and I would not have been able to close on a new home for myself and my family. There were also times when I didn’t listen. I did very, very well in business one year and went out and bought my wife a truck. Well, I liked it so much that I went and bought myself one the next day. I did not see my dad before I made the purchase; I didn't mention it to him at all. Years later during the real estate crisis, I lost a lot including those cars I bought when I should have used that money as emergency savings. Instead of seeking the advice of my mentor, I chose to do what I wanted. Although we have recovered, I spent a lot of wasted time and resources. As a CEO/business owner, the lesson I learned--never abandon the advice and wisdom of your mentors. Sincerely,
Cliff Coward
by Sarah Monroe
Dear Young Woman,
Forgiving your father is a must no matter what the situation is or has been. At the end of the day, it’s never too late to pick up the pieces from where you guys left off and make your relationship right again. Everyone makes mistakes, and it’s not our job to punish someone who has. Instead, we should love them even more in spite of their flaws and blemishes. When I went through the forgiving process with my father -- I soon found out that the whole time he was physically away, he still loved and cared for me more than I could ever imagine. Sometimes it’s hard for us to see that, because we think if you really loved me you would have done this and not that. Speaking from my
own experiences, I know it’s challenging growing up without a father in your household. You need him there to set the bar for your future relationships, but some of us were blessed enough to have a mother that could do those things successfully until our fathers came back into the picture. I’m a witness that it is possible to accomplish great things with obstacles similar to mine. When the time is right, everything will fall into place, but until then – be the best you that you can be. You’re beautiful. You’re smart. And you’re definitely a young woman taking control of her life. Until next time…
Love, Sarah
Simple, Chic&Quute
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SPRING INTO Transformation by Heather Dunning
3 Ways to Get There: Comparing Prices to Travel By Tracy Hopkins
DRIVE
How should you travel? Drive, fly or take the train? Typically, if your destination’s travel time is 6 hours or less, it’s more cost effective to drive, but there are pros and cons to driving. The pros are you can take your time and you are in control of your transportation once you arrive. The cons are gas prices, fees to park and the time it takes to get there.
FLY
If your destination is too far away or you don’t want to spend the time driving, then it’s time to start looking for flights. I 12
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recommend you follow these tips to get the best price: 1. Track the prices ahead of time manually or sign up for email notifications on pricing; I use airfarewatchdog.com. You can also download an app to help. I recently added a new app called “Hopper” and so far so good. It notifies me when the prices are rising on my selected flight and suggests I buy my ticket. 2. Choose one-way pricing instead
of roundtrip. I have found on more than one occasion that my trip was cheaper if I selected two one-way tickets instead of roundtrip. 3. Research your tickets through sites like Orbitz.com or Kayak.com. Find a price you like and then check the airline’s website for the same itinerary (many times it comes out a bit cheaper).
TAKE THE TRAIN
Recently I took the train to NYC for the first time and I would recommend it over
driving. Once we arrived in the city, my husband and I both were relaxed and ready to explore after we checked into our hotel. If we drove, we would have needed to take a nap and would have lost time enjoying other activities on our trip. The price came out to be less than flying and the daily parking fees for the extended weekend combined. The train even had free wireless access which was a bonus! Still deciding where to go? Check out next month when I tell you my top 5 places to travel!
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TheHotShots of 2015 ... CEO’s Most Eligible Bachelors Name: Eugene Randolph Age: 44 (Taurus) Profession: U.S Army Center Commander Interests: Working Out, Furthering his Education and Enjoying Fatherhood Q: What traits do you look for in a mate? A: Loyalty and honesty; it sets the tone for a relationship and allows a person to determine how serious they really are about the relationship.
Name: Rudi Jackson Age: 49 (Cancer) Profession: Entrepreneur of several businesses Interests: Reading, Working Out & Fitness and Mentoring Q: What traits do you look for in a mate? A: Someone who is athletic and fit, spiritually grounded (strong faith) and not selfish.
Name: Chad Ricardo Age: 31 (Scorpio) Profession: Broadcast Journalist Interests: Family, Fitness and Inspiring Others Q: Name one of your hidden talents. A: I guess my hidden talent is in growing plants. When you walk into my home, it’s full of green plants. I love the “life” they represent.
Name: Rene Mena Age: 33 (Aries) Profession: Actor Interests: Hiking, Swimming and Working Out Q: Describe your idea of a fun first date. A: Dancing, food, and laughing. It has to have all of these and be a very memorable date. I have to feel like I am being taken care of with these three things. I have to feel comfortable and organic.
Name: Jimmy Pope Age: 31(Cancer) Profession: Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Krewski Interests: Dancing, Laughing and Volunteering Q: Name one of your hidden talents. A: Making stupid, funny videos
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Name: Roderick ‘Drick” Tucker Age: 31(Libra) Profession: Loan Servicing Specialist, Banking Interests: Soccer, Cooking and Traveling Q: Describe your idea of a fun first date. A: We would go zip lining and perhaps a quick bike ride, enjoy a good lunch afterwards, and then take a walk around the city stopping for a couple drinks and good conversation.
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