BOSS2BOSS MAGAZINE CHRISTMAS EDITION

BOSS2BOSS FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2022 Brenda Myers Tametrice E. Hodges Giving Back Newly Elected Hinds County Chancery Court Judge Michael Dozier Non-Profit Consultant Christmas Edition

contents 04 MONICA STEWART WILSON 21 BRENDA B. MYERS Ask the HR Professional The Roadmap to Success 08 TAMEKA GARRETT 22 BRENDA B. MYERS Total Self-Care The Journey 12 MICHAEL DOZIER 31 BRENDA B. MYERS Non-Profit Consultant Giving Back 13 TAMETRICE E. HODGES 34 ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY 101 Newly Elected Hinds County Chancery Court Judge

EDITOR- IN-CHIEF BRENDA B. MYERS CEO, Author, Speaker I am Brenda Myers, creator and editor-in-chief of Boss2Boss Magazine. This magazine was created for female entrepreneurs to have a platform to advertise their businesses, services, successes and achievements. We celebrate amazing women who continue to lead and make a difference in the community . I welcome you to our Christmas Edition. If you would like to advertise in this magazine, please email me at [email protected]. Boss2Boss Magazine Page 2

Editor's Note What an amazing year! We are back outside. As this year draws to an end, let us be We were back to being free to gather thankful for all the blessings that were together and socialize because the Covid19 bestowed upon us in 2022. Let's continue to pandemic seemed to have settled down. It gather and spread love and kindness to all seemed as if things had gotten back to that we encounter because we never know normal, but then came Omicron to remind what someone is dealing with internally. A us that we were not out of the woods yet. kind word or a soft smile can lift a person's The CDC recommended that we get yet spirits and it doesn't cost a thing. another vaccination or booster to ward off We experienced great highs and devastating yet another variant of this infectious virus. As lows this year as well, but it has taught us we continued to follow the CDC guidelines, that we must persevere and fight through the spread of the virus lessened and we were the lows to get to the next blessing. able to enjoy friends, family and in-person We also realized that it is ok to say that you meetings again. are not ok. There are so many broken smiles There were so many women's networking on the faces of people who are hurting events where women were empowering inside, that it is hard to recognize when women to be great. I had the opportunity to someone needs help. So, let's check on our speak at a few and attend in-person. After a strong friends, family members, co-workers, couple of years of remote workshops, it felt and children just to say I love you and I'm good to be among people again. here for you. In the coming year, we should let peace be our guide. We won't worry about the things that we cannot change, but change the things that we can change. Brenda Myers Brenda B. Myers EDITOR/CREATOR Boss2Boss Magazine Page 3

Ask the Human Resources Professional by Monica Stewart Wilson How to Avoid a Workplace Retaliation Claim Tips for avoiding retaliation claims, the most common type of claim filed with the EEOC By Monica Stewart Wilson, SHRM-CP Part I of 3 Train Managers/Leaders on Common Pitfalls There are several reasons an employee or applicant could bring a claim against an employer, such as discrimination based on age, disability, national origin, race, religion, and sex. In a recent case, EEOC v. Versant Supply Chain, the defendants violated federal law by promoting and enforcing dress code policies, which interfere with employees’ religious rights by prohibiting employees from wearing any head coverings (except knit caps). This policy didn’t consider those who wear head coverings such as hijabs for religious reasons. The case was settled for $150,000. Where retaliation comes in is when a supervisor takes the EEO complaint personally and may attempt to deter employees from continuing to participate in the complaint process-or even decide to fire them to remove the “problem” entirely. Other retaliatory actions are as follows: ·Work-related threats, warnings, or reprimands. ·Lowered ratings on performance evaluations. ·Transfers to less prestigious or less desirable position or worksites. ·Closer scrutiny of the employee’s work than of other employees’ without a legitimate reason. It is very important for supervisors to recognize and understand how this retaliatory conduct can result in a claim. So, ensure that supervisors are trained on these common pitfalls. Stay tuned for Tip #2 which will be in our next episode (Part 2 of 3). If you have a question that you would like to \"Ask the HR Professional,\" you can email the editor at [email protected]. “Ask the HR Professional” articles do not necessarily represent the views of the magazine or Monica Wilson. This article is designed to provide accurate information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is published with the understanding that the author is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional services. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. Boss2Boss Magazine Page 4

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TOTAL SELF-CARE by Tameka Garrett It’s 2022 and our new norm includes fashionable face mask. Yes, it’s a real thing. Listen though. What does your total self-care include? Take a moment and create There’s one thing you may Don’t rush to answer. Really your list . Okay, no pressure. want to try too. Minimizing take a few minutes to think Let’s just begin with 3 things. your social media to a certain Small steps are perfectly number of hours per day or per about it. Does it include promoting and fine. It’s a start, and that’s week. It’s often surprising how actively managing your the goal. physical, mental, spiritual and 1. (self-care #1) much time we use these financial areas of your life? If 2. (self-care #2) platforms. Check your reports so, how intentional have you 3. (self-care #3) if you don’t believe me. This is one reason I mediate daily. I become since the Covid 19 Many people use journals to need to make certain that what clear their minds. Some have I am reading, listening to and pandemic? It’s not too late. Together, let’s taken up yoga, and others allowing in my space is good for think about what we can do for switched from in-person my entire being. Self-Care in 2023. For me, it therapy to teletherapy. All of I look forward to hearing from must include daily meditation, these are good. There is no you on how you have improved regular worship, weekly cookie cutter answer. It is your total self-care. It’s okay to therapy, and being intentional truly an individual start over if you lose focus on about changing my eating preference. What works for you. But, it is not okay to not habits. I am confident once I you works for you. take care of yourselves. do these things the financial Remember that in the Afterall, if you don’t, who will? months to come. part will align. Boss2Boss Magazine Page 8

About Tameka Garrett Tameka Garrett is the Founder and Visionary of Stilettos on the Pavement, (SOTP). It was originally created as a new way of building relationships among profesional business women. Garrett is a Mental Health Advocate and works closely with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Central Mississippi. Visit SOTP website to learn more. You may reach her via email [email protected].

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MEET MICHAEL DOZIER Michael Dozier, Nonprofit Consultant Michael Dozier is a former nonprofit CEO. He is the Principal Founder & CEO of Carrington, Holland & Leigh, LLC, a nonprofit consulting service that provides comprehensive nonprofit services for community-based, faith-based and other nonprofit organizations. Michael provides hands-on assistance, training, and consultative guidance for nonprofit organizations who are in need of organizational and fund development assistance. Those services include 501(c)3 start up and formation, non-profit infrastructure development, business start-up, grant writing and fund development assistance, board development, strategic planning, business planning, compliance audit, and executive and board coaching for individuals. Michael’s nonprofit specialties include: fundraising and donor development, including major gift solicitation and peer-to-peer fundraising; establishing and running effective nonprofit boards; board and fund development; legal nonprofit compliance; and effective best practices for nonprofits. Boss2Boss Magazine Page 12

TAMETRICE E. HODGES Newly Elected Hinds County Chancery Court Judge HONORABLE From Prosperity Neighborhood TAMETRICE E. HODGES to Legal Prosperity “You’re the girl from the ‘hood,” many exclaimed when meeting then Candidate Tametrice E. Hodges for Hinds County Chancery Court Judge. Without hesitation, Candidate Hodges would smile and say, “Yes.” After winning the election, Chancery Court Judge Tametrice E. Hodges still has the same smile as she thinks to herself, “Yes, I’m the girl from the ‘hood.” Growing up in Prosperity, a small neighborhood across from the then boarded up Jackson Mall, now Jackson Medical Mall, Judge Hodges had limited access to what she now enjoys as the norm. Also, Judge Hodges, like many others who lived in her neighborhood, had very few career examples to look to, other than her teachers. “Growing up in Prosperity, I didn’t know lawyers, doctors, or even bankers. I only knew the everyday citizen.” Her familiarity with the everyday citizen shaped Judge Hodges’ outlook and fueled her passion for people. When she became an attorney at Morgan & Morgan, she quickly began championing the rights of injured workers. Overtime, she realized she was championing more than the rights of injured workers. She was championing the livelihood of families. “When a person is injured on the job, she/he cannot work. If a person cannot work, the person cannot feed his/her family, and provide the daily necessities the family needs.” Championing the livelihood of families soon turned into servant work for children and families as a pro bono attorney for children and families in need of an attorney in the family law arena. Boss2Boss Magazine Page 13

Family law encompasses cases regarding children, family, property and land. With each case, representing moms and dads in custody and visitation matters, or representing a husband or wife in a divorce matter, then Attorney Hodges realized her true passion—children and families. Though Hodges rarely represented a minor child directly, she was always in a position to advocate for the best interest of the child with regard to adoptions, guardianships, custody and visitation matters. “Under the law, when a child is involved in a family matter, the best interest of the child is the highest consideration. So, although the parties could not agree, I worked hard to get them to focus on their child, and what would be best for their child.” Judge Hodges, then Attorney Hodges, was very successful as a solo practitioner specializing in family law, for over a decade. She received an opportunity to leave her solo practice and become an Assistant District Attorney. This role was hard to give up. “I went from getting parents and guardians to agree on the best interests of their children, to prosecuting persons who victimized children and families.” Her passion for children and families as an Assistant District Attorney intensified. “I know what it’s like to be voiceless and vulnerable. My experience of growing up in a home that caused me to enter into the foster care system and ultimately be raised by my seventh grade reading teacher at age fourteen (14) was a driving force when giving voice to our vulnerable children, while doing everything I could to ease the pain of families who loss a loved one,” says Hodges. Judge Hodges is stepping into her new role as Hinds County Chancery Court Judge. She is succeeding the Honorable Judge Denise Owens, who has served for over thirty years with great compassion and care. Judge Hodges knows she has great shoes to fill, but she is ready to blaze some great trails of her own. “With both my life and legal experiences, I hope to impact youth throughout the city of Jackson and beyond the bench. I am excited to bring to life the many ideas I have to serve our children and families in Hinds County,” exclaims Hodges. Judge Hodges feels destined for this moment in time. Based on her life and legal resume, she is not only destined for this moment in time, but tailor made for the position. “I want women and young girls who come from similarly situated neighborhoods and have similar backgrounds to know that because I made it, so can you. The odds are not against us, but for us. Those same odds can be used to our advantage to offer a perspective no one else can.” I am excited to have the Honorable Tametrice E. Hodges as a Hinds County Chancery Court Judge. Boss2Boss Magazine Page 14



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The Roadmap to Success “Long ago, I realized that success leaves clues, and that people who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results. I believed that if I precisely duplicated the actions of others, I could reproduce the same quality of results that they had.” — Tony Robbins 01 Define What Success Means to You. Most people equate it with wealth, power, and happiness. However, true success is not a thing you acquire or achieve. Rather, it is a journey you take your whole life long. 02 Go over, inspect each dimension of your life The real success is that which leads you to overall contentment. 03 Prioritize and set main goals Now that you have your vision clear, set immediate and intermediate goals to achieve the ultimate target. 04 Mold your life to achieve the goals Reshaping the present habits and adapting to new ones isn’t difficult. All you need is persistence and the will to work towards your success, every moment. WWW.ENTREPRENEURSACADEMY101.COM Brenda B. Myers Boss2Boss Magazine Page 21

The Journey The journey starts with an idea and the confidence to take that dreaded first step. The hardest part of doing anything new is having the courage to begin. As we approach 2023, let's make a conscious effort to take that first step toward whatever it is we have been delaying for whatever reason. We are all guilty of the \"as soon as\" mentality. You know, \"as soon as\" the kids graduate high school or \"as soon as\" I save enough money. Whatever your \"as soon as\" excuse is for not taking that initial leap into the life you want, it is the thing that's keeping you from fulfilling your dream. I have heard people say that there are a lot of great ideas in the graveyard. What that means is there are a lot of people buried with their dreams. Don't let your dreams, visions and gifts die with you. Your journey start now! Boss2Boss Magazine Page 22

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Giving Back To whom much is given, much is required. This statement has been paraphrased more times than any other phrase in the bible. No truer statement has ever been written. As God has blessed us with the ability to provide for our families, he has also given us the task of glorifying Him and to benefit others. We are tasked with sharing the goodness of Jesus and to share of our blessings with those in need. It is not only the wealthy who have been given much, but, if you think about it, we all have been given much. We have been given the grace of God. The bible says \"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 1Peter 4:10 During this season of giving, let us remember the ones that are often forgotten this time of year, those that are less fortunate than us andthe children who won't wake up Christmas morning with a special gift under the tree. The bible tells us that is more blessed to give than to receive. Let's give back to the community in which we live to make it just a little bit brighter this holiday season. Boss2Boss Magazine Pag 31

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