FLOURISH DIGITAL MAGAZINE

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

It was January 2020 when the idea of FLOURISH, a Digital & Social Lifestyle Magazine popped into my head. I can't tell you what I was thinking prior to that but the idea intrigued me. It came to me in a fullbody felt perception, like a layered threedimensional experience; I sincerely felt the whole concept as it flooded my consciousness, and it was delicious.

Flourish Digital Magazine is a collective effort of conscious creatives and professionals working together, playing, and sharing our knowledge, expertise and talents to communicate, build rapport, and act creatively through the written word, audio interviews and videos to champion and celebrate others and ourselves. Our goal is to create and share phenomenal content to inspire, entertain, educate and compel others to hold on by realigning and recalibrating in order to FLOURISH during and beyond COVID-19.

Indeed, we are going through global heartbreaks, confusion, food uncertainties, and the loss of life. This is tragic. Our first responsibility is to stay well, be safe and social distance during this coronavirus pandemic. In any paradigm shift or crash millions prosper and others discover new opportunities. The potential to reach out to those we love online and digitally, and to care more is enormous. No matter what, I believe we should stay positive and count our blessings. I know that at times life can be tough, and this is one of those times; nevertheless, let's seek new ways to create new paradigms that will allow us to blossom, to transcend and to flourish in our own uniqueness. I know we can do it.

Be safe and stay well.

MARCUS SAAFIR

A Picasso Behind The Lyrics & The Lense / p57

Confidence & Certainty / p59

Jasmine Symbolizes

Beauty, Love, Romance & Vitality

Now, more than ever we need to relax; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, especially when it comes to matters we have absolutely no control over Let's explore the beautiful jasmine flower as a way in helping us to calm down, relax and recalibrate

Since wellbeing is the new luxury, then Jasmine must be the New Therapeutic Sexy.

Jasmine is feminine, highly fragrant and alluring. Her name comes from the Persian word "yasmin", meaning gift from God. It has been the queen of flowers since ancient times

The fragrance of jasmine increases and elevates energy levels while boosting feelings of contentment, happiness, delight, love and romance, especially in the night air as the sent drifts through bedroom windows as lovers become intoxicated by its alluring sent

Jasmine has also been used: 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

to promote relaxation, to reduce stress and anxiety, to promote feelings of confidence, in religious ceremonies as a symbol of divine hope, as a calming influence, as a romance and performance enhancer to increase desire and the body’s sexual response, as a fragrant hair adornment, for aromatherapy and other therapeutic qualities by extracting fragrance for perfumes, lotions, soaps, candles and essential oils, jasmine is also used to infuse green tea to become jasmine tea.

Jasmine tea is not made from jasmine but infused with the fragrance of jasmine

Here's a recipe To make the tea; brew your favorite green tea, gather your jasmine buds during the day and add to your brewed green tea at night After about six hours the buds will begin to open and release their fragrance infusing the tea with the scent of jasmine, and for me, this is why jasmine is the new therapeutic sexy for all to enjoy

IMPORTANT NOTE! Jasmine flowers and foliage are not edible and should not be brewed for tea

The New Luxury isIWellbeing. t leads to a state of holistic health, peace, contentment, appreciation, joy, and overall gladness.

Chloé Taylor Brown

Hand Appeal

Did you know your hands and fingernails are part of your appearance and that you're judged by your "hand appeal?" That's right, you're judged by how soft your hands are and how nice your nails look. Indeed, manicures and pedicures should be an important part of your skin care and grooming régime If you ever shake hands with someone again following COVID-19, you'll want that person to focus on you, not how rough and ragged your hands and nails are.

Now that you're using hand sanitizer, washing vigorously and keeping your hands clean throughout the day, you need to be mindful of applying a good hand cream to moisture your hands and cuticles after all of the washing so they don't dry out and crack-and if you want to keep young looking hands, don't forget to apply sun block to the back of your hands when you know you're going to be outside for extended periods of time. If you neglect your hands, darling, they will certainly defy you and tell your age maybe even add a few years

When was the last time you did your own nails? I have to admit it, I've had trouble doing my own nails over the last two months I can't seem to get through to completion with my in-home manicures and pedicures unless I'm using clear polish or very pail pink-it's called "Bubble Bath" pink

If you're giving your nails a break and continuing to do them yourself at home, by choice now, then gently push your cuticles back using your towel or use an orange stick after bathing or taking a shower.

NATURAL PROSPERITY

By Laurie M. Renfro WC: 529

The texts of every great faith and wisdom tradition remark on the inherent conflict between being rich and the potential for personal spiritual growth. Among the most familiar is likely the Bible’s admonition in Mathew 19:24, where Jesus says: “Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God (NIV).” Now, don’t panic. This is not the preface to a call to give all your earthly possessions to the poor. Instead, because some Bible scholars suggest the words of Matthew 19:24 are actually political spin meant to lead the poor into finding virtue in their poverty, this is a bit of insight that might empower you to let you off the hook as well as an invitation to use your prosperity to feed your soul

The truth is we all are prosperous Some have more commas in their bank accounts, but just about every American has access to the world of the greatest riches. That is, the natural world Regardless of the scale of your personal bounty, you can open yourself to new spiritual experiences simply by trekking out and into the natural world or inviting it in The simplicity of this particular path to the soul is often obscured by our nation’s Judeo-Christian framework. Forget about the Constitution’s assertion of separation of church and state. Almost everything we do is colored by that framework’s preference for suffering over savoring. My own understanding of the Divine and my own spiritual experience is weighted by love, joy, peace and pleasure. What about yours?

Some things I like to do as spiritual practice are so basic that they can appear banal But, banal they are not Modern life has so thoroughly made direct engagement with nature an exception that finding Spirit in the natural world has become less than obvious. And, as for the boring quality of banality, just five minutes of bird watching will prove the profound energy and excitement of the natural world’s design for us all.

On sunny days I like to slather on the SPF50 then feel the rays on my skin

On rainy days, I open my doors wide and listen as raindrop songs fill my heart and home. When I’m feeling low, I drop an entire bunch of fresh herbs in my bath to let the aromatics lift my mood. When I feel less than grounded, I reconnect by actually sitting on the ground. I honor the divine in me by eating a plant heavy diet and exercising regularly

One of my friends sees god in her vibrantly alive vegetable garden. Some of my more athletic friends cycle regularly or run, and, one friend goes ocean swimming as spiritual practice The incredible open-water view he describes leaves me with wide-eyed wonder and I think that is exactly the point. With all that we know and do, there is, still, room for wide-eyed wonder. Our souls hunger for it. Such expressions of awakening and renewed awareness infuses us with the humility, reverence and respect necessary for access to the Divine and understanding of our place in it

Laurie Renfro, MA: Spiritual Psychology, Writer & Contributing Editor, EMAIL: LaurieRenfro@gmail com

LISA WASHINGTON SCREAMS FOR GREENS

LisaistheCEOofB'TyliWellnessandBeautyCo ,a contributoronFox5,GoodDayAtlanta,TheChristian View,BestSelfAtlantaMagazineandtheauthorofthree books,includingSet the Table with Love,ahealthylifestyle cookbook.

IG@LifeWithLisaWashington BLOG: SETTHETABLEWITHLOVE

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BrusselsSprouts andAvocadoSalad

Brusselssproutscanbeoneofthose,eitheryou lovethemoryouhatethem.Thetruthisiftheyare donerightyoumightjustfallinlovewiththese littlesproutsthatremindyouofminicabbages. Actuallybrusselssproutsareinthecruciferous familysuchascabbagesandcauliflower.Theyhold abigpunchinnutritionas well.

Infact,manystudieshaveshownthatcruciferous vegetablessuchasarugula,broccoli,cauliflower, cabbage,brusselssprouts,bokchoyandkaleare richinsulforaphane–oneoftheprimary phytochemicals(protectivecompoundsfoundin plants)thathelpspreventcancer.Recentstudies fromtheLinusPaulingInstitute,whichwas supportedbytheNationalCancerInstitute, suggestthatsulforaphanecanselectivelytarget andkillcancercellswhileleavingnormalcells healthyandunaffected.

Twomorereasonswhyyoushouldincorporate brusselssproutsintoyourdiet:

Theylowercholesterol~brusselssproutshave bileacidbindingproperties,meaningtheystick tocholesterolandhelpguideitoutofthe digestivesystem,soit’snotabsorbedinthe bloodsteam.

TheyhelpreduceInflammation~brussels sproutsarehighinantioxidants,whichprotect cellsfromfreeradicaldamageandhelpreduce inflammationinthebody.Inflammationinthe bodyisaleadingcauseformostdegenerative diseasesandaging

Ireallybelieveyoushouldenjoyyourfoodandeat asmanyhealingingredientsaspossible.Ihopeyou enjoythisrecipeandremembertoalwaysSetthe TablewithLove.

Anti-agingSeruminaJuice Juice1

Ingredients:

ByLisaWashington

Add ingredients into your juicer and you are done Notice all the orange fruit and vegetables we put into this juice These veggies and fruits are rich in vitamin A, which restores and regenerates damaged collagen and also vitamin C, which is needed to promote collagen production You can enjoy this juice every day to not only help with collagen productions, but it’s also amazing for detoxification

Juice2

Leafy dark greens are an excellent source for helping boost collagen production My green smoothie recipe is delicious It will give you tons of energy and help with inflammation in the body as well You will need:

Ingredients: 1 cup of kale leaves 1 cup of chopped pineapple 1 green apple 1 small pieces of ginger Add all ingredients into a juicer and enjoy! Drink these yummy juices everyday or at least 2-3 times a week to see best results

DoThis!

Ingredients:

Whisk together lemon zest and juice and mustard in a bowl. Add oil in slow nice and steady streams, whisking until emulsified. Next, season with salt and pepper Clean the brussels sprouts and cut off the bottoms. Cut the brussels sprouts in halves and pull the leaves apart. Add the leaves, cut halves and walnuts into the dressing bowl. Toss the brussels sprout leaves and walnuts. Gently stir in avocado cubes, cranberries and season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

One cannotthink well, Sleep well, if one has not Dined well.

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By Seane Shaw

His love of food, conversations, entertainment and building relationships has aligned and manifested as "Dinner & Dialogue IG: @dinner dialogue BLOG: DINNER AND

Life is a journey that takes you on unforeseen paths that have been manifested thru the way you exist in the universe My interest for entertainment and food has been part of my DNA for as long as I can remember. From the time I was old enough to pull up to a table and discern the proper table setting, I knew there was something special about the experience of dining. At my parents house, you could hear Earth, Wind and Fire's - Love's Holiday playing in the background accompanied by laughter, storytelling and reminiscing of the "remember the time when" encounters I recall countless times of crab boils that brought family members from miles around. There was a time when my father bought over 30 crates of blue crab. The aroma of Obay seasoning filled the air. The incessant laughter and conversations were the preamble to the mounds of crab carcasses that seemed to adorn every table in the house. These experiences where indelible as well as delectable They provided points of reference as a reminder of how universally communal dining is and the kindred nature in which it brings us all together

As a result of my passion for a myriad of cultures, cuisines and entertainment, I decided to embark on this journey of blogging Through my interests of creative writing and food is how ‘It's A Mouth Full’ was born It forced me to be adventurous and daring when it came to experimenting exotic foods and flexing my palate. I've written about various types of experiences involving food and events. Whether it was a celebrity wine tasting, bbq festival, or an amazing restaurant; I've embraced it all without hesitation.

One of those amazing experiences took place at a well-known Atlanta staple; 10 Degrees South. 10 Degrees South is where amazing things happen to all that have the pleasure of taking a seat at the table Although the interior is dimly lit; the lighting illuminates with such an energy that it'll ignite the food lover within. Upon entrance, you’re met with royalty-like welcomes.

It's interesting that as you grow and evolve as a person, so many of your life experiences, personal interactions, lessons and teachings have been shared over dinner. It’s equally fascinating in how the chef who prepares the food shares a piece of themselves as well. Their culinary expression now becomes actively a part of your experience that's expressed via thanksgiving and indulgence.

As you walk beyond the front seating area at 10 Degrees South, you’re captured by the decor and cozy atmosphere. While reviewing the menu, you can’t help but start the debate on which dishes to try. Will it be the Bobotie Spring Rolls with sweet ground beef curry, served with chutney, or will it be the lollipop lamb chops. The exotic selections from the Cape Town inspired restaurant are mouth watering. You’ll be contemplating your next visit before dinner is over

Who knew the launching of that blog would be the impetus to my most exciting endeavor to date; Dinner & Dialogue. This YouTube web-series showcases some of the most desirable foods and influential people in entertainment and sports. This outlet further aligns with who I am authentically as a person and a true vessel in self-expression and creativity.

Some of my most fascinating conversations have been with the likes of Ruth Carter; 2018 Oscar Award Winner - Costume Design for Black Panther Sitting across the table from greatness to hear first hand some of what makes her who she is, was incredibly humbling and inspiring One of my most favorite interviews was with Kim Hawthorne. She plays Kerissa Greenleaf on the hit show Greenleaf on the OWN Network. From the moment we met we hit it off! The conversation flowed effortlessly and authentically. She shared with me parts of her life’s journey that drew me in and endeared me to her. Through that initial encounter we’ve become great friends!

One of those amazing experiences took place at a wellknown Atlanta staple; 10 Degrees South. 10 Degrees South is where amazing things happen to all that have the pleasure of taking a seat at the table. Although the interior is dimly lit; the lighting illuminates with such an energy that it’ll ignite the food lover within. Upon entrance you’re met with royaltylike welcomes.

Seane Shaw is a top-performing global sales professional who interacts with individuals, professionals, teams and corporations around the world and knows how to build profitable partnerships while establishing key relationships He demonstrates consistent and repeated achievement in all that he does. Winner of numerous sales performance awards, including year-after-year increase in market share and over achievement of sales targets.

See You in the Sky A Memoir of Prison, Possibility and Peace

On any given day in the United States there are more than 2 million children that have a parent in prison I wrote See You in the Sky: A Memoir of Prison, Possibility and Peace to tell the other side of incarceration, how having a parent in prison impacts the families My father went to prison for the first time when I was ten. My sister and I were told that he went away to a training school. Then one day I accidentally discovered the truth He was in jail Thus, began decades of me fearing abandonment, hiding family secrets, and avoiding emotional shame. When I was a young adult my father was sentenced to life without parole for drug trafficking I spent thirty-five years visiting my father in maximum security federal prisons. Through this time, however, I began to realize that my father wasn’t the only one in prison

See You in the Sky takes the reader on a journey of how I evolved from my own mental and emotional confinement of fear-based stories and judgments to having a better relationship with my father and myself. See You in the Sky offers hope for not just children of the incarcerated and their loved ones behind bars, but for anyone desiring to heal from dysfunctional family experiences. My dad asked me one day after he had been in prison for 30 years, “Would you change anything?”

I paused for a long time, looked him in the eyes and said, “No.” In that moment we both understood the same truth. Through and because of the struggle and sacrifice, we shared an endearing bond that transcended the physicality of prison The inner peace and freedom I found was made possible by my awakened knowing the true meaning of unconditional love. I have written this book to share that heartening possibility with others

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WHERE DRAMA BECOMES THERAPY

B e I n t e n t i o n a l

During good times, times of navigating the curve or during a complete paradigm crash; we must know that our energy is our excellence. Energy is our life force and our power. We must do all we can do to keep, regenerate and use our energy. Power is the ability to take, maintain and enhance a position, and from that position direct a flow of energy and excellence toward our visions, goals and objectives. The key to flourishing in our every day life is to love our self, to feel contentment, to be intentional, and to focus with gladness on what we want to experience and accomplish now

C O V E R P H O T O B Y P H O T O G R A P H E R , L O U F R E E M A N

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH THE TOUGH GET GOING!

BY KIM HAWTHORNE

Yes, "Greenleaf" is returning this June and coming to a TV near you. I can't tell you how many times a day I am asked this question by one of our amazing fans. Filming takes place in Atlanta, my second home and a city which I absolutely love! I launched my professional career at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta under the tutelage of Kenny Leon. Thirty years in the industry as a professional actor has comprised a significant portion of my life I never imagined a time when I would be unable to attend an audition or be on a set honing my skills until now. During these unforeseen times and at the height of the epidemic I decided to pull deep from within and stand.

My focus became determining ways to make a positive contribution to others along with deciding how to become a better version of myself. The Regal Wrap, my ready- towear head wrap line has remained in high demand It was featured in Oprah Winfrey's, O, The Oprah Magazine December 2018 issue as one of Oprah's Favorite Things and is currently being sold at TheRegalWrap.com. Prior to the executive command to quarantine while filling orders for The Regal Wrap, I realized that face masks could be very useful to others during this critical time As a result I have hand made several beautiful masks, some of which were donated and others that are being sold

When the going gets tough the tough get going! Having heard this old adage for many years from my parents and those of wise counsel, the true meaning became much clearer this year. I don't think any of us could have ever imagined life as we have experienced it over the last few months Being a proud mother of two adolescent sons, my first reaction to the pandemic was concern for their future In short order warrior mode kicked in and I began pondering ways to make the most of a difficult situation. Some of the principles which govern my life are the ability to be resourceful, having flexibility and being tenacious enough to withstand adversity This belief system is serving me well today during a tumultuous time.

Being a strong believer in and understanding the value of multiple streams of income, I am proud to be a Director rank, independent consultant with Paparazzi Accessories Paparazzi Accessories is fun, fashionable and affordable $5 00 jewelry! You can join me Monday-Friday on Facebook live promoting the jewelry @KimHawthorneBlingFling. This has become a ministry of sorts for me and I love doing it. I am so fulfilled spending time with my viewers and customers talking about a range of topics some of which are comforting and inspiring to others Inclusivity is an important aspect of my brand so it feels incredible being able to afford my ladies an opportunity to look good without heavily burdening their budget. I am building an elite team of men and women interested in doing something fun while creating an additional income stream Visit Bling Fling to join my team or shop the site

The Art Gailery by Liag

By Gail Robertson

I have chosen the most amazing career path: the creation of art in multiple mediums. My formal studies have taken me all over the globe…from North America to Europe and points beyond. Attending the Marchutz School of Fine Arts in Aix en Provence, France was certainly instrumental in legitimizing and solidifying my place in the enterprise of art. My most enjoyable artistic experience was attending The Arts Students League in NYC where I learned to combine my cubistic style with art from cultures from all over the world

My love for art and use of modern art is prevalent in my present body of work, as are the influences of Frida, Basquiat and of course, “Mr Cubism” himself, Pablo Picasso This cubistic approach, has led me to explore my artistic passions through various mediums , including fashion and furniture

Residing in Atlanta and treating it as my base of operations has afforded me the opportunity to expand my idea pool, often without leaving the city hence this online offering However, I can and do avail myself of the many opportunities to display my work at local, regional, national and international shows I also have created private commissioned works from The Gailery by liag (yes that’s me too!) for patrons from all over the world.

"I am fun, vibrant, colorful and trend-setting. It is reflected in my paintings, art and my lifestyle."

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BODY IMAGE ESTEEM

You could have everything going for yourself; other people could think you are the smartest, funniest, most beautiful woman in the world; but that's not worth a penny with a hole in it if it's not in alignment with how you think you look and how you feel about what you think.

Think highly of yourSELF, and adore your authenticity.

hairsay

Brittle, broken, burned, colored, dandruff, dry, frizzy, gray, oily, permed, relaxed, slow growing, split ends, thinning...

"Hair style is the final tip-off whether or not a woman really knows herself."

~Hubert de Givenchy

BY CHLOÉ TAYLOR BROWN

Rarely do I meet a woman who is completely happy with her hair for an extended period of time unless she has chosen to wear it in a pony tail everyday, cut it very low, wear natural locks or shave it bald, by choice, and even that may have its challenges

Do you know your hair type and texture in its natural state? Is it fine, medium or thick? Is the texture bushy, curly, kinky, wavy or straight?

Knowing your hair type and texture won’t eliminate problems but this knowledge will certainly give you the upper hand when it comes to making the best decisions about your own tresses what you can and can’t do with it and to it Also, it can guide you in perfecting your authentic image in regard to maintaining your overall appearance by designing a nourishing healthy hair régime and knowing what styles could work best for you

In it's natural state, I have fine, bushy/wavy hair but, right now, I have fine, natural, color-treated hair with a weave As a young girl I had gorgeous fluffy hair; Momma shampooed, oiled my scalp and pressed it with a straightening comb every Saturday morning Daddy fussed and said, "All she needs on her hair is grease and water."

Momma never burned me and I never lost one strand of hair, other than natural shedding. On the other hand, when I worked as a model, on several occasions my wet hair was pulled out and my dry hair was burned out by stylist prior to fashion shows and photo shoots For them it was all about the look I've had other stylists relax my hair, leaving it broken, sliding right down the shampoo bowl I have been a slave to the excessive use of blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons oh, the things I've put my fine, bushy/wavy hair through!

FIRST & FOREMOST

Firstandforemost,you’vegottohaveastylistthatknowsyouareserious aboutyourhair They’vegottounderstandthatitisallaboutyouwhileatthe sametimethetwoofyouareinagreementthathe/sheisdefinitelythemost–highfabulousstylist.Yourveryreasonforbeingthereisbecauseyouknow this.

Agreementsarepowerful.

Now,thisiswhyitiscriticalthatyouknowyourhairtype,textureandhair say yourhairstories.Youwanttobeabletocommunicatethisandother vitalinformationtothestylist.That’swhytheyhaveconsultationsfirst.Getit allout,darling tellhim/hereverything Ifhe/shedoesn’twanttolisten,it’s nottherightstylistforyou.Leave!

W H A T T O D O

Sure,youcangetanokayhairdofrombeautyschoolsforafractionofthe cost Butthejobofthemost-highfabulousstylististomakeyoulook absolutelygorgeous everyvisit,otherwisewhat’sthepoint? Doyourpartbyfindingthebeststylistforyourand yourhairtype. Knowyourhair'spersonality.Whathappenstoitwhen it'sexposedtohumidity,rain,heat,perms,relaxers, color,blowdrying,hotironsandstylingproducts. Usethebestproductsforyourhair'spersonality. Withtherighthairstylist,therightcutandstyle,apersonal maintenanceplanandalittletime-sleek,sophisticatedand fabuloushaircanbeyour,darling.Remember,youandyour stylisthaveanagreementtomakethishappen.

YOUR HAIR STYLIST IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING

1. Your stylist "MUST" understand your hair say. Most of us have hair stories that we want to share with new stylist.

2. Your stylist should engage you about your hair type and texture.

3. Talking to you about your lifestyle, fashion personality type and hair goals.

4. Restoring and/or maintaining healthy hair.

5. Designing an in home maintenance régime that is just right for you.

6. Consistently pleases you by providing wonderful services and a great hair cut and style every visit.

7. Inform you of all hair options, including new cutting edge products, old reliable and proven products, wigs, weaves, and the many types of hair extensions, beauty magazines, hair shows, and anything that he/she believes you would be interested in when it comes to hair and beauty. You want a progressive stylist.

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~Kevin Aucoin

Look at your brows, darling. What do you see? Your brows are like the frame of a beautiful painting, helping to balance your face while showing off the real master-piece, you!

Acquiring designer eyebrows may be a little intimidating at first, but once you've gotten in the habit of being well groomed from head to toe, you'll feel incomplete without perfectly groomed brows; especially after you see how designer brows can take years off your appearance and help you to feel absolutely wonderful about yourself. Getting your eyebrows professionally designed is like a mini make-over. Unless you're already a pro at grooming your brows I would suggest letting a professional manage them for you. Then, once you've got the shape you can follow it at home until your next visit.

Pencil and stencil enhancements, threading, waxing, tweezing, shaving, trimming, powdering, coloring, tattooing, tinting and even more...

The shape of brows to come may change, but the basics of eyebrow grooming will remain the same. However, for extensive re-shaping of the brow, consult a professional and plan on a maintenance program. It's worth it.

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Iaskedfashiondesignerandphilanthropist, LizzRussellofTheLIZZRUSSELLCOLLECTION, "What'sinabag?"

Lizz,"Mytakeonwhat'sinabagisthatit'ssimple andsomethingelegant.Whichmeansnottryingto stuffeverythingintoyourbag.Thinkof'MILK' Money,I.D.,LipstickandKeys"shelaughs.Mybags areconversationstartersandcanspeakforyou"

EverythingaboutTheLIZZRUSSELLCOLLECTION iscustomandmadeinAmerica;includingthese whimsicalbagsshe'sholdinghereaswellasher casualelegancesparklecollection,wheresheloves mixingandmatchingpopsofpinksparklewith unexpectedpieces.Lizzalsolightsupwhen speakingofher"clean,offtheshoulderangel-wing sleeves"thatalwaysfindtheirwayintoher collectionseasonafterseasonasasignaturelook thatworksinasimple,glamorous,andelegantway.

Lizztellsme,"TheLIZZRUSSELLCOLLECTIONis "functionaltomanybodytypesfromsizes4,14and up,andthepeicestakeonalifeoftheirown becausetheyareforrealwomen"

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SheistheauthorofSmilingOnTheInside2ndEdition, amemoirwhereshemergesfashionandher personalstoryofGuillain-BarréSyndrome-GBS,a rarebutseriousautoimmunedisordershehasfaced andnowsheisachampionforothersthroughher fashioninfluenceandoutreach.

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You GottaNourish toFlourish.

On my life journey, I have learned just how powerful one's mindset is. We truly are what we think we are. In my media career I have had the opportunity to interview neophytes and veterans representing an array of talents and interests One of the most unique and impressive subjects was Ms Ernestine Shepherd,, whom according to the Guinness Book of World Records in 2010, was the World’s Oldest Female Bodybuilder. She is now over 80 years old but her mindset is that of a woman half her age! When Ms. Ernestine began her fitness regime at the age of 56, one might have thought, “No way is she ever going to be a bodybuilder,” but her mindset said otherwise and the physical manifestation of that was remarkable and historic I love the quote by George Eliot, “It is never too late to be what you might have been ”

Please Remember

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Whatever the journey or the experience, what is for you is for you!

The most important conversation one will ever have is the one that takes place in between one's ears. What is God saying?

For empty nesters this could be the season of opportunity to pursue some passions and dreams that might not otherwise have been pursued. My mission is to encourage and influence baby boomers to pick up where they left off before their children became the focus, and to finally live out the life of their dreams!

I have had the opportunity to pursue a career in radio, television, and voice over and I love it! I end my radio show each week by saying this radio journey is an answer to a prayer and that is the truth. Regardless of where you are in your spiritual walk, believe in a power higher than yourself

Focus on you and don’t compare yourself to what someone else has, someone else is doing or

has done.

Seek God! Ask for direction Ask for open doors of opportunity

Ask for the discernment to recognize the open door(s), the courage to walk through, and the wisdom to embrace that journey! Thank Him for the journey!

In my first published book “My Journey to Lady Wisdom After Midnight” (available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback), I will take you on the journey of discovering your own “I am.” As Ms. Shepherd and many like her prove, it is never too late!

Paula G. Encouraging the generations to pick up the pace and live the life of their dreams

Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.

-PLATO

KILLING THE GAME

M. Saafir, a sentient songwriter who sees people and their artistic goals and situations as high-level creations waiting for his Picasso touch. Inspired by a range of artists like MAMA, Sam Cooke, and Phil Collins, Saafir, with sharpshooter precision, connects and magnifies the souls of the artist and their expressions through his signature arrangements of harmonies, lyrics and rhyme.

Confidence & Certainty

Being confident has nothing to do with having a "just right" look, style or body. It's about taking care of the body you have, refreshing your mind and energizing your spirit. It's about having goals and being the best you in the whole wide world. It's living your life with joy, purpose and a vision.

Being young in all that I do and think; spirit, soul and body.

Be Young

Young, B. Young Enterprises, LLC Writer & Contributing Editor,

I like to relate closely to the adjective form of being young. To have the appearance, freshness, vigor, or other qualities of youth, or relating to youth. It's especially important that my thought process and actions reflect newness, so that I can achieve the goals in life I've set to do now, in the present. Not being concerned about the past or future when it comes to my mindset Focusing the newness of now Being young is new and being young is now

My mantra is live, laugh, love and be young. By living every moment to the fullest, laughing everyday whole heartily, loving with all my heart and being young in all that I do or think, spirit, soul and body

How do you achieve or strive to Be Young? My core value to achieve and strive to be young is to enjoy my life now Life is a gift and every day is a new youthful beginning

Read the interview below and be enriched by the life experiences of Shirley Gammage, owner of The Pink Construction Group and how her life experiences changed her thought process about being young

Barbara Young

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Whatdoesbeingyoung meantoyou?

Be, "Shirley, thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to interview you for Flourish Magazine. Out of all the people that I've been acquainted with over the years, you've been a true guiding light in my life, and I appreciate your love as friend, mentor, life coach, business partner and moreover, Soul Sister! Please introduce yourself to the reading audience and let them discover the present Shirley Gammage and your thoughts about what it means to you to be young?"

Shirley, "Hi, my name is Shirley Gammage I am a Certified Professional Life Coach, an Ordained Evangelist, recipient of The 2017 Barack Obama Life Time Achievement Award and President/CEO of The Pink Construction Group LL C

So, what does all of that mean? It only means experiences that have contributed to my present conscious awareness. I realize now that life was not happening to me but instead, it was happening for me It was happening for me to wake up, get up and continue on to becoming my greatest self, which rendered that brand-new consciousness, a new birth, a new beginning. On February 10th, 2020 I began my Chapter 57 of my book of life I will be 57 years young I am still learning how to just “BE.”

Therefore, not allowing those things that I have absolutely no control over to consume me. Last but not least, exercising the ability to detach myself from those things that do not serve me in a positive way any longer I am excited to just “BE.”

Be, "Shirley that's an incredible, strong mindset and way of thinking, because life can unexpectedly have outcomes that are tragic as well as beautiful, and we often can’t predict our future since it's unknown. How do you strive to be young? Especially when it comes to thinking

One would think being young means an age group However, what being young means to me for starters is to focus on the following, which contribute to me being young at heart as I age gracefully but with a youthful mindset. Next is perception Understanding that life’s twists and turns came to deliver great opportunities for growth. Thirdly, being positive and optimistic about everything by any means necessary. Fourth on my list is not resisting that which is of a greater power and is fully capable of doing a lot better than I alone can.

Shirley, "My strategies to maintaining my youthfulness consist of connecting to the Divine Source/God of this Universe through meditation Being one with it What an awesome invigorating experience. Next is exercise. I have adopted and maintain a routine to stretch my body and get out into nature Become one with it as I inhale clean fresh air into my lungs (deep breathing exercise). I utilize my five senses out in nature. What do I see? What do I hear? What do I smell? I allow my feet to touch the earth. I visualize tasting my favorite fruit and become one with it Eating healthy is critical. Our food supply is riddled with chemicals and tons of sugar. Sugar effects blood pressure, blood sugar, heart disease, cholesterol levels etc Eating healthy is on the top of my list of strategies to maintain my youthfulness My dad, my first love transitioned 7/19/18 of complications from diabetes. My fiancé transitioned two months later with heart disease They both absolutely loved sweets, deserts, sugary drinks, and unhealthy snacks. I prepare and enjoy awesome meals without the sugar.

My strategies to maintaining my youthfulness consist of connecting to the Divine Source, God of this Universe through meditation.

Shirley Gammage

Dancing is next on my list. Did you know dancing effect endorphins, dopamine, serotonin, adrenaline and other hormones that affect your physical and psychological wellbeing So, go and find some hip-hop music with a great beat because you may not be able to figure out the words. Go to a water park, take your shoes off and act like a kid. I do. Drinking half my weight in ounces daily is my diet pill, adding lime and pink Himalayan salt. This salt has over 70 minerals in it. It is not just salt. Getting enough sleep is my Botox. I am in bed at 10 PM. Am I counting sheep at 10:01 PM? Absolutely not I am ushered into a peaceful fulfilling slumber as I listen to positive affirmations. The volume is very low. I do not need to be awake to listen to it. My subconscious mind stays awake while I sleep Last but definitely not least, interacting with positive people I do not allow negativity in my space. These are activities that contributes to me feeling and being young. My intent is that these strategies will continue to improve my life "

Be, "hmm, okay Shirley. Has anything ever distracted you from being young or having a youthful mindset and did you always have this mindset? Also, did all of this change your present life mindset?

Be, "I can see that your life experiences have led you to change your mindset to adapt healthy life habits and choices so that you could establish being young with your spirit, mind and body. Especially in your daily lifestyle of eating healthy, exercise and leisure. Am I correct to say that traumatic life experiences molded and motivated you, or are you inspired by another source?

Shirley, "Yes mam, mind you, I have not always felt the vibration and energy of youthfulness There has been a time in my life that I was distracted from feeling and being young. And that time was actually in my youth. In the debts of my heart, I knew there had to be more to life than what I was experiencing I was a young selfish, unwed, irresponsible mother. Young but with adult responsibilities. So, you see, “Age can just be a number.” But in all actuality, “Age is a mindset ” You are as young as you want to be and you are as old as you want to be It is your choice according to your mindset. As a youth I felt like an adult. Now as an adult I feel very youthful. However, I am so grateful for those experiences My mess became my message to coach other young people. For that it was worth it. So obviously, my present state of mind is to continue on in becoming my greatest self."

Be, "Amen on that Chick, Yes and Amen. With all that being said. You have lots of experience and wisdom of being youthful I would say that you discovered the fountain of youth What advice do you have for young adults about being young?"

Shirley, "What motivates and inspires me in being young is not returning to those things of old; my youth (immaturity, irresponsible, selfish etc.) and bringing them into an awareness that those old things have passed away. I have evolved (maturity, better, wiser, responsible, selfless etc.) into my true self As I continue to fall in love with my true self, I feel renewed, refreshed, a constant excitement and expectancy as if everything I have ever desired from the universe is being summoned to me right now The energy I exude strongly and openly now is that feeling of youthfulness but consciously aware at the same time who I truly am. I have so much energy and I am so excited about my future Again, these experiences have been a part of me feeling and being young. Yeah!

Shirley, "The advice I would share with youths and adults are as follows. On my journey, I have learned there is only one universal language. Which is “What are you thinking about?” What are your dominant thoughts? What you think about will eventually come about Where emotion goes, energy flows. “What are you saying about it?” Is it negative or positive? and “How are you feeling about it?” What emotion(s) is/are consuming you? Are you happy or sad? Do you feel hurt, pain, un-forgiveness, shame, guilt, feeling like you are not enough? Feeling like you are not worthy? In short, what you are thinking, saying and feeling about any situation will determine if your outcome is negative or positive.

Anyonewhokeeps theabilitytosee beautynever growsold.

Franz Kafka

The objective is to search deep within yourself. There is where your answers lie There is where you will find your true self There is where you will fall in love within yourself The reason you are not sustained is because you cannot solve an internal problem with and external solution. Once you have dealt with yourself from within yourself, you will understand how to turn rejection into redirection. You will understand how to turn worry and stress into peace, joy and happiness.

You cannot judge the value of a life by its quantity. It is by the joy that you are feeling. The more joyful you are, the longer you live Let yourself relax and breathe and laugh and be free and be joyous The optimum physical life experience is to have plenty of things that stimulate you to desire and being young, with an awareness of the way you feel, so you’re reaching for thoughts that feel good " Be, "Shirley, what is your future aspirations for yourself concerning being young?"

Shirley, "My future aspirations for myself concerning being young is staying consciously aware that my mindset determines my feelings and being young, not my age. Why don’t you join me in this belief?"

Be, "thank you for sharing, Shirley."

Shirley Gammage

If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.

Mother Teresa

RIGHT NOW, ONE OF THE BEST THINGS WE CAN ALL DO FOR OURSELVES AS HUMAN BEINGS AND FOR HUMANITY IS TO #KEEPGRACING AND MAKE THE MOST OF OUR SELF – TODAY, BY GETTING READY TO BE READY FOR A WHOLE NEW WORLD THAT’S FAST APPROACHING BECAUSE OF COVID-19, AND THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE GLOBAL ECONOMY.

Because most of us around the globe and in the world are in quarantine or exiting the first round, but still social distancing, today is the day to start focusing on the one thing we can control, our own self by determining a new ideal and living up to our full potential.

Even though the world seems to be in chaos it has not stopped; however, it has paused and maybe its a time to love more, to separate ourselves from one another physically in order to gather ourselves, to calibrate and recalibrate our self to our real, authentic higher SPIRIT SELF... to that part of our self that animates us from the beginning to the end, the source and God in each of us This connection and this connection alone will bring us to a higher level of certainty, truth, peace, assurance, and a strong sense of who we are innately, which has nothing to do with our president or our government, the global economy or the coronavirus, no matter how virulent and evil it or they may seem to be.

keepGracing and Keep Believing In yourSelf

Here’s a wonderful exercise and a way to start calibrating, recalibrating and resonating higher now in order to be ready in the near future, beyond this nasty coronavirus. We can all start by asking our self these simple questions. It doesn’t matter if we don’t have all the answers right now Just start This process is about getting ready to be ready when the wonderful flood gates open up again… and they will; so be ready.

I believe all of us are being called to be true to our "best self" and to share in a more collective, powerful, inspiring and loving way To do this as we hold a strong, empowering position we have to know with certainly how excellent we are already, and how to measure up to our own excellence.

HOW:

By knowing what we want now and creating a holographic vision of our ideal.

By aligning and calibrating our thoughts, mind-set, feelings and actions to our holographic vision.

By practicing over and over the calibration and wonderful feelings as we start to renew our mind and transform our thinking in order to selfactualize and become who we are intending to become.

To calibrate means to adjust our self precisely for a particular function, role, job, task, calling or life’s purpose, it means to measure our self against a standard in other words, in regards to #keepGracing, to calibrate means to measure ourself against who we really are and to ascertain the caliber (the ability, quality, capacity, talent, competence, capability, level, stature, standard, size) of our higher self and our holographic vision.

All the best to you

TAYLOR BROWN

Ron' s Vision

I have always been an optimistic outgoing person. When I landed as the GM at a high-end Private Club in Atlanta after a tumultuous career as a tennis pro, I received a phone call one day from Chloe Taylor Brown I had never met her nor knew who she was. I was starting an Ambassador Committee for the club and had sent a letter to Chloe’s husband inviting him to be a part of the committee Chloe recalls that letter arriving and said the letter was "invigorating" From reading the letter, she stated that she knew I was a high-energy and optimistic person and she had to meet me!

Chloe had become an Executive Life Coach and Lifestyle Strategist We became good friends and shared our visions. She “processed” me one day and it was in that moment I discovered that I had even more power than my already confident self had realized! It was very motivating, as I love to learn and improve I was a former tennis professional with the United States Tennis Association, and worked as a General Manager for ClubCorp, the world’s largest operator of Private Clubs. Although I had reached levels of success in both careers, I dreamed of having my own business Through Chloe’s coaching, I was able to visualize and with a new vitality become more intentional in my actions

To date, I have designed, built, and now own the South Wind Ranch in Travelers Rest, SC. A wedding and event venue on 33-acres with a reputation as a top-tier venue, that has won the Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Award in our first year of operation. In 2020, South Wind has had the privilege of being booked every weekend this year! Take the steps necessary to position yourself for future success Surround yourself with optimistic good people and stay determined to reach your goals!

-CHLOÉ TAYLOR BROWN

Be your true self, build your confidence, set your goals, and know there is power in projecting your best image.

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eLIFECOACHING

teleLIFECOACHING

"COVID-19 is changing how we do everything - how we communicate, interact, shop, work, learn, cope, play, thrive, live and flourish. Are you willing to learn new ways of thinking, being and doing in order to be ready?

Chloé's Coaching Circle offers eLifeCoaching and teleLifeCoaching, which has been part of my coaching practice since 2009. It is collaborative and forward-looking. It focuses on what is happening now and what you, the client would like to create, accomplish and project into your future. It does not dwell on or process the past, it is intuitive, resultsoriented and transformational as it educes and draws out a person or team's excellence in 12 fundamental areas of life. There are many benefits to eLifeCoaching and teleLifeCoaching within itself, and since we are all being projected into a technology driven and digital world, I have come to learn that my clients, old and new, are learning to feel more comfortable and relaxed aligning and interacting with me as we work on their goals and dreams through eLifeCoaching, teleLifeCoaching and video conferencing. It's part of the new paradigm shift.

CHLOÉ TAYLOR BROWN

THE "NEW" DIGITAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Moving forward in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic; it's going to be vital to create and capitalize on our digital and online presence. As we work remotely; Social media, video conferencing and the use of our websites are going to be critical for knowledge transfer, increasing our service and conversion rates to achieve more online sales. Get Ready!

digital everything.

Creating A New Paradigm

Maxine Cain loves to entertain her friends and family at home, serve and support women and girls, and make everyone around her feel special with her engaging presence That's exactly how she made me feel when I met her just about a year ago at a mutual friend's birthday party Stylish, approachable, inquisitive and sagacious, Maxine draws you in and holds you there We hit it off right away over cocktails By the time our meals arrived we had discussed ideas, innovation, collaborations, and yes, STEM Atlanta Women, and all of its sister spin offs

Maxine is the Founder and CEO of STEM Atlanta Women, Inc. founded in 2016 and the visionary leader of the Girl Centric STEM Innovation Academy. STEM Atlanta Women is a non-profit 501c(3) organization created to Enlighten, Educate, and Empower women and girls about the advantages and global opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, and the future skills needed to compete and succeed in the 21st Century.

As a Senior Human Resources executive with an entrepreneurial temperament, she is also known for changing the way employees live, work and play the "life-game(s)" that matter to them by making breakthroughs in STEM, interactive entertainment, digital media, the Internet of things and broadband services for customers in the telecommunications and technology industry.

MAXINE CAIN: THE MISSION OF A STEM VISIONARY

F R O M R A G Z 2 R I C H E S

VANESSA MYERS home

FIND YOUR SPOT WITH LUXURIOUS PILLOWS

Learning about textiles early in her career in fashion design, Vanessa Myers used her knowledge to perfect, and even create different design techniques and ideas that are certainly evident throughout her intricate and luxurious work. Quality fabrics, along with natural design, talent, and the ability to flawlessly execute those ideas is what makes her line of interior accessories stand out from the rest. From this, Vanessa Myers Home was created to provide a couture approach to home decor and interior design. “I have always loved fashion every aspect of it. Now that the lines between fashion and interior design have become so blurred, it only makes sense that the same artistic nature you see on the runway can also be seen throughout your home’s decor” . Many people in the Atlanta area are familiar with Vanessa’s work Along with private clients, she has lent her design talent to various prominent interior designers. Her work has become quite recognizable and has gained her the reputation as the go to person when uncompromising style and quality is a must

Homeisn't aplace, it'safeeling.

As I sit at my breakfast table in preparation for my Saturday morning, I can’t help but think of the state of the world with the COVID-19 pandemic The impact of our previously known way of life has changed forever I continue to pray for those who have been affected by its wrath. Even though there’s social distancing and extra precautionary measures with the washing and sanitizing of hands, the longing to socialize in close proximity with friends and family is like a looping daydream.

With uncertainty for tomorrow, today there is still hope and optimism for the future. Interestingly enough my creative energy has elevated even higher as a result of being quarantined. My brain’s frontal and occipital lobes have collided in a stimulus impulse that has ignited great excitement in an otherwise seemingly dismal future. This magazine has served as a conduit of expression and manifestation. I hope that you ingest the passion and imagination that has gone into this labor of love. Have a seat, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the journey that is FLOURISH!

Until next issue, Seane Shaw Chief Creative Officer Flourish Digital Magazine

INSPIRING & ENCOURAGING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD TO PROSPER, THRIVE & FLOURISH IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE