Santana Global Magazine May/June 2022

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Business Spotlight AUTHOR JEWEL ALEXANDER Grandma's Song: A Children's Book About Memory Loss And The Gift Of Music Grandama comes to stay with Gem and her mom. When Gem discovers her beloved grandma's memory is fading, she devises a plan to help her remember. Statistics suggest that many families will encounter the effects of cognitive impairment in a loved one over the age of 65. Further, according to Alzheimer's Disease International, \"someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds.\" Through Gem, children will learn that there is still hope when life situations change, and they can use their creativity to cope with these challenges. Jewel Alexander was born and raised in the twin island Republic of This heartwarming story reveals Trinidad & Tobago. Music was an integral part of her early Grandma's love of music and her development, as she began piano lessons at the age of three. Later, she pioneering spirit. became a pannist with Solo Harmonites and Amoco Renegades, two For children ages 5-11, parents, leading steel orchestras, playing for many years at the annual and anyone caring for a loved Panorama competition held in Trinidad. She graduated from Andrews one who is experiencing University, with a degree in Behavioral Sciences and Music Education. cognitive decline. Grab your copy now to discover In her final year of studies, she undertook Creative Writing as an how Gem helps her Grandma! elective. Her professor encouraged her to pursue the art of writing, and there, the seed of becoming an author was planted. She won a ORDER TODAY! writing competition facilitated by The University of The West Indies, in collaboration with The Cropper Foundation. She was offered a place in their Residential Programme For Emerging Caribbean Writers. Although it was a dream come true, she eventually declined the offer, due to the demands of her personal life. Jewel now resides in Tennessee, USA with her family, and works at a public library where she is able to indulge in her love of books. Her debut children’s book, Grandma’s Song, is based on her personal experience of caring for a parent with memory loss. SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |   2

OUFERAGTLUORBEAL Page 54 Sunni Pouncil \"You got to GO through, to GROW through, to GET to where God wants YOU to be!\"

EDITOR’S NOTE MATTHEW S. SANTANA JR. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Email: [email protected] JCOM aims to be the leading international journal for the study of co-operatives. It will provide the primary forum for advancement and dissemination of scientific knowledge on co-operative organizations and their management. Based on the feedback from the field and the obvious excitement around the journal is taking steps towards this goal already before its inaugural issue. JCOM will strive to attract and engage an international readership that is primarily academic. University libraries and individual academics are the primary target group for the journal. However, given the scarcity of rigorous and well marketed journals with similar focus, the journal seeks to attract professional audiences as well. This is important given that the ultimate test for theoretical contributions is the application of the new knowledge in the practices of organizations and in the praxis of individuals. Any papers that you wish to submit, either SANTANA individually or co-operatively, are much GLOBAL appreciated and will make a substantial MAGAZINE contribution to the development and success of the journal. If you are uncertain about the suitability of your work to JCOM or have any other questions concerning the journal, please do not hesitate to make contact (using the email address below). Best wishes and thank you in advance for your contribution to the Journal of Co-operative Organization and Management! SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  3

Nadia Lindsey Francois, Marketing & Sales Director Nadia Lindsey Francois is a serial Entrepreneur, International Best- Selling Author and award-winning Business Strategist. The Louisiana native began her entrepreneurial journey at the age of 19 and has used her experiences and knowledge to help other business owners start and grow their ventures. In 2020, this trailblazer stepped out on faith and became the channel owner of What’s Your Super Power TV (WYSP), which also houses her talk-show by the same title on Exposure TV Network downloadable on all smart devices. Nadia continues to enhance her digital footprint with Power Conversations Magazine & Podcast which are additional extensions of her digital media empire that caters to entrepreneurs and their advancement. WYSP Digital Media currently offers tv streaming, book publishing, social media management and more business development services. This goal-getter contributes her success to grace and mercy. Her number one assignment is being the mother and sole provider for her four sons, the driving force behind her persistent hustle and diligent pursuit of greatness. She uses her life experiences and the outreach of other mentors and professionals to empower our women, children and entrepreneurs to become successful, confident, self-sufficient members of society. Learn more at www.whatsuperpower.com Top 5 sales TOP 5 MOTIVATIONAL SALES TIPS motivational tips: *ALWAYS SHOW UP AND SHOW UP CONSISTENTLY!! *MAINTAIN A POSITIVE MINDSET! *WRITE THE STRATEGY, SET REALISTIC GOALS AND WORK YOUR PLAN!! *MAKE BUSINESS DECISIONS WITH A CLEAR AND SOUND MIND. *BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR PRODUCT AND THE VALUE IT BRINGS AND SO WILL THE CONSUMER. SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE | 4

TNETNOC FO ELBA 09 ASPIRE TO INSPIRE 25 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP & BUSINESS 49 GLOBAL FITNESS 54 GLOBAL FEATURE 59 GLOBAL MUSIC GLOBAL EVENTS 67

TNETNOC FO ELBA 75 GLOBAL AWARENESS 85 SOUL WRITERS NETWORK THE C.U.R.E. 102

Global Contributing Writers CHANELLE JEFF ROSA LAWSON RELEFORD WHITE EUGENIA JENNIFER CARL YVETTE WILLIAMS WEATHERSPOON JR.

Global Contributing Writers DEBORAH LINDA VALERIE C. COOPER MCDOWELL THOMPSON CLARENCE KEVETTE MINOR YVONNE SMITH KANE PINKSTON

11 A MOTHERS HEART Aspire to Inspire 15 Deborah Cooper PRESCRIPTION FOR YOUR SOUL Linda McDowell 17 M-O-T-H-E-R Matthew S. Santana Jr. 18 SEE WHAT YOU DON'T SEE Valerie C. Thompson 19 MINDSET & MONEY MANAGEMENT Kevette Minor Kane 21 G-R-A-N-D-M-O-T-H-E-R Matthew S. Santana Jr. 22 A FATHER'S LOVE Deborah Cooper 23 HAPPY MOTHER'S & FATHER'S DAY Carl W. Pouncil 24 F-A-T-H-E-R Matthew S. Santana Jr.



Mothers are one of the first indications of BY DEBORAH E. COOPER the sovereignty of God in our lives. CEO/FOUNDER Mothers teach us to have confidence and belief in ourselves. Mothers knew from LET'S TALK ABOUT IT experience how important for people to believe in themselves for children to be It's teaching them that they are smart, capable, whole, strong, and grow with a healthy funny, and giving them the security to do great estimation of themselves. things. It's building their self-esteem, supporting their dreams, and loving them Being a mom means more than having unconditionally. It's letting them go, letting given birth to a child. It's loving and them fail, and teaching them how to get back knowing a soul before you even see it. It's up. It's going without so that they don't have to carrying and caring for a life completely and being OK with it. dependent on you for survival. It's sleepless nights, its nursing scratches, and It's a love that grows continually, a love that scrapes, it's being stern and protective. It's always wants more and better. It's being teaching them to talk, walk, and eventually terrified that you can't prevent pain, injustice, run. t's bracing them for a fall and dusting heartbreak, and at times even death. It's them off after they do. It's seeing them cry laughing at jokes that aren't even funny, but the and not knowing how to fix it, so you sit way they say it makes it's hilarious. It's listening on the floor and hold them and cry right to their stories. It's being mean, and teaching along beside them. hard lessons, that hurt you inside so deep you want to cry, but you must stand strong with SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  11 resolve. It's being strong for them when you are weak. It's smiling when you want to cry.

It's the best thing I have ever become, the greatest love I 4. Humble have ever felt, and the best part about being me. We’re not infallible, so we shouldn’t try to behave like we are. There’s nothing worse than letting “Motherhood is to sleep with one eye open and always pride get the best of you. Kids need to know that praying. To have your heart so filled with love you think adults make mistakes too. Humility is a gentle it might explode and then have it broken all in the space reminder that we’re on a path of lifelong learning. in a matter of seconds. To be a guide, coach, Don’t always try to be right. It’s easy to get into cheerleader, policewoman, superhero, doctor, nurse’ power struggles when you insist on “winning.” friend, and confidant, even when you have the flu and Learn to see their point of view and stop focusing all you want to do is hide under the covers. on being right all the time. Some people think of motherhood as a goal—something 5. Empathetic to strive for and “achieve.” Instead, the qualities of a Empathy is the ability to understand and even mother aren’t outward, and achievement-based. Rather, share what other people must be feeling. it’s rooted in who we are within. Responding to your child with empathy makes you wonder why he behaved the way he did, instead of launching into full-on discipline mode. So, what makes a great mom? 6. Authoritative A good mom knows how to be responsive and 1. Patient nurturing, while also showing authority and With patience, you’re less likely to yell or say setting high expectations. After all, kids need things you might regret, especially when it’s boundaries to explore within safe confines. crunch time in the morning and you need to get It’s our job as parents to provide resources and out the door. Being a patient mom is key when it support so we can set our kids up to learn and comes to motherhood. grow. Being authoritative is a balance of warmth and support with consistency and high 2. Respectful expectations. It’s easy to be snarky, bossy, sarcastic, or disrespectful to our kids, in ways we would never 7. Supportive want others to treat them. So why do we do it? If you struggle with control, this one might be Respect your child for being the unique person he tough to hear. Because we can raise our kids to or she is. They are not an extension of you. They follow our values, interests, and principles, but at are wonderful, independent people with their the end of the day, we can’t form who they are as own funny personalities, own tastes, likes, and a person. Forcing them into interests or dislikes, wants and needs. personalities that are more aligned with ours doesn’t respect their own passions. 8. Loving Reassure your love - no matter what. That you’ll help them through their worst storms and won’t abandon them when they need you the most. 3. Strong Motherhood takes an emotional toll on even the strongest of women. Fueling your inner strength and being the rock, your child can rely on become even more important than ever. SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  12

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. Maya Angelou

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LINDA MCDOWELLPRESCRIPTION FOR YOUR POWERFULLYYOU.WORDPRESS.COMSOUL, GETAWAY, GO SOMEWHERE, AND JUST BE! I did something a little strange for me this weekend. I decided to just get in my car and go away. I did have to call and make reservations for my hotel room, but I did that the day of my get away adventure. The reason for this spontaneous moment was that I just needed to get away. I had been working really hard, there were some family things going on, and I just needed to take a break from everything. SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  15

So I got in my car, and began my trip, at first I felt a 1l8ittle guilty. When I say I needed to get away I Below I shared some of the pictures went on this trip by myself without my husband or I took. Don’t be afraid to take time for friends, just me. I think it was the first time I had you, and to treat you as special as you are. Enjoy the scenery! taken a little get away by myself. I went to Gatlingberg, TN, which is just a few hours from me. It was one of the best things I could ever do for myself. I stayed by the mountains in a hotel that was on the river. The beauty of the mountains, in the fall, with bright yellow, red, and orange colors of the trees, was breathtaking. Then to add icing to the cake was the sound of the river, and the motion of the water hitting against the pebbles and rocks. It was so soothing to my soul. I was able to rest, recharge, and replenish my soul. I was alone with no expectations for my time, no deadlines, no rush to go from this place to the next. I was able to calm my spirit, ground and center myself with my Creator, most of all I was just able to be! Sometimes we just need to stop, pause, and just be. I sometimes have so many things on my plate, that I often forget to savor the moment. In those moments away, I was able to savor the moment of a beautiful autumn day, a sunset over the mountains, a cool breeze running across my face, and the melodic sound of the river rushing over the stones that are the inhabitants of the river’s edge. In one moment I watched a beautiful red leaf, fall and be carried to the ground by the wind. I enjoyed the coziness of hot chocolate as I wrapped myself in a blanket and felt the crisp air, and watched the sun drift way past the mountains. I did this as a gift to myself. My own token of appreciation for the hard work I had been doing. I also realized that I had to nurture and take care of myself before I could give to another person. I found me in that solitude, I appreciated my strength, my courage to do something just for me, because I deserved to. Some, may even call it a little selfish, maybe so. However, I can’t tell others to take care of themselves, to nourish their souls, and commune with their God if I have never experienced the feeling. As I think about it I was not alone, it was me and God. I was enjoying and feeling grounded in His presence. I felt him though we did not talk much. I knew he was with me, because he restored my soul. I lived that verse over this weekend. So, the moral of this article is just this, Take the time, it is imperative to restore your soul in Him! SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  16

M–O–T–H–E–R By Matthew S. Santana Jr. Wishing my mommy a happy mother's day M–O–T–H–E–R “M” is for the million things she gave me, “O” means ordering my step for a great life, “T” is for the tears she shed to save me, “H” is for her heart of purest gold; “E” is for her eyes, with love-light shining, “R” means right, and right she’ll always be, Put them all together, they spell “MOTHER,” A word that means the world to me. Mothers are superwomen who can do anything. Moms have a way of making everything better, no matter how difficult life gets. my mommy is my best friend, as many of you probably already know. Her smile has the ability to brighten a room. Mom raised me to love the Lord and to be tough, so that when I hit a stumbling block and fall, I can get back up, brush myself off, and keep running. My mother is always there for me, and she has the best sense of love, patience, peace and knows her worth, which I am grateful to have inherited. SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  17

SEE WHAT YOU VALERIE C. DO NOT SEE! THOMPSON Aretha Franklin quoted in one of her Your once loving relationship with your songs, “Living in a world of ghetto life spouse has turned into 40 days and 40 where everyone seems so uptight, nights of sarcasm, distancing, coldness, nothing is wrong, it’s all right, my man…” and minimal conversations. Again, this is Yes, this was a song, however, Aretha was what you see in the physical. However, if speaking LIFE over her and her man! She you chose to focus on what you do not chose to see what others did not see! She see, you can create scenarios in your chose to see what she did not see in the head for something greater! This allows physical! Hear me out, many of us you to speak life and declare and decree watched the Aretha Franklin movie and what you desire! Basically, you shatter the discovered many if not most of her limiting beliefs that can hold you back. relationships were toxic based on her relationship with her father and what she Declare means to proclaim something endured as a child. while decree means to give order to something! According to Hebrews 11:1 – Moral to the above-mentioned share, no Faith is being sure of what you hope for matter what HELL we may find ourselves and certain of what you do not see. This facing, we have the power to see HEAVEN scripture pulled me out of temporary and live in HEAVEN! Heaven and hell are a situation and circumstances on EVERY mindset! We all share related stories of occasion. Choose to speak life and see hardships, pain, suffering, trials and what you do not see when you desire to tribulations which come to build our see something better! God created us to character and give us tenacity to grow, walk in POWER and create the world we go, and flow while on this journey! At desire to live in even if its in our small some point, it behooves us to be corner of the world. It’s time to get rid of intentional about seeing what we do not stinking thinking and activate the KING or see aka moving by faith daily. You see, QUEEN which resides in each and every Aretha Franklin was one of many who one of us! We must be intentional about focused on something greater rather speaking to our higher selves and than focus on what she saw daily in the believing we deserve better than what we physical realm. see in the natural eye. As an example, let us say you and your Take time to visualize and see the best for spouse have fallen upon challenging yourself and temporary situation. Write times as it relates to finances, business, out what you have visualized and then and relationship! Your physical realize the power of manifestation. Pay temporary situation reflects bills are attention to your thoughts and move stacking up in the corner of your dining forward with action steps. Walk in room table. The clients you once had expectation and excitement, your world is coming to your consulting firm have about to change! diminished. SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  18

Mindset & Money On so many levels you are a combination of Management: your parents, both your mom and your dad. What Do Your Mom & You may display characteristics of one over Dad Say About You the other and you may even look like one more than the other, however, it is the Kevette Minor combination that makes you who you are Kane along with your personality and expressions which make you unique. SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  19 What I find the most fun about taking a moment to reflect on what your mom and dad have to say about you is the self-discovery that is involved. So let me share a little of what I've discovered in recent introspection. I get my financial acumen from my mom, while I get my entrepreneurial ambition from my dad. Today I own and operate a financial firm with a growing team of financial advisors who also work on an entrepreneurial basis. So in my career, I can see that both my mom and dad have had a significant yet balanced influence over who I’ve become. Can you say the same about your parents? Take a moment to reflect and consider their contributions to who you have become both by influence and by DNA. Yes, there are some things that become a part of your personality and even your habits because of who they are or were having been passed down through DNA transfer. I discovered this to be the case for myself considering that my father was not present during the years I was growing up. He and I did not have a close relationship, for many reasons. However, I discovered after his death that there were some uncanny things we had in common. Things like: our favorite candy were uncommonly the same ( York Peppermint Patties), I was influenced to enjoy motorcycles when he took me for my first ride on his motorcycle as a kid, and I have an inherent need for speed because he was a race car driver. What things can you identify have been passed to you by your parents? Are there preferences you hNaOvMe AthDaI Ct y  o| u  2c4an’t particularly put a finger on where it came from?

There are a number of things that I do that are what I’d call quirky and hadn’t specifically been able to identify where they came from until I was managing my father's final affairs and going through his personal information. In that process, I discovered things that I probably would otherwise have never known because he would never have shared in conversation. I discovered that I like some of the hobbies that he had. I also realized where I get my specific habit of organization. You see because I lived in his home for 7months after he passed until we sold the property I was able to go through all of his personal things. I saw his receipts from general and business purchases. I saw his personal items and could identify his personal habits based on the products he used and preferred. As strange as it may sound, this experience made me feel so close to him despite the fact that we did not have a relationship while he was alive. I learned so much in the process of handling his final affairs and going through his personal items. The most significant and influential though was the book he left behind for my sister and I to read after his death. He told her about it and made sure that she knew to look for it on his computer after he passed away. He shared so many personal and intimate details about his experiences and perspective that would never have been shared because of pride while he was alive. Personally, I believe that this was a kind of legacy for him to pass down to us. Now, he requested that no one except the two of us would read it but the closure is provided for us in knowing the answers to questions we never got to ask was absolutely amazing and so encouraging. This book was truly a letter of love left behind for our benefit. So what are the characteristics or traits that you’ve gotten from your parents which contribute to your talents and special abilities (your superpowers)? If your parents have passed away, are there any things they left behind that give clues into the person they were that influenced you to become the person you are? Have they left things behind that you’ve discovered and realized they’d never have shared while they were alive? What have they shared with you that you will never forget? There are always some words of wisdom that will never be forgotten because of the impactful truth which has an influence on you until this day. Are there traits or characteristics which you see in your children which reflect in the same way? You may not have thought about how your parents' habits and even their words have affected your perspective on where money is concerned. We call this influence your money story. What is your money story? How have your parents affected your relationship with money? Were they a positive influence toward wealth or were they a challenging influence that has left you wondering why wealth has escaped you? We’d love to hear your perspective. Make a comment on our social media to let us know how your mom and dad have affected you. We’d love to hear more about what your mom and dad have to say about you. Kevette Minor Kane CEO & Financial Liberation Expert MarimorLife Mindset & Money Management www.marimorlife.com | @marimorlife SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  20

G-R-A-N-D-M-O-T-H-E-R By Matthew S. Santana Jr. Who would try to give me the entire world, as far as her eyes could see? Who has two open arms all the time? And smiles made just for me? Who always manages to find some special time? That we can both enjoy? And it is never too busy. To demonstrate how much she cares. There isn't another like it anywhere in the world. To the Moon and back I'm grateful that God created you for me. Grandma, I adore and love you!!!!! Grandma, I adore you!!!!! Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day! SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  21

A Father’s Love BY DEBORAH COOPER A father’s love, oh how sweet! It is now time for a paradigm shift. We often think of a mother’s love in colorful, warm, and tender terms; but we are reluctant to do the same for fathers. God’s design was for a father’s love to complement a mother’s love. The original plan was that both parents would I was a daddy’s girl. All I wanted to do was be creatively weave their different ways of loving around my dad. He was my hero. He worked into a tapestry of knitted emotions, verbal hard. He had his own construction business. expressions, affectionate displays, and He was a great businessman, dad, husband, intellectual harmony. There would be no friend, granddad, most would say, he was a competition, nor lack of love from either side. Man of Honor. My dad died over 12 years ago; This type of love would create a family it still feels like it was just yesterday. But his chemistry that would ride through the memories are still in my heart. I will never roughest storms. forget the times we had together. I always wanted to make him proud of me. He was so There are so many things a father's love gives supportive of me. I loved him so much. and so many things that a lack of it destroys. I Anyone can father a child, but being a dad believe that God gives us the greatest example takes a lifetime. Fathers play a role in every of a father's love. His love is sacrificial, patient, child’s life that cannot be filled by others. This kind, humble, honest, forgiving, faithful, and role can have a large impact on a child and selfless. It is constant and unchanging. help shape him or her into the person they become. Children want to make their fathers proud, and an involved father promotes inner A news article can include accounts of growth and strength. When fathers are eyewitnesses to the happening event. It can affectionate and supportive, it greatly affects a contain photographs, accounts, statistics, child's cognitive and social development. It graphs, recollections, interviews, polls, debates also instills an overall sense of well-being and on the topic, etc. Headlines can be used to self-confidence. focus the reader’s attention on a particular (or main) part of the article. The writer can also give facts and detailed information following answers to general questions like who, what, when, where, why and how. A news article is usually on a well-defined topic or topics that are related in some way, such as a factual account of a newsworthy event. The writer is objective and shows all sides to an issue. Fathers not only influence who we are inside but how we have relationships with people as we grow. The way a father treats his child will influence what he or she looks for in other people. Friends, lovers, and spouses will all be chosen based on how the child perceived the meaning of the relationship with his or her father. The patterns a father sets in the relationships with his children will dictate how his children relate with other people. So today, don’t forget to tell your dad you love him, and thanks for being there! SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  22

Happy Mother's & Father's Day Carl W. Pouncil, IV aka C4 SANTANA GLOBAL MAGAZINE |  23

F-A-T-H-E-R You helped me when I was down. When I was crying, you hugged me tightly. When things got tough, you helped me get through it. You've always shown me that you genuinely care about me. I know there were times when I made you cry, and I still don't know why. Where would I be without you? I am grateful to God for giving you to me. Thank you, Dad, because you are one in a million. By Matthew S. Santana Jr.

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Collins Kitchen Creations LLC I’m Evelyn Collins, self-proclaimed author, Professional Chef and Independent Caterer. Now small business owner of Collins Kitchen Creations L.L.C. which specializes in traditional comfort food made with a healthy gourmet twist, six signature sub sandwiches, chicken tacos, soups, salads, and much MORE. Born and raised in Gary, Indiana, I was inspired at a very young age to enter into the culinary world and become a cook like my phenomenal mother, who was well known for her AMAZING soul food dinners. Although she lost her battle with type 2 diabetes very early in life, I found encouraging motivation to take cooking to a whole different level, by creating healthier gourmet recipes from traditional homestyle southern inspired meals. CKC Veggie Delughts CKC Seasoning The Completion In 2015 I relocated to California for the second time to pursue my passion for food. I became active in my community and affiliated with the Loma Linda Community Garden. The ingredients used to create Collins Kitchen Creations (CKC’s) fabulous delicious cuisines and herbal spice blends actually comes from an amazing variety of vegetables and herbs organically grown at the Loma Linda Community Garden, where no harmful chemicals or pesticides are ever used. In addition, there are many medicinal health properties found in the herbs I’ve incorporated into Collins Kitchen Creations Seasoning Mixes. A few of the herbs utilized are rosemary, tarragon, marjoram, turmeric, ginger and lavender. These herbs alone contain a plethora of health benefits such as boost the immune system, delays aging, assist with anti-inflammation, improves brain function, eye health, the digestive system, blood circulation, blood sugar levels, and airways which aides in fighting off viral disease. They are also loaded with tons of vitamins and minerals like iron, potassium, calcium., riboflavin, vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, just to name a few, also a great source of fiber. I currently have four brands of seasoning mixes CKC’s Multi Blend Mix, CKC’s Chicken Taco Seasoning, CKC’s Citrus Jazz Mix and CKC’s Italian Pasta Mix. Additional lines coming SOON! Collins Kitchen Creations L.L.C. is based in Loma Linda, California, however the Evelyn seasoning mixes are shipped throughout the United States and can be Collins purchased by emailing your orders to [email protected]. Be sure to follow me on Facebook @Evelyn Collins, @Collins Kitchen Creations and on Instagram @Collinskitchencreations, where you will see a host of videos along with healthy cooking tips, and inserts from the highly requested Collins Kitchen Creations Recipe Cook Book.



BRING VOICES TO LIFE I started voice overs/voice acting in showcase my voice acting and voice 2011. My voice is deep-toned and overs for various projects and definitive or it can be sociable and mellow. My passion is to bring what productions from the past,present and people hear to life. Whether it's through future.Feel free to contact me if you radio,film,television,animation, video need a voice for anything you're games and/or characters. working on or creating. Thank you! Bookings and Inquiries Do you have more questions? Are you interested in collaborating on a project? Send me a detailed message and you will receive a response within 24 hours. Gary Scales Voice Overs www.garylscales.com [email protected] (615) 506-0119

Corisa Lewis Pineapple’s Foodservice and Events Today we’d like to introduce you to Corisa Lewis. Hi Corisa, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers? Corisa, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks Contact Info: for taking the time to share your story with us – to start Email: maybe you can share some of your backstories with our [email protected] readers? Instagram: I have always had a passion for cooking and entertaining @pineapplesfoodserviceand people. I have had a couple restaurants and food-related events businesses but it was more of a hobby while I worked for Facebook: Pineapple’s other chefs. In 2018 I decided I would quit my job and Foodservice and Events focus on Pineapple’s Foodservice and Events full-time and it has been great ever since. I decided to not only cater but to host themed dinner parties and Marketplaces as well. Every December I host a Women’s Empowerment Dinner Event. I also host a Lingerie Fashion Show in February. I want to bring an exciting culinary experience to Nashville. Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect? It has not always been a smooth road because my financial situation has not been as good as I would like it to be but thanks to my faith in God along with a supportive family and friends, I have been able to maintain. KONECT MAGAZINE   |   17

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others? I have had a passion for food and cooking since I was a kid. Learning to cook from my mom and grandmother. As I got older, I began to experiment with different flavors and spices that I picked up from traveling and watching the chefs on the early days of the Food Network. I like to call my food Eclectic Soul because it a mix-up of different styles and cultures. I am known for delicious food and great hospitality. I have been hosting dinner events since 2011 and I started hosting infused dinner parties several years ago and that transitioned into the Infused Marketplace. I am proud of the progression of my business as a whole. Pineapple’s Foodservice and Events will continue to evolve and offer quality services and events. I like the consultation process because it helps me learn about the client to be to offer the best service structured just for them. Who else deserves credit in your story? My mom deserves more credit than I give her because she layed the foundation for who I am today… My daughters and grandchildren have first and foremost been my greatest inspiration and motivation. My sisters, brother, cousin, and friends that are more like sisters have been so supportive and very instrumental to my success. My mentor Vina Hayes with Simply Beautiful Events has really been helpful and encouraging. I also want to shout out Lizz with Willow Wellness for stepping in and making videos and flyers and just being real…



Shanika Ostine JAD’MARIE CLEANING & DISINFECTING LLC and JAD’MARIE COSMETICS LLC Shanika, we’d love for you to start by Can you talk to us a bit about the introducing yourself. challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you A little background on me I am a Nashville say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect? native who attended Metro Public Schools graduated from Maplewood High School, Being an entrepreneur and single mom is not proud Alumni of Tennessee State University easy especially when your children are your I hold a degree in Criminal Justice with a world. You have to make sure they always minor in Psychology. For the last twelve feel safe, and important, and their needs and years or so my career has been in drug and wants come first. Traveling to two different alcohol rehabilitation with some counseling. I schools daily, two different cheer practices have worked with veterans, in prison, in three to four days a week, with a total of corrections, with adolescents, juvenile courts, about five games between the two, plus foster care review boards, and HIV programs church activities, helping with homework & you name it I have done it. My business chores, and running two different businesses Jad’Marie LLC gets its name from my two it’s most definitely not a smooth road. As a beautiful daughters Julicia Marie and Jada. full-time entrepreneur and mom, I miss out Jad’ Marie was birthed out of the love that I on a lot of networking events, courses to have for the beauty industry and the many better myself and my business, vendor compliments that I have received over the shows, and volunteer time. You sometimes years on the different shades of lipsticks I question yourself is it really all worth it. Then would wear, and just to have financial you think of your “WHY” and why you freedom for myself and my children. started in the first place. You find yourself giving yourself a little more Gratitude and I started Jad’Marie with $700 purchasing my that extra push to continue to knock down first 5 shades of lipsticks and 3 lip glosses your goals and set yourself up for where you and now we are at 30 different shades. want to be in your life.

What should we know about Jad’Marie JAD’MARIE COSMETICS now offers LLC? over 30 shades of lipsticks, lip glosses, liquid matte lipsticks, matte lipsticks, and Once I was laid off from my job of almost six 3 lip liners. I mostly sell my products by years I knew that I didn’t want to work for word of mouth or through local vendor anyone else besides myself. I had already had events and trade shows. one small business that was making a steady income for about five years now and I knew I am mostly known for my willingness to in order to make a decent living for myself succeed, my hard work, my dedication to and my children I had to come up with my businesses, my hustle, and being a another business. I would hear about different great mom to my children. I say what sets people starting cleaning services and that it me apart from others is that I am willing to could be profitable. So, I did my research and put in just as much time and hard work invested my 401k that I had taken out due to into my businesses as my employees being laid off. I took the time to get my would. I am the one person who is willing business structured the correct way and to encourage and lead when others are not started JAD' MARIE LLC. Which made it willing to. easy two put both my businesses under the LLC now having JAD’MARIE CLEANING I am most proud of the way that I handle & DISINFECTING LLC and JAD’MARIE things when it comes to my businesses. I COSMETICS LLC. am always going to keep a smile on my face, take constructive criticism and go I am currently a full-time employee at back to the drawing board to correct what JAD’MARIE CLEANING & needs to be corrected. I am always going DISINFECTING I have three employees to be on time, prepared for work, and look including myself I have a total of 7 buildings the part for success! that I clean on a daily ranging from construction sites, to warehouses, office spaces, therapy offices, schools, one college, and several Airbnb’s. I provide deep cleaning for all homes starting at $150 extra for pets, sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning of bathrooms, kitchens, and much more. I also provide all cleaning supply items except toiletries, rather if it’s for commercial property or non-commercial property.

Do you have any memories from childhood that you can share with us? My favorite childhood memory was when I was a Junior Police Officer for the Metro Police Department. Growing up I always wanted to be a Cop you couldn’t tell me I wasn’t going to be 5. O “LOL”. My grandmother God rest her soul worked for the Police Department for 26 years before she retired. Growing up she would take me to work with her a lot and as you could imagine I saw and heard a lot. Night court by far was my favorite. While being a Junior Police officer we would learn drills, police codes, and what it would take to be an officer of the law. Those were the good ole days. Pricing: • Basic Cleanings start at $200 • Lipsticks $15 or two for $30 • Lip glosses $15 or two for $30 • Lip liners $10 Contact Info: • Email: [email protected] • Instagram: Jadmariecosmetics • Facebook: Shanika Ostine •Office: 611 Commerce Street Ste 2611 Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-455-5405

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The Mindset That Sets Apart Great Leaders by Matthew S. Santana Jr. When you're in life's business, you'll If you’re a leader, ask yourself these occasionally be knocked down, and questions: some people will simply stop there... You must rise and try again, but this When something goes wrong, do I try to time think outside the box and do pin the blame on other people? something different. An entrepreneur's business relies heavily on networking. Am I afraid of failure? If so, is it because I Take advantage of the opportunity to don’t want the responsibility? meet new people because networking is an important part of running a In what ways does responsibility end business. with me? Are you leading yourself before you What steps can I begin taking to accept lead others? more responsibility? Here are some helpful questions to ask: Step one? Make the effort and take the leap of faith. Do I expect others to do what I won’t To be honest, business networking is a do myself? fantastic method to broaden your knowledge, learn from others' successes, Am I focused more on my own need attract new clients, and promote your for growth or others? firm. Am I setting an example that should be Many successful entrepreneurs credit followed, or do I hope others won’t their success to the help they received notice what I do? along the way from others. If you have a strong professional Am I constantly pushing myself to network, you can attain goals that you grow? wouldn't be able to reach on your own. You aren’t perfect and never will be. Business networking is unquestionably You shouldn’t expect perfection from the best tool for finding solutions to yourself or others. However, you seemingly insurmountable problems, as should expect more from yourself than well as word-of-mouth referrals that can from those you lead. rise as high as you. help you expand your customer base.

The Mindset That Great Leaders Sets Apart Your business goals will be easier to Speaking of success, what does the achieve if you follow up on these word mean to you? referrals/leads and convert them into clients. Success is finding that place of joy in all aspects of your life. It is living the life Networking leads are frequently more you envisioned for yourself and finding resourceful than other forms of balance in achieving your goals. Success marketing. is achieving what you set out to do but knowing that all things unfold in divine The most obvious benefit is increased timing. Meaning what is for you is for business, but there are many others as you, and you will achieve your goals well. with the help of God, focus, intention, integrity, a great work ethic, and faith in Networking is Crucial! God and yourself. In my capacity as a business coach, I Shift your Mindset for Success encounter so many entrepreneurs who still believe networking is all about • Change your Self-Talk. ... selling and persuading everyone that • Change your Language. ... what you have will change the world. • Determine the mindset you need and While selling is still important with act as if. ... customers, networking with colleagues • Identify & overcome your Personal and investors is still about developing Mental Blocks. ... relationships, listening to others' needs, • Learn & apply... and recommending a win-win • Surround yourself with people that situation. match your desired mindset. ... • Create new habits to support your What’s your best piece of advice for mindset change. readers who desire to find success in their life? Only you can define success. What success looks like for me may be different for you. However, whatever that picture of success is for you, put it in your mind. See it, feel it, and then go after it, and don’t let “No’s” stop you.

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