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HW Spotlight Jerry Boyd
JERRY BOYD The Story of
A Man Who Dared to Dream
By Hailey Ashley
What does success mean to you? Fame? Fortune? Or is there an entirely different meaning, unique to each and every one of us?
As we dive into the life of Mr. Jerry Boyd, the definition of success is seen in an entirely new light. His incredible journey opens our mind to one of the truest forms of triumph we’ve ever seen.
As we spoke to Jerry, we quickly learned that we were dealing with a man of depth. One who has been on a long, strenuous journey in life. He took us through the ups and downs he’s experienced, and the strength he’s been able to achieve. This is a man who has made something of nothing, and taken the most sour of lemons and created the sweetest lemonade.
Coming from humble beginnings, Jerry was born into a family of share croppers in Alabama. From the time he could walk, until the ripe age of 10, Jerry spent his days in the fields. Day in and day out, in the freezing rain, or the beating sun Jerry did what he knew how to do, pick cotton. Living with his mother, and stepfather, he did what he needed to do to contribute. But as the days grew long, Jerry would look to the endless blue sky and dream. He dreamed of a better life for himself, and with the influence of the first television show he ever saw, ‘Cisco Kids’, he dreamed of one day being apart of the magical world of entertainment.
It became evident to Jerry that the universe had a different plan for him. At the age of 12, when the relationship with his step-father became too much to handle, Jerry ran. He was on a mission to find what all young men need, a father. Although he was tough as nails, the streets were tougher, and this boy who was forced to be a man was no match for the long, rugged road ahead.
Jerry fought through countless hardships while hitch hiking from Alabama to Dayton Ohio, in search of his biological father, including one no person ever deserves to suffer through. He was molested by a man who offered him a glimpse of hope to reach his destination. At the time, this was a catastrophic experience! Without a doubt, the worst moment of his young life, and although he remained open and honest about the experience, his biggest let down was yet to come.
Emotionally stoked, he says softly, after finally reaching Ohio, and coming face to face with the man I had been yearning for. (At this point he broke down), shedding tears as he talked about the parental rejection he faced. Then things took a turn for the worst, as he emotionally explained how door were slammed in his face, and how he was left with no place to turn to. ...he paused momentarily, in a very reflective manner, and cried even harder as he told us that this experience, the rejection by his father was by far the worse than anything he faced while navigating his way to Ohio, to include the molestation.
Looking for a love that could fill the void in his heart, he followed a girlfriend after high school to her sister’s home in Ohio, and after a couple of weeks, he ultimately ended up homeless, hungry, and without hope.
As he continued on his quest to find his purpose, Jerry was put on a bus home, by a waitress after not being able to pay for his meal. Confused, and in need of a life with substance, he looked up and saw a sign that read ‘Join the Navy and see the world’. At that moment, his decision was made, and he didn’t look back.
Young, naive, and terrified, Jerry was off to fight for his country. He soon realized he was in for much more than he could have ever imagined. Hearing shots that sounded like fireworks, he tells us, “That’s the day I grew up. I didn’t know where I was, everyone was yelling. I was just hurting”.
Although the military took Jerry on a whirlwind, that produced over a decade of unimaginable war stories, it turned out to be exactly where his journey was always taking him, and placed him right where he needed to be.
On a night out, Jerry was approached by a man who would fulfill the dreams he had while looking up at the sky as a child. With a great afro, he was offered an audition to play a role in the series ‘Hawaii Five-O’, where he ultimately would get a recurring part on the show. Although he was only a few years away from military retirement, he couldn’t help but believe that the dream he manifested, and subconsciously held onto as a child was finally coming true. And in true Jerry fashion, he began his journey to Hollywood, and never looked back.
Through Jerry’s story, we can all learn an important lesson - never give up on your destiny. He tells us “Always be true to who you are, and eliminate all the noise and negativity around you.” With words of wisdom we can all live by, Jerry’s success shows us that we truly can create our own dreams, regardless of what the harsh world can throw at you.
So, what does success mean to you?
As Jerry says “If you’re only in it for the fame, it will never work”.
His is a tale of always getting back up when you’re knocked down. If we can all find a way to push through the rough patches in our lives, look up at the endless blue sky, and keep dreaming, we will end up exactly where we need to be.
JERRY BOYD
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TRAY CHANEY
On the acting life and his role as Tango Unchained in We Need to Talk
By Alex A. Kecskes
Best known as "Poot" on HBO's original hit series The Wire, Tray Chaney began his career as a performer at the early age of four. After graduating from high school, Tray caught the acting bug and landed the role of "Poot." He then made his first movie appearance in Head of State with Chris Rock and Bernie Mac. Next came a role in The Salon starring Vivica A. Fox. Tray was also featured on The District. He later starred in Bow Wow's chart-topping video My Baby, featuring the multiplatinum group Jagged Edge. He then released his inspirational autobiography THE TRUTH YOU CAN'T BeTRAY. Tray's newest venture includes stepping into the world of music as a writer, producer, and rapper. This year, Tray stars in the film STREETS with Ving Rhames, James Woods, and Mary Louise Parker, which features Tray's original song Self Made Star. Most recently, Tray starred in and produced the love story 6Hearts 1Beat.
In the comedy-drama, We Need to Talk, Tray is Tango Unchained, a gamer who advises Great Scott (James Maslow), a self-absorbed online video-game influencer. Scott speaks to millions of fans every day, but simply can't seem to communicate with those he loves.
Thank you for taking the time for this interview. What attracted you to this film?
Tray: When a friend sent me the script, I said wow, this is a story that really dives into the world of video gamers. I’ve never portrayed a character like Tango Unchained. And then you have James, Emily, my brother Jonathan Fernandez, and the other amazing actors who were attached to this film. I love the script because it’s about balance. The character Great Scott, played by James, can't separate himself from gaming and real-life—his friends and family. I wanted to be a part of this beautiful story. I think people can learn from it, how to maintain a life balance.
Tray: Todd actually wrote the role of Tango for me. My lines in the film are like the things I’d say naturally. I’m very close to Tango in the way we speak and act. But unlike Tango, I’m not living in the house with my mom. I’m also close to my wife, like Tango is to the character of Lady Fingers.
Are you a gamer?
Tray: After We Need to Talk wrapped, I became a part-time gamer. I don't know everything about gaming but my son does. I play Call of Duty now and then whenever I have time. What I know about gaming, I learned from (Director) Todd Wolfe.
Tango plays a kind of relationship counselor. What did you draw from in real life to bring life to that role? Did you mediate some relationships?
Tray: Speaking of relationships, that’s something I have done. I’m going on 18 years of marriage. A lot of my friends ask for pointers on how to stay in a loving relationship. I tell him communication is everything.
Tray: It wasn’t really a challenge but more like me becoming familiar with the video gaming world. So I had to become Tango.
What was your favorite scene?
Tray: I love James Maslow when everything comes crashing down on him. I also like the scene outside when James and Christel (Khalil) get their feelings out but by that time it was too late. It was a serious moment that gave the film some real drama. It’s something people can relate to if they take this thing called life seriously. It’s what I’ve learned to do. When I come home after a day of shooting on the set, I have to be a father to my kids.
When did you first realize you wanted to be an actor? Were you inspired by a film or other actor?
Tray: I started as a hip-hop artist and I still am. I remember going back and forth to showtime at the Apollo, performing and winning first place like five times. At that time, I was about 19 years old and discovered by an agent--Linda Townsend in Washington DC. She saw me at the Lincoln Theater and said, “I represent actors and you lack stage fright. Performing in front of thousands of people appears to be second nature to you.” I told her acting was something that I’ve always wanted to try. I took drama in high school and I always knew I wanted to be an actor. Linda said, “I’m going to start submitting you for TV and film roles.” And the first project she submitted me for was The Wire, which was my first acting job.
What have you learned about the entertainment business that surprised you?
Tray: For one, it’s very tough. You have to stay relevant, even if you're not on TV or film. To stay relevant, you need to read up on acting and take classes. You have to understand that it's a business and a process. If you can stay consistent and committed to the process without getting emotionally attached to a result, you can win. For me, that was one of the hardest things to learn at first. I used my experience in The Wire as a stepping stone and went the independent route, going to indie producers. And now, 20 years later, I’m working with the same people from The Wire. I play Gordon Hawk, a police officer on the TV miniseries, We Own this City.
Any Advice for young actors just starting out?
Tray: My advice, just stay the course. And don’t get so wrapped up in the business end of it to where you forget about everything else going on in your personal life. You still have to have a life outside the business. I still spend time with my family. I like to go to the malls, go bowling, and have fun. You just need to have a life because this thing can wrap you up so bad. But at the same time, stay ready. Because a casting director or producer can call anytime.
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HOLLY EARL
On her acting career and starring in SHARK BAIT
By Alex A. Kecskes
Known by her fans as Lily Arwell in Doctor Who, as Agnes in the sci-fi drama, Humans, and as La Mousme in the animated crime biopic, Loving Vincent, London-born Holly Earl has proven to be a versatile talent in both TV and film. Her earlier credits include playing Nita Clements in the drama series Casualty. She also appeared as Kela in the action-drama Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, and as Zoe in the Comedy series Cuckoo.
In the thriller, Shark Bait, Holly is Nat, a demure spring breaker struggling to survive a man-eating shark. After a night of partying on the beach, Nat reluctantly joins her friends as they steal jet skis and head out to sea. But the fun quickly turns to horror after a head-on collision leaves them injured, bleeding, and stranded in shark-infested waters fighting for survival.
Q&A
Thank you for taking the time for this interview. There are so many shark movies out there. What attracted you to this one?
Holly Earl: I read the script and loved it. I liked how Nat was so sweet, sensible, and honest at the start of the film. She didn’t want to get into trouble. But then she goes on this journey and turns into a completely different person. I thought that was interesting from an acting perspective.
Holly: I auditioned for the role in front of director James Nunn and pretended to be in the presence of a shark. He wanted to see if I could be believable that way. I was also in a Playstation video game called Erica, which James was involved in, so there was that connection.
What did you draw from emotionally to get into Nat, who confronts her fears and overcomes them?
Holly: We had an amazing team of divers that were around us all the time. I don’t know, maybe they held some sharks at bay while we were filming. We were off the coast of Argentina and away from the crew boat, so we really had no idea what was in the water. If there were sharks in the water, I’m glad I didn’t know about it at the time (laughs). There were times when we were isolated in the water with the crew boat really far away, so I suppose that helped generate some fear in us. There were moments when I thought, oh, my God, I’m alone in the ocean. And that was scary, so you’re really not acting at that point. We were always busy doing stunts, swimming, and jumping off moving jet skis. So that helped take my mind off those scary moments.
Holly: I’d never done such a physical role. I was in the water 12 hours a day. In one scene, I’m trying to save a guy but I’m
a tiny human being. I’m five feet tall and my co-star was six feet tall. I was battling a massive wave and trying to swim with him attached to me. The weather had changed and it caused the jet ski to move away from me, so I had to swim some distance to reach it. Then the wind would pick up and I’d get really cold in the water. But you use that to show you’re really cold and tired. And it comes across in your performance as convincing in that you’re out of your comfort zone. But at the end of the day, with the beautiful sunset behind you, you feel like you’ve been working out for 12 hours. When it was all over, I was in the best shape of my life with all of the swimming and diving (laughs).
When you go to the beach, do you now fear going into the deep end of the ocean?
Holly: No, I don’t worry about sharks. Actually, I feel I'm a more confident swimmer. I've never done that kind of diving before, so I feel I've learned a few things.
When did you first realize you wanted to be an actor? Were you inspired by a film or actor?
Holly: I started acting when I was just three years old. My sister was an actress when she was younger. Seeing my sister, I thought, that looks like fun. Then I stopped acting for a bit when I was a teen. But then I started watching a lot of classic movies like Street Car Named Desire and watching Vivien Leigh. I was enamored by her performance. And I remember thinking, I could do that, I want to do that. So I emailed my agent and, well, here I am. I’ve been very lucky in that I started when I was young.
Many fail in this business and give up. What keeps you going?
Holly: I love it. It’s the adrenalin and thrill I get from acting. I’ve had some amazing roles in my career, like playing a hostile synthetic robot in Humans or being in a Playstation game. Since I started as a child, I don’t know if I could do anything else.
So, had you not pursued acting, what career path would you have taken?
Holly: When I was a teen, I thought about going to art school and becoming an artist. I applied to art school and got in. But the day I was accepted, I got my first adult acting job. It lasted for some months, then I got another acting job and I just kept going.
What have you learned about the entertainment business that surprised you?
Holly: My various experiences and how they changed my life. I can only see the industry through my perspective and how it impacted me. It made me so much more confident as a person. I used to be quite a shy kid. Acting has allowed me to become more extroverted and be a confident person.
Director of Dreams: Calvin 'Cylk' Cozart
His newest directing venture ‘Inheriting The Land - Jim Crowe Meets Miss Maggie’s Will’, is a documentary based on the book written by Gene Stowe
We all strive to reach our full potential. To maximize ourselves on a personal, professional, and human level. These days. the American dream seems to be the ability to take what you love, turn it into a successful career, and in turn give back to the communities that lifted us up.
For some this may seem like an impossible feat, but award winning director, actor, producer, writer and basketball player Calvin ‘Cylk’ Cozart has managed to do just that. Cylk took what he loved, and used it to change the direction of his life. With this success, and his undeniable passion for life, he chooses to relay messages that inspire change, give back to communities all around the world, and be an advocate for those who need it most.
Coming from humble beginnings in the small town of Knoxville, TN, Cylk became a volunteer fire fighter at age 14, and played football and basketball in high school, where he was nothing less than a star.
Through basketball, a scholarship sent him to Montreal-Anderson College in North Carolina for his first year. Shortly after, he was recruited by Coach Nida, and transferred to King University where he continued his love for the game of basketball, and with that continued his legacy.
After his early success, Cylk’s talent took him on an adventure playing for the National Basketball Association Entertainment League, for the Utah Jazz. During this time, an injury would occur that would change Cylk’s journey. He went through months of rehabilitation, and ultimately realized the injury was not healing properly. At that point, a player that won the Larry Smith Award, was inducted into the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame & was a 3 time 3 point shooting champion for the NBA entertainment league became a professional model.
Cylk, who’s nick name means ‘Running Water’ in Cherokee, comes from a Cherokee mother, and a black father. With his edgy looks, and undeniable charm, it seemed to be a perfect fit.
As we could have guessed, this venture also became a successful career for the ever talented young man, and he would go on to be seen in GQ, Sports Illustrated and major billboards all over America.
He has ultimately continued his growth, and has become the founder of Cylk Enterprises, which encompasses multiple successful, and charitable endeavors he has created throughout the years.
Cylk has acted in over 20 TV shows, such as, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Saved By The Bell and Walker, Texas Ranger. As well as over 40 films, most famously known for his role as Robert in ‘White Men Can’t Jump’, with his combined films grossing over $1 billion.
Incredibly, this year on his birthday, February 1st, respected congress member Tim Burchett had the American flag flown over the United States Capitol in Cylk’s honor. Tim Burchett is the former mayor of Knox County, TN, and the current U.S representative for Tennessee’s 2nd congressional district, based in Knoxville.
He requested the flag be flown in honor of Cylk’s birthday to recognize his impact professionally, as well as how much he has given back to the community as a whole. To Cylk, this was such an incredible and unbelievable honor.
Additionally, this year, Cylk was the recipient of the prestigious Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award directly from President Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
With all of his success, Cylk remains humble, friendly, energized & focused. Amongst his greatest achievements is his annual scholarship at King University, named after his mother, Betty Ruth Cozart. As well as his major involvement with many charities such as The Boys & Girls Club of America, the National Turrets Association, and the National Lupus Association, to name a few.
With a passion for educating our youth, he also teaches acting in hopes to help uplift young, aspiring men & women that may not think they were capable of living out their dreams. His spark seems to rub off on everyone he encounters, and he is happy to share his magnetic personality with any of his students that are lucky enough to be able to learn from him.
With a list of accomplishments that seems endless, Cylk is also the cofounder of Cures4Humanity, a cause on a mission to provide renewable energy, sustainable housing, clean water and nutritious food, ultimately with the hope to end world hunger. Through his humanitarian efforts, this educational philanthropist received the Urban League’s lifetime achievement award in 2012, which was presented to him by Martin Luther King III. Needless to say, this spirited man has molded his life into one that many of us can be inspired by.
Cylk has decided to change direction once again and explore his talents in directing. With his first film, ‘Ball of Confusion’ gaining a lot of attention, and holding two sold out shows at the Regal Theatre in his home town, only one day after the Corona Virus hit, it seems he has found another avenue to express himself in a way that can enlighten all those around him.
Being the first film he directed, ‘Ball of Confusion’, which got it’s name because according to Cylk, “The world is a ball of confusion”, is a documentary that takes us on a journey through the history of basketball, and showcases it’s global impact.Working with Keith Zimmerman, Cylk provides viewers with a version of the game basketball like no one has ever seen before. Starting at the beginning of the game, and weaving in and out of the culture all the way up to present day.
Cylk states “Basketball is a parody of life. You learn how to play basketball, you learn how to socialize with people. You learn that people have different perspectives that might not be like yours, and you might even learn about business. I’m in love with basketball and what it did for me”.
The film will be shown at the Music City Bowl in Nashville, TN, a major ESPN bowl week which is a 4-day celebration, and the screening will be paired with his beer ‘Country Roads Beer’ & his line of Cylk Tennessee Belnded Whiskey, which Cylk is extremely proud of. This pairing will be the first diversity owned brand to be a part of the sponsorship package
With his humble spirit, Cylk clearly shows joy, love and compassion through his products, he tells us “I look for sparks in everyone, I search for like energies. I look for passion and kindness in people”. The energy he possesses is nothing less than contagious, and he continues to spread his generous heart, and kind soul, with the help of his Keeping Dreams Alive Foundation. A foundation which goes into underprivileged communities, and helps provide scholarships for struggling youth from all ages, races and backgrounds. The only cost to anyone assisted by the Keeping Dreams Alive Foundation is to go back to the community they came from, and help someone else achieve their goals.
With his unwavering need to help people, Cylk’s advice to our youth is “Find something you are interested in, and study it. Ask questions, it’s something I wish I did more of. Learn the business while working on your craft”. His goal is always to spread the message of encouragement, uplift our youth and make them believe, as he does, that they are capable of accomplishing anything they want.
In true Cylk spirit, he spends part of his summer giving motivational speeches at an Annual Summer Basketball Camp
that is hosted by NBA Houston Rockets assistant coach, Elston Turner.
His newest directing venture, is a documentary based on the book written by Gene Stowe, ‘Inheriting The Land - Jim Crowe Meets Miss Maggie’s Will’. It is a story that parallels not only what we’re going through in America, but all around the world. This documentary, unlike one we have ever seen, dives into the lives of Maggie and Sally Ross, who lived in the late 1800’s in Marvin, North Carolina during the Jim Crowe era.
The Ross sisters owned 800 acres of land, and were said to be the wealthiest family in Union County. Upon their death, they willed their land to the people they considered to be their family, and happened to be African American. In a place where it was unheard of for black and white people to associate with one another, these sisters did the unthinkable. Yet to Maggie and Sally Ross, it was simply the right thing to do. The Ross sisters lived a life with acceptance that was unusual for the 1800’s, and reporters claimed to never have seen anything like it.
Their decision would go on to be argued in court, with a court date set for the Spring of 1921. At that time, what should have been a simple task of jury selection took many hours, spilling into the night and ultimately keeping the court in session until after midnight. The selection took so long because the jury members selected had to be okay with white people willing their land to black people, and this was just the first of many hiccups along the bumpy road that was ahead.
Many people in the state were outraged, and in shock. They would go on to argue that the Ross sisters were taken advantage of.
Yet, there was a faith of the people in court, and many wanted to see the decision of the Ross sisters request be upheld, which may be just as shocking, considering that time in history. For the Ross sisters, it was the way they chose to live, and is a way of life that would prove to be far ahead of it’s time, all starting with sisters that chose to live in love rather than in fear.
Cylk stated “Lord knows we need this type of a story, now.”, and we couldn’t agree more. With this film, Cylk hopes to open our eyes, he tells us “I want to create a dialogue. I want to show the reality that if people can be treated as equals back in that era, why can’t we do it now? You can’t just say it, you need to show it, and with the idea that you can’t unlearn something, my hope is to show that you can’t just say you love everybody, you have to show it”.
Unbelievably, all the characters in the reenactments of the film will be having their debut as first time actors, as they are all descendants of the real people being portrayed, some of who still live on the very property Maggie & Sally Ross once owned.
With directing being his newly found passion, and focus in life, Cylk hopes to one day take this educational documentary and use it as a platform to create a series that documents incredible moments throughout history that should have been taught in school, but somehow ended up brushed under the rug, much like the story of the Ross Sisters.
Cylk tells us that he “appreciates the journey” that has taken him to where he is now, and hopes to spread the message of equality. In the future, he would love to teach a class, or even have a school that teaches the business side of show business. Teaching all the ins and outs of the many positions that need to be filled within the entertainment industry, such as production crew, costume designers and hair stylists.
He has a passion for spreading encouragement and allowing his success to translate into the ability to teach and uplift men and women from all walks of life.
In a film where “truth transcends color”, it’s our honor to be featuring the Hollywood premier of his new film, ‘Inherit The Land’ at our Hollywood Weekly Film Festival on November 6th at the Rawley Theatre.
Although his life is one to look up to, Cylk let’s us know that there is much more to be done, and we believe he is just getting started. If there’s one thing we can learn from this multi-talented entrepreneur it’s that with love, and acceptance, anything is possible and with endless perseverance, we can all reach our full potential, and help our communities do the same.
A NEW WAVE OF HEALING
MY IV COCKTAILS
This month we had the opportunity to meet Denise Urtarte MSN, ARNP, FNP-C, and we were introduced to the unique experience she offers at her selfmade establishment, My IV Cocktails. Coming from humble beginnings in Brooklyn, NY, Denise has taken her motivation for helping others, her 4 college degrees and her 13 years of nursing experience and created a one-ofa-kind alternative medicine sanctuary.
Piece by piece, this bi-costal entrepreneur built her dream with the help of her business partner, and graphic designer Salvatore Girone. Through her hard work, and drive to change our view of health care, Denise shifted her focus from ICU nursing to business ownership and created both My IV Cocktails & NOW MedClinic.
When you first walk into her office, there is an overwhelming sense of calmness. Her beautiful suite in Canoga Park, CA is welcoming, clean and beautiful. The first step in her new-age healing project is a consultation in her NOW MedClinic, where she goes through a few questions to understand your basic health needs and provides you with a full body scan on her In Body Scan machine. During this process, Denise is looking for the root cause of your issues to determine the best way she can help you. She often goes the extra mile of offering to order your most recent lab work to truly understand what each client is going through and look for signs that may be easily missed by our primary care physicians.
After Denise gets a better understanding of your health needs, she creates a customized and personalized IV drip, and it’s time to enter the drip room. The energy in the drip room is truly incredible, and something I would highly recommend everyone get to experience. Some common reasons her patients come in for the drip experience are post COVID-19 relief, weight loss, jetlag, hangover, customized vitamin therapy and peptide therapy.
Once you’ve completed the drip, which takes about 30 minutes, you’re immediately feeling the results. But the treatment doesn’t stop there. Rather than sending you on your way feeling incredible, Denise has found a way to allow us to take a piece of the experience home with her customized take home kits. They are user friendly and allows her patients to keep up with their treatments in between sessions. Some of the common take home kit packages include Rejuvenation, Pain Relief, Serenity, Vitality, Cognition, Vaginista, and Amora.
What truly sets Denise apart from other IV companies is her true desire to provide personalized treatments for each and every one of her patients. Her passion comes from personal experience dealing with her own health issues, as well as her mothers. When Denise realized there was a better way to heal, without copious amounts of medication, she let her determination drive her, and she never looked back. The experience she provides is truly unique and can absolutely change the way the world views medicine and healing.
To get your consultation scheduled, you can call Denise directly at (323) 800-8442.
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AWARD WINNING ARTIST & TEEN ACTIVIST HITHA
Forever RELEASED HER NEW SINGLE
This is the first single featured on Hitha’s highly anticipated album, FOREVER, slated for release on July 8, 2022.
‘Forever’ is a touching tribute to her father. Through this uplifting pop/EDM single, Hitha expresses the beautiful connection she has with her Dad. The lyrics capture the special bond she shares with her father. “‘Forever’ is a message dedicated to my dad, a special person in my life. ‘Forever’ is for all daughters to celebrate and pay tribute to their fathers who have been there for them unconditionally” says
HithaProduction of this track is stunning and brings together the pop with EDM/dance. With beautiful messages, collaborating with LA renowned producer Krunk-A-Delic, this single highlights dad-daughter love.
Hitha strives to create music focused on teenage issues, Women empowerment, self-respect, and justice for all. Her recently released single ‘WE ARE WHO WE ARE’ sheds light on many issues embedded in society.
With many awards for her recently released single ‘We Are Who We Are’, Hitha continues to grab headlines. This 17-yearold California artist is emerging as a powerhouse with her own unique style of music. Hitha has come too far on her own and has complete ownership of her masters, distribution, publishing, and brand direction. With both her incredible talent and caring activism, Hitha is a beautiful role model for all ages with a bright future ahead. Hitha is having conversations regarding future course and is now open for a music label partnership.
Visit www.officialhitha.com, and connect with HITHA on Instagram and Spotify for all her latest updates.
HITHA
Nisha Varma Makeup
Empowering Women One Face at a Time
By Hailey Ashley
Nisha Varma has always had a passion for helping people. She moved to the United States from India 7 years ago and has been passionate about using the tools she has, make-up and hair styling, to help uplift and empower women around her. She has loved doing this ever since she was a young girl, and ultimately, that is what has inspired her to create NishVarma Makeup. While she was growing up in India, she was a trained classical dancer, she always loved doing make up on her friends. And eventually, turned it into a career by word of mouth. She got her first job doing bridal makeup 10 years ago, and from there was offered several opportunities to show her talents. When Nisha came to the USA, she followed her dreams and stayed focused on her passion. With hard work and dedication, she received a call from fashion week in 2016, and was thrilled. From this point on, her work spoke for itself, and she was able to get many more opportunities in America. Because she was put down most of her life, she found a way, through make up, to feel good and worthy, and she wanted to pass along her newly found self-worth to those around her. With the help of her mother’s endless support of her dreams, she found a way to turn her talents into a tool she now uses to inspire women and help them build confidence within themselves. Now start step in our colorful media family as a Model. And she not stop her self… so welcome to our new girl NANCY on the city. One of Nisha’s best friends, Nancy, who is a single mom and independent woman, has always dreamed of being a model. Due to her upbringing, she was never afforded that opportunity – until now. Nisha has decided to take Nancy’s hand and help make her dreams come true. Nisha believes that God always gifts those who deserve it, and believes that Nancy is one of those people, because of her good soul. Nancy recently completed her MBA, studied IT, and is now the newest member of Nisha’s colorful media family as a model. New Girls In The City: (Nancy Nancy) Nisha believes that all women are beautiful, inside and out, with or without make up. She wants to send the message that make up is not created to cover up who you are, but to help enhance your beauty to feel more confident, and comfortable in your skin, and to see our pure beauty. Her advice to aspiring, young, entrepreneurs is to find what you love - and go for it. She says, “don’t let others negativity, or criticism hold you back, and don’t listen to those who tell you that you cannot succeed because of external factors like looks”. In the future, Nisha hopes to take her skills to the next level, by working in Hollywood on movies, television sets or for runway models. We have no doubt that she will be a huge success and are excited to follow her along her next journey.
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Photo by Carmelita
Nov. 1, 2021 awards were presented to ladies whose acts of kindness were acknowledged by the Global Society of Female Entrepreneurs on behalf of Kindness Day in Newport Beach. Due to the fact that one of the honorees, Carmelita Pittman had suffered a broken foot and unable to attend the celebration, her friend, Rosalyn Kahn represented her at the event and kindly brought awards to her home.
Rosalyn is seen seated at the dining table where she enjoyed a home made meal by Carmelita who promoted her wellness knowledge by serving a healthy meal.
The prestigious awards included the trophy from GSFE ( Global Society of Female Executives), a certificate from the Beverly Hills chapter of the GSFE by founder Robbie Motter, a certificate from Janice Hahn of the County Board of Supervisors, and Certificate of Recognition from California Legislature Assembly member Cottie Petrie -Norris
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From the left, Carmelita Pittman, founder of The Rose Breast Cancer Society 501.c3 non-profit org, Rosalyn Kahn, professor at Santa Monica college, TV host of "Living Your Best Life" Photo by Jerry Pittman
