February 2018 Issue of Jackson Expose' Magazine

Jackson Expose’ Kakeyla SheriffManning and her Dynamic Family!

MAGAZINE February 2018

TUNDE’S BEATS

ATTORNEY YEMI KINGS Featured

Plus CHECK OUT DIANE JOHNSON, SELLENA HUNTER

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PAM CHATMAN, MELISSA BANKS AND LATONYA COLEMAN

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4. KAKEYLA S. MANNING 6. ATTORNEY YEMI KINGS 10. LATONYA MORTON 12. APOSTLE DIANE JOHNSON

14. SELLENA HUNTER 16. MELISSA BANKS 17. PAM CHATMAN 18 RODNEY’S GALLERY 20 HONEY & FRIENDS

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Kakeyla S. Manning Photography: Will Sterling Featured on the Cover is Entrepreneur Kakeyla Sheriff-Manning, Ower of Specialty Healthcare. Learn about her family and business.

Also featured in this issue is Attorney Yemi L. Kings. Attorney Kings is on the Defense Team for D. A. Robert Shuler Smith.

This issue also features Apostle Diane Johnson, Sellena Robinson Hunter, LaTonya Morton, Melissa Banks and Pam Chatman.

Check out Rodney Mcgee’s Photo Gallery and a new recipe from Honey & Friends!

Read and Enjoy!

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Kakeyla Sherrif-Manning Shares Nuances About Her Life, Business, and Dynamic Family

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ackson Expose’: Tell us about your upbringing and your family.

I was born and raised in Jackson, MS. I am the eldest of three girls who include Tera Sheriff & Tiffany Sheriff. We also have a step sister, Cynthia Brown, and brother Derek Brown.

We were raised in North Jackson on Plaza street in a three bedroom home. Our father was a very tall & strict man, but he worked very hard. He worked at Illinois Central Gulf at night.

While our mom was very meek and mild, she worked the morning shift at Milwaukee Electrical Tools. We were not the average black girls growing up in a predominately white neighborhood.

J.E.: What was it like raising a special needs child?

As a mother, my journey with a special needs child was extremely hard. My husband and I were very much in denial but I knew that in order to get the accurate diagnosis of Autism, (which people had been telling me about) was going to be very difficult. I decided to call my pediatrician to let her

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know I suspected my son may have autism. She made some very important calls to get us seen as soon as possible. There was a month long wait, however.

Then my husband and I received the devastating news that Thomas did in fact have a severe case of Autism. We were told he would never be able to read, talk, or do anything on his own. I honestly didn’t know what to do until I became informed about the groups that deal with autism and the amount of help there was concerning autism.

Jackson Expose’: What motivated you to start your own healthcare agency?

My experience with having a son with Autism was one of the reasons I wanted to start my own healthcare business. Plus I already had a passion to work with children who have special needs. Being an LPN at that time also made me want to provide a service for private duty nursing, particularly since I was providing the service myself. Last but not least, people would request my help with their own kids but I didn’t know how to help. But through hard work and determination I learned how to provide services for everyone from ages 0-99.

for these individuals as well as for my company known as Specialty Healthcare Nursing Agency.

I began mailing applications, getting t-shirts made, and car magnets. Anything I could do to get people to know my name. The most difficult part about starting a business is that people don’t know your new business name which means they are afraid of you and your new company. Old business names are what people are familiar with seeing, but it’s just like a new pair of shoes, if you keep wearing them you will soon break them in and get used to them. It was the same way with people getting used to my business.

Jackson Expose’: What Contributes to your massive growth today?

Kakeyla: What contributes to my massive growth today is hard work, dedication, and honesty. My mornings start usually by 4:00 a.m. and ending by 10:00 p.m. each night.

Every day is a new day. I go to bed every night determined to do better than I did yesterday.

Being an entrepreneur is very hard. It is not easy at all!

What contributes to my massive growth today is hard work, dedication, and honesty.

People don’t know about the hard times and when employees don’t show up for work and that I sometimes put my uniform back on and I too become a caregiver and a boss at the same time. People also don’t realize that I have a healthcare agency, an adult day care, a transportation company, and also a non-profit organization, Autism MS, that provides services state wide.

I also serve as a board member on a few boards. Which also means that I don’t have a lot of time for family and friends. That’s the part that makes me sad but God and family mean the world to me.

J.E.: What was it like when you first started your business?

My struggles in the beginning were not money related. Instead, the challenge was getting reliable and trustworthy employees.

Not only did I need individuals to put in applications but also I wanted them to have a passion

Kakeyla posing with her sisters Tera and Tiffany

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KAKEYLA S. MANNING’S Interview Continues

Jackson Expose’: Are you the only entrepreneur in your family?

I am not the only entrepreneur in my family. My sister Tera Sheriff is very smart as well.

She formally worked for JPS as a school teacher and she also was an employee for the FBI. But I needed her to quit her jobs. She was very hesitant at first. But one day I called her and asked her where she was and she said at her 3rd job, which was driving a school bus. I simply jokingly said: “Girl if you don’t get off that school bus and get over here to help me run my transportation company I will kill you girl.” So that’s what she did. After being under my wings she started a sister company named Specialtee Healthcare Transportation.

My Business is Specialty & hers is Specialtee which makes it unique but also signals that we are sisters. Last but not least my baby sister Tiffany who is an LPN, owns Attentive Healthcare, which is located in Flowood MS. She also provides Private Duty Nursing for the State of Mississippi and Alabama. She owns a T-shirt company ‘Twisted Epiphany Tees and Candles”.

Tiffany also thinks she is the prettiest of us all. But what she does not understand is that I am the oldest and she looks just like her big sister. But we all work from sun up to sun down. That’s what we Sheriff girls have been taught - not to steal, or kill for what we want

but to simply work for it. That is what we know how to do and that’s simply why we are entrepreneurs at our finest.

The Sheriff Sisters have made and will continue to make our family proud and legacy alive.

We are like a train, so move if you see us coming thru because it’s strictly business.

Jackson Expose’: What is your vision for Specialty Healthcare?

My vision for Specialty Healthcare is simply nothing but growth to the 10th power. Remember this was just a vision of mine years ago.

I want to have employees to want to work for me because of who we are and what we are today. Mistakes have been made along the way but now we are the new and improved. I am working on Specialty Healthcare Assisted Living Facility as we speak so please stay tuned.

J. E: What advice would you give to those who are thinking of going into business for themselves?

The advice that I would like to give other business owners who are just starting their business is to never give up and to remember everyday is a new day. Learn your guidelines, know your rules and regulations, and know everything about your business and if help is needed pick up the phone and ask for help.

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“It is better to risk saving a guilty man than to condemn an innocent one.�

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YEMI KINGS

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emi L. Kings is the managing attorney of Kings and Associates, LLC. Attorney Kings is a graduate of Lanier High School, Tougaloo College and received his Law Degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Attorney Kings strives to help his clients through what is often the hardest point of their lives. Whether it be a divorce, car accident or criminal case, Kings and Associates is here to help. Attorney Kings does not handle all types of cases, but focuses on three areas: Personal Injury, Family Law and Criminal Defense (Outside of Hinds County).

Attorney Kings is known for his charm and warm personality. He is also known as a fierce advocate when representing his clients during trial proceedings.

Attorney Kings is well respected by prosecutors, defense attorneys as well as members of the judiciary.

Attorney Kings says “When you hire me, you hire me. That means you talk to me, not a secretary or my associates.

I believe that it is important for clients to see and talk to the person they’ve hired.”

If your case goes to trial, you can rest assured that you will have someone fighting hard for you in the courtroom.

DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR D. A. ROBERT SHULER SMITH

When Attorney Kings is away from the office he enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with family.

Attorney Kings is also a licensed Real Estate Broker and serves as an Assistant Hinds County Prosecutor.

You can contact Attorney Kings at 601-831-6117 or on Facebook @kingsandassociates.

Also you can visit Kings and Associates for a consultation at 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Jackson, MS 39213.

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LaTonya Morton “Lady T”

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Urban Christian Artist LaTonya Morton, aka, Lady T , says that she once used her gifts and talents to glorify the secular world until she found Christ. Ms Morton says that she now uses her spiritual gifts and talents to glorify God thru music and ministry.

She is a part of a Urban Christian street ministry team known as “TEAM GO URBAN MINISTRIES” where a group of Men and Women of God go out into the streets and spread the gospel thru their musical gifts, dance, and ministry.

LaTonya is also a domestic violence survivor and advocate.

Her story is one that many young women can relate to. Her testimony is expressed mostly thru rap, spoken word, and worship. Her mission is to fulfill the calling that God has placed on her life.

That is a calling to go out and draw others to Jesus Christ thru Love, says Lady T.

LaTonya currently has an EP CD entitled “EARS HAVEIntro NOT HEARD” that was released Sept 2, 2017. Her hit single LET THE GUITAR SING is currently in rotation at local radio stations in Jackson Ms as well as over 50 radio stations across the nation. She considers herself to be an “urban” Christian Artist because of her hip hop background and her cultural background.

LaTonya says she doesn’t consider herself just a RAP artist because she says she articulates the Gospel message in her music in various ways.

Sometimes she feels like preaching on a beat, other times she may feel like praising and worshipping on a beat. One thing is for certain is that at ALL times no matter how she may feel she says she will ALWAYS uplift JESUS CHRIST in her music. Follow her on Instagram @teamgoladytYouTube – TeamGo Lady T Facebook @teamgoladyt Website: ladytgo.com.

When I found Christ I found Life”

Team Go URBAN Ministries

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DianeJohnson “ApostleD” Apostle Diane Johnson is a native of Chicago, IL born on October 2, 1967 to the late Mr. Roosevelt Nichols Jr. & Mary Francis Nichols.

She is the Mother of 3 Children, 2 Sons, 1 Daughter and 4 Grandchildren.

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and was filled with the Holy Spirit.”

“Apostle D” served faithfully during her young adult life for 24 years at one ministry, 6 ½ at another where she was a leader and an Armor Bearer. Diane says she was taught much about Order, Structure, and Accountability taking care of God’s business in the Spirit of Love and Excellency.

The Apostle says that after being found faithful taking many rebukes and corrections, she was then promoted which came with more responsibilities in two ministries. One of “Apostle D’s” strongest areas was Evangelizing on the street winning many souls to Christ, proclaiming the Apostle.

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The Apostle shares more facts about her ministry.

“THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO RECEIVE THE PROMISES OF GOD!”

“I am also covered in prayer by my Spiritual Parents, Apostle Shelia Wilson, Apostle Richard & Prophetess Lucinda White. Over the course of years my ministry has grown birthing out many Sons & Daughters. I thank God for every Test, Trial, and Tribulation along with much Persecution because it equipped me to serve a dying world. Being a Woman after God’s own heart having much wisdom and compassion for people, many outside the ministry have embraced me as a “Spiritual Mother”.

You can follow her on YouTube @ In Spirit and Truth Ministries “Apostle D” or on Facebook @ Diane Johnson Ministry or Diane Johnson, (“Apostle D”)

‘‘LIVING TO PASTOR AND NOT PASTORING TO LIVE”

She has ministered at several local women shelters such as The Matt’s House, The Sims House, The Flowers Home and she has fed the homeless. “Apostle D” says she has always had a very positive impact on other people’s lives, and has always been a committed Daughter of Zion.

On March 12, 2011 she became the Assistant Pastor for another Local Ministry in Jackson, MS. In the Year of 2000, she says that God spoke to her giving her the name of her ministry known as In Spirit and Truth Ministries located at 936 Palmyra St in Jackson MS.

On October 14, 2012, The Apostle says that the Lord opened the door for her to temporarily have services at a local church starting with 3 members, (1 adult and 2 children).

Within 4 months on February 5, 2013 she was blessed with her own building where she is now Pastoring.

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SELLENA JOHNSON HUNTER Sellena shares facts about her life and her business with the readers of Jackson Expose’ Magazine.

Sellena Hunter is a proud mother of 5, Sellena believes everyone should have a wife, owner of 4 small businesses in Pearl, passion to pass on their knowledge. “My MS, Clinton, MS, and Yazoo, MS. Her people perish from lack of knowledge” hometown is Pearl, MS and she currently (Hosea 4:6) resides in Richland, MS. She attended Hinds Community College in Pearl with a focus study of Accounting. She graduat- Her 1st Business 1st United Tax and Aced from Belhaven University obtaining counting offers tax preparation, book an Bachelor Degree in Business Manage“LIVE LIFE STRESS FREE ment. She decided to attend Belhaven PEACE IS WITHIN.’’ University because she wanted to attend a college which incorporated God in the keeping, notary service, financial service, lesson. She believes God will make a way and payroll service in Pearl, MS, Clinton, and he has no limitations. She has faced MS and Yazoo, MS. She contributes her several challenges in personal and busi- continuous business growth to her dediness. God is the foundation to all her suc- cated business partner Kalandria Archie cess in family, education, and business. and staff.

Her daily goal is to set a positive example for her children and others.

Her second business, KIDZ 1st Level 1st United Tax and Accounting firm Learning Center, offers preschool age 2was started in November 2008. Sellena 4 lessons with games, drama, art, music, says every business she starts stemmed storytelling, bible lessons, and hands- on from a need to help the community by lessons. giving them love and knowledge. She decided to open a Tax and Account- Kidz 1st also caters to school aged chiling firm because she felt people need dren ages 5-12, after school tutoring, to have a grasp on their finances. She homework assistance, science projects, decided to open Kidz 1st Level Learning journals/essays, and computer workCenter in August 2016 to educate kids shop. KIDZ 1ST LEVEL Learning Center with love and understanding. One of her located in Pearl, MS, caters to educating favorite quotes is “If a child can’t learn all ages with patience and understandthe way we teach, maybe we shoud ing the child’s need. teach the way they learn”.

BUSINESS 1st United Tax & Accounting, LLC

ADDRESS: 2403 Hwy 80 East Pearl, MS 39208

CONTACT Office (601)397-6372 Fax (601)398-0606

WEBSITE: www. 1stunited taxandaccounting.com

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SELLENAHUNTER “Live Life Stress Free, Peace is Within: www.1stunitedtasandaccounting

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Melissa Banks DMD EVENT PLANNING Melissa offers a range of event planning ranging from wedding planning, event planning, to floral designs.

DMD Event Planning and Design,

is a God given vision for its founder, Melissa Banks. For over 18 years Melissa has been designing and planning events. She has received training and attended conferences in Alabama, Memphis, Texas, Georgia, Mississippi and the Caribbean. She has planned and designed events in Mississippi, Tennessee and Louisiana. Melissa is known for her attention to details and her professionalism. She has the creative talent and passion for designing spectacular events and transforming your dreams into a reality. She has the natural talent of turning the

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ordinary into the extraordinary.

We offer: Wedding and Event Planning, Day of Management, Floral Design & Decor, Dream-A Jewelry Boutique featuring our Signature Pearl Collection.

You can contact Melissa at 601.238.5312 or you can email Melissa at: Melissabanks818@ gmail.com. Her Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/dmdeventplanning2014 DMD Event Planning & Design and Bridal Shop is located at: 5430 Executive Plaza, Jackson, MS 39206.

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Pam Chatman The “Oprah” of the South Pam Chatman, also known as The Oprah of the South is the first African American to serve as News Director for the State of Mississippi.

This twenty year news veteran recently announced her very own television network called PChatman Network. She is estimated to reach 200 million plus homes globally.

Her passion for empowering others has landed her on several television shows such as: The Today Show and The Talk, and MSNBC Notebook.

Congressman Bennie Thompson, a Representative for the 2nd Congressional District credits Ms. Chapman’s passion for philanthropic endeavors and her care for humanity.

In 2016, Chatman received the President Barack Obama Leadership Achieve Award in Atlanta; and, was recognized by the U.S. Congress and placed in the Congressional Record for her contributions in her career and her community. Chatman is also the CEO/Founder of P. Chatman Mentoring, Consultant and Training Organization and Boss Lady PChatman Business Coaching Outreach, which serves to offer empowerment Recently Pam teamed up with the Coca Cola complany in an intiative called “The 5by20 Initiative to empower women.

I am so excited to be launching my own TV Network PChatman TV and partnering with a Global company like Coca Cola to empower women with their 5by20 initiative. Both National projects are giving me the power to Empower.” *

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A RODNEY MCGEE PHOTO GALLERY

Jxn Natural Hair Expo The Jxn Natural Hair Expo was held in Jackson, Mississippi at the Jackson Medical Mall on 02.03.2018 For updates go to: www.jxnnhe.com.

Next year’s tentative date: 02.02.19

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COOKING WITH HONEY AND FRIENDS

Are you are looking to spice up your macaroni?

Well this MISSISSIPPI Girl has a delicious, savory recipe just for YOU! PEPPER JACK MACARONI AND CHEESE Ingredients • A 9 by 13 baking dish • 16 oz Penne’ Noodles • 4 oz cream cheese • 1 egg • cup buttermilk ( you can replace buttermilk with heavy cream) • 4 tablespoons of butter • 8 oz Pepper Jack • salt and pepper to taste • 2 teaspoon paprika • 1 /2 cup of starchy water • LETS GET STARTED • Boil noodles to a standard of less than Al dentate for about 8 minutes, then remove noodles from water - drain but do not rinse.

• While your noodles are cooking, sip out 1/2 cup of startch water. In a medium bowl blend together the *warm starchy water *, butter milk, cream cheese, egg, salt & pepper • Smear 2 pats of butter in your baking dish completely covering the dish with butter • Now add a layer of cheese then noodles, repeat twice ending with a top layer of cheese • Pour cream cheese mixture over noodles • Melt the last 2 tablespoons of butter and drizzle across the top and • Sprinkle on paprika Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a nice golden brown and serve. * (Try adding green onions, parsley, and tomatoes for that over-the-top finish) Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram at Cooking With Honey and Friends and keep your eyes open for my first official cookbook that will be released the spring “MY DELICIOUS MISSISSIPPI LIFE!” And tune in every Monday morning @ 9 AM for DEEP SOUTH DINING on MPB Radio 91.3!

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