She Inspires Online Community Magazine Issue #4

SHE INSPIRES

SEPT/OCT ISSUE 2021

CLIENT - CENTERED CONSULTING SERVICES

THE BENEFITS OF SELF-CARE

KINKY KUSTOMZ HAIR & BEAUTY LOFT ARE YOU READY FOR COLLEGE?

AFSP - OUT OF DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK

NYS MONROE COUNTY LEICCEARLY INTERVENTION AWARENESS "PLAY DATE EVENT" Cover Model- Nechole Rapley Owner of Kinky_Kustomz Hair & Beauty Loft Rochester, NY

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THE BENEFITS OF SELF-CARE

Taking time out to care for yourself can remind you that your needs are important too.

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AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION Will you help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide?

The Out of the Darkness Rochester NY Walk is a special event that provides community, connection, healing, and hope for survivors of suicide loss and those with lived experience.

YVETTE BURKE DESIGNS Meet Yvette Burke a fashion designers with creativity & flair. She works on her own designs for new and original clothing,

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EIC MONROE COUNTY LEICC "IT'S A PLAY DATE"

Families and communities partners will gather to have some fun at Genesee Valley Park, while highlighting the critical importance of Early Intervention in the lives of our children.

C O N T E N T S

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Do you work in the field of mental health awareness? Would you like to share your knowledge to support others?

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TEEN ENTREPRENEUR "PITCH IDEA" CONTEST!

Pitch an idea for an upcoming magazine issue to She Inspires Online Community Magazine for the Feb 1, 2022 issue. Share your ideas, talents and accomplishments as a teen business owner and more!

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MELANIN, BEAUTY & YOU

Introducing Nechole Rapley, owner of Kinky Kustomz Hair and Beauty Loft, located in Rochester, NY.

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CLIENT CENTERED CONSULTING

Meet: E'Tiana Larkin, owner of Client-Centered Consulting LLC. Our mission is to help entrepreneurs overcome the challenges of setting up and building small businesses.

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SAVVY SISTER- SCHOLAR

Highlighting, celebrating and sharing education journeys from sisters in the community. It is a pleasure to collaborate with those who are passionate about education..

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BODY BEAUTIFULL APPAREL "Be sexy and classy at the same time".

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

SHE Bahiyah Graham/ E'Tiana Larkin / Ann Brantley-Jones/ Nechole Rapley / Yvette Burke / Tina Cummings/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention / NYS EIC Monroe County LEICC/ The Beauty Barr Advertising/ The Shoppe @ She Inspires

Thank you, Tina L. Cummings

Virtual Office - Rochester , NY

Website @ https://mstinacummings.wixsite.com/sheinspiresnewyork / Email - sheinspiresmagazine@gmail.com

CELEBRATING US ON EVERY PAGE.

Written by- Bahiyah Graham , Contributing Writer

THE BENEFITS OF SELF-CARE There are so many of us taking care of other people and other things to a point we forget about ourselves. Being a wife at 14, becoming a mother at 15, I never really knew what self-care was.

How could I when I was still a child myself. So now with me being 41 years old I’m just honestly beginning to TRULY understanding and practicing self-love. So many of us are now realizing and willing to accept this truth about themselves. On a day to day basis what is it that we all do, taking care of our responsibilities, being care takers of our kids, spouses/significant others, and sometimes our parents.

We’re taught that if we only focus in ourselves, we are selfish. Where do we fit that self-care in? Most times NEVER, let’s just be honest.

“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself and to make happiness a priority. It’s Necessary.” Mandy Hale

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I’ve learned that being selfish is not always a bad thing. I now know and understand it doesn’t mean I don’t love you less or you don’t matter because I’m taking a moment to take care of me. If I don’t take care of me, how can I take care of everything and everyone else. For me, self-care is just taking a small amount of time to love on me mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally.

What are some of the things you can do for self-care ?

Meditate and go within Journal, Express yourself with no limitations Cry… yes I said it cry. Release Vocalize self-affirmations Take a bath, get you a Calgon moment Go for a walk and Reflect Get your hair/nails done Get a massage Date yourself There are so many other things you can do but the most important part is just doing it. Take time out for you and be perfectly ok doing so.

YVETTE BURKE DESIGNS Yvette Burke hailing from Bronx, New York.

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Early Intervention (EI) is a voluntary developmental evaluation and services program offered by New York State and administered locally by the Monroe County Department of Public Health.

The County EIP is subject to NYS regulations

(see

State

for

more

information). EI serves children from birth through 2 years of age and their families where there is a high risk of delay,

a

suspected

delay

in

development, or a confirmed diagnosis of developmental disability. Evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility. A variety

of

therapeutic

and

support

services are offered to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. If a child is found not eligible, parents

can

request

developmental

monitoring.

For more information call 585 753-KIDS. https://www.monroecounty.gov/hdei

September 4th, 2021 9:30-11AM

AWARENESS MONTH

EARLY INTERVENTION

YOU'RE INVITED!

GENESSE VALLEY PARK

Families and communities partners will gather to have some fun at Genesee Valley Park, while highlighting the critical importance of Early Intervention in the lives of our children.

No registration required.

We hope to see you there!

Entrance at Genesee Street (Weather Permitting)

MENTAL HEALTH

What is mental health and depression?

She Inspires is in search of a mental health expert to contribute an informative article for our next issue.

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TEEN ENTREPRENEUR PITCH CHALLENGE! Pitch an idea for an upcoming magazine issue. A pitch succinctly and enthusiastically explains your idea. It should spark interest, be brief, persuasive and memorable. Takeaways are the uniqueness and/or advantages of your idea.

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MY COLLEGE EXPERIENCE My college experience as a twenty-seven year old, non-traditional student was overwhelming especially for a 9th grade drop out with an 8th grade education.

In 2007 I enrolled in Monroe Community College located in

After experiencing the ups and downs of moving to

a new state to start a new life, going through the motions

of

instability,

escaping

a

domestic

violence relationship, being released from jail on a two-year probation period and finally moving into Wilson Commencement Park. A transitional housing program

that

single-parent

"

strives

families

to

assist

transition

low-income,

to

financial

independence and personal self-sufficiency".

Rochester New York and graduated in 2009 with an Associates degree in Human Services.

Starting college later in life gave me more advantages than the typical 18-year old.

Maturity and motivation kept me more focused and my ambitions and family kept me invested in my education.

Attending Monroe Community College was more than a life changing

experience.

I

learned

about

myself,

the

community, my academic abilities and my path as a professional helper. I graduated with a 3.5 GPA which is something I never thought I'd see! Me on the DEANS LIST. College opened a world full of books, research papers, presentations, clubs, community internships, self-discovery and unforgettable connections with goal-driven people.

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Being

a

first-generation

college

graduate

represents

progress in my family and inspires later generations to further their education

whether it is trade school, college,

or a job readiness program. I am thankful for this journey it has

allowed

me

to

grow

as

an

individual,

build

my

professional portfolio, learn and teach as well.

Are you ready for your college semester to begin? got this!

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Meet: E'Tiana Larkin

Client Centered Consulting LLC

Contributing writer- E'Tiana Larkin

My woman-owned, black-owned business launched January 8, 2021, amid a global pandemic with the mission of helping one group of individuals, black business owners. Although I had been toying with the idea of starting a consulting business before COVID, I saw a great need due to the rise in individuals starting their own business while being quarantined.

So, “my why?” includes sincerely wanting to see black-owned businesses doing well and prospering. Often, individuals jump into business just to have the title of business owner or entrepreneur but they don’t necessarily understand that there is a significant amount of work that goes into starting and maintaining a business. Sometimes approaches can be very rushed, skipping research on marketing, operations, and customer service. Some tend to think getting a logo, a social media page, and an LLC constitutes being a business owner and that’s all it takes but it takes so much more than that. I am here to assist with the “more” because I’m so tired of hearing “See, this is why I don’t support black-owned businesses”.

This is where Client-Centered Consulting (CCC) can assist with business owners pain point(s). Our mission is to help entrepreneurs overcome the challenges of setting up and building small businesses. In other words, we allow entrepreneurs to focus on their customers while we take care of the rest. Our services include: - Business Plans - Website Design - Logo Design - Business Strategy Calls - Business Mentoring - Social Media Templates - Customer Service Assistance - Business Building and Planning Packages

Being a business owner has allowed me to connect with so many awesome individuals. I offer free 15-minute consulting calls and even if the call doesn’t result in the use of my services, I am flattered the person thought enough of me to reach out and seek my assistance with their business. Also, during these interactions I get to learn about the potential client’s services, and I will refer others to their business who are seeking their good/service. Another success of CCC is the education I provide to individuals. I love talking with business owners about processes and systems that can help their business. I enjoy being able to provide advice that takes their business to the next level. I get excited when clients explain to me how the information I provided to them has pushed them to get started. I am very passionate about business which is why I received my bachelor's and master's both in business administration. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to pass on the information I learned to others. Obstacles I currently face include facing a major transition period in my life. In May, I uprooted my entire life and moved to Charlotte, NC. I am now tasked with meeting new people and working to create brand awareness in a location. Fortunately, there are Facebook groups specifically for small business owners that have been instrumental in helping me to connect with business owners that are in the area.

Social Media has also been another challenge. I don’t enjoy having to be online posting and engaging with customers every day. However, I understand that it is a huge part of growing a business and reaching a broader audience. I also understand that more than three billion people around the world use social media every month.

Which makes it even more important when connecting with customers, increasing brand awareness, and boosting leads and sales. Eventually, I will outsource my social media but for now, I am working to stay current on updating my pages and using different platforms.

Overall, my experience in business has been one of continuous improvement for sure. Daily, I continue to learn, grow, and push myself beyond my comfort zone. I knew going into business wasn’t going to be easy, especially a business where you are teaching business owners who may think they have it all figured out. But it has been rewarding when you get to see the wins or see the results of the client finally launch their business.

Some of my future goals include, ultimately, having a team of individuals who assist with this work. If their vision aligns with mine, I know that many hands make the work light. Additionally, I would like to open a business center, where individuals could stop in and get assistance with their businesses, attend business-related workshops, use the space as a co-working space, or record for business promotional materials or podcasts. I want to be a resource for everything business, and I am committed to educating my community on all things business.

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— 'Empower yourselves with a good education, then get out there and use that education to build a country worthy of your boundless promise.'

~Michelle Obama HOME & LIVING

E'Tiana Larkin

Savvy Sister-Scholar

INTRO In 2019, I was working for RIT’s Gear Up Program, a college readiness program where I helped high school students in the Rochester City School District (RCSD) navigate their high school experience and form a post-secondary plan. As an RCSD graduate myself, I saw so many things in the field of education that I was not particularly proud of. It was then, I decided I wanted to have a bigger seat at the table in the field of education, so I applied to Canisius College’s online Master's program for Educational Leadership and Supervision.

Once accepted into the program, the difficult work began. I felt as if I had a learning curve because my background was not in education. Education was a second career for me. I struggled with acronyms and found myself researching terms on top of classes per semester, I was also working full-time, a mother of two teenagers, a radio host, and a partner. However, with all of this, I still managed to get all A’s for 3 semesters. Midway through the program, I was completely over it. I was not getting the support I needed from my field advisors and my passion for education was waning. This affected my grades and my work ethic. Toward the end of the program, I wind up failing 2 classes which were equivalent to flushing $4,000 down the toilet. I was at a point where I did not want to finish this degree because, in my last class, I would have to pay $2,000 out of pocket. After having a pep-talk with my now fiancé, he informed me that I would not get with him and become a quitter. So, I paid for the class and completed it with an A.

SAVVY SISTER-SCHOLAR

completing assignments to learn concepts. While taking 3

Administration, and in May of 2021, I completed my Master’s in Educational Leadership and Supervision. I thoroughly enjoy learning and being in the classroom and eventually, I do plan to obtain a doctorate. I was compelled to share my story because I was a teenage mother who had 2 kids by 21. I knew education would be the only way to change my situation. Therefore, I focused on building a life for my children and being someone they could be proud of. My advice to young people that I have worked with over the years has always been to invest in yourself and your future.

Whether it’s learning a trade, going to college, or even going to the military, do something that your future self will love you for.

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Currently, I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business

E'TIANA

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that I have worked with over

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the years has always been to invest in yourself and future .

Whether it's learning a trade , going to college, or even going to the military, do something that will help ypur future."

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""Celebrating our beautiful black minds."

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My name is Ann Jones. I am the owner of Body Beautifull apparel LLC. If you notice there are two LL in Beautifull because I am catering to the sexy thick girls and anyone who wants beautiful clothing. I currently hold my Associates in Fashion Design and Bachelors in Business Administration. Body Beautifull Apparel Exist for the sole purpose of creating a clothing line that's made of quality fabrics and great craftsmanship. I started this company because I am a full figured woman who was going to stores and not being able to find beautiful, trendy and fashionable clothing for myself. The fabrics were horrible and old fashioned. So I created a style that is slightly different from others. I do not want to shop in the same retail store where I have 50 percent of looking like another woman when you go out or even to church in the same outfit. I like to stand alone in my fashion and create garments for the woman who seeks the same thing. To be sexy but classy at the same time.

You can find me on all social media platforms FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok at Body Beautifull Apparel or my personal page Ann Brantley Jones. I can also be reached @ www.bodybeautifullapparel.com or go to bodybeautifull-apparel.myshopify.com

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"BE SEXY AND CLASSY AT THE SAME TIME."

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Hey, Friends, Thank you to those who read my first published magazine and asked for more. You gave me the courage that I could really do this.

Thank you to all business and brand owners who trust me with their advertising needs.

Thank you to those who continued to encourage me.

Thank you to those who shared, liked and followed SIOCM. Thank you to those who recommend it and continue to spread the word.

Thank you to everyone who contributed an article to inspire others, educate & to show your support.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support me as I am going into the 2nd year of publishing!

Thank you to the COMMUNITY! Love, Tina L. Cummings, Owner & Creator She Inspires Online Community Magazine