Exposure Magazine May Issue 2015

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As the Founder and Publisher of Exposure Magazine-- this month I tossed the content page. Due to the esteemed content being published in this month’s issue. I thought it was very important not to overload you with fluff. Exposure Magazine is all about community, realism, and supporting excellence.

As you flip through the pages of Exposure Magazine May issue-keep in mind I’d love to hear your input and suggestions.

Join over 2600 other professionals and celebrities at https://www.facebook.com/groups/pressmediagenius As a Celebrity Publicist it is impertaive I share the skinny on my A-list client(s). This month’s issue features the following A-Listers: -International Model & Designer Yamaia Faye -Hollywood Actor Jas Anderson -Acclaimed Book Author & Film Producer Cedric Nettles (available for bookings and appearances) For booking or Press & Media Coverage Contact: (888) 507-4777 Ext 3 Email: tam@exposureassociates.com

Happy Mother’s Day

Ms. Lawrence, MBA Celebrity Publicist and Founder of Exposure Co. www.exposure-magazine.com www.exposureassociates.com

American-born Yamaia is a recognized fashion expert, having worked in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. She is a high fashion model, beauty queen and keynote speaker for with a high profile in the media and entertainment industries.

from frequent international travel, Yamaia designs and coordinates Influencing thousands of women her own clothing and accessory each year, she has worked with Baby collections for worldwide clients.

Phat, Roberto Cavalli, Versace and many more top designers and modDue to her contributions to the el agencies, participating in Milan, fashion industry, she has the honParis and London fashion weeks or of being invited to high profile amongst others. social events in many countries, where she frequently wins admiraDrawn by the inspirational harmotion from guests and fashion critny of the Mediterranean way of life, ics alike.

Yamaia chose just a few years ago to base her business in southern EuYamaia Faye Available for : rope, where she frequently works Guest Appearances on assignments in Europe’s fashion Red Carpet Events Centre, Paris, Milan and Madrid.

Speaking Engagements In this short time Yamaia has become one of the hottest and most Modeling Workshops sought-after authorities on fashion Press & Media Coverage in town, making an impact wherevFashion Show Appearances er she goes and helping many people Fashion Designs on Runway to change their lives with her fashion and etiquette expertise.

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Yamaia is an experienced broadcaster and currently a lead contributor USA Models Exceeding Training & Shows in Spain on fashion and image for Talk Radio Europe, southern Spain’s top English Contact language radio broadcaster. She regPublicist Ms. Lawrence ularly appears on the daily magazine (888) 507-4777 Ext 3 show to help ladies of all nationalitam@exposureassociates.com ties with her insight into the latest trends and what today’s woman

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Fashion designer and creative professional Drawing inspiration from the sensual Mediterranean surroundings and the diverse cultural experiences that come

Tiffney Cambridge – mostly known from staring in VH1’s hit series Marrying The Game.

Tiffney and her family were introduced to the public on a national level in 2012 when she first co-stared alongside her then fiancé.

Tiffney is an educator, teaching inner city youth in the Inglewood Unified School District for over 17 years. A graduate of the University of Southern California, she has earned her Masters degree in Multicultural Education. She currently teaches third grade and has two children, son King Justice age 7, and daughter Calilynn Dream age 4. Tiffney and her family were introduced to the public on a national level in 2012 when she first costared alongside her then fiancé on the first season of their hit VH1 reality show, Marrying the Game.

Subsequent seasons followed as Tiffney learned how to effectively co-parent.

Recently Tiffney released her new children’s book titled “The Little Girl Who Lost Her Smile.”

The book is about a once happy little girl whose family experiences separation. The story explores the many emotions that can arise as children question whether they will be happy again as the bonds of family are tested.

Tiffney wrote this book for her children and her students who have experienced separation and divorce because she too is a parent in this same situation, co-parenting her two children with her ex-finance . Her hope is that children as well as their parents will gain a better understanding of what it means to be a child living and being loved in two separate homes. Currently Tiffney is working on continuing this children’s book series, developing a children’s clothing line, and continuing her advocacy for education and breast cancer.

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BLOGGER | WRITER Dominique Ali

Fashion-Plus Blogger Dominique Ali Talks with Celebrity Publicist Ms. Lawrence What inspires you?

What inspires me? Living everyday life, knowing that no one goes through struggles alone even if during that time we feel as if we do. I want to let other people know that despite the box others like to keep you in, that doesn’t mean you have to stay there.

It’s more fun to Color outside the lines!

Describe your life’s purpose My life’s purpose is to prove that the size of a woman has no barring on her ability to be great. Also, I want to pursue my life long love of writing, I’ve always wanted to reach out to people through it; that’s how my blog came about.

What has been your biggest obstacle?

My biggest obstacle is finding enough time in the day to either take care of my family, write, workout, plan my posts, and visit events. I wish I could clone myself sometimes so that everything can get done at once.

Was there ever a time you wanted to give up?

Yes, there were times. But I reminded myself that nothing worth having ever came easy, and I pushed forward.

What does moral obligation mean for you?

Moral obligation means to me that a person, any person has to repect the integrity of their art and pursue their truth in it.

If you could change anything about your life. What would you change?

I wouldn’t change a thing, each success and obstacle made me who I am, without them I would lack an understanding of what people go through and I wouldn’t be able to talk to each reader and know exactly how they feel in the moments they are felt.

What’s your why?

My why is simple, the answer is why not.

Every voice with merit , and passion for their art deserves to be heard. Background, race, gender, whatever stereotype you can think of, does not matter.

What matters is the impact you want to make with your craft, and working hard to be credible with observations.

What inspires you?

Trying to be a great father and role model for my son. Being suppotive for my wife and family. Being the best helicopter reporter that I can be and to keep the great people of Chicago informed.

Describe your life’s purpose Simply put to be a good person. Treat others with respect and kindness. Be true to myself, my values, and my faith.

What has been your biggest obstacle?

Overcoming setbacks in my career and personal life, and having the patience and strength to persevere in those situations. Believing in myself at times when it seems that others may not.

Was there ever a time you wanted to give up?

Only during some very brief bad moments. I am constantly reminded of how fortunate I am, how good I have it, and how there are so many people worse off than me.

What does moral obligation mean for you?

Trying your best to do the right thing, especially when nobody is looking. Giving great effort to my family and my work even when I am tired or frustrated.

If you could change anything about your life.

What would you change?

I would have spent more time with family and friends, especially those who have passed away (my father for example). I also would have further my education and traveled more.

What’s your why?

MICHAEL LORBER Helicopter Reporter

by Ms. Lawrence

Be a positive force in a world that is too often negative. Smile and laugh a lot everyday, and spread that happiness and laughter to others.

Never take all of the gifts and blessings that I have for granted.

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The Amarula Tassle Project The Amarula Trust is involved with an innovative women’s job-creation project in communities in the Western Cape which helps formerly unemployed women pay their children’s school fees, provide their families with more nutritious food, buy furniture and household equipment and even, in some instances, buy homes of their own.

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Tay

LIVING MY PURPOSE Chosen Shantavia, the artist we call Tay, is the epitome of “A Class Act”. Born in the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina.

She was the first and only daughter of Elnora Johnson. She is a singer, songwriter, mother and wife. She is dedicated to perfection when it comes to her music. Tay is an artist who was Chosen to change the world through her illustrious sounds, magnetic personality, electric energy and her desire to be what she was chosen to be, an instrument of change.

The gift of hearing from her musician’s heart and sharing what she receives divinely has been her ultimate goal during her journey. Tay acknowledges that she has been endowed with a gift of song that will change, deliver and set free. She has experienced this in her own life; through her personal struggles and challenges, that there is a powerful force in music that is able to DELIVER.

Tay worked with a number of industry veterans such as Troy Patterson (Third Street Music Group, Mario) Emanuel Seal (Mariah Carey, Usher) and the Clemons Brothers (Dru Hill, Mary J. Blige, Out of Eden). All of these roads led to a place of peace in her life and music, a return to God, the gift giver who had chosen her.

Married to Nate Clemons, record producer extraordinaire, who is also the co-founder of We Dream Entertainment Group with Tay. This dynamic duo have co-written several songs, one of which is titled “Take Me Back”, which will be released on her new album “Journey To Love” later this year.

Chosen to change the world, Tay continues her journey to soul satisfaction through the receipt and release of her gift of song. She has been blessed beyond measure and her life journey Though still evolving as an artist, her continues to give her inspiration to unique gift of music has opened many share with the world. doors for her. During her previous years,

Expect to be transformed with her lyrics, expect to tap your feet and clap your hands when you hear her instrumental blend of sounds.

For Tay, this is just the beginning.

Tay says, “I anticipate my ministry will impact nations. My mission and ultimate goal is to establish a foundation that will inspire and build young women with low self

esteem and past traumatic experiences, to reach for destiny and to fulfill their purpose”.

- Tay

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The Daughter of NBA All Star Dominique Wilkins Talks with Tam Lawrence, Founder of Exposure Magazine

Ayisha Wilkins What inspires you?

My children inspire me to want to be great and be the best mother/ supporter/provider that I can be.

Describe your life’s purpose My life’s purpose is to be a great role model for my children and others as well. I want to show the world that no matter what you go through in life, you can make it.

What has been your biggest obstacle?

Bridging the gap between myself and my father.

Was there ever a time you wanted to give up?

Absolutely. Fortunately for me, I have three wonderful reasons not to give up on anything in my life.

What does moral obligation mean for you?

To me it means that my actions reflect my personal values, morals, character and who I truly am as a person.

If you could change anything about your life.

What would you change?

Nothing. Truthfully speaking, everything that I have gone through in my life has made me the person that I am today. Without struggle, there is no triumph. Without failure, there is no success.

What’s your why?

Jaiden, Kaelen and Kamaiyah are my reasons why. Also I want to inspire and help others like myself who have walked in the same shoes.

JAS ANDERSON, ACTOR STARRING IN LAW & ORDER SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT

Interview by Celebrity Publicist Tam Lawrence

Exposure Publisher: What inspires you?

Jas Anderson: God, my mother, and children inspire me. It’s a Blessing to have the talent-- I have. Knowing that my life has the ability to touch people around the world, is a pure joy.

I was given a gift to give back to the world. I have no plans of keeping it to myself. I truly love my life and all the opportunities I’ve been awarded . The struggle has grounded me-- for me it’s important to be humble and remain open-minded at all times.

Exposure: Describe your life’s purpose.

Jas Anderson: My life ‘s purpose is to basically complete my assignment given by God-- and to continually keep pushing towards being a better me as well as empowering others.

I am learning everyday how to enjoy life and to understand my purpose. It’s all about growth and being the best father I can to my children.

Also, Tam, I want to live life without worrying about finances.

Putting God first in everything I do -- allows my passion to meet my purpose.

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Exposure Publisher: What has been your biggest obstacle?

Jas Anderson: Truthfully, Tam I believe I can be my greatest obstacle. Doubt, insecurities, and fear creep in at time, so I have to tune out at times. At the end of the day, I rarely allow negativity to settle, so my obstacles are mere hurdles I leap-- daily.

Tam, I can’t relate to race or gender being an obstacle for me, because I tend to have a geniune connection with people.

Hectic.. I am a lovable guy.

I’ve had some hard times and it gets tough, but that when I find myself on my knees, praying.

Tam, struggles are mirrors of our successes in life. I embrace every moment-- as if it was my last. Winning is in my D.N.A. Exposure Magazine Publisher: What does moral obligation mean for you?

Jas Anderson: Tam, this is a really good question. My moral obligation is to be true to God and self.

I would like to share my story and experience(s) with the youth-- “Each one teach one..”

Also, my biggest moral obligation is just to be the best Jas that I can be.

Exposure Magazine Publisher: If you could change anything about your life.

What would you change?

This is a question that I’ve thought a lot about.

I would change the fact that I had children at a young age. In addition, I would never be late nor miss one of my children’s school programs or parent conferences.

Exposure Publisher: What’s your why?

Jas Anderson: My why is because God filled me with such an enormous responsibility to give back this gift. Right now, I am living my “Why,” everyday -WWW.THEJASANDERSON.COM WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/ALLTHATJASONLINE JAS ANDERSON REEL 2015 https://vimeo.com/117146136 Booking Contact: (888) 507-4777 Ext 3

Jas Anderson Acting is My Purpose

Tangie Black Moore and Syleena Johnson Making their cases for television series supremacy

Both ladies stated that they wanted to show a very authentic view of relationships. They also hinted to a little flack by some viewers about the ending but stuck to their guns with why they presented the story as they did.

Interview by: Cedric Nettles

The rationale of the film conveys that in real life , people compromise more often than we realize in matters of the heart. We judge from the outside in until we find ourselves in similar situations.

Couples Therapy is a superbly conceived storyline by talented executive producer Tangie Black Moore and a tale fueled by the emotionally charged and sultry vocals of R&B sensation Syleena Johnson’s music.

Couples Therapy is a story of the raw,relatable reflection of real life relationship issues.

Moore praises Johnson for her music being the inspiration for the story.

“The music was placed right where it is supposed to be…”

Moore raved not only about Johnson’s music but Johnson’s acting debut “Homegirl slammed dunked it…. It gave me an opportunity to see how layered she was in this art.”

The very unassuming Johnson got a good chuckle from Moore’s praise but they both collaborated very well to create a very engaging story that viewers responded very positively to.

Later in my interview with Moore and Johnson I made the assertion that writers have to be real and sometimes make the audience a little mad in order to make the story gel. As I expected they agreed because Couples Therapy was pretty uncompromising.

“Women have stayed with men that beat them, and cheated on them in front of their faces…” Johnson says … ”People need to stop playing games.”

Johnson further states with conviction in her excellent points.

The one thing that is clear from this film and performance, marriage is a serious matter to the two and healing was very much a part of what the film was trying to portray.

As our discussion continued we were not left lacking in an aura of irony as the whole notion of Couples Therapy being just another run of the mill ‘chick flick’ men cringed to was serendipitously debunked.

“I was really excited by the response of men” She says that many men who saw the movie were very pleased with the balanced approach to the story as a whole and sexuality was only one part of the whole scope of marriage.

As a fellow writer I found it refreshing that Johnson and Moore agreed with me that in general all artists have something they have to say through their work.

Continue..

“Artists don’t know any other way but to emote through our gifts… We are borderline crazy.” Johnson declares.

(That got a hearty laugh between the three of us)

The dynamic duo of Moore and Johnson look forward to making this amazing story a series, and most viewers agree the case was already made with this storyline, but the case was made stronger because of the collaborative efforts by these two gifted young ladies. Take a bow ladies for bringing substance to relationships with no apologies.

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Dear Mom; I know it isn’t, much but I’ve decided to write you a little Your so self-less, it amazes me. I asked you SO letter to tell you everything you mean to me.

MANY times what you wanted for mothers day but you couldn’t think of your wants! “Get me an ink jet” I was looking for cards for you the other day, something “what do you want to get me?” that you would like, and that could get my point across but wasn’t to mushy. It’s a hard compromise to make.

It’s so hard to find something this year because I realized, that I don’t give you as much credit as you So I said to myself “Self, why not make her a card?” But deserve, flowers don’t do you justice. then I was thinking about it today, and I’m not the most I want to pamper you, I want to hire an astronaut to poetic. write how much I love you on the moon.

So here I am writing you a letter, something I probably I can’t express in words what you give to me without haven’t done since I stopped believing in Santa *wink*. even knowing it. Your doing an amazing job being my mother, and I don’t think I tell you enough.

To express in words everything that you are to me would I feel as though I take you for granted sometimes, be like trying to fill the grand canyon one grain of sand and maybe you even take yourself for granted. at a time, but I’m going to try.

So today is your one day a year to be spoiled, one Everything I love about myself comes from you. My measly little day to focus on you rather then everyeyes, my ability to smile and laugh at myself. My perse- one else, when you’ve given every day of your life for verance, and ability to tell myself “It’ll all turn out in the the past 49 years to me. end”. You taught me everything about life, from the most basic things like tying my laces and saying my ABC’s to I can’t imagine my life with anyone else. I don’t even much more complex things. Loving myself, simply be- want to imagine it. cause you love me, and complete understanding of oth- We’re growing old together and I wouldn’t have it ers. You told me once that I’m to independent for a man. any other way.

You are the one who taught me that independence, I’m happy being myself, you trust my opinion and always keep an open mind to what I have to say, not many adults have that respect for kids. You always listen to me and allow me to make my own mistakes.

I’m sure you’ve watched me walk into situations that you knew were going to hurt, but the thing that lets me know how much you care is that you let me go into them. Had I been totally sheltered from life I’d never learn, and when life pushed me around you always gave me your shoulder and ear, and the strength to push back. I’ve always pulled through.

So happy mothers day, I hope you enjoy it, and now you know that I can write more then 50 words about what you mean to me. I don’t need an essay contest to tell you though. (549 words) Mom I love you with every fibre of my being.

You need more then 24 hours.

Happy Mothers Day !

I’ll always have you to thank for everything I am.

Love you every day of the year Your daughter

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Diane Mozzone Actress & Model

Interview by Celebritiy Publicist Ms. Lawrence

Diane Mozzone Takes a Moment to Share her “Why?” with Celebrity Publicist Ms. Lawrence

Ms. Lawrence: What inspires you?

Diane Mozzone: Motivated people inspire me. The energy they emit channels directly to my being, and I feel fulfilled as we share experiences and seek growth.

Learning from others and hearing their stories have enabled me to acquire the compassion and determination I need to “heat the fire” at work and home.

Ms. Lawrence: Describe your life’s purpose Diane Mozzone: My life’s purpose is to inspire others into believing in themselves. I feel I must help people who are open to furthering their own success. I do this through teaching, tutoring, networking for others, sharing my own personal experiences, kindness and generosity.

Moreover, I believe higher education has been the most important asset I hold, as I have been taught to think critically on matters.

Ms. Lawrence: What has been your biggest obstacle?

Diane Mozzone: The biggest obstacle I have had to face in life is misinterpretation by others of my intention, which is to help them. I am extremely motivated and don’t believe in excuses.

Learning to accept responsibility for my actions and forgiving myself and others have propelled me ahead, as well as identifying unforeseen obstacles as they emerge.

Ms. Lawrence: Was there ever a time you wanted to give up?

Diane Mozzone: Never. When I want to do something, as long as I don’t hurt others, I believe I should do it. It’s what’s right for me. I have to answer to God, society and myself.

Ms. Lawrence: What does moral obligation mean for you?

Diane Mozzone: Moral obligation means to me that I should strive to take care of myself, others, and the environment around me. Therefore, I am in the position to truly make a difference.

Ms. Lawrence: If you could change anything about your life. What would you change?

Diane Mozzone: I would have liked to have immediately changed the methods I used in pursuing success when I recognized they weren’t working. Often, in the music and modeling businesses, one particular thing would hold me up, and I knew it.

For example, a natural headshot. I always had pictures that illustrated an exotic, European look, rather than the natural tomboy I was. The evident solution was to pay a photographer to do what I knew was necessary, rather than him testing my pictures for free.

The photos were aligned to their visions, or motivated to expand their portfolios.

Now, I have learned to invest wisely, and am applying the lessons I learned to the talent industry.

Ms. Lawrence: What’s your why?

Diane Mozzone: The compelling question in my life is, “Why do people settle for less than what they could attain through motivation and hard work?”

KENDALL TRIPLETT I GIVE PRAISE..

Interview by Celebrity Publicist Ms. Lawrence Ms. Lawrence: What inspires you?

Kendall Triplett: Fulfilling the plan of God for my life.

Ms. Lawrence: Describe your life’s purpose Kendall Triplett: My life revolves around ministry. I enjoy demonstrating the love of God through serving. I love encouraging others and lifting up the name of the Lord in word and song.

Ms. Lawrence: What has been your biggest obstacle?

Kendall Triplett: As an indie artist, not having enough financial resources to further my ministry/career.

Ms. Lawrence: Was there ever a time you wanted to give up?

Kendall Triplett: I have wanted to give up many times. About 7 years ago, I became so discouraged until I had thoughts of giving up on life. The pressure of wanting to be successful in music and doing everything I knew to do but still not able to breakthrough let me angry and depressed.

It wasn’t until I humbled myself and surrendered my selfish desires to follow God’s plan that I found my joy and fulfillment.

Ms. Lawrence: What does moral obligation mean for you?

Kendall Triplett: Moral obligation cannot not be fully realized until we lose sight of ourselves and lend a helping hand to others who are in need. Following Jesus Christ through studying His word and putting into practice His principles on a daily basis is how I choose to make a positive impact in my community.

Ms. Lawrence: If you could change anything about your life.

What would you change?

Kendall Triplett: I am thankful to God for my life.

There is nothing I wish to change.

Kendall Triplett

0% Homelessness is The Goal!

By Robin Simmons

0% HOMELESSNESS IS THE GOAL

by Robin Simmons

Chicago’s Northshore is most notable for privilege and progress. You might not know there is quietly a homelessness issue among the residents otherwise celebrated for diversity and affluence.

Connections for The Homeless is tirelessly working towards 0% Homelessness. Connections provides housing, employment, and supportive services to move individuals and families out of homelessness.

Programs include re-housing, permanent supportive housing, education and employment, homelessness prevention and health services for the homeless.

Based in Evanston, Connections serves 31 communities in north suburban cook county. Connections just celebrated 30 years of service at their annual Gala April 25, 2015 at Venue One in Chicago, IL. The Gala was a night to remember, dignitaries and 300 supporters were in attendance. $230,000 was raised in total.

Gala sponsors include Pierce and Associates ($50,000), Foglia Family Foundation, Key-

stone Capitol, Baird and Warner’s (Evanston), First Bank and Trust Evanston, Haggerty Consulting, Northwestern University and North Shore Community Bank and Trust.

The proceeds raised will be used to connect people to housing they can afford and the resources to stay there. There was a special recognition for former Executive Director Paul Seldon and a special welcome for John Pfieffer, the new Executive Director.

This year there are special concerns due to the budget cuts proposed by Governor Rauner in social services.

The proposed budget cuts will directly affect Connections ability to assist 200 families. The gala and other ongoing fundraising efforts are crucial.

There are 22,851 families on the Northshore at risk of homelessness. In 2014 Connections assisted 1200 people and 203 people moved into permanent housing. If you would like to donate or volunteer please contact Sue Loellbach sl@cfthinc.org and if you are homeless on the Northshore please call 847-475-7070 ext 140.

BOOK AUTHOR PAUL HUNTER

WORKING TO INSPIRE THE WORLD

Interview by Celebrity Publicist Ms. Lawrence Contact: tam@exposureassociates.com

Ms. Lawrence: What inspires you?

Paul Hunter: The Hunter family history has inspired me to become a dreamer and an achiever in my family. When you come from a family of 21 children, (17 living today) 63 grandchildren, and 86 great-grandchildren, you might think that someone in the past should have accomplished success.

I have always looked at our history, and I discovered that despite a low dropout rate when it comes to high school graduates, there was not a single person in the family who had a college degree or wanted to pursue higher education.

I wanted to change the Hunter family paradigm, so I laid the foundation. Even though the odds were against me, I became the first child out of 21 children to complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University in 2012, and told my story in my book: No Love, No Charity: The Success Story of the 19th Child. Since my success, other family members have taken the initiative to pursue an education. By the way, Lau Tzu, stated, “If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.”

Ms. Lawrence: Describe your life’s purpose Paul Hunter: My purpose in life is to assist young men and women when it comes to education. I want to make sure they are Dreaming Big, Thinking Big, Speaking Big, Living Big, Smiling Big, and never giving up. Part of my purpose is sharing my life story with the many people I encounter. As a life coach and a motivational speaker, I will have the opportunity to visit The Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers and Sisters, YMCA, and Leadership Academy this summer.

I am thrilled because I want to change young people’s thinking process, so my purpose in life is to inspire, empower, motivate, and educate them to take their academic skills and spiritual skills to the next level. If a person like me can come from the inner city to achieve success, I believe young men and women can accomplish their goals in life as well, but they will need Faith, Fortitude and Determination.

Ms. Lawrence: What has been your biggest obstacle?

Paul Hunter: My biggest obstacle in life was Fear. Once I began to research the word fear, I discovered that it really means FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL. Fear would haunt me while I was studying for a test. It whispered that I did not have the skills or talents to pass the test.

Fortunately, I remembered the term Cognitive Restructuring from a Psychology class at Gateway Technical College while pursuing my Associate Degree in Supervisory Management. I learned to turn negative thoughts into positive statements. For example, if fear stated that I was not going to pass my math test, I turned it around and told myself that I am going to pass my math test, which I then did.

This obstacle was a challenge for me mentally, but I was able to overcome it.

Ms. Lawrence: Was there ever a time you wanted to give up?

Paul Hunter: There were many times I wanted to give up during my educational journey to make family history.

For example, I did not have the support of my mother. She taunted that I would not become a college graduate and that I would never amount to anything in the world. She stated, “A child is never supposed to become successful until the parents are deceased.”

Her words made me want to give up, but I was focused on making history in the Hunter family. Furthermore, no matter what the pedigree from which we come or path that we have walked, we must always believe in ourselves.

As Russell Wilson, quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, quoted from his father when he questioned whether he could excel to greatness, his father said “Why not you?”

That’s what we can learn from my story. No matter what disadvantages you face, “Why not you?”

Inside every woman there is a full-grown woman waiting to play full out.

These women know who they are, know what they want, accept themselves as they are, can and will embrace change that always pushes them to their most authentic self.

Living a marvelously fearless existence first starts with your state of mind, embraces opportunities in self-discovery and wraps itself in creative discovery.

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LIFE BEYOND THE GRIDIRON

Erik G. Williams, affectionately referred to as “Big E”, is a former National Football League offensive lineman and 3-times Super Bowl Champion. Erik spent 11 years in the NFL and 10 of those years with the Dallas Cowboys, where he played alongside of Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith and Troy Aiken. He is known as one of the greatest offensive lineman in the history of the National Football League.

Since his career as a professional athlete, Erik “Big E” Williams has utilized his platform to impact his community. Out of his desire to see youth succeed, Erik formed the Erik Williams Foundation.

This foundation provides scholarships for at-risk youth who wish to attend sports camps. He truly believes and statistics show that participation in sports changes the trajectory of our

youth both academically and socially. April 2014, Erik kicked off his annual Celebrity Golf Tournament to raise funds to support the organization’s mission. This event brought together over 200 individuals comprised of celebrity guests, golf participants, and community leaders.

On June 10th and 11th, 2015, The Erik Williams Foundation will hosts its second annual Celebrity Golf Tournament at the White Clay Creek Country Club in Delaware.

This two-day event includes Day 1: Celebrity Social, Poker Tournament and Silent Auction and Day 2: Golf Tournament, Silent Auction and Awards Ceremony. Participants of this premier event will enjoy their opportunity to engage with profes-

sional athletes, while simultaneously knowing they are investing in the lives of the at-risk youth in their community. So far our confirmed celebrity guests include: Leon Lett, Hugh Douglas, Mark McMillian, Mike Quick, William Thomas, Bo Kimble, Hollis Thomas and Ike Reese.

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Ms. Lawrence: Was there ever a time you wanted to give up?

Sherry Hill: Oohhhh!!yes !!!!! When when I recd the call from coast guard about my son’s accident.

Sherry Hill

NFL PLAYER MOM MY SON PLAYED TO WIN

Ms. Lawrence: What inspires you?

Sherry Hill: My life journey inspires me to keep moving forward in life.

I am a born again Christian and I know God has brought me a mighty long way. He didn’t bring me this far to leave me along.

Ms. Lawrence: What has been your biggest obstacle?

Sherry Hill: Surviving Katrina then the lost of my brother two months later after talking to him within hour before he dropped dead and then my only child NFL player in an jet ski accident in 2007 in Lake Pontchartrain.

I actually started writing his bio three days before the accident. I had the tiMs. Lawrence: Describe your life’s tle of the book “From the Cradle to purpose the Bowl” The Marquise Hill Story Sherry Hill: I feel God has given me and all the chapters written out when a test and I passed it, so now I have they pulled my baby boy’s body out a testimony. I have to carry the mes- of the lake. sage where ever I go. Hopefully soon I want to began working in commu- I told the reporters and they didn’t renities nation wide to help parent and ally want to believe it until I showed lost kids become more productive it to them in my computer. citizens.

Ms. Lawrence: What does moral obligation mean for you?

Sherry Hill: Moral obligation means everything to me. That’s what made me the person that I am today and this is what I raised my son on moral obligation/values. That is what’s missing in our household today.

No respect for human life.

Ms. Lawrence: If you could change anything about your life. What would you change?

Sherry Hill: Nothing at this point in my life I would not want to change anything. Because right now because of life I have lived, I know I am a better person now than from the past.

Ms. Lawrence: What’s your why?

Sherry Hill: “Your health is your wealth “ always keep that in mind and your life will automatically change.

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Blurred Sounds The National Football League’s unspoken turf war between two of the premier presenters in audio technology.

By Justin Dukes

Residing within the confines of Seattle Seahakws standouts Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman’s game day lockers are a pair of Bose QuietComfort25 headphones for the former and a pair of Beats Studio Wireless headphones for the latter; and although there is no fault in team mates differentiating in their audio device preferences, the National Football League (NFL) believes this scenario to be treading along the lines of a conflict of interest.

Being a marketing juggernaut itself, the NFL cannot deny the existence of the boundless opportunities awaiting its employees, so long as said employees adopt the united front philosophy projected to the public by the NFL. In context, with the NFL’s sponsorship deal with Bose Corporation, and the ever growing interests in the Beats by Dre brand by its players, the ambiguous non-compete agreement dividing both sides, the more intriguing topic of discussion isn’t who’s wrong or right, but who’s winning.

With a defiant smirk on his face, and tape covering the red “b’s” branded into his Beats headphones, as he prepares to take his seat at his post-game press conference, San Fransisco 49ers quarterback (QB) Colin Kaepernick, appears indifferent to voicing his opinion on the victor in the Bose and Beats turf war, and is instead expressing it with the garnishing of the company product he has been repeated-

ly reprimanded and fined for with minor alterations. The reason Bose takes a loss in the area of appeal among players is due to the NFL’s fickle image presentation within the past year regarding numerous public controversies. Plainly, stated, players likely won’t act in accordance with the image the NFL wants to be presented when the league itself has very little concept of that idea.

“We didn’t do anything, and now the players are going out and putting black tape on our logo. It’s like, I can’t believe I’m this lucky. I feel like sending them the tape.

What happened there, you have a tech company that’s culturally inept.

There’s no one at the company that said, If you ban these guys, you’re going to look bad to the young people, and they’re going to look like superheroes even though they’re just pure capitalists...

Well they’re not pure capitalists, but they’re real capitalists and they sold that company to Apple, but you’re going to make them look like the underdog.” said Beats by Dre co-founder and record/film producer Jimmy Lovine.

Independent of their association with the NFL, as well as all other competition in consumer electronics, Bose has since 1965 been demonstrating a rare combination traits such as quality and consistency that many other businesses clamor to adopt.

Long before Beats Electronics existed, the substance over style focus of a Philadelphia raised sound engineer and Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor named Dr. Amar Bose was laying the groundwork for one of the most established corporations in the world.

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Richard Sherman’s declaration as “the best” cornerback in football at the conclusion of the 2013-14 conference championship game in one of the more eccentric post-game interviews in recent memory in some ways shows why Bose’s identity amongst players is only a partial victory. With a large wave of players resembling Sherman’s publicly perceived and on field traits of brash, outspoken, and eccentric; the contrasting reserved and traditional approach of Bose may not appeal to 100% of their target audience.

With all due respect to Beats by Dre co-founder Lovine, NFL players and many others were immediately sold based solely on the product’s name sake, Andre Young, popularly known as “Dr. Dre”. With his status as hip hop royalty, becoming self-made through his journey through the streets of Compton, the resonating sounds from his story and his headphones rang equally as loud among a large number of NFL players. Couple those elements with a vibrant, innovative headphone design with a focus on bass performance, and you have 40% of the headphone market share.

Adoration and statistics aside, celebrity endorsement, especially in sports overall has done a huge part in elevating the Beats by Dre brand just as the brand has done for its supporters. Carolina Panthers QB and Beats by Dre endorser Cam Newton’s appearance in the new Power Beats 2 Wireless TV spot, shortly after leading his team over the Arizona Cardinals to its first playoff win in nine years was no coincidence.

Neither was the looks of indifference by dozens of NFL players faced with $10,000 fines for donning Beats by Dre headphones at NFL sanctioned events just as rumors began to circulate of Beats by Dre’s parent company, Apple being a wiling surrogate for those players.

While the victor in the Beats vs. Bose brand war has gone to Beats by Dre as far as promotion goes, with celebrity endorsements, vibrant technology, flexible marketing positions and highly utilized social media outlets, there still is reason to believe Bose has sustained its relevance for so long for a reason. Whatever that reason may be, it remains to fuel the quality vs. quantity argument, while those from celebrity endorsers in the NFL to casual music lovers walking the streets are left to keep the marketing wheels turning.

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