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Natural woman magazine contributors
Azizah Nubia Editor In Chief
Tammarah Overton Chief of Beauty & Fashion Gidget Hunter Allen Head of Photography Isis Swink Photography/Writer
Jazzy Sdlihc Writer Jeyone Sabir Photography Likia Chrisitine Stylist/Writer
Roy L. Hall Advertising Shanell Bowles Russell Creative Designer/ Make Up Artist Zephanie Garret Writer Photography by: Gidget Hunter Allen of GIDGETImages Model: LeeShanda Hodge Natural Woman Magazine December 2013
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Our number one goal is to inspire our readers with information that will enhance their lives. Through our pages we have brought you great stories of encouragement, inspiration, and how you can create the life you desire. We dedicate this issue to the women who make it their mission to not only enhance their lives, but enhance the lives of their families, communities, and world by utilizing their natural born skills, talents, beauty, and love.
Photography By : Gidget Hunter Allen of GIDGETImages
Natural Woman’s Top 10 are women who have been featured in NWM from this past year. The 10 goddesses chosen are women who speak their truth and make change in the world. They are all unique in their skilled crafts , but they all utilize their gifts to be of service to others to make the world a better place. The energy they bring inspire us all to become a better human being and live according to our truth. I pray that the year 2013 leaves you in peace as you walk fiercely into 2014.
Happy New Year Peace & Blessings Azizah Nubia @azizahnubia11
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Photo courtesy of Nicole Graves
Starting off our Natural Woman of 2013 countdown is Nicole Graves. She was featured in Natural Woman’s February 2013 Sensual Healing issue. Nicole Graves is working wife, mom and has successfully added juicing and healthy eating to she and her families lifestyle. This mother of 4 girls started juicing 2 years ago, when a friend suggested she do a 15 day juice fast. Amazed at the results Nicole opened herself up to the wonderful world of juicing. Nicole now has a growing Facebook following of over 3,000 where she shares the wonders of juicing with the world. Since doing her interview with NWM, Nicole has released her new Free Juice Recipe E-book titled The Sweeter the Juice. The e-book can be downloaded at her website www.thesweeterthejuice.com Being passionate about juicing and the amazing health benefits, Nicole has made it her mission to help others use this approach to improve not just their body but their entire wellbeing (mind, body and spirit). Fueled by her own strong family values and a desire to promote health and wellness through juicing, she founded the Sweeter the Juice LLC, where she aims to teach, mentor and motivate people to live a healthier, more enriching lifestyle. Be sure to read Nicole’s interview in the Februarys issue of Natural Woman Magazine featuring an exclusive interview with R&B Superstar Tamia www.asknaturalwoman.webs.com
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Coming in at the number 9 spot is world renowned Sensual Strength Training Specialist Makeda Voletta. Makeda was featured in our February 2013 Sensual Healing issue. She shed light on the healing qualities of using Jade eggs . Her work has impacted the lives of many women not only through her work and knowledge on how to keep your body sexy. But her work in sexual education and the use of Jade Eggs has transformed and healed women on so many levels its absolutely amazing.
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Makeda currently travels conducting her Sensual Strength training workshop she also started a series of online classes on using Jade Eggs. Be sure to connect with this warrior goddess as she continues her work in helping women worldwide open to their natural sexual selves. Connect with Makeda Voletta via-FB , Twitter, & Youtube.
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8 Next in our count down at number 8 is Ayida Honor. Ayida is definitely a woman to watch in the coming 2014 year, she is on fire and we expect hat fire to continue to blaze over into our hearts by the work of this Queen.
Photo courtesy of Ayida Honor
Featured in our November issue of Natural Woman Magazine . Ayida is a Jewelry designer, cook book author, co-host of “Positive Relationships” a internet series where she co -host with her husband Lenon Honor. On top of all of that Ayida has started up her new cooking show that also co-star”s her husband and their gorgeous 5 children. This powerful family are just beginning, we are sure to be seeing more of Ayida and her empire in the coming year. Be sure to read our past issue of Natural Woman Magazine to get the scoop on Ayida www.asknaturalwoman.webs.com . You can also visit Ayida on her website at www.ayidahonor.com and catch her on FB & Twitter.
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Photo courtesy of JuDee Brown-Burns
Coming in at number 7 is Comedienne JuDee Brown-Burns. JuDee was featured in our January 2013 Healing through laughter issue. There she discussed with Likia Christine how she overcame her struggles and created a new reality for herself. Since her interview JuDee has been to the Apollo, she has opened for Katt Williams, she is still hosting her Wild out Wednesday’s at the Funny Bone in Newport, Ky along with doing stand up comedy all over the country with her Team Funny Oh. And did we mention she even got hitched!
This comedienne with a purpose started Team Funny Oh , with the OH standing for healing in comedy. In my experience, I put Ohio. “ My vision to get a group of Comedians together in the Ohio area. We will my clients at ease through laughter. When link up as a team to get our names, and our they are in situations that are grim, in those work out there. We will be known as a brand of comedy that is dedicated to self cases laughing touches them improvement and empowerment, and betpsychologically. Which in turn aides in the tering ourselves as a whole. We aim to make healing process.”~ JuDee Brown-Burns a noise that will make people know Ohio, in a positive (and hilarious) light. We have tremendous talent in our State, so people will have to pay attention.
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Be sure to read JuDee & Likia’s conversation by visit our magazine archives www.asknaturalwoman.webs.com
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anything without faith. “If you don't have faith you'll starve” ~Nicole Willis Coming in at number 6 is Nicole Willis. Nicole was featured as our cover model for our January Healing Through Laugher 2013 issue. In addition to being a model Nicole is a business owner of Party Sitters LLC. Nicole has a love for children and understands why kids just need to be kids. As a mother Photography by: Gidget Hunter Allen of GIDGETImages of three, she understands the quality and care parents and guardians look for in a sitter. She also understands how hard it is for adults to share their time between caring for their children and having fun at an event. So she set out on a quest to find a solution that would benefit everyone, especially the children... Party Sitters! Nicole finished as one of the Top 14 Entrepreneurial Candidates in Cincinnati's African American Chamber of Commerce's Shark Pool, featuring Daymond John (founder of FUBU and self-made multi-millionaire) from ABC's hit series Shark Tank. 14 Be sure to check out Nicole’s interview with Azizah Nubia in our magazine archives at www.asknaturalwoman.webs.com
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5 Gracefully coming in at number 5 is Plus Fab Fashion’s creator Ouma Tema. Although featured in 2012 we had to add this queen. Featured in Natural Woman Magazine’s December 2012 issue. Ouma shared with Tammarah our Chief of Beauty & Fashion the secret to her success. Ouma is an African Fashion Designer, for fuller figured women. Her fashion brand is called PLUS-FAB *not just the right size* Ouma reminds us that “Staying true to your craft and talent is always important. Trust yourself enough to stand out. God will always uplift you in all challenges. There is a greater need for us to also know and acknowledge that not everyone is going to like and appreciate what we do, we just need to concentrate on those that support us and forget about those who chose otherwise. Photo courtesy of Plus Fab Fashion
“Refuse to be imprisoned by thoughts that don't let you be, your need for freedom is too great and your thirst for expression is unquenchable”~ Ouma Tema
Be sure to read Tammarah’s and Ouma’s conversation by visit our website at www.asknaturalwoman.webs.com Visit Ouma and Plus Fab Fashions at http://www.plus-fab.com/ http://www.plusfab.blogspot.com
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In at number 4 is the one and only Iyalosa OlaOmi Akalatunde High Priestess and Devotee of the Orisha, mother of 6, author, and revolutionary. She brought truth to the pages of NWM in her powerful interview with Azizah Nubia in the Spring 2013 Women’s Empowerment issue. Since her interview with NWM Ola Omi has been a busy women, as you can see she has been doing some modeling. She also released another book titled Raising Revolutionaries a guide to “un-schooling” your children. But that’s not all, OlaOmi also has a series of online Black Witch Craft class. Now this is not the witch craft that you would see portrayed on television or religious doctrine. It was a time in our past, when the term witch coincided with the title of a wise woman. With her online class OlaOmi share the ancient arts of being a wise woman and using your gifts to manifest your desires. To learn more or to read OlaOmi’s interview with Azizah Nubia please visit our website and read the NWM’s Spring 2013 issue. www.asknaturalwoman.webs.com
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“You have to follow your heart if you want true happiness.”
Photo courtesy of Molesey Know-Brunson
Coming in at number 3 is Molesey Crawford Beauty Queen , author, mentor and speaker. Molesey was featured in our Spring 2013 Women’s Empowerment issue. She inspires women by activating what she likes to call The Queen Code™. “Everything that we need to reach our fullest expression is already within us. We arrive encoded with who we’re destined to be. Our job is to decipher and unlock our Queen Code™.” -Molesey Crawford Through her seminars, mentoring programs, and countless newspaper, radio and television interviews, Molesey passionately teaches the keys to unlocking the Queen Code™. Molesey’s life story is characterized as a journey where limitations were replaced with possibilities. She shares that “our greatest work is to realize our highest potential. To believe that there is more to who you are, and to follow your heart to find the keys to your Queendom is a noble pursuit.” To learn more about Molesey Knox-Brunson, her seminars and her movement, “The Queen Code™”, visit her online atwww.TheQueenCode.com Natural Woman Magazine December 2013
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Mijon Francois owner of the Cupcake Collection is a name that Natural Woman Magazine will always remember, her story is one of the most inspirational stories of the year. Featured in our Spring Women’s Empowerment issue Mijon shared with Azizah Nubia & Tammarah Overton in a face to face interview, her story. She and her husband were both struggling entrepreneurs raising their big family of 8. Things got so bad that they had to live without electricity, then one night Mijon got an answer from God to bake cupcakes and The Cup Cake Collection was born. To finish the story please visit our site and read up on Mijon and her amazing story. www.asknaturalwoman.webs.com The Cup Cake collection is a jewel of Nashville. Be sure to visit The Cupcake Collection in per-son and online, they ship too. To learn more about the Cupcake Collection please visit their website at www.cupcakecollection.com
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1 The Queen of Natural Hair Isis Brantley has the number 1 spot in this year’s top 10. Isis has accomplished so much this year that we are looking forward to what this goddess has in store for 2014. Featured in both of our 2013 Fall issues, Isis Brantley has paved the way for the Natural Hair movement. With her 2013 Natural Hair Parade led by Superstar Erykah Badu in Dallas Texas, to her launching her new Naturally Isis internet radio show. Isis is now on the road teaching and certifying women and men as Isis Certified Hair Care Specialist , through her Ancestral Braiding Institute. If you are interested in taking one of her classes please visit her website atwww.naturallyisis.com/classes.html
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Photography by: Gidget Hunter Allen of GIDGETImages
How long have you modeled?: I started modeling approximately a year ago. What inspires you?:What inspires me is beauty. I remember growing up watching my mom put on her make up, fancy dresses and nice jewelry. I couldn’t wait to grow up and be able to dress up and be glamorous. What would you like the readers to know about you?: I would like the readers to know that I’m more than pretty face. I love to read, draw and most importantly I’m an aspiring Makeup Artist. To reiterate, beauty has inspired me and being able to enhance the beauty on others has inspired me the most. I hope that one day, I will be able to make women more beautiful all over the world!
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The Natural Woman’s 2013 Top 10 cover photo was taken in Harlem, New York at J. Hood Wright Park by Gidget Hunter Allen of GIDGETImages
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