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Natural Woman Magazine Spring 2013 is dedicated to Women's Empowerment. Live you Highest Purpose. New York Fashion Week 2013 Spring
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Natural Woman Magazine Contributors
AZIZAH NUBIA
Editor in Chief
TAMMARAH OVERTON
Chief of Beauty & Fashion
ISIS SWINK
Contributor/ Photographer of
RareJewel Designs
GIDGET HUNTER-ALLEN
Contributor/ Photographer of
GIDGETimages
LIKIA CHRISTINE
Health & Wellness Contributor
ZEPHANIE GARRETT
Advice & Relationship Contributor
SHANELL BOWLES- RUSSELL
Make up Artist & Marketing
JOHN STEVENSON
Graphic Design Artist
To learn how you can become a contributor and or advertise with Natural Woman Magazine please
visit us at www.asknaturalwoman.webs.com or email [email protected]
Natural Woman Magazine is a Media Corporative Company ©Natural Woman Magazine Copyr ight 2013
Photography By GIDGETImages
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Coming Soon to Natural Woman
Our Vision is to provide sustainable economics with all inde-
pendent distributors giving them the freedom to be in control of
their own business. Our program will provide :
Financial Security
Global Network of Affiliates
Affiliates to create their own business
Give platform for potential partners to sell their products.
Eco-Friendly Business & Products
Comprehensive marketing & sells training for each distributor
Coming Summer 2013!!!
Promote, Empower, Inspire
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Making the Cover On the set of Natural Woman Magazine Women ’s
Empowerment Shoot Spring 2013. 1. Glamour Faces on
the scene. Shanell Bowles -Russell touching up Tyler
Weakly. 2. NWM Owners Azizah Nubia & Tammarah
Overton took time to pose with the Models on the set. 3.
Miss Raquel “Rocky ” Storm Stokes receiving star
treatment in hair & make up.
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Content Page
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Follow Your Path:
Queens on a Mission
SistahintheRaw
Moseley Crawford
Iyalosa OlaOmi Akalatunde
Queen Tae
Mignon Francois …………….. 22
Healing Through SistarHood………..45
Reincarnation Snoop Lion Documentary…..48
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How to grow Strong Healthy Hair…...68
Feng Shui for your Business…...57
New York
Fashion Week
Spring
2013……...71
In Every Issue:
Earth Star Mama
Azizah’s Cupboard
Miss Too’s Fashion Tips
Recipes
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Wordz from the Editor This issue is dedicated to Women’s Empowerment, with every theme that we choose for our issues in Natural
Woman Magazine somehow I am always tested by the theme. This issue has been no different, from shoot-
ing 3 cover shoots, pushing back release dates, to rescheduling interviews, not to mention the added help
from Mercury in Retrograde. This was definitely a test for me to remember to stay grounded and balance. As
women we love to give and sometimes we can give so much that we forget to cater our inner spirit. In the
midst of our journeys as mothers, wives, rulers, healers, creators we must remember to rest and take time
for ourselves. We are special too and as much as we like to take care and cater to everything outside of us,
we have to remember to nurture and love the very thing that gives us the power to be who we are.
This Women’s Empowerment theme has shown me how important all of the women in my life are to me.
From my mother, daughters, grandmothers, aunts, cousins, friends, each and every woman that has come
into my life has shaped me into the being of light that I am. Whether the encounters were good or bad they
all had a purpose in life and I am forever grateful for the experience.
It is vital that you EMPOWER yourself with Love, we have a service to fulfill a purpose to understand. Our
world needs our nurturing and healing energies right now. Lets be EMPOWERED to live our highest life, to
live up to our Highest Truths lets make our lives so special and amazing that the world has no choice but to
change. We have that POWER.
I dedicate this Issue to my Late Great-Grandfather Rev. Mozelle Miree he made his transition back into Spirit
while putting this issue together. It is such a honor to be a part of his lineage his life has been a inspiration
to my own. I remember my mother telling me a story about his earlier
days and how he was born a sickly child and how the doctors told him
he would not live a long life. And one night he prayed to God and said
"please God, don't let me die a young boy. Let me live to see the beau-
ties of your earth "He lived to be on this earth for 105 years. That story
alone has always given me faith that your prayer do come true.
Be EMPOWERED TO BE LIGHT!
Peace,
Azizah Nubia
BE EMPOWERED TO SHINE YOUR LIGHT IN THE WORLD!!!
Rev.Mozelle Miree
February 22, 1908– March 15, 2013
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Ask Natural Woman
Q: Natural Woman what can I do to increase my energy
through out the day? I am a mother of 2 and I run a busi-
ness. Please help!!
- India P.
California, USA
Send your questions to Natural
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Visit our website
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A: Balance and Awareness, are key to help you manage your
busy schedule as a mom and business owner.
Maintain a proper diet filled with lots of fresh organic veggies
and fruit. Plenty of spring or alkaline water. Finally make sure
you get proper rest and take time to do things with yourself like
massages, spa times, meditation & exercise.
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Recipes
Cool and Spicy
Melon Soup
Ingredients
4 cups casaba melon, seeded and cubed
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 lime juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 pinch salt
Directions
Place casaba melon, coconut milk, lime juice,
ginger, and salt in a food processor. Process un-
til the mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
PREP 15 mins
READY IN 15 mins
Recipe Source: allrecipes.com
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Do It Yourself
My kids are always hungry so when I found this awesome and easy recipe for DIY fruit snacks, I think I was more excited than they were. You only need 4 ingredi-ents and a special silicone mold to form them. If you can find a cute mold, that is shaped small like fruit snacks that would be great. As always check your local dollar store for items like this. Try this easy rec-
ipe and your kids (and you) will love it !!
Fruit Snacks
2 1/2 cups strawberries or any fruit of your
choice
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 TBSP honey (or agave nectar)
1/2 cup gelatin
You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this recipe. Put the fruit and lemon in a sauce-pan on medium-low heat until the fruit starts to soften. You can use a handheld blender to puree the fruit, or pour it all into a blender. Set aside to cool for about 5 minutes. Stir in the honey (or agave) . Whisk in the gelatin a little at a time so it doesn’t clump. Once thoroughly mixed, pour into silicone mold. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to let it set. Remove and pop the
fruit snacks out the mold. Enjoy !!
DIY~Fruit Snacks
By Isis Swink
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Breakfast is said to be one of the most important meals of the
day. With a global shift in eating more of a natural diet, the
typical American diet does not seem to cut it any more. Bacon,
sausage, eggs, grits, hash browns, waffles & pancakes are no
longer viewed as healthy so I wanted to share with you a much
better option for breakfast that will leave you feeling light and
energized. Its even fun recipe to have your little helpers assist
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Oranges: Vitamin c in oranges is an excellent nutrient that fights cancer.
Another advantage is that the peel can also fight cancer with added
benefits of lowering your cholesterol and keeping your blood pressure at
the normal rate.
Ginger: Ayurveda gives ginger the status of a virtual medicine chest. That’s because this wonder spice has time-tested digestion-friendly properties, in addition to its numerous other health benefits. In India, ginger is liberally used in daily life. Ginger-infused chai is a household favorite, and it’s grandma’s antidote of choice for battling cold and flu.
Lemons: are acidic to the taste, but are alkaline-forming in the body. In fact they are one of the most alkaline-forming foods; this makes them great for balancing a highly acidic condition in the body.
Mango: Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes.
White Grapes: Due to its eminent therapeutic value, grapes can be used for cure of asthma. In addition to it, the assimilatory power of grapes is also higher. It increases the moisture present in lungs.
Carrots: Many studies shown that eating carrots may help lower the
risk of breast cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer. Also, it is believed
that regular consumption of carrots reduces cholesterol levels.
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Ingredients: 4 Oranges, 2 Mangos, 1
Lemon, 1/4 cup of Ginger, 1 bunch of
Grapes, 20 mini organic carrots or you
can use 4 big carrots. Rinse off Fruit
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Cut and peel all fruit so it can fit into
your juicer. Get your little helpers to
help with peeling. Involving your
children in preparing healthy meals
encourages them to eat healthy
meals.
Add all of the fruit into your
juicer. Once juiced mix well, pour
into your cup and enjoy!
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STEPS 1~2~3
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Recipes
Vegetable Samosas with Cucumber & Mint Raita
For the samosa wrappers
5 cups peeled courgette (zucchini) 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup flax meal*
- Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.
- Add flax meal and blend again until smooth.
- Pour mixture onto a non-stick dehydrator sheet and spread evenly into a square. you can choose the size, but for the ones in the photo the mixture was spread 26cm x 26cm square.
- Dehydrate for 8 hours at 105 degrees F, or until able to peel of the sheet.
- Once the dehydrator sheets are removed, return to the dehydrator for 30 mins, until both sides are dry to the touch but still pliable.
* Flax meal is flax seed that have been ground in a coffee grinder or similar, to produce a fine flour.
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For the samosa filling
1 cup courgette (zucchini), peeled 3 tablespoons water 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon dark miso 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove fresh garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced 2 tablespoons garam masala 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 8 sun-dried tomato halves 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Grind all ingredients in a food processor, leaving some texture to the mixture.
- Add the following ingredients and pulse* in:
1/2 cup tightly-packed spinach, chopped small 2 sliced spring onions (green onions) 1/4 cup diced tomatoes 1/4 cup coriander (cilantro), finely chopped 1/2 cup peas
*Pulsing in done by switching the on/off switch several times in short bursts, so to chop the ingredients, leav-
ing plenty of texture. Some food processors actually have a pulse button.
To Assemble
Step 1 – Cut the wrappers into strips approximately 7cm by 25cm, and fold over the corner of one end.
Steps 2, 3 & 4 – Fold the pointed end created by the first fold over as in step 4.
Step 5 – You will now be able to open the wrapper up into a cone.
Step 6 – Fill with the mixture.
Step 7 – Tuck the corner in so it doesn’t stick out.
Steps 8, 9 & 10 – Start folding the remaining part of the wrapper around so it forms that familiar triangle shape.
Steps 11 & 12 – Wet the remaining corner of the wrapper and fold into place to seal the samosa.
Step 13 – The completed samosa.
*The samosas can be eaten as they are or can be returned to the dehydrator for as long as you like. I like to
do this as they will be warm and ready to eat in a few hours
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For the cucumber mint raita
1/4 cup cashew nuts 1 cup cucumber 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup mint 1/2 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon lime Juice Pinch cayenne
- Blend all ingredients in a high-power blender.
Tip: for a really nice dip for crudite, add extra cashews or avocado and blend to get desired thickness
Thank you Raw Food Chef!
Source: http://therawchef.com/therawchefblog/vegetable-samosas-with-cucumber-mint-raita
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Natural Woman Magazine Exclusive
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One of the many mind changing beliefs that I have in-
stilled into my being is that we all have a divine path to
follow we have a purpose to fulfill. On my journey to un-
derstand the highest meaning of my life ,I have learned
that we live our own life. We are apart of everything and
everything is apart of us, but we have our own path to
walk.
In my fields of expertise I have come across many great
women & men who have touched my life in powerful
ways. All of them different, some live happy wonderful
lives and some live the most unhappiest but they all had
apart in shaping me into the woman I am. Just as I am
helping shape yours. We all have purpose we mean
something to someone. We agreed to be there for one
another to help guide each other along our own journey.
I get so much out of life by understanding that, it allows
me to look outside the ego and view everything in my life
as an experience to help me get closer to who I am at my
core. Pure Goddess.
The women in this piece have shaped me which gives me
ever more reason to believe that Natural Woman Maga-
zine is apart of my Divine path. Each one of these beauti-
ful women are powerful and so different. They all had
that same nudge we all experience, that curiosity to go
within to create a better way, to live their highest life. To
experience heaven on Earth and to help their fellow sis-
tars along they way. I hope these remarkable women
touch you in away they have inspired me.
Your path may different from anything you have ever
seen, but know its your own unique way to understand-
ing why you’re here.
-Azizah Nubia
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Queen Code The Heart Holds the Who
Written By: Azizah Nubia
With Moseley Knox-Brunson
Molesey Knox-Brunson Beauty Queen , au-
thor, mentor and speaker. Created the Queen
Code, “we all have a locked code deep within
us, and once you unlock iyour destiny and be
the Queen you are meant to be, your life
shifts. “ “I have been there I know what it is
like to feel the frustration of living below
your potential.
“I wanted to break free and be the woman I
envisioned on the inside. Then one day three
years ago I had my breaking point. I had a
revelation that put me on the path of
“Unlock your destiny and be the
Queen you were meant to be”
- Moseley Knox-Brunson
Fulfilling my destiny.”
Touching lives along the way Moseley is the
true testament that if you follow your heart
it will lead you where you want to go. “The
heart holds the who”, is how she phrased it.
“You have to follow your heart if you want
true happiness.”
The Queen Code is a movement of unlock-
ing the codes within our dna, to activate or
higher purpose. “A tree has a code in it that
tells it to grow into a big beautiful tree.”
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“Everything on this planet has a code in it that
can active whatever that thing may be to its
highest potential. The same goes for all
women too, we all have a Queen Code we all
are destined to be great. Only if you choose to
activate it. The Queen Code will do just that.
Azizah Nubia: How has life prepared you for
what you do now?
Moseley:“One of the major moments that
started me off on the road to do what it is I
do , was entering into beauty pag-
eants .Through that I learned speaking, sports-
manship, discipline, how to present myself, it
prepared me very well. The thing I love about
my story is that while growing up no one can
say that I had “unfair” advantage. You know
when you see people doing things you admire
and when looking back at their childhood you
see, how they had piano lessons or their par-
ents took them around the world, my story is
my family supported me and I had a lot of
love, and that was it. At time as a child I felt
like people around me did not understand
me. I had no one I could tell my dreams to
that would take me seriously. I did not have
anyone that gave me any advice I was look-
ing for. And at times I use to get really sad
about that and think well if I had this where
would I be now? That’s apart of my story if I
can do it anyone can do it because I had no
unfair advantage.
Azizah Nubia: What were some of the defin-
ing moments of your life that took you down
your path?
Moseley: Starting pageantry when I was 16
was very defining. Between 16 to 26 I was en-
tered into 40 pageants and won 19 crowns
that taught me that if I really wanted to
move foreword I always had to compete with
my better self, it was never about competing
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With the other person , it was always about
competing with me and bringing out my
greatest potential that I knew I was capable
of. Another defining moment was when I
was 18 when I left home to go to college. I
call that my year of freedom, because I was
free to explore. I was free from my beautiful
mother who always does her motherly thing
“ don’t do that or your going to hurt your-
self”. I was free to really do my thing and ex-
plore what life had to offer. I did my studies
of course . Another major defining moment
was my senior year in college I was entering
into law school studying for my LSAT , and I
had a vision of being on a stage talking to a
sea of women. I knew from the vision I was
not an attorney which was hard for me be-
cause up until that moment I always had a
plan for my life. I did not like not knowing,
but what I soon discovered was it is in the un-
knowing that we truly grow. The path to your
higher self , your greatest potential your not
going to always know that path. To me being
a attorney was a big vision but it was not my
path. I had to understand that, that was not
my calling. That was major for me because
with that I really began that conscious jour-
ney of awakening to the fact that their was
something more for me to do. That was 2004
fast-forward to 2009 another defining mo-
ment in my life I was when I got to the point
of being on the path for 4 years. Still not
where I wanted to be, I still did not know
what I was doing wrong. Frustrated, I had my
hands in so many things trying to find
myself I was feeling very insecure because I
had abandoned my plan to become a lawyer
to pursue business and own my own com-
pany and nothing was working out. I had
some family and friends telling me I
should’ve just went to law school. At that
point I totally surrendered , and it was at
that point that I truly saw my purpose, at
that moment I was given instructions to
write my first book. That’s when everything
started happening for me.
Azizah Nubia: Where did those instructions
come from, was it some kind of deity,
guide, spirit?
Moseley: Yeah absolutely , in 2009 that was
what I call the great awakening. When I sur-
rendered I was broken, many times when we
are broken its because we have been trying
to do it our way and we’ve reached our
rope. And we’re like okay God what do I do?
(she laughs) We get broken when we do not
listen to the truth in our lives. But when this
happens we are finally ready , now the real
journey can begin. I asked God how can
I get this big vision out my heart and into my
life. My dreams are so big I could see it so
what am I doing wrong? And in a flash I
heard this voice say everything you have
been through up to this point write it all
down. Your about to go to a new place your
life is about to go from good to great. Write
your book.
That voice is what I hold onto that keeps me
going.
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So anytime I question what I’m doing I can
always remember that I heard that voice.
Azizah Nubia: Are you living your passion?
Moseley: Absolutely , when you live your pas-
sion it’s a layer of more and more. When your
in the midst of uncovering your passion, you
soon discover your higher passion, then you
uncover your highest passion and so on and
so on. When I look back at the young woman
I was 4 or 5 years ago, and look at myself
now. We are two different women I still have
a lot of compassion and empathy for her,
when I look into 5 years from now I will be dif-
ferent again. The difference comes from how
much higher I go into my passion and every-
day I go higher and higher.
Azizah Nubia: What advice could you give our
readers, so they too can live their highest
passion?
Moseley: First ,BE YOU just simply be you. I
heard Oprah say one time when she first
started her show, how her producers would
worry about the competition and she said
she would never worry about the competi-
tion .She just simply became more of who
she was. And that’s the power of authentic-
ity it cannot be overstated. The more ME I
become the more things start to happen ,
they happen faster. I do not apologize for
being me. As women one of the things that
blocks our transformation is that we try to
please everyone. We want people to like us,
not that its anything wrong with that but, it
ca be very limiting. Sometimes we are afraid
to speak our truth, one of the ways you
unlock your Queen Code is to speak your
truth. So if we are afraid to speak our truth
then we will be in a place of darkness, de-
pression, overwhelming, fear, anger, feeling
like the world is our shoulders. The most
POWERFUL things you can do is follow your
heart, in this society we are not taught to
follow our hearts we are taught to lead with
logic and have a rational mind. People may
say we should live our dreams but in reality
we are taught to go to school, go to college,
get a job, get married, not saying anything is
wrong with that, but what if your heart says
something else? Your Heart will never lead
you astray the Heart holds the Who if you
ever want to find out who you are follow
your heart.
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To learn more information about The Queen Code and
Moseley Knox –Brunson Please visit
www.theQueencode.com
Airing Fall 2013 on MyNqueTV
We are Coming to Atlanta, Ga. Find out how your business can be aired on the show to learn more
email [email protected]
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Conversations with the Queen
With Queen Tae
Written By: Azizah Nubia
I have met many extraordinary women in my 26 years of
existence in this life. But 20 year old Tae Queen as she calls
herself has blown me away. With such poise and sophisti-
cation this Queen has overcome many challenges and has
accomplished great things at just 20 years old.
Consciously creating her reality to fulfill her divine purpose
Queen Tae will definitely leave a mark of love in all our
hearts.
Azizah: Tell me more about yourself?
Queen Tae: They call me Queen Tae or Tae Queen I have 2
businesses Conversations with the Queen an internet radio
show on Blog talk radio and Gemini Creations. Gemini
Creations is a gemstone consulting company, we make cus-
tom pieces of jewelry for each individual spiritual need.
Azizah Nubia : What inspired you to embark on these pro-
jects?
Queen Tae: I loved accessories since I was a little girl. My
mother always taught me to dress with style. People al-
ways mentioned to me that I had a great radio voice. To be
able to do two things I love and use them in away to heal
my community.
“You have to go inside yourself to know who you
are before you can go anywhere. Its one of the
realest thing you could ever do.” ~ Queen Tae
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Azizah Nubia: Do you see the impact you
have in the world?
Queen Tae: Yes, I’m starting to notice I am at-
tracting a bigger audience. My business is
growing and changing peoples lives. Its my
passion to talk to people from a practical
level. That’s something I think is missing from
black communities. Teaching them how to
breathe again, walk again, talk again. We start
with the basics and that why we are growing
and reaching many people.
Azizah Nubia How do you handle 2 careers at
your age? Are you consciously creating your
reality and if so what is your take in watching
it manifest?
Queen Tae: Yes, it is all conscious. Just look at
my business name Gem-N-I. I started it on the
summer solstice of 2011. I look at what I do as
a baby, my baby and I am the creator. It can
get overwhelming with keeping everything
organized with booking guest for my show
and handling invoices .its all a one woman
show.
Azizah Nubia: You mention you have dealt
with health struggles do you mind sharing?
Queen Tae: Yes I am very open on the topic.
I have had some serious battles with Can-
dida. Candida is a yeast bacteria in the body.
When you have an abundance of Candida
that’s when problems happen. Mine
stemmed from mercury poison because of
my sensitivity to mercury fillings in my teeth.
I was exposed to it for a very long period of
time and I began to develop bad allergies,
serve PMS, and all of these symptoms
stemmed from Candida.
Azizah Nubia: How is your health now?
Queen Tae: I went through a transformation,
I changed the way I ate
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I’m vegan now. I also went from 185lbs to 130 lbs.
I’m still learning my body, and when to detox. The
healing I found was in my food and diet, I had to
learn how to breathe and lastly I had to deal with
some deep spiritual issues that were the root to a lot
of my health challenges.
Azizah Nubia: What are some of your goals?
Queen Tae: I have multiple goal s ( she laughs) I’m
20 now in 5 years I plan on continuing building my 2
successful businesses. I am also a spoken word artist
so I want to pursue that creative talent and do more
with it. My ultimate goal is opening a wellness cen-
ter.
Azizah Nubia: Give our readers 3 words of advice
that will help them pursue their dreams.
0ueen Tae: First go within yourself, you have to go
inside yourself to know who you are before you can
go anywhere. Its one of the realest thing you could
ever do. Second be educated on that process, mean-
ing research and study yourself first. Find out the is-
sues and trauma you go through in life, then under-
stand them then heal them holistically. Lastly be per-
sistent never give up on anything. Never let obsta-
cles stop you
To learn more about Queen Tae visit her radio
station Conversations with the Queen every
Monday Evening at 9p.m. Central Time.
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Walking in Truth
with Iyalosa OlaOmi Akalatunde Wriiten By: Azizah Nubia
You will never get anything less then
realness when it comes to this Queen .
Iyalosa OlaOmi Akalatunde High Priest-
ess and Devotee of the Orisha, mother
of 6, author, and revolutionary.
Azizah Nubia: Who is Iyalosa OlaOmi
Akalatunde
OlaOmi: I grew up in a very rural area
in Columbia, Tn. Raised by my mother
and grandmother I was brought up like
any other Christian African American
during that time.
We were very into nature so we learned
to respect all life and we learned to live
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I moved to Nashville when I was 17 to go to
school at Fisk University and that was were I
was introduced to the Black Power Movement
there I leaned how to take pride in being a black
woman and my history. Then I began learning
about African Spirituality while at Fisk.
After two babies, marriage and a divorce I
graduated from Fisk with honors. Actually the
day before I graduated I became a Devotee of
the Orisha Tradition. I got married again and
with the conception of my third child I began to
look into home school option. It was when my
oldest daughter came home reciting Hail Mary
that was when I realized that I can’t have my
children being indoctrinated by my oppressors
traditions. So I resigned from my job working at
the Department of Human Services and decided
to do home school full– time. I had no support,
everyone around me felt that it was a foolish
move to make. I followed my Ori and began cre-
ating my own curriculum which led to me un-
schooling.
Azizah Nubia: What are some projects your
working on now?
OlaOmi: When I first got into the Orisha tradi-
tion my family was so against it. They had no
understanding about African spirituality they
would tell me all kind of things, like I was going
to hell, I was worshipping the devil. So they in-
spired me to write my first book, Ona Agbani:
The Ancient Path: Understanding And Imple-
menting The Ways Of Our Ancestors I wrote it so
people could have a way of explaining African
spirituality to their families.
The second book that I wrote is called
S'Otito~Be Truth: 18 Lessons In West Afrikan
Spirituality, it explains how to live a Afrikan life
in modern time.
My third love after writing is lecturing . I have lectured
and conducted workshops some here and in the U.S.
some over seas. I do spiritual consultations as a Priest-
ess of Oshun ,its away for me to help people listen to
the voice of their higher self. A lot of times when we
are on the journey of life we can get so caught up in the
world that we can’t hear our higher self or we can have
so many negative voices in our head that are from
other people that it can be hard to hear what our
higher self is wanting us to do. When this happens our
ancestors would seek priest or priestess. A consultation
is not saying that I know something you do not know its
just a method of reaffirming something you already
know to be true of yourself.
I also have a un-schooling home school program for
parents out there who want to instill a firm foundation
of African concepts. I provide consultations and cur-
riculums to better assist the needs of family . Lastly I
do holistic and wellness consultations for those people
who need to have reaffirmed the voice and the spirit of
their own physical body.
Those are the main components of my business.
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Azizah Nubia: What Advice do you have for those
of us who want to embrace our Ancient Culture
but face opposition from relatives or close friends?
OlaOmi: It takes time. For me it took a long time I
had to distance myself from my family for a
while ,so I could get strong enough in my commit-
ment to who I am to be able push back the negativ-
ity they would bring to me. As African people we
have to be honest about the amount of self hatred
that we have , and the amount we have in our fam-
ily. Then you realize that’s what your dealing with,
self hate that has been programmed into the mind
of your family. But when you can show them how
beautiful our culture is and how positive it is, that’s
when you know your winning. That’s when you be-
gin to make the changes in your linage that you
were here to make. So live your life be as positive
as you can, do not argue because your not going to
win. Let them believe what they think until you can
show them what's different.
Aziza Nubia: What about those people dealing with
the fear of embracing their African ancestry?
OlaOmi: Fear is something each person will have to
learn to overcome themselves. If you do not learn
your history and understand it you will have a hard
time overcoming the fear. You have to ask yourself
how far are you willing to go for the fulfillment of
your destiny. How far are you wiling to go to get what
you were born to have? And once you realize you will
go to any lengths to fulfill your destiny that’s when
you loose any kind of fear. Because then, you know
you will have to push through each obstacle you face
anyway. Realize it makes a lot of sense for the slave
master to have taught us to be afraid of our tradi-
tion. Think about the fact that the priest of Shango in
Ancient Yourba Land knew of the herbs and minerals
of the land that could make lightening strike a build-
ing. And these were the same people who were
brought to the America’s as slaves . Think about how
many plantations that would’ve been burnt down.
Think about how many sugar cane fields or cotton
fields that could’ve been struck down because of that.
What else could the slave master do with that, then
tell us “that’s terrible, that’s something you should be
afraid of.” Because its terrifying to him, because it
strikes fear in his heart. So now that we have come to
the mindset of identifying to the slave master, it
makes complete sense to why you are so afraid of it.
Is it powerful? Yes it’s the most powerful. Is it some-
thing you can do damage with? Of course, anything
that is that powerful you can do damage with. That’s
in addition to doing something positive with it too. So
if you can’t do any damage with it ,its not that power-
ful, just like any herb you take that’s good for you. If
you take too much of it , it can kill you. The same for
water if you drink too much of it ,you will vomit. Any-
thing powerful has a opposite side, its polarity.
Another fear people have is accountability,
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because the truth of the Universe is if you out in the
world acting a fool , you are going to have to pay for act-
ing a fool. It’s no easy breeze in the Universe , If your act-
ing a fool you got to reap whatever it is you sown from
that foolish action. There is no part in the Universe were
you can go and ask for Forgiveness and your stupidity
gets swept under the rug. That’s not how it works .
There are also people out there who are well acquainted
with the tradition and stay away because they know how
much respect one must have when it come to our spiri-
tuality
It’s a type of Power that we carry among us as African
people, its really not nothing to play with. It’s the very
thing that sustains this society we live in. It is the basis
of all the creativity in this society , it’s the basis of all
spirituality in the world. We walk around with it every-
day taking it for granted, doing nonsense and foolish-
nesses with it .Look at all of the billions of dollars of
spending power we have. We have that much spending
power and we are the poorest people in the United
States.
People are still afraid because there mind is the mind of
their slave master. They haven’t waken up to the fact
that they have their own mind.
You can learn more about Iyalosa OlaOmi Akala-
tunde and her service by visiting her website and
Facebook page:
Website: http://www.osheturainstitute.com/
default.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Got-2-B-Oshun/110119182384643
Iyalosa performing D'Oshun Spiritual Consultation be-
fore a Naming Ceremony
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“A whisper through the Night led me to
Abundance in the Morning” A interview with Mignon Francois from the
Cupcake Collection by Azizah Nubia
Photography By Isis Swink
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“I woke at 3:17a.m. and God told me to bake cupcakes”. That was the answer Mignon Francois
received one night when God woke her up out her sleep. “That was the solution to our prob-
lem.” The Francois family created one of Nashville, Tennessee #1 Bakery in town The Cup Cake
Collection. Where you actually get a little piece of heaven in every bite.
My visit to the cupcake collection was filled with laughter and good conversation as I got to
know more about Mignon in our face to face interview in the bakery. “We lived here”, Mignon
told me while we walked into the home turned bakery . “We were struggling we did not know
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what to do .
Azizah Nubia: So how did all of this start out?
Mignon: My husband and I have 6 children we
had this house , no electricity things it were a
real struggle, major changes had to happen
soon. That’s when I heard the voice, at 3:17
a.m. It woke me up out of my sleep. It was
very clear it told me to bake cupcakes. The
funny thing is I can’t bake, I burn bread, but I
obeyed the word and we decided to do it.
Azizah Nubia: How does it feel being able to
leave a legacy for your family with something
as simple as baking cupcakes?
Mignon: Wonderful, my entire family is in-
volved, this business is the start of many ex-
pansion for my family. Even our youngest son
Is working on business expansions he told
me how he wanted to go to school for
business. (she laughs).
Azizah Nubia: What is it about your cup-
cakes? What makes everyone keep com-
ing back?
Mignon: Every morning when we open we
all hold hands and pray that every cus-
tomer who walks through our doors are
touched. I just want to help people. When
people taste our cupcakes and are able to
smile and be happy with something we
made, without it breaking their wallets.
That’s what makes us different, its not
what’s in the batter it’s the love in it.
Azizah Nubia: Are you living your passion
Mignon: Yes, I am and this leads to many
more opportunities.
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Azizah Nubia and her daughter Andrea got
to sample some of the Cup Cake Collection
famous Chocolate Cup cakes
The Francios’s telling the NWM team about their
Gluten Free cupcakes
The Cup Cake collection is a jewel of Nashville.
Be sure to visit The Cupcake Collection in per-
son and online, they ship too.
To learn more about the Cupcake Collection
please visit their website at
www.cupcakecollection.com
Be sure to catch the full interview with Mignon
& Azizah Nubia on Natural Woman on the
scene set to a Fall 2013 on MyNque Tv
To here more of Mignon amazing story click
link below.
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With Sistahintheraw
By: Azizah Nubia
Anita McKenzie or better known as
Sistahintheraw is a true healer through food.
With a facebook following of over 15,000 this
Queen is sweeping the UK by storm. Very
down to earth Anita’s energy was so inviting
during our skype interview it was a delight
conversing with her. She reminded me that
everyday is a new day filled with many great
possibilities if you allowed yourself to let go
and move with the flow.
“I am a certified Alissa Cohen raw food
teacher, also with a diploma in Living Foods
Nutrition. I have training in meditation, spirit
release therapy, mediation and intercultural
therapy. I offer raw and living food demonstra-
tions, seminars and master classes for organi-
zations and groups; plus one-to-one holistic
raw and living food lifestyle coaching.
Anita is a inter-faith minister, with an early
Caribbean influence
Anita’s life has been a life long journey of her
understanding who she is. I asked her how
was it like growing up she said “ I grew up
very confused I did not fit in anywhere. I
grew up Catholic , but I was always drawn
to ritual.”
As a inter-faith minister Anita has many re-
sponsibilities that she takes very seriously.
One of those responsibilities are bringing
her African Spirituality to the forefront.
Anita is very open to discussing how she in-
corporates her Ancestors in her work.
“Some people may frown to the thought of
ancestral worship because it deals with the
spirit world, but like I was told by a great
teacher. When drawing on the energies of
spirit draw on the energies of Light” Anita
says after I asked about how others view her
form of practice.
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“I enjoy being able to live my passions – giving service and sharing my experiences with others to promote spiritual, psychological and nutri-tional growth and health, which facilitates on-going transformation, including my own. I do this through giving workshops and presenta-tions, photo story-telling, writing, therapy, pub-lishing and ritual. I am committed to developing my life-path as a healer through these tools for growth.
This personal spiritual philosophy has been deepened by my raw and living foods journey, creating a breath-taking framework for inten-tional living and healing. I hope to share many insights, recipes and news with you over the coming months as we journey together towards our goal of optimum health.
I can work with you to help you transform your life through raw and living foods, to eat more
consciously, nourish yourself from the in-
side, raise your energy vibration and to
help attract more of life’s gifts.
Anita was also awarded the European Fed-
eration of Black Women Business Owners
(EFBWBO) award for Arts and Culture in
2003
Anita also received the International
Women’s Awarded for 2013
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Artistic Vibes
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Silvia Pagano Lewis aka “The Ink Diva” is
a mother, poet, jewelry designer of Venus
I Creations.
Venus I Creations is a hand crafted jew-
elry company out of Nashville ,Tennessee
Silvia is also soon to graduate with a her
Masters in Non Profit Management.
Be sure to catch Silvia’s full interview on
Natural Woman on the Scene this fall on
MyNque’ Tv.
To learn more about Silvia Pagano Lewis or Venus I Creations please visit
www.facebook.com/pages/Venus-i-Creations
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Photography by Isis Swink
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Healing through SiStarhood If it were up to the so called Reality tv gods,
you would think we women were jealous, en-
vious and unhappy with one another all the
time
I always wondered why that was; in my early
teen years I was faced with a lot of jealously
from many girls for just simply being me. I
had to learn that women who “hate “on you
only hate because you have something they
wish they had. The funny thing is that if they
would focus their attention on themselves
they too can be just as great as they think you
are.
If we are going to go anywhere as a people we
must improve the relationships we have with
one another, by fixing the things inside of us
that cause us to have ill feelings towards each
other. Especially when it comes to other
talented, we all have so much to offer. By
making sure you’re on your path and living
life how you see fit, you should have no time
worrying about someone else’s life.
I agree that there should be more media
outlets that promote more positive outlets
to demonstrate positive woman to woman
interaction. But that will only happen when
women chose to have better relationships
with each other first. It starts with you; you
are the common denominator, if you are in
constant drama with the women in your life,
look a little deeper into why you are experi-
encing such behavior. I guarantee you will
see it’s not “them” that get under your skin
it’s been you.
Relationships
By : Azizah Nubia
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I will admit it may be ugly at first facing that side of
yourself, but once faced, be rest assured you will no
longer have to deal with that feeling again. One of
the greatest feelings I have experienced is the feel-
ing of not having a problem with my sistars. Having
great relationships with the women in our lives is a
powerful feeling. It’s nothing like having a best
friend, sistars, mother, or daughter to go to when
you are faced with problems its nothing like a sistar
who understands you, because a man can only do
so much.
Solutions
When it come to improving relationships with one
another , you must first look deep into your self .
You are the star of your own real life movie. Your
Life! Yes you are the star how do you want your
movie to play out. Do you like the role you playing
now? You have the power to change it, the same
goes for your relationships especially with the .
“ It starts with you; you are the
common denominator, if you are
in constant drama with the
women in your life, look a little
deeper into why you are experi-
encing such behavior.”
Women closest to us. In Return to Balance Keys
to Success by Azizah Nubia she say “ When we see
flaws within another person its only because we
are picking up on flaws we have within us . What's
felt on the inside reflects on the outside.”
Improving our relationships with one another is
vital sistars. We are called to be of service for one
another, to learn from each other and to help
heal each other. Lets vibe higher to a more peace-
ful environment among each other. Lets respect,
,love, and honor each other, from the oldest
woman to the youngest baby. We are all women
we are all special we are all worth it.
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Real Women Don’t Compete By: Zephanie Garrett
How do you go about showing interest in a guy your friend is also attracted too? Who makes the first move on him? I’ve dealt with this once be-fore, a friend said they weren’t feeling a guy I was interested in, but the moment I wasn’t around their actions spoke volumes. If your out on the town, and you and a close friend zone in on a hot guy. Follow these rules to prevent a night of drama.
Rule#1 : Discuss Be honest about how you feel. Just be-cause your friend mentioned her interest doesn’t mean you should always back down. Admit to the attraction then let the man decide who he wants. Be tasteful, making overly sexual gestures sends the wrong message and it says a lot about your character. That’s the last thing you want to compromise.“It really depends on the circumstances. If they met him and fell for him first you should back off. If you all, both met at the same time you both should back off to avoid drama” Candyce Surney, Age 25Of course, there are always exceptions to every rule. If he shows interest in your friend first you should back off immediately.
Rule#2 : Divide and Conquer After you discuss it with your friend. You both need to figure out who will make the first move. Depending on your comfort level you can both engage in a conversation with him. I would prefer you do this separately so he can focus on you. Men get easily distracted, but if it makes you feel more comfortable its up to you. Be yourself with this guy don’t over do it to get his attention. The only way you’ll know if he’s worth all the effort is to show him what your all about. That way when he talks to the both of you. He can make the best decision on who he’s into.“He is still fair game until he decides who he wants in my honest opinion”. Gabriel Hampton, Age 25
Rule#3 : Don’t Be Disappointed Don’t get upset with your friend if he's more interested in her. Looks can be deceiving, but if that is not the case remember he’s not the only man in the room or on the earth for that matter. There are plenty more where that came from. Don’t be disappointed in your capability of attracting a man. When that man said no, twenty more around you would have said yes. Real women don’t need to com-pete. The man will make his decision to make you his woman as soon as he lays eyes on you. At that moment no one else will matter and he’ll do wants necessary for you to see that. You should be proud of taking a chance most of the greatest experiences in life came from taking a risk. At least, you don’t have to go home wondering what if. Besides, this man did you a favor he helped make room for another special man in your life. As an added bonus, you won’t be intimated when you really do meet Mr. Right.
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Snoop Lion
reincarnation
Music & Culture
Born Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr the rapper formally known as Snoop Dogg has changed his name to Snoop Lion. “Reincarnated” His newly released documentary shows the rapper spiritual and artistic re-birth in Jamaica . "I didn't want to be Snoop Dogg on a reggae track. I wanted to bury Snoop Dogg and become Snoop Lion, but I didn't know that until I went to the temple and received the name Snoop Lion from the Nyabinghi priest," he explained. "From that moment on, I started to understand why I was there and was able to create something magical in this [Reincarnated] project, something I haven't done before in my career."
According to Broadus, the image makeover was a neces-sary step in fulfilling his musical destiny. "I have always said I was Bob Marley reincarnated," the rapper said, according to The New York Times. "I feel I have always been a Rasta-fari. I just didn't have my third eye open, but it's wide open right now." (Marley's son, Rohan, 40, gave Broadus his blessing at the press conference, which was held at Carib-bean restaurant Miss Lily's.)
Be sure to catch Snoop Lions new documentary “ Reincar-nated” in selected theaters. His new album is set to release later this Spring.
Snoop Lion’s evolution is a true testament that we have entered into the Golden Age
.http://snoopreincarnated.com/
Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/snoop-dogg-changes-name-to-snoop-lion-believes-hes-bob-marley-reincarnated-2012317#ixzz2OHM9uoDs
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Fitness
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The quality of your life depends directly on the state of your mind. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if when life throws you curve balls, instead of getting bogged down with uncertainties and ques-tions, you could bounce back fighting stronger than ever? Most of us do manage to do this, in varying degrees, almost every day, but sometimes, it seems like our minds are infested with those annoying “can’ts” and “won’ts” and “maybe not's “. So how can we learn to spend more of our time thinking, “Yes, we can!”?
Yoga has a unique approach to the state of doubt. Doubt is just a lack of prana – the vital life force or energy. We gain prana from four sources – food, sleep, breath and meditation. So yogis, who are very smart doubt-busters, include plenty of these sources in their lives. When you start to sense a slight negative attitude in your thoughts, just get up and do something to increase your prana!
It takes some practice to catch oneself before a negative train of thought goes past a couple of stations, but this simple plan works!
Here’s my anti doubt regimen:
Yoga stretches: Yoga is very relaxing, and it takes away my attention from my thoughts and focuses it on my breath. Some standing and sitting stretches bring me to my present sensa-tions and feelings, and my anxieties about the future drop.
Suryanamaskar (Sun salutations): This series of asanas (postures) is yoga’s invocation to the Sun, which fills our lives with light and warmth, and dispels any ignorance.
Padmasadhana: This potent yoga technique I learnt in the YES!+ course gets rid of my rest-lessness and two rounds of it are equivalent to a day at the spa. Padmasadhana is accom-panied by Ujjayi breath, which in Sanskrit translates to ‘the victory breath’. A few minutes of ujjayi breathing always gives me a sense of valor and triumph.
Go to sleep. If you get enough sleep at night, there is no wrong side of the bed to get up on.
Eat a fresh, juicy apple! You really are what you eat. Personally I find that pizza, ice cream and cookies leave me feeling lethargic, and salads and soups are energizing.
Doubt is always about something that is positive. We seldom question our weaknesses. We rarely say to our enemies, “Are you sure you hate me?” So when I catch myself in a state of doubt, I recognize that there is something positive in my life, and am grateful for it.
Soon enough, you will see a difference and will be able to maintain a high level of prana. In-corporate yoga and pranayama and cut down on prana-decreasing activities such as spending hours watching television. The choice is yours! Have a high prana day!
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The eight basic postures, in order of performance, are
1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
2. Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Salute)
3. Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
4. Lunge
5. Plank Pose
6. Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
7. Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog Pose)
8. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose)
1 2
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MONEY
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Feng Shui is an Ancient Afro-Asian art created to balance energy in order
to attain greater happiness ,well-being and productivity. Practiced for over
6,000 years Feng Shui has been used in many modern business settings
that create peaceful work environments. Check out some these great tips
that can be incorporated into your existing or new business
Position of Your Desk in a Room or Office
In the practice of Feng Shui, the happiness, success
and prosperity you have in your business life is
greatly influenced by the position of your desk. The
optimal position is one in which your desk is set
back to view as much of the room as possible, with
your back to a wall. You should also have a view of
both a window and the door, but never in direct
line with the door. Diagonal desk and door align-
ment is best. The doorway or window should never
be directly behind your back; to do so would invite
negative sha chi (energy).
Flowers and Plants
Live plants and flowers bring many
positive elements into the workplace.
Aside from their natural beauty, they
improve air quality, unite us with the
natural world outside, and their green
color encourages personal and business
growth. Avoid any cactus or plants with
sharp-looking leaves as these may
cause sha chi .To bring their positive
influences, plants and flowers must be
healthy and flourishing. If a plant dies,
remove it and replace it with another.
Keep in mind it better to have a silk
plant than none at all. Just be sure to
keep it dusted and vibrant-looking.
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Water Water is the most powerful symbol of money in feng shui. Its sparkling chi energy is beneficial for your health and prosper-ity but care must be taken to keep water fresh and clean. Fountains are wonderful but be sure their water flow is not blocked, stagnant or very rapid. Scaled-down fountains that are designed for a desk or small table are a good choice if space is limited. Another great choice is either a fish tank or aquarium. Consider including goldfish in your tank as gold is a Chinese symbol for money and is thought to attract it. An-other great way to incorporate water into your business is the use of any artifact that depicts water.
Feng shui your website.
Yes, feng shui can even be applied to website. Use colors that will at-tract visitors, websites whose colors conflict, such as red and silver, green and beige, or green and yellow. These are color combinations that fatigue visitors – meaning the website is less sticky and more likely to be abandoned and with fewer repeat visitors. That’s because these color combinations make your website work against itself – and that gets you nowhere. Select feng shui compatible color combinations. This would include blue, black, and white or yellow, purple, and red, or green, black, and blue.
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Lets face it ,the economy is in bad shape and from the looks of it Black Americans
have the power to change the ball game, as Black consumers remain at the forefront
of social trends . According to FinalCall.com Black America’s collective buying
power is estimated to reach $1.1 trillion by 2015 and media consumption, according
to the new report, “African Americans: Still Vital, Still Growing 2012 Report.”
So what does this have to do with your income taxes and how you spend it. Febru-
ary through April is the month when our pockets and wallets are a little bigger
thanks to Uncle Sam , but the key is not to spend all of the money up but to invest it
to bring in more cash flow.
Below are 10 ways you turn your few hundreds or thousands into tens of thousands
even millions.
#1 Invest into your business
If you’re a small business owner a income tax refund is a great way to invest a little cash
into your business. Buy more product, pay for marketing, invest in anything that can take
you business to the next
#2 Invest in black owned business
If your not a business owner and you receive a tax refund try investing in another black
owned business. Whether it’s a friend or relative you can become a small investor in a busi-
ness of your choosing, your investment will pay off in the long run and before long you
should begin seeing your investment coming back to you ten—fold. Be sure to choose the
right business to invest in do research!
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#3 Start your own online business
You may be tired of the same old 9 to 5 and want to do your
own thing. Your tax refund can be used to help you start up
your own business. Starting up a online business has proven
to be one of the most cost efficient ways to start a business
with just a few hundred dollars. With a platform of being
online your business has the potential to be a trillion dollar
business on a Global stage.
#4 Buy into an Affiliate program.
Affiliate programs are the new “IT” in cyber world . Kind of
like buying into a franchise an affiliate program gives you
the something to sale that someone else created. And in re-
turn you both make money. The Natural Woman Affiliate
program is a great program that gives you the freedom to
have your own business with the potential of making
$10,000 a month.
#5 Alternative Investments
Heard of the stock market? If your like me you may not want
to risk of stocks falling. But with Alternative investments you
can invest in global stock on the internet. These investments
are specifically created to generate returns irrespective of
market conditions or direction. In other words you don't
need a constantly rising market to generate returns. Instead
these purpose built investment vehicles can make money
whether the market is rising, falling or just going sideways.
Some good Alternative investments are The Mooney Twins
Wealth Portal & The Royal Network.
#6 Invest in Yourself
Never feel that it is too much to invest in yourself. You are
your most valuable asset so when it comes to buying things
that will better you do it no matter the price!
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Coming to a City Near You
Nashville, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Columbus, Miami, New Orleans, Dallas.
To have Natural Woman visit your business during the taping email [email protected]
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Beauty & Fashion
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Foods that Promote Healthy Hair Growth
Did you know that what you put in your mouth
affects the way your hair grows? Check out what
foods you can add to your diet that will promote
healthy.
Proteins are the building blocks of hair. Hair is
88 % protein. Protein gives the shaft of your hair
more strength, and will reduce the probability of
damage. Good proteins include; tuna, shrimp, cod,
snapper, venison, halibut, salmon, scallops, turkey,
chicken, lamb, beef, calf’s liver, spinach, tofu, mus-
tard greens, mushrooms, soybeans, and mozzarella
cheese, eggs, milk, collard greens, cauliflower and
many legumes including lentils, split peas, kidney
beans, black beans, pinto beans and garbanzo
beans.
Vitamin C- Lack of vitamin C can cause dry
hair. Excellent food sources of vitamin C include:
broccoli, bell peppers, kale, cauliflower, strawber-
ries, lemons, mustard and turnip greens, Brussels
sprouts, papaya, chard, cabbage, spinach, kiwifruit,
snow peas, cantaloupe, oranges, grapefruit, limes,
tomatoes, zucchini, raspberries, asparagus, celery,
pineapples, lettuce, watermelon, fennel, pepper-
mint and parsley.
Vitamin E provides lots of benefits for growing
vibrant hair. Good sources of vitamin E include:
mustard greens, turnip greens, chard, sunflower
seeds, almonds, spinach, collard greens, parsley,
kale, papaya, olives, bell pepper, Brussel sprouts,
kiwifruit, tomato, blueberries, and broccoli.
Vitamin K helps to maintain healthy hair. Good
sources of vitamin K include: spinach, Brussels
sprouts, Swiss chard, green beans, asparagus, broc-
coli, kale, mustard greens, green peas and carrots,
fig, brewer yeast, asparagus, broccoli, lettuce, cab-
bage, egg yolk, oatmeal, rye, soybean, liver, wheat,
yogurt, tomato paste, Swiss Emmental cheese and
Norwegian Jarlsberg cheese.
Zinc- A lack of zinc can lead to hair loss. Zinc is necessary for building hair protein. Good sources include: Calf’s liver, crimini mush-rooms, sea vegetables, basil, thyme, spinach, pumpkin seeds, yeast, beef, and lamb, summer squash, asparagus, venison, chard, collard greens, miso, shrimp, maple syrup, broccoli, peas, yogurt, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds and mustard greens
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Styling
Ideas
Natural Cuties
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Send Natural Woman Magazine some of your Natural
Hair Styles they may be selected to be featured in the
Magazine!!! Send pictures to :
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Best Oils for your Hair
Avocado Oil Coconut Oil
Castor Oil Olive oil, also referred to as the “godmother of hair oil,” is great for moisturizing, deep condi-tioning, improving hair strength, eliminating dandruff, and also has powerful antioxidants that can help fight hair loss.
Our hair is precious and sacred, ancient knowledge tell us that
our hair are our antennas to the most high. With a zillion hair
products on the market how can you know what’s good for your
hair and what’s not? Natural Woman has done the research to
help you pick out the best oils that can be used for any hair type
that are healthy, natural, and will not leave your antennas feeling
clogged
Avocado oil is particularly great for natural and relaxed hair. It’s loaded with nutrients, amino acids, essential fatty acids, as well as vitamins A, B, D, and E. And it’s excellent for moisturizing, deep conditioning, improving hair strength, strengthening hair, and boost-ing shine.
Read more at http://madamenoire.com/53082/7-fabulous-natural -oils-for-natural -relaxed-hair/#wV0erxm8s2i3aKsM.99
Coconut oil is great for preventing dan-druff, promoting hair growth, moisturizing, strengthening hair, thickening hair, and preventing damage.
Castor oil thickens hair, promotes hair growth, prevents thinning, moisturizes, helps reduce split ends, helps to tame frizz, and prevents scalp infections.
Olive Oil
SUPER
SAVER
Do a little experiment on your own and see what combination is perfect for
your hair type. For added bonus add a little essential oil for a pleasant fra-
grance. And you’ll have yourself some styling new hair spray!
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Tights & Leggy I love my tights I can wear them summer,
spring, or fall with a sweater or dress they are
my favorite piece of clothing.
Women love going to work with the knowledge
that they are dressed really fashionably. The
right pair of tights can help to make your en-
semble — regardless of whether you are outfit-
ting to look professional or even fashionable, or
maybe you just need to make a fashion declara-
tion. The tights you put on can help to make
just about all the difference.
By Tammarah Overton
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Buying Tights that suit and are Comfortable
Women have to find tights that meet their needs for fit
and for comfort and ease. Presently there are control
best styles that provide assistance to the stomach,
sides, and back by fitting securely, making you look
thinner through concealing individuals bulges in the
locations they cover. If you choose to wear a pair of
manage covers, you possess to make sure it doesn’t fit
too snug or even you will be in discomfort and experi-
ence a lot of discomfort whenever you wear it just
about all day long at the office. There are additionally
tights that don’t possess the control best feature.
These don’t provide support however they are com-
fortable for every day wear. Nevertheless, women who
remain just about all day at the office might want to
put on a pair which offers support for their thighs, an-
kles, and feet. On the other hands, women that sit for
most of the day need a arranged which transfer with
them and have a lot of give.
Buying Colorful Tights
Typically, tights are black, white, or suntan. These days, nevertheless, career women are wearing all sorts of different colored sets. Numerous women put on checkered pattern during the holiday period and throughout the winter season and fall. You can discover checkered leg-gings with designs including reds, yellows, doldrums, greens, Cleveland browns, and oranges. Solid colored pairs are a new trend which can spice up your style. You can really stay ahead of the crowd if you put on pet print tights, ribbons up tights, floral tights, or even candy striped tights.
You can find a variety of different tights styles including; silk, made of woll, extremely sheer, fashion, sandal toe, seamed, and full determine. Make certain to look around to get the brand that offers the greatest design, the majority of durable, and most comfortable pair. Test out one pair from a company first to see how the tights work for you.
Tights don’t cost a lot of cash except they can change the look of your clothing and allow you
check out new styles and styles.
Sources: http://www.bargnshopper.com/tights-and-leggings-add-variety-to-your-wardrobe
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NEW YORK Spring
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Photography by GIDGETImages Kristin Costa presents fall/winter 2013 Joan of Arc visit www.kristin-costa.com
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Hilary Swank, Zoe Saldana, Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith were all seated front row at the Michael Kors Fall 2013 fashion show.
Rapper Eve and Ashlee Simpson attended the Nicole Miller Fall 2013collection debut.
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/celebrities -at-ny-fashion-week-2013-photos-2013-2?op=1#ixzz2O9FbbGga
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Photography by GIDGETImages NY Couture Fashion Week 2013 featuring Tyrell Mason
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Model Chrissy Teigen and fiancé John Legend scoped out dresses at the Vera Wang show.
Vanessa Hudgens looked up to Brooke Shields in the Mercedes Benz Star Lounge in Lincoln Center.
Chrissy Teigen later looked on excitedly while seated next to Jada Pinkett Smith, Olivia Palermo, John Legend and Rachel Roy at the Vera Wang show.
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Photography by GIDGETImages NY Couture Fashion Week 2013 featuring Lourdes Antecio
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Multicultural Beauty with
Gerrie Summers By Tammarah Overton
Tammarah : What inspired you to cre-
ate the About.com Multicultural
Beauty site?
Gerrie: I had been the beauty editor for a
national black woman’s magazine for about
12 years when my editor decided to
leave. It was probably the best thing that
could have happened to me. The beauty
column was very limiting and was no longer
fun nor interesting to write. A friend of mine was About.com’s Guide to Long Island and
she suggested that I take a look at some of
the topics that were available.. The one I
initially applied for went to someone
else. My friend suggested that I continue to
watch for openings and one day
I noticed that Ethnic Beauty (the original
name) was open and I applied. I was so
happy that I didn’t get the other guide site,
because I absolutely love doing About.com
Multicultural Beauty! One of the things that
caught my eye was within the statement de-
scribing the site. It said something to the ef-
fect that it was not a site that promotes skin
bleaching creams, which to me meant that it
was a site that would celebrate all the differ-
ent and beautiful tones of skin of color. It
inspires you to embrace your natural beauty
and your unique and beautiful skin tone,
whether it is light or dark.
Spot Light
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Tammarah: At what moment did you realize that being involved in beauty industry was
your passion?
Gerrie: I was always interested in beauty prod-ucts, especially nail polish and lipstick. I wrote about some products when I was editor of a teen hip-hop magazine, but when a friend of mine became editor of the aforementioned magazine; I wanted to do something different. I decided it was time to switch from entertainment to the beauty world. Beauty is more than just makeup, skin care and products. There's beauty in the way you present yourself and the way you treat others. You could be drop dead gorgeous, but have a toxic approach to life. Ugly thoughts are just as bad as putting toxic ingredi-
ents on your skin and inside your body.
Gerrie: I would recommend going to journalism
school to learn the basics or at the least take a few courses in writing. I didn’t go to journalism school, though. I went to a liberal arts college and earned a degree in English composi-tion. My true lessons came from reading and studying well-written articles by professional
writers with years of experience.
Tammarh: What advice would you give to other
black women that want to become a successful
journalist like yourself?
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The cover for the Natural Woman Magazine Spring 2013 issue was
shot in Ault Park Cincinnati, Ohio . Our vision was to create a im-
age that would inspire our readers that even though we are women
we are powerful. Meet our Cover Models who helped bring our
cover to life.
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Kayla Williams
& Raquel “Rocky” Storm Stokes
“Mommy & daughter “
Niasia Cornett
“Singer”
Tyler Weakley
“The Dancer”
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Nakisha Sherman– Smith
“The Business Woman”
Hannah Fussner
“ The Chef”
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Who are you?
I am an Entrepreneur. I am an Independent Scentsy Family Consultant
with all three brands. This includes three brands which offer a distinctive
shopping experience. Party style or individual shopping. Scentsy Family
brands bring people together in a social shopping experience and intro-
duces them to smells that bring a certain vibe to the "smeller". "Our
products, which include fragrant wickless candles, delectable chocolate
and fondue warmers, and sumptuous bags and accessories, are made to
be experienced: breathed in, tasted, touched. That’s why our parties are
so much fun." I became a Consultant because I needed to have a more
flexible schedule being that I have a 10 yr old with Cerebral Palsy, a handsome husband, and 3 older boys.
Being my own boss has allowed me to be there for my family and have time to myself. The confidence and
personal growth that my business has allowed me to achieve is what I want to share with people around the
world who decide to join my team in hopes that they find their own successes.
How has life prepared you for this moment?
I do think that all my life experiences have prepared me for this moment. From the passing of one the most
important people in my life and the job she had chosen and how it relates to my life now, to the businesses
that I run. My son has Cerebral Palsy and mom took care of veterans at a VA Hospital, so I grew up knowing
about how to care for someone who cannot do for themselves. I knew that I was meant to do something
that would effect and inspire many.
What are your goals?
I want to reach SuperStar Director rank and have a team of supportive women who grow personally and with
their businesses. Breaking them out of their comfort zones and providing them with an opportunity to be
their own boss.
Give NWM readers some words of advice that will help them pursue their dreams?
Eliminate all "I cant's from your vocabulary and know that you can
achieve all that that you desire. The energy you give out will be the en-
ergy you get back in return so always try to spread positivity. Prepare a
Vision Board with goals and wants so that when you manifest them you
can look back and always remember what you achieved. Know that
nothing can stand in your way. My son is 10 and he cannot stand nor
walk but he always has a smile and lives with no worries!
I do Scentsy Fundraisers! Ask
me how we can help your team,
school, or organization.
Need to plan a girls night out?
Host a party! 610-621-6362
www.smellvibes.scentsy.us
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Angela Vibe Williams
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