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Learn how using FORGIVENESS improves your health and your wealth Discover how your THOUGHTS AND WORDS move you forward or keep you stuck Master the game-changing magic of GRATITUDE Understand how to face FEAR and dissolve it every time Boldly move on from a painful PAST Realize how to change your relationship with money and create ﬁnancial FREEDOM

The S.O.S. Retreat uses music, art, unforgettable activities and strength-based exercises followed by a relaxing overnight stay in your private room to allow the new information to marinate and become deeply anchored within your consciousness while you sleep; the only time you are not able to talk yourself out of taking a healthy risk, pursuing a dream or goal, or doing something to honor yourself.

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CONTENTS

8 COVER STORY:

KAT TYNES PAYS IT FORWARD

SISTERHOOD IN ACTION

12 S.O.S COUNCIL: Sheba

DADDY DAUGHTER DYNAMICS

TEAM SISTERHOOD MICHELLE HOLLINGER Publisher and Editorial Director

SISTERSPEAK Poetic Expressions

CATHY CHARLES Senior Graphic Designer and Illustrator ALEXANDRA HARRIS Staff Photographer STEPHANIE HARRIS Contributing Writer

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PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE

Welcome

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Welcome to The Sisterhood! For some of you, it’s more accurate for me to say, “Welcome back!” I initially launched this publication approximately one year ago. After publishing the inaugural issue, I accepted a job offer to become the editor at the South Florida Times, and despite my best intentions, time simply would not permit me to do both so I never got beyond that first issue. Because I’m a staunch believer that everything happens for a reason, instead of lamenting the one year period between the launch and the re-launch, I’ve embraced it as a period of additional preparation to bring you a high quality, substantive, creative and inspiring news-mag that celebrates sisterhood. I’ve evolved over the past 12 months. I’m taking risks and spending so much time outside of my comfort zone that previously unfamiliar territory has been transformed into my own sacred playground. The past 365 days have helped me guarantee that I am diligently, consistently and enthusiastically practicing what I’m preaching on the pages of The Sisterhood. As I encourage you to live out loud, to look fear in the face and create a life that is authentically your own, I am doing the same. And that is what The Sisterhood is all about; talking about the things that matter to us all, like navigating fear, living authentically and unapologetically, taking risks, addressing our “daddy issues,” discovering our purpose and having fun. It’s about the recognition that sisterhood collectively is defined by sisterhood individually. How each woman shows up in her own life fuels how she shows up in the lives of her sisterfriends. The foundation of The Sisterhood rests upon the 7 Principles of the S.O.S. – the Sisterhood of Self; which essentially explains that a woman’s relationship with herself – her S.O.S.- determines her quality of life. It determines whether she’s living a life that she feels great about or whether she’s a spectator to

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an existence that others told her was best for her. It determines whether she’s living her passion or simply fantasizing about it. It determines whether her relationships are harmonious – not perfect and problem-free – but harmonious, which means they’re healthy and mutually beneficial. A woman’s S.O.S. determines how she relates to money – whether it’s paycheck to paycheck survival loaded with worry and a “never enough” mentality; or whether she’s in the flow of prosperity, living freely because she gets to do what she wants, how and when she wants to. The Sisterhood addresses these powerful topics and more by spotlighting women who are pursuing the principles, learning the principles and living the principles. My team and I are bringing you The Sisterhood in a digital format for the first two months, beginning with August’s abbreviated preview issue. In October, we go big by publishing The Sisterhood in its print edition! We hope you’ll join us for the launch party, which will be free for our subscribers. Speaking of subscribers, please consider this an official invitation to join us for what will be an extremely powerful journey that takes us deeper into the nuances, the flavor, the essence of sisterhood – always with the S.O.S. as our base. The subscription is free and takes only a minute to complete. Being a subscriber has other amazing benefits, including discounted rates for our events (we’re planning an awesome retreat that will allow us to really explore what’s holding us back, how to make more money and effective ways to release the hold that our past often has on us). Please share your feedback and suggestions for what you’d like us to include on the pages of The Sisterhood. I am so looking forward to getting to know you better. To borrow from Oprah, one of my favorite sisterfriends, what I know for sure is life is in session, it’s not a dress rehearsal, being a woman is an amazing gift - with sisterhood being a beautiful bonus.

Michelle

In sisterhood,

7 PRINCIPLES of an active S.O.S.

• All women have an S.O.S. that is either active or inactive.

imperative to maintaining an active S.O.S.

• The only way to activate your S.O.S. is to spend time in the silence, daily.

• Active S.O.S. points the way to inner splendor, which reveals life purpose.

• Self-forgiveness elevates an active S.O.S. • Paying attention to thoughts and words is 4

• Gratitude helps an active S.O.S. thrive.

• An active S.O.S. impacts a woman’s sisterhood exchanges with other women THE SISTER HOOD

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What we’re looking forward to THIS MONTH! PUMPS, PEARLS AND POLITICS The fourth annual Pumps, Pearls & Politics forum and luncheon hosted by the Connection Committee of the Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is scheduled for 11:30 AM, Saturday, Aug. 6, at the InterContinental at Doral Miami. This women-centered and women-focused event has the theme, How Do We #UniteAmerica? Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson will join several others for this important discussion. For more information, visit pealpumpspolitics2016.eventbrite.com

AILEYCAMP MIAMI FINALE Imagine a boot camp style dance camp that helps some of the shyest youth break out of their shells. Now imagine them taking to one of Miami’s premiere stages to show the community what they’ve got. You can take it all in at the AileyCamp Miami’s final performance, which is free. The presentation happens on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. and will feature ballet, jazz, modern and West African dance as well as spoken word—all performed by the AileyCamp Miami campers! Using dance as a vehicle for developing self-esteem, creative expression and imagination, AileyCamp Miami at the Arsht Center is offered in partnership with the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation.

JM Lexus Sunday Jazz Brunch Take your blankets, chairs and picnic baskets to the free outdoor JM Lexus Sunday Jazz Brunch live concert series, which returns on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the New River in Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District. Appearing at this month’s event are crowd favorites Ike & Val Woods on the Esplanade Stage, the Harvey Nevins Swinging Jazz Quintet on the Peck Courtyard stage and Valerio Cantori at the Connie Hoffman Gazebo. While there, you can also take a free, behind-the-scenes tour of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts theater at 11:30 a.m. Sign-up for the tour begins at 11:15 a.m. in the main lobby of the Au-Rene Theater.

SMOLLET EATS As they continue to corner the market in virtually every creative category known to man, the uber talented Smollet family – including Jake, Jazz, Jocqui, Jojo, Jurnee and Jussie are now bringing us their culinary skills in the new six-episode series, Smollet Eats. From putting on the perfect kids’ birthday party to throwing a midnight BBQ for their friends, the family’s culinary ace Jake is joined by brothers Jocqui, Jojo and Jussie, and sisters Jazz and Jurnee for a mouth-watering menu of food-centric celebrations. Upcoming episodes feature Jake and Jojo against Jazz and Jurnee in a brother vs. sister food truck challenge, Jake and Jussie’s pop-up dinner at a Hollywood comedy club and visits from family matriarch Janet Smollett. The Smolletts’ new cooking show debuts on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 12:30pm on the Food Network. THE SISTER HOOD

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SISTERHOOD IN ACTION Bridgette Baker incorporates sacred sisterhood principles into her thriving business BY MICHELLE HOLLINGER As a wife, mother and business owner, Bridgette Baker understands juggling. She knows all too well that finding that delicate work/life balance is essential to overall wellbeing and achieving substantive success. Taking what she knows personally and building a business model around it is affording her and her business partner (husband, Gregory) an opportunity to help other businesses to prosper, in every sense of the word, through their company, PBCi, LLC. The company, she said, concentrates on the real world solutions for businesses, “the stuff that keeps the doors open (like) funding and grant resourcing, operational organization, minority and women owned business certification, networking.” While their clients are not exclusively women, Baker’s embrace of sisterhood is evident in her approach to helping women business owners; and she’s mindful of the powerful timing. “We’re in a moment in history (for) women, especially in the state of Florida where we’re in the top 5 states of the highest women owned businesses,” she shared. THE UNIQUENESS OF WOMANHOOD The increase in the number of women becoming entrepreneurs is not simply quantitative, Baker observed. For women, owning a business is different. “I find that we as women are trying to navigate this world that demands our full attention as far as the business is concerned while trying to balance the needs of everything else going on in our lives. It’s hard to separate personal from business, but as an entrepreneur, you are your business.” Her awareness of those dynamics fuels an authentic approach to helping women excel in their businesses. PBCi launched in 2012 and the Bakers rebranded it in 2014 to reflect their desire for a more comprehensive business model that went beyond the initial training focus they’d envisioned. “We realized we wanted something more. People come to training and they leave and you never see them again, so we wanted to create a business model that would be a little more impactful,” she explained. “We are contributors to people’s prosperity.” SISTERHOOD-INFUSED ENTREPRENEURSHIP For women, a new approach to entrepreneurship that embraces sisterhood is emerging and it is a game changer.

“I hope that as women we would

embrace the concept that sisterhood is not just about all of us owning businesses, but that we can collaborate and hold each other up

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“Over the last four years that we’ve been in business, we’ve almost seen an evolution in which instead of looking at each other like competition, we’ve decided that the best way for us to move forward is to network, to build upon our strengths, to build collaborations and partnerships where we can all support one another. And I think in that kind of scenario, we all thrive,” Baker said. “We have a network of all kinds of businesses and services, but I’ve also had the opportunities to bond with some really strong women who are completely dedicated to and ferociously chasing their dream,” she said. Many agree that chasing dreams as an entrepreneur has its pluses and minuses. It’s cool not having to report to someone else and having the creative control to guide your own destiny; however, navigating the challenges of starting and building a company can sometimes feel lonely. “What happens as an entrepreneur is you feel that you’re the only one, but everyone is having challenges,” Baker said. Reaching out to another woman business owner, sometimes just to share can be therapeutic. “Sometimes it is so encouraging just to hear another woman business owner say to me, ‘you know I’m struggling with xyz. I just want your opinion on this. Have you ever experienced

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this? How should I handle this,’” she said. “It’s a situation where you’re both getting the benefit of kind of releasing the burden for a minute. And you feel at that minute not so alone and that person feels not so alone, and you’re able to talk through it. It’s very powerful.”

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She added, “I hope that as women we would embrace the concept that sisterhood is not just about all of us owning businesses, but that we can collaborate and hold each other up.”

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MIND, BODY, BUSINESS Bringing a collaborative, holistic business approach together with an emphasis on self-care, PBCi is presenting ‘Mind, Body, Business’ in October. The full day conference is geared to the woman business owner looking to establish balance while she prospers. Its focus is indicative of the refreshing roadmap to entrepreneurship Baker is championing; one that is more open and honest, emphasizes collaboration instead of competition and sheds myths surrounding the achievement of a thriving business. “There seems to be this taboo for entrepreneurs to talk about the everyday things that are affecting them. You know, stress and family issues, money issues, whatever is going on.” The conference will provide space for business owners to unwind and hopefully gain a renewed perspective on how they do business. “Everywhere we turn, we’re bombarded with images of overnight success, and we’re taught failure is a part of growth, but then we’re trying to seek work/life balance and the conversation just stops there. There’s a lot of pressure for business owners to maintain this veneer like we have it all together.” Thankfully, with her example of sisterhood in action, Baker is helping women redefine what it means to “have it all together.” For more information about PBci, LLC, visit PBciusa.com.

The Sisterhood is a South Florida publication like no other. Each month, it will deliver information, wisdom, insight and guidance with a singular purpose of motivating you to live your absolute best life. On its pages, you will not only read about tips and strategies for moving beyond fear, overcoming obstacles, becoming ﬁnancially independent and living the life you were born to live – you will read about women who are who are doing all of that and more. We will regularly spotlight powerful characteristics in real life women because repetition is an extremely effective approach to empowerment. The more you read about women overcoming fear, the easier it becomes for you to do the same thing. The more you hear women talk about money, building wealth and how they took control of their ﬁnancial life, the easier it is for you to embrace prosperity as your birthright. The more you see women checking dreams off their bucket list, the sooner you will check important dreams and goals from yours.

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PAY IT FORWARD

BY MICHELLE HOLLINGER

Paying it forward is a way of life for

A girl’s view of herself is often a reflection of the m dominant values surrounding her; and in our mate obsessed culture, many fall lockstep into defining th selves by what they lack instead of what they h While Kat Tynes’ definition of herself as a girl de popular opinion, (“I was extremely smart,” she sha “but you can’t see intelligence,”) she rememb all too well being judged by others based on things that I did not have.” And because some can be particularly cruel, she was bullied beca of her family’s “limited finances.”

That innate awareness of her true worth even stronger over the years, evolving in successful professional life as the for educational services manager at the Mi Herald and current publicist for the Tray Martin Foundation. Her awareness of w it felt like to be victimized by others a fuels a strong desire to help young w en navigate the treacherous teen years without succumbing to oth definitions of them.

Mentoring has been a part of her for decades. Tynes, 56, calls it an tension of who she is and estima that she has mentored over 500 dents. Beginning with traditional m toring organizations like the Girl Sco and other organizations, her dedicatio helping young women discover the t about who they are has morphed int deeper level of mentoring with teenage g via monthly group sessions at Miami No western Senior High.

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You have to hold on to your dreams, hold on to what you believe it, don’t change anything about yourself. My goal is to teach them that anything is possible and there’s always an outlet. WHO DO YOU CONSIDER THE IDEAL MENTEE? I don’t want the student who is doing so well. I want to see the student who believes she can’t do it. Those are my favorite. My target is that person who truly believes that they’re lacking what other students have. That’s my favorite student. WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE MENTOR/ MENTEE RELATIONSHIP? It’s important to gain trust. Trust means they are getting ready to tell you their most sacred story. And when they do, you can’t laugh. Whatever they’re feeling about it, you have got to feel. If they feel that their story is the end of the world, it’s the end of the world to you. Whatever they’re feeling, you have to replicate their feeling. HOW DO YOU REINFORCE THE IMPORTANCE OF SISTERHOOD TO YOUR MENTEES? We sit in a circle during the group sessions and the reason why we sit in a circle is it’s unbroken. You have to comfort your teammate. You don’t just let her sit there and cry and you sit there and watch, no, you give her a hug. You may not think you have any friends but you have 29 friends in this room, well actually 30 including me. WHAT HAS BEEN A HIGHLIGHT OF YOUR MENTORING EXPERIENCE? Last year was my biggest year. I had 16 students graduating and going off to college and every last one of them got a scholarship. The young ladies are currently attending Florida Memorial University, Florida State University, Florida A & M University, Florida International University, Bethune Cookman University, Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College.

to your dreams, hold ieve it, don’t change urself. My goal is to ything is possible and ays an outlet.

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T he S.O.S Council An unfolding novel

By Michelle Hollinger The light from the lamp blinked three times. Shelby rushed around the room, grabbing clothing from the drawers and throwing them unfolded in the open suitcase. Three more blinks, plus this time the framed picture of her and her mother toppled from the dresser, landing face up on the floor. She had to turn her body to the left to see it because her left eye was swollen shut. Her heart raced and she involuntarily placed a hand on her protruding belly. “I have to do it this time,” she said to the little girl growing inside of her. “He’s gonna kill me next time.” The loud muffler followed seconds later by the car door slamming caused her to inhale sharply, momentarily losing focus and falling dangerously close to a state of sheer panic. A deep breath brought her back. She looked at the clock before quickly slamming the suitcase shut and shoving it under the bed. “He’s early,” she muttered. “Damn.” She rushed out of the room and into the kitchen, yanking pots and pans out of the cupboard. Nervously, she poured water into one of the smaller pots, turning the stove on high, sprinkling pepper when she meant to add salt. She grabbed a package of chicken thighs out of the freezer and threw them into the microwave, mistakenly pressing “cook” instead of “defrost.” The sound of keys in the front door causes her right hand to shake. She grabs it with the other, attempting to

Sheba calm herself with deep breaths before he walks in. “You gotta get it together,” she whispers to herself. She hears Nod walk into the house. The sound of his keys hitting the glass tray on the console near the front door makes her heart skip a beat. The glass tray that has managed to remain unbroken. The glass tray with the words, “Give love a chance,” they got on a trip to New Orleans that started on a high note and ended with her arm in a sling. The water in the pot starts to boil, so she measures one cup of rice and pours it in, noticing the pepper swirling, bubbling where the salt should have been. His nickname “Nod” was bestowed upon him by his father; a hard-working, hard-loving, hard-drinking mechanic who genuinely expected his wife and only child to obey his every command like submissive wives and obedient children were supposed to. Rodney Jr.’s tendency to nervously nod his head yes whenever his dad demanded anything led the elder Rodney to nickname his only son, “Nod.” Nod buried his father three years ago, nearly five years to the date that his mother left. Not even bothering to pack, Sara Kincaid’s escape from Rodney Sr.’s unpredictable fist appeared unplanned from the outside looking in; but was actually the result of weeks of mental rehearsals. The $5,575 that she managed to hide in an old coat pocket wasn’t there when she went to add another $25 to it, setting THE SISTER HOOD

off a heavy dread that made her belly flip flop repeatedly, once again signaling danger that it hoped desperately she would not ignore. Sara was certain that the flowers her husband of 13 years brought home to make up for the last beating would adorn her grave, so when he grabbed the day’s newspaper and ventured into the bathroom for his daily elimination, she hurriedly changed out of her house slippers to sneakers and ran out of the house into a new, abuse-free life made possible by the local shelter for women who finally realize their worth; finally ready to pursue a life they really deserve. Despite her attempts to retrieve him, Nod never saw his mother again – until the day of his father’s funeral. His emotions shocked him. He was torn between wanting to to wrap her in a bear hug of affection, never letting go - or placing his strong hands around her delicate neck and squeezing until his sadness left. Nod did neither. Sara remained in the back of the sparsely attended funeral home chapel, staying long enough to slip a sealed white envelope into Nod’s hand before she left. The kitchen light blinks three times, causing Shelby to stop stirring the rice that she has now salted and brought to a simmer. The half cooked microwave chicken thighs won’t need much more cooking in the oven, she realizes, so she seasons them quickly and shoves them in to bake. Three more blinks. This time slower, more deliberate. When she hears the sound of the shower, she rushes

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T he S.O.S Council cont. into the hall, bumping into Nod, drunker and sadder than she’s ever seen him. “Has he been crying,” she wonders to herself. “Where you going,” he groans. A slow, deep breath steadies her. “To grab you a towel out of the dryer. I know how you like them warm after you bathe.” She even manages to plant a convincing kiss on his cheek.

A flash of images crowd her mind. She sees Chester, her first boyfriend choking her until she passed out, awakened by him thrusting violently into her limp body. The image of Timothy’s backhand across her mouth feels so real she instinctively touches her lips, recalling the taste of blood oozing from them. Rodrigo’s deceptively smiling face sends shivers down her spine when she hears the shower stop.

“Have my dinner ready when I get out.” He stumbles into the bathroom and as soon as the door closes, Shelby rushes into the bedroom and drops to her knees to pull her suitcase from under the bed.

Terror brings Shelby back to the present moment. She grabs the suitcase, stopping briefly to pick up the picture from the floor before rushing outside. She has one foot out the door when she feels his hands in her hair, yanking her violently back into his control.

Three blinks of the lamp light.

TO BE CONTINUED…

EDITOR’S NOTE: The S.O.S. Council is an unfolding novel being written by Michelle Hollinger. Each month, a new chapter will be included in The Sisterhood, culminating with the conclusion, which is yet to be determined.

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Daddy Daughter Dynamics BY MICHELLE HOLLINGER

Understanding the IDE – Intangible Daddy Essence The IDE exists within men who become fathers and attaches naturally to an invisible magnetic cord within his daughter. If he’s absent in her life, the cord remains unattached and typically has an adverse effect on her growth and development. The relationship a girl has with her father has an extremely strong impact on who she becomes. His presence in her life greatly determines how she sees herself and how she sees the world; whether she feels comfortable in her skin, in her mind, in her body. The presence of her dad impacts whether she takes healthy risks to evolve or whether she plays it safe and exists only within a mediocre comfort zone. A man’s presence in her daughter’s life is huge. Here’s why: Within fathers is a divine energy that, when activated, is funneled to their daughters via their thoughts, words and actions towards her. At its highest level, it is a sacred, intangible essence that he transpires to her consistently throughout her life, adjusting it according to where she is in her development. Her reception of it fills a divine space within her that has an invisible magnetic cord attached to his energy. The foundation for giving and receiving the intangible daddy essence is love. When the circulation - the giving and receiving of this intangible daddy essence - occurs, she awakens to an unspoken, highly energetic inner permission to soar, to take risks, to move beyond a comfort zone with the strong, spoken and/or unspoken belief that a safety net exists to catch her if she missteps.

is unhealthily, it attracts it nonetheless. Other girls without a healthy attachment to their father may seek to numb the intangible magnetic cord with drugs, food or alcohol. While less effective, substitute intangible daddy essence (stepfathers, godfathers, grandfathers, uncles, etc.) can attach to her invisible magnetic cord – its effectiveness is contingent upon when in her life the attachment occurs. If it occurs between birth and five years old – the substitute IDE can be extremely effective because her cognitive awareness of her biological IDE has not developed enough to clearly discern a difference between a substitute and biological IDE. If the attachment occurs between ages five and ten, its effectiveness is lessened, especially if an attachment to her biological IDE was established but then removed. If there was no biological IDE attachment and she connects to a substitute IDE attachment between the ages of five and ten, the effectiveness of the attachment is contingent upon consistency and quality. If the young girl is able to spend time with the substitute IDE on a regular basis and his thoughts, words and actions towards her are healthy, validating and supportive; she can reap similar benefits of the daddy/daughter dynamic and her ability to develop into a woman with a strong sense of self and authenticity is very likely.

What others call “failure” she comes to know as a “learning opportunity” which strengthens her ability to grow and develop authentically without fear of making a mistake, without doubting her abilities and without being preoccupied with what others may think. Her innate desire to be her authentic self is awakened if this intangible daddy essence is healthy, non-judgmental and unconditionally supportive. Her dominion over herself - mind, body and soul is activated and the sacred confidence that results is evident in the way she moves through the world. Several years (at least five) of receiving the intangible daddy essence solidifies her foundation and, at some point, the daddy/daughter relationship shifts from one of daddy as supporter and builder - to daddy as consultant, sounding board and cheerleader. Conversely, girls who grow up without experiencing the intangible daddy essence because their father was either not present in their life or he was, but in an unhealthy way, are very likely to go through life seeking to attach the magnetic cord to something because when left unattached, it flounders achingly. The floundering happens because its natural inclination is to attach; attaching is what it is supposed to do. These girls are likely to seek out what to them feels like the intangible daddy essence by being promiscuous. The strong innate attachment urge is drawn to masculine energy so although the masculine energy it attracts through promiscuity

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SisterSpeak

Poetic expressions

Sisterhood

By Michelle Hollinger I see her on the screen, on the job, on the street. Head held high, her eyes smile and see clearly through the bright light she casts. She has danced with many partners, fear, rejection, and at least one of the isms… They now follow her lead. I return her glance with smiling eyes, whisper a brief thanks to Him for her, transmit a warm ‘you go girl,’ and bask in the glow of our mutual lights, each strengthening the other through the energy exchange called sisterhood.

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Investing in ﬁtness and wellness Shopping for healthy, nutritious food Understanding ﬁnancial literacy and building wealth Planning for their dream home Practicing self-care with manis and pedis, facials and massages Vacationing and traveling domestically and internationally Driving quality automobiles Expressing their individuality with their fashion, shoes and jewelry Dining out for breakfast, lunch, dinner and, especially the sisterhood-friendly meal called brunch! This group knows how to have fun, whether they are supporting local live talent; dancing to a variety of good music, catching the latest theatrical performance or their favorite celebrities in concert. They are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters, aunts, godmothers and grandmothers who not only shop for themselves but also for the special people in their lives.

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(BPT) - A great way to start your day is to add breakfast to your morning routine. But as we all know, routines can get dull fast, especially after you’ve been eating the same breakfast for a few months. If you find your family is in a breakfast rut, it may be time to switch things up and add some excitement to those early hours. Here are a few new ideas to brighten up everyone’s morning:

Get the whole family to cook. Getting everyone in the family to help out in the kitchen is easy, especially on weekends, and they’ll love feeling more involved. The next time you make breakfast, ask your kids to help you. Enjoy connecting as a family and building memories you will all cherish for years to come.

Set up a pancake bar.

Jazz up breakfast with these creative ideas LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES (Courtesy of Lauren’s Latest blog)

Yield: Six 4-inch pancakes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes

Host a breakfast lottery. Do your kids complain about having to eat the same thing every day? Surprise them with a special breakfast lottery. Have ingredients on hand for several breakfast entrees, like pancakes, waffles, or crepes. Put the names of each breakfast item in a hat and make whichever one you draw. This makes for an entertaining and suspenseful breakfast.

Try a new recipe.

Ingredients: * 1 cup pancake mix, such as Hungry Jack Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix * 3/4 cup cold water * 1/4 cup ricotta cheese * zest of 2 small lemons * powdered sugar, for garnish * Hungry Jack syrup Directions: In a medium sized bowl, stir pancake mix, water, ricotta cheese and lemon zest together until mostly smooth with a few small lumps. Fry on a lightly greased nonstick skillet until golden brown. Serve with powdered sugar and warm syrup. Start your day with a satisfying breakfast while enjoying the company of your loved ones. Get creative and try some of these ideas for a whole new take on the first meal of the day.

Make a weekend breakfast extra special by setting up a short-order pancake station in your kitchen. Offer different flavors of pancake mix, set out chocolate chips, sliced fruit or any other ingredients to create special pancakes that appeal to your family. Don’t forget to top each pancake with a pat of butter or a dollop of whipped cream and, of course, warm syrup. If you use a microwavable syrup bottle, like Hungry Jack, you can microwave the whole bottle and pour hot syrup straight onto your pancakes with no mess.

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Mini pancake kabobs When it comes to breakfast kabobs, the possibilities are endless. Mini pancake kabobs are a lively twist on a classic breakfast. All you need for this recipe, courtesy of I Heart Naptime Blog, is a pancake mix, like Hungry Jack Complete Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix, syrup, kabob skewers and your favorite pancake toppings. Cook small, cookie-sized pancakes on a griddle. Then, stack them on skewers with toppings like fruit and peanut butter. Top each kabob off with a drizzle of warm syrup.

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(BPT) - Whether you are heading to a backyard barbeque or a summer soiree, a healthy, glowing complexion is the best accessory this summer. Everyone knows the drill about proper skin cleansing and moisturizing regimens, however, many women are interfering with their skin health by not taking the same care when it comes to their beauty products. “Keeping skin looking radiant is no small feat,” says Stacey Ramstedt, senior director of marketing at Paris Presents Incorporated, a global leader in beauty products and personal care accessories. “Women are careful about the makeup and products they use on their skin, but overlook the importance of maintaining those products for optimal use and skin health.” Are you guilty of these dirty secrets?

Dirty little beauty secrets that affect your skin’s health

Mistake 1: Never washing makeup brushes

Mistake 3: Relying on products to include your sun protection

A whopping 43 percent of makeup brush users report they never wash their makeup brushes, according to a 2014 quantitative online survey among 212 makeup brush users. Brushes not only collect makeup residue, but they also hold dirt, oil and other impurities. A regular maintenance routine ensures brushes are clean when they touch your skin, plus it boosts brush performance and integrity so they last longer.

It is no secret that sunscreen helps maintain skin health. By blocking dangerous ultraviolet rays, sunscreen is a key tool to protect the skin against cancer and premature aging. Recognizing the benefits, most face lotions and products on the market today include a sunscreen ingredient. But be cautious, similar to the products in your makeup bag, sunscreens do not last forever and should be replenished.

Cleaning makeup brushes does not have to be a time-consuming chore. For daily cleaning and quick color changes, try EcoTools Makeup Brush Cleansing Cloths. They help keep your brushes fresh and conditioned. For a weekly deeper clean, use EcoTools Makeup Brush Shampoo to get your brushes back to new. Both are made from plant-based ingredients and are dermatologist tested so they are safe for sensitive skin.

While sunscreens are designed to remain at original strength for up to three years, according to the Mayo Clinic, the sunscreen ingredients in your favorite face products may not last as long. In fact, facial moisturizers and serums should be tossed after six months to a year. Be on the lookout for PAO (Period After Opening) notations on new products or look for a number followed by an M to tell you how many months after opening the product should be tossed. To be safe, be sure to use an oil-free high SPF face sunscreen after your moisturizer to provide any extra level of protection all summer long.

Mistake 2: Using expired makeup Similar to the kale salad you had for lunch, your makeup comes with an expiration date. While it may not give a specific “use by” date, the general rule is to replace mascara and eyeliners every three months, liquid foundation every six months and powder eyeshadow every two years. We all struggle with letting go, with 89 percent of women hanging on to makeup just in case they need it later, according to a Stowaway Cosmetics survey. Which means at best makeup will be poor-performing, and at worst, it can bring bacteria to the skin and eyes, causing irritation. Keep in mind, the more often you use the product, especially with your fingers, the more often you should replace it.

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