J a c k so n E xpose’ Shannon Brown
Thomas Roots
Changing the Fashsion Empire
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Margarette Meeks, Esq. Cassie Hicks
6. SHANNON BROWN & THOMAS ROOTS 12. TANGELIA KELLY
ON THE COVER SHANNON BROWN THOMAS ROOTS Photography: William Hawkins
Business Mogal
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16. FRAGER MCCLINE Photographer
18. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Brilliant Businesses
20. SHANNON’S GALLERY Photo Gallery Of Shannon’s Pics
22. THOMAS’ GALLERY Photo Gallery Of Thomas’ Pics
24. RODNEY’S GALLERY Photo Gallery By Rodney McGee
26. HONEY & FRIENDS
In this issue I am featuring leaders in fashion and design such as Shannon Brown and Thomas Roots. Accomplished Entrepreneur Tangelia Kelly also showcases her skincare venture. Also check out In The Spotlight with Attorney Margarette Meeks and Cassie Hicks! Photographer Frager McMcline is also featured inside. And of course, check out Cooking with Honey and Friends too! by T E R R I
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
WORLD ECONOMY
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argarette Meeks is an attorney in private practice at The Law Office of Margarette Meeks, PLLC, with offices in Jackson and Greenwood, MS. Margarette’s practice areas include family law, election law, education law, simple wills, SSI & Disability claims, criminal expungements, real property, administrative hearings and driver license recovery. Margarette’s goal is to help her clients resolve their legal problems in a creative, practical and efficient manner. You may contact Margarette at margarettemeekspllc@gmail.com or by telephone at 601.714.2701. The firm’s website address is www.margarettemeekspllc.com.
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CASSIE HICKS assie Hicks serves as the Assistant C Director of Housing for USM/IDS housing programs and she has been
a housing advocate for safe, decent and affordable housing in the state for many years. She really has a passion for helping and if asked why she likes to advocate, she will say, “For those who don’t know how to seek out, we must help them reach out”. As an advocate, she has served Mississippi communities as a champion to populations that deserve successes and positive out-
comes and many have gained wealth through home equity. She has gained knowledge and experience in the housing arena as a result of networking and relationship building and she serves on numerous councils and boards, to include, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Advisory Council, BancorpSouth Advisory Councils, United Way of Southeast Mississippi Board and Area Development Partnership Leadership Alumni Chapter.
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CHANGING THE FASHION EMPIRE PHOTO WILLIAM HAWKINS
DYNAMIC DUO OF JACKSON Get ready Jackson for the fashion event of the year, A Midsummer’s Eve Fashion Extravaganza and Hair Explosion presented by Thomas Roots of Thomas by Design (Interior Motives Design Studio) and Shannon C. Brown of Laces by Lexi!!! The event will be hosted by Jackson’s own, Selena Johnson of the hit TV show Bring It on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the Mississippi Museum of Art at 380 S. Lamar Street Jackson, MS. Mr. Thomas W. Roots and Mrs. Shannon C. Brown have formed an amazing collaboration as business partners and now they have joined forces with this ultimate fashion experience! They are bringing one night of “New York Fashion Week” to Jackson. “We are bringing the fashion, the elegance and the style and creating an artistic pres-
BELOW Shannon poses with Thomas Roots.
entation with Mississippi flair”, says Thomas Roots. “We are also trying to bring something different to the state of Mississippi where our citizens can continue to have diversity and creativity in the area of fashion and entertainment,” explains Shannon Brown. The two
Two of Jackson’s most well known socialites have teamed up to form an amazing collaboration of style and fashion as they share their talents with the world!
who are dedicated philanthropists will donate a portion of the proceeds to their individual charity of choice. Tickets and Vendor booth are available at www.lacesbylexi.com and and the store location of 295 HWY 51 Ridgeland, MS.
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VIP tickets are $40, General Admission is $20, $25 at the door & Vendor booths are $75. There will be a VIP cocktail lounge for all VIP guest with hors d’oeuves prepared by Chef Nick Wallace of the Food Network’s Cut Throat Kitchen TV show, as well as VIP seating and event swag bags. The Red Carpet and VIP Cocktail Lounge will be from 6pm-7pm. The show will begin at 7:15PM. Furthermore, shopping on Vendor’s Row will be held throughout the entire event, beginning at 6PM and extended beyond the
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BELOW Glamour photo of Shannoin Brown
conclusion of the show. Furthermore, we will have a Hair Explosion featuring Uptown Hair Salon, Sonnacle’s Hair Gallery and High Maintenance Salon. This will be an event that no one should miss! Now this dynamic duo of Shannon C. Brown and Thomas Roots is individually known in their own right for their works and philanthropy in the city of Jackson. Shannon Cromwell Brown is the owner of Laces by Lexi, a lingerie and swimwear boutique located in Ridgeland, MS.
BELOW Laces By Lexi, Shannon’s lingerie and swimwear store in Ridgeland, MS,
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She is a native of Charleston, SC but has lived in Madison, MS for the past 11 years. She attended South Carolina State University (B.S Psychology) and Univ. of SC- School of Medicine ( M. ED. Rehab Counseling). Mrs. Shannon C. Brown has held the titles of Mrs. Madison America 2009 and Mrs. Madison County America 2010 and has competed in the Mrs. Mississippi America pageant with her
platform being elevating the self esteem of women. Coming from the counseling profession, Mrs. Brown has worked with numerous women who felt worthless due to physical, sexual and emotional abuse as well as other negative circumstances and hardships. “Some women find it hard to see beauty within them. I wanted to create an experience within
Laces by Lexi where women can embrace themselves and accept their differences, to feel confident and beautiful. An elevated self-esteem creates the foundation for success “says Mrs. Brown. The Laces by Lexi experience includes personalized bra sizing, plus sizes, lingerie parties, private after hour shopping, special bridal party shopping day and bridal registry.
ABOVE Shannon poses with her daughter during Salvation Arm Charity Event.
SHANNON’S FUN FACTS: •She has signature Butterfly models which are required to do community service projects focusing on women’s issues. •She has an annual Breast Cancer Salute of Honor Awareness Campaign. Laces By Lexi has worked with Matts House and Flower’s House Women’s Shelters, divisions of The Stew Pot, through clothing and food drives & Thanks-
giving Dinner . •Laces by Lexi has an annual Christmas Toy Drive for Flower’s House. •Last year’s fashion show, Destination Butterfly, hosted by Jennifer Williams of VH1’s Basketball Wives, helped to provide toiletry supplies for the Flower’s House Women and Children’s shelter. •Shannon is married to Dr. Samuel F. Brown & they have three children, Samuel, Alexia
CENTER: Shannon Brown poses with her models.
(Lexi) and Antonio. •Shannon is a member of Beta Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority INC., Madison-Gluckstadt Rotary Club, Counseling Ministry Leader of New Jerusalem Church and serves as Executive Committee Board member of Bella Donna Beauty Concepts Mentoring Program FOR INNER CITY GIRLS.
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FEATURING: THOMAS ROOTS, OWNER OF INTERIOR MOTIVES Thomas is a true Mississippi native-- he was born in Jackson and resides here today. After attending Hinds Community College and Belhaven University, Thomas knew luxury was his passion in every facet. From clothing, home construction and decorating, to small weddings, or celebrity studded events, he puts his best foot forward and always goes above and beyond for every client. His passion for life is bar none whether it’s interiors, weddings, or styling a client for that special evening. The passion that he has for luxury living is evident in how he brings himself to the table, always giving it his all, whether it’s a celebrity
ABOVE One of Thomas Root’s designs for an eloquent event.
BELOW Thomas Roots poses with his youthful looking mother.
client or a customer walking through the door. “Live your life to its fullest” and “Go big or go home” are two of his favorite sayings, and Thomas’s attitude towards everything that he does embodies these phrases perfectly. Thomas has worked with clients throughout Mississippi, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Louisiana, and more
for over 20 years. Thomas has had a host of celebrity client’s such as Oprah Winfrey, Shamar Moore, Morgan Freeman, Tavis Smiley, Aubrey Mathews of the Detroit Lions, and Fred McAfee of the New Orleans Saints and countless others. He has a incomparable take on mixing modern and traditional designs together to infuse that eclectic feel that so many desire in their homes today. THOMAS’S FUN FACTS •Thomas works with several philanthropic organizations in and around the Jackson area including the National Aids Projects, Cancer Walks, Mayoral campaigns, Baptist Student Union, Dress for Success, the Salvation Army, Stewpot, and countless others. •Thomas enjoys spending time with family and friends and entertaining. •Thomas lives by his own, personal slogan which
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THOMAS ROOTS
Live your life to the fullest . . . Live Big or Go Home. Photography: William Hawkins influences everything he does: “LUXURY IS A NECESSITY THAT BEGINS WHERE NECESSITY ENDS” Interior Motives Design Studio and Laces by Lexi are both located at 295 Hwy 51 Ridgeland, MS within the
old Merchant Farmer’s Bank building. Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 10am-6pm and Saturday 10-3pm. Store: 601-7909978. “Laces by Lexi….Where Elegance Meets Sophistication…”
Interior Motives Design Studio- “Where our Motives are Strictly Intentional”
ABOVE Thomas Roots poses in classy attire.
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“One of the first steps to becoming an entrepreneur is getting over your fear�
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Photo Credit: Alieva Agency
TANGELIA KELLY
SHE TURNED HER MARKETING BACKGROUND INTO A ENTREPRENEURIAL POWERHOUSE! Temikia Kelly Stone, MHSA, CPM “Author Kelly Stone” Tangelia is an accomplished skincare mogal with many credits to her name. You will learn more about this marvelous young woman.
Tangelia Kelly, a 32 year old native of Brandon, MS, is the daughter of Will Kelly, Jr. and Gwendolyn Harvey Kelly. She graduated from Brandon High School in 2000, received a Marketing degree from Jackson State University in 2004 and a Master’s in Business Administration from Belhaven University in 2006. With plans of becoming a higher education administrator, she is currently a PhD Candidate at Jackson State University for a Doctorate of Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Higher Education. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA, Kelly, a member of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc., has been honored with membership in the Golden Key International Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society and The National Society for Leadership and Success. In 2007, she found herself back at her alma mater, Jackson State University (JSU), where she climbed the career ladder as an Undergraduate Recruiter, Development Officer and an Associate Director of Annual Giving. While there, she was able to help develop JSU’s first social media recruiting initiative and direct the first annual giving program.
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RODNEY McGEE, Photographer Kelly’s accomplishments continued throughout her tenure at Jackson State. She went on to manage the first campus phonathon call center and created the first online giving challenge, social media fundraising strategies and electronic appeals at JSU. Even though Kelly was excelling in her role at JSU, she began to pray for new challenges to prepare her for the next stage of her career. Kelly knew she was called to “do more,” and she wanted to be ready to tackle the hills and valleys in the journey. In December of 2013, Kelly’s prayer was answered, but it didn’t come in an expected package. She was about to start working on her doctoral degree and a new dream career in marketing at a local hospital when she discovered
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ABOVE Tangelia displays her products at an event.
RIGHT Tangelia poses with Regional Director, Wendy Watts (L) and State Leader, Barbie Bassett.
her Plan B, Rodan + Fields Dermatology (R+F). “I had every excuse not to join Rodan + Fields when introduced to the business by Jayme Yates, a church member from Pinelake. I felt that I already had a lot on my plate,” Kelly says. “But after speaking with
Jayme and her mentor, Barbie Bassett, I quickly changed my view.” “I learned that Rodan + Fields was founded by the creators of Proactiv, a multibillion dollar brand with top earners making six figures a month.” Barbie Bassett, a Rodan + Fields consultant, was a great influence on Kelly joining
you’re in business for yourself but you are not by yourself. . .”
RIGHT Tangelia poses with her Business Partners. L to R: Christen Scott, Tangelia Kelly, and LeCourtney Harnes
Photo Credit: Sham Photography
when she did. When Barbie shared her list of activities and duties (homeschooling, teaching Sunday School, writing books, instructing college courses, sitting on boards, forecasting the weather for American Family Radio), Kelly’s list seemed small. “Barbie was able to retire from her career as chief meteorologist for a local television station and go back to do the weather whenever she wants because of Rodan + Fields. She also retired her husband,” Kelly says. “Bassett is a Lexus achiever and became a million dollar earner in the company in less than four years.” In late December 2013, Kelly took a leap of faith and became an owner of a global skincare business through Rodan + Fields Dermatology, which was founded by Katie Rodan, M.D. and Kathy Fields, M.D. “I was clueless about skincare. I had been wearing foundation since high school to cover my uneven skin and thought I would always have to. Now that I’m foundation free, I want to share Rodan + Fields with others and let them know that makeup can be an option and not a necessity,” Kelly says. “We offer products to treat
wrinkles, pores, loss of firmness, skin discoloration, dullness, sun damage, acne, blemishes, breakouts, sensitive, irritated skin and more.” After Kelly joined, she quickly earned back the money she invested. Additionally, she was able to pay off her car note and several credit card bills leaving her with just a mortgage and student loans. Kelly enjoys being able to operate her own business on her own terms where and when she wants. The business is completely online, which frees her up from the hassle of inventory and deliveries. “You’re in business for yourself, but you’re not by yourself. We have an excellent support system and access to the same nurses who’ve been with the doctors since they created Proactiv,” says Kelly. “I’ve also developed lifelong friendships with my business partners, Team SKINplicity. They inspire me.” Team SKINplicity has consultants all over Mississippi and in Memphis, Tennessee. Kelly’s goal is to have team members in every
state and Canada, which will allow her to continue helping others achieve the best skin of their life and redefine their financial futures. Her future goals include earning a free Lexus of her choice and becoming an RFx leader at the top of the pay plan. Kelly’s secret to success is keeping God first in her plans and depending on his strength and not her own. “One of the first steps to becoming an entrepreneur is getting over your fear. It could be the fear of failure, the fear of success or the fear of leaving your comfort zone, ” Kelly says. “Like my mentor Barbie Bassett often says ‘If you’re afraid, do it afraid’. You have to get out of your own way.” “And, finally, don’t be afraid to make sacrifices. It’s only temporary,” Kelly says. For more information on Rodan + Fields, visit Tangelia Kelly at tangelia.myrandf.biz or send an email to tangelia@ymail.com. You can also find her on Instagram @tangelia_ or by following the hashtag #TeamSKINplicity.
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Frager McCline Photographer Frager McCline Sr. is the owner / operator of a small but unique photography studio; Faith Production Studios, which is located in Itta Bena, MS.. He is married with three teenage children. He ispecializes in Lifestyle Portraits, Portraits for Seniors, Commercial Photography, and Fashion photography. Originally from Cleveland, MS, he grew up with a passion for picking things apart, analyzing why something works, what makes it go and so on. This passion led him to a career as a computer programmer/analyst. “In the midst of it all I’ve allways wondered what it would be like to be the one who can help others acheive their dream, goals, and visions.”
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“My faith in God is a key component that drives me to be passionate about what I do. I’ve learned that God has a plan for my life, and the only way for me to know that plan is to know him.” “Faith Production Studios, was birthed as a means for me to help my church, my family and friends. To capture those moments that will be forgotten with time, to allow my clients to ‘Experience’ that moment each time they see their images.” Frager’s desire is to be there for his clients, to help them experience the difference of having someone there, “to not just take pictures, but to capture that time in their life that may never come again and to be able to share it with the ones they love and cherish.”
My Faith in God is a key component that drives me to be passionate about what I do�.
Frager McCline Sr. Faith Production Studios, LLC 40500 Hwy 82 West Suite #117 (662) 385-3693 http:\\www.faithproductionstudios. com
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RIGHT Another Portrait by Frager McCline, Sr..
LEFT Classic Portraits created by Mr. McCline
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COOKING WITH HONEY
The Prefect Cornbread Muffins • 1-1/2 cups yellow cornmeal • 1-1/2 cups flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1 teaspoon baking soda Stir well now add • 4 tablespoon melted butter • 2 eggs • 1 cup milk • 1 cup boiling water • 1/2 cups sugar are less • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions Pour mixture into light oiled muffin pan Bake @ 350 for 16-18 minutes until muffins are a nice golden brown IT’S THAT EASY AND THEY ARE THAT GOOD! Honey and Friends is on Facebook!
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