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Jubilee Issue

Editor : Wangechi RuguaruEditor : Eva Githina

Contributor : Gerald Montgomery

Co-Editor : Wambui Wamutogoria

Contributor : Susan Kabura

Contributor : Kari

Contributor : Gradieh

Designer- Sam Gathenji

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Passion!Are you where you need to be in your life? Do you have a plan? Do you feel lost in your plans? This has been me this couple past months. I have plans…well maybe three or four, but it feels like each time I take two steps forward, I seem to take one back. Although I do understand that this is part of life, my mind does not stop churning and I seem to be talking to myself on the daily. Good thing is I don’t answer myself, a friend once told me if I get to that point to see a psychiatrist.

So how do you balance the ups and down of life? Well, you have to stay moving, keep busy. Don’t allow your mind to wander further than your goals; you have to tackle one thing at a time. Most importantly, follow your passion. If you are not happy with where you are, figure out where you want to be and work on that. On the cover is Mamayashi whom I first met on instagram and after looking at a couple of her pictures and reading her story, I was inspired. Here is a woman who followed her passion and believed in herself and now has a empire. She is passionate about women’s issues and uplifting each other….what more can you ask for?

This issue shares stories of passion. Women who believe enough in their dreams and decide to use them to contribute to society. Write down your goals, work hard at them, there will be hurdles at times, but stay focused. Stay the course.

Wangechi Ruguaru

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Jamaican-born, New York-bred daughter of a tailor and determined mother, has progressed from a child making doll's clothes in her father’s tailor shop, to a bonafide celeb designer with original creations rooted in Africa and sporting timeless sensuality. Mamayashi creates original designs, which allows for culturally aware, regally confident people to wear their declarations of freedom and sovereignty every day. She creates clothing because she believes that we contribute different energies to the society and the universe through the way we dress.

Creating and designing clothing have always intrigued Mamayashi, as she grew up in Jamaica watching her father, an impeccable and well-respected tailor, who always referred to his work as art. Her journey evolved from crafting dolls' clothing at her father's feet to making adolescent fashion statements with ties and tucks, bits of tape, dots of glue and well-placed staples. The acquisition of a vintage sewing machine during her college years in the U.S. was the first key that opened doors for her to use her clothing design skills for campus events, parties and cultural celebrations.

But, it was only as she nurtured her first born and watched him crawl towards his own independence was she then fully emancipated to turn her passion into her profession. Nurtured within a sacred space, by the encouragement and support of like-minded sistrens, she then also finally began to share her textile expressions with the world. Her designs are heavily influenced by her love for Africa and the Rastafari journey. They also reflect her values for natural creativity and growth, and they also give honor to the African-minded leaders who have inspired her. Mamayashi’ s daily mantra is that as she takes her first breath, she give thanks and requests the guidance of her ancestors, then she steps into the process balanced by faith and confidence. Her creations are not always pre-conceived but usually evolve, layer by layer, from the visions they inspire. She works with the fabrics and experiences their textures and colors, getting inspiration from each piece and focusing completely on each step of the creation process. By working in obedience to the purpose that each piece of clothing comes with, she can create each layer instinctively until the fabric tells her that the design is complete.Mamayashi has been honored to clothe many local and international celebrities in her designs. Her creations have been featured at major events and in popular media publications. But, nothing delights her more than the way the Mamayashi Collection has been embraced by Queens and Kings, all over the world, just like you.

Mamayashi AIM magazine is always drawn to people who are living their dreams. The road to follow your passion is not the easiest, because it is not comfortable most times. But what you realize when you start longing to follow that passion, is that it is within you, there is no map, there is no timeline. Most times you just have to get up and follow your heart, give up a lot because at the end, that satisfaction is greater than anything you will ever experience. I met Mamayashi in social media, her pictures tell a story of freedom...a story of a woman following her passion. One day she is sewing clothes, the next hour she is in her garden with her children.....how cool is that? We wanted to know a little more about her and what balances her....here you go...

What is your full name and where are you from?Mamayashi from Manchester Jamaica.

What inspired you to start your business?I always had a talent for sewing but i decided to make it a business after the birth of my first son, so I could stay at home with him while having income.

What considerations is top‐of‐mind for you as you run your business?Providing quality products to my customers is my primary consideration. Making sure my machines are running well and that my customers are happy when they receive their orders.

What do you see as your business’ contribution to society?I’m all about women empowerment. I hope that’s the legacy I leave behind. I hope to show what you can do as a woman when you put your mind to it, and how your business can grow organically through word of mouth and social media. i hope to employ more community women to assist with sewing and in the business operation.

What are the foremost challenges you have encountered in starting and growing your business

I do not focus on challenges. Challenges are an intrinsic part of anything so I'm not put off by difficulties.

I just use my imagination to think of other ways to get the results I'd like.

What 5 goals do you want to achieve in the next ten or so years? I’d like hire more women in my community

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I’d like to have a factory with different departments I’d like to start a community based youth program that directs misguided youth towards fulfilling life paths. I’d like to start a domestic violence shelter system that is based on holistic healing principles.

What is your favorite thing about your business?The self determination of working from home and reaching people worldwide.

Who is your hero and why?Some of my heroes are on my clothing, Haile Selassie, Marcus Garvey. I look up to these historic persons who have made great strides to elevate Black people and who have reached out to us the diaspora with a solution.

What advice would you give young upcoming entrepreneurs?I’m still learning myself, but I’d say pursue your business with the same focus and time that you would dedicate towards achieving an academic degrees. It may take years before you see the rewards but work out a plan and stick to it.

What is your guiding philosophy in life?Give thanks for the grace that we are all living under. Every new day is a blessing and a gift.

What causes or issues are you passionate about?Reparations, repatriation, Black empowerment, women empowerment, youth empowerment, domestic violence, environment.

How do you balance your career with your family and social obligations?They have been weaved together from the inception of the business and have grown together naturally. Nowadays, it takes me following a schedule and having discipline to stick to my goals.

What artists have you styled?Many artists in the reggae industry including Etana, Queen Ifrica, Jah9, Hempress Sativa, Cherine Anderson, Cat Core of Third World, Protoje, Chronixx

What do you do on your down‐time?Family things, we like to be all together and go to the beach. I also love to work on my garden, sit and stare at the stars and make plans for the future.

What is your favorite dish?Whatever i cook for dinner! Fresh homemade food tastes best!

Your favorite quote?Maybe the golden rule.. Do unto others as you'd have others do unto you. That’s all you need in life.

Website: mamayashi.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamayashicollection?fref=ts

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Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 6 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup granulated sugar Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Flourless Chocolate CakeDirections Preheat the oven to 275 degrees with the rack in the center. Butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

Place butter and chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until completely melted. Let cool slightly. Whisk in egg yolks.

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add granulated sugar, and continue beating until glossy stiff peaks form.

Whisk 1/4 of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture; then gently fold in remaining egg whites.

Pour batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Bake until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and is set in the center, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack; remove sides of pan. Serve at room temperature, dusted with confectioners' sugar.

Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

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Sarah Mirie Collection Model: Mary Kuol Director: Katherine Damaris

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Keeping youreyes on the PRICE

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By Lydiah Okello

Born and raised in Kenya and raised by very hardworking parents who had a fear of God has taught me to have respect of others, walk in integrity and work hard. I am a proud alumni of Maryhill Girls School in Thika and I want to share my story with you……

Like most immigrants, I moved from Kenya at a young age. I lived in Germany for two years and moved to the USA to join my family. I am blessed with three wonderful children whom I have had to raise as a single parent. It is difficult to discuss the circumstances many immigrants face to become single parents in this country but it happens. It is also unfortunate that these circumstances force many to settle in situations that only cost them more. The good news is that, it does not have to be that way.

I am never ashamed to share my journey and the challenges I have faced to get to where I am today. I am glad that my obstacles have been opportunities to get to higher heights. Failed relationships, parent and children illnesses, financial struggle, you name it, we all have endured. I have always wondered what I would do if I did not have faith in God. I have to say that it is because of God that I have made it this far.

I have been blessed to enjoy a career in banking for the last 22yrs. I began my career in 1993 working and attending college, while having my children. I am glad I did all these things early in life when I had more energy. Many of my friends are just beginning to have children now and aunt Lydiah is not volunteering for babysitting since my energy is depleted from the three I raised.

I attended University Of Memphis and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Finance. I am also proud to say that I have an MBA, and now pursuing a doctorate. I have managed to stay focused on the price to be able to provide for my family, by God's grace. I am truly thankful that He has not left me or abandoned me in this foreign land. He is able to do that for all of us. I am here to say that I am thankful for the tough times of my life because they have pushed me to higher heights. Every new chapter brings growth and I welcome it.

I am a commercial banker/vice president by profession

and an entrepreneur at heart. I have a passion for business and have been known to play around with real estate and currently do some business consulting. I have been blessed to have an opportunity to provide financial counseling to many churches and individuals. Look out for financial seminars and motivational speaking events coming up in your cities soon. I am passionate about writing, reading, travelling, eating, fashion and shopping. I incorporate my passion into everything I do.

I make a decision every day to be grateful for the life God has allowed me to have. I believe that I have a purpose bigger than myself and walk consciously towards it every day. My goal is to keep everyone smiling and to stay optimistic while enjoying life. I also believe that we must have our priorities in order at all times. God first, family second and then all the other things we consider important. We can make it and we can achieve our dreams in this country if we keep our eyes on the price, in spite of the challenges we face daily. Taking one day at a time, seeing life as a glass half full and enjoying the lemonade you make out of the lemons life gives you is the way to push forward.

Remember that you have greatness within you and only you can bring it out and maximize your potential. No one can take your faith away; no one can take your education away. Pursue and hold on to both in spite of what you see at the moment. You can own that business you have dreamt of, you can be the next VP at your job; you can be the next president of this country, but only by faith and hard work.

Jeremiah 29:11 for I know the plans I have for you plans to prosper you and give you a good future. Believe and it shall be….Selah.

LA Financial and motivational speaking organization specializes in faith based financial coaching and motivational speaking.

For speaking engagements contact:Email: successla2020@gmail.comWebsite: www.lafinancialcoachingandmotivationalspeaking.comFace book: https://www.facebook.com/lafinancialcoaching?fref=ts

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musicV. BozemanVeronika Bozeman (VBozeman) , a new signee to his Mosley Music Group, under Timbaland is making waves, her two singles “What is love” and “Race Jones” will be a great reminder of the talent that is still among us.thatgirlv.com

Jah9I love her light….so raw, so pure so Rastafari. Born Janine Cunningham, Jah9 spent her first eight and a half years in Falmouth, Trelawny, on the rural western edge of Jamaica. She lives what she speaks. A community activist, Jah9 has been heavily involved in youth development work. She’s helped develop programs for at-risk youth in Kingston, worked on the creation of Healing of the Nation public awareness campaign and been at the center of the creation of the non-profit youth and arts advocacy group known as Manifesto JA.www.jah9.com

Ali KibaAlikiba Saleh Kiba is a Tanzanian recording artiste, songwriter, dancer, producer, actor and model. He is one of Africa’s biggest stars and his name is steadily becoming a household name internationally. I love the direction he is going, taking it back to the roots but still bringing that sexy back. https://twitter.com/officialalikiba

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Book ReviewBook Review

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Book Review

By Kabura

Sepha Stephanos is an Ethiopian who fled his country after selling off his parents’ jewelry to pay for his passage out. His two companions in the book are fellow immigrants, Joseph the Congolese waiter and Kenneth the Kenyan engineer. Over drinks the three share their feelings of frustration and bitter nostalgia for their home continent. Kenneth convinces Sepha to get into self-employment by buying a grocery store in a poor African-American neighborhood in Washington, D.C. To Joseph this was the beginning of good things, the start of the “American Dream”.

For a debut novel Dinaw Mengestu has done a very good job. I would give this book four point five stars out of five. Dinaw is an Ethiopian and along with his mother and sister in 1980 joined his father who had fled from the communist revolution to the United States. He currently resides in Washington, D.C.

l appreciated the depth at which Dinaw goes to share the two worlds that Sepha and his companions are caught between. It does not only apply to them only, Naomi too was caught up in the end of one thing, the beginning of something else and being caught in the nostalgia of how it used to be, if only we could go back to when it was this way or that way. Change is never comfortable, there are requirements to change and there is always going to be resistance to change. I personally feel that the book is well written and there is nothing to add or remove from it, it is good as it is.

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The Beautiful Things that

Heaven Bears

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“A man stuck between two worlds lives and dies alone. It is always the first and last steps that are the hardest to take. We

walk away and try not to turn back, or we stand just outside the gates, terrified to find what’s waiting for us now that we’ve returned. In between, we stumble blindly

from one place and life to the next. We try to do the best we can. There are moments

like this, however, when we are neither coming nor going, and all we have to do is sit

and look back on the life we have made.”

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A Local's Guide to New Orleans: The

Big Easy

Kari is a writer born and raised in Nairobi, and spending her formative years in the Midwest. She is a 3rd Culture Kid trying to find the balance in 3. When not mulling

too deeply over things, she is making lists out of her lists. You can follow her on Twitter @the_warm_fruit.

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Have you ever imagined a place in your mind? What it must feel like, sound like, look like... and then you get there, and it's nothing like all the pictures you had running through your head? New Orleans felt like that for me; it wasn't what I expected. Maybe I had pictured Mardi Gras happening every weekend or expected voodoo mamas on every block that would remind me of the aunts I had left back home, but it was just different. To begin with, I made the mistake of going to New Orleans in July, when stepping outside feels like being slapped with a warm, wet blanket you cannot take off. It also rained almost every afternoon between the hours of 2-6 pm, making it even more humid. Without a local connection, I did not know this.

What I do know though, is that I am a sucker for a travel deal, so when my airline had sent me a flight I couldn't resist, I took it. I hadn't had the time to dig around and see who I knew or who my friends knew that was willing to be my local guide to the city. So I spent my first sweaty afternoon on Bourbon Street and left with this lesson: do not make Bourbon Street your first stop, especially if it is still daylight. If you haven't been to the main stretch of New Orleans' Bourbon Street, on its best and worst days it is littered with drunks and Top-40 music playing out of every open door or window. Despite what all the post cards tell you, the best things to be found in New Orleans are outside of Bourbon Street. I needed to find a local tour guide because somewhere, something really great was happening in this city and I didn't know where or what!

Through sheer luck and the power of the world wide web, I was able to find such a local guide through some friends of friends. The details over the next 3 days were a haze of good food, late night music, followed by more food, before collapsing in a happy heap. My guide took me off the beaten path and along the way I discovered some of the best places to eat, sit, and hear New Orleans. If you're not as lucky to find your own local tour guide, here's my curated guide to the Big Easy.

FoodAlways eat local, especially if you are traveling. Which means that, of course you came to New Orleans for a po' boy, and of course you want seafood on it. If so, head to Parkway Bakery and Tavern where the Obama's dined when they were in town, or if you want something less presidential go to Domilise’s. While Domilise's may be the less flamboyant of the two, the Travel Channel seems to like dropping by there, so they must be doing something right.

If we're talking burgers and fries, The Company Burger in Uptown serves them up good for an affordable $10. Cowbell further Uptown on the Riverbend, also serves envy-inducing (and Instagram-worthy) burgers and fanfare. Taceaux Loceaux is a great local food truck that announces its location only via Twitter. My local guide and I spent the better part of an evening following the truck on Twitter and always just missing it. When we did finally catch up to it, the tacos were well worth it and affordable to top. If you're hungering for some New Orleans dogs, Dat Dog on Frenchmen is sure to satisfy your meat needs. They serve great hot dogs in many flavors and they make for a great late night snack if you're in the neighborhood already.

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DrinkNew Orleans is a city that compels you to drink and makes your liver want to retire early. This is a city where bars never close and you can take your drink to go, always. Just ask for a “go cup” and the bartender will happily hand you one. My tolerance for alcohol saw an upward spike during my trip, and as my local guide told me, “New Orleans is a city of functioning alcoholics.”

Everyone knows the Hotel Monteleone Carousel Bar is a must see, even if you don't get to sit at it, it's worth observing the slowly spinning bar while you sip on a handmade cocktail. But where do the locals drink? If you're looking for frill free good times, Verret's Lounge in the Garden District is a stone's throw off the historic St. Charles Streetcar and offers live music some nights of the week. It is a place where time goes to a standstill until you stumble out into the daylight and feel a slight ounce of shame for all the fun you had. My local guide also took me to Bacchanal in the Bywater neighborhood, on my last night in town. We sat in the beautiful courtyard in the back with friends, ate good food, and drank excellent wine from an extensive wine list that's sure to impress novices and connoisseurs.

If you're looking for a truly authentic local's night out filled with music and great bars, skip Bourbon and head to Frenchmen Street. Lovingly dubbed “the locals Bourbon,” my local guide and I found free music in almost every bar, and whole brass bands playing on the street corners. As an added bonus, on Friday nights they have a late night art market ½ a block from the main strip.

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Arts/Culture, SceneryIf you like to round off your vacations with some artsy, cultural, or maybe historic things, New Orleans is a city filled with them. Forget the French Quarter and head to the Garden District where you can check out mansions so old you know they're haunted. While you're in the Garden District, go to Lafayette Cemetery. It's a nice change from the very busy St. Louis cemeteries, with the same bizarre charm New Orleans cemeteries have.

Because it is perpetually warm in New Orleans, take the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and head to City Park, where you can sit under some of the prettiest and oldest oak trees you have ever seen. If you're more into water views, skip the Riverwalk off Canal Street, which is always busy with tourists, and go to The Fly. Their pitch: “tucked behind Audubon Zoo across the Mississippi River levee, this waterfront portion of Audubon Park is a great spot to relax and take a breath from the hustle and bustle of New Orleans.”

If the humidity starts to get to you, cool down with a movie at The Prytania Theater. Built in 1914, it is one of the oldest single-screen theaters still in operation in the country. It is charming and has a great backstory to boot. Finally, if you've ever wondered about those Mardi Gras costumes or wanted to see them up close, do yourself a service and head over to the historic Treme neighborhood. Pony up your $8.00 and walk into the Backstreet Cultural Museum. Please don't take any pictures when they ask you not to. Only tourists do that.

Happy Travels in the Big Easy!

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By Wangechi Ruguaru

I was an avid runner; I say was because when I started running I didn’t research it properly until it was too late. I am currently in therapy for a strained Achilles and knee injury. Running is a project in its self, there are so many things people don’t know about running that I thought I would share based on the research I did, I have listed a few things to give you an idea before you take off……

• Know your running environment before buying a pair of shoes, if you run on roads pick a shoe that is light, flexible and cushioned. For trails choose a shoe that offers stability and traction with sturdy soles.

• Know your feet (ankles and arches)– pronation affects the sideways motion of your foot as it propels the foot forward, if your foot rolls in chose a shoe with motion control, if it rolls out choose one with cushioning

• Believe it or not the way you lace your shoe has an effect on your running and injuries. you can YouTube the different technics to tie a shoe lace based on what issues you are having

• Try on shoes at the end of the day, feet swell during the day,

• Know the numbers – every running shoe must be retired after 600miles as recommended by most, I go a little higher because honestly running shoes are not cheap, you can use apps like Nike to log in your miles to know when to retire your shoes

• I recommend getting fitted for the right fit for you, be prepared for a limited collection, because the best shoes for running tend to be the ugliest and most expensive.

If you want to take running seriously do some research before going out there, all in all it does cost quite some money for this hobby but it is the best free therapy I have ever had.

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Elegantly Styled Twine and Yarn wrapped up cycled bottles, jars and vases.

Handmade itemMaterials: bottles, yarn, twine, glass

Made to orderOnly ships to United States from Gilbert, Arizona.

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These gorgeous bottles are wrapped in yarn and twine, and some are even adorned in beaded Maasai jewelry from Kenya.

Customized to suit your space & style.

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Parable: A modest homeowner had what he believed were three inconsequential home-improvement concerns, which he repeatedly delayed acting upon. These items were 1) a toilet that ran until the handle was jiggled, 2) no seal at the base of this toilet, which subsequently leaked into the basement anytime too much water got on the floor (usually when taking a shower), and 3) an alarm panel mounted in the basement on a wall directly below the bathroom’s exposed plumbing. Separately each issue was minor; something he would eventually get to when he had more time.

Still, the homeowner didn’t completely ignore the issues. As a way to deal with them he had shown his young children how to jiggle the handle, and also to be mindful of the shower curtain placement during showers or not to “splash around” during baths. He merely mentioned the workarounds to his wife; as he was confident she already knew how to manage the matter. As for the panel, he intended to schedule a service call to have the alarm panel moved 10 inches, or so, away from the plumbing. So in essence these defects were viewed more as inconveniences than problems.

One day the unthinkable happened. His wife, a very sweet but rather forgetful woman, took a day off from work and decided to do some light house cleaning. After thoroughly cleaning the upstairs bathroom she discarded the paper towels in the toilet. She had discarded paper towels in the toilet many times before, and admits that on occasion the towels would clog the toilet. Whenever this happened in the past, she merely waited until the water stopped running, usually just before overflowing, and then plunger the stoppage until the water drained freely. Not a big deal, right? Sure. But that was before the “handle needing to be jiggled to stop the running water” era.

Well, on this day, since the toilet now ran until the handle was jiggled, which by the way the wife forgot to do, the water didn’t stop. The paper towels clogged the toilet causing the water to rise. Frantic, the modest homeowner’s wife thought to plunger the stoppage, but was quickly overtaken by the fountain now soaking her feet. By the time she remembered to jiggle the handle the small river had reached the carpet just outside the bathroom. And since the toilet base wasn’t properly sealed, the water leaked into the basement. And since the alarm panel was mounted just below the plumbing, the water got into the alarm panel, shorted the main PCB card, and ruined the backup battery. The alarm panel repair and relocation cost the homeowner $150; not to mention the earful he got from his distraught wife for not fixing the minor issues before hand!

Moral: Like the unaddressed home improvement issues mentioned above, little problems unchecked could combine to make a bigger one. Sometimes a little problem just “grows up” on its own; eventually becoming a huge problem. Very few, if any, issues should be ignored in a relationship if that relationship is to mature into a healthy one. Now, I’m not suggestion that you make a big deal out of everything. But what I am saying is that ignoring early warning signs is never good. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a

pound of cure.

Iron sharpens iron; so let’s be better because of it!

Gerald Montgomery

Little Problems don’t stay Little for Long

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By GradiehA Board certified and nationally acclaimed stylist and instructor, who has distinguished herself as a highly creative individual, very savvy entrepreneur and a passionate hair educator. With more than a decade behind the chair, Gradieh has a wealth of experience with the latest hair styles and make-up in serving personal clients for everyday or special occasions, and also professional ventures for photo shoots and movies set. Before serving as managing partner at Hairitage Creations, she had participated in every level of salon operation.

Gradieh has engaged in educational presentation in diverse setting including traditional classroom, seminars and hair-shows. She is the creator of Bindu’s Butter, a unique hair and body butter that is formulated and hand mixed by Gradieh using all natural ingredients. Gradieh is co-founder of the Minnesota Annual Hair Show and has been featured as a beauty writer in Africans In Motion. She is a master stylist that is highly sought after around the nation by clients and other major players in the hair industry. SKIN: Our largest organ

Our skin is the largest organ on our bodies. It serves as a protective barrier of our bodies from the rest of the world. Our skin regulates our body temperature and filters out unwanted particles (free radicals)from the environment. It is constantly growing and shedding and is a reflection of what’s going on inside. The healthier your skin is, the faster it heals, the slower it ages, and the more it grows.

1) The first step to healthy skin care is a BALANCED DIET

Sores, rashes, acne and wrinkle are often signs of poor skin care habits

Drinking water throughout the day hydrates your skin from inside out. Our body is 50-75 percent water

A balanced diet of fruits, veggies and protein is highly beneficial to the skin

2) The second step is CLEANSING

Avoid using excessively hot water because heat decreases moisture.

Avoid harsh chemical and synthetic fragrances. (They pollute your skin and strip it of natural oils)

3) Step three is MOISTURE

Apply Bindu’s Butter to your skin within a few minutes after bath. Doing so helps to trap moisture into your skin

Oil based products are ideal for dry skin

To order Bindu’s products contact Gradiehwww. Hairbygradieh.comwww.styleseat.com/gradiehwreh@hairbygradieh ( instagram)Facebook.com/gradiehwreh

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You will also receive mentions on @aimmagazine time line and our AIM magazine Facebook page on the months after this issue is out.

Music Spread Ad $35: This will appear before the music spread, it will include unlimited images including album art and images of album release. It will also include a brief write up describing the sound in the album, single or EP. Artist facebook page, twitter account and youtube page will be included

2 Clickable links directing readers to site where album can be purchased as well as artist promotional page (YouTube etc) You will also receive mentions on @aimmagazine time line and our Facebook page on the months after this issue is out.

Music Mentions $10: This is a page feature of 4 artists; it can be used to promote singles, albums or artists that are in a collaborative album. This will include brief write up with artist name, feel of album or music promoted and one promotional image. Facebook page, twitter account, YouTube page will also be included.

One clickable link to page where music can be purchased or promotional page will be listed. You will also receive mentions on @aimmagazine time line and our Facebook page on the months after this issue comes out.

Chew On This Ad $35: Chew on this is our food column, the chew on this ad is a full page ad of caters, restaurants, deserts or anything food related. You will have a full page to put up as many pictures of your restaurant, establishment or recipes. You can also have a brief write up about your establishment. Mentions of your business will be on @aimmagazine time line and our Facebook page on the months after this issue is out.

Chew On This Mention $10: This page ad will include 4 food related businesses with a brief write up showing name of business, location, product or service provided, one Image of restaurant, product, service or event and One clickable link to your website or email address. You will also receive mentions on @aimmagazine time line and our Facebook page on the months after this issue is out.

Bloggables Mentions $10: This page ad will have 4 blogs, each blog will get an image, a brief write up with name of blog, content on blog and clickable link to blog. You will also receive mentions on @aimmagazine time line and our Facebook page on the months after this issue is out.

Hair Column Ad $35: This is for hair companies, hair product companies, hair salons, hair stylists, hair accessories or any hair related product or service. It will be a full page ad with unlimited images of your business, products, and services. It will list the name of your business, physical address, mailing address and business phone number. Face book page, twitter account, YouTube page will be listed

Clickable links to your website, YouTube page or email address will be provided. You will also receive mentions on @aimmagazine time line and our Facebook page on the months after this issue is out.

Hair Business Mention $10: This page will contain 4 hair product, hair services, hair salons businesses containing one image, name of business, product or service provided, contact information and 1 clickable link to website/Facebook/twitter or email. You will also receive mentions on @aimmagazine time line and our Facebook page on the months after this issue is out.

Back Page $50: This is a full page picture ad that will be on the back page of the magazine. It will contain unlimited pictures of your business, product, service or event. Contact information including business address, phone number, Facebook, twitter, YouTube.

Multiple clickable links to your website, Facebook, twitter, YouTube page and email address will be included in this ad. You will also receive mentions on @aimmagazine time line and our Facebook page on the months after this issue is out.

AIM MAGAZINE

April Issue