SHOWCASE Magazine June 2013 Edition (SCMzine Publication)

1 SHOWCASE Magazine June 2013
MAGAZINE
CHIEZDA
WASHINGTON
HER MISSION:
EMPOWER
SINGLE MOM
TO CEO
HEALTHAMBASSADOR
LIFECOACH
AUTHOR
MAGAZINE
FOCUS:
thePROGRESSIVE
BLACK WOMAN
BE INSPIRED
SHOWCASE
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ReneeWilhiteRMPhotography
UpperMarlboro,Maryland
JUNEEDITION2013

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INSIDE EDITION
Chiezda Washington (feature) 16
I believe my greatest triumph was continuing to believe
in my dreams when no one else did. One of the most
compelling things I would share with anyone who is con-
sidering becoming or is currently an entrepreneur pursu-
ing their dream is to persevere when they're ready to give
up. Our blessings don't often show themselves when
things are going well; they come when we are in our
darkest hour and God is working on our behalf.
Tracey McDaniel 10
Chosen after a comprehensive nationwide search for
a leader with extensive experience and a track rec-
ord of success in marketing and promoting states
and metropolitan areas to business location decision
-makers in the United States and abroad.
Tara Colquitt 19
I have assisted small business owners who have
“mixed credit scores” that interfere with their ability
to secure business contracts.
Becky A. Davis 22
People are the second most important part of a suc-
cessful, long term business. You win or lose with the
people you have on your team or in your circles.
Great leaders are able to inspire people to follow
their vision and purpose.
Parisnicole Payton 28
She is an expert in leading by example. Her dynamic
leadership, advisement, time management, stellar
customer service and networking skills enable her to
give referrals, resources and recommendations of
the Who, What, When, Where and Why in the field
of sports and entertainment.
SPECIALADDITIONS
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
LaTersa Blakely
Robyn Hawkins
GUEST CONTRIBUTORS
Melisha Anderson-Ruiz
Author Sharon Fox
Delayna Keller-Watkins
Tifini Lewis
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MUSIC SPOTLIGHT
JAZZ SENSATION
EUGENIE JONES
Black Lace Blue Tears
"Some people speak of dreaming in color.
I’d say I dream in jazz and wake the next
morning with lyrics and arrangements in my
head. Here – in front of microphone and
behind a pen sharing those dreams with
others – is where I belong and where I feel
very at home.”

OnTheRoadAgain
SHOWCASE Magazine a vision that began in 2007 supporting Black Owned Businesses,
two publications came out of the vision, but then I decided the timing just wasn’t
right, something was missing, the layout to childlike, I had not researched, no expe-
rience, what had I gotten myself into. I realized it took more than just supporting, it
meant that I needed to start connecting on a more personal/professional level in
order to appreciate the commitment of business owners. Business owners work too
hard, endure much in the attempt to pull in prospective clients. SHOWCASE Maga-
zine was laid to rest.
Six years later after connecting, building friendships, gaining more experience (P.E.A.S
Magazine) it was time to take the vision on the road again, but this time the focus
would be on the PROGRESSIVE Black Woman. Still not an expert, but striving to
develop along the way. Each edition will focus on Women who offer services, prod-
ucts, encouragement, healthy living, comfort food, music, community. My way in
supporting the “Sisterhood”. Communities across the land may not have the total
picture of Women who are excelling in their perspective areas of choice, trust me
there are many.
I hope you become inspired, encouraged by all the Women in this edition..
Denise Bethune
Editor-InChief/Co-Founder

Branding gives you a clear competitive ad-
vantage; it defines who you are and distin-
guishes you in the market. Establishing,
building and improving your branding is,
therefore, one of your best marketing tools
available as it links your overall company
image to loyalty and trust, which is a guaran-
tee for higher business results. Innovative
Design
Style
(IDS)
IDS start-
ed in 2003 when creative visionary Rebekah Jen-
kins decided to put a lifetime of innovative crea-
tions to work. Having extensive graphic design,
fine art, marketing, and customer service experi-
ence, Rebekah brings a unique perspective to the
Graphic/Creative Design arena.
“As a compassionate serv-
ant and leader, I am fortu-
nate to have the opportuni-
ty to serve at various state
and county levels on the
Maryland Commission for
Women, the Maryland
Caregivers Support Coor-
dinating Council, the Maryland Veterans Re-
silience Initiative, and as Chairwoman of the
Prince George’s County Veterans Commis-
sion. When people ask what drives me, I just
simply say I remember feeling lonely, de-
pressed, scared, and ashamed, and I remem-
ber being homeless and not having enough
food to eat. I remember the transition, the
struggle…I remember being these women.”
Ginger Miller (WVI)

Economic growth in New Jersey
can credit Tracye McDaniel. Her mis-
sion is to make New Jersey the place
to grow and nurture your business.
Excited in featuring this progressive
Black Woman, she represents my
State.
Tracye McDaniel brings a wealth
of experience, education, commit-
ment and the promise for the State of
New Jersey.
Tracye McDaniel serves as president
and chief executive officer of Choose
New Jersey, an independently funded
and operated nonprofit 501(c)(3) organi-
zation whose mission is to encourage
and nurture economic growth through-
out the State of New Jersey, including a
focus on making New Jersey’s most
distressed cities engines for growth and
opportunity. Ms. McDaniel has more
than 26 years of leadership experience
in economic development, destination
marketing, public relations, tourism and
international business development,
including holding cabinet-level positions
in three Texas gubernatorial administra-
tions. Ms. McDaniel is a Ford Founda-
tion Regional Sustainable Development
(RSD) Fellow, a program of American
Chamber of Commerce Executives
(ACCE). She was recently elected to the
Board of Directors of the International
Economic Development Council (IEDC).
With her extensive economic develop-
ment experience and expertise,
Ms. McDaniel has led Choose NJ’s
creation of a solid foundation in the or-
ganization’s first operational year, al-
ready influencing NJ’s business attrac-
tion and retention success by conduct-
ing research-based lead-generation
initiatives and promoting the competitive
advantages of doing business in the
state. Ms. McDaniel holds leadership
positions in numerous professional and
industry organizations and is a graduate
of The University of Texas at Austin.
McDaniel was chosen after a com-
prehensive nationwide search for a
leader with extensive experience and a
track record of success in marketing and
promoting states and metropolitan areas
to business location decision-makers in
the United States and abroad. She
brings more than 26 years of executive
and senior management experience in
economic development, destination
marketing, public relations, tourism and
international business development.
She has held cabinet-level positions in
three gubernatorial administrations.
McDaniel is a Ford Foundation Regional
Sustainable Development (RSD) Fellow,
a program of American Chamber of
Commerce Executives (ACCE). McDan-
iel was recently elected to the Board of
Directors of the International Economic
Development Council (IEDC), the
world’s top organization for economic
development professionals.
Prior to assuming her current post,
McDaniel served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer of
the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP),
where she directed the execution of the
organization’s 10-year Strategy Plan
focused on membership, economic de
velopment and public policy. She also
had daily oversight of GHP’s $32 million
aggressive five-year marketing program
generating leads for economic develop-
ment throughout a vast, 10-county re-
gion. To date, the progress toward the
2015 goals include: over 78,000 net new
jobs created; over $3 billion in capital
investment and trade growth of 52%
since 2005. Previously, McDaniel
served as Executive Director of the Of-
fice of the Governor Economic Develop-
ment and Tourism Division, spearhead-
ing award-winning economic develop-
ment and tourism operations for the
State.
During her leadership, Texas creat-
ed 16,506 net new jobs and a capital
investment of more than $4.3 billion.
She also served as Chief Executive
Officer for the Texas Economic Devel-
opment Corporation’s “Texas One” Pro-
gram, a public/private partnership mar-
keting initiative to generate job leads by
actively promoting Texas as a business
location.
Tracye McDaniel

SUMMERDELIGHTS Author Sharon Fox
STRAWBERRY CAPRESE SALAD
1 pound fresh mozzarella 10 strawberries handful of fresh arugula 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
(Raisins) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil alder smoked salt &
freshly ground black pepper, to taste Di-
rections: Cut or tear mozzarella into
chunks. Arrange on four salad plates.
Thinly slice strawberries over cheese. Scat-
ter arugula on top; sprinkle with cranber-
ries. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, then
olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Let
stand 15 minutes before serving. Notes:
For a less peppery flavor, use romaine let-
tuce instead of arugula. Add fresh pineap-
ple and use a strawberry vinaigrette!
SEAFOOD LASAGNA
1 green onion, finely chopped 2 table-
spoons canola oil 2 tablespoons plus 1/2
cup butter, divided 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice 1 pound bay scallops 1
pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 ounces lump crab OR imitation crabmeat,
chopped 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups 2% milk 1/2 tea-
spoon salt 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 9 lasagna noo-
dles, cooked and drained. Directions: In a large skillet, sauté onion in oil and 2 tablespoons butter
until tender. Stir in broth and clam juice; bring to a boil. Add the scallops, shrimp, crab and 1/8 tea-
spoon pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn
pink and scallops are firm and opaque, stirring gently. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; set seafood
mixture aside. In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Combine
milk and reserved cooking liquid; gradually add to the saucepan. Add salt and remaining pepper.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in cream
and 1/4 cup cheese. Stir 3/4 cup white sauce into the seafood mixture. Spread 1/2 cup white sauce in
a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top
with three noodles; spread with half of
the seafood mixture and 1-1/4 cups
sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining
noodles, sauce and cheese. Bake, uncov-
ered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until
golden brown. Let stand for 15 minutes
before cutting. Yield: 12 servings. *You
can easily add spinach to this recipe if
you like. I like adding fresh parsley and ca-
pers too!

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Chiezda G. Washington, HLC
VP Marketing Director
Youngevity - 90 for Life
Chiezda G. Washington a name you won’t forget,
her brand at all levels is to empower, change lives,
offer healthier solutions. When I first connected
with this young woman, right away there was a
sense that her destiny was going to be long stand-
ing; her destiny relied solely on the direction she
would take. She took the challenged while endur-
ing much from past experiences, thankful she was
able to rise above and move onward to what would
ultimately bring her to a place, celebrating the chal-
lenges faced, preparation for what’s to come.
Chiezda Washington is a Speaker, Certified Holistic
Life Coach, Author and Health Ambassador. As the
Founder of the brand Chiezda Speaks, she has a pas-
sion for public speaking, educating and empowering
others through life changing health decisions.
Chiezda G. Washington, HLC is a Certified Holistic Life
Coach, Health Ambassador and self-published author
with a background in Business. Her professional career
began in 1995 as an Executive Assistant and she has
since started and operated 2 successful micro-
businesses from her home. A single parent of two teen
aged daughters, she is currently a Health Ambassador
and Sr. Executive Marketing Director with Youngevity-
90 for Life. She enjoys helping individuals and families
create entrepreneurial success through the direct sales
distribution model.
Her professional career began in 1995 as an Executive
Assistant and she has since started and operated 2
successful micro-businesses from her home. A single
parent of two teen aged daughters, she is currently a
Health Ambassador and Sr. Executive Marketing Direc-
tor with Youngevity- 90 for Life.
She enjoys helping individuals and families create en-
trepreneurial success through the direct sales distribu-
tion model. Chiezda’s passion for public speaking and
educating her audience on the benefits of self-care and
preventative maintenance is what drives her speaking
career.
When Chiezda isn’t traveling to support her thriving
direct sales business, she is working on her latest
book, Single Mom to CEO: A Guide to Overcoming
Your Fears and Stepping into Your Destiny© Addition-
ally she has authored her first e-book, Direct Sales for
the Single Mom which is available on Amazon.com and
Lulu.com
To contact Chiezda Washington, HLC for speaking en-
gagements, Holistic Life Coaching or Nutritional consul-
tations; email chiezda@chiezdaspeaks.com, business
phone 443-272-1086 or friend her on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/chiezdaspeaks

"Don't allow what you don't have to keep you from getting what you want."
Q: You have been so committed in changing the dynamics
when it comes to you and your children, at all levels,
what has been your greatest challenge.?
When I became a mother, at age 19, I decided then that
the course of my daughter's (one at the time) life was
going to be phenomenally different that my own and so I
charted a course of self-development in trying to be-
come the best mother I could be. No one could have
told me just how difficult it was going to be with no solid
support system. One of my greatest challenges came
after I accepted motherhood for the second time just two
years later and so now I was raising two under two. In
my journey to evolve as a mother, business woman and
entrepreneur, I've made tons of mistakes but none that
were so detrimental that I couldn't recover.
I think it is imperative that anyone, more specifically,
single moms take risks toward pursuing their dreams to
lead by example for their children. No, it will not be easy
but in order for us to encourage our children to do the
same, they must first believe it can be done by the ex-
amples we set for them.
Q: What advice would you give to Woman in achiev-
ing success..?
Where would I start? I'd start with asking her what is the
one thing that brought her absolute joy? Having an-
swered that question, I'd lead her into the beginning of a
journey that will take her on the ride of her life. Pursuing
your dreams doesn't just take tenacity...it takes perse-
verance, turning obstacles into opportunities, being ex-
tremely optimistic, being Faith-filled, trusting in yourself
and your abilities, asking for help when needed, seeking
good counsel as well as including your loved ones in
your dreams. (notice I didn't say family because even
some family members are dream stealers)
When I launched out on my dream, I spent thousands of
dollars just trying to find my way and if I can save some-
one the money I spent and help them to achieve their
dreams a lot faster, I'm all for it. Having a dream isn't
enough. You have to apply consistent action to it other-
wise you'll keep starting and stopping until eventually
you tire from exhaust tion. My one nugget I'd whole-
heartedly want to share is this, "Don't allow what you
don't have to keep you from getting what you want."
Q: When you look back, over all that you have en-
dured, what have been your greatest triumphs?
I believe my greatest
triumph was contin-
uing to believe in my
dreams when no
one else did.
One of the most
compelling things I
would share with
anyone who is con-
sidering becoming
or is currently an
entrepreneur pursu-
ing their dream is to
persevere when
they're ready to give
up.
Our blessings don't often show themselves when
things are going well; they come when we are in our
darkest hour and God is working on our behalf.
When I launched out on my dream, I spent thousands of dollars just trying to find my way and if I can
save someone the money I spent and help them to achieve their dreams a lot faster, I'm all for it. Having
a dream isn't enough. You have to apply consistent action to it otherwise you'll keep starting and stop-
ping until eventually you tire from exhaustion. My one nugget I'd wholeheartedly want to share is this,
"Don't allow what you don't have to keep you from getting what you want."

I will assist you in learning to manage your credit, money
and debt to create opportunities in
real estate, job creation/retention
and overall financial health. I have
actively assisted clients in credit
counseling, money management,
debt elimination and negotiations.
In other cases, I have assisted small
business owners who have “mixed
credit scores” that interfere with their ability to secure
business contracts. I have a proven track record of help-
ing others improve their credit scores and I educate a
and mentor clients with diverse circumstances about us-
ing credit properly to gain access to wealth. I obtained
my BS Degree in Civil Engineering from Howard Universi-
ty, I then worked as Project Engineer for the City of Phila-
delphia for 15 years while investing in real estate and
helping potential clients with their credit. I have written
numerous blogs on credit restoration and have made
appearances on WURD, KYW and other radio stations to
give advice on credit. I was featured in the November
2007 Essence magazine regarding real estate investment.
In addition, I was awarded a 2012 Community Service
Award by Senator Vincent Hughes' office.
Take care of your personal financial health like you were
taught to take care of your physical (breast/pap smear)
health. Check your credit reports annually at
www.annualcreditreport.com. And get any assistance you
may need to stay healthy. You are not just doing it for your-
self, but for your loved ones that depend on You!
Tara Colquitt
Building Financial Independence

Becky A. Davis
Leadership Transformation Coach teaching entrepreneurs and
small businesses and professional individuals how to grow
profits and performance by focusing on purpose and people.
Our mission it to stimulate the economy of the world by help-
ing organizations and individuals shift their thinking by focus-
ing on employee INgagement to drive performance and prof-
its.
We show leaders how to unleash employee growth so that
they can maximize performance and increase profits. Based on
latest Gallup employee poll, 27% of employees are actively
engaged in their work, which means that 73% are not. That
means you have people currently working for you that are
doing just enough to get by and some that actually hate com-
ing to work everyday.
MVPwork has programs designed to help leaders and organi-
zations INgage their employees because we know that actively
INgaged employees will do more, work harder, complain less
and enjoy what they do. These employees increase your cus-
tomer service results, deliver more productivity and produce
strong results. We provide dynamic and powerful keynotes,
workshops and coaching sessions to help companies engage
their teams, to create higher productivity and profits for or-
ganizations.
Leadership Transformation Coach Becky Davis works with small
business owners on business growth though effective leader-
ship. Becky helps small businesses stay up after they have
started up. Between startup and sustainable there is a gap and
she focuses her time and attention in helping to feel that
growth gap where small businesses fail. Becky has over 20
years leadership and business building experience. She was
the turnaround queen in her former role as a regional vice
president for Luxottica managing 12 regional directors and
over 200 locations. Becky was frequently assigned to the worst
performing groups to turnaround performance and grow prof-
its which is where she learned and acquired the skills she now
teaches to small business owners.
She is the President of MVPwork LLC, a consulting and execu-
tive coaching firm for small businesses and entrepreneurs, and
the Founder of Leading In High Heels a non-profit business
that provides leadership workshops
to professional women who donate
their shoes. Those shoes are given to
women of domestic violence and
abuse. Heels is an acronym – Heal-
ing, Elevating, Entrusting Love to Sis-
ters.
She is the author of The Leadership
Transformation Blueprint book and
workbook, 10 Things Managers
Should Know That Employees Hate
and How It’s Costing you Profits and her latest book is The P
Factor: If You Want Profits, Productivity or Promotions Make
Purpose and People a Priority. She is the Career coach and
Expect the Best article writer for Hope for Women Magazine.
She has been featured in several magazines including The Net-
work Journal Black Professionals and Small Business News.
Becky was also selected as a “Powerful Women of Influence”
by The Chat Kafe Radio Show along with Former Mayor of
Atlanta Shirley Franklin, Actress/Director Jasmine Guy, Best
Selling Author/ Speaker Valorie Burton, and CNN journalist
Soledad O’Brien.
PurposeandPeople
Q: Profit is first priority when it comes to business owners,
not that it shouldn't have its place, I knew there was more),
while reading your bio/mission I was so relieved when I
read this (focusing on purpose and people) are key for or-
ganizational success, (You are clear about this, .. what ad-
vice would you give women business owners, and how
would they accomplish this?
Companies that are in business to make a difference in the
world are purpose driven businesses. Purpose-driven busi-
nesses make more money more often then business that focus
on products or their passion. Passion and products without
purpose will lose you profits. I urge every entrepreneur to ask
yourselves, “Why am I in business?” Is it for something to do
or to do something. One of the most powerful questions is
“Why?” If you answer is the latter, to do something, then ask
yourself why to that answer and keep asking why until you get
to the real answer. Once you know your purpose, everyone
should know your purpose.

Most of my clients started their business be-
cause of a passion or because of a product
they loved yet their businesses struggled to
stay a float.
Martin Luther King said “We cannot all be
famous but we can all be great and greatness
is measured in our service to others?” Make
your business great by serving using your
business as the vehicle. Businesses should
not only make money but they a should make
a difference as well. Companies that have a
clear purpose make 14:1 more revenue than
companies that do have a purpose based on
the research in the book, It’s Not What You
Sell, It’s What You Stand For” by Roy Spence.
My brand stand is Meaning over Money, Val-
ues over Volume and Purpose over Profits.
This is M.V.P. at work.
When you keep the purpose of your company
as your north star, your decisions and actions
should all align to ensure that your purpose is
fulfilled.
People are the second most important part of
a successful, long term business. You win or
lose with the people you have on your team
or in your circles. Great leaders are able to
inspire people to follow their vision and pur-
pose. When your people are committed, they
will push themselves harder. You have to be
a great leader, not just a great person or peo-
ple will not willingly follow you.
Great leaders, are not indecisive, they are
problem solvers, action takers, not always
popular but they don’t mind, they get rid of
people who are problems and focus on peo-
ple that produce.
When you make purpose and people a priori-
ty, expect more profits, I promise.
T.E.A.R.S. “Help I’m under water, kicking and stroking; trying to save a life that is
utterly broken. I can’t believe I’m in this position. I only wanted to make a transi-
tion. I didn’t jump in, nor did I dive; but my lungs are filling quickly, I need to be revived. The harder I kick try-
ing to reach the top, the heavier the pressure gets, forcing my heart to stop. Is my ocean of life really this deep?
Is this really what I’ve sown? That I now must reap? Lord help me I need air, I need to be rescued, I’m in des-
pair” (Hawkins, Robyn 2013) If T.E.A.R.S doesn’t inspire you, then the time has come for you to meet
the author, her story is the reason behind this powerful message of how her T.E.A.R.S saved her life...
HelpI’munderwater,kickingandstroking……………..
Author Robyn Hawkins

Nearly everyone will have trouble sleeping from time to
time. You may have trouble falling asleep or staying
asleep. Either way, these challenges can affect your life in
many negative ways. The good news is that there are sim-
ple strategies you can use to get a better night’s sleep.
Try these strategies to chase away your insomnia and wake up
refreshed:
1. Keep the lights off. Even small lights can affect your body’s
natural ability to determine night from day. Turn off all the
lights when it’s time for bed, including nightlights, bathroom
lights, and computers. Sometimes even the neon numbers
from your alarm clock can be bothersome.
2. Wind down at night. Avoid trying to transition straight from
an activity to sleep time. This can cause your mind to race con-
tinuously. Approximately 30 minutes before you go to bed, do
something calming in order to ease your mind. Many people
find activities such as praying, meditating, reading, or listening
to relaxing music to be the perfect sleep inducer.
3. Keep yourself on a schedule. It’s always a good idea to have
your life on a general schedule. It works well for babies, tod-
dlers, and for you too! Schedules allow you to set up natural
rhythms in your body and mind.
● Sleeping for different lengths of time can confuse your
body. If you have trouble sleeping one night, get up at the
normal time and remain on your normal schedule the next
day.
4. Keep an eye on your diet. Eating a balanced diet gives you a
better chance for a good night’s sleep. It’s especially important
to pay attention to the things you eat and drink in the few
hours before your bedtime.
●It’s best to avoid anything containing sugar, caffeine, al-
cohol, high fructose corn syrup, or red dyes shortly before
you sleep. ·Try drinking chamomile tea before bed. Cham-
omile is a calming herb.
5. Exercise during the day. Keeping yourself on a regular exer-
cise routine will actually help you get a quality night’s rest.
Even 30 minutes of light exercise can benefit you in many ways.
● Avoid exercising right before you go to bed, because exer-
cise energizes you.
6. Avoid naps. Naps can be tempting, especially during a lull in
the afternoon. However, some people tend to have trouble
with their nighttime sleep if they nap during the day. If you feel
that you must take a nap, try to make it only 15 to 30 minutes.
That should be enough time to give you a little rest before
continuing with your day.
7. Ensure you’re comfortable. Your bed might even be interfer-
ing with your sleep. Are you having issues with the quality of
your mattress or the type of blankets and pillows you use? If
they feel uncomfortable in any way, try changing to a different
style.
● What about the positions that you use for sleep? Do you
have plenty of room to stretch out and get comfortable?
8. Check the temperature. Determine the temperature you
enjoy sleeping at during the night. It’s usually a few degrees
cooler than you’ll keep the house during the day. You may
want to experiment with adjusting the temperature.
● Also pay attention to the humidity to keep you from feel-
ing stuffy. During the winter, the heater can dry out the air
and a humidifier in your bedroom can help you breathe
easier.
A good night’s sleep is critical to your health and enables you
to live an active, fulfilling life. Just keep searching for a strat-
egy that works for you. If you continue to have trouble
sleeping after trying these tips, keep in mind that you
can always talk with a physician about your insomnia.
Registered Nurse/Wellness Educator
HEALTHY SOUL…………………..….Get the Zzz’s You Need

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Au Natural
Beauty Expert…...Tifini Lewis
It is a round table, square table, and perhaps a tri-
angular table discussion amongst women of Afri-
can Descent that seems to be going on every-
where.
The decision to stop chemically straightening or
“Going Natural” is a popular movement in beauty.
Women are forgoing their six-week touch ups and
allowing their natural curls to grow out to optimal
health. I have to say as a stylist; a lot of my clients
are requesting natural styles, which consists of
Braids, Twists, Locs, and even Afros. Many are
experimenting with their natural textures, finding
that the style possibilities are endless. In 2013,
rarely do I even hear the notions of self-loathing or
anti-
Afrocentricity as to why one chemically straightens
or commercially lengthens. Neither do I see an an-
ti-Eurocentric movement awakening from the
1960’s.
What I do see and hear however, are the deepest
desires for our natural hair to be healthy and un-
damaged, to function and flow how it was genet-
ically intended. With years of processing, pulling
and tugging, women lament from the damage of
tight weaves, weak hair and serious scalp issues
that come along with some popular chemical ser-
vices.
There are different ways to make the transition
from chemically relaxed to natural. Some women
opt to keep their hair braided under hair exten-
sions. As the hair grows out, the chemically treat-
ed hair is cut off a little at a time until the natural
hair reaches a length the women is
women who favor longer hairstyles go this route;
it’s hard for them to see themselves with short hair.
The easiest way to become natural immediately
however, is to go for the big chop (like I did). Any-
thing that is processed is cut off right there, and
the woman is left with what ever has grown out
from their last straightening service.
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comfortable enough to wear out. A lot of
THEOPHANI STYLE
Au Natural
Beauty Expert Tifini Lewis
A native of Harlem, USA, Crystal
Shaniece Roman began as a child so
intrigued by the arts that she spent her
free time acting in plays, participating in
talent shows, and performing with her
clarinet in bands. As a teenager she ex-
panded her artistic talents by attending
the High School of Fashion Industries
where she received a diploma in Jewelry
Design. At age 17 she continued to ex-
plore her love of the arts and enrolled in
the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
In 2005 she graduated from the
College of Staten Island where she
received a Bachelor of Arts in Mar-
keting and Management with a minor in Sociology.
Following her collegiate years Crystal jumped into acting head first.
She landed the lead role in an award winning film at the New York Inter-
national Film Festival and performed in a finalist piece at the Strawberry
One-Act Festival. She also performed in many well known NYC venues
and theaters such as the Producer’s Club, the Roy Arias Theater, and the
Manhattan Repertory Theater. She joined Latino Flavored Productions
for their national and regional tours of the hit play, Yo Soy Latina, in a
starring role for both their off-Broadway and college versions. In June
2008, Crystal performed in the company’s first Ultimate Latina Theater
Festival at Manhattan’s Bank Street Theater. Later that year she played a
supporting role in film Tangle Eye Blues with Moonshine Films and be-
came the first spokesperson for Mono Machines.
In 2008 Crystal took a huge leap of faith and formed The Black
Latina Movement LLC. Crystal began performing her first written theatri-
cal piece, Black Latina, a one women show about the lives of dark-
skinned Latinas and African American Latinas. Black Latina debuted at
The One Festival in NYC April 2009 at the Clemente Soto Velez Theater.
She also produced and directed Memoirs of a Black Latina which premi-
ered in the Texas Black Film Festival, the International Women’s film
Festival in California, and screened at the 4th
Annual African American
Conference in Harlem, NYC. In 2010 she wrote, produced, and directed
her first Off-Broadway production entitled The Colors of Love which
featured an all Black Latino/African American cast.
During the inaugural year of the Black Latina Movement Crystal
also became the co-creator, writer, producer, and director of the hit
sketch comedy show Ay Que Funny, a project under the umbrella of her
other company, Shaniece Entertainment. Under Shaniece Entertainment
Crystal produced Angela’s Glory (film), developed DNA (a web-
series), and Of Mothers and Men (theatrical play).
blacklatinamovement.com
The Black Latina Movement will strive in the advancement of
the Black Latina voice. Whether sharing our experiences through music,
theater, and/or film we will continue to use these forums as a vehicle to
showcase our talents. We will dedicate the Movement to exhibiting the
beauty and harmony of both African and Latino cultures and our ability to
stand firmly united regardless of our geographical locations. We will push
to not only have our experiences heard but to also show the multitude of
faces and realms that Black Latinas possess. The Black Latina Movement
will also focus on the Black Latino community as a whole by incorporating
our Latino brothers in many of our ventures and endeavors.
Crystal Shaniece Roman
One is left with their genetic tex-
ture, whether it is curly, coiled,
wavy, kinky, or a combination of
the above. Not to say that natu-
ral means less maintenance,
quite the contrary. Coiled hair
has a tendency to lack the natu-
ral
oils that straight hair has,
so great care has to be
taken to keep a balance of
moisture. Conditioning
treatments are essential for
all hair textures, natural
hair is not exempt. Seeing
different examples before
us like Viola Davis, Esperanza Spalding Yaya DaCosta,
Solange, and Rose Cordero give us ideas and inspira-
tion when we begin to picture ourselves in our natural
glory. Really, one is not better
than the other, straight, and not
so straight. Both are preferences
of a particular individual. You
can indeed have healthy hair
when chemically straightened at
the hands of a licensed profes-
sional who
takes
proper
precau-
tions and
care during the process. Many
women however, have over and
under processed their hair, leav-
ing it with breakage and damage
that seems irreparable. This is
perhaps the time to consider
starting over and going for the
great transition of natural hair resto-
ration. It is not saying no to style, it
is saying yes to health and strength
of ones natural texture, and main-
taining the original glory intended
for beautiful women.

Soft orange light spilled
Over green hills rolling
Like running water
Shadows retreat
Hiding under velvety moss
Last night is obsolete
The moon forgotten
Sweet dreams illuminated
And roses smell
Well, like roses smell
Aimless breezes scurry
Slapping skinny trees
Avoiding human contact
Remaining pristine
Mosquitoes kiss lakes
Or their reflections
Tidal splashes disturb
Spartina patens and
Sea cucumbers, red and green bend
Amphibians croak
Throughout the sky’s monologue
Of passing white clouds
Tunneling through moraine
Passengers of traveling geese
Uttering only the direction of change
The hours move slowly
The sun quicker
Throwing temper tantrums
Rays violently beating
Against the concrete
On the back and neck
Of some stranger
Sweating or crying
Dying of thirst
Wishing for shade
That remains elusive
Throughout the day
Or at ease in
Some summer home
Full of visitors
Fleeing from winter
With funny northern
Or foreign accents
Hoping to create
Memorable memories for
Care-free children
Losing themselves in
Crystal blue wet dreams
And frozen sugary treats
Melting on their tongues
Sprinkling sidewalks
And attracting ants
Or stray dogs
Pissing hot urine
On unsuspecting fire hydrants
And nearby lawns
With yellow patches
Yellow flowers and
Three-leafed clovers or weeds
Growing in dry
Hardened dirt or
Springing up randomly
Between purposely placed stones
That around noon
Become soaked by a
Merry-go-round of water
Quickly evaporating in a cloud of smoke
Then they eat stakes
Hot dogs, BBQ chicken
Grilled vegetables
Outside a screen house
Caddy cornered to a
Porch posted by citronella candles
And adults sipping glasses
Of red and white wines
Stumbling down memory lane
Or dancing to old school
Music with a Motown feel
Of a summer night
Settling slowly over
The dimming horizon
An indigo welcome mat
For celestial bodies
Occasionally disturbed by
Thunderous applause, laughter
And bright lights
That quickly disappear
Into the humid air
Like night’s transition into a dream
Montage of a Summer Day (title)
Melisha Anderson-Ruiz
P oetry Corner

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A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania native, Parisnicole Payton
has made her presence well- known in the sports and en-
tertainment industry. She is the President and CEO of a
small public relations firm, The PNP Agency that specializ-
es in behavioral prevention advisement, social media pres-
ence, marketing, public relations and management admin-
istration for NFL players.
In 1990, Parisnicole started her career in television pro-
duction and radio broadcasting. Thereafter, became an
entertainment manager and assisted the careers of inde-
pendent unsigned artists from Philadelphia, New Jersey
and New York. Her responsibilities include artist develop-
ment, venue production, tour management and marketing.
In 2002, she developed an interest in sports public rela-
tions, marketing and communications. After completing
several public relations and marketing internships, and
freelance opportunities Parisnicole developed a profound
interest for the sports business. She served as a volunteer
ambassador for the National Football League Super Bowl
Host Committee. (NFLSBHC) for 10 years. While volun-
teering for the NFLSBHC she became known as a top-tier
sports public relations and management administration
professional in assisting, advocating and representing over
20+ NFL.
She supports current and retired NFL players in plan-
ning and implementing positive branding strategies and
crisis-management preparation, in addition to executing
public relations and social media marketing plans.
continue pg. 30
Specialized Services For NFL Players The PNPAgency
Past Clients:
Shawn Andrews - Former Phila-
delphia Eagles Offensive Guard
Stacy Andrews - Former Philadel-
phia Eagles Offensive Lineman
Correll Buckhalter - Former Phil-
adelphia Eagles Running Back
Amon Gordon - Former Philadel-
phia Eagles Defensive End Vonta
Leach, Former Houston Texans
Full Back Mike “Scooter”
McGruder – Retired NFL Player
Lawyer Milloy - Former New
England Patriots Safety Paul
Spicer - Former Jacksonville Jag-
uars Defensive End

Parisnicole happily serves as a publicist and personal assis-
tant for NFL players seeking business etiquette, crisis manage-
ment, behavior management and leadership services. She
coaches and facilitates training and development sessions in
preparation for press conferences and teaches networking tech-
niques. In 2005, Parisnicole made recognition when she pitched
and secured a national publication, “FATHERHOOD IN THE NFL”
with Diane Sears, Managing Editor of Philadelphia BSI Interna-
tional, Inc. She orchestrated a discussion article forum with Mr.
Samuel McNabb, President of National Football Player Father’s
Association and father of Donovan McNabb Philadelphia Eagles
quarterback and Paul Spicer, former Jacksonville Jaguars defen-
sive end.
Parisnicole has earned a Master in Education: Educational
Management, Master of Business Administration: Marketing and
Bachelor of Business Administration: Management from Strayer
University. In addition, a graduate of Community College of
Philadelphia with an Associate in Arts majored in Business. Fur-
thermore, she has attained Certificates in Completion in Athlete
Management from Sports Management Worldwide and in Artist
Relations, Studio Production, Concert Promotion and Event Pro-
duction from the Philadelphia Dell East Music Business Institute.
For years, Parisnicole has earned a solid reputation as knowl-
edgeable and hard-working. In other accomplishments, she
have been featured in many Internet and magazine publica-
tions. She is a mentor and serves as a keynote speaker for nu-
merous colleges, conferences, industry-related panel discus-
sions and youth organizations. She is an expert in leading by
example. Her dynamic leadership, advisement, time manage-
ment, stellar customer service and networkng skills enable her
to give referrals, resources and recommendations of the Who,
What, When, Where and Why in the field of sports and enter-
tainment.
Parisnicole is a high achievable public relations professional
that represents her clients from the heart. She continues to be a
powerful force in utilizing sound business acumen, unsurpassed
industry knowledge, street-
smarts, and direct personal con-
tacts in maintaining her stature
as an elite well-known sports &
entertainment professional.
“The advice I would give woman business owners whether personal/professional is to follow
your passion. Do what you want to do and make money doing it” Parisnicole Payton

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