Jackson Expose’ Kakeyla Manning MARCH 2015
Owner of Specialty Healthcare
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT KaKeyla Manning Specialty Healthcare
6. AUTHOR’S CORNER Patricia Neely-Dorsey
8. LIFE COACH Joyce Gilmer
10. WHO’S WHO In Jackson Expose’
12 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Brilliant Businesses
14. ROCK THE RUNWAY Photo Gallery By Rodney McGee
18. HONEY & FRIENDS
ON THE COVER KAKEYLA MANNING Photography: Will Stirling Editor’s Note: In this issue I am featuring a series of successful entreprenuers such as kakeyla Manning, Patricia NeelyDorsey, and Joyce Gilmer. See our Who’s Who in Jackson Expose’ featuring: Rodney McGee, Shenetha Siddiq, and Eric Martin. Also check out our Business Directory and Rodney McGee’s Photo Gallery of Rock the Runnway! And of course, check out Cooking with Honey and Friends too! by T E R R I
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ECONOMY INWORLD THE SPOTLIGHT
KAKEYLA MANNING
KAKEYA MANNING
Owner of Specialty Healthcare Located in Ridgeland, MS. Kakeyla has embarked on a new business venture, opening a Specialty Healthcare office in Booneville, Mississippi. They offer transportation too!
Kakeyla Sheriff-Manning was born in Jackson, MS. The oldest of three sisters, Kakeyla was born to the late Robert Earl Sheriff and Laura Jean Sheriff. She has lived in MS all of her life. She has been married to Loyd C Manning Jr. for 15 years. To this union 5 children was born. Loyd C III 20, Kyla 15, Thomas 13, Azreol 12 and Sholomon 9. Kakeyla received her High School education from Callaway High School in 1990. She received her degree in Computerized Office Technology/Medical Assisting in 1997. She decided to further her education at HCC for nursing and graduated as HOSA President with a degree in nursing. Soon after graduating Kakeyla found out that she was pregnant. Pregnant with a baby that she was not suppose to be able to conceive. Thomas was diagnosed with AUTISM. He was so special in his very own way, the Autistic Way! She was told that he would never talk, speak or read. But GOD, through lots of prayers and support from family and friends, Thomas is a walking miracle. “Thomas is able to talk, read and operate a computer better than you and I�. He knows money when he sees it, colors and can dress himself.
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As Kakeyla began her career journey, she soon gained employment at Prime Care Nursing Home. She worked as an LPN for 10 years as a Private Duty Nurse. On June 9th, 2010 Kakeyla expanded her family and adopted two kids. A daughter name Azereol and a son name Sholomon. They made their family a success because Kakeyla has always dreamed of a family of FIVE!
Kakeyla achieved her dream of always wanting to own her own business! Her motto is, “ We will not rob, steal or kill to get what we want. We will work for it. We only want what God has for us.”
After the adoptions, Kakeyla and her husband decided to have gastric by-pass surgery. Kakeyla’s surgery was a success but on the other hand, Cliff’s didn’t go very well. After about 6 months and 3 surgeries his by-pass was reversed to a gastric sleeve. But during this horrific journey people would always ask for help with their special needs children. So, they decided not to turn anyone away. They started Specialty Healthcare. They have been in business for two years. After thirteen years of nursing experience, they now have programs for the elderly and special needs loved ones.
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WORLD ECONOMY AUTHOR’S CORNER
Patricia Neely-Dorsey is a 1982 graduate of Tupelo High School in Tupelo , Mississippi , and received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Boston University in Boston , Massachusetts . After living for almost 20 years in Memphis, Tennessee working in the mental health field , she returned to her hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi in August 2007, and published her first book of poetry, Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life In Poems in February 2008 . Her second book, My Magnolia Memories and Musings -In Poems , was published in February 2012 . She expects to publlish her third book of poetry in 2016. Patricia currently lives in Tupelo
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Featuring: Patricia Neely-Dorsey
ABOVE Ms. Neely’s book is being reviewed by Govenor Phil Bryant
RIGHT Patricia Neely poses with a member of the Mississippi Legislature.
with her husband James, son Henry and miniature Schnauzer, Happy. She is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and is an avid reader and passionate writer.
The author calls her books “A Celebration of the South and things Southern”, through her poems. She attempts to give a more positive glimpse into Mississippi and the South, rather than all of the negatives usually portrayed . She has
AUTHOR’S CORNER
A celebration of the south and things southern.”
RIGHT Ms. Neely poses withmembers of her sorority.
always considered herself a “Goodwill Ambasador” for Mississippi and the South, and believes that we can bridge many gaps of misunderstanding across regional, racial, cultural, generational, and economic lines by simply sharing our stories. The author invites readers to “Meet Mississippi and the South Through Poetry, Prose and The Written Word”
2015 and was read on the House floor and presented to her there on February 6, 2015. The author read several of her poems before House members. One of the poems, “Meet My Mississippi” is being considered
for recommendation as the state poem . Ms. Neely was recently declared an Offical Goodwill Ambassador for Mississippi by the Governor. Her poem Meet My Mississippi will soon be up for consideration for the state poem.
Neely-Dorsey recently received recognition for her work as a writer/poet by the State of Mississippi . An official resolution on her behalf was adopted by the House of Representatives on January 19,
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WORLD ECONOMY LIFE COACH
Joyce is a Life Coach, Strategist and a Dream Catalyst.
Author, Speaker & Empowerment Coach
What I discovered is that people were missing the practical application after hearing the spiritual message.�
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Intro
How did you get into coaching and what motivated you to do so? I have 25 years in ministry on both an ordained pastoral level and as a national itinerate speaker. That level of exposure allows you to encounter many people in many different stages of life. What I discovered is that often times people were missing the practical application after hearing the spiritual message. They struggled with how to live what they were being inspired to do. Coaching became a way to help people identify goals, develop action steps and hold them accountable to those steps, in order to really witness growth and success in their lives. It is highly rewarding for both myself and the client.
Do you mainly focus on women and what kinds of issues do you help women with? Although as a motivational speaker I speak to general audiences, as an empowerment coach, my target market is women. I serve as a life strategist and dream catalyst to help them wake up to their dreams in order to get unstuck and move them forward in their lives, businesses and ministries. Many of my clients struggle in the area of self-confidence, getting clear on their true purpose, letting go of limiting beliefs about themselves and their abilities and are unsure how to move forward in the development of the dreams they have for their lives, ministry and businesses.(www.joycegilmer.
You can learn more about Joyce Gilmer by visiting her website at: http://www.joycegilmer.com
com)
I serve as a life strategist and dream catalyst.�
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WHO’S WHO IN JACKSON EXPOSE’
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odney McGee is a native of Bolton, MS. “I’ve been artistically inclined since I was child, taking art classes and doodling when uninterested in a class being lectured.” It wasn’t until recently that he considered taking his hobby more seriously and pursuing it with a passion. Rodney’s current projects include a new up and coming website developed in collaboration with Mitch C Davis, titled MS Discovered (www. msdiscovered.smugmug.com) and organizing a workshop for both male and female models. “I want RMcGeePhotography not to just take photographs of people, but to have fun with photography, help build careers and be a trusted name in the industry.” See Rodney’s work in our Photo Gallery on page 14.
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Eric Martin
Shenetha Siddiq Boutique Owner
Rodney McGee Photographer
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ringing out the Inner Diva in you!
Shenetha Siddiq, a native of Houston, MS, is the owner of Inner Diva Boutique. She is the mother of four: Markie’Sha, Shani, Kimani, and Dinari. Inner Diva was created by Shenetha Siddiq as an online boutique. It is her passion to make women look and feel good. Shenetha brings positivity, class, eye for detail, professionalism, and love for fashion to her boutique. Inner Diva Boutique exists to make women feel confident, attractive, sensual, and fashion ready by providing modern fashion solutions that are multi-functional at affordable prices. Her mission is to create a shopping experience that will cater to the needs of women of all sizes.
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ric Martin Beau Barnes is
the founder & Chief Creative Image Designer of EMBB DESIGNS, LLC. EMBB DESIGNS emphasizes Wedding Stationary and Graphic Designs. Our company designs for countless businesses, schools, colleges, churches and weddings all over the US. ‘EMBB’ is a native of Ridgeland, MS by way of Renova, MS. He is a graduate of Delta State University in Cleveland, MS where he graduated with a Bachelors of Business Administration. EMBB’ has always had an eye for style, fashion & graphics. He started to pursue his profession in Designing in 2008. Designing solely from Godgiven and self-taught talent, he has never taken a Photoshop class or any Graphic class.
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RODNEY’S GALLERY
EVENT: ROCK THE RUNWAY
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RODNEY McGEE, Photographer Photo Gallery
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EVENT: ROCK THE RUNWAY
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RODNEY McGEE, Photographer Photo Gallery
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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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