WOMAN Spring 2020 Volume 6-Issue 1
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Women To Watch How To Know You’re In A Relationship With A Narcissist
Pg. 6 Dr. Rhonda
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Tips On Winning At Home Schooling
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Neah Rainey Pg. 15
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Spring Cleaning Tips In The Corona Virus Era Pg. 14
Boost Your Mental Health Pg. 17
Stay C.L.E.A.N During Covid-19
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Crystal Cooper
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Shanail Mitchell Her Story of OVERCOMING Sex Trafficking & Lupus To Build A
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How To Know You Are In A Relationship With A Narcissist On the outside of the narcissist can look like an angel but truly there is a demon within. He or she can appear to be the nicest person in the world and do things for you that would seem to say “ I really care about you”, but then you begin to feel your energy is being drained, you are feeling confused, you are doubting yourself and feeling very frustrated.
7 Red flags of a Narcissist: 1.They are self-centered
2. They are controlling and manipulative 3. They “love bomb” you fast in the relationship 4 They cannot take criticism 5. “It's” always your fault 6. They are emotionally unavailable and lack empathy 7. They are grandiose 6
Dr. Rhonda Woman To Watch
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Rhonda Smith is a Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Naturopathy, and a Certified Life Coach. She is the Owner & CEO of Renewed Health Care Services and Divine Core Transformation. Dr Rhonda has authored and published two books, “Stop The Storm Now, Rise and Walk Into Your Divine Purpose!”, and “Recognizing The Love Trap.” Dr. Rhonda serves as a member on the Board of Ohio ReEntry Program for Ex Offenders, volunteers at Dayton Correctional Institution for Women, and a member of the Dayton, Oh chapter of The Links, Inc. Dr. Rhonda’s passion is women’s health and restoring women to wholeness. In her current practice, she coaches women from abusive-toxic relationships. As such, she made the decision to go deeper and study the pathology of toxic relationships. As a result she trained with renowned psychotherapist Ross Rosenberg on the Human Magnet Syndrome model and was made the Ohio spokesperson to educate others on this emotionally crippling disorder. Later Dr. Rhonda became a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and is credentialed in Behavioral Health specializing in addiction. “I don’t look like what I’ve been through, and I have GOD to thank for that!”
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Smart Home Tips On Winning At Home Schooling Be Realistic It is easy to fall into the trap of unrealistic expectations. In the beginning parents may have a fantasy picture of the way things will be and may have a daily agenda in mind and are frustrated when that agenda is not accomplished. *To combat these unrealistic agenda take time to take a realistic looks at your strengths and weaknesses.
Reach Out We need each other. Thoroughly review your circumstances and if needed find outside solutions. For example, if you know that you are not familiar with math find a virtual way to connect with teachers; many provide multiple ways of contact. If the concern is feeding children who are home all day connect with school districts and other organizations that assist with food distribution for students. If other needs arise connect with school district for additional resources.
Set The Scene Create a comfortable learning space that is well-lit and organized. Use vibrant colors and surround with learning materials. This creates a mindset to learn. *Have all textbooks and work supplies to prevent wasted time.
Take Breaks Taking frequent mental breaks refreshes the most important asset that we have…our mind. Mental breaks can be taken every couple of hours for 20 minutes and consists of you and your children walking away from the desk to decompress. Breaks are shown to boost creativity and increase focus. It can be an outlet for excess energy in children and adults alike
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Crystal, let’s start with your story. Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into We’d love to hear how you got started the story – has it been an easy path and how the journey has been so far. overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome? I began this entrepreneurial journey about 10 years ago as a partThe biggest opportunity I’ve time entrepreneur. Somebody told me I realized is I can't expect to grow and was great at doing my makeup, scale my business, alone. As a and so I sought out opportubusiness owner, it important “Now I incorporate nities to do makeup for to know upfront what role the same strategies, other people. I am pretty you want to fulfill and good, but I understand the job duties that systems, and game that being a Pro Makeup entails. It is also plans that I used to Artist is not my calling, important to be build up my client’s it's just something I'm automated and know businesses...“ pretty good at. Fast what job duties should be forward, last year I earned my Masters. A month later I was laid off. With 15 years of experience in strategic management and human resource solutions, I was still let the hell go. I realized that companies ain't loyal to you, and they certainly don't owe you a thing.
delegated which will help business run smoother. We can NOT do everything ourselves and expect to have balance in our own life. Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Flexibility is most important to my success. Being able to adapt to what is I took this as a green light from God, as MY opportunity to go full-time needed, the current demands, and who in business. Trust, it has been a journey you serve is key to being successful. Take these Coronavirus times we are for sure, but so worthwhile. The sweat enduring as an example. If you have a equity, the tears, the wins, the solid product-based business, have you shifted network you make; I wouldn't have it your business around to market more of any other way. what is needed and selling right now like cleaning essentials, green products, or Now I incorporate the same strategies, systems, and game plans that just soap and body goods? If you have I used to build up my client’s businesses an ecommerce business, have you and corporations. I help small businesses looked at your vendors to see if you need to adjust where you obtain your thrive by helping them create their products from? You must be an action business operations. taker that adapts and approaches It's working out in my favor. changes with flexibility and a plan. 12
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Founder & Director of Operations of Cohesive Consulting which is an organization that serves clients globally; virtually. Cohesive Consulting strategically assist entrepreneurs and corporations by developing operational structures and leadership teams to scale and simplify business processes allowing more business with less effort from the owner. Cohesive Consulting assists with online business management, project management, business diversification, and implementation of automation. 13
Spring Cleaning Tips In The Corona Virus Era CoronaVirus (COVID-19) is a novel disease that spreads rapidly among close contacts (within about 6 feet) by way of respiratory droplets. Clinical evidence shows that this and other viruses may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. By disinfecting your home, you not only clean dirty surfaces, you also kills germs to prevent the spreading of infections. It is important to remain up to date on confirmed information regarding COVID-19.
Here are a few tips to not only clean your home, but disinfect your home allowing it to remain a safe place for your family.
Things to remember: *Wear disposable gloves. Gloves should be discarded after each cleaning. *As much as possible, an ill person should stay in a specific room and away from other people in their home, following CDC guidelines. To clean and disinfect:
Surfaces • If surfaces are dirty, they should be cleaned using a detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection. To disinfect cleanse with a bleach and water solution. Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily in household common areas (tables, chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remotes, handles, desks, toilets, sinks). Apply solution to hard surfaces, counters, and fixtures. Allow to sit a few minutes then wile clean with a paper towel. For soft (porous) surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes, remove visible contamination and clean with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on these surfaces. Laundry: If possible, launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely,
Don’t forget to wash your hands
Regularly throughout the day After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or
sneezing After using the restroom Before eating or preparing food After contact with animals or pets
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Rainey
Neah Rainey is a wife of 17
years to Rodney Rainey Sr., mother of 2 children Rodney Jr (16) and JaNyla (12),. She is also CEO of Sweet Rain Desserts, Founder of Team No Tears, Co-Founder of The Council of Extraordinary Women, Partner of NY Investments, Member of Powerful Women in Business, Community Activist - Advocate, Volunteer, and a woman of faith. She continues to expand her vision and brand.
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Neah
Neah’s journey began at Meadowlark Apartments where she created solutions to boost the moral of her neighbors. She created courses on understanding and building credit, managing food stamps, weight loss, depression, and more.Neah began baking due to the truancy level. On Fridays over 100 children would take a report showing they not only attended school but completed work and Neah would reward them with an overloaded dessert. After the 2019 tornadoes Neah was in the community every day. She fed countless, provided resources, paid for hotel rooms, and collaborated with friends that specialized in all areas of health and wellness.
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Meditate Meditation is the act of resting the mind and consciously focusing on a desired object or thought.
Boost Your
Mental Health
In this constantly moving world we must train our minds to slow down. While there are many types and methods of meditation the goal remains the same; increase consciousness and decrease anxiety. Meditation is a great time for prayer &/or affirmations.
Be Good To Yourself Take time out of each day to do something for you. This includes eating well, drinking plenty of water, exercise, and sleeping well. Be good to you and you will be good to others.
Limit Alcohol Consumption Alcohol depresses the Central Nervous System which causes mood fluctuation. It can also numb our emotions.
LAUGH Have you ever had a good laugh after a rough day? I mean yelling out loud, tear falling, belly busting laugh? Did you feel you notice that you felt better afterwards? Having a good laugh is fun, but it is also healthy.
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Her Story of
OVERCOMING Sex Trafficking & Lupus To Build A Spiritual Empire
Shanail Mitchell
Faith Coach & Mentor Shanail Mitchell is a motivational speaker, Lupus activist, and successful entrepreneur who specializes in life and health coaching. After battling Lupus for two years Shanail wanted to help people re-shape their lives and live healthy. She founded the organization FIGHT4LUPUS to help bring awareness to the chronic illness and help fight for a cure! Shanail is also the Co-Founder of ‘Girls United 4 Life’, whose mission is to help at risk children. Shanail serves as the Program Director for organization FailSafe Era, to help kids with incarcerated parents.
Shanail has been awarded countless awards for her continued fight for her community!
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Tell us about your experience with Lupus.
Tell us about your experience as a mother with sex trafficking.
As I was fighting for my life my About 8 years ago I was the top daughter overheard the doctors, saying salesperson as a Certified Financial Counselor. I usually worked overtime I might not make it. She instantly got from home and was always willing to scared thinking about how she would help others. One day the office called live without me providing for her. and asked me to come in to train staff. One day as she was on the internet, I agreed and headed to the office, not like all kids do, she was baited by a knowing that my immune system was group of individuals. A girl asking her did she want to make extra money. My compromised. One of the staff daughter was naïve, so she fell victim members had the flu and due to my and left home. compromised immune system, I became very ill resulting in After my daughter being diagnosed with the …..my mission is to bring pneumonia causing me to awareness to the Deadly left, I posted that she was be hospitalized for three Disease. To show that you missing on Facebook and can accomplish goals and asked the News to talk consecutive months. The dreams with the illness if about her, but the news medical staff told me that was no help “because she you are determined to they would have to left on her own”. She had fight and WIN! drain fluid from my an iPhone, but I couldn't heart, or I would die. trace it because they turned the locator I was given a 50% change of living. While hospitalized they ran many tests off. I thought I had lost my daughter while I was fighting for my life with after which the doctor came in and Lupus. said, ‘you have Lupus’. I know there is no Cure for lupus and the cause is unknown. My mission is to bring awareness to the Deadly Disease to show that you can accomplish goals and dreams with the illness if you are determined to fight and WIN! So, I started a foundation called FIGHT4LUPUS bring awareness to lupus and provide financial help to those battling with it.
I cried and searched for her for 7 days. I posted and people shared, but nobody reported seeing or talking to my daughter. I went to police and was told that after 7 days count her as gone or dead. I had faith, so I never gave up. I prayed non-stop. As the 7th day ended, my ex-boyfriend’s mother called and said my daughter was there and hungry.
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How are you and your daughter doing now? I trusted God to bring her home and He did. Safe, but damaged. She was in and out mental hospitals for years. All the while I still was fighting this thing called lupus that the doctors couldn't control. Now, years have pasted and my daughter is healed! She is a CPA, takes care of the elderly, and has an organization called ‘Girls United 4 Life’ helping to prevent trafficking. I am honored to be the Vice President.
What are RED FLAGS that you would tell other parents to be aware of?
1. Excessive and often hidden internet use.
2. Change in behavior at home and school. 3. Loss of interest in activities or hobbies.
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Woman To Watch
Tiffany
Wood-Countryman Fearlessly creative Artistic Writer, Community Advocate, Motivational Speaker and Millennial Mother, Tiffany Wood-Countryman, is the true definition of God’s redeeming favor. Although, the enemy has tried to kill her spiritually, mentally and physically, she is continuously triumphant and is taking over the kingdom of darkness with a vengeance. Tiffany is a graduate of Sinclair Community College (Dayton, OH) where she completed her Degree in Communication Studies. Along with serving as an accomplished Playwright, she is a Co-Host of the Podcast titled, 'Millennial Motherhood: Uncensored', a Co-Owner of 'Livin' The Dream Entertainment', and is the delighted wife of Terrence Countryman. Together, they parent two children (Terell & Gabrielle).
In the early stages of her trailblazing, she has already written, produced and presented three original works since her playwright debut on her birthday in October of 2018. Continuing the legacy of extraordinary and colorful writing, that has been passed down through her maternal grandmother and mother. Tiffany is projected to write, produce and present 25 original works by her 40th birthday.
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Stay C.L.E.A.N During Covid-19 Tiffany Wood-Countryman
It is no secret that the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19, has completely interrupted our lifestyles and daily routines. While adhering to the orders that our Government has established during this pandemic {Social Distancing}. Our public entertainment sources, gatherings, emotional outlets, employment, restaurants, self-care establishments, religious experiences, and schools have been stripped from us with no set date of their return. Although, we still have access to Social Media, Video Conference Calling and other communication mediums, there is still an uncertainty of what one should do to stay safe, productive, and occupied during this forced stretch of rest and isolation. I would like to suggest that we
STAY C.L.E.A.N. Covered:
It is imperative that we stay covered during this time. You can stay covered by remaining in the house as much as possible, wearing gloves while in public and washing your hands often. It has also been advised to take off your clothes and shoes as soon as you reenter your home and to shower immediately. We must cover ourselves and one another by adhering to these strict, admittedly inconvenient, guidelines so we may all remain safe and well.
Loaded:
It is important that we stay loaded during this time. We never know when it will be decided for us to go on a full lockdown and when we do, how long it will last. Unfortunately, it is safe to say that, the full lockdown is inevitable. You can stay loaded by making sure that you remain fully stocked on fresh foods, shelfstable snacks, non-perishable foods, medications, cash ($200.00 - $1,000.00), gas and anything else that is a private necessity for you and your household. Although, we should stay loaded, let’s not be greedy. We are all in this together and will need each other to survive.
Entertained and Engaged:
Say this with me, ‘TURN OFF THE NEWS!’ Yes, turn off the news. Too much negative and hopeless information can increase our anxiety, causing panic attacks and could lead to depression. Let us not waste time worrying and complaining. Instead, let us stay entertained and engaged. Enjoy this time and receive the blessing in disguise 22
Anointed:
Pray! Pray! Pray! We all have complete access to the one who does have control, and His name is Jesus. Stay in-tune and ahead of the curve by simplY communing with God. Not only will he reveal some secrets to you, but He will also keep you calm during this storm. Take rest in accepting that no weapon formed against you shall prosper, this includes viruses as well.
Near:
If this pandemic hasn’t taught us anything else, it has taught us that life can shift on us without any warning or proper preparation. Become and stay near to those that matter the most. Check in on your loved ones and your ‘strong’ friends. Check-in on the church mothers or the seasoned workers from your job. Communicate and stay vulnerable. This is not the time to allow the independent mindset to rule your emotions and decisions. Reach out to others and allow others to reach out to you. It is going to take the concept of community to survive this and come out stronger than before. Hopefully, this crisis will help us to remain connected, even after it is all over. If we all commit to staying covered, loaded, entertained & engaged, anointed and near, I believe that we will survive this mentally and emotionally! The greatest fight is not allowing our mind to be the devils playground. Refuse to allow boredom to be the vehicle that halts your personal and professional progress. You were amazing before this and you will still be amazing after this. Be encouraged, remain well and STAY CLEAN during COVID-19. 23
Budgeting Tips There is no secret or easy fix to budgeting. Achieving financial security in these difficult times requires sacrifice and self-discipline. You can’t put a price on the peace of mind that comes with knowing that you can provide for yourself and your family.
Here are a few tips to managing your budget during difficult times: Get Serious Many times we say we want to get our finances in order, but we don’t want to do the work that comes along with planning and record keeping. In times of crisis we must buckle down and do the uncomfortable in order to assure the wellbeing of our family and community.
Record Everything This is where the work begins. In order to create or maintain financial wellbeing we must collect data. This means writing down every outgoing funds (expenses), as well as, all funds coming in (Income). The most important and can be the most difficult is recording all the small non-essential transactions. Keeping a financial daily diary or scheduling time at the end of each day may help.
Cut The Extra & Save After you have collected data on your financial habits with record keeping now create a budge. Look for ways to save by decreasing or removing all possible luxury expenses. *Even if saving a small amount of money may seem insignificant, it will add up in the long run. That $4 mocha latte you have three times a week adds up to a whopping $624 in one year! 24
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