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Things Are Getting Better It’s time for our nation to elect a leader. I am sure I share the same pains as many others when it comes to the political circus that has taken place. I am not one of the undecided. I made my decision for president long ago. It’s the same choice I made in 2008, President Barack Obama. I support him and encourage every reader and supporter of Huami Magazine to do the same. His challenger hasn’t did anything to convince me to change my vote. President Barack Obama has the toughest job in the land. He has accomplished a great deal with little or no support. I personally believe that our President has great ideas, and a clear and definitive plan for our country. No, everything that he promised hasn’t happened, but not because he lied about doing it. The challenge for him has been constant and unwavering resistance from his opposition. We must vote this year, and it is more important now than in 2008. President Obama has brought our nation out of the ruins that former President Bush created. We are no longer fighting a war. Our troops are coming home. Jobs are slowly being created, but that is still progress. He stands for the rights of all citizens. President Obama represents the future face of the United States.

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We are no longer just black and white. The United States includes Asians, Latinos, and any one else that can obtain citizenship and wishes to pursue the American dream. This is the land of free and President Obama represents the opportunity that everyone deserves as citizens. What impresses me more is the fact that even as he endures the senseless assaults, his character remains intact and impressive. Our President has proven that he will go to bat for each of us. Let’s repay him by casting our vote for President Obama. Exercise your right and do your part to ensure that the United States of America remains a place where all citizens have the opportunity to prosper.

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Chef Cordell says that he is love, action, progress, and upward movement in motion. Originally from the south side of Chicago and born to a middle-class family, he has only one sister. He was very fortunate to attend some of Illinois’ top elementary and high schools, those being Ted Lenart Gifted Center and Whitney M. Young Magnet High School. Cordell also attended college before enlisting in United States Air Force. He has worked in various fields, including sales, plumbing, and others, but finally settled on his heart’s true desire, cooking. “I’ve been cooking for about 20 years. My parents taught my sister and I the basics, and I just followed it from there,” Cordell says. “I focus on accentuating healthy foods and eating via cooking classes, public speaking,

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Shaunesi Melvin Women Wear Pants Too Inc. no longer exists, SHAUNESI does however. She is a woman determined to empower single mothers and women to find self worth and inner strength. Her goals are to help them deal with life after adversity has gotten the best of them. She is the voice and face of Women Wear Pants Too Inc. Women Wear Pants Too Inc. ™ is a 501 (c)(3) non profit organization enriching the lives of women, single mother’s and domestic violence survivors. Founded in 2010, his foundation promotes Women’s Enrichment within the community. “We will directly connect with Women, Single Mother’s, and Domestic Violence Survivors in a positive way to impact their lives, and the people’s lives around them,” she says.

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ina Tate is a dancer. She is a serious, professional dancer. From classical ballet, to modern, to tap, to jazz, to African dance to Brazilian. She is well skilled in them all. The Akron, Ohio native has received years of formal training and instruction from some of the best colleges and universities offering dance training. She boasts an impressive resume showcasing numerous performing arts positions she has held, including being one of the inaugural members of the Carolina TopCats - the official cheerleading squad of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Tate has also performed for well-known actress, dancer and choreographer, Debbie Allen. It’s obvious she knows her craft and is exceptional at what she does. For the past seven years Tate has been excitedly engrossed in growing and living her dream. In 2006, encouraged by the love and patience of her husband, Jamie and two sons, Avilon and Aviel, she followed her dream and opened her very own professional dance studio – The Pointe Studio of Dance. The Pointe provides dance training for ages twoyears-old to adult. Tate maintains a staff of well-qualified, professionally trained dance instructors and volunteers that assist and make the studio the success it has become. The Pointe provides a wide range of opportunities; from those seeking to become professional dancers to those individuals who just love to dance and take the classes for recreational and exercise purposes. Nevertheless, Tate is simply excited and passionate about sharing her love of dance. “We understand not everyone will or would want to become a ‘PrimaBallerina’ but we strive for excellence in whatever our client’s dreams are,” says Tate. “I’m probably too passionate about what I do if there is such a thing. I’m the type that won’t quit until it’s right. I strive for perfection with my studio and being great just isn’t enough for me. I work very hard and I’m always thinking of what I can do next,” she says. What drives her is making opportunities for children so that they can shine and being able to see the transformation that takes place when they grow, come out of their shell, has a new look of self-esteem all over them and starts loving who they are inside and out. Tate affectionately states that is her ultimate goal and doesn’t consider her job being done until this is accomplished. Tate believes in a strong technique-based training for all of The Pointe’s students. She says that ballet is the foundation for all dance training. It paves the way for tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary and for every other dance style. Unfortunately, she says most dance students would prefer to skip the ballet introduction and preparation, unless they seek to be a ballerina, and jump directly into the more “fun” dance styles. “Some students just don’t understand that it’s that foundation that you need to be successful in this dance world,” says Tate. “It takes a lot of discipline. That’s why many kids don’t stick with it. I teach them — you don’t have to love it, just learn it. That way you can go into any technique and be successful.” Tate says her students are surprised to know many hip hop artists and dancers have classical dance background and training, including ballet. The Pointe classes incorporate all types of dances. It is important for Tate that all students are at least introduced to the different dance styles so that they or their parents can make an informed decision should they decide to focus on a specific type. Although classes are offered based upon skill level, no prospective student is ever turned away from the studio. Tate says no matter what, everyone will fit in somewhere. She absolutely loves the fact that what she offers is something that many youth and adults alike are not frequently exposed to. It’s an opportunity for individuals to step outside of their norm and experience a new art form. Continued on next page

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Continued page 9 The Pointe continues to flourish and experience phenomenal growth, to Tate’s delight. However, at this successful stage it’s something she can’t believe almost never happened. “I am only in business because of my faith in my father, God,” she says. “I put my trust in man twice to start my career and needless to say, it failed both times. It wasn’t until I stepped out on faith, scared and alone, to open my studio that God showed me that I could do all things through him, no matter how insecure and unsure I was of myself.” With those insecurities behind her, Tate decided she was equipped to provide so much more. When students join The Pointe family they will receive technical, structured classes, along with other life lessons that will help cultivate the inner man as well. Tate believes in dealing with the whole individual. She encourages and teaches the students about healthy eating and living, correct posture and various other topics that when performed, will ultimately produce more confident and skilled dancers. Tate wants all her students to be successful despite what style of dance they choose to pursue. Many of her students have gone on to become very successful, having been invited to programs from the likes of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. While The Pointe serves all cultures and ethnicities - Caucasian, African American, Hispanic, Latino and more -Tate believes her niche in Greensboro is to provide more opportunities for the underserved African American dance student. Accordingly, the studio has become known for taking many well-known musicals and transforming them into all dance productions, of which Tate partners with Robin Rich McGhee. For the last four years The Pointe has produced an amazing, completely all dance version of the 1970s classic The Wiz, which originally featured the late Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. All dance sequences are choreographed by Tate and her assistants. The production has become a popular field trip for many Guilford County Schools. Additionally, The Pointe introduced Cindy and the Glass Slipper-an adaptation of Disney’s Cinderella-honoring and commemorating the life of Whitney Houston this past summer. Some of the schools have already inquired about this year’s production schedule, which will be held March 1 and 2, 2013 at Harrison Auditorium on North Carolina A&T’s campus. Tate is motherly proud of all of her emerging, confident and skilled dancers. So proud that she enthusiastically awaits every end of term recital. Ballet, African, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop - The Pointe brings them all together, in their signature pink and brown, for a yearly recital and performance for the entire community to enjoy. “The recitals are different themes each year. We did Broadway last year and it was great. The community supports us at our shows pretty well, but would I like to see more people support our children? Of course. We are still babes on the block and I think the word is getting out about how professional and fabulous our dancers are and how entertaining our recitals and dance productions have become,” she says. The recitals are held at Harrison Auditorium as well. The next recital is scheduled for June 1, 2013. However, each year’s themes are kept under tight lock and key, so patrons will just have to sit in anticipation for a few more months. Rest assured it will be well worth the wait. Whether it’s classes, or community awareness projects, there is always something going on at the burgeoning studio. “We perform all the time in the community so hopefully people will begin to open up to THE POINTE!” says Tate. Students deemed to have exceptional talent and work ethic may even be invited to become a member of The Pointe Company, which spends considerable time doing community events and activities. Last terms dance class had an average of 100 eager students and Tate is looking forward to all the new exciting events, paths and productions that lie ahead. h Continued on next page

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“We understand not everyone will or would want to become a ‘Prima-Ballerina’ but we strive for excellence in whatever our client’s dreams are”. Gina Tate Owner & Artistic Director The Pointe! Studio of Dance 4609 West Market Street Greensboro, NC 27406 (336) 292-6949 www.thepointestudioofdance.com November/December 2012

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he styling team of Burlington’s premeir hair salon promises their clients a grand experience. In addition to enjoying the comforts of a warm and inviting enviroment, everyone is treated as family and provided with the best service possible. and Grand Finale Hair Studio, located at 200 Graham Hopedale Road, opened its doors for operation in 2005. The first thing to come to mind when asked about her life as a professional hair stylist, Latonya Harrelson says ‘boy, how time flies!” The owner of Grand Finale for seven years, she says she gets the same feeling of happiness today, as she did when the doors of her business first opened. A native of Caswell County, Harrelson enjoys her roles as business owner, stylist, wife and mother. She has enjoyed a professional career that has lasted for 15 years. After graduating from Bartlett Yancey high school, she attended Carolina Beauty College and finished with her license to style hair in 1995.

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“Being a only child, God blessed me with my husband Roy. Together we have three children — Makayla, Kennedy, and Payton,” she says. She lives her life in a manner of which she hopes her kids will look up to and see as a decent example of what hard work and dedication can bring. She finds inspiration in God and believes that by putting Him first, everything else will follow. Harrelson says she loves being a professional stylist because of the flexibility in her schedule as a mother, wife, and business owner it provides. “I love to meet new people. I love making them smile by providing them with a look that brings out their natural beauty,” she says. Even with the challenges of owning and operating a business, Grand Finale has evolved into one of the premier salons in Burlington. This is a true representation of her leadership and the dedication and abilities of the entire styling team. Continued on next page

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Continued from page 16 Harrelson encourages everyone to chase their dreams. She hopes that her salon will continue to grow and offers a warm and inviting atmosphere to any professional stylist who may want to join the Grand Finale team. Nathaniel Evans is a native of Baltimore, MD. After making the transition to North Carolina, he enrolled at Alamance Community College and received his cosmetology license there in 2011. He says that he always knew that he would someday be a professional hair stylist. Since the young age of 14, Evans has been sharing his creative abilities with family and friends. “Often times, my cockiness and confidence have been misunderstood. I believe that I must exude confidence as a stylist. Doing so will make my clients feel confident about themselves also,” says Evans. He pulls in inspiration from many of the

Nate Evans Stylist/Make Up Artist 12 Years

“Often times, my cockiness and confidence have been misunderstood. I believe that I must exude confidence as a stylist. Doing so will make my clients feel confident about themselves also” Nate Evans people who encouraged to pursue his dreams; ultimately landing him in a the role he leads today. He specifically acknowledges his mother, grandmother, and great-grandfather for providing him with a foundation of love. It’s his uniqueness and that separates him from other local stylist. “I love to make people feel happy about their image,” he says. When he is not in the salon, Evans spends his spare time singing at many churches in North Carolina. Evan’s advice for others is to “always put God first. Through Him, all things are possible!” God has truly blessed Julia Herbin. Not just a professional hair stylist with 23 years of continuous service on her resume, she is also a student, teacher of her craft, and instructor. To be successful in her career, Herbin says it’s very important for her to remain current on the latest trends and changes in the hair industry, and to give back. This is accomplished by

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attending conferences and seminars. It also includes her providing her students with more than is listed in their manuals such as tutoring and conducting mock hair shows. Herbin also volunteers her service to cancer patients by providing them with custom wigs. A native of Gibsonville, she grew up in Burlington. She says she loves to make people look beautiful and bring out their natural beauty using the gifts that God has blessed her with. She obtained her professional license from Alamance Beauty College and immediately began to share her gifts and talents. She says her mother, Irene Herbin had the biggest impression on her. “I used to watch her color her hair when she was younger. I also watched her press and curl hair of children in my neighborhood,” says Herbin. It was these experiences that convinced her that she would be a stylist one day. In 1999, Herbin was certified as a

“Remember to always project a professional image of yourself. You are the way you project yourself. Choose the career you love and you will never have to work a day in your life” Julia Herbin cosmetology teacher with the state of North Carolina. Herbin says she receives confirmation when she is blessed to see her former students accomplishing their goals. The most valuable lessons she offers is advice. “Always project a professional image. You are the way you project yourself. Choose the career you love and you will never have to work a day in your life,” she states. Some of the services she offers include weaving, cutting, and coloring. She says in the future she would like to only train students for the state board exam, and train teachers in a learning center. She also hopes that Burlington will one day see the creation of more schools and opportunities for aspiring stylist. h

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First Lady Edna & Bishop George W. Brooks Mount Zion Baptist Church of Greensboro, Inc.

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n 1975, 37 years ago, Bishop George and First Lady Edna Brooks were settling comfortably into their marriage of seven years (of course, being a bishop and first lady was nowhere on their radar). The learning curve associated with parenthood was beginning to straighten and level out. Their son, Kevin, was a rambunctious four-year-old. The couple was still glowing from the arrival of six-week-old baby girl, Keva. George was soaring up the corporate ladder and finally breaking through the financial ceiling for which he had been working so diligently. Additionally, he announced he had accepted his call to ministry, which was almost immediately followed by his initial sermon just a few months later. If that weren’t enough the growing family had just recently become first time homeowners. By all accounts the Brooks’ were busy, but doing quite well. The year was exciting and scary at the same time. So many changes; so many firsts; so much in store to come. It wouldn’t be long, within the next few months to be exact, before the family would experience another first. The enterprising, yet extremely unseasoned, young minister was asked to pastor a well-known, albeit, struggling and divided congregation whose fame was spread nationally and internationally. The proposal was quite a surprise. “It was transformational to say the least and chaotic to say the worst, says Brooks.” The ink was barely

dry on the young minister’s license and he was asked to lead a congregation. It must be a mistake? A mistake it was not and he accepted the opportunity. Never one to be deterred by the unknown, he was up to the challenge. It was a David verses Goliath situation, but Bishop Brooks was vehemently determined; sure of his calling an unwilling to be defeated. “I didn’t know how to run a church. I didn’t know anything about church culture, other than what I had seen, but that was from a distance,” he says. “I was a neophyte at best. It was like being thrown in the middle of the fire, but I knew God did call me to do this and to be the leader of this congregation. Why would they trust someone who had no experience except it be ordained by God?” With a reserved yet resounding quietness, First Lady Brooks agrees, “he was who God had chosen.” The parishioners of Mt. Zion Baptist Church were looking to Brooks for leadership and leadership is exactly what they received. Over the course of 37 years, Bishop and First Lady Brooks, the self-proclaimed farm boy and country girl, have gracefully and humbly shepherded and lead the church from a congregation of no more than 35 members to a membership with well over 5,000. They spent considerable time and effort developing youth leaders and pastors in a time when it was not very popular. However, it has never been about the numbers for Bishop and First Lady Brooks. From the very beginning, they were far more interested in developing and meeting the needs of the current church members rather than meeting a membership goal. Yes, there have always been plans and strategies, but they were always careful that the plans and strategies never usurped the authority of the Holy Spirit. The preached Word of God has always been the main focus. “We have put forth a lot of effort to teach the Word, and when you teach the Word, it will help you with your everyday living,” says First Lady Brooks. “It’s not enough to just feel good on Sundays. You need the Word throughout the week to help you after you leave church-that’s what we’ve tried to teach.” Many years ago she coined the phrase, “The Word works, when you work the Word.” It immediately caught on and has become an unofficial mantra for the Mt. Zion members and a definitive testimony that in every situation there is a Word, but the Word has to be applied. It also became a leaning post for the couple especially during the early, lean years when the path didn’t seem very clear and moments of doubt, misunderstanding and miscommunication inevitably crept in. The Word of God gave them instruction for how to handle every situation, and there were many along the way. There were times when they didn’t see or hear God and the only thing they could rely upon was His Word. They were all lessons teaching the faithfulness of God. Both agree it’s like a seed planted in the dirt. Nothing is seen on the outside. It looks like nothing is happening; like prayers aren’t being heard; but on the inside there are all sorts of miraculous things happening and eventually a sprout will be seen on the outside. The lessons Bishop and First Lady Brooks have learned have been invaluable and life changing. But it’s not just their lives which have been affected. They have endeavored to affect everyone they encounter for the better; always leaving someone better off than they were before. “Our goal has been to reach the whole man, not to just preach on Sunday, but to help with everyday living. God put that into our hearts,” says First Lady Brooks. Under the Brooks leadership, the church has successfully partnered with many nonprofit assistance organizations and established its own emergency assistance program, Helping Hands. But that’s only one of many ministries and programs that have bloomed and blossomed under their humble leadership. The significant and consistent growth of the church is a testament to their faithfulness to the ministry. Members know that Bishop and First Lady Brooks stand on the foundations of the gospel - the love of God, trusting God, obedience to God, the power of God, honoring God, honoring family, strong leadership, and empowerment. They are not just words that sound good to recite. As rare as it may be the couple truly does live their lives according to these Biblical principles. Continued on next page

Continued from page 19 Bishop and First Lady Brooks have always been hands on, approachable and touchable. They have lived extremely transparent lives before their parishioners and agree they have shown the good, the bad and the ugly. In fact, for the past 37 years they have never had an unlisted telephone number. It has always been important to them that members feel connected with them as their leaders. During the stages of Mt. Zions’s significant growth, Bishop Brooks would purposely attend choir rehearsals and deacons meetings and youth classes and the like. He wanted to know what they were teaching and discussing so that he could incorporate their ideas into his sermons, all in an effort to allow everyone the opportunity to paint a part in a bigger picture-to give ownership. How important is salvation? “Two words come to mind, relationship and communication,” says Bishop Brooks. “When you think about it you’re going to heaven based upon a relationship-your relationship with Christ. So if He sets the premier example of how we are going to be with Him, then that translates into how I should act or be with the people. It’s not about me, because if it’s about me then where does that leave you. You can’t push a chain, you have to pull it. You have to pull people to where you are through communication, through love and through vision.” You have to pull the best out of them, he says. Without a shadow of a doubt, Bishop and First Lady Brooks have “pulled the best” out of Mt. Zion members and stretched them and pushed them to become more, to do more and to dream more. They feel they have accomplished what God called them to do at and for the ministry. They have

“When you think about it you’re going to heaven based upon a relationship-your relationship with Christ. So if He sets the premier example of how we are going to be with Him, then that translates into how I should act or be with the people.” Bishop George W. Brooks

successfully taken the church from a place of obscurity to a place of spiritual maturity, impacting beyond Sunday morning through education, through marriages, through community involvement, through scholarship and they’ve helped people see from a different perspective. Bishop Brooks likens it to when the shepherd comes to rescue a lost sheep, he puts him on his shoulder and when he does that the sheep no longer sees from the low level, but he has a shepherd under him who can help him see higher and distances that he could not previously ascertain. “My job is to help change their perspective,” he says. “I think we’ve been faithful to what it is God called us to do, and we are moving out of the way for the next leader.” He says if he didn’t believe that he wouldn’t be willing to retire. As proud parents Bishop and First Lady Brooks are excited to watch Pastor Bryan and First Lady elect Debra Pierce take the helm and transition and launch what God has given them for the next generation. They both agree it’s like watching a child grown and mature. “When a child is born you never really know how that child is going to turn out. You pour into that child all the things you think will help him become responsible, help him mature, help him become effective in life and help him make a positive difference in the environment in which he is placed. To us that’s what this whole 37 year journey has meant.” h

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Customer & Communication Make no mistake – we appreciate the opportunity to service you, the client. However, to better serve your service requests, it is imperative that you consider the many aspects of a barber/ stylist’s schedule. As you represent being our number-one priority, we need your help to maintain a maximum level of professionalism when it comes to exceeding your grooming expectations. Though different salons have established their own set of “etiquette rules” we have outlined a few of our own that speak across the board. Show Up For Your Appointment – On Time We understand that things happen. If you will be 5-10 minutes delayed, give us a call. Beyond 10 minutes, it is best to reschedule. As barber/stylists, our schedules remain tight and we must be prepared to honor the service of our next booked appointment. Your time is our time! If you are habitually late or do not provide a courtesy 24-hour cancellation, do not be surprised to be assessed a no-show fee. Do understand that your no-show slot may have caused your professional the opportunity to fill your spot. Yes, it is your appointment, but it is their livelihood. Don’t Try To ‘Squeeze’ Your Way In Be mindful that showing up more than 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment can cause a disruption in your barber/stylist’s schedule. Beyond the interruption of an ongoing consultation, your premature arrival also prevents ample time to clean and prep for your appointment. In addition, exercise respect for your professional’s time. Attempting to talk your stylist into a last-minute or “in between clients” service request is absolutely unreasonable. Such requests prove inconsiderate, impede schedules, and show a lack of respect for your professional’s personal time. If you are always pressed for time, please book for services well in advance. They will appreciate the courtesy and you will definitely benefit from it! Family & Friends – Indeed we love them but we don’t look forward to a ‘family reunion’ that too often accompanies the ‘entourage’ Be courteous of your professional stylist and the barber/salon establishment. Please keep all guests at a minimum when attending your appointment. Space can be limited & visitors along for the ride can very quickly cause overcrowding. And without question, keep all guests out of working spaces. These areas have been designed to provide a service not a hangout. Additionally, unless your child is receiving styling services, please arrange for childcare outside the salon, and definitely inside! Be informed that the establishment is a place of business. The professional must exercise a degree of safety at all times. The styling area must be maintained, tools managed, and products properly handled (some of which may contain chemicals that others, especially children, should not directly come in contact with.) Your safety is a priority! Haggling vs. Tipping We much prefer tipping rather than haggling. Among many factors, your professional’s price setting is determined by space rental, products/tools investment, ongoing education, and profit for sustainability. Consistently insisting on price reductions displays a lack of value for your barber/stylist and is an indication that the service request exceeds your budget. On another note, though it is not required, it is appreciated when offered a tip for services well done! A tip also provides a show of appreciation and stirs encouragement as the stylist strives to become better in their craft. Of course not every service rendered will prove ‘tip worthy’, but those that do, don’t hesitate to give generously.

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Barber/Stylist About-Face As much as we insist on interacting with punctual and time-considerate clientele, all the more reason that we must exhibit punctuality as professionals. We set the stage concerning the kind of customer base we service! If we are habitually late attending to our scheduled appointments, we should not become frustrated with our client population who arrives 20-40 minutes early or late simply because they are attempting to “keep up” with our impromptu schedule. Your customers deserve better and so does your business! Not only are we in the styling/salon industry, we are the industry! The moment we book an appointment, we have entered into a business contract. A binding agreement has been made. The client has agreed to show for a scheduled service and you – the professional – have agreed to render that service. However, once you break any part of that agreement by arriving late, or worse not at all, you have made that agreement, and eventually your reputation as a competent barber/stylist, null and void. It’s easy to speak on the part of a client, but how challenging when we have to put ourselves in check! We must keep an open dialogue with our customers. Though we, too, experience unusual circumstances at times, we must be quick to communicate a reasonable solution to benefit both parties. As with any partnership, broken communication leads to broken relationship. And relationship is key in our business! If the client isn’t happy, we are not happy because a happy customer is a paying customer. Our clientele but, more importantly, our provided skill is our livelihood. We must invest in our talents and equally maintain a generous show of respect for our customer’s time and investment in us. Once your client is in the door, be quick to acknowledge them and their business with you. Provide an ear as a confidant, but more earnestly as a sought-after professional. Be quick to listen as you settle into the service request. You are the professional but the customer has to walk out the door with the end result. No matter your number of accolades, licenses or certificates, if you are unable to heed your client’s request, those displayed plaques represent a reflection of you alone and not your vested skills. And do be conscious of time spent on the phone while rendering services. Business is business but your first priority should always be to provide your client with the best service possible! Coupled with providing exceptional service, you should additionally strive to ensure a sanitized workspace clear of debris and unsupervised guests. Again, you set the stage. You are your business. You set the standard for your failures and successes. But our wish to you – as should be to yourself – is long-lived professional and personal success!

Members of the Professional Barber & Cosmetologist Business Forum are pictured from left to right: Yolunda Smith, Arnold “A.D.” Day, Lisa Patterson, Clyde Brown, Regina Rudolph, Shelia Jenkons, Sherelle Wofford, Tamica Fuller

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William Waller The Dynacon Event Center

he Dynacon Event Center and Multimedia Venue is second to none compared to other area facilities. The state-of-the-art center provides more than 10,000 square feet of functional, elegant, upscale and professional meeting or entertainment space for virtually any indoor event imaginable. Located on East Wendover Avenue in Greensboro, North Carolina, the upscale event center has brought life, energy and vitality to an area that has historically been failing economically. Approximately eleven years ago, Dynacon Center owner, William Waller purchased a building to be used as a workshop and warehouse. Waller was, and still is, a general contractor, so the building provided the perfect space for his construction needs. He says, initially the building was completely empty with concrete floors and metal wall structures, obviously a shell of the grandeur it now boasts. At one point Waller arranged for at-risk-youth and prison inmates to work part time on obtaining their GED while learning the construction trade part time by working on his warehouse. As the building began to take shape, Waller noticed he was becoming inundated with requests to utilize his building for various events. He allowed many to use his facility and thereby made a conscious decision to fully renovate the entire structure, envisioning a place for complete professional event management. He said if he were going to build an event center he was going to do it to the best of his ability, built with the highest standards and offering the best in the latest technological advances. That building that provided so much for so many has ultimately become known as the popular and professional Dynacon Center.

As soon as patrons walk through the main entrance of the Dynacon Center they are immediately taken aback. Elegance and professionalism are understatements. The main entrance leads directly into the Palladium Room, often referred to as the ballroom. Roughly 5,000 square feet, the Palladium Room can be tailor fit for any event. It’s perfect for entertainment shows, plays, weddings, receptions, conferences and the list goes on and on; as far as the imagination can fathom. The main ballroom is flanked by smaller, yet equally as charming, rooms, ideal for intimate dinners, club meetings, VIP areas, corporate training and seminars. Awestruck visitors will be hounded by a nagging curiosity to take a sneak peak at the upper level amenities, which can be seen from the main floor. Atop the stairs, meeting areas are thoroughly positioned to the left and the right forming a virtual semi-circle of customizable meeting space. The amenities are enumerable. Individuals and organizations have the option to rent the entire facility or pick and choose areas that best suit their needs. Boasting a state-of-the-art sound system, each area can broadcast different sound options simultaneously throughout the entire center. Event planners, photographers, caterers, florists, bartenders, they are all available through the center for all event needs. The Dynacon Center provides all these great amenities and more at a much lower rate than its local competitors. “We’re not going to bog you down with a whole bunch of rules and regulations and charges,” Waller says. “I look long term at everything. What we have found is if you come here and do an event, you’re going to come back. I build long term. I would rather make a little less if I know I’m building a relationship with you.” Although Waller has the task of making sure the center is professional and accommodating, he admits he doesn’t worry about filling the space consistently throughout the year. As a matter of fact, he says he has never had to spend any effort-time or money-on advertising. He says the facility speaks for itself. “Our objective is just to get you to come over here, and then usually we don’t say a word because we don’t have to. We just let you walk around,” says Waller. “Someone may come in here just to do a reception, but when they see the facility they almost invariably change their minds and want to do the wedding and the reception here.” Waller sees such instances on a daily basis. Like the day a soonto-be bride stopped by the center just for curiosity sake. He reveals that once the young lady saw the impeccable facility, received a price quote with the included amenities, she immediately returned to the event center she had reserved only 30 minutes prior, cancelled her reservation, withdrew her deposit and happily returned to the Dynacon Center to make her complete wedding arrangements. In addition, her wedding planner, also engaged to be married, made the same decision to book with the center. Those type instances are what keep the Dynacon name consistent throughout all the Triad’s local communities. It’s the people who reserve event space, have a wonderful experience and share it with others who continue to propel the event center and make it one of the area’s most sought after venues. However, not only is the center the go to facility for individuals and organizations across the triad, but the country and the world. It’s local organizations like the James B. Dudley High School Alumni Association, Gold -N- Girls, North Carolina A&T State University, and local Presbyterian groups. It’s national groups like Warner Bros. and many national recording artists who routinely utilize one of the three recording studios housed in the Dynacon facility. The center has become the meeting place for all cultures, ethnicities, religions and even political party affiliations. The beauty is that all individuals and groups seem to feel right at home and fit in. From black tie affairs to hip hop concerts to business seminars to cultural events to children’s plays. The center welcomes them all and has the capabilities to successfully meet their needs.

“We are a multicultural events center, and I think that’s very important. We probably have eight to ten immigrant groups that have their festivals here,” says Waller. “From Nigeria to Sudan to Latin America, it’s gorgeous; because they come in here with their native dress and foods and it’s just a beautiful thing. We cover the gamut of society. Quite frankly we provide it all at low or no cost for those people or groups working for good causes. All those people spread the word through the community that there’s an event center that’s a lot more than just a place to have a party.” Indeed the Dynacon Center is a place for much more. While the event center offers a plethora of accommodations for all events great and small, Waller says it’s not about renting space; rather it’s more about the people and providing them an opportunity to make memories and build relationships. Relationships in which they can trust that when an event is hosted at the Dynacon Center excellence will ensue. h

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Living Healthy How common is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is estimated to affect about 4% of men and 2% of women. In one study of people over 18 years of age, obstructive sleep apnea was estimated to develop in 1.5% of people per year over the 5 year study. It is probably more common than either of these numbers because the population is becoming more obese, and obesity worsens obstructive sleep apnea. More shocking is the estimate that only 10% of people with obstructive sleep apnea are currently receiving treatment and many patients with sleep apnea remain undiagnosed.

Some groups are more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea. Men are more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea than women before age 50. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is estimated to affect about 4% of men and 2% of women. In one study of people over 18 years of age, obstructive sleep apnea was estimated to develop in 1.5% of people per year over the 5 year study. It is probably more common than either of these numbers because the population is becoming more obese, and obesity worsens obstructive sleep apnea. More shocking is the estimate that only 10% of people with obstructive sleep apnea are currently receiving treatment and many patients with sleep apnea remain undiagnosed. Some groups are more likely to develop obstructive sleep apnea. Men are more likely to have obstructive sleep apnea than women before age 50. After age 50, the risk is the same in men and women. Among obese patients, 70% have obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea worsens in severity and prevalence with increasing obesity. Among patients with heart disease 30% to 50% have obstructive sleep apnea, and among patients with strokes, 60% have obstructive sleep apnea. A recent study

estimated that 14% of NFL football players and 34% of NFL linemen have obstructive sleep apnea. African-Americans have a 2.5 times greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea than Caucasians. In India, 7.5% of males have obstructive sleep apnea. Chinese males have a 4% prevalence and Chinese females a 2% prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea. This is interesting because the prevalence is similar to American Caucasians, but the Chinese population is generally smaller and less obese than the general American population. Therefore, something besides obesity must be the explanation for obstructive sleep apnea in the Chinese population. We do not understand the reasons for these differences, but studies are ongoing to better define the risks. The prevalence of sleep apnea in nonobese and otherwise healthy children younger than 8 years old is somewhere between 1% to 3%. Obstructive sleep apnea may develop in children of all ages, even in infants. Prematurely born infants are at a higher risk to develop sleep apnea. h Info provided by Medicine Net

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Donna Walker: Triad Fashion & Art Expo

The Triad Fashion & Art Expo was created by J-Walk Productions to help bring awareness to Domestic Violence in a positive way. Our J-Walk family got together with sponsors T.J.Maxx, Triad Lanes, Triad Stage, Nico’s Restaurant and independent sponsors Ernest Bennett, Danielle Malanga this past September to help raise money for Piedmont Family Service. It was a night of fun and excitement while bringing awareness to such a serious cause.

Awesome performers like the group C.K.B and rapper Zack came all the way from South Carolina to perform. Also spoken word artist from radio station 90.1 Josephus III came out to perform a fabulous poem about Domestic Violence. First time poetry speaker Mrs. Kat performed a domestic Violence poem dedicated to a good friend who lost the war to Domestic Violence. Singers Jerlin Jackson, Justin the Beloved and dancer Laneese Chantal performed from their hearts as they came together to bring awareness to Domestic Violence. The entertainment didn’t stop there. Local rap artist Madvilla, C.Pitt, Phlo Deli and rapper J-Flame performed also. Fashion designers Venice Williams, Charisma Flows, Lottie and young Miss Koury - who is just in the 8th grade, showed off their fabulous new designs. J-Walk models did an outstanding job modeling T.J.Maxx and other designer’s clothes. Triad Fashion & Art Expo will be a yearly event that will be dedicated to Domestic Violence. h

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Ladies of Beauty host Fashion Show

Down Through The Years “70’s, 80’s, 90’s, & 2000’s”

The Ladies of Beauty Mentoring Program produced their first fashion show on Sunday, September 23rd. Titled “Down Through The Years”, the event showcased members decked in vintage attire from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s. Lead by program founder and director Miss Sonya, Ladies of Beauty is a mentoring program designed to teach life skills to young ladies in middle and high school in Greensboro NC, and surrounding areas. Ladies of Beauty helps young ladies who exhibit low self-esteem, lack of peer interaction, and motivation. The ladies are able to express their feelings, thoughts, and worries through workshops, mentoring one-on-one, and group activities. The program assists the ladies on how to suppress the obstacles in their lives by allowing them to express their vision towards their dreams. Several individuals provided Ladies of Beauty with their time and service to make the fashion show a success. Ritz Costumes, Sister Selling Socks, Soc Threads, Behind the Scene Event Planning, Mrs. Raynell Cole, Ms. Sunshine Williams, Prosperity Styles Hair Salon, and Anointed Hands Beauty Salon. Sonya says she is focused on impacting the lives of youth in her community by helping the young ladies achieve their highest God-given potential and making them better individuals and citizens. “I encourage the young ladies to discover their dreams, to believe their future holds endless possibilities and empower them to make it happen,” she says. Upcoming events the Ladies of Beauty will participate with include feeding the homeless at the Greensboro Urban Ministry in November, Triad Health Project Winter Walk for AIDS in December, their 2nd Annual Mind Body Soul 5k Walk/Run in April 2013. h

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arlos Russell and Sheila Jenkins had been mutual friends for many years before joining forces as business owners. Russell, the owner of Faith Cuts Barbershop and Jenkins, the owner of Faith Beauty Salon have compiled a talented team of professional stylist all under one roof. Jenkins compassion to help people echoes her ability to bring out the best in her team. Pair this with Russells professionalism and attention to detail, and the result justifies their rank as two of the best shops in Greensboro. Faith Cuts Barbershop and Faith Beauty Salon opened their doors in 2007. Russell says he envisioned a place where professional stylists could showcase their talents in a warm and inviting environment, where the presence of God exists. The barbershop is outfitted with six barbers. Faith Beauty Salon is decorated with four stylist. Collectively, they bring more than 40 years of experience and service to their industry. What makes the Faith family successful? Nothing but what they have relied upon since opening their doors. The styling team is as talented as they are diverse. Stacy Long loves to style hair. She is a native of Danville, VA and has been a professional stylist for 19 years. She attended and obtained her license from Artistic Beauty College in Danville. Since doing so, Long has seen many changes take place in her chosen profession. However she has remained consistent with providing her clientele with the highest level of service possible. She says that the role of a professional hair stylist involves more than curls and flat irons. “We help boost individuals self esteem. I love to see their reactions when I a finished with their transformation,” she says. Some of the services Long provides include healthy hair management, relaxed hair, cuts and sets, eyebrow waxing and individual lashes. She credits her mother with being a major influence in her decision to be a professional stylist. “She reminded me how I’d always had the ability to do hair even when I was a young girl. I really didn’t have a choice because I didn’t want her doing my hair,” says Long.

Stacy Long

Donminick Nichols has been a professional barber for six years. He is passionate about whatever he does, and strives to do everything to the best of his ability. A native of Greensboro, his favorite style is the Taper Cut. He describes himself as someone who works hard, but also loves doing it. He is always at the shop, when the doors open, and until they close. In his opinion, a barber is a artist as well. His canvas is his clients hair. By entrusting Nichols, he has grown into one the better barbers in Greensboro. He says he pursued a career as a barber because of the independence it offers and creativity involved. He also says to achieve success a barber, it requires discipline. “Barbering allows me to set my own schedule. I have realized that growth in this business is limitless and totally up to me,” he says. When Nichols is not cutting hair, he can be found playing his guitar. Debra “Peaches” Davis has been a professional stylist for over 23 years. She attend Leons Beauty School in Greensboro and has studied independently to prefect her craft. Davis says she’s had the opportunity to be a part of a Greensboro cosmetology association which gave her a platform for television hair and fashions shows. She currently does platform work for Carol’s Daughter Products at Macy’s (Friendly Center) in Greensboro and had the opportunity to work in New York and Atlanta GA. Davis specializes in hair weaving and is capable of introducing a wide variety of techniques — depending upon the need of the client. “I take great pride in my work, allowing the weaving to look natural flowing and beautiful,” says Davis. “I love my profession as a stylist because it gives me the opportunity to express myself creatively and enables me to meet a wide range of people making them feel beautiful inside and out.” Some of the services she provides are gorgeous roller sets, lock styles, natural hair, pressing, relaxers, designer haircuts, curls, body waxing and make up. Her love of hair inspires her to give each and every client her best work. Pam Harvin is best described as someone with experience. She comes from a long line of successful entrepreneurial women. She has been styling hair professionally for 23 years. She attended and received her license to style hair at La Jeans Beauty and Etiquette College in Jacksonville, NC. She has been a salon owner, a platform artist, seen her work published in several hair magazines, and has produced hair shows. Yet, Harvin says she gets the most gratification from seeing the transformation of her clients once they leave her chair. Her life and career has been impacted the most by her mother, Georgia Williams. “She always taught me to be strong, and to believe that I can do anything that I put my mind to,” she says. Harvin is very active in her community and church and volunteers her styling services to nursing homes, self esteem programs for young girls, and the annual Back To School Beautification Day with Influance Hair Care. Some of the services she provides in natural hair care, make up artistry, facials, relaxers, permanent weaves, cutting, curling, and more. Continued on next page

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Sheila Jenkins is the owner of Faith Beauty Salon. Just like other business owners, she has faced several challenges and hurdles. When she first opened, if anything could go wrong, Jenkins says it did. New equipment was delivered broken. There were electrical issues and she had trouble finding other stylist that would fit the plan she had for Faith Hair Salon. During those times, Jenkins says her mother was the reinforcement that helped her to carry on. “She believed that I would succeed. When I wanted to throw in the towel, she told me to continue. She says she loves to perform a service that gives a person confidence. Her gift as a stylist has impacted so many lives. Her sincere compassion to help others is only a testament for her life and faith in God. Jenkins graduated from James B. Dudley High School in Greensboro and received her professional license to style hair from Carolina Beauty College. She encourages anyone who has may follow in her footsteps to never give up. “If it is in your heart, then you should go for it!” Carlos Russell has been a professional barber for 16 years. After graduating from Southern Guilford high school in Greensboro he attended Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro. After leaving there, he attended Triad Barber School in Winston Salem and obtained his professional license in 1996. As the owner of Faith Cuts Barbershop, he opened the doors of his business on the 5th day of July in 2007. Russell says he decided to open a shop because he always had a desire to be a business owner. “I wanted to give other barbers the same opportunity I had. That was to work in a shop and lead others down a path of ownership,” he says. The first barbershop Russell worked at was United Barbershop under the leadership of Anthony Pettiford. “That experience taught me about the business and the dedication required to be successful,” he says. Seeing the before and after appearances of clients once they leave Faith Cuts is what Russell says makes his profession enjoyable. Each year, Russell and the rest of his staff volunteer their services by providing free hair cuts during a back to school drive geared by Influance Hair Care. Some of the products and services Russell provides are shampooing, conditioning, moisture lock, fades, tapers, Mohawks, and more. Appointments are available and encouraged, however walk-ins are offered whenever the opportunity allows.

Joyce Williams has been a professional barber whose signature is the inverted square neckline. Licensed for 12 years, her other specialties include hair moisturizing tips and skin tips. The instant gratification of her clients is what Williams says she loves most about her profession. She chose this career because of the added benefit of serving others. She describes herself as someone who is a servant by nature. That characteristic has also carried over into the barbershop for Williams. “Many careers don’t allow you to see the fruit of your labor immediately, but barbering does. I simply enjoy being a blessing to others, particularly young people. I adore rendering service to the living, the deceased, the healthy and the ill” she says. Some of the services William offers are facials, shaves, the most popular line of cuts, and more. She says she aspires to be a barbering Instructor one day. “Having taught in the public sector for over 20 years, I welcome the opportunity to combine my teaching practices with barbering. Georgina Warren has been a professional barber for 14 years. She attended and received her professional license from Winston Salem Barber School. She has always has a interest in hair styling but says it dwindled at some point in her past. She is committed to providing her clients with the best possible service. A devout woman of God, Warren says God allowed it to reside in heart once more and since doing so she has been allowed to meet so many wonderful people who have made a huge difference in her life. She says God is her inspiration. “He doesn’t see me the way people does. He looks beyond my faults, doesn’t ignore them but corrects me,” she says. Warren is also inspired by her husband, David Warren II. She describes him as a minister who also loves God. “Between God and my husband, I have the two best men in heaven and on earth,” says Warren. h

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It’s More Than A Meal, It’s Our Ministry By Lesia Boyd Photos by Mykel Media Company

unday Dinner Restaurant, Catering and Banquet facility began as a dream in the home of James and Lesia Boyd. Lesia had always dreamed of having a place where families could connect. A devout Christian, Lesia wanted to prepare a place for others to come and be ministered to with love, compassion and delicious food. For many years Lesia and James opened their home to their spiritual family. They provided a place for them to come every first Sunday of the month and enjoy fellowship, fun, and delicious food. “All were encouraged to bring anyone in their circle that needed hospitality and or love and they were welcomed with an abundance of warmth and acceptance,” she says. These ingredients would eventually serve as the foundation for what the Boyd’s now offer at their restaurant. Approximately two years ago, James, Lesia, Tyrone (their son) and his daughter, Arianna, began serving meals at Sunday Dinner. Sunday Dinner is open every Sunday from 12:00pm until 6:00pm. Sunday Dinner also offers catering on site and off site and offers family holiday meals for take out for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Just like they did in their home, the Boyd’s now offer that same love by preparing many of the entrees like Smothered Pork Chops, Fried Wings, Meatloaf, Lemon Butter Tilapia, Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potato Casserole and a very addictive Corn bread with Honey Butter. Their menu is complimented with many more soulful creations that make Sunday Dinner one the more popular places to visit after attending church on, Sunday. Lesia says God used so many people to bring their dream to life. “God’s favor caused so many people to give (pressed down, shaken together and running over) of their time, talents, resources and love,” she says. Even as times get tough and the strains of operating a business arise, the Boyd’s have relied on their faith and continue to do business as usual. Sunday Dinner hosts many events including pastor appreciations, church conferences, weddings, and birthday parties. They are also proud to sponsor monthly gospel dinner plays written and directed by Pastor Kevin Maxwell, City of Refuge Outreach Ministries and performed by Another Gospel Creation. “Sunday Dinner is made up of so many family members. When you come to Sunday Dinner just ask anyone serving you if they are family and I assure they will tell you they are,” she says. Sunday Dinner is more than a meal, more than a tradition, more than just our heritage, it is the Boyd’s ministry. “Sunday Dinner is a place where the Spirit of God dwells and where Jesus is Lord of all,” Boyd says. h

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