"A big business starts small." — Richard Branson

Tushana Snypes is a mother, singer, college student, and Christian, who loves to see people happy and whole. I’m your Director and Life of the Party Bronze fashion accessory consultant. Get your $5 bling, accessories, and jewelry to add to your daily, event, or holiday fashion!!!

"Allow me to bling you up!" - Tushana Snypes

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Wife, Mother, Gamma, writer, blogger, graphic designer, consultant, and the Creative Coach and CEO of CRE74.  

CRE74  is the name of this creative business founded by Carlene Wright, The  Creative Coach. CRE stands for Create, Revise, and Execute.  These three  elements are needed to push your goals forward and out of  the comfort  zone of your mind. The 74 is the year this creative was created. 

CRE74  is the house Carlene Wright sits to help you reach your goals in  whatever it is that needs a little touch of creativity to be  successful. 

WEBSITE: thecarlenewright.com, cre74.com

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Tiffany L.H. Reed aka Ladi Reed, wife and mother launched A Little Reflechie, January, 2021.  A Little Reflechie means "a little thoughtful". Tiffany products offers the reminder of a quote by her grandmother, "It's so nice to be nice."

Tiffany aim for her products is to remind people that it only takes one thought to be kind, one thought to show love, and one thought to show appreciation.  She customizes an individual’s thought into the perfect gift.

"My biggest driving force and greatest joy is my customers" - Tiffany L.H. Reed

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DKJ&G is owned and managed by Derien M. Samuels Sr. In June 2008, we began as a mobile business in Chicago, IL. Since our beginning we have been dedicated to providing quality items with affordable prices. 

DKJ&G Online went live, and has been open for online sales since February 2015. New items will be added to our site periodically. Take a good browse through each item section. 

I'm sure you'll find something to place an order with us for. Thank you. Your business is appreciated. 

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Prep Curry is an accomplished fashion 

designer and social media influencer who currently resides in Los Angeles, California.  With only $6 in his pocket, he took a leap of faith and  relocated to Los Angeles in 2016 because of his strong faith that he would someday accomplish his goals.  

Since residing in California, Prep  has worked with Elise Neal, Ray J, Brandy, Sherry Shepherd, and Tank to  name a few celebrity clients.  Prior to relocating to Los Angeles, Prep  hosted several fashion show productions in his hometown of Memphis,  Tennessee.  The last production that Prep hosted brought Fonzworth  Bentley to Memphis as a special guest.  

Prep received a sewing machine  for his birthday in 2008 due to a new found interest.  He started his  brand by showcasing PREPared Fashion which originally included bowties  and pocket squares.  

Today, Prep has morphed his former PREPared Fashion  brand into PREP CURRY clothing.  He was recently given the opportunity  to present his latest collection at the 2019 Harlem’s Fashion Row during  New York Fashion Week hosted by Brandice Daniel.  It has been nine  years of consistent creativity for Prep Curry, and he is still committed  to blazing the trail for aspiring fashion designers. 

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Stephanie Johnson is a District Leader with Primerica Financial Services. She joined Primerica in 2017. Her goal is to reach Regional Vice President. 

Stephanie left the healthcare field to pursue the Financial Service Industry full time to help families become properly protected, debt free and financially independent. 

Her passion and crusade is to financially educate families on how to create generational wealth and break the cycle of leaving families unprotected. 

In Stephanie's spare time, she loves spending time with her two grandchildren, self developing, having a closer relationship with God, and riding her motorcycle. 

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Catt is a product design leader, game maker, and developer. She is  currently the Director of Product Design at All Turtles, a globally distributed product studio solving meaningful problems.

With a design career spanning over twelve years, Catt has done design work for companies of all sizes including Asana, Etsy,  SoundCloud, and Nasdaq. She started coding around the age of 10 and  designing at the age of 15. She graduated from SVA with a BFA in Graphic  Design in 2011 and later received an MS in Integrated Digital Media  from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering in 2016. She was a member of  Rosenfeld Media’s editorial board from 2018–2019.

An observer at heart, Catt focuses on ways to improve the lives of people through design. She is interested in ways to increase empathy through interactive media. Many of her personal projects center around the human experience and tackle issues related to interpersonal relationships, self-expression, gender, and race.

In addition to her product design work, Catt makes video  games by herself and with friends. She is co-organizer of the Game Devs  of Color Expo, an annual event that amplifies the creative power held by  people of color in games. She previously co-founded Brooklyn Gamery, a  Brooklyn-based game development studio that also organized  diversity-focused game jams and events, and Code Liberation, a  non-profit organization that teaches marginalized genderfolk to program  video games. Since then, she has continued to reach marginalized  communities in tech through a variety of speaking engagements.

In her  spare time, she writes about professional development and draws artwork  of all kinds. 

Catt’s work has been covered by many publications including  Net Magazine, VentureBeat, BuzzFeed, and Black Enterprise. She has spoken at schools and events across the world including guest lecturing at Yale, Columbia University, AIGA Design Conference, Beyond Tellerrand in Germany, UX Week, Microsoft’s Codess Seattle, Google’s  WomenTechmakers NYC, and TEDxFoggyBottom. Her games have been in a  variety of exhibitions at venues such as Babycastles, IndieCade, and the  Victoria and Albert museum in London. 

You can view her work at   www.cattsmall.com.

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Elizabeth White – wife, mother of 4 children, grandmother of 4 grandsons, retired union representative, college graduate, and now CEO of Color Street Mema’s Place.  

Color Street Nail Strips are real nail polish (base coat, nail polish, and topcoat) all in one strip.  Elizabeth loves people and when she decided to pursue selling this product, she began to think about how it ties into Self Love and Self Care.  

Her live presentations are all focused on clients doing things that make them happy.  Looking at themselves and seeing what no one else can see.   Elizabeth learned how to love herself first before she could love anyone else or even allow anyone else to love her.  

Color Street has allowed Elizabeth to meet new people and make a positive impact on the lives of many.  "I love to keep people smiling.  Laughter is good for the soul and so it is what I do.  I have the heart of a child.  I teach people how to pamper themselves and that is the best feeling in the world."

Self-Love and Self Care is the theme behind Mema’s Place. Elizabeth motto is - “Take care of yourself first”. 

Elizabeth stands behind a product that she really enjoy and that makes her feel great about herself.

EMAIL:  memasplace1017@gmail.com 

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Born and raised in The Bronx, Constance James relocated to North Carolina in 2009 and retired from an 11-year career in North Carolina at Pitt County Schools as High School ISS Detention Coordinator. 

Constance started her career fulltime. After trying various avenues of businesses, she found the one that will give her all of the freedoms she desire! 

Constance became a fulltime entrepreneur after retiring. She  own and operate a travel business as well as share the opportunity for others to do the same, while leaving a legacy of freedoms in our paths. 

Through this opportunity she have been blessed in assisting over 12 families to do the same, which has resulted in a team over 30 families, thus far, that are being blessed on their journey to abundant lives as legacy builders.

Constance is also the mother of a daughter and son in law, Glamma of 2 bonus grand daughters and GiGi of 4 beautiful GGbabies!! 

Contact Constance today for a glorious travel experience. 

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Jackie Jones, MBA and helps people feel their best self!!

Today her life looks like:
❇ Freedom to work from my cellphone, laptop or tablet on my own terms!
❇ Trips and travel when I want!
❇ Living a 6 figure life!
❇ A winning circle community of next level minds!
❇ Making money while I'm sleeping with residual income!
❇ Healthier in my body, brain & bank account!

Jackie has been able to get rid of financial stress. She moved her family into the suburbs into a dream home. She feels motivated, driven, and inspired daily.

Jackie is surrounded by like minded and ambitious women and men who lift me up and encourage my success. But most importantly I went from depressed to dynamic!

Jackie wants to help you have a quantum leap as well! 

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TEXT (502)-338-4470 “JUMP” 

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Mary  Akpa is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and musician, blending soulful, high-life-driven guitars with African and jazz influences. Her career spans over two decades and four continents, including time spent  collaborating with numerous artists, and touring around the globe. Her  forthcoming album Nnoo is expected November 19, 2021. 

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Born in Paterson, New Jersey, and later relocating to Sumter, South Carolina, Shaq Hester, singer, actor, and creator, began his relationship with music singing for his Preschool graduation ceremony. After that, his eardrums were influenced by the likes of Donny Hathaway, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Stevie

Wonder, Usher Raymond, The Clark Sisters, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, and Musiq Soulchild. Exposure to such refined musicians at an early age would soon pay great dividends for this young artist.

In high school, he deepened his love for the performing arts. There, he performed in ensembles of various genres (Gospel, Jazz, Classical, and Musical Theatre).

During his college years at the University of South Carolina, his passions expanded. 

While under the tutelage of Jacob Will, he was a featured vocalist in Carolina Alive Jazz Vocal Ensemble, USC Concert Choir, USC Gospel Choir, and Opera at USC. USC Credits include: Bardolph (At the Boar’s Head, 2015), Don Alfonso

(Così Fan Tutte, 2015) and Informer #1/Señor/Captain/Croupier (Candide, 2013). Other Credits: Little Moe

(Five Guys Named Moe, 2014).

During his graduate studies, his gifts blossomed. While under the tutelage of Dr. Brian Gill, he was a featured

vocalist in the IU African American Choral Ensemble and IU Soul Revue. IU credits include Second Burgess (Peter Grimes, 2017), Water/Opera Chorus (Florencia en el Amazon as, 2016), and Solo Inmate Three (Dead Man Walking, 2015). Other credits include Andre (Welcome to College Musical, 2017-2018). Hester earned his

master’s degree from Jacobs School of Music in 2018.

Since moving to New York, he has performed as a featured vocalist in the Off-Broadway play, Antigone in Ferguson and in Kerby Jean Raymond’s 2019 Pyer Moss Fashion Show. He has also appeared in Bronx Opera’s The Mikado and Trilogy Opera’s Treemonisha. In his 2019-2020 season, he provided background vocals for Aloe Blacc (GRAMMY-nominated recording artist), Jason Michael Webb (Special Tony Award recipient), Ari Groover (Alline - Tina: The Tina Turner Musical), A. Renee, and Demetrius Lane.

He strongly resonates with Donny Hathaway, who once said, “When I think of music, I think of music in its totality, complete. From the lowest blues to the highest symphony, you know, so what I'd   like to do is exemplify each style of as many periods as I can do.”

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Jamel Johnson is a native New Yorker, who has been playing instruments for over 35 years. He began as a drummer and after 10 years transitioned to playing the organ. 

He has been mastering the organ for the last 25  years. He has traveled nationwide playing for various choirs, groups, and recording artists. Jazz and Gospel influences can be heard throughout his music, among his musical influences Jamel contributes his style to musical greats such as Jimmy Smith, Stevie Wonder, Phil Johnson, John  Peters, and many more. After contributing to various CD recordings and album releases, Jamel Johnson, released his debut album, "The J. Johnson  Project, Finally" in November 2013.

Jamel Johnson's long-awaited Jazz CD is finally ready for the world's eyes and ears. Hot, and smooth music for the old and young to enjoy.  Music from the heart...Mine!!!

The shortest body of music (but the best thus far)  is here!! Christmas With Jamel Johnson-We Cry Holy!!!! Available digitally everywhere. Hard copies are also available for purchase!!!  From a couple of familiars to a few originals. A powerful message for all the world to hear!!

Look out for the upcoming single "You're  Coming Out Alright!!" a powerful song with a strong message.  Three tracks!!! 1. The Testimony,  2. The Song, 3. A Capella version.

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Cory "Gypsy" Simpson is a New York native who was born in Queens. He is a second-generation musician who comes from a musical family. His father toured with his group that started as "Kenny and The Diamonds" in the  1960s and changed to "Intensive Heat" in the 1970s. 

Cory grew up hearing his parents play various genres of music and began to fall in love with  the sound of the guitar after hearing "Eye of The Tiger" by Survivor.  He can recall that while watching his godfather, Angel (who was one of  his father's best friends as well as the guitarist in his group) jam out  to "Maggotbrain" by Funkadelic, as well as his older cousin (who played bass for Gloria Gaynor, Gary U.S. Bonds and Wilson Pickett) who took him to a guitar clinic, something in his brain just came alive and he knew that playing the guitar is what what he was meant to do here on earth. 

Cory started his own musical journey with playing the drums in a school band at 12 years old and although he enjoyed the drums, he felt his heartstrings were still being pulled in the direction of the electric guitar. In fact, in an 8th grade journal, Cory wrote that he wanted to be "one of the best guitar players in the world" and had not even possessed the instrument at the time. Cory played drums until he was 16 years old, when he began playing bass in high school. 

During his senior year at an annual show called I.N.T.E.X., he and some friends formed a band, where they played "Rearranged" by Limp Bizkit as their first performance. Cory's parents saw how serious he was about wanting to play guitar and decided to surprise him with one on Christmas of  1996. During senior year of high school, Cory studied the style of who  would become one of his "guitar heroes" Jimi Hendrix, which is when he  took on the stage name "Gypsy" after Hendrix's biography "Electric Gypsy".    

After graduating high school, Gypsy would be seen walking around with his guitar on his back which ended up  getting him noticed by someone who was looking for a guitar player to  make complete the sound of the songs that he was recording and this is how he landed his first recording gig. 

Over the years, Gypsy has continued to practice and perfect his craft. He learned to let all  of his emotions out through his fingertips and has even been said to  have the ability to "change the record with his playing". He plays  skillfully and passionately in several genres such as rock, R&B,  pop, reggae, gospel, funk and some jazz. He has had the opportunity to  play and tour with lots of world-renowned artists such as Ricky Dillard,  Lydia Caesar, Styles P, Nina Sky, J.T. Taylor (of Kool and The Gang),  Amanda "Diva" Seales (of the tv show The Real), Kymani Marley, Ed  Robinson, Jessica Reedy, CeCe Peniston, Etana, Vee Bozeman (from the tv show  "Empire"), Naomi Cowan, Jesse Royal,  and Public Enemy. He has also been the featured lead guitarist on several studio albums for NY local artists such as Ajaay Swindell, Kenny Swindell, Reggie Parker, Lonnie  Swindell, and more.

So even now when you catch Gypsy giving his all at a show, you will more than likely find him with his  favorite companion, Silverhawk, the name he gave his guitar. It seems  Silverhawk becomes an extended part of him and you can't help but to feel what's inside of Gypy's heart. Since his first performance in high school, Gyspy refers to playing music as another way to fly and sees it as a "high". And he's been chasing that high ever since. 

If you're looking for a guitar player who will make your event or your music something that all in earshot will feel, Cory "Gypsy" Simpson is available for weddings, parties, church services, studio sessions, virtual shows, live shows, etc. 

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Joshua Freeman is a multi-talented artist, whose main goal is to bridge the gap between generations & genres through his unique musical approach. He is an a dynamic vocalist, songwriter, producer & musician. As well as a loving husband and father.

From the time he was born, music has always been a part of his life. With both his parents being amazing singers, and his uncle being a talented musician, it was inevitable that he would one day pursue music. 

At the age of 3, his father bought him his first drum set. By the time he was 5, his uncle began teaching him how to play piano. Those musical seeds that were sown blossomed into a passion &desire to perfect his crafts.

Although he seemingly always had the ability to sing, Joshua didn’t begin taking it seriously until later in life, often times, trying to keep it a secret. At the age of 18, he heard the Lord say “the thing that you’re trying to hide, is what I’m going to use most for My glory!” 

Over the next 10 years, he began auditioning for shows and competitions, such as “Sunday Best”, “McDonald’s Gospelfest” and “The Four”. All of which Freeman never made it past the preliminary rounds. Fueled by every denial, Josh began to truly perfect his craft, spending countless hours fine tuning his pitch, range & control.

As he learned how to better steward his gifts, God began to open doors for him.In 2017, Freeman became a viral sensation after a video of him singing to his baby girl boomed across social media. From that, he’s been blessed to have worked with music mogul, David Foster, as well as Gospel Legend, Fred Hammond, who happens to be Josh’s biggest musical inspiration. 

Other musical muses, such as John P. Kee, Stevie Wonder, Jason Nelson, Doobie Powell, PJ Morton & Tank,have all helped influence Joshua’s musical approach.

Freeman recently released his debut single, “Trust You,” available on all digital platforms Friday, June 18th, 2021, preceding his forthcoming EP later this fall.The first of many projects to come from the rising star. 

His prayer is that his transparency in his music reaches the lost and ultimately helps lead souls to Christ.

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Eriq Trio is a "human being evolving into human illuminous". Eriq is a composer, producer, performer, creative, musician, mixer, and engineer. 

"What can I say? I love all things musical." - Eriq. 

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Hattress is a Harlem native with a love for language and writing. His work actively explores themes of social justice reform, deep introspection and emotion to tell stories in an authentic way with a clear voice. 

Hattress describes his writing style as emotion-based minimalism, in which he seeks to simplify complex feelings at the root of the emotion which can be digested easily by the reader.

Hattress' debut poetry collection, If Ever We Were..., takes readers on a journey into adulthood tackling themes such as mourning, masculinity, love and relationships, and race. 

You can find Hattress all over the NYC Poetry circuit featuring at locations such as Nuyorican Poet's Cafe, Open Mic Renegades, Parkside Lounge, Bowery Lounge, Hexagon Lounge, and Harlem Mist. He also curates his own monthly open mic in the heart of Harlem called The Poet Tree. His work has been featured in publications such as Queens News Letter, Daily Post, and many more.

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Life is challenging. Our dreams are often dashed by harsh realities. But no matter how dark our world is, there is hope in Jesus Christ. 

In this compelling book by Sheryll Gainer, Daughters of God, you will learn how to reach forward to a better tomorrow through our Savior Jesus. None of us can make it in this life alone. Gainer openly tells her story so you can cooperate with God’s grace to enact change in your life. She will encourage you, teach you and even help propel you into the future God has for you.

It isn’t easy. Even with God, we face trouble in this world, but you will find Daughters of God reaches you where you at, enabling you to grab hold of a brighter tomorrow in Christ. You will find in her a sister who is wise to the world and the schemes of our enemy, the devil, and who is committed to helping you sidestep or become free from his traps. 

Born in the Bronx, New York, Sheryll Gainer has overcome her past through God’s grace. Let her help you on your journey to a better tomorrow. Sheryll is a wife, mother, author, and entrepreneur. 

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Earl Dominick O’Brien Jr is a Brooklyn-born native. Earl is a motivational speaker, ministerial leader, and published author of the book entitled “Life Behind Word”. He is the proud son of Evelyn and Earl R. O’Brien Sr. 

Earl’s educational background consists of a B.A in Business Administration with a focus on Health Services Management from Berkeley College, and is completing the last few months of his Master of Science in Education with a focus on Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University. 

Earl plans on being a trauma therapist using faith-based approaches to giving his clients the best therapeutic care they need. He is the proud husband of Mrs. Janelle M. O’Brien and his astute princess Eliana J. O’Brien.

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Lights| Camera| Action is a phrase that many have heard before, and when we hear it, we expect something to happen. This devotional is intended to encourage you to take a cliché phrase and turn it on its head. If taken apart, each element is essential for your personal and spiritual growth, so I challenge you to adopt this phrase as a mantra moving forward. I pray that you take on each element for what it is and what it can do. 

Lights are needed to expose and illuminate dark areas, so let the Light of the world reveal and brighten those dark places. Cameras are tools used to capture a moment in time, but before viewing an image, development must take place. Use the Word of God to develop yourself into the image of God. The Action happens when we are intentional about making a change in behavior and learning the best ways to implement God’s desires in our lives. Allow the Holy Spirit to prompt you to move differently than you have before.

A project accomplished during a global pandemic, this book has been taken from the pages of Davis's private prayer journals, allowing the reader to connect with the author's transparency, openness, and honesty. Since its release, Davis has taken to Social Media to bring the pages of this devotional to life. Even now, during this Lent Season of 2021, she is meeting with viewers to discuss the daily entries from her Facebook page, going live to represent God's word in an engaging way. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Diayle J. Davis is a teacher and counselor by training, and she is also spiritually gifted in those same areas. Davis earned her B.A. in Africana Studies and Secondary education from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. From there, she would begin her journey into public education as a High School teacher in Howard County, Maryland where she would serve students and their families for more than a decade.

During that time, she went out to earn her M.Ed in School Counseling from Loyola University Maryland and two post-graduate certifications, one from Loyola University Maryland in College and Career Readiness and the other from Lancaster Bible Seminary in Christian Counseling and Discipleship. 

She currently works in a New Jersey school system, as well as lives in New Jersey with her husband, Justin; her daughter, Jaela; and her son, Jaeden. She loves to watch the Food Network, HGTV, and PBS Kids. It is not uncommon for her to read several books at once, each from a different genre, as she is always focused on building herself and enjoying life. Under normal conditions, you could weekly find her in worship at Change Church under the leadership of Dr. Dharius Daniels. She also serves as a small group facilitator for this growing ministry. 

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Cherise Stevenson is a native New Yorker who was born and raised in the Bronx but now resides in Brooklyn.  As an admirer of literature, Cherise never thought that one day she would become an author. 

When this assignment was presented to her in 2009, she had no idea that upon completion, it would bring about her own healing and deliverance that she had so long desired. "Unnamed and Unwanted...What Am I Here For?" is a true story of suffering and surviving verbal and emotional abuse. Those who have read it say that it impacts their lives,  it's inspiring, compelling, encouraging, and motivational. 

Cherise became an established author in 2017 and since then, has written two more books in 2019: Unnamed and Unwanted: "The Possibilities of Me", and Unnamed and Unwanted: "I Know Who I Am!",  therefore completing the trilogy of Unnamed and Unwanted. Not only does  Cherise enjoys writing but she also has a passion for Event Planning,  Image Consultant, and Administration. As a licensed Evangelist under  Bishop James A. Jones, Sr. of Divine Destiny Cathedral, she serves effortlessly and effectively. Cherise is also the Founder and CEO of  Life of the Lotus, LLC which birthed  the second installment of the  trilogy “Unnamed and Unwanted – The Possibilities of Me” 

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Ayanna has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University and a Master of Arts Degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. She  is the author of “Words of My Mouth, Meditations of My Heart”, “The  Other Woman: Healing from Bondage”, and "My Journey: Holding onto Faith through Grief." 

Ayanna is the featured artist on the spoken word CD, “It’s Time-Remixed.” She is the playwright and executive producer of the theatrical production, The Other Woman: Healing from Bondage.

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Linda  Johnson is a born and raised New Yorker with a lot of talent, which stems from her involvement in the music industry as a recording artist and actress.  She is a singer, actress, radio host, creative writer,  producer, theater trainer, talent scout/life coach, author, and motivational speaker.  She currently holds a full-time position as a  professional executive assistant at a major financial institution in New  York City and has over 30 years of experience.  

Linda earned her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with honors from  the College of New Rochelle in 2019.  She is a graduate of The Christian  Bible Institute Seminary (CBIS) where she earned her Associates Degree in 2019, as well as her Certificate in Biblical Studies in 2015 as the salutatorian of her graduating class.  She also received her Bachelor of Arts in 2002 from The College of New Rochelle and graduated with  Honors.  She majored in communications and minored in broadcast journalism.  

She is a Co-Author of the book entitled, Love Grounded by Grace, by Tenaria  Drummond-Smith and the author of Positive Thinking Will Make You Happy – Mind, Body, and Soul. 

Linda  Marshae Johnson's writings are timely and essential for all who yearn for daily happiness amidst a successful career and life journey.   Positive Thinking Will Make You Happy – Mind, Body, and Soul is a  powerful book about the irrepressible truth of the existential value of faith, and how what we think about contributes profoundly to one's state of happiness, joy, and self-affirmation. I highly recommend this book for all people of all faiths who affirm the oneness of humanity. 

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Born and raised in Harlem, NY, Dr. Nicole Grant is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s Degree from Columbia University School of Social Work and a Ph.D. from Capella University. Her dissertation topic was Understanding African-American Clergies’ Experiences with Incidents of Domestic Violence Among Female Congregants. 

Dr. Grant became a published author in April 2017 with her book titled Secrets Untold: When the Mask Comes Off. This fiction novel takes a close look at domestic violence in the church. 

Dr. Grant is an adjunct faculty member at Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work and works as a Director for Exodus Transitional Community, Inc. 

Dr. Grant is a proud member of New Life Cathedral Church, Brooklyn, NY under the leadership of Archbishop Robert Joel Rochford, Sr., and also a member of Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Seeing clients overcome obstacles despite their past keeps her doing the work that she loves. In addition to her many accomplishments, Dr. Grant is the proud parent of Najah, Jaden, and Ashlyn Gilbert. 

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Shawna  Harrison is a God-fearing woman; whose greatest accomplishments include being a witness to the growth of her son. She’s a Nashville, TN native,  who has brilliantly surpassed all the odds. Today, Shawna's a successful celebrity master barber & the Owner of Hats Off Classic Barbershop.  The reviews speak volumes & her thorough, yet culminating talent shines through no matter who’s in the chair. In addition, to being  Nashville’s Best Female Barber.  

Shawna provides sponsorship to various community organizations such as  Cane Ridge High School Athletics Department & advocates for the Jump  Reading Program. Her positive impact on the youth and also adults is enormously profound. After one encounter with her & you’d agree that  Shawna’s personality is genuine, humble, kind, relatable & funnier than most. Simple things such as humanity for all are lacking in this world, but Shawna’s character embodies what the universe is missing.  
 

In 2009, Shawna emerged as an accomplished author of three published books. In each book, she illustrates through words a glimpse at her life from adolescence to adulthood. She guides the reader down a path,  leading with steadfast power & strength of bearing witness to life’s obstacles; all while remaining triumphant. Tru Soul Publishing Company has published over ten books & her list of entrepreneurial accolades is ever-growing. Shawna has the proven ability to not only lead in every situation but to encourage the discouraged. We know her as the entrepreneur of a non-profit organization, the sole creator/designer of an apparel line & much more. 

WEBSITE: SHAWNA HARRISON

Shadei Williams had a goal in mind... she wanted to make a difference in the world around her. She was tired of the same questions being asked and the judgments being passed. Shadei had no idea how to reach the goal! "How do you make a difference in the world around you when you don't know where to start?", she asked.

Along side of having a goal to make a difference, Shadei still had a regular job and as happy as she was, there was still something missing! There had to be more! Shadei decided to write her story. 

Sometimes, after being hard at work, Shadei would come home to write thoughts to add to pages and pages to make chapters! Evening writing took days, weeks, and months at a time! Most would be mixed with coffee to stay awake. 

There were tears as Shadei replayed the scenarios while writing. Prayer, thanking God for getting her through. God allowed her to be bold enough to help others! 

In 2015, Shadei became a self-published author. Her first book, "I Have This, This Doesn't Have Me."

PURCHASE: I Have This, This Doesn't Have Me.  

FB: Shadei's Book Updates

WEBSITE: Shadeiwilliams.com