March 2014
CONTENTS www.diamonddivamag.com
3 PUBLISHER’S CORNER/OUR TEAM 5 JUST STEVII: THE JOURNEY OF LIFE AT KNIGHT: SPRING CLEANING 7 KONVOS “CLEANING UP & CLEANING OUT YOUR DATE BOOK”
8 BUSINESS PINK PAGES OF THE VISIONHEIRESS: SEASON 12 VOICE OF SAVING 14 NAILS PLEASE 15 RECIPE FOR SUCCESS 16 IT’S IN THERE
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Getting
Know
Christina Mial PAGE 9
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This is “Just Stevii� and I look forward to helping you turn your dreams into reality by giving you practical steps to help you along your journey! Turning Dreams Into Reality
JUST STEVII The Journey of Life
Life is an incredible, remarkable, crazy, interesting journey. It is so cool to know that each and every day we are given the same thing and it is up to us to do something different with it. The thing that we are given is called time and the thing that we must do something different with is called opportunity. What will you do with your journey? What will you do with the seconds that we are blessed to have? Will you waste them away by watching reality TV? Or will you make your life interesting enough that you can be the TV star. Whether you want to be on TV or not doesn't matter. What matters is that you should always strive to live a life of significance. A life that is incredibly exciting. You are a catalyst of change in the world. It is important for you to conduct yourself as one. What are the steps that you can take to make the journey of live a powerful one? Here are some of my ideas. 1. Always read- The old saying that Reading Is Fundamental is absolutely true. When you read you open your mind to a whole new world of information that you may not have ever been exposed to if you had not picked up that book. Find books that speak about the industry that you are in. Expose yourself to the possibilities of becoming greater. 2. Surround Yourself with New PeopleYou cannot expect to grow and develop if you always stay in the same place. You must see new things, meet new people, and learn new
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perspectives. You must see life from various views because that is the way that you can welcome new education into your life. 3. Change Your Mindset, Change Your LifeAll of us have been conditioned to think certain ways. Why? Because we normally follow the traditions that others have set forth for us. Think about it. What do you do in your life that your parents or grandparents have done in theirs? For example, do you cook the same way that your grandmother did? Do you wear your hair long, because your dad does not believe that women should have short hair? We all have learned behaviors; The key is making sure that you are always doing the things that make sense for your life, not for anyone else. Find out what is and isn't meaningful to you, then do that. Make everything in your life have a reason why you are doing it. If you do not have a
reason why, then do not do it. It must make sense for your life and who you are. We will continue to learn and develop as we continue our journey together. Begin working on the things that we have shared today. You deserve to live the best life possible. Also, remember to connect to the Shepreneur Status E-List. You can do that b y v i s i n g www.theshepreneursbestgirlfriend.com Do it today because there is a special gift for those who register. -Your Brand Is My Business Stevii Aisha Mills The Shepreneur's Best Girlfriend www.theshepreneursbestgirlfriend.com
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Date Book
Spring Cleaning - Cleaning u p & Cleaning out your Kimberly Knight
Spring is a season of new beginnings with sunny days and the fresh scent of budding flowers. It's a time of metamorphosis for many and kick starts the common spring cleaning rituals. However, do those same tasks of cleaning up and clearing out our bedroom closets apply to our dating life? During the holidays we have a tendency to reconnect with past love interests or start off the New Year with something new. Either way by the time we get to Spring, it's time to clean up the contacts list and clear out the social media pages. It's now time to rid yourself of broken promises, forgettable date nights or those that do you more harm than good. Let's talk about that process in more depth because it's more than just clicking a “delete” button. One must evaluate who should be deleted and why just to avoid the dreaded “oh no” moment of I can't believe I deleted them. Thanks to our trusty smart phones we can back-up pictures and contacts in the event our fingers accidently scroll the wrong direction. So take a deep breath and check your Google account for your contacts list. The best part about this process is your making room for something new to come into your life. Life's clutter may be just the root of why new interests are not occurring. When your holding on to those things you no longer need whether its clothing, shoes or in this case love interests you may be blocking a new blessing. My personal beliefs are you have to make room for what God has next by releasing your past. We don't forget the experiences we have endured but to press forward we have to keep the positive tools and let go of the negative obstacles. So what are you ready to let go of? For me I'm ready to move forward with accomplishing the vision God has placed in my heart almost a year ago. Becoming a HIV Activist was not easy and I realized when God gives you an assignment the pathway may not always be smooth, but He will open doors no man can shut. I had to clear out the negative voices that were against my calling and fill it with positive people who believed in my purpose. Prime example; I reached out to people who were already successful in the field in journalism or HIV Awareness. They are now my mentors and I'm able to call them friends. I also learned to be cordial with those that opinions of my new found career path were not as supportive. The beauty of Spring is it's a season of growth and when all things old become new it's a time to progress forward. As for dating I've decided to write a new chapter in my life on that as well. My marriage with my late husband taught me so much in a short period of time. Most of all it's given me insight to believe in love for a 2nd time around. So whether you're a single, never-married, divorced or a widow, God will give you the desires of your heart but it's also our job to be proactive in our prayers. Spring cleaning may be friendships, relationships, clutter, business ventures, family or career goals. No matter the topic we could all spruce up all aspects
Share your thoughts with Kimberly Knight at K.mk.0705@hotmail.com.
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in our lives for the better. What will you Spring clean this year?
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Getting
2 Know
l a i M a n i t s Chri
Name: Christina L. Mial Hometown: Apex, NC currently residing in Raleigh, NC Profession: Writer, Motivational Speaker, Advocate, Blogger Title: Author Company: Union Gospel Press, By His Stripes, Christina Mial Blog Length of time in business: 5 Years What is your greatest accomplishment about the business you are in? Honestly, my greatest accomplishments isn't my own. I seriously have to give God the glory for what I am doing. He not only gifted me with the ability to write, but He has opened so many doors giving me opportunities to do so. If I had to name one of the greatest blessings in this journey to date, it would have to be the release of my first book, "By His Stripes". This book was one of the moments that I learned without a shadow of one doubt that God has my back. I was terrified to tell my story but eager to share it at the same time. The book is based on my personal testimony and how I endured and overcame sexual abuse, domestic violence, drug addiction, and many other things people were surprised to learn I had endured in less than 36 years.
Tell us about you, what motivates you, who
the bad things that I had invited into my life
invite them in? Put people in your
is she, mother, wife, business entrepreneur?
was not what I was meant to experience.
circle that tell you, you can
I am a single mother of four children. I have
That scripture reminded me that the bad
accomplish whatever it is that you put
one son who is the oldest. He will be 20 by
decisions I had made was not the end of
your mind to.
the time this article prints. Geesh!!! I can't
my story. It taught me that although there
And one last thing. If you couldn't tell
believe I just said that outloud... well wrote
would be some hard times, in the end I
by now, I believe everything that the
that out loud, lol. I have a sophomore in
would be victorious.
Bible says about me and one of the
college. WOW.
What advice would you give to a young
things that I daily remind myself of and
My girls are 17, 8, and 5. They all are truly
woman just starting out or have a design to
my children when they cry about
gifts that I have been blessed with. They
go in business but have no idea what to do
what they can't do is this. The Word of
encourage me and motivate me in more
with her hopes and dreams? First I would
God says that I can do all things
ways than I think they will even ever know.
say, know without a shadow of a doubt
through Christ Jesus that strengthens
When people ask me about my
that it is your desire. You will know the
me(Philippians 4:13) and I would say
relationship status, I am quick to let them
difference between just wanting to do
to you my Sister, Young Diva.... that
know "he" hasn't found me yet but "he" is on
something and the desire to have to do it. I
applies to you as well.
the way. There is a verse in the Bible that
know that I have to write. I know that there
Is there anything in particular that was
says "He who finds a way finds a good
is a gift of administration deep inside of me.
not asked that you would like my
thing"(Proverbs 18:22) and I know that the
I know this and regardless of what I do it. I
readers to know about you? I want to
Lord is currently downloading a map for my
would say if you aspire to be a writer, start
say that on my journey in this Christian
husband and showing him how to find my
keeping a journal. I would encourage you
walk life is not easy. I am still daily
kids and I. I am not in a rush because I want
to write blogs. Facebook has this great link
learning how to allow God to
to be ready when he comes. I will say this.
called Notes. If you don't have a web page
strengthen me and keep me but what
He will be one happy somebody when he
use it as a starting point to share your
I do know is, it can be done. I want you
learns how Mama can get down in the
writings.
to know that I one that is transparent
kitchen!
I know that as Proverbs 18:16 tells us our gifts
and willing to share all that I have
God blessed me in the past year to earn an
will make room for us. We only have to trust
been through for the betterment of
income from writing. I'm also blessed in the
God with the vision. What we are meant to
someone else. You can reach out to
fact that I am able to also express my other
do, God will provide a way for us to do. That
me if you need to talk or if you want to
gifts working for the church I am a member
is not saying that you just sit and do nothing
ask me personally more about the
at.
and wait for it to happen, but it is saying
experiences that I speak so candidly
I don't really call what I do business moreso
that it will not be difficult. My book was
about in my book. From being
than ministry. I use my voice to give a voice
published and released as the result of a
molested to almost losing my life and
to those that have been affected by things
contest that I entered and won second
everything in between, I have seen a
of my past and to raise awareness to those
place. Now granted it was a blessing that
lot and experienced a lot. It was not
that think it may not can happen to them. I
God laid it on the heart of the publisher,
for me to keep to myself. God didn't
speak at different churches and events
Paul Ellis of Ellis and Ellis Consulting Group,
bring me out of those things to be
and it is such a blessing to be able to travel
LLC to even hold the contest. It was
ashamed of it and not use it for His
all over to be a mouthpiece for God.
nobody but God that granted me favor
glory. I love talking to young women
What is your inspiration and driving force?
with the decision makers when it came
and young girls about my life and if
My faith is my number one driving force
time to choose the winner. HOWEVER........ I
you have an event that you would like
and my children are definitely an
had to enter the contest. I had to follow the
for me to come and do so at, please
inspiration. Also, my book is dedicated to
rules of entry and I had to pay the entry fee.
don't hesitate to reach out. You can
"All the Little Christinas" and they too,
I had to do my part for the door to be
write me at info@christinamial.com or
whoever they are help to motivate me and
opened, but the door was opened. I would
leave me a message at 919-410-8684.
keep me pushing in sharing my story of
encourage you all again, to trust the vision,
redemption.
but to do the work. We have to do
Diamond Diva Magazine I would like
What is the best advice you've ever been
something. Don't just sit on your dreams.
to say thank you for this opportunity to
given? The best advice I have ever been
Don't allow fear and lack of to hold you
share a piece of me and my God with
given was really a reminder. Jeremiah
back. DON'T TAKE YOUR GIFTS TO THE
your readers.
29:11 says "For I know the thoughts that I
GRAVE!
think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of
Also, I would suggest surrounding yourself
peace and not of evil, to give you a future
with people that believe in you. Your
and a hope." It helped me to realize that
naysayers will automatically come so why Diamond Diva|10
Voice of the VisionHeiress™ you don't have something saved during an emergency then everything will be turn out to be an emergency. Create a system of saving that includes saving money for a well-deserved vacation for your family. Many people shy away from vacationing because they feel
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as if it's too expensive. But, if you are able to set aside a large amount at income tax refund time and add to it during regular pay periods you and your family will be on Season of Saving
your way to Disney in no time.
“If you save a dollar, you'll have a dollar.”
Another money saving system
Queen W. Reynolds, more affectionately
should be created for retirement. No one
known to me as Mom
wants to work until they're 100. Make your
Those are words of wisdom I
money make sense for your future while
learned from my mother. I can remember
you're able to do so. Take the time to seek
her being a woman who practiced those
the advice of a retirement counselor at
words when I was a child. I could always
your place of employment or even your
find jelly jars of shiny silver coins or a piggy
local credit union or bank. These people
bank with dollars around our home. I'm sure
are available as resources to assist you to
she took the time to teach me this principle
make informed decisions about your
for a time such as this in my adult life as she
money.
understood that I would be able to
children is yet another way to tell them that
needed.
you love them.
security and the responsibility to save on
refunds, and cash advance loans how
their own. Like my sons, many children are
Have you
involved in activities where money is
developed and written a plan of action to
needed throughout their lifespan. Let's not
manage your return?
forget graduation, wedding, and other
spend it all on material things? Maybe you
special event days.
need or want a new car or your home
these type events can make them much
needs some repairs. Let me encourage
more enjoyable.
you to consider saving a portion of your hard earned money for your future. It is believed that the average
the founder of North Carolina based organization, A Woman's Inspiration, Inc.
It also teaches them
In this season of fast tax, speedy
Do you plan to
Way to Victory. She is an inspirational speaker, wife, and mother. She is also
Finally, saving money for your
appreciate what was saved when it was
have you planned to save?
Kim W. Hodges, is the author of Write the Vision, Make it Plain: Writing Your
Planning ahead for
Take the time to make the wise choice to save even before your refund is tangible. Write out a vision for the money
household is not equipped for an
wish to save and the money you wish to
emergency that required immediate
spend. Plan to use them both wisely, not
financial attention. Saving at least $1000
while you're under any pressure and while
for an emergency is an excellent way to
you may make poor decisions.
begin saving for those unexpected
your plan and watch your money work for
instances that will inevitably occur just
you. “For which of you, desiring to build a
because. Being prepared for these types
tower, does not first sit down and count the
Stick to
of incidents (job loss, major appliance
cost, whether he has enough to complete
breakdown, medical emergency) will save
it?” Luke 14:28.
a lot of headache and undue stress by simply taking the time to be proactive having a clear vision for the unexpected. If
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Nails Please
By: Dena Reveal Bruton
Spring is a great time to shake things up
Nail caviar is a fun, funky and safe way to add color and texture to your nails. You
with a little more color. Here are some
can buy nail caviar loose to apply directly to your nails or nails that the caviar
great ways to add color your way. This
treatment is already applied to can be fixed atop of your nails. This is a great way
springs colors aren't what they used to be
to spice up an old favorite or try a new shade. Be sure you seal your new luxury
they are bold now a days.....and there's
nail treatment with a topcoat. A thin layer of topcoat will give your new fancy
one sure fire way to display any of theses
nails more longevity with less chipping. Use a topcoat with glitter (in a matching
awesome colors, on your nails. There are
shade) for more shine. You could also use this as an accent by doing just the tips,
so many new colors and trends to try. The
base of the of the nails, or just one nail on each hand. If you like
great thing is that you can try as many as
it fancy create an ombrĂŠ with caviar.
If sculptured nails are your thing try "Ice Nails". Ice nails are super clear tips with an overlay of acrylic or gel. After this is applied the nails are designed to fit the clients liking using polishes, rhinestones, glitter (special glitters can be embedded into the nail), etc. These icy nails can be very simple to extravagant so always keep that in mind when you start picking your nail look. Each set of icy nails are custom so you are able to create whatever works for your you like.
budget, look, and lifestyle. Remember sculptured nails should only be attempted by a licensed professional.
Spring will bring us lots of new surprises so let your hands in on the fun. Nails please.
Nails designs have moved toward simple stripes of color
I'm loving that spring will be more bright
to accent your nails rather that covering the entire nail.
and colorful this year. Ladies that don't
This would be great for ladies that like a more
care for the usual pale spring shades will
conservative style. I incorporating stripes, dots, and
have more to choose from this spring.
angles can make your nail are more personalized. I love
Brilliant blues, sassy oranges, perky
the simple nude look with a small matte black cross in
purples, and more shades than you could
the center of the accent nail. Simple is best for this look.
imagine. What's better is that all these new trendy shades come in every type of
Don't you hear your nails saying please..... I want to wear that. Diva treat yourself
different finish and formula so you can
to one or all of these fab treatments. You deserve it!!! And don't leave out the
customize each detail to your unique
toes!!!!!!!!! Nails please...
"divaness". Matte, cream, shimmers, glitters, more user friendly gel formulas.
Some of these tips and techniques will be used in our
Every nail line is spicing it up so give your
"Deserving Diva Contest".
nails
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By: Maria Crockett
I
was warming up my food at work recently and
someone commented, “You're the best cook! Your food always smells so good!” After telling her that my husband would completely agree with that statement, I replied, “I think it's because I really enjoy cooking.” And I do. For some people, cooking is a chore only done because it's a necessity. For me, it starts with recipe ideas and buying food, which combines two things I love trying new recipes and grocery shopping! I also enjoy the challenge of finding or creating recipes that utilize ingredients I already have in the house. It's always a great find when I come up with a dish that doesn't require buying any additional ingredients! I should mention that I'm a problem solver by nature, but not the kind who likes any and every challenge. I suppose I would be considered a selective problem solver :) Food just happens to be the challenge I excel in and also enjoy. And it matters to me. Cooking matters to me; It matters even more to me since I recently got married. It's important to me to cook for us and to provide a fairly healthy, balanced meal and the time that we share together over food because our lives are both so busy between work, church, rehearsals and other life commitments. I started thinking about this more and a simple but profound thought came to me: When you enjoy something, you're good at, it matters to you, the results tend to be pretty impressive. If you're a math person (I personally am not, but I like to be inclusive of various learning styles :)), I see a pretty serious formula for success in this:
What matters to you? What are you drawn toward? What evokes your emotions? What are you passionate about? What captures your heart and soul? What are the things that you already have within you? Not to say you won't need to add some “ingredients” to fulfill your purpose and achieve success, but the majority of what you need already lies within. There is a place where enjoyment, ability and the things that matter to you intersect. I can almost guarantee when you find yourself at that crucial intersection, you will be walking in purpose! Start by giving some thought to these questions and seeking God about the call on your life. He made you and He did so with a purpose in mind!
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV).
Enjoyment + Ability + What Matters = Success What is it you enjoy? Why do you get excited when you know you're going to get a chance to do? What provides an adrenaline rush for you? In what activities or hobbies do you excel? If it's tough to think of the things you're good at, think about what other people compliment you on most. Is it that your desk and/or office are always so neatly organized? Is it your keen sense of style? Can you put together an outfit with clothes and accessories that most people would disregard? Do you have the gift of gab? Are you in the small minority of people who are very comfortable speaking publicly? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be collecting vital pieces of your purpose puzzle. Purpose is often talked about as something far off or super deep, but purpose is close and near to you it is the very essence of who you are! Purpose is that thing (or those things) God uniquely equipped you to do.
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Maria Tyson Crockett B.A. Communication Studies, UNCG, 2000 M.Ed. Student Personnel in Higher Education, University of Florida, 2003 CPC (Certified Professional Coach), Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, 2011
IT’S IN THERE Finding and Applying Life Principles in the Holy Bible By: Christina Mial Hi Divas! I am excited that God has allowed me the opportunity to share with you every month principles that the Bible has for our everyday living. Without further ado, I would like to introduce this column to you which will be called “It's In There”. There is always something that we are going through whether good or bad and it is great to know how the Bible tells us to respond and react to those things. This month God reminded me of the story of David and Shimei. You can find the story in 2 Samuel 16:5-13. In this story, David is already king and Saul is dead. Shimei is a man that blames David for not only the death of King Saul but for all the death that has come to the household of Saul. During this time, David is going through one of the most difficult times in his life. Notice I said one of; It is during this time that outside of all the other issues in David's life his son is trying to kill him. Can you imagine? His own child has placed a bounty on his head!
But you know what. It was a teachable moment. David was being faced with an emotionally draining situation that he technically couldn't ignore but he chose to. He decided not to let it stop him from reaching his destination. I told you that story to tell you this. How many times have we allowed people and their actions dictate the decisions we make? How many times have we not even attempted accomplishing a dream because someone else doesn't think it can happen? And then there are those times in life you may have experienced firsthand or seen someone else go through being lied on and dirt thrown on your or their name. These are things that are sometimes unavoidable. You can't possibly predict when you will have to endure negativity from people but God wants us to know we can not only get through it but He will not
allow it to stop us from destination. What is our destination? That place that He has designed for us to be in a particular season. Even though David was exhausted when He reached Bahurim, He still reached it. And when He got there, God refreshed Him. No matter what you are going through in life, no matter what you are facino and definetly no matter who doesn't believe in you….. keep pushing towards the mark God has placed in front of you. Don't let anyone or anything distract you from reaching it. Don't look at the negative as setbacks. Especially if those negative things are of no fault of your own. Allow God to use those moments to not only strengthen you but to show you how even in adversity, He has the final say so. cont. on pg. 17
So David and his men have decided to flee the city and head to a village called Bahurim. While in route, one of Saul's relatives, a man named Shimei, started following him. In the process of Shimei following him he was throwing stones at David and his men, as well as cursing David. Shemei was blaming David for something that was no fault of his own. He blamed David for the death of Saul. Although David had every right as King to have Shimei killed because of his actions,he didn't. He actually chose to take the higher road and even considered the fact that it could have been God's will for Shimei to be doing those things to him. Did you hear the record player scratch? Did I just seriously say that maybe it was God's will for this man to not only blame him for something he didn't do, but to also allow him to curse him and pelt him rocks? Diamond Diva|16
cont. from pg. 18 I pray that this month's focus encouraged you in some way and you will be able to find me in the same place again next month with another moment from “It's In There” Your Sister and Diva in Christ, Christina Christina Mial is a Raleigh native and former Managing Editor of Diamond Diva Magazine. She released her first book, “By His Stripes” in March 2013. The book details her life struggles and how she ultimately found God in spite of it all. She is a blogger and writer who uses her platform to advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness. To learn more please visit her website www.christinamial.com or fan her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/byhisstripesbook
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