The Man Behindthe Camera pg. 4Feature Articles Steampunk Chuck 22 Brandy Honeycutt 4 The man behind the camera. Assistant Director of shares his passion! Photography at Steampunk Chuck 8 Jamille Webb CEO at Steampunk Chuck 34 Cassidy Sawyer Lead Hair and Makeup Artist at 12 Kristy Arantes Steampunk Chuck Chief Editor and Public Relations at Steampunk Chuck. 40 Rhoda Croneback MUA ROCKSTAR 18 Maria Silve A Modern Day Saint in Atlanta, GA 48 Trisha Crowe Project Manager at Steampunk ChuckEDITORIAL STAFF/TEAM2
Letter from the Editor.....Kristy ArantesDo you believe in coincidence?? Personally, I believe coincidences are clues to our purpose inlife. A couple of months ago, I was struggling with the fact that I was no longer passionate aboutwhat I was doing. With so much time and energy invested, I really felt lost and confused. That'swhen a series of \"coincidences\" led me to Steampunk Chuck. As fate would have it, he waslooking for a writer, and I was looking for a career that I could be passionate about. And so ourjourney begins. Our mission is to create a movement-a global community of empoweredwomen. We aspire to awaken every woman to her personal greatness, to transcend anyperceived limitations, and to release her past in order to embrace a future of infinite possibilities.We bring to you the stories of women and their particular brand of beautiful. You will learn morein this issue about the unique manner in which we do this. You will learn how to get involved.And you will fall in love with the passion and determination of Steampunk Chuck! 3
SteCahmucpkunkWrittenby: KristyArantesHERE The man behind the camera....creative genius Chuck Coleman takes over Steampunk photographyCHUCK IN ACTION 4
Chuck Coleman is not your average photographer.As a matter of fact, he is blazing his own trail andcreating a movement that will change society\"sperception of the beauty of women. His courage tostep out of the realm of typical Hollywood, maledominated versions of what is beautiful is settinghim apart and getting noticed.After first becoming fascinated with the world ofphotography while in the military some 30 yearsago, he has recently found his photography nicheand has perfected it. That niche is calledSteampunk, and he is dominating it both in theUnited States and abroad.With extensive experience in practically everygenre of photography, Chuck found himselfdissatisfied with the way women are marginalizedby their sex appeal, especially in the world ofmodeling. His vision of women is far different thanthe average male. He sees beauty in the heart andsoul of women, in their stories, in theirextraordinary ability to thrive despitecircumstances which are often challenging. Hebelieves that every woman has her own kind ofbeautiful, and his desire is to eliminate all \"rules' ofThwhat is considered beautiful . The manner in whiche mhe does this is so unique and revolutionary thatCBaemhienrda atnhepeoplearetalking. In a recent interview, Chuck Coleman aka Steampunk Chuck explained his approach: \"The direction of my love for the art of photography is evolving, and the human element has begun to play a significant role in the direction of this change. I feel the general male opinion of what defines beauty has influenced society's perspective for far too long. While traveling across the United States, I observe one common denominator in every woman's closet; they are filled with clothes, most of which are never worn. As she starts perusing her sometimes quite exotic and diverse variety of apparel, she asks me questions. \"Do you like this combination? How do you feel about this piece? \" But one statement seems to be repeated , \"I've never worn this!\" 5
GAME changer The sheer excitement I see over and released with every photo and experience we provide. Allow us to help over again on every woman's face, no you and your loved ones break out of the closet mold, blow off some steam and matter what age or race she is serves to join our efforts to make the world a better place, one Queen at a time.\"\"“I want her to feelsolidify my conclusion. I want her to feel like the queen she is. I want to As you can see, Steampunk Chuck is bring her emotions out of the closet about more than creating beautiful where they have been trapped for so images. He is about creating an experience that will never be forgotten in long. I want to give her a the hearts and minds of women he safe place to free all of photographs. Women are given a voice,like the queen the emotions that reside permission to be heard, sometimes forshe is.....\" within her; to keep her the first time in their lives. They are in the dreams from confine- presence of other women who share ment within the walls of their stories as well. There is a sisterhood both her mind and her formed, where they learn that they are not alone in their pain, nor defined by reality. Our team of Queens work with these women, encouraging them to release all of those pent-up emotions. This is the \"steam\" that is6
Behind The Scenes The Mavericktheir past. It is a rite of passage. It is a chance to bring out the inner childand play. It is a place to laugh. It is a place to cry. It is a place to begin toheal. It is a place of unconditional love. Steampunk Chuck is one of a kind.He truly cares about how women feel. When he is shooting these womenwho have been professionally styled in hair and makeup and Steampunkwardrobe, he is in the zone. That woman feels like the most importantwoman in the world because to him, she is.He sees her as the Queen she is, and she leaves this experience a verydifferent woman than she came. Steampunk Chuck is passionate about hisart and his movement, and he is poised to take this beautiful work aroundthe globe. 7
Jamille Webb is not only beautiful and intelligent, but she is also an ambitious, savvy business woman Her life experience has led her to an amazing career in her field, as well as a position as CEO at Steampunk Chuck! Jamille's professional goal was originally to be a pharmacist. However, after multiple attempts at inorganic chemistry and the inability to attain a grade better than \"C\", she decided to reconsider her aspirations. While reconsidering her professional goals, Jamille found herself falling into the trap of procrastination. \"I told myself I would go back to school. However I just needed to take a break.\" She stayed in that mentality for several years. During her break from her educational goals, she went on with her personal life. She got married and had a child. That marriage ended in divorce,, and she eventually attempted a second marriage. In her second marriage, she realized many things. Jamille stated, \"One big realization was that I could be more than I was.\" She hadn't intended to go back to school at that time in her life, but her then husband encouraged her to get a hobby, go back to school, or just to do something to occupy her time. She already had a lot on her plate. She had a two year old toddler and was working full time at an insurance company. In reality, her husband was working long hours and traveling most of the time.The brains behind the beauty... \"During the first year of our marriage, we rarely spent time together. And due to that and other issues, we grew apart.\" So Jamille decided to go back to college. She found that environment to be her educational \"safe space\". She recalled that it was \"one of those places that feels like you belong as soon as you step in the door.\"Jamille Jaffurs CEO She decided to major in business science. As she came to find herself as a student, she says, \"I lost Written by Kristy Arantes myself as a wife. My second marriage failed. if I had known how to be patient and how to communicate 8 more effectively, I believe we could have had a chance to save our marriage.\"
That realization did not occur overnight. Jamille says it took several years of life lessons, self-acceptance andgratitude for her mistakes to obtain clarity and peace.She found solace in her education, and it became her go to therapy when she needed a break from life. \" I hadmade a goal to finish my bachelor's degree, to buy a home, and to be the best mom that I could be for my son.\"She worked towards her bachelor's degree and began saving for a down payment on her first home. Then shebegan to toy with the idea of furthering her education beyond her bachelor's. \"This new found idea of continuingmy education past a bachelor's was more than I had ever imagined for myself. I realized at that moment that mymental barriers were the only things in my way. With this clarity and focus, I completed my master's degree..\"Her face lights up as she relives this moment with precision and perfect clarity. \"I was walking up to the Dean, and Ibowed as she placed the Master's hood over my head. As I stood straight and adjusted the hood on my shoulders, Irealized that I had achieved my goals. I had completed my coursework, I had purchased a home. I had overcomemy own barriers, and I had become more than what I thought I would.\" Education enabled Jamille to obtain aposition that more than doubled her salary.. It allowed her to realize that she was the only obstacle in becomingwhat she wanted to be. \"My strength as an individual, mother and businesswoman increased exponentially when I stopped doubting myself-worth. I had become that strong, independent businesswoman that I had looked up to years before.\"And now, Jamille is excelling in yet another exciting endeavor! She came on board as CEO of Steampunk Chuck inJanuary of 2015. And she is leading the movement to empower women across the globe! 9
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Kristy Arantes Editor-in-Chief & Public Relations This is the story of a girl... Her father was a construction contractor, and her mom kept the house. As with she could be your neighbor, your friend, most families, she witnessed a lot of your relative, or just someone you pass dysfunction. Her parents struggled in their on the street. She probably looks quite marriage. Her mom was one who was lovely, usually wearing a contagious frequently angry and depressed, and she smile and seemingly has it all! She is didn't hesitate to spank and diminish her loved by most and envied by some., all of children. Perhaps it was the only outlet for whom think they know her. Bur who is her pain. she? \"She was full of wonder and curiosity...\" As a child, she was full of wonder and Church was a must in her childhood. She curiosity. She would look at her reflections in the mirror and ask, \"Who was told of what a bad, hopeless sinner are you??\" She stood on the embankment of her home in the rural she was every Sunday and Wednesday. mountains of North Carolina, looked at the sky, and dreamed of someday seeing She was instilled with the insidious fear of the world. She spent countless hours practicing classical piano. Fur Elise was hell and a vengeful God who would send her favorite. She was fascinated by the universe. While other children played her there if she wasn't \"saved\". Yet, this outside, she stayed inside to researchWritten By: Kristy Arantes and write essays about the planets in our little girl didn't really believe it. She was solar system. She was impossibly unique. not allowed the courtesy of questions, She was part of a big family. Her father although she had many. If she did ask her parents things such as, \"How do you know what you believe is true?\" she was sternly reminded that it was true because it was what they had been taught. She was told she had better stop questioning anything other than her \"salvation\". This created 13
\"I transformed my manner an extreme amount of fear that of thinking. I learned something was wrong with her because that my life is of my she didn't think like everybody else.thoughts simply product.\" This young girl grew into a teen. She excelled in academics and was quite gifted in writing. She was a high school cheerleader. And despite her fears and anxieties., all seemed well. Then alas, her knight in shining armor appeared. She fell in love for the first time. He wanted to be with her every moment, and that made her feel special. But soon, this relationship turned into more of a prison. Because of his possessiveness, she was no longer \"allowed\" to do the things she loved. She was isolated from her friends, could not speak to other guys, could not go swimming, could not walk to class without him. just to name a few. Since this was her first boyfriend, she was somewhat naive and accepted this as normal. It wasn't long before she was being pressured into having sex. She had been taught that this was \"sin\" outside of wedlock. However, her inability to say no and desire to please her boyfriend ended up in a pregnancy. She was a freshman in high school and only 15 years old. At first she was in denial, then in complete fear. She knew that her mother would hate her. She knew that her father would be disappointed. She was ashamed. As the months passed, it became impossible to hide. She had been spending every moment with her mother, convinced she would be disowned. The day came when this young girl, a14
child in many ways, was confronted by her 15eldest sister. She was forced to take apregnancy test, which confirmed thepregnancy. She was then taken home.Inside was her mother, in a fetal position inthe corner of the sofa, crying. When this girlwent to hug her mom, she was pushed andtold , \"Get AWAY\" from me!\" This wasdevastating. She went to her room to find itwas destroyed. All of her pictures lay brokenon the floor. It was perhaps the worst nightof her life.Time passed, and everyone adjusted to thereality that this teen was having a baby. Shewas ostracized. She was not allowed to gosee her grandmother who was dying, notallowed to see extended family, not allowedto see the father of the baby. It was a lonelytime for her. She was a \"shame anddisgrace\" to her family. This pregnancybecame her defining moment.The psychological, emotional and physicalchanges she went trough were almostunbearable. Her worst fear, a C-section, washer only option for delivery. The babyarrived, a healthy little girl. Since she hadalways loved babies, this was a source ofhappiness for her. This baby loved her asshe was, without judgment.More time passed, and she managed tofinish high school. The continued mentaland emotional abuse from her boyfriendand mother had completely destroyed thisyoung girl's self-worth. She wouldeventually muster the courage to leave both of those abusive situations and livealone with her daughter.She got an apartment, worked, paid her bills, and gave up on her dreams of becomingan attorney. In her mind, she was damaged, ugly,ashamed, and unworthy ofhappiness. She had no friends, no faith, and no hope.That's when someone showed up in her life unexpectedly. It was someone whowas not from that small town.
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Maria SilvaModern Day Saint in Atlanta Written by: Kristy ArantesIn a world where we are bombarded with negativity from the media, our mission is tobring uplifting and inspirational stories to our readers....So let us introduce you to Maria, a modern day saint. Steampunk Chuck first heard about Maria from her long time friend Eddie Arantes. Hisheart was deeply touched. He needed to meet this woman, to share her incredible story, and to do something special for her. You see, Mariais originally from Brazil. She has lived in the US for several years, working as a housekeeper to survive. With very little English, her options tomake a living have always been limited. However, she has never allowed this to deter her from anything. About 11 years ago, Maria beganmaking sandwiches and driving to the streets of downtown Atlanta, GA to feed the homeless. She did this for a long time. However, shereally wanted to do more, but had very few resources.After giving it some thought, she decided to go to local Brazilian restaurants and ask for the food they planned to throw out at the end of theday. Her persistence paid off, and they agreed. She now fills her mini van with hot meals, soups, breads, juices, coffee, and desserts. Everysingle Wednesday and Sunday evening, you will find her at the Pine Street homeless shelter located in the shadows of Atlanta skyscrapers.She and a few volunteers feed 400-1000 men twice a week. Rain or shine, cold or hot, tired or not, she is there for them, twice a week, withoutfail. She brings smiles, hugs, and a lot of love to these men who have experienced misfortune in their lives. Most people ignore them, lookthe other way, and view them as worthless. But not Maria because to her they are family.After she leaves the shelter each week, she goes under a bridge where two men have lived for four years. She brings them food for the week.They shared with us a story about Maria's dedication. One day, her vehicle broke down en route to the bridge. She asked the tow truck drivertake her to the bridge to ensure they were fed. 18
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Every Christmas, Maria asks for donations. She collects blankets, coats, gloves, hats and socks. She brings Santa Claus to deliver these gifts. Every person receives something new to ease their suffering and raise their spirits. She is beloved by these men. She doesn't just deliver food, she delivers hope and love. Steampunk Chuck wanted to give back to Maria. So, he asked Eddie to give her a call her, invite her to be pampered like a queen, and do a photo shoot. Although at first she was hesitant, she finally agreed. Maria arrived on that beautiful Saturday morning and was given the royal treatment. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe, she was transformed. She posed for the camera, being playful like a little girl, and revealing her inner child. All attention was on making her feel special and beautiful. When she looked into the mirror with those big, beautiful green eyes, her face lit up, and her smile was captivating. There were tears of joy as she shared how she felt like a \"new person\". She said, \"This is the best day of my life.\" This woman has so little and gives so much. The world needs more Marias. We feel honored to know her and to share her story with the world!20
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Assistant Director of Photography “The reality is that life keeps we come from, life is hard at times. The darkest day of my life was when I had going. We, as individuals, have to assume the new role of Gold Star to decide if we want to Mother. This role is reserved for those of us participate or not.\" that have lost a child in military conflict. This has been a difficult and sometimesBrandy debilitating role to assume, but we don't Honeycutt get to choose the how and whys of life. We get to choose how we react to what Written by: Brandy Honeycutt comes our way. The reality is that life keeps going. We, as individuals have to choose if we want to participate or not. The philosophy that everything happens for a reason is not one that resonates within me, but I do believe that there is good and bad in every situation. And there are lessons to be learned from every experience. I am a firm believer that time and memories are the best gifts. It is the memories we created and the love my son and I shared that has given me strength. I believe tragedy enhances our true selves, our strengths and weaknesses. For me, it put me in a place of gratitude for the time I had with my son and for the value I put on how I experience my life...for him, for my other son and for myselfOur lives are defined by the roles we are born into, and the roles we assume. For me, mymost important roles are mother, daughter, adventure seeker and lover of life ingeneral. Based on the roles given to us, the paths we choose, and the choices we makeas individuals, some of our characteristics are developed more predominantly thanothers. For me, being the daughter of a woman that worked in an environment dominated by men, embracing femininity was not a luxury we could afford and being emotional was viewed as a sign of weakness. This doesn't mean that being a woman was something to be ashamed of, but it means that not being strong and independent was shameful. I am grateful for the strength and resilience that I have within myself, some inherent and some learned. As a 42 year old woman, I have lived enough that I have had to choose22 whether to let my hurt and hardships define me. Regardless of whoe we are or where
Renaissance I became a parent at a young age. Now Queen that my youngest son is in college, I am focusing on the next phase in my life. I have adopted a \"why not\" philosophy, meaning that if it is not going to cause harm to me, anyone or anything else , I will be open to it. My \"why not\" philosophy and the desire to \"live\" life, not 'walk beside it \" as Cloris Leachman says, has helped nurture my adventurous, free- spirited soul. I have traveled a little, including flying to Tanzania and hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro, jumped out of a plane (once and tandem of course), did a couple of zip lines, crashed into some trees in a hot air balloon, and spent a beautiful day on a sailboat. I tried scuba diving, but it is not for me. And I can't drive over big bridges without having a panic attack. This makes me laugh, except when I am on a bridge! It is the \"why not\" mentality that led me to Steampunk Chuck. I was drawn to his images by his use of lighting and the way his style embraced the woman as a whole being; the feminine in the soft fabrics and lighting, and the masculine in the use of leather and metals. The strong poses exude confidence and sexuality without compromising integrity. It reminded me of the female characters from movies like Mad Max. They were so strong AND sexy. At 42, I have learned that the yin and yang of life has made me the person I am. I am that strong and sexy woman! I am a feminine, loving, vulnerable, creative woman embracing my blessings and living with passion and gratitude. 23
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Cassidy Sawyer Head HouHsaeiMrstaykliesutp Artist & A natural born talent... Written by: Kristy Arantes- Steampunk Chuck is excited to introduce Cassidy Sawyer, our new head house makeup artist and hairstylist! Cassidy joined us a few short months ago, and she is bringing world class talent to the Steampunk Chuck team. Cassidy is originally from Austin. Texas, where she grew up with her mother, step- dad, and three sisters. She has fond memories of her step-dad whom she praises for \"raising her as his own\". In addition, Cassidy has three older siblings from her biological father. As a child, she had to overcome many obstacles. Her family moved frequently. She rarely had what most would consider stability, or what she refers to as a \"safe spot\". \"Things were hard, and I was on my own a lot.\" The frequent moves caused her to struggle academically and socially. She was never able to make lasting friendships. In retrospect, Cassidy feels that the lack of parenting and stability actually served her growth as a person.3344
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\"I would not have known half the things I now know had I not gone through so much.\" Although she did not excel in academics, she never gave up. She used her situation to take everything in and learn from it. \"I learned manners and a good personality will get you further than anything.\" As an older sister, Cassidy enjoys helping her younger sisters and showing them different things. \"Being older has its advantages. She is able to help them in ways she didn't have, and she continues to do so. \"I learned manners and a good personality will get you further than anything.\" Cassidy began to experiment with makeup at the age of 12. She recalled, \"My mom finally let me play in makeup and color my hair. She showed me how to wear it properly. Immediately, I saw the difference, and I fell in love with the transformation.\" So a couple of years ago, Cassidy moved form Austin to Las Cruces, New Mexico. There, she attended Olympian University to study cosmetology. She learned to do it all, including cuts, color, waxing and makeup artistry. She decided to focus on makeup because she said, \"I have found my passion, and I personally love it the most!\" Cassidy says she is fascinated with the way you can bring out certain features and the fact that you can change the way one looks with makeup.36
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\"My philosophy is, the betteryou look, the better youfeel.\"When asked about meeting to expanding even further.\" Her future goals and aspirations include doing makeup forSteampunk Chuck for the first time, runway, weddings, and much more. \" The makeup and hair world is always evolving,she recalled, \" I was intimidated by and I will evolve, not only with my visions, but also with the ones around me.\" Cassidy ishow serious he is about his work. I very grateful for all of the people she has met in this movement.could relate to the passion he hasabout his work because I have the \"They have made an incredible impact on me and my views. I was initially a littlesame passion with mine.\" Cassidy's intimidated by all the new people and all of the new places. But everyone I have met isdream with makeup artistry has so nice, so talented, and all come with their own story as well. As we travel togetheralways been to \"GO BIG!\" She says, \"I and grow closer, we are more like a family than anything. We walk into a house aslove drama, I love big and bold, and I strangers and leave so differently than we came. It's like we open up, and some of usalso love contrast.\" Cassidy admires bloom. Sometimes, some of us just need a break, and we are all open ears and openChuck's work, his ideas, and his arms. It truly is the best feeling. I cannot wait to meet more people and shareimages. She says it embodies experiences with everyone!\"everything she loves. She enjoys theprocess at Steampunk Chuck. 39\"I talk to him, see the wardrobe, andthen there is a vision. Steampunkwork is different than what peopleusually see. It isn't the typical 'ohthat's so pretty' ! It's the 'oh that's sobold and strong and fierce!\" She saysit's amazing to see the reactions of thewomen. \"Better yet, I live for thosemoments when I am done with amodel's hair and makeup. They get upand go look in the mirror. I knowwhenever they sat down in the chair,and I showed them what I was aboutto do, they were intimidated. Butwhen they get up and see themselves,they realize what it's all about. Theyfinally see the vision I saw before, andthat feeling is priceless.\"As Steampunk Chuck grows, Cassidyis looking forward to new challengesand projects. \"I plan to contribute myvision and input to this amazingmovement. I consider myself anentrepreneur in the makeup industry,and I look forward
WRITTEN BY KRISTY ARANTES Rhoda Cronebach is making a name for herself in the world of makeup RHODA artistry. Some of her most recent work has been on celebrities, suchCRONEBACH as FOX news anchor Sean Hannity. MUA ROCKSTAR And she has become a key player on the Steampunk Chuck team! 40 Rhoda has always been creative. In 1994, she began her career as an actress in community theatre and a singer in a community chorus. Her fellow performers began asking her for help doing their makeup, and out of this experience a career was born! In 2003, Rhoda began an acting career in film, which she says \"naturally transitioned into doing makeup too.\" In the beginning of her career, Rhoda paid her dues by doing a lot of work for free. This allowed her to eventually become more established in the local independent film community in Cincinnati and the greater Ohio area. As her career progressed, Rhoda used social media to expand her network She attended industry mixers and local screenings. She also sought out gigs by checking out casting notices online. She offered her services as a makeup artist to film makers. Her hustle paid off, and she landed some jobs! Even though most were unpaid except for expense reimbursement, she did get a copy of the completed film and credited for her work. This began to expand her portfolio and get her name out into the industry.
Rhoda began to expand her skills as well. She started doing makeup forprint photography, runway, camera-ready for television, video, andweb-based series. This morphed into doing special effects makeupsuch as scars, gashes, bruising, and gore. For the past five years, Rhodahas no longer needed to seek makeup gigs. She says, \"They find me!\"Her hard work, determination and perfectionism has paid off. Her workspeaks for itself. \"I am constantly being asked or referred to work onlegitimate, paid projects. Most of my work comes from referrals!\"Rhoda's career is now expanding outside of her local market. Shetravels frequently across the US. Her resume and portfolio have grownexponentially in the last 2 years. In addition to her recent work oncelebrity Sean Hannity of Fox News, she also has 16 credits for makeupon film/tv/web on IMDb.A couple of months ago, Rhoda came on board the Steampunk Chuckteam. She has traveled to New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Portlandand Salt Lake City as our makeup artist. Not only is she genius atmakeup artistry, she is also very professional and a pleasure to workwith. Steampunk Chuck is excited to have Rhoda on staff and off togreat adventures as we grow worldwide. 41
30 year old female I STILL struggle withjudging and comparing myself to others.My story takes its first hard road off centerwhen I was 14 and told I had Leukemia.The realization, understanding andacceptance that my body attempted todestroy me came much, much later. Butthe foundation was there. two and a halfyears of 14 different chemotherapyagents and I finally took a deep breath,confident my troubles were over. Sillyme!Four years ago, on July 2, 2011, my onlysibling, a brother named Josh, died as aresult of a rock climbing accident. It wasso fast, how it happened. One momentmy world was all in place, and the nextI'm told a vital piece of my life and myfuture has been removed. I felt powerlessonce again.Finally,, in August of 2014, I made thevery difficult decision to leave myhusband. I had done everything I couldthink of or even imagine to make it work,to make it just a little better. But, it was invain. I finally realized that leaving wasthe only way I would ever live my lifeagain. I'm lucky that my ex and I arefriendly and amicable about our situation.But, it's still hard. Another dreamshattered into a million pieces.I share this not for anyone to feel badlyfor me, or even for the empathy. I share itbecause if you really look in the mirrorand examine your own life, you'll seemuch of the same pain, guilt, and griefthat I do. It is not measured by who hasthe most tragic story, but rather by thefact that you experienced it.As women, we really sell ourselves short.We conform to society and the norms. 42
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WRITTEN BY: RAFEAL Rafeal got his start in theRAFEAL ENRIQUE entertainment industry as a model.SANTIAGO He went on to eventually work for John Robert Powers where he received his training. After a short stay, he teamed up with Issac Birdlong . He became the marketing Director for Cassi Model Group, of which he still holds the title. His love for acting and film took him to the Bakersfield East Theater acting group where he studied under the late Thomas Bellin. He quickly moved on to extra work on such films as \"Cowboy Up\" starring Kiefer Sutherland and Daryl Hanna and \"Sprung\" starring Tisha Campbell and Joe Tory. This wasn't enough so he then moved into the world ofAKA-RRAATFEEADL 46
independent film making where he found his home.After moving to Dallas in 1998, he has produced, directed and acted inover 20 short films, feature films and television episodes on bothDallas and Chase. Rafeal has just returned from Amarillo, Texas wherehe worked as the 2ND 2ND AD on the film \"Crossing the Line\"featuring Trevor St. John and Richard T. Jones of \" Hawaii 5-0\". Also hisproduction company, Hukup Productions, was hired to cast extras for\"The Carter High Movie\" featuring Vivica Fox and Charles Duttonwhich premiers this October 30th in Dallas and Houston. Rafeal hasalso made a name for himself as a photographer, currently shootingfor two Dallas magazines, Fabdallas Magazine of which he is co-ownerand POWER214 Magazine.Rafeal continues to branch his branding into the reality televisionworld producing three shows to be shopped to Netflix this year. Rafealdoes all of this while balancing single fatherhood. He has threebeautiful children who all take on his creativity interest.EntertainmentGuru. 47
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children. She felt those kids replaced her, and once again she felt the sting of rejection.Like most women, Trisha Crowe has been As the teenage years approached, Trisha know if she would be able to land such athrough her fair share of struggle and did what many teens do and began prestigious position. However, her manypain. But she has emerged into a seeking approval and validation from her years of determination served her well inpowerful, confident woman. friends. She had poor self-esteem at this this moment. She went to the interview point. And most of her friends were and landed the job! She has been withGrowing up, Trisha described herself as troubled teens as well. She left home at Chevron for the last four years.an \"extremely shy, quiet, respectful an early age to live on her own.child.\" She was conceived after the tragic Last fall, Trisha found herself in a healthdeath of her brother, and her mother Time passed, and Trisha began dating. crisis. After several months of chronicalways described her as a \"gift from God.\" Needless to say, her choice of men were nausea, she went to a specialist whoBorn under the Leo sign, Trisha was a not the best. She got married to an performed a procedure.sweet little girl, a people pleaser, and emotionally abusive man. This furthervery curious about the world around her. damaged her fragile self-worth and During this procedure, her pancreas wasShe loved to sing and had a beautiful, ended in a divorce. Soon after the accidentally nipped, and this caused hersweet voice. Trisha always preferred divorce, she found herself in a rebound a tremendous amount of pain, recoverybeing around people, saying, \"I didn't relationship with \"an immature user\" as time, and weight loss. By the time sheventure off on my own. I loved to play in she described him. This eventually left the hospital, she once again foundmy room with my cat.\" catapulted her into the worst relationship herself lacking self-esteem. Except this of her life with a man that was abusive to time, she sprang into action.Because of the loss of her brother, both Trisha and her children.Trisha's mother was very protective. \" I She contacted a photographer to do aalways sought approval and closeness Following an intense period of Steampunk photo shoot. She wanted towith both of my parents.\" She recalls her introspection and healing, Trisha's life boost her confidence. It was at this shootfirst memories of feeling like an outcast. began to take a positive direction. After that she met Steampunk Chuck. She fellHer paternal grandmother often picked working at a small oil company for a few in love with the experience, particularlyup her older brother and left Trisha years, Trisha decided to put her resume the philosophy of empowering women.behind. Despite her mother and father's out into the marketplace. She really She jumped on board the team as aefforts to over compensate this apparent didn't have any expectations. But much project manager. When asked what shefavoritism, she still felt the rejection. to her surprise, she was called by Chevron has gained by working on projects with to interview for a position as an analyst. Chuck, she had this to say: \"Through theThis feeling was amplified by her parents' With no formal education, Trisha didn't fellowship and creation of strongdivorce when she was 11 years old. Like emotional ties with the Queens, I havemany children of divorced parents, she found strength in bonding with thoseblamed herself. Trisha didn't see her women who have come from similarfather very often after the split. He circumstances as me. We have risenquickly remarried a woman who had above and beyond the things that once held us back. After undergoing this metamorphosis, I went from being a powerless princess to a Queen of Steam! Now I am in control of my destiny!\" Trisha is an amazing addition to the Steampunk Chuck team! We are women empowering women, and that's a beautiful thing. 49
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