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Making Power Moves

By Terry L. Watson Photos by Todd Youngblood

Who is Rhonda G. Crowder? When asked that question, she describes herself as someone who keeps her focus on family and career. The single mother is vibrant, creative, jovial, and hard working. She is also determined, optimistic, and someone who puts God first.

“I am a mother of two wonderful children, Kaila and Jaydn. I am an alumnus of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. There, I majored in Journalism Mass Communications, with a concentration in Public Relations,” she says.

Rhonda is the CEO and Founder of Power Moves Education & Consulting, and Power Moves Performing Arts Academy. “I am driven by pulling the creative out of someone who never thought they would succeed. I enjoy expounding on the greatness inside of them, bringing it to flourish it,” she shares.

Power Moves Performing Arts Academy is set to personalize and develop, refine and showcase in dance, drama, musical theatre/theatre, photography, vocal and instrumental music and studio engineering while providing them with a rigorous academic curriculum. Everyone is welcomed to apply and all students must have a goal driven attitude. “We thrive on an HBCU level with creativity, allowing students to re-invent their creativity through arts,” she shares.

Power Moves Education & Consulting prepares, exposes, and broadens all student’s horizons for colleges, universities, and first-generation students in either a one on one, group sessions and/or speaking engagements while building and connecting education and striving for excellence.

Rhonda shares that her journalism and educational background have allotted her creativity to be cultivated in entrepreneurship. “Without God, and the vision He placed in me, none of this would be possible. GOD is my CEO!”

Rhonda says she enjoys educating and bringing out the creativity in others. She is also inspired by strong women who have a story of power and strength and are willing to share how they overcame. She also finds strength in single mothers, just as she is, who are pushing to succeed and become successful.

In the future, her goal is to own her own school, and have her own performing arts studio. The sky’s the limit, and Rhonda is proving that anything is possible with God. h

For more information, please contact Rhonda Crowder 336-325-8855 powermovesenc@gmail.com Follow Power Moves on Facebook and Instagram

Torcha Berryhill T.T.E. RENTALS

By Terry L. Watson Photos by T.T.E. Rentals

Are you planning an event in the DFW area, there is someone who can help you organize it.

Torcha’ Berryhill of Dallas, TX is the owner of T.T.E. Rentals (Tents, Tables, and Etc.) Her company is a black woman owned business that provides local and affordable party essentials to the DFW area. These items include tables, chairs, tents, bounce houses, and more.

Torcha’ describes herself as a work in progress. Her greatest gift she shares is being a single mother and showing her children that faith without works is dead.

T.T.E. Rentals is a stable and constantly growing business. It actually started when Torcha’ began purchasing tables and chairs about two years ago. When the moment came for her to add more diverse products to her business, she did some research on what she wanted to offer, and played around with a few different names. In June of this year, she took a leap of faith by creating a flyer for her business with a price list and posted it on her social media pages. “I didn’t expect for it to take off as fast as it has, but I am so excited and blessed for the opportunity to be able to service the DFW metroplex,” she says.

As a business owner, Torcha’ has enjoyed some benefits of entrepreneurship. There are some things that she really loves about it as well. One of them is being able to service people and helping them enjoy some of the most memorable moments in their lives. She has also faced her share of challenges in business. “Has it been a smooth road? Not at all. I have lost a few friends, and I’ve had some sleepless nights and had some empty stomachs. Most of the challenges and stresses come from doubting myself and becoming overwhelmed from the doubt I’ve created,” she shares. “It’s a work in progress though. I’m coming up on my fifth month in business and I am truly learning from my mistakes.”

The reasons for her drive are understandably, her children. “My inspiration comes from my children. They give me the drive and motivation to push forward with anything. They are always so supportive and happy to see me doing business. I catch them passing out my flyers and telling people about my business,” she says.

Moving forward, T0rcha’ has plans to expand her inventory so that T.T.E. Rentals can be capable of servicing more clients, and even bigger events that may take place in the DFW Metroplex. Her advice to others who may follow in footsteps is to hang in there and do not give up. “If it is truly your passion, you should not allow yourself to be discouraged by what other people are doing. They don’t have you. I never thought I would be actually doing what I said I would be doing, and be successful at it, but I am,” she says. h

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Domestic Violence Awareness is the key to erradicating domestic abuse and saving lives. We are here to prevent and educate the community. Portia Shipman the Founder and Executive Director has provided services and events for over 12 years serving hundred of thousands people.

Portia has been featured on three major networks telling the story of Sherri Jackson. She is proud of the new beginning of a long journey to keep the name of Sherri out in the forefront. Now entering 2021 the year of murdered is released from prison. He only served 13 years.

What’s next for the the foundation?

Did you know that as of September 29th, 2020 there have been 50 homicides directly related to domestic violence? Domestic violence is defined as attempting to cause bodily injury or placing a victim or a member of the victim’s family in fear of serious bodily injury or continued harassment resulting in significant emotional distress. The definition includes stalking, rape and sexual offenses. Since 2015 the Paint the City Purple Campaign TM has been it’s major national awareness event. We are excited to provide other Free services and programs in 2021.

TRUTHSPEAKS is our first victims group. It’s a four weeks group sessions for those who are still battling with the trauma of abuse. You can register online. You can refer a friend or client.

Thank you being apart of the mission and vision of the Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Inc.