June 2014
Cover Photo by: In God’s Image Photography
CONTENTS www.diamonddivamag.com
3 PUBLISHER’S CORNER/OUR TEAM 5 JUST STEVII: A LETTER TO MY DADDY 7 8 12
VOICE OF THE VISIONHEIRESS: BECOMING VERSUS BEING A MOTHER BUSINESS PINK PAGES VOICE OF THE VISIONHEIRESS: THE UNSUNG HERO - SINGLE FATHERS MAKING IT HAPPEN
14 2 WIFE: 16 WIFE CONFRONTING HIM IN LOVE 17 STAY IN STEP WITH YOUR DIABETES
10 BEST CRUISES FOR NATURE LOVERS
Cover Story
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Getting Know
Margaret McPhail PAGE 9
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Raleigh, North Carolina (919) 410-6812 www.diamonddivamag.com ...................................................... Editor: Renee’ Dawkins Finance Manager: Martin Dawkins Executive Assistant: Ashlee Rowell-Williams Copy Editor: Imani Editorial Graphic Designer: Angela Coley Staff Photographer: Diamond Diva Photography Cover Photographer: In God’s Image Photography For General Advertising Inquiries Please Email or Call Us At info@diamonddivamag.com 919-410-6812
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Renee & Martin Dawkins
Stevii Mills (Greensboro NC) The Shepreneurs Best Girl Friend Contributing Writer Kim Hodges (Raleigh NC) Voice of the VisionHeiress Contributing Writer
Karen Moore (Clinton NC) Bridal/Love Contributing Writer
Dena Bruton (Durham NC) Beauty & Fashion Contributing Writer
Kimberly Knight (Raleigh NC) Konvos at Knight Contributing Writer
Michelle Roberts (Jonesboro GA) Travel Contributing Writer Christina Mial (Raleigh NC) Religion Contributing Writer
Maria Crockett (Raleigh NC) Religion Contributing Writer
Teresia Burroughs (Raleigh NC) Wife 2 Wife Contributing Writer .................................................................................................................... Disclaimer: Diamond Diva Magazine is published monthly. Any reproduction of any part of this publication is prohibited without written permission from the publisher prior to doing so. Diamond Diva Magazine does not accept responsibility for statements made by individuals featured or advertisers. Comments concerning this publication should be submitted to the editor by email at info@diamonddivamag.com Diamond Diva Magazine’s publisher, staff, and other persons involved in the creation, production, or delivery of the magazine (in whatever format) or it’s content, do not assume any liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information provided in the magazine, nor shall they be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising out of the use of the magazine.
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