Destiny Magazine 2014 Winter

DESTINY WINTER 2014

SC Guru Hair Stylist and Fashionista Nina Clark A Business Woman making waves Tamesha Bullock of Texas Praying through Adversity JOAN BETROS Founder of SC Nashville Connection Talent Competition

Los Angeles Casting Agent Michelle Adams Journey to the Top Film and TV Shows

Shantishra Star Williams Sergeant in Air Force Motivator for Women in Texas www.destinymagazineforwomen.com

CONTENTS

Nina Clark BOSS LADY IN CHARGE p. 12

P. 14

P. 4

Tamesha Bullock Overcoming Adversity p. 10

Editor’s Letter

What Motivates Me Daily GOD has to be in the beginning, the middle and the end.

My motivation begins with the fact of opening my eyes every morning and seeing the daylight through my window. The fact that GOD is giving me another opportunity to say I will make a difference today, I will spread hugs and smiles today and I will motivate others today.

Each day gives me hope that humans will allow themselves to generate a positive motivation through the universe that will attract positive motivation to others. This type of motivation will reach the masses of individuals that are determined to change the world. When we trickle down positivity to others, it will make a difference in the thought pattern of positive individuals.

GOD gives us all the tools necessary to motivate ourselves through out the day. Our daily motivational tools can consist of a pleasant smile from a small child, a waitress kindness, a family laughing together and people overcoming adversities. We must allow ourselves to observe our surroundings more and see how it may motivate not only ourselves but others in our communities.

My motivation for this year is beginning with the needs of other women, our children, especially the disabled and the disadvantage boys and girls. My positive energy serge is motivating me to stand out from the crowd, take the hard criticism and make changes for my community, my family and my friends on a national level.

LET GOD MOTIVATE YOU TODAY! Tawana Tawana Shervon Dirton

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FOUNDER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Tawana S. Dirton CONTRIBUTING REPORTER John Rivers CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPER Consuela “Swaye” Nix

EMPOWERMENT

Shantishra Star Williams Devoted Wife Committed Navy Veteran Dedicated to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

Shantishra Star Williams was born in Dallas, TX on Aug 16, 1976 to the parents of Barry Mosby and Angela Robinson. She graduated from Business and Magnet Management Center High School in May 1995. Immediately after graduating she enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 5 September 1995. She has traveled to countries all over the world of which she lived in Europe for six years of her military career. In between time she managed to achieve her Associates Degree in Computer Studies and Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Maryland University College and currently enrolled with Texas A&M Commerce to complete her MBA. In the midst of her career and education, Star has selflessly given back to communities world wide resulting in her receiving the military volunteer service award. As she nears the end of her 20 year military career Star has launched several businesses. Those businesses includes jewelry, a men spa line and The Power Forward Woman Organization which allows her to empower women to become entrepreneurs.

Star Williams currently resides in San Diego, CA with her husband William and plans to return Dallas, TX in 2015 to live out her dream of empowering, encouraging and embracing other women with the hopes of more women committing to becoming entrepreneurs.

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COMMUNITY

J

OAN BETROS is an Executive Producer in the Entertainment Industry with over thirty

-five years of experience in the areas of media, entertainment and production. Her expertise covers a wide range of the Entertainment Industry, including documentaries, network news, television, radio, live production, family television programming and motion picture. Joan lives in Greenville, SC with her husband, her three children, eleven grandchildren and two dogs.

She is the founder and chairman of FUTURE (Families United Toward Universal Respect).

One aspect of FUTURE's program was to facilitate "Hugs for Healing" flights to Iraq for Gold Star Moms and Wives which shows her strong dedication and love for the human race. Joan was the Director of Women and Children Family Television programming for the Iraq Media Network in 2003–2004. She also created and produced a family oriented television talk show in Saudi Arabia that emphasized education and building the family unit.

Joan was a producer for CNN International and a producer and correspondent for NBC and ABC television. Her past television projects consisted of her directing and hosting two, thirtyminute live shows that aired daily for a period of three years for a CBS affiliate. During which time, she also covered the Masters Golf Tournament for CBSa and was the executive Director of Fairfax Community Television Channel 10, Channel 30 International and WEBR Radio, Channel 37.

Joan is President and Owner of JB Productions, and the creator and Executive Producer of "Light Journey," a full-length motion picture. Joan has received many prestigious awards throughout her career. Among them are "Georgia Pioneer Award" for outstanding Female Radio Morning Personality; "Outstanding Young Women Of America" from the state of Maryland; Cable News Network Media Salute for "Personality of The Year;" Cable News Media Salute for the "Number One Talk Show Host;" and also National cable "Telly Awards" for outstanding Executive Producer and Host.

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CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT

From the Legendary Group EN VOUGE

A NEW R&B Reality Star DIVA DESTINY MAGAZINE SALUTES Dawn Robinson was part of a unique group of women who demanded that the world respect women on a higher level. We grew up listening to the Legendary voices of En Vogue. The Group exploded the Music Industry in 1989 to 1997 with extraordinary voices and extreme fashion trendy styles. After Dawn left En Vogue group, she joined the group Lucy Pearl for a short period of time but was released from the Lucy Pearl under unusual circumstances. Robinson released a solo album in 2002 under the label Atlantic Records. Dawn continued to gain a larger recognition back into the Music Industry by rejoining with the famous group En Vogue for a short period.

Dawn is currently a star player in the new TV One’s Reality show R&B Diva’s Los Angeles, a spin off of TV One’s R&B Divas Atlanta. She is happily married and living in Los Angeles creating and developing new projects to further her career.

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BUSINESS WOMEN DIRECTORY

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INSPIRATIONAL

DESTINY: Where do you reside and originally located?

TAMESHA: I currently live in Houston, Texas, and originally from Lufkin, Texas.

DESTINY: What is your occupation and Purpose in your Industry?

TAMESHA: I am currently an educator and my passion is elevating students thinking through getting a good education. Furthermore, my purpose is to push students to reach as high as they can go toward living a successful life.

DESTINY: Are you married and any children?

TAMESHA: I am single and without children.

DESTINY: What are some of your favorite VACATION SPOTS or soon to become!

TAMESHA: Some of my favorite vacation spots are Mexico and the Bahamas. I look forward to traveling to Italy, Paris and Jamaica.

DESTINY: What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you practice to get motivated every morning?

TAMESHA: I put on the armor (of God) every morning before I get out of bed. It is a protection for me mentally, spiritually and physically.

DESTINY: Where did you Go to college?

TAMESHA: I just completed my doctoral de gree in education this past May. DESTINY: What are your future Goals?

TAMESHA: My future goals are to do public speaking, write books, and teach at the postsecondary level as a professor.

DESTINY: Since Destiny Magazine target Women! What encouraging words would you say to women on how to follow their PASSION in life and fulfill their PURPOSE? TAMESHA: Just do it. Let nothing stop you from pursuing what your passion is in life.

You are worth the investment.

DESTINY: What do you think about women running for President and do you think that the world is ready?

TAMESHA: I believe that women are not only ready to run for President, but they are ready to run the country whether the world is ready or not!

DESTINY: I love to cook and eat gourmet food!! What is your favorite food and type of restaurant?

TAMESHA: My favorite type of food is Italian. However since I am a trained chef, I would much rather prepare my own gourmet food.

DESTINY: Do you have any siblings? And do you have other family members that you would like to mention, that motivated you on your journey?

TAMESHA: I have two brothers and one sister. I would have to say that my late father Pastor Lee Roy Bullock motivated me the most. He was such a determined man and I never witnessed him quitting anything. I have always felt and valued his support. This determination has passed down to other family members who are now completing their education. Earlier in life both of my brothers discontinued going to college for one reason or another. When they saw me working toward my doctoral degree, they both decided to go back to school. Both my brothers and their wives now have bachelor degrees. My two brothers are now working on their masters degrees to which they attribute to my motivation.

DESTINY: What Charity organization do you contribute to or volunteer for?

TAMESHA: Houston Food Bank and Good Will.

DESTINY: Please list any Events that you have been a part?

TAMESHA: D.I.V.A. (Divinely Inspired Virtuous Asset ) annual conference.

MAKE-UP HOT IN ATLANTA

ADRIANNA SCOTTVINSON Atlanta’s Upcoming Stylist

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DRIANNA

is a up and coming

Hot Atlanta GA, Stylist and Make-UpArtists. Her passion in this industry is giving every woman the chance to create an image of themselves that they could never imagine. Allowing women the ability to live in the moment of their beauty and deserved lifestyle. Especially for women who may decide to do a full circle makeover in their lives.

Adrianna goal is to develop a new and improved look that will give women the confidence and empowerment needed on a daily basis. As a Make-up Artist and Stylist the duties that she encounter, means more to her then just applying eyelashes, make-up and throwing a couple of curls in a woman’s hair. She believes beauty is about teaching the

healthiness and treatment of the hair and encouraging her clients to embrace everyday lifestyle on a easy going basis.

Mrs. Vinson has been married two years to her high school sweetheart Barron Vinson. They have three beautiful energetic boys, Jaylon(six), Jahrie(five) and JerMarcus(three).

With a very busy schedule building a business that encourages women to create simply beauty on a daily basis, Adrianna is enjoying entrepreneurship and family.

Through daily prayer and family support, Adrianna plans to open her own Salon in the near future. She enjoys traveling to New York City and hopefully soon to travel vacation spots like Bahamas, Aruba, Brazil and Jamaica.

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Mrs. Vinson attended Empire Beauty School in Dunwoody GA in 2009.

Her goal is to open her very own twist of a beauty bar in Atlanta an hopefully other cities. Although the Beauty Industry is a very competitive field, Adrianna is confident in her styling ability. She plans to have a no limit mind set on taking the Beauty Industry by storm and securing her place. “Get in line and become part of the Industry but in your own style, go for what’s yours like only you can.”

pating in local fundraising events, photo shoots and small fashion shows.

Adrianna is currently expanding her clientele. For booking engagements, consultations and networking, please contact her at 1533 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta GA, 30310

Adrianna has a full circle of support with her one Sister, one brother (Richard Corbin) and her beautiful mother Teresa Corbin. When hanging out with friends and family Adrianna loves to eat steak and sushi at her favorite Japanese Restaurants, Kikus.

Contributing to her community is a plus with her support to One Hundred Black Women Coalition Atlanta Metropolitan Chapter and Teens On the Move. Mrs. Vinson also enjoys particiDESTINY 13

BUSINESS WOMEN

Tondaleya Shamley is a innovative entrepreneur from Maryland. A Savvy business woman who will knock down doors to get to her next destination. She is a growing brand that loves hard, works endlessly and accomplish goals. Currently living in Atlanta with her husband and two sons. Contact Tondaleya for information on NY FASHION CRUISE @

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DESTINY FEATURED MODELS

DAWN HALL is a professional plus size Models who believes in always following your dreams. Dawn is knocking down doors to make a place in the Plus Size Modeling Industry. She is not letting anyone stop her from her path.

Creating and developing a high end portfolio which every Models must create.

Dawn has appeared in several Fashion Shows through out her home town of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her modeling skills, years of experiences and determination to succeed in the Industry keeps her busy and excited to explore new adventures. Visit Dawn on Facebook and congratulate her for her success. She has such a warm and motivating spirit.

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KAYLIN ADAMS is a young inspiring professional Runway, Fit and Print Model making moves at the Cynthia Bailey Model Search in Atlanta Georgia.

She is taking the necessary steps needed to meet the right Industry People.

Kaylin made the decision to travel to Atlanta on August 2013 with her beautiful mother Chastity Adams, her loving father, supportive brothers and grandmother. What appeared to be a family trip was really a journey that introduced Kaylin to the Modeling Industry and Cynthia Bailey of The Atlanta Housewives. She has decided to continue her journey to bigger platforms that will lead her to a successful Modeling and Acting Career. She is currently working in retail and preparing for her next Modeling audition.

Los Angeles Spotlight

Los Angeles Elite Casting Agent Teaches The Business Side of Acting in a two day Actors Boot Camp “THE CASTING INSIDER”

Michelle Adams

LOS ANGELES TOP OF THE LINE CASTING AGENT CREDITS: 1 . The Feature Film NOVEMBER RULE (from executive producers Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere) 2. TV series the DIGGY SIMMONS PROJECT 3. BATTLE OF THE YEAR (starring Chris Brown) 4. MAGIC CITY 5. SPARKLE 6. BEING MARY JANE 7. 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS, ATL (starring T.I. "Tip" Harris), 8. CADILLAC RECORDS (starring Beyonce, Oscar Winner Adrien Brody), 9. BLACK SNAKE MOAN (starring Christina Ricci, Samuel Jackson), 10. MADEA GOES TO JAIL 11. THIS CHRISTMAS 12. SINS OF THE MOTHER Lifetime Movie 13. WB's DAWSON'S CREEK 14. FX's THE SHIELD 15. MOESHA Destiny: Where do you reside and originally born?

Michelle: I live in Los Angeles, California and was born in Houston, TX. Destiny: What is your occupation and your Purpose in the Industry?

Michelle: I’m Casting Director for Television and Film, my purpose is to open doors for new faces to get the chance to breakout & become the new face for Black Hollywood. Since we recycle our actors, it’s so hard for a new up and coming actor to get the chance to break-out in this business. I love what I do and I have the passion for the craft, seeing actors shine and getting them their big break.

Destiny: Are you married and do you have any children?

Michelle: No I’m not married. I’m in an amazing relationship with an awesome man that supports everything I do. I don't have any children of my own; however, I help my sister with my niece Jai’Lynn (13) and nephew Tyren (17). They're like my kids and my biggest cheerleaders.

Destiny: What are some of your favorite VACATION SPOTS or soon to become!

Michelle: My favorite vacation spots are Australia and New Zealand. My soon to be will be Italy 2014.

Destiny: What Spiritual Beliefs or steps do you practice to get motivated in the morning?

Michelle: I pray and give thanks every morning that He give me another day to do what I love, and to give back to others the way someone gave back to me.

Destiny: What are your future Goals?

Michelle: My Future goals are to start writing and working on my new casting company “MC Casting” with my new partner.

Destiny: Since Destiny Magazine is targeted towards Women! As a woman! What encouraging words would you say to women, on how to follow their PASSION in life and fulfill their PURPOSE? Michelle: Never let anyone tell you what you can’t produce. Set Goals an exceed them with short and long-term goals. Make sure that your goals are attainable and realistic. Goals can be set in a three month increments for short-term and in six to twelve month increments for long-term goal.

A good idea is to create a vision board that gives you a better sense of motivation. By using pictures of a person, place and thing to represent your future endeavors on what you want to become. This is only one example that I suggest you utilize to motivate yourself.

Destiny: What do you think about women running for President and do you think that the world is ready?

Michelle: I think a woman running for president is long over due and I believe we could run the country just as well as a man, if not better. The world is ready and waiting to see what’s next for our presidency. Maybe, Michelle Obama will be the next president of the United States.

Destiny: Since I love to cook and eat gourmet

food! What is your favorite food and type of restaurant?

Michelle: I love to cook and my favorite dish to make is Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine with homemade Alfredo sauce. I love going out as well, Italian being my favorite. My favorite Italian restaurant in Los Angeles is Palermo Ristorante Italiano in Los Feliz.

Destiny: Do you have any siblings and any other family members that you would like to mention, that motivated you on your journey?

Michelle: Yes, I have two siblings an I am the middle child of an older sister Jammie and younger brother Jeffrey. Along with my dad James Adams, who passed away in 2010 from pancreatic cancer, has always been very encouraging and supporting of my career. However, my mother Brenda Banks has been my biggest cheerleader and biggest motivator. My mother always would tell me: “There’s nothing you can’t do as long as you put your heart, mind and soul into it and believe in yourself when no one else does”.

Destiny: What Charity organization do you contribute to and volunteer?

Michelle: Organizations that have a special interest to me are Stand Up To Cancer, Lupus Foundation of America as well as Girl Scouts of America. My sister and I also have an organization we started to empower and motivate women. It's called D.I.V.A's - Diverse Inspiring Variety of Anointed Women. We're crushing the stereotype that women can't come together and encourage, motivate and inspire each other.

Destiny: Please list a variety of your Casting Events.

Michelle: Casting Flavor Units “November Rule shooting in LA Casting Indie : My B.F.F shooting in New Orleans and currently working on my 2014 schedule for my boot camp classes “The Casting Insiders”.

FEATURE

Nina

Tucker-Clark lives in Greenville, SC with her wonderful sup-

portive husband Maurice Clark of fifteen years, the number one Diva Mom that Rocks and her loyal four legged companion CoCo Channel (her Pomeranian dog).

Although Nina Clark is originally from Tampa Bay Florida she has built a very lucrative business and a solid support system in South Carolina. She is a graduate from Claflin University in Orangeburg SC, a distributor of Organo Gold and owner of her very own unique Hair Salon.

Her twenty years as a license cosmetologists has allowed her to develop long lasting relationships with the personal growth of women. Nina puts her heart and soul into beautifying the appearance of women. She is passionate about her experience as a fashion wardrobe stylist in which it allows her to build the confidence and comfort needed in daily living. Nina loves helping women develop a strong self image that will encourage them to bring the beauty from the inside to the outer appearance and love what they see everyday. “Love yourself and it will show.”

Nina contributes her many years of success to her Spiritual belief in GOD. She is a firm believer of Jesus Christ and truly understands that the study of the spiritual word comforts her through out the day. Nina’s states that walking in faith and obeying Gods Will helps her in life, family and business.

She is very conscious in what she puts lina 29615 (864) 283-0247 and on Faceinto her mind as well as her body. With book for a consultation and her upcomusing good eating habits with some of ing 2014 Events. her favorite foods like seafood and cooking her delicious shrimp, salmon and angel hair pasta in white wine sauce will feed the deepest of your soul, “I Love to cook and try new foods.”

Mrs. Clark spreads her expertise to support others in the community with coordination of a Fashion show with American Cancer Society land loves to support cause Breast Cancer Awareness.

She also contribute time to the local orNina with Reporter John Rivers ganization Think2xtwice.org with the CEO/Founder Traci Young Fant in Greenville SC. Nina encourages young women to always believe in self development and you can become whom ever you set your mind to become, even president of the United States. Visit Nina at her Elegante’ Studio 111 Orchard Park Dr., Greenville, South Caro-

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“Swaye” Nix

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