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One of the greatest waste of time is that of someone who uses A Letterfor from the Editor it to search answers to the various complexities life has to offer. What if tomorrow didn’t arrive? All of plans, hopes Sure, there isn’t anything wrong with striving foryour perfection, or even and dreams wouldn’t have a streetdealt to park What if that seeking improvement. I have personally withon. some things everything that you decided to put off until tomorrow never What if tomorrow didn’t arrive? All of your plans, hopes I wished the outcome would have been favorable, and in dealing with happened? There would beaby no reason to when save a rainy dreams wouldn’t have street to park on. for if have them,and I caused myself more strife holding on IWhat should day, you could spare someone theuntil trouble of making everything that you decided to put off tomorrow moved on.and I believe we serve ourselves a disservice when we never try to promises. What if your last opportunity seemingly expired happened? There would be no reason to save for a rainy make sense out of something that has been declared as senseless. today? wouldspare you do? day, andWhat you could someone the trouble of making promises. What if your last opportunity seemingly Only God knows all, and if I never learn anything else in expired my life, I I’ve been told that I often seem like I do too much.plausible today? What would you do? know for sure that man isn’t God. Though it may not sound Honestly, I feel like I am not doing and the I’m answers a firm to to others, I believe that God doesn’t wantenough us to know believer in knowing that God wouldn’t put anything on me I’ve been told that I often seem like I do too much. everything. If we did it might spoil the experience he promises on our that I couldn’t sometimes wonderand how would I feelhandle. like I amI not doing enough I’mlife a firm day ofHonestly, judgement. be if I chose to sit idle and accept whatput it presented believer in knowing that God wouldn’t anything to onme. me I have that to besomething very boring. In my opinion, opportunity Forthat example, I misplaced very important Iwould really I found couldn’t handle. I sometimes wonder howthat life is aifAfter blessing that isn’t afforded toweeks, everyone. A challenge needed. looking it nearly two never found I I be I chose to sitfor idle and accept what itI presented toit.me. prayed Iiswould find before theis third week arrived tothat mefound an adventure. What the In worst that canbecause happen?at have that toitbe very boring. my opinion, opportunity that point it nothing, wouldthat have been too The third came and to If aI do I fail, and if I late. try to I don’t, butweek instead learn is blessing isn’t afforded everyone. A challenge my misfortune, my lost item was an even bigger loss for me. I never something new about myself. yourcan pride and in to me is an adventure. What is Relinquish the worst that happen? foundIf what was looking and after asking God tolearn help me to return acquire life. I do Inothing, I fail,for and if Ieven try I don’t, but instead locatesomething it, nothing new happened. about myself. Relinquish your pride and in The best advice return acquire life.ever given to me happened when someone There individuals I have crossed toldhave me been to make my tomorrow happenpaths today.with In that doing so have greatly impacted my life. Their sheer presence left indelible I have pressed myever way given through doors with a key that only The best advice to me happened when someone impressions on me that have helped shape and mold me into the hope provided. I have also learned the difference between told me to make my tomorrow happen today. In doing so person I am today. Little did I know at that time, but the modest blesses and what cana burden with Iwhat haveGod pressed my me waywith through doorslife with key thatme only gestures of provided. kindness and compassion during difficult moments as well. I compare it toalso knowing when to be confident and hope I have learned thevery difference between actually helped to pull me out of the jaws of despair. I had no goals whenlife tocan be quiet, what God blesses me with and what burdenbecause me with or dreams, but they spoke of life and what it was going to be like once I may get it confused as well. I compare it to knowingsomeone when to be confident and opened my eyes and saw as God madewhen it. being with to bearrogant. quiet, because someone may get it confused GodMake caredyou enough for me to tomorrow with being arrogant. place certain people in my life at happen today, but most specific moments to carryout His importantly make it count. Make you tomorrow intentional plan. While I may fall at Life is but a whisper and happen today, but most times and fall short of His glory, He we must putmake ourselves in a importantly it count. made preparations so my purpose position toa hear what it is Life is but whisper and would still be fulfilled. I know I don’t telling us.put ourselves in a we deserve Hismust grace and mercy, and I position to hear what have it is can admit that things should telling us. gone another way. What I don’t know
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By Terry L Watson Photos by Photography By Lechele. & Allison Bell Photography. For the lady who loves to shop, there is a mobile boutique in Richmond, VA where it can be done at a location of choice. Oh Just Us Girls is a mobile boutique on wheels that brings shopping to you. They offer affordable apparel for the trendsetting woman on the go in sizes small to 3X. Their customers are sure to leave the boutique pleased, as it is fully equipped with a dressing room and full-size mirrors for you to try on, take off, and try on again, until you find that just right piece. Owner RaShawn “Niki” Smith-Bolar loves what she has to offer. “When shopping on the truck, we expect all of our customers to experience style, affordability and most importantly, convenience. Our average customer is between the ages of 30-45, a group who loves our contemporary, trendy yet unique pieces,” she says. RaShawn wears many hats. She is a wife, mother of a 10-yearold son, Christian, full-time School Counselor with Henrico County Public Schools, and serves as the Program Director at Grace Haven, a girl’s residential facility located in Hanover County. Oh Just Us Girls was formed in 2009. It began by providing a wonderland of events to ladies of different genres who harnessed a cutting-edge, and who also loved to be pampered. The initial mission was to promote fashion-forward products from unique exhibitors, as well as encourage a bit of pampering and primping. “We anticipated our events would bring awareness and exposure to various charities, while providing some funding to support them. The first event, OH JUST PAMPHER ME Shopping Soiree was held in March 2010 at the Richmond Convention Center. It was a huge success and invoked a passion within us to find other businesses to support owned by women. However, as life would have it, we decided to go in a new direction and thus, five years later the Oh Just Us Girls Mobile Boutique was launched on July 4, 2015. RaShawn has always had a passion for fashion and once operated a brick and mortar business in Colonial Heights, VA along with her husband, Dr. Lawrence Bolar called, PurseSuit of Happiness. She has an eye for simple looks with a unique flair that everyday women can feel confident and comfortable in. She opened this fashion truck knowing she could share her style with as many women as possible around the Richmond area and surrounding counties with the ability of being mobile. She even offers private shopping parties in which the hostess is able to earn rewards and free clothing based on party sales. In August 2017, after 400,000 votes cast and 4,000 boutiques were nominated around the world, Oh Just Us Girls was named and awarded the 2017 Virginia Mobile Boutique of The Year. This honor was awarded to them by The Boutique Hub. The boutique offers affordable apparel for the trendsetting woman on the go. Rashawn says besides enjoying the comfort and convenience of not having to deal with the long lines at the mall, customers are able to make appointments to have a one-on-one personal shopping experience. “We even deliver purchases locally to customers who just can’t make it to the truck and need that special item. Our best sellers on the truck are dresses and tops as we offer many pieces that are oversized and look amazing on all shapes and sizes,” she says.
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While seeking to create positive connections with their customers, Rashawn recently began a loyalty rewards card program. Customers have the opportunity to earn punches that will eventually lead to a discount on a future purchase. It’s the tokens of appreciation that Rashawn provides that has assisted in establishing a great customer base and help make the boutique a staple in the Richmond community. Mobile boutiques have grown in popularity over the last few years and women enjoy shopping in a smaller boutique atmosphere. “I personally enjoy selecting the clothing and do not purchase items that I would not wear myself or give to another person. I do limit my activity during the winter months and the truck usually goes into hibernation. But we are ready to hit the streets again in the spring,” she says. “I love the fact that I can offer a new way of shopping and provide a creative way of bringing products to my customers. I also established great relationships with other fashion truck owners who mentored me as I was going through my fashion truck journey. As a result of those relationships, I have been able to collaborate, establish, and encourage others who are now on their journey.” To keep the wheels of Oh Just Us Girls turning, Rashawn often reflects to the source who makes it all possible. “My faith in God and always knowing that with Him all things are possible is what sustains me. Without Him, life is uncertain and I would never have been able to successfully begin this business and carry out my vision,” she said. In the future, Rashawn plans to develop an app that will allow her customers to track where to find the truck, learn of upcoming events, and book a boutique party and more. She will continue to host an event, “Where Fashion and Friends Meet” and collaborate with other women in business to bring exposure to their brands, empower one another, have fun and of course, allow customers an opportunity to shop! h
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od continues to exceed the expectations in the endeavors of Tammy Carpenter. Seeing the dreams that have been idle for years come to life is a direct result of God’s faithfulness to her as she moves beyond fear and obey Him at all costs.
An advocate of love and life, Tammy Carpenter of Greenville, South Carolina firmly believes that love covers a multitude of sin and that she must live an abundant life as God has promised. For over 20 years, Tammy has served in various capacities in ministries at her church and within he community. This includes a Youth/Young Adult Ministry, Women’s Ministry and Administration. She is a member of Changing Your Mind Ministries (CYMM) in Greenville, serving under the leadership of Pastor Wendell and Lady Nita Jones. “Pastor Wendell Jones has impacted my business the most. He constantly challenges us to ‘get our life’ and ‘do it scared’. I know that by my moving forward in my endeavors is a result of his leadership,” she says. While she enjoys her career as a Software Consultant, Carpenter’s passion is to see young women prosper. She merged her passion for helping young adult women with lessons from her life and personal experiences and founded EnLife in 2013 which is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization that focuses on building and impacting the lives of young adult women. EnLife offers programs and resources to help young women succeed through life transitions. Some of the programs offered to women by Enlife include a Mentoring Mixer, a College Life Care Program, Workshops, and outings.
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The Mentoring Mixer is an annual speed mentoring event. Carpenter gather mentors from various backgrounds and industries, and allow the young ladies to spend a few minutes with them during timed sessions and ask them anything pertaining to their life or their career. The young ladies are able to gather a lot of wisdom nuggets in a little amount of time, meet many phenomenal and accomplished people and make some tremendous connections. One of the workshop programs is called Fill My Cup. It is a life-changing open forum session where participants leave encouraged, enlightened, refreshed and renewed. The sessions are hosted the fourth Friday of the month and begin at 6:30 pm and last approximately two hours. The College Life Program College is designed to assist young ladies who are enrolled in college full time. The program provides care packages that include gift cards items for female college students. Carpenter is a published author and is also the founder of Effectual Concepts, a consulting firm that offers services for aspiring authors that desire to self-publish and personal development workshops for varying audiences. Tammy is a licensed Minister and serves on the Ministerial Staff at CYMM. Effectual Concepts began in December 2016. “Though I had sat on the name and concept of the business for years, by self publishing my first book, Life Speaks sparked me to move forward,” she says. Carpenter also offers idea consultations and training services in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel for individuals and small businesses. This includes document and book formatting services, and assisting with facilitation and obtaining speakers for workshops in various topics and industries. Moving forward Carpenter hopes to expand her client base through Effectual Concepts and add additional consultants to her company. She also hopes to Increase participation for young ladies in Enlife. Be on the lookout for Carpenter because she is making moves and changing lives while doing so! h
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magine going to college, selecting your major, mapping out your life plan after you graduate, then being pulled in a different direction.
As a young student at Fayetteville State University, Garrett Davis had it all figured out. He was a Radio/Television Broadcasting major and was the youngest program director in the nation, of a 100,000 watt NPR affiliate radio station. His goal was to one day own his own station. In addition to his major, he decided to minor in speech and theater so he could take a few acting classes. Just to scratch an itch he’d had, he became involved in a play, attended the NADSA (National Association of Dramatic and Speech Arts) conference (acting in the same play) and came home with an award for Best Supporting Actor. His theater teacher hounded him to pursue acting, but his heart was set on radio. By chance, shortly after, he attended a professional play, for the first time, and was absolutely in awe. He immediately went home and penned his first script for “Lord, Why Me? Another itch was scratched and he tossed the pages in the closet without a second thought. A few years later, he had the opportunity to become the General Manager at a radio station in Raeford, NC. “Not only was I the GM, but I was the morning man, the sales guy, the janitor, you name it. I was everything. “ Apparently, the station didn’t have much money to spend on extra employees, so Garrett stepped in to help them out, in many ways. As a fundraising effort for the struggling station, Garrett had the bright idea to produce the play that he had written years prior. Surprisingly, the show ran for three days and sold out each day. He moved on to Fayetteville, NC and the show sold out there as well. Then, he made a deal with himself; “If the play sells out in the next city, I’m going to quit my job and pursue this full time.” You guessed it…the show sold out! Garrett ended his stint in radio and started touring the country with the play he’d originally closed the door on. “In those days, it was just me, a caravan of cars (the cast), and a pick-up truck with furniture on the back. We didn’t even have a real set.” The play would travel from city to city several times a year until others took notice and started writing and producing plays of their own, providing a bit of competition for Garrett. Also on the scene was a little-known guy, at the time,
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named Tyler Perry. He changed the game when he presented his signature character Madea and created elaborate sets to go along with his celebrity cast members. To just keep up and continue to perform, Garrett decided he needed to step up his game. “It forced me to write more plays so I could visit the same city with something different each time.” Garrett put pen to paper and cranked out several more scripts which allowed him to continue touring. Life was great, he was gaining a following, and more opportunity presented itself. He was even contacted by Tyler Perry’s personal promotor who wanted to utilize his play, but unfortunately after a few months, the deal fell through and Garrett’s entire team was out of jobs. By that time, the ambitious playwright needed a break from the industry. He was disappointed, he was tired and vowed to never do another play again. That feeling didn’t last long and he found himself creating more scripts. One “Forgot Me Not”, is about the relationship between him and his late grandmother who suffered and ultimately succumbed to Alzheimer’s. “I felt guilty because I wasn’t there for her while she was dying. She would often ask my sister and mother about me but I always seemed to be busy. So I wrote the play as therapy to help get over that.” Because “Forgot Me Not” focused on Alzheimer’s, many people resonated with it. It was originally supposed to run for three days, but that turned into 30 consecutive days at a playhouse in Winston Salem. Knowing that a good friend’s mother was also battling the same heartbreaking illness, he called her to see if she would be interested in partnering to bring it to other venues. That friend was Bern Nadette Stanis, better known as ‘Thelma Evans’ on the former hit show “Good Times”. They decided that it was imperative to use this production as a teaching tool to bring awareness to the disease that affects African Americans at twice the rate of any other race. With the success of this play, Garrett realized he was on to something. He became passionate about the health of his community and brainstormed ways to he could continue to educate. “I became heavily involved with the Alzheimer’s Association. And I became the first African American to receive the Advocate of the Year award for my work with the play.” Not stopping there, Garrett decided to focus on other areas of health that plagued blacks the most. He partnered with AARP who sponsored his play “Mama’s Girls”, about sisters caring for their aging mother. It ran for almost 5 years, traveling across the country. That partnership truly launched Garrett’s career and helped solidify his place not only in the theater world, but also in his own community where he saw the greatest need. “It put me on a national spotlight to raise the awareness of caregiving.” It also afforded
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him the opportunity to connect with others just as passionate as he was about health. And because “Mama’s Girls” was such a hit, people began asking more about his previous play that focused on Alzheimer’s. He soon became one of the founding members of the African American Network against Alzheimer’s alongside Honorary Co-Chairs Al Sharpton and former Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher. To date Garrett has written, directed, and toured over 25 productions, five of which are a part of award winning projects. His current project “Daddy’s Boys” will be touring nationally beginning in January 2018. He’s also setting his sights on film and television and currently developing “Taking Care of June”, a series about the patriarch of the family being diagnosed with dementia. Garrett confesses that in his younger years he had planned to be the next big name. He wanted everyone to know who he was and to be famous like most entertainers. But his destiny was much bigger. God had a different plan. With the support of his 23-member staff and his family, his name still sits atop marquee’s and on billboards, but now his purpose has shifted. Instead of just merely entertaining and getting a laugh, he prompts conversations within households. He forces his audience to consider their own well-being and that of their families.
Pictured with Garrett are (from left to right) Amanda Simmons, Kynya Milan, Tiffany McMasters, and Javon Bell
“I was initially writing plays on love and relationships but that’s not what God wanted me to write about. I’m not Steve Harvey or Tom Joyner or Madea. I have to be the first Garrett Davis. Trying to be someone else forces you to get their leftovers. I want what’s mine not what somebody else had.” It’s so easy to see someone else’s success and desire to have their ideas, their lifestyle, their fame. But it’s evident that what God has for you is for you. And Garrett Davis is a testament to that belief. h
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By Terry L. Watson Photos by Jurry Smith irst and foremost, Jurry Smith of Nashville, Tennessee, is a husband and father. His devotion is offered without compromise to everything that he involves himself with, whether in the workforce, at his church, or in the community. His flexibility and dependability are attributes that have also helped him build a fashion business from the ground up, Genesys Apparel.
“I am creative and have an eye for things most people can’t see. I’m a stylist and a designer. I am my brand and today’s versatile man, whoever that may be,” Smith says. “My clientele ranges from pastors to lawyers, entrepreneurs to socialites. I even style young men needing formal attire for school functions.” Smith opened the doors of Genesys Apparel to the world on the day he got married. That day served as a statement for him, because he believed that weddings shouldn’t just be special for the bride. Smith wanted his own signature style that would also be authentic. “I designed my tuxedo, which was gold and trimmed in Sangria with our wedding date monogrammed on the inside. I also wore a custom shirt with my initials on it. I was so nervous that it wouldn’t look right, my measurements would be off, or that my bride wouldn’t be pleased; but it was perfect and my bride loved it. Soon, I started looking for manufacturers to make my dream a reality.” The identity of Genesys Apparel was very important to Smith. “I wanted to represent Christ in whatever I did. I wanted people to see themselves in the image of God, because He thinks highly of us. So I based Genesys Apparel off of the book of Genesis 1:27 - So God created man in His own image,” he says. Genesys Apparel offers custom men’s suits and tuxedos, jackets, and shirts. They offer men’s accessories which include ties, bow ties, pocket squares, and lapel pins. They also do special orders for groups and organizations, and there are plans in the works for personal styling services for the individual who have things in their closets that can be utilized, but need a little help on learning how to make it work. Smith decided to use his gift to help other men who desired to stand out but need a little help with getting started. Seeing the confidence that exudes from his customers when they try on their custom piece for the first time, Smith says gives him a sense of relief and achievement. “Occasionally, a client may lose or gain weight during the process of designing a suit which throws off the measurements. I am blessed that I haven’t encountered anything that I couldn’t resolve in a timely fashion,” says Smith. Smith doesn’t take the credit for the success of his business. “I owe it all to God. He never ceases to amaze me. He has afforded me many opportunities to make my name great and to introduce Genesys Apparel to various markets,” he says. Moving forward he plans to continue serving Nashville and surrounding states. Contact Jurry Smith and Genesys Apparel for all of your unique fashion needs. h
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he very idea of discussing or talking about death can be very difficult, however it is one worth having with your loved ones. It has many advantages, among them peace of mind. Knowing that you have a plan in place not only eases your mind, but your loved ones will not have the extra burden of the unknown.
There are many details that immediately begin when a death occurs. Research has listed at least 101 items that every survivor will be confronted by on the day of death of a family member. From contacting other family members, friends and community to selecting and meeting a funeral provider. Advance planning can relieve much of this by having these important tasks already in place.
The following are some methods of funding your final expenses; personal insurance policy, pre-need policy purchased from the funeral home, or private funds or savings. I encourage every adult regardless of age, married or single make this a part of your important to do and have list. In life there are a lot of unknowns but, it is sure and certain that every person that is born will lay to rest eventually. With this being known why not approach it with the importance it deserves. h
“In life there are a lot of unknowns but, it is sure and certain that every person that is born will lay to rest eventually.�
The first step is to discuss with significant others your desires and final instructions. Secondly, meet with a funeral provider of your choosing. By doing this ahead of time you can take your time and investigate and or compare services and cost without the immediate pressure and stress that death, especially sudden death can bring upon a family. Once you have a funeral provider you can then begin to formulate your wishes and directives in a carefully laid out plan. This could be from a simple direct cremation to a full traditional service followed by burial or cremation. The third step is to consider how you will pay for these plans and make provisions ahead of time. The advantages of this is you can have control over the amount of cost and in some cases, guarantee that your service will be protected against future inflation.
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aking a leap of faith into entrepreneurship isn’t an easy decision to make especially when you have others depending on your sound judgment. Nonetheless, it has been a decision that Greensboro native, Tinisha Tate, owner and operator of Diamond’s Best Cleaning Service, LLC has not regretted making. Launching a new business takes dedication, ingenuity, and perseverance. In particular, the new business Tinisha started is completely different than the elementary education undergraduate degree she earned from the University of Phoenix in 2010. According to Tinisha, “I really didn’t do a lot with my bachelor’s degree. I did teach at a day care for about five years, but once I started working in elementary education I realized that wasn’t what I really wanted to do. What I did know was that I enjoyed helping people so I decided to go back to school and earn a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse and I did that for about 10 years, but I still wasn’t satisfied.” Sometimes taking the time to clear your mind and self-reflect can make all the difference to your future. Fortunately, Tinisha took the time to perform a selfassessment of her life. She shares, “I always wanted to have my own business, but I never put the time and effort into it until about two years ago. At first, I actually thought about opening a home health care business, but at that particular time the state had a freeze on all of that so I asked myself what else did I do really well and what do people have a need for all the time? Then I wondered what type of business I could start quickly that would be successful.” From that assessment Tinisha knew she was going to start a cleaning business. She says, “I thought a cleaning business was the easiest thing to get off the ground because that’s something people need done all the time and that’s also something I really enjoy doing. I’m really good at cleaning. It clears my mind and helps me think.” Her next thought was to figure out what she was going to name her new business. She decided on “Diamond” because it was a nick name that her beloved grandmother, Lena Glenn, always called her. Additionally, she added in “Best” because her grandmother stressed for her to always do her best in everything she puts her mind and heart into. Once she had a game plan she shared her vision with a good friend, Shannon Hairston, who was instrumental in pointing her in the right direction for solidifying Diamond’s Best Cleaning Services as a viable business. Tinisha is thankful that God has blessed her with family and friends who love and are supportive of her endeavor. So you may ask what sets Diamond’s Cleaning Service apart from the other local cleaning services in Greensboro. For Tinisha the answer is simple, “I think we stand out because I’m actually a part of the community. As a proud 2001 alumnus of Dudley High School I understand the community needs. My grandmother taught me to be a giver and to have compassion for others. I’m a single
mother so I know what it’s like to struggle. I know what it’s like to need assistance. I’ve had people from our community to assist me in my time of need. That’s why I give back through my business. Twice a month our cleaning service reaches out to two or three senior citizens and provides them with free cleaning services because I know that many of them don’t have family members around to assist them and they can’t do it for themselves. I also believe Diamond’s Best is different from other cleaning services because during Thanksgiving and Christmas I give away 50 to 75 hams and turkeys to single mothers and senior citizens who otherwise may not be able to afford a meal. I’ve formed a relationship with Food Lion to make sure we can make this happen. It’s just certain things that I believe should be done especially when you work in the community. I haven’t always been blessed enough to be able to give back. So that’s what sets us apart from other cleaning services. We actually care and give back to the community we live in.” With the way she gives back to her community it’s not surprising that her community has supported and embraced her services. Most recently Tinisha has garnered working relationships with the Greensboro Housing Authority and several club owners in downtown Greensboro. She states, “We stand behind our work 100%. We don’t leave until the customer is completely satisfied.” It’s maintaining this type of staunch work ethic that has expanded her business throughout the Triad and Burlington areas. Diamond’s Best is a professionally bonded, insured, and licensed cleaning service. For those in need of basic or deep cleaning services for residential or commercial properties contact Tinisha Tate for a free quote at (336) 615-5545. Don’t stress let Diamond’s Best Cleaning Service handle the mess! h
“I always wanted to have my own business, but I never put the time and effort into it until about two years ago. At first, I actually thought about opening a home health care business, but at that particular time the state had a freeze on all of that so I asked myself what else did I do really well and what do people have a need for all the time? Then I wondered what type of business I could start quickly that would be successful.”
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Kindall Mercedes Bundy grew up in the Art World and became enamored with arts and crafts by watching her step-father, a well-known artist, Anthony Armstrong. Sitting in his studio on hot summer days and admiring each stroke of his pencil as it hit the canvas led her to be intrigued with drawing and painting. Kindall continued to draw in her spare time but was prompted by her mother, Kimberly Bundy to focus on her academic studies. A need for social growth led her to volunteering with foster agencies at the young age of 15. As Kindall continued to advance into higher education and life had its way, she grew a passion for helping others. Kindall was determined to be successful at whatever she chose to do. However, never letting go of her passion for art, she attended Virginia Union University in 2002 and studied Criminal Justice. Graduating in 2006 with honors and a job in hand, she was destined for greatness but that was not enough. Something was missing and she was sure to keep going until she found it. Seven years and several careers later in the Human Services field, Kindall found herself still drawing as a hobby. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Business from Stratford University, graduating Valedictorian in March of 2017. She is currently enrolled in a PhD program with a concentration in Global Leadership at Capella University. Following graduation from Stratford, she opened the company known to Richmond families as “Paint & Juice”. Taking her years of drawing and painting skills developed and applied them to her passion for people and business. This milestone afforded Kindall the opportunity to create a custom painting experience tailored to the client’s needs for children and family entertainment purposes. Kindall encourages the strengthening of families and has created this company to focus on affordable crafting activities for all families. Kindall continues to volunteer within her community and encourages all participants of Paint & Juice to volunteer as much as desired. Paint & Juice creates an atmosphere that encourages positive growth for all ages, individuals and families. Painting is a way for individuals, families and organizations to do many important things such as convey ideas, express emotion, use their senses, explore color, explore process and outcomes, and create aesthetically pleasing works and experiences. Kindall’s goal for “Paint & Juice” is to continue to innovate and create opprotunities for families to grow academically, creatively and personally. At Paint & Juice, Kindall does not encourage perfection but she pushes for freedom of expression and giving youth and families the motivation needed to ask “What’s Next” and Paint & Juice strives to always have an answer that meets the customer needs. Kindall’s quote for business success is “When you do good business, people tell a few, when you do bad business they tell a lot of people but when you are the business, everyone can see it for themselves and become intrigued to learn more”. h
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On November 2, 2017, the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means introduced The Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, according to Chairman Brady “Today marks the beginning of the end of our nation’s broken tax code. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will deliver real tax relief to Americans across the country – especially low and middle-income Americans who have been struggling for far too long to earn a raise and get head”. The Act is supposed to be the biggest tax cut in history, but, how it effects your family will depend a lot on where you live and how dependent you are specific deduction. The proposal decreases the personal tax brackets from seven to four: zero, 12, 25, 35, and 39.6 percent. It doubles the standard deductions for most taxpayers. However, the proposal eliminates the personal exemption amount. They increase the child credit to $1,600 per child and extend the credit to those earning $230,000. The proposal eliminates the Alternative Minimum Tax, but repeals most exclusions and itemized deductions. The exceptions are mortgage interest (capped at $500,000 and no second mortgages), state and local property taxes (capped at $10,000) and charitable contributions. The proposal would also slash the corporate income tax rate to 20 percent making American business more competitive in the world. Small Business “Pass-Through” entities get a special 25 percent rate, but 30 percent will apply to business income.
So, What Is Repealed Tax Preparation State And Local Income And Sales Taxes Medical Alimony Moving Casualty Losses Medical Savings Accounts Employee Expenses Employer Provided Housing Employee Achievement Awards Dependent Care Adoption Assistance Some Education Related Provisions The question remains will it pass? These are the GOP’s proposed tax cuts and are subject to change. GOP leadership will probably have a difficult time rounding up the necessary votes required to pass the Act with such a large list of repealed, exclusions, and credits.
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PK Williams Enterprises, LLC PO Box 1563, Nolensville, TN 37135 615-364-7964 www.pkwilliamsenterprises.com school Alma Mater, Joelton Middle School in Nashville, Tennessee to provide mentoring and tutoring services to students there. This is an opportunity that she is very excited about.
By Terry L. Watson Photos by PK Williams PK Williams Enterprises is a boutique company that utilizes the S.I.P.S. (Strategically Increase Promote Secure) method to enhance and manage the brand portfolios of entertainment, small business, profit and non-profit clientele. They provide a plethora of public relations, publicity, event planning, entertainment consultants, artist development, and marketing expertise. They also offer a “handson” individualized approach, ensuring success and exposure as they embrace the variances of each client’s unique talents. The company’s intent is to make sure their clients are treated professionally and afforded supreme sustenance while aspiring to reach their dreams. Patrycya Williams, the founder of PK Williams Enterprises is a relationship cultivator, event strategist, and social broker. Her corporate expertise as a Marketing and Public Relations Manager in a Fortune 500 company served as a catalyst in building her own company. As CEO, she is multifaceted and instrumental in creating opportunities for her clients. “I began in the music and entertainment industry in January 2010, but my networking and relationship cultivating began in 1996 and continued through my transition into the mortgage industry in 2002 - 2011. I started doing marketing and public relations for artists in January 2010 and that transitioned into managing and brand building clients images while creating events that enhanced their image through release parties, book signings, etc.,” she says. “We do brand development, event planning, securing speaking engagements, and creating public relations opportunities. I also scout talented aspirants for stage plays, independent films, and local/national television appearances”. Williams loves to see people live out their purpose and fulfill their dreams. She also gives back to her community by educating and mentoring youth. She recently partnered with her junior high
Making the transition to from being gainfully employed to selfemployed was not easy. “Going from a substantial corporate America pay check to working for myself was challenging. I didn’t make my husband very happy, but he has always been supportive,” she says. Instead of looking for a job, Williams decided to hire herself. She knew she could always count on herself and could never be fired, let go, or downsized. She looked at the need of the people around her to see how she could fill a void or bless others. “If I help enough people, God will continue to bless my efforts,” she says. In September 2017, Williams brought something new to the city of Nashville, Power Moves Awards Gala. The mission is to celebrate and honor the leaders of the community for their unparalleled commitment to civic and social responsibility while raising awareness to citizens and entities for which the leaders advocate and advance across their respective communities on a daily basis. The event was held on the same day as the Tennessee State University John Merritt Classic, and sold approximately 250 tickets. “To be able to bring together community leaders and our community on a day like that for our black tie event was monumental. It was well received and we were mentioned amongst some of the biggest names in awards shows in Nashville by one of the major local news channels. We were mentioned with the Country Music Awards, Dove Awards, and the Stellar Awards. I think we really made an impact and we are looking forward to next year,” says Williams. She is currently planning her first annual Power Moves Awards Gala that will be held in August of 2018. There are also plans in the making to create a bigger online presence with partnerships and work with others to grow her mentoring program with local youth. Be on the lookout for PK Williams Enterprises and Patrycya Williams. They are making moves and making the dreams of others a reality. h
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By Terry L. Watson Photos by Maya Ifeanyi Hair Hope Growth Oil is a blend of natural and essential oils, formulated to improve the overall health and strength of hair and help it grow longer, thicker, and faster. With a wide range of products, creator and owner Maya Ifeanyi has designed growth oils, shampoos to deep conditioners, hair growth vitamins, whipped Shea Butter for hair and body, and a men’s line that consists of growth oil for hair and beard. She also has a Shea Body Butter especially formulated for men. Ifeanyi says her hair products are natural and help to accelerate hair growth while our body butters helps nourish the skin. “I am an artist, music lover, world traveler and in the last three years a business owner. I lived in South Korea for four years and have traveled to India, Africa, Japan, and Mexico among several other countries. Traveling inspires my creative side and has taught me many things about natural herbs and oils and how they are used for health and healing in other cultures. My mother calls me aone woman whirlwind,� she says.
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Ifeanyi unofficially began her business in early 2012 while teaching English and Art in South Korea. “The water there is very hard and is usually only used for bathing. Bottled water is used for drinking and when cooking. I had no choice but to use the same water source to wash my hair. After a year in Korea, my hair started to thin and break. I went on a mission to find natural oils and herbs that would help my hair to stop thinning. I tested many natural oils over a year’s time until I found the mixture that worked the best and the fastest. When I returned to the United States to live, I started making the oils for my friends and family. To my astonishment, everyone was amazed at how well it worked and how fast their hair grew,” she says. As a person who has worn her her in a natural statre for 35 years, Ifeanyi knows first hand the struggles of finding ways to manage it. “There was a time when there were no products for natural hair. We had to make our own and learn what worked best for our hair by trial and error. My mother and grandmother mixed up a little bit of everything to try on my hair,” she says. Because of experiences such as these, she was inspired to start her business because of a lack of high quality products for black hair. “I wanted to create a product that worked for all hair types and textures,” she said. In 2014, Hair Hope Growth Oil became an official business. After only three years in 2017, IIfeanyi added an entire product line. Hair Hydration by Hair Hope evolved her product line to include everything needed to sustain healthy hair.
and many other things. I have 24 hour work days, several days a week and I’m exhausted more often than not. I have little free time but it is all worth it when I watch my business continue to grow each day,” Ifeanyi says. Hair loss is a very sensitive issue and most people become frustrated and embarrassed when experiencing thinning, balding, and excessive shedding and breakage. Ifeanyi has received thousands of emails from customers showing photos of their hair before and after using Hair Hope Growth Oil. Ifanyi says had it not been for her ancestors who worked extremely hard and sacrificed for her family to have a solid foundation to stand on, she would not have the opportunity to run her own business. “They worked hard to instill in my family, the importance of education, hard work, resourcefulness, and benevolence. The combination of these values, passed down from generation to generation, created in me the strength and determination required to build a business from the ground up. I can feel the strength of my ancestors in me and I am thankful for their protection and guidance,” she says. Moving forward, Ifeanyi plans to continue to work hard to expand her company. “It requires a lot of sacrifice and many sleepless nights but it has taught me that nothing is impossible and the sky is definitely not the limit,” she says. It sounds like Natural Hair Hope Oil and the other products Ifeanyi offers will be around for a long time! h
To earn the capital to start her business, Ifeanyi worked two jobs for a year. Most weeks, she worked seven days a week. She had to sacrifice all extra expenses and live on a very tight budget. After working 18 hour days, she would come home to work on her dream. “I had no idea how to start a business, but I spent every free moment studying and learning what was required to start a business. It was not an easy task but after a lot of hard work it happened. I only had five online sales in my first week of business. I was devastated and later called my mother in tears. After all that hard work, it did not seem to be paying off. I told my mother that I was going to give up on my business and go back to being a teacher. She told me that I was not going to quit because “we do not come from a family of quitters”. I dusted myself off and learned the importance of advertising and social media promotion. The next week, orders for Hair Hope tripled and continued to do so week after week. After my first year in business, I was receiving so many orders that I could hardly keep up with the demand,” she says. Three years later, Hair Hope products are sold in many beauty supply stores and salons in the USA as well as in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Australia, South Korea, Trinidad, Tobago, and several other countries. “If I had given up because of low sales in my first week, I would not be where I am today.” Being a business owner comes with it’s own set of challenges. “I love the freedom of working for myself, making my own hours and my own rules. I make all of my products by hand and run the business side as well. I have help every now and then but usually I handle everything on my own, including manufacturing, order processing, shipping
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What is Irokei Creates
Irokei Creates is a business owned by me where you can buy handmade jewelry. And I sell necklaces, bracelets, earrings, headbands, and other things that I create for girls and boys. I picked my own name.
Who is Irokei?
I am a artist, creator, and first grader. I am 6 years old. I like to make jewelry, I am a Girl Scout, and I take ballet. I live in Memphis, TN. I like to travel to places like Iowa, Illinois, and Florida.
When and how did you begin? I started Irokei Creates because my mommy is a creator and I wanted to do it too. Irokei Creates started about a year ago when I was 5.
What does you love most about your business? I love selling jewelry to people and that they will pay for things I make. I like to try making new things and use different types of beads. My favorite thing to make is necklaces. I also like that I get to teach other people how to make jewelry and other art.
What inspires you the most?
My mommy inspires me, she helps me make jewelry. Grandma inspires me because she helps me at events. My whole family supports me because they buy stuff when I make it and they help get me supplies. They help me alot. I am also part of a group called 901 Kidpreneurs, lead by Tamika Heard. I get to have events with other kids who also have their own businesses.
Describe some of things you create. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets are the main things I create at this time. I use different types of beads to make jewelry. I create different sets that include bows, earrings, and bracelets. My mommy also helps me create Mommy and Me sets.
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