CONTRIBUTORS CEO/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DEBORAH FRANKLIN SENIOR EDITOR JC GARDNER
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Leader in Ministry Spotlight: Lisa Stringer Bailey: Triple M Money Management by JC Gardner
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Father's Day Tributes: Debrayta
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Confessions of a Foodie:
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Travel&. Tourism: Tracy Shorter
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Beauty and Fashion: Nichelle Johnson, Ko/or Beauty
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Soul Focused: Latanya Henry-Smith, Ph.D., LSSP
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Inspirational Reflection: Deborah Franklin
A Letter from the Editor-in-Chief Deborah Franklin Wow oh Wow! I have always been the one in the background cheering everyone on. I never saw myself as a leader. I never saw myself in that league. In my mind, I didn't look the part or fit into that crowd. Yes, I had self-doubt on a high level. Hon estly, I can't even say what date or time this mindset shift happened, but I'm so glad that it did. I began to realize that I was tired of everyone getting the credit for what I was doing. Feeling rejected from people who I was trying to help and giving sound advice. I'll never forget the day I was lamenting that I was just trying to help and the response I got was, "Maybe they just don't want your help!" I was speechless. I never thought about it that way. Trust me, there is more to this story, but I can't share it all today. T his conversation was the spark I needed.
it has been worth it. As we celebrate the official one-year anniversary of Church Girl CEO Magazine, in this issue you will get to meet a dynamic woman who I have grown to admire, Cailah Brock. Yes, she tried to get me to eat cauli flower, but it was an epic fail. (LOL)
I create my own success. I haue the power to make great things happen because God said so!
We have also included photos from the Church Girl CEO Gala & Fund raiser. I am so proud to announce our first recipients of the Church Girl CEO Scholarship Fund: Niyoka Houston and Taniya Lester. We have so many awesome
Immediately, God dropped in my spirit everything you have
things happening. I want to personally thank you for
told them to do, implement it yourself. I was like "Huh, who
joining us on this ride and staying with us on this journey
me?" Now, let's fast forward this story seven years later. I
to uplift and empower women to ignite the power
have written seven books, launched a publishing company,
within as they walk on purpose on their way to their
established a magazine, and doing international missions.
destiny.
Not bad for the person who once lived in the shadows, because her self-esteem was lower than a snake's belly.
Yours in Christ,
If I can do it, you can do it too! Start where you are and make that leap into your greatness. Get off the sidelines, get in the game, and start calling the plays. It's time for you to step into your greatness. I'm not going to tell you this journey has been easy, but I will tell you 2
A Message to All Fathers: Stay On Your Post! By Debrayta D. Salley I believe it's important for parents to be well-rounded and forthcoming especially our Fathers (the Heads of the Family) by passing down wisdom, honor, laughter, love, and blessings while sharing their faith, achievements, struggles, life experiences, family secrets/dynamics, along with their innermost desires with their children. Personally, I'm thankful for this type of relationship with my Dad. Having his example has encouraged me to be my authentic self (the good and the "room for improvement") with my son which prayerfully will be passed down to empower future generations. A child must know and understand the heritage/stock that they come from so they can be encouraged to shoot for the stars while anchoring and strengthening themselves to not repeat some things, obtain new mindsets, and new ways of dealing with conflicts.
to understand that you need God's help and hand to raise the future. Stay on your post! May God continue to uplift and strengthen you.
The role of the Father isn't rooted in harshness or perfection but understands that their patient presence can positively or negatively impact the journey of their children. It is a powerful position that should not be entered into lightly -- from cheering their children on, correcting them in a healthy way, having the hard conversations, and being transparent. It takes work and intention, but with humble hearts and God's strength, it's doable!
Debrayta D. S alley aka "Dee" Life Mentor Coach is the Founder of Debrayta S alley Enterprises where she writes to "Empower Paths, Support Growth and Inspire Change." She Biogs and serves as a Certified, Transformational Life Coach. She has also written multiple books, biogs, and magazine articles. Dee seeks to empower and support others in gracefully journeying through the various seasons of life. Subscribe to her Blog: www.deelifmentor.com
TO ALL THE FATHERS...we need you not as perfect beings but as authentic souls who come
Various Opportunities to Stay Connected: https://link tr.ee/DebraytaDSalley Email: debraytasalleyenterprises@gmail.com. 4
Spring Into Color - Beauty Evolution Beauty by Ko/or Beauty - Nichelle Johnson
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addressed a multitude of personal beauty concerns in her brand.
Hey Y'all! We are in the color of summer! Everything is in full bloom; by now your skin should be on the glow-up. Maxi dresses are making their summer appearances not to mention every beauty trend and ritual is on full display. It's what we have been waiting for all year long. As promised, I'm keeping you informed of up-and-coming contenders in the beauty industry. This month I am highlighting a personal friend and colleague of mine, Vernetta Schools,
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, and so do lashes. The brand offers a wide variety of quality eyelash extensions of all lengths, curls, and thickness. Visit the website and explore the product line to get the look you want to achieve. M.B.C lashes are high-end and trendy. The lashes are so soft and lightweight that you'll forget they're there.
Everyone knows that I am a diehard lash girl so when I tell you these lashes will have you crushing on yourself, trust me. My favorites are the "My Cuties"; I only wear these lashes on special occasions because I love them so much, so I treat them like they are
Creator and CEO of Mahoganyv's Beauty Cosmetics (M.B.C.)
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Vernetta has been in the beauty industry for many years
Mahoganyv's Beauty was �ounded wit� one goal in m_ind: givin their � - customers a fair, rewarding, and enJoyable shopping experience.
representing major cosmetic brands, just to mention a few, such as MAC cosmetics, Estee' Lauder, Clinic and Philosophy. M.B.C was created with the goal of providing beauty options to women of all colors, all ages, and all people. Vernetta initially launched her brand with a beauty trend that she is notoriously known for which is near and dear to her everyday beauty regimen -- the flawless look of Eyelashes. From that dream, she has built her brand up to include liquid eyeliners, a variety of lip glosses to meet your personal preferences such as Matte,
Quality should never be a compromise. They are committed to being the only place you need to look great and maintain your glamorous, beautiful look! I can personally testify of this commitment; after her appearance on my radio show, my listening audience rushed to her website and made a purchase. A few customers had to do returns and exchanges. Each of those listeners made it a point to inform me of how pleased they were with her commitment to customer service and preserving the integrity of her brand.
Metallic, & Gloss Shine. Mahoganyvs Beauty Cosmetics is an American beauty online shopping website for Mink, Silk, and Natural F iber False Eyelashes. Her lashes are vegan-friendly, paraben-free, and
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phthalate-free; most are vitamin-infused treated to give lashes a more natural appearance and can be worn multiple times without shedding or tethering.
So as you can see, she has
Be sure to visit her Website: www.mbcosmeticlash.com. I promise you will not be disappointed. Happy Shopping Beauties! I hope your Summer makes your Fall jealous! Nichelle Johnson aka Kolor Beauty Enterprise ...
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Nichelle has over 25 years of experience in the Make Up industry. She has worked with some of the top cosmetic lines such as MAC. Estee Lauder, Fashion Fair and Benefits Cosmetics. She is currently freelancing as an Estee Lauder Expert throughout the MD, DC, VA, & DE Corridor where she teaches women skin care and makeup daily routine techniques.
Get a Designer Body with Coach Cai/ah!
Micai/ah Brock-Benson, better known as Coach Cai/ah, is a 16-year veteran serving in the health and wellness industry. Her personal ambition is that everyone she comes into contact leaves at least 1% better. I was in awe of this humble and personable servant leader who has captured the hearts of many and has also inspired me to become a better version of mys�/f by stepping-up my own fitness goals.
into bikini competitions. Coming from a person who was uncomfortable in my own skin, the thought of a crowd of people judging your almost naked body was daunting. But I knew I needed to complete this necessary step to take my business and marketing to the next level. Powerlifting was an achievable step on the road to bikini. It gave me the confidence and comfort in front of crowds that I
DF: What motivated you
to start your business in fitness and
needed to be a successful bikini competitor.
nutrition? DF: What advice would you give to a young woman entering into
I started my business because I was unhappy with my own
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body. I was dissatisfied with my size and was uncomfortable in my own skin. I remember asking my parents to put me on a diet
Have a clear direction for your future. There is no time to
because I desperately wanted something to be the catalyst in
flounder or to be unsure once you get to college. Every decision
changing the shape of my body.
is life changing and you should treat it as such. Identify y�ur long-term passion and pursue it with fire!
Once I found how to design my own body with strategic DF: How important is it for women to become more aware of
exercise and well-timed nutrition, it was time for me to help
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others. I hosted my first client on April 2, 2006 and loved every moment of it! I went on and pursued my education and received both a bachelor's and master's degree giving me the education and information I needed to help others design the body of their dreams.
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DF: What are some of the biggest challenges in your business and how do you overcome them?
With Jesus! Running a business that operates solely on the motivation and extra funds an individual has to accomplish their non-life threatening and long-term goals is difficult! Motivation and desire is fleeting and short term. This is the biggest issue.
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DF: What advice would you give someone who wanted to be a coach?
Either have a very specific niche that you cater to or have additional financial resources that you rely on. The field of Health & Wellness is a difficult and super saturated area, especially now. Take the time to pray about your future and what you really want, because you will be in for a fight should
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community relationships. DF: What upcoming projects are you working on now for us to get involved in?
www.designyourbodyacademy.com/12weekchallenge DF: How does someone get in touch with you?
www.designyourbodyacademy.com , coachcailah@gmail.com DF: What does Church Girl CEO mean to you?
A woman of God who is pursuing financial compensation via the organization and dissemination of her ministry. DF: Any additional information you would like to share?
To God be all the Glory!
With 13 years' experience, Coach Cai/ah has helped hundreds of clients lose thousands of pounds and eliminate dozens of medications. Her online personal training & nutrition coaching program called Design Your Body Academy, is improving lives nationwide. Currently she is holds the powerlifting state championship award in the 63kg weight class, is a bikini and wellness athlete, coaches high school women's basketball and runs a girls basketball training facility in Columbus, OH along with other numerous accolades.
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Annual Church Girl CEO Gala Was a Success! T he first Church Girl CEO Gala in Atlanta, GA on May 22, 2022 was ah-mazing! Guests traveled near and far to fellowship, celebrate, and fundraise for missions. We raised funds to assist with our June 2022 mission trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where we are partnering with 2 orphanages to assist with tuition, housing, and supplies. We will also be providing training for young women who are future entrepreneurs on mindset, visibility, and telling their story. Look out for this feature in our Fall 2022 issue. Check out the following pages to see our joyous celebration. I pray you can join us next year. If you would like to contribute, it's never too late. Visit www.churchgirlceo.org. All donations are tax-deductible and any amount will be a great help.
From Left to Right: Pixie Lee, Kandie Martin, Dr. Carolyn Tabb, Deborah Franklin
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Left Column, Top to Bottom: Niyoka Houston, Deborah Franklin, Taniya Lester; guests and swag Right Column, Top to Bottom: KDP Network, guests and swag
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Left to Right, Top Row: Madonna Williams, Retresia Ferguson; Apostle Paula Green, Dr. Carolyn Tabb Bottom Row: Guests partying; Gala gospel artist T ina Nelms Bosom
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