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Arkansas Most Saught After ProducerK-Nada

KOKY’S Sonta Jean

Arkansas Meet Miss Haiti Hermanie Pierre

KOKY’S Sonta Jean

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Tony GentryLegendary Barkay’s Guitarist

Fashionista’s CornerWith Our Fashionista Shannon Piggee

Kimberly Rivers Roberts IsBlackkoldmadinaOscar Nominated, Wife, Mother “A Natural Born Hustler”

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FEATURED STORIES Im Excited to present to you this Captivating, New and Innovative Magazine that has great potential to Reach A Wide Variety Audience. It Will Include Fashion, Business,and Entertainment. We will Always give Valuable Information for New And Small Business Owners. Advertising is Super Affordable and we have a wide variety of Feature Packages. Also we have implemated A Virtual Magazine that will be online. It is a Virtual Tour of Your Establishment paired with exciting demonstrations.

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It will feature some of the hottest places to visit and shop in Arkansas. Please Take This Opportunity to pro-mote yourself to the fullest with our Advertisement. Our Design Team will Excel in developing a look and style for your company or brand. Market-ing And Promoting Your Product in an efficient way is key! Keep A Positive Outlook and Rember Don’t Speak About It Be About It!

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6 Arkansas Meets Miss Haiti Hermanie Pierre8 KOKY Queen Sonta Jean James Tells Us Why Radio Chose Her! 10 Kimberly Rivers Roberts is Blackkoldmadina 17 Jobrielle Winfrey Miss Arkansas Black Teen & Oustanding Teen 32 Delvon Johnson The New Release Be Careful What You Ask For! 34 The Funk Legend Himself Tony Gentry

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A Word From The Editor (MACHETTi)..4

Little Rock Fashion Week’s REVIEW..16

Princess Rules by Princess Capri...24Kids REVIEW Quincy & Daymion...25

Did You Know? EYELASHES..??27Get Application Tips from Lash Expert Pavora

Arkansas Author’s Spot..Serena Wahsington..28 “From Victim To Victorious”

Angela Williams ...29“Transformations”

Jennifer Lee:

Actor, Mentor, & Wellness Advocate ..30

ASK LADY KARENLOVE, RELATIONSHIP, & SPRITUAL ADVICE 31

LOVE AFFAIR. 5 Spicy Tips To Enhance Your Relationship...36-37

MACHETTi WITH THE 411: LET’S NETWORK ..42

IN BUSINESS FOR MYSELFWITH IRIS D. WILLINGHAM..43

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Rebekkah G. “On The Rise” Model” P.14 ShaRhonda Ellis P.26“Our Spotlight “501 Model”

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“Looking Toward My Future Success”

A Word From The Editorial Director

First of all I would like to Thank each and every person involved in this magazine. This is the first issue and you didn't have to be on board, but you did and I truly thank you all. Today I am strong backed behind such an elite group of individuals who took one step further in their career. I am so happy to announce our Virtuality Section online which enables you to visually see the talent we have to offer. By talent I mean our Talented Artist,Contributors,Business Owners,Designers,Models,Musicians,and Etc. You all are Talented. I am greatful for the opportunity to show the world your talent and skills. Doin It Big 501 Is An Entity. Welcome Aboard! To My readers Thank You for allowing Doin It Big 501 your attention. We will always keep you first and foremost by bringing you quality material that will captivate your mind, body, & soul. Keep Shining, Keep Reading, and Keep It Virtual!

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We Are Currently Seeking Contributing Writers For Columns, and Feature Stories. Also we are seeking Advertising in print and online. Support of any kind is greatly appreciated. Be Blessed.

Marlana Machetti Mitchell (CEO & Editorial Director)

K-Nada (Executive Officer& Editor)

Bessie Helfrich (Manager of Operations)

Contributing Editors:Lady Karen ( Ask Lady Karen)

Angela Williams (Transformations Write-Up

Serena Washington (From Victim To Victoriuos)

Kammi Risper (Princess Rules)

Quincy Green, and Daymion Green (Kid’s Book Review)

“Fashionista’s Corner”SNS Celebrity’s Shannon Piggee P.12

Boutique Owners This is Your Chance To Tell All About Your Fashionability, and Gives Us An Exclusive Look Inside Your Store! We Want To Hear From You Today.. Email Your Request to [email protected]

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SGJ PhotographyGerald PendeltonAngie DavisChristopher ClaytonVince (Soulful Shots)

MUA Credits: Brenda NelsonKenyelle LamarShades Of DiamondsMachetti’s Clothing On CoverProvided By SNS Celebrity Styles

THE BIZ NESS MAN: 38-41K-NADA (BIZ NESS MAN MODEL) 38

TOP CAT LIVE: THE ONLINE NETWORK 39KEITH COVINGTON:

ARKANSAS CAR SALESMAN 39

ANTHONY KING: IS YUNG KING (MASTER BARBER)40

GAREENO MACKEY: BAHAMIAN BODY BUILDER 41

Submit A friend , buisness partner, orCo-Worker To Be Featured In The Biz Ness Man Section Of Doin It Big 501 Magazine.Our Featured Guest Will Have A Half Page To A Full Page Spot Advertisment along With A Write-up or Connection . The Purpose Of this section is to show The World the strength and Education of a Man and how they are Doin It Big Submit to [email protected] All Submissions must include a daytime telephone number along with a brief description of Our Man in Question. Thankyou For Your Support.

I was born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I immigrated to the states at the age of 14 to reunite with my par-ents. It was a bitter sweet transition that left me with excruciating feelings of nostalgia. Nonetheless, I remained convinced that I would eventually adapt and thrive. “Education is the key to a prosperous life; stay in school no matter what!” That’s the leit motif my parents have been uttering all my life. Their advice revealed to be tremen-dously instrumental. The challenges I encountered as I navigated the then New American culture and language could not set hurdles to my determination to excel throughout high school. I graduated with high honors. My performance earned me a full scholarship to Tennessee State University where I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.There is a personal story behind my affinity for Engineering. I was inspired by my late Uncle, Arnold Castille. Uncle Castille was a self- taught construction foreman with a passion for good deeds. Helping disenfranchised children and their families with food and tuitions became one of his favorite thing to do. When I turned eight, I told uncle Castille about my desire to emulate his character in my adult life. His somewhat familiar and humble reaction moves me till this day. “You have an opportunity I was not dealt with. If you stay in school, you will be better than me, and you will surpass my accomplishments.” Rest in Peace Uncle Castille! When I’m not donning my hard hat and boots as an engineer, I enjoy volunteering and philanthropic activities. My goal is to become the best I can be while positively inspiring others to dream big. As a woman of integrity and character, holding the title of Miss Haiti International US is more about leadership than notoriety. I hope to be able to play my part and help make Haiti a better place to visit and live. My life has been filled with privileges, joy and love. I have learned that it is what you make of it. My platform “A Better Tomorrow For Today’s Children: Building A New Generation” is all about promoting health, nutritional and educational support. I’m involved with a medical organization called Haitian Organization For Health Services (HOHS) where I am the Spokesperson and Board Member and an orphanage called “Little Piece of Heaven Foundation” where I am the Director of Public Relations. In Arkansas I already have an extensive track record in helping others, especiallyin my country, I’ve never seen such a giving community. I’ve witnessed many missionaries going to Haiti on a regular basis, children benefitting from free medical care and procedures over here. I would like to see more of that especially with providing more long term support to healthcare organizations.

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Miss HaitiMiss Haiti

PhilanthropistCivil Engineer

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Miss Saline County Miss Northeast Arkansas

Education is crucial in the development of leaders and we believe this should start very early in the children’s lives, especially through orphanages. Our orphanages would benefit not only from adequate nutritional support but from strong education as well. We need help from professionals who can help locals build and maintain schools, sanitary systems and wells. This of course would be a program extended over time and financed through fundraising. We may need to consider an ex-change program down the road for our young professionals as well. Did You Know Hermanie Holds 3 Titles CurrentlyMiss Haiti, Miss Saline County, & Miss Northeast Arkansas

Other pageant girls and women can follow my footsteps by determining their goals, what positive changes they would want to bring in their environment, big or small, and start taking the right actions to pursue them re-gardless of fear of what others think, be willing to learn from the more experienced and adjust to unexpected occurrences. I want to develop an academy of leaders

who will positively impact their surroundings and could serve as inspiration to many other people. I am currently working on a scholarship fund project called “Leaders through Education” to encourage kids go to school by giving them scholarship to pay for their school so they can get an education. I believe there are no leaders without education. To all my Arkansans kids please take advantage of the free education because not many kids are bless with free schooling around the world.

VISIT HER LIKE PAGE Miss Haiti Intl Us 2012www.hermaniepierre.com


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SONTA JEAN

KOKY QUEEN

“Radio wasn’t my choice I tried different careers ,but none clicked like radio. I wanted to become a teacher. I was in the military from the age of 17 in high school, so I gained experience from there and working in the O.R. as a technician. I actually ended up getting am English Degree in college. Then I realized I didn’t need it, because I could work in the civilian world in the operating room and make tons of money in which I tried that for awhile before I quit it was too much stress. Makeup was something that I loved and could do well, so I got a position working makeup for Hot 96.5 where I met the Fragrance Rep. She was cool and introduced me to her husband the manager of the station. He liked my personality and offered me a position in sales. I tried it for months it wasn’t for me. One day they called me in to the office to tell me I wasn’t working out in sales, but they loved my personality and that I would be great in radio. I loved the idea and thought so too! Everybody who knows me knows I am a live person and I’m a talker, so that was my calling. I tried it out and my first week people responded very well to me. I had the professionalism, you know that’s the key. The music well it chose me. FortunatelyI was backed up by 6 of the Most Inspirational Guys you ever want to meet. Catfish Cooper, he was my 1st radio partner. He showed me the ropes and made it an easy gig. Larry LeBlanc, I would say “Put Me On”, he literally discovered me. Gordon Hodges the very person who was willing to take a chance with me at all COST. He made sure I was always happy. Two guys who I feel are the Epiphany of Radio, Mark Dylan and Broadway Joe. Both of these guys sleep and breathe radio. Broadway Joe our Program Director/ Operations Manager keeps me on my toes. Mark is such an excel-lent personality he’s that cool collective voice of KOKY.

I would lastly have to say John Payne this man is the best self motivator. He’s the type of person who expects the best from everyone and also brings it himself. I’ve been mid day girl since I got here 12 years ago. I’m a mother first and foremost, this position allows me to see my chil-dren and be a wonderful mother at all times. I get the opportunity to also do Praise our Inspirational Channel it allows me to enter my spiritual being. I get to give back we go out to Watershed a program built to really help people in need. Every year we go out and help families at christ-mas. I am so touched by how people give. It makes me feel whole.”

“If I wasn’t in radio I would go back to school and get my Nursing Degree.You would find me in your local operating room. For now this is it and I love it! I also would love to buy this station and run it. I would create more jobs and opportunity. I am a dreamer, so of course I’d like to hit the jackpot or lotto and buy it. On the flip side I love to reach out to my audience and give them the best of me. To the children out there mind yourself when you are away from your parents. You never know who’s looking and who has a plan for you, so be on your best behavior at all times. I support my local artist, but I can’t blow everybody up the best advice I can give is take control of your career and invest in yourself. There are so many ways to get heard, but we and I mean Radio D.J.’s can’t play every cd we get. There are programming rules and we don’t have anything to do with that. Power 92.3 does put fourth an effort to support and help local artist. Be passionate about what you do, because if you are not then what are you doing it for.”

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The Powerful Lady

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“It’s A Queen’s World”

Kim living up a dream pictured here in 2009 at The Academy Awards.”Trouble The Water Documentary was Academy Nominated for Best Documentary and Best Original Song” “Trouble The Water.”

Kimberly Rivers Roberts

Kim pictured with hubby, Scott Roberts, Chris Tucker, and Danny Glover At The 40th NAACP Image Awards.

Google Kimberly Rivers Roberts or Blackkoldmadina For More On Her and her Amazing Journey!

DIB 501: What’s Up Queen?

Blackkoldmadina: I’m Good Queen, Glad to be alive and well.

DIB 501: Good, Good We Had The Pleasure of meeting at The 2010 Female Hip Hop Honors Awards! I was proud to honor You with The 2010 Humanitarian Award for your works in The Hurricane Katrina Aftermath. Your Admiration shined through and you were reckognized for that. You were so gracious and accepting of the award and the people. I know you embraced me and my ideas. Tell Me more about yourself.

Blackkoldmadina: ( Laughs and Sighs) Yes Queen I have a story to tell ya know.. My background and history lies in New Orleans you heard me.I was a normal lady doing my thing. Rapping making music and organizing my company Born Hustler Records. I loved music and how it made me feel inside ya know. When the hurricane came about I was stuck in a situation where I could’nt vacate. Me and my family was left there to weather the storm. I had just bought a lil ole camera from a lady up the street 2 weeks prior to the storm. When it happened I started filming the water it was deep. I was way up my attic trying to escape it. During filming I touched on the events before and after the hurricane. It was a bad situation. Alot of people suffered.

DIB 501: So tell us some of the events that lead you to now be an Oscar Nominated Film Producer and Actor.

Backkoldmadina: Well like I say, I was filming my personal experi-ence during the hurricane also the area and the people affected by Katrina. My footage got in the hands of some really powerful peo-ple. A lady by the name of Tia Lesson,Carl Deal, and Danny Glover produced Trouble The Water. Which is a documentary through my eyes on the events of Hurricane Katrina. They showed me how to relay how I was feeling at that time with the trials me and all those people went through.We survived the storm and we live to tell.

DIB 501: Amazing! So Through all the trails and triumph you found relief.. I am saddened by the events of Hurricane Katrina, but I am so thrilled about the opportunities that came to be for you! Over The Years Since what have you been up to?

Blackkoldmadina: Well I am still doing my music now more than ever.. My New Cd Entitled “Queen” will be dropping soon. The Cd will be an experience from a queen’s point of view. I am doing Motivational Speaking which means I travel to Engagements and Speak. My Organization is called The Amazing Unbreakable Speakers. My website for speaking booking me at your event is www.amazingunbreakablespeakers.com I am trying to help steer our young people. I love learning and speaking on what I know and have learned. I try to tap into the greater part of thems by using my life experience as a backdrop to their own experiences. My personal gains and trials and what was the outcome of it all. People can gain from other’s, so I try to leave my mark on anyone who wants to receive it.

Now Who Is Blackkoldmadina?

Blackkoldmadina is my positive energy, my energy of strength, energy of love,and realness. The pure element of me. I battle back and forth on whether or not I am an entity. I believe my spirit says I am. For Real Queen you got to think about it now,

Queen Elizabeth the 2nd was a black woman. I blame man for corrupting the black woman into thinking she isn’t the powerful being she is. I think life is magnificent it’s mankind that’s making it corrupt. You’ve got this magnificent beautiful mind that is waiting to be unleashed! I believe “The Black Woman Is God”. My Spirit showed me who I was. My Spirit my greatness my powers allowed me to move out the way and let it flow through me. After I did that all these amazing things start happening to me. It allowed me to progress and get to where I needed to be. Why would god be a man when birth and LIFE comes from a woman. We are his backbone. You Can’t live without a backbone. A man can’t run this world alone for one he can’t produce the people of the world for two he is not designed with the sta-bility of a woman to run this world alone.Yeah it’s my word against History, but I stand on what I believe in. It’s Our Per-ception that the world has that keeps us in the background hidden under the stereotypes! I Believe Woman Has A Great Ability And Should Be Acknowledged As God!

DIB 501: Wow I have Heard It All!! The Black Woman Is Really God. We Have The Power If We Just Believe! So What kinds of advice can you give a young black woman trying to find herself?

Blackkoldmadina: Stay Grounded stay on your throne in your own lane. Don’t let anybody detear you away from your dreams. Keep the negative out of the way and let your spirit through.When I see queens walking around and to think they don’t even know Who they are. And through learning my history of being a queen and how queen’s rule I stumbled on my true findings.

Studies show The Black Woman Is Really GOD...

Somewhere in my life when my mother passed bad things were hap-pening, but somewhere in there I knew this would happen. When it all came about I knew it. I had already got myself ready for it. I had to go on my journey and get ready to deal with everything. The people the criticism and all that came to be. My Success was already received. I was already ready.

DIB 501: I am telling you life is a journey and sometimes you do have to just relax and let it flow. There has been talks of more acting coming from you. Where are you going with your career?

Blackkoldmadina: My music is number one I am acting and learning more about the business. I’m inviting the greater things in life that’s happening to me to shine through my music. With tracks like “It’s Your Birthday Momma”, “My Brother’s Coming Home” embraces your people coming home from incarceration.“Bust It Wide Open” about a woman’s sexuality and art. I’ve been working with some awesome producers such as Niyo, Rick Nasire with Festival Studios in New Orleans. I am defiantely on a quest to expose my music. The Queen is on her throne baby. God Bless everybody trying to get somewhere in life ya know! You can visit my website www.bornhustlerrecords.comAnd order my “Trouble The Water” Cd Support that cd it’s on point. Also for the latest music and infornation VISITsonicbirds.com/blackkoldmadina for more of my music.

DIB 501: I can’t wait to hear the new cd. We have to collaborate soon! Queens Unite! Uh Oh I think I just leaked something! (Laughs).. Queen it has really been a pleasure talking with you. I know you are big on family and your husband, Scott is definately in your corner. Are you guys talking more babies or what?

Blackkoldmadina: Haye anything’s possible my daughter Sky would love a sibling ya know! Momma can wait tho (Laughs)!

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First of all I am not a big shopper I like to see things pop out at a store it makes my deci-sion easy. I have never been the type of girl that loves to shop! Call me crazy, but I just don’t. That’s why in this day and age you have easier ways to shop and even people who do it for you. I like the fact that area shops and boutiques have a smaller setting and an experienced person working in them who knows style and can assist you with all of your fashion needs. One person or shall I say shop that I have in mind is SNS Celebrity Styles Boutique it has a great location and they have a professional on board ready to show you how to change your look, spice up your existing look, or take your look to a whole new level. Shopping at SNS Is Also Rewarding With Celebrity Bucks. Today We talk to Shannon and find out how SNS stays on Top of the Fashion Game!

Shannon PiggeeFashion & HairStylist Owner and Operator.

Fashionista’s Corner

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DIB501- Wow! Shannon How Are You Today?

SNS- Great, Blessed Girl!

DIB501 - I know that you are. Your Boutique Is Fabulous.. Where Do You Get Your Feel for Style? SNS- Well I have a natural eye for fashion. I pick great Colors and Styles that would appeal to fashion-able people.-----DIB501- Now how did you get started in the Fashion Industry?

SNS- Well, I started at 15 years old. I had a busi-ness mind and with the love for fashion I turned it into a business. I went to a summer program that year called EXCEL. They explained to me they have gov-ernment grants for people to start a small business. So I opened up a store. The store was successful and I learned alot. I stayed open for a year and a half. I needed more time for school and getting a better understanding of the business. So I decided to close my shop. I then began running other shops working in management and buyer for high end shops. Working these positions enabled me to get more experience.

DIB501- Okay so,you learned about being a busi-ness woman very early in the game. Very impressive, Shannon. I think that with you starting your store it designed your future, because now you are a flourishing entrepenuer.

SNS- Yes I am very blessed to have a great support system through family mty fiance’and business partner DaShonn Ford. We started the boutique together and we work as one.

DIB501-- Yes family is key in this day and age you have to have a great stable foundation. I’m so excited for you and I noticed that you have a salon in your boutique as well.

Shannon Thankyou for letting us get to know you & explore your boutique. SNS also has a Full Service Nail Tech and Licensed Beautician On site!!

SNS- Well we have what I call a one stop shop for glamour. The front of my store is equipped with a full service hair salon. To the back of the store we have an elegant shopping area with everything a lady needs to look and feel like a “Celebrity”.

DIB501- Your Boutique is very lovely and I noticed that you carry Exclusive pieces.

SNS- Yes I carry an average of 3 pieces per item it gives more flexibility to the client ladies love to look exclusive and this gives them the chance to have a piece that is not one of many. We have something for everyone. We are getting ready to unveil our new Plus Size Collection as well.

SNS- We have great convienent store with a beauti-ful line of products. Purchase exclusive dresses, body suits, and more. We are also on facebook I am a faith-ful facebooker. I post new inventory and updates on all our new arrivals so look us up on facebook. facebook.com/snscelebritystyles

DIB501- Shannon you have the full package girl, A Very inexpensive boutique that still allows a client to look like a million dollars. I love the fact that I can get my hair done by a licensed pro-fessional who also has a great eye for fashion. So would’nt you say you are A Fashionista?

SNS- Yes I am just that. And Our Motto is We keep Trendy, Edgy Inspired Fashions For Less.

DIB501- Well My Motto is you pick if it’sinexpensive and fitting right I’ll BUY!

Big Flashy EarringsPaired with a 2 piece Classy Suit With Flare!

Model Mayhem #2542776 or check out my fan pageOn Facebook Rebekkah G.

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Photographer: Gerald Pendleton

Kenyelle Lamar (MUA)

I am from Brooklyn, New York We moved to Huntsville, AL when I was 14. I at-tended Oakwood Academy from there Johnson High School where I graduated. Boy, I had a rough childhood my mom and dad wasn't there. I was being raised by my Great Grandmother & Grandfather and all of my Aunts and Uncles until I was taken away by the state of New York and put into foster care. My Mom is addicted to drugs, but she’s still a good person from the heart. I've always wanted to be a model since I was a little girl, but unfortunately I didn't start at a young age. I was adopted at the age of 10 into Seventh Day Adven-tist Family and Modeling was a big no no for this religion, but that was many years ago. It seemed like every where I would go people was always asking me "Why are you not modeling?

Well after having 2 beautiful children and getting my degree I still was not satisfied, because I had not met my goal in becoming a model. I also had people doubting my abili-ties to achieve my dreams because of the kind of person my mother was, but I didn't let it hold me back might of slowed me down but with faith and God on my side I kept it mov-ing. October 2010 is when I started working and building my Portfolio. I reached out to my best friend Yaya Brown (PRO MUA) and she told me to come to Atlanta, because she was building up her Portfolio and she had an appointment with a Celebrity Photographer. I went along to check it out and see what they do. After she was finishing up with the models make up while helping her pack her things when Mr. Jeno, the photographer, asked her was it ok to shoot me, because he loved my look. At first I told him no until my best friend dragged me by the ear and said to me ,“Do you know who he is? He’s one of The Best Photographers in ATLANTA.

Now you’re going to sit in this chair I’ll do your makeup and you’re going to show out for me!” So right now I am so thankful that he did notice me and he helped me get my portfolio started. Ever since then I have been taking pictures with Various Photographers. Just to name a few Kim A Ross, Maurice Gilkes, and Gerald Pendleton, hopefully soon I get to work with (Machetti Mitchell). My adopted parents was Head of Communi-ty Services at our church so I’ve been do-ing a lot of charity work for my commu-nity. I have been involved with Toys for Tots since I was 15 and I do it every year I love helping people and making some-one’s day better especially at Christmas time. Just to see a parent or child smile makes me feel like WOW! I really did good.I am Rebekkah G. “On The Rise Model”

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Little Rock Fashion Week (LRFW) is proud to announce that the Kelvin Haydon fashion label by Kelvin Haydon has been se-lected as the LRFW 2012 Clothing Line of the Year and fashion model Hannah Daniel has been selected as LRFW 2012 Model of the Year.

Kelvin Haydon, the women and men's line owned by Haydon, of Milwaukee, Wis., was selected as the 2012 Clothing Line of the Year after an eye popping presentation during LRFW's Posh Expression Fashion Experience, July 21st.

Kelvin Haydon will receive a year of recognition, promotions including individual featured web-pages on www.littlerock-fashionweek.com, a high fashion photo shoot and will be the headlining fashion line at LRFW 2013. LRFW Creator Brandon D. Campbell, stated, “The Kelvin Hay-don fall/winter collection showed a really nice balance of cre-ativity, trendiness, cohesiveness and marketability. Kelvin did this by staying true to his brand of edginess that several guests who attended last year’s Little Rock Fashion Week enjoyed. I expect remarkable things to come Kelvin’s way and I look for-ward to see the new collection in 2013.” Daniel, of Mabelvale, Ark., was selected as the LRFW 2012 Model of the Year. “At first I didn’t believe it. I honestly didn’t think I would get the award because there were so many talented good looking people in Little Rock Fashion Week 2012. When I saw that I had received this honor it felt like I was in a dream.” says Daniel.

Daniel received a cash stipend, a modeling contract with Oneo-fakind Talent Inc., a webpage at LittleRockFashionWeek.com and will be the featured model at LRFW 2013, among other prizes “I look forward to the opportunity and privilege to rep-resent LRFW 2012 through 2013 and Mr. Brandon Campbell at Oneofakind Talent Inc. Thank you so much,” said Daniel, a 17 year student in her senior year at Central High School. This was the first year that the selected LRFW “Model of the Year” wore the clothes of the fashion label chosen as LRFW “Cloth-ing Line of the Year.” Hannah was selected from the 85 models that walked the runway this year. Over 430 models auditioned this past May to earn a spot in LRFW 2012. Haydon and Dan-iel were selected by a panel of judges that consisted of fashion journalists, bloggers, store buyers, LRFW sponsors, Fashion Designer Rosemary Brantley Woodcock, who’s the chairper-son of Otis College of Fashion in Los Angeles, and LRFW 2012 Fashion Icon Honoree Jamileh Kamran. LRFW celebrates its five year anniversary when it kicks off July 15-20, 2013. All interested designers, potential models, and community volun-teers should visit littlerockfashionweek.com or call 501-240-7004 for more information on how to be involved with LRFW 2013.

Jobrielle LeShae Winfrey

Miss Black USA Talented Teen 2012

Jobrielle is the 15 year old daughter of Rosetter Dirden. She is an 11th grade student at Little Rock Central High School where she is a member of the Honor Society, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society), Ladies Club, Teachers of Tomorrow, FCCLA, Thespian Drama Troupe, and Gospel Choir. She also partici-pated in the Little Rock Central High Drama De-partment as a cast member in the 2011 Fall Play, “The Wiz”, and the 2012 Spring Play, “Velveteen Rabbit”. Outside of school, Jobrielle is a 12 year student at The Centre for the Dansarts where she is now a member of the Tidwell Proj-ect.Also an active member of the Media Ministry at The Awareness Center International. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, acting, modeling, dancing,exercising, hanging out with her friends, meeting new people, organizing events, and help-ing her mother run their family business Essence Enterprises; she is the Vice-President. She is no

stranger to the pageant stage she has been competing in pageants since the age of 4. She has competed in the Miss Blue Revue Pageant, sponsored by the Eta Sigma Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. four times and Won the title 3 times; Miss Teen Promise Miss Arkansas Teen USA, and Miss Pulaski Outstanding Teen all before competing and winning her current title as Miss Black Arkansas USA 2012 Talented Teen. Ms. Winfrey will travel the state of Arkansas promoting her combined platforms which bring awareness to bullying and children with disabilities.

TO DONATE TO FUTURE EXPENSES & AVENUESMAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TOJOBRIELLLE L. WINFREYP.O.BOX 17732LITTLE ROCK, ARKASAS 72222OR CONTACT 501.912-2155

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There Is so much to say about K-Nada and what he brings to the table. His ear for great music and eye for amazing talent started in the late 90's. He says music is a genetic gift and all he wants to do is create great entertainers. Starting in the game with his cousin B.I. Dubb together they learned the art of mixing and recording us-ing their own sounds and beats. It wasn't long before K-nada realized what he had. "I don't know what it was it was like a positive energy that helped me make all those beats and come up with all those songs. I would pull my homies off the streets and bring them into my home to record. I believed in these people. I wanted to make Stars!" Most of my friends were talented beyond ya know they all didn't have the right drive and I found myself recording and trying to make things happen for people that didn't want it for themselves. I recorded over 200 songs that could have went somewhere”. Now I try to focus on working with artist that want it just as bad as I do. I have a crunk sound, but I am very versa-tile I love to produce all kinds of music. My twin sister Christina sings Gospel I have produced many tracks for her. We came from church and it is deep down in my soul but I also have the edge that allows me to totally let loose and pro-duce my down south sound." Right now you can find music credits from K-nada all over the world wide web.I have 4 Mixtapes on www.datpiff.com Keyword K-Nada. Machetti one half of the popular duo Machetti & K-Nada has her first mixtape cd entitled “Coming In Tha Game” on Datpiff it’s bananas. We got “From The Begining Til The End” it was the first mixtape we created together as a duo so check that out. I have an artist I’m working with now he is gonna bring so much flava and sense to the game. His name is Chira Kamakazii. I’m working on projects with a variety of artist right now. Regeyo is also my artist . If You are an artist who needs Quality Production hit me up”, says K-Nada. With His Appeal,Edge,And Custom Made Beats K-nada is the Main Man to see if you are planning on Furthering Your Music Career!

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Born Franswah Askew on February 3, 1983 in Little Rock Arkansas he first started raping at the age of 15 and never looked back.His first bit of ex-posure was in 1999 when he used to do open mic sessions on Sun-days at the Barton Collesium. Shortly after he recorded his first album,"BallStreet Journal" which was produced by The Infa-mous "Chuck Sweet & 'Brian O Bri-an" of the Wicid Boys taking off from there. Suavio still seems to keep at it every month dropping a new mixtape or colLabing with someone in the city.Staying working and ready for success.FREE AGENT!Currently promoting “College Game Night” The Heisman Trophy Edition and Pushing his New Single “Dollaz”Suavio might not have a bunch of Publicity but one thing he doeshave is Consistenc, Determinationand Most Of All Faith!For More Please Visitwww.reverbnation.com/suaviodadon

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501 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Your Child’s A Star

CORLETTA LASHAY


Exploding onto the scene with music,art, and modeling. Our young talent Corletta Lashay is one force to be reckoned with . At only 8 years old she has a huge fan base that can’t wait to see what’s next from her. S/O to her Bestie Mariah Lashay who features on the MK Advertisement with her. Corletta Lashay started out rapping and paying close attention to her mother which so happens to be Machetti. “I let my daughter be all she can be. There’s No Limit to what she can do so I support her fully.”,says Ma-chetti. The Exploding Art and Love Art is her creations starting with paintings all the way to her T-Shirts! You can see where the explosion of taent comes from. “At first she would hang around me and watch. I realized she really could do it when we were riding one day and she just bussed a huge flow that was totally on BEAT! I was amazed. She couldn’t write, so she would just freestyle everything and then get up and bust a dance routine on us”, says Machetti. She is wanting to teach dance to other children which to me is amazing! Corletta Lashay is a force to be reckoned with be on the lookout for this talented young lady. For More On Corletta Lashay VISITyoutube.com/doinitbig501 Watch her Video “I’m A Little Gangsta” she also stars in the Doin It Big 501 Reality Show as SuperStar Piggy There Is So Much In Store For This Little Angel!

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Do YOU Have A Child That Has Natural Talent?If So We Want To Hear About Him/ Her. With MK Artsit Development We Provide Eager Talent Professionals Who Care about your Child and their career. Specializing in Artist Structure , Skill, Recording, Stage Presence and Much More! Your Child’s Future Is In Your Hands Let MK Artist Develoment Help You Along The Way.

PRINCESS RULES Princess Capri

Princess Rule #1: Don't allow

yourself to be held back by the

"I knew you back when crew".

These people define you on the basis

of who you were, not who you have

become and certainly not who you

can be in the future.

Instead of letting people bring up your past let bygones be bygones. Everyone have to make a mistake to learn a lesson or learn from experience. Become a leader not a follower. A girl’s rep is on the line at all times, so carry yourself like a princess at all times!Thanks for reading and send me a Tweet or 2!!

Interact with Princess Capri on twitter @princessrules16

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Princess Rule #2: If you dont respect yourself who will??..Just be-cause you are different from the next person doesn't mean you are less. It means accept who you are no matter the changes. Life is already tough be-ing aware of who you are will keep you filtering out the people or things that mean you no GOOD!!

Princess Rule #1: Don't allow

yourself to be held back by the

"I knew you back when crew".

These people define you on the basis

of who you were, not who you have

become and certainly not who you

can be in the future.

Princess Rule #2: If you dont respect yourself who will??..Just be-cause you are different from the next person doesn't mean you are less. It means accept who you are no matter the changes. Life is already tough be-ing aware of who you are will keep you filtering out the people or things that mean you no GOOD!!

TEENS: Bud, Not Buddy Master’s of Jazz by Christopher Paul Curtis FACT: This book is only distributed in the school market.Quincy says it’s a good book and it’s tells of a great life experience.

KIDS: Diary of A Wimpy Kid Cabin Fever by Jeff KinneyFACT: One Of The Most SusscessfulChildren’s Series Ever. -The Washington Post.Daymion thinks it’s full of adventureand life. Greg is innocent and just being a kid. I love this book.

PS Vita CONSOLE : GRAVITY NINTENDO 3DS XL CONSOLE: NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. 2 THESE GAMES ARE RATED G

PS 3: NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ULTIMATE NINJA STORM GENERATIONS (2 PLAYERS) TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT 2 (4 PLAYERS) THESE GAMES ARE RATED T EMAIL THE BOYS WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS TO: [email protected]

FALL : After School..Quincy Suggests any outside activity such asTouch Football and Catch.Responsibilities: I think every kid should help their parents around the house.Dusting,Sweeping, And Taking Out The Trash. Daily Chores Are Neccessary To help a House Flow Great!

KIDS REVIEW Quincy and Daymion

Books Are Captivating, Imaginative, ANDFull Of Knowledge Reading also Enhances and Stimulates the Brain. It commands your attention with every word.THE KIDS REVIEW IS TESTED AND POSTED BY QUINCY AND DAYMION GREEN

QUINCY IS A 13 YEAR OLD WHO ENJOYS READING, WORKING IN THE YARD, & PLAYING HIS PLAYSTATION 3. HE GIVES US HIS TOP 2 PS3 2012 GAMES AND ALSO GIVES KIDS HIS AGE SUGGESTIONS ON THINGS TO DO AROUND THE HOUSE TO HELP THEIR PARENTS.

DAYMION IS A 9 YEAR OLD APPROACHING 10. HE IS A HEAVY DUTY SUPER MARIO BROS. PLAYER. HE LOVES TO READ AND EXPLORE. HE ALWAYS ASK’S QUESTIONS, BUT THIS TIME HE HAS THE ANSWERS WITH HIS GREAT BOOK FINDS AND ACTIVITY PLANS. ALSO CHECKOUT HIS TOP PICK PS VITA HANDHELD CONSOLE.They are Both Entrepenuers and Their LIGHT DUTY Lawn Care Business Is called “THE LEAF HUNTER’S” ....

ShaRhonda EllisThis Talented Model Specializes in Print Modeling and Hails from Arkansas. “I am 24 years old. A Student at Eastern College of Vocational Health, for Medical Assistant. I am also a member of Changing Channels Ministries, pastored by my Uncle Bishop Anderson Lewis Jr. I have six brothers and sis-ters my mother is a retired navy vet. I love music it’s the joy to my heart but I have big dreams of modeling!! Being 5 foot 3 inches I have a lot on my shoulders to become a Fmous Petite model but I’m determined and very prayed up! FACEBOOK ME FOR MORE!

This Is Our 501 Spotlight Model If You Would Like to be Featured Contact Us through email with Attention [email protected] look for Natural Beauty and Models who want betterExposure. Male or Female. Ages 18-36 SERIOUS INQ.

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Eyelashes Date Back To 1916. They were first created by a Famous Film Director by the name of D.W. Griffith. He had a wig maker wove human hair through a fine guaze and then it was gummed onto the Actresses Eyelids! But.. Eyelashes first started using fringe material. Fringe was carefully attached to thread and by means of glue this pattern was affixed to eyelid. Obviously, these eyelashes failed to look natural and they only lasted a few hours. This type of eyelash was short lived as the procedure was rather expensive, only fa-mous people could afford it. Years went by and use of false lashes declined picking back up in the 50’s & 60’s With increas-ing advancement in production of the eye-lashes they became more popular in 2000. Models and more Actresses were wearing them. Now they have many diffrent varities to choose from.Individual and Strip Lashes Are Available. Through Many Companies At Your Local Beauty Store. They Are Used For Photoshoots, Film,and More! I Love My Lashes!!

Actress Seen Owen was the first person to Rock Hand Woven Eyelashes made of Human Hair! In 1912.

Max Factor would go on to be Best Known for pairing Phyllis Haver False Eyelashes for the Big Screen. Creating a Fad with actresses such as Marlene Dietrich, Joan Crawford, & Kathrine Hepburn.

Triggy & Carnaby The 60’s Street Movement, became the reason for a Huge Boom in the Eyelash Industry!

DID YOU KNOW?OUR 501 LASH EXPERT “PAVORA”

TELLS US THAT INDIVIDUAL LASHES

ARE BETTER FOR LONGEVITY AND

STRIP LASHES ARE A QUICK METHOD

THAT DOESNT LAST AS LONG AS

INDIVIDUALS LASHES.

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Doin It Big 501 Highlight’s Arkansas’s Newest Author’s Talented Writer’s Teaching Life Lesson’s & Spirituality! Serena Washington is a Zealous Writ-er who enjoys the challenges of reaching out to the troubled souls. She is inspired by her zeal to transform the world from negativity to positivity and to bring them closer to God. She is totally devoted to the Advancement of the gospel. She has culti-vated a great understanding of the word of God and God’s purposes to mankind thus aiming her goals to bringing people to GOD and transforming them from being a vic-tim to a victor. As a member of a women empowerment group, Triple Threat and a Spokesperson for her Generation, she will-ingly presents herself as a living sacrifice in extoling God’s mercy and Grace. She is a single mother of three with a second chance to fulfil the covenant between God and Man. This talented author is destined to shine. Give Her Book A TRY!

Serena pictured here at her book signing along with Triple Threat Women Of Empowerment.

Doin It Big 501 Highlight’s Arkansas’s Newest Author’s Talented Writer’s Teaching Life Lesson’s & Spirituality! The philosophy of Angela Williams is simple: Find what it is that brings you joy and happiness and craft it into something you really love. The Author of the book titled Transformation is a book of inspirational readings to inspire and motivate readers especially women of all walks of life.

She attended public school in Sweet Home Arkansas and graduated from Wilbur D. Mills High School in 1981. She furthered her educa-tion by graduating from the Barbizon school of modeling, received a diploma from Capital city Jr. College in Both Radio and TV Management while also receiving an Associate Degree in Early Childhood. Angela attended the University of Ar-kansas at Little Rock where she majored in Psy-chology; she completed her studies at Philander Smith where she received her Bachelor’s in psy-chology two diplomas from Penn Foster Career School, and is a licensed Therapeutic Massage Therapist. This lady is a force to be reckoned with and is still furthering her education.

Angela is presently employed with UAMS pediatric Head start, Little Rock, Arkansas. In 1985, at the age of 21, Angela married Mr. Elvin Williams Jr. They are the proud parents of 9 wonderful children which she considers to be her greatest accomplishment. Mrs. Williams is the author of a first book entitled Transformation, which is a series of many more to come. One of Mrs. Williams’s ambitions is to team with Ty-ler Perry and use her book title Transformation for a movie.Women are the fruit of life. We are made to multiply, harder than we should, and we subtract the things that get in our way, bring us down, and burden us.

Angela just recieved her Master’s fromUnversity of Little Rock in Arkansas in Counseling and Rehabilitation. Angela is currently enrolled in the Doctorate Program. She is presently employed with UAMS Pediatric Head start, Little Rock, Ar-kansas. She is the Vice Chairman of the Henry L. Dumas Foundation. I admire her for her Courage and Strong Will. Make A Connection With Your in-ner being And Checkout “Transformation” Today!


We divide our selves between the many tasks that we set out to accomplish every day. Whether it’s working, furthering our education, spending time with our family, or dealing with everyday stressors, we have to divide our time and prioritize what’s most important in our lives. We must subtract the negative forces that we are faced with daily. Figure out what is best for you and your family; set some goals to work on. High enough so you can reach them, close enough where you can see them, and far enough for you to take a glimpse every once and a while to re-mind yourself to stay on track.

Jennifer Lee Actor, Mentor, & Wellness Advocate

Born & Raised In Riverside, California with a dream of being an Entertainer since the 2nd grade. Jennifer Lee was an ambitious little girl with a Huge Imagination. She tells me that she watched alot of television and studied certain actors and how they portrayed their roles. “I would copy them and act out their parts. I remember telling my grandfather that I wanted to be an actor” and he said “ You can’t so no acting little girl”. “It hurt my feelings, but I was determined and I responded to him “Yes I can, I will, and I did at the age of 7. I just didn’t give up even when people said I couldn’t do it. I was always doing hair, makeup,dancing, or anyting artistic. In my teens I left act-ing alone and pursued other ventures. In school I decided to sell candy. I realized that the kids were spending their money at the store for it so why not get it from me.I ran a great little business and always had a business mind. One year I tested in my acting class that tested me out for Theater and Mass Communications. Since then I have worked closely with alot of local and national project. Doing various assignments in front and behind the scenes. Interning at Fox News Equity Broadcasting, ShadowBox Productions to name a few. Also being thst I started early acting I wanted to give back to the children. I have acting classes and coaching. I try to teach people and motivate them. People should completely go after what they beleive in. Invest in your craft the monetary investments you make will come back around through the skill you learned. You will stand out and reach more peo-ple through your knowlwedge. You have to invest in extra education like a small course or a workshop. I want to tell aspiring artist to go online go to bookstores and research how to hone your craft. There are so many ways to make money if you get educated. The internet is a great way to reach an audience. Learn how to market yourself. Be creative in order to reach a broader audience. I advise people to do work shops and take coaching classes. I’ve been working with Barbazon and coaching since 2006. Supplementing your aspirations with a full or part time jobwill help you on your way. You can’t let it consume you, but rather be something that you can balance with your life. I am very much into Wellness, Body, Mind, & Soul.Good Emotional Health is key. It is so important, because so many people don’t take care of themselves and their health detears.” Checkout a great wellness plan in order to get your mind and body right. On my website I have products that really work and help with many many things. I practice a great diet and I’m healthy now it Helps me to have plenty of energy for auditions and LIFE itself. I always take vitamins and minerals. You can’t take one without the other. Right now my coach

classes are not just for acting, but I also coach kids on obesity. Rizen Star Talent Network is my independent company. We teach Acting,Wellness, Songwriting, Music Industry Knowledge and More.Please Visit rizenstalentnetwork.com For More Information on Jennifer Lee The Actress.

Do You know a friend or a person who is battling with Depression, Alcoholism,Disability,or Painful Disease? SURE YOU DO...People are suffering with these types of restraints EVERYDAY!Help A Friend was built to show people battling these ails a little help. You don't have to be their mother,aunt,uncle,or friend it could be a total stranger you see on the street corner. People are suffering ev-eryday! It is meant to encourage our people to be aware that these problems exist and it’s getting worse. The average person thinks that if you are asking for help you are on drugs or just lazy, this is the main perception that keeps the people who really need help from getting it. The best way to help a person is to directly help a family in need or give to a local charity. Change a person’s life during the Holidays. Help A Friend Today. Gain Spiritual Peace Tommorrow.

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Old clothes, old shoes especially food that is more that a couple days old even hairstyles have a time and a season that it is beneficial to us, then it will begin to loose it’s effctive-ness. So periodically we have to evaluate and re-evaluate the things we value and our mindset towards their importance to help us accomplish our goals and stay on the path of life that will allow us to be self-sufficient substain our lives, and the lives of those for which we are responsible. After all, no one, and I repeat, no one wants to go backwards in life. Yes, we may want to redo some things, or turn back the hands of time, but we don’t want to literally “go backwards”. It’s not a time to look at yourself and be discouraged because ‘it hasn’t happened yet’, but it’s a time to look at yourself and say, I still have time to get it done ! Although it may seem as if you are starting overfrom scratch, that really is the big idea. Right? To have a chance to start over and get it right this time. Isn’t that what we want? To be able to begin again, but this time have information, lessons learned and ‘head’s up’, so that we don’t make the same mistakes? Yes. That’s what we want! Well, now is the time! Time to begin again stronger, wiser and so much better than you were before! To look at the various areas of your life that need something fresh or new and get your plan together to make it happen! What deci-sions can you make that will help you live longer and feel good while you live? Start anew in your finances! We must determine that we will NOT spend like we used to because that is what got us to where we are today. Start this month by determining that I will donate a little of my income to save a little something.

TO HECK WITH THE JONES’! Until the Jones’ pay my bills, I will live on this level, while establishing my self for greater in the future. After all, I’m starting a New! Examine your Spiritual Life. Connect with your creator and find your purpose. It is then that you will embark upon success and experience peace along the journey, no matter how rough it may get. First start with what’s most important and that is Loving You! Sincerely,Whole Heartedly and Completely. The you that only you knows, still needs and desires love. You must make peace within yourself and learn to love yourself. You may not like everything you have done but you can learn to love you completely! For it is only then that you will be able to move for-ward. It is only when we determine to start new, today, that we find the strength to do just that! Move forward today with the New You! ~Lady K

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LADY KAREN GIVES ADVICE Based Upon Her Common Knowledge and Through Experience. Understanding your Issues first will allow you to open up to Advice. Thankyou All For Reading. Send All Questions Or Discussions to [email protected] Attention Lady K

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Delvon JohnsonAuthor/Actor/Producer

Talented Author Mr. Delvon Johnson is exploding onto the scene with his newest book entitled “Be Careful What You Ask For” which is a sequel to the compelling novel “Love Yourself First” book series. I am so impressed by the fact that not only does he write, but he acts, produces film and is ahead of the game in fashion.

I asked Delvon where does he get his inspiration from and he told me about his love of fashion and fashionable women of which he tailors alot of his character’s after. The pure essence of a lady with class intrigues him. Most of his stories were inspired by friends and life itself. He tells me that Elan Harris a fabulous writer was his greatest inspiration. Also a bad relationship caused him to spazz out and fight fire with fire through his writings. “I just went into angry mode and out came a BOOK!”, says Delvon. The fact that this man published his own novels is very amazing. Currently his books are being published by African American Exchange and can be purchased on Kindle & Amazon. Publicist Ernest Jackson of MNS Media Group: [email protected]

In his new novel “Be Careful What You Ask For” Delvon brought back the unforgettable characters from “Love Yourself First” which is based on New York City’s Fashion Industry. Delvon Just landed a New Gig, He’s THE NEW HOST FOR UBC’S (URBAN BROADCAST COMPANY) “STYLE AND BEAUTY CAFE”!! As an established writer for GBM NEWS and LGBT he is constantly up-dating his craft and taking on new roles in his real life novel. Delvon tells me how busy and exciting his life is these days. His career has blossomed playing many characters.Featuring on Numerous Tv and Radio Shows like Lovin’ Leyna, for which he wrote, He is also Executive Producer for J. Omarr Tutler’s new TV Series, Justus. I had the pleasure of finding out first hand what he has in store for this new show, Filming has started and the show centers around a group of guys who just so happen to be assasins. Wow This Should Be Interesting!

Join Delvon’s Fan Page on Facebook: “Love Yourself First”Twitter: @FabulousbookVisit his website www.delvonjohnson.com

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DIB501: Tony, How Are You Doing?

Tony: I'm doing well thankyou.

DIB501: That's good, I am glad you decided to do an In-terview with us, Thankyou.

Tony: It's My pleasure, Machetti

DIB501: Well, first off I'd like to know how did you get started doing music?

Tony: Well I was 5 or 6 playing drums and my dad played snare drums. I would watch American Band Stand. I wanted to play like they played. I loved the way they moved and hit the drums, but they would only show a few seconds of the drummer. One christmas I got a guitar. I would play it. My uncle came from Vietnam, he had a Box Guitar that he barely could play and I would get on it and mess around a little bit. I would show them how the stars on television held their guitars and how they played. My ability to learn the music through listening to radio and people play came about. I would listen to the radio and learn the song before it ended. When I went down to Mississippi and visit my grandma and aunts I would play whole songs for them. I learned everything by ear. I didn't know how to read music. When I got to High School I didn't grasp it there either.

DIB501: So you definately have a feel for music, most people have to read music in order to play. So tell us how you got with The Barkays?

Tony: Well I was playing on Beale street one night and I was getting done with a gig when I was introduced to the road manager named, Zeik. He heard my set and everything and they were leaving and he was like how would you like to be apart of The Barkays. I was like yeah of course. He said “Well get in”. I said now, he was like yeah. I told him I couldn't just up and leave ya know I have a family and there was no notice or anything,so he said I tell you what we’ll be back here in 2 weeks be ready then. From there I became their equip-ment check guy I did that for a year and a half. Watchin for Almost 2 years and memorizing the parts and vocals. They were like man you did the whole show. I said I know all yall’s stuff. Then a month or two later they made me a member of the band.

Today we sit down and talk to one of the Legends of Funk, Anthony (Tony) Gentry of Memphis,Tennessee. A talented guitarist and backup singer for The Legendary Funk Band The Barkays. They Are also known as The Staple of the 70's. The Group formed in Memphis and dates back to the early 60's. We learn how a chance meeting on Beale Street would change his life forever. Today the group is still popping and funking up the place all across the land. Touring performing as background vocalist and rhythm guitarist for groups like The Ohio Players, Slave, Brick, Con-funk-shun,The Band, and Lakeside to say the least.

TONY GENTRY

DIB501: Tony, How Are You Doing?

Tony: I'm doing well thankyou.

DIB501: That's good, I am glad you decided to do an In-terview with us, Thankyou.

Tony: It's My pleasure, Machetti

DIB501: Well, first off I'd like to know how did you get started doing music?

Tony: Well I was 5 or 6 playing drums and my dad played snare drums. I would watch American Band Stand. I wanted to play like they played. I loved the way they moved and hit the drums, but they would only show a few seconds of the drummer. One christmas I got a guitar. I would play it. My uncle came from Vietnam, he had a Box Guitar that he barely could play and I would get on it and mess around a little bit. I would show them how the stars on television held their guitars and how they played. My ability to learn the music through listening to radio and people play came about. I would listen to the radio and learn the song before it ended. When I went down to Mississippi and visit my grandma and aunts I would play whole songs for them. I learned everything by ear. I didn't know how to read music. When I got to High School I didn't grasp it there either.

DIB501: So you definately have a feel for music, most people have to read music in order to play. So tell us how you got with The Barkays?

Tony: Well I was playing on Beale street one night and I was getting done with a gig when I was introduced to the road manager named, Zeik. He heard my set and everything and they were leaving and he was like how would you like to be apart of The Barkays. I was like yeah of course. He said “Well get in”. I said now, he was like yeah. I told him I couldn't just up and leave ya know I have a family and there was no notice or anything,so he said I tell you what we’ll be back here in 2 weeks be ready then. From there I became their equip-ment check guy I did that for a year and a half. Watchin for Almost 2 years and memorizing the parts and vocals. They were like man you did the whole show. I said I know all yall’s stuff. Then a month or two later they made me a member of the band.

DIB501: So basically you were in the right place at the right time.

Tony: Yep, Basically and then one day the original guitarist (Micheal Landerson) was caught up some-where and couldn’t get to the venue one of the guys came up to me and said Tony we need you to fill in for Micheal just put on his clothes and do as much of the set as you can. I did the whole show! It’s been almost 19 years now.

DIB501: The Lord Blesses in mysterious ways, Tony. It was your calling to be there and have the skill, will, and determination.

Tony: Yes nothing but a blessing I tell you.

DIB501: So what are you up to now?

Tony: Well I am on the road alot playing backup for The Barkays and groups like The Ohio Players, Slave, Brick, Con-Funk-shun, The Band, and Lakeside to name a few. I work with a couple groups outside of The Barkays, Project Seven and Kemistri. I'm working with Eight Ball & MJG and Dougie Fresh on projects and their live performances. Spiritual music is my main focus. I write alot of spiritual songs right Deramis Roberts and Elvis (Black Elvis) Williams are producing for me as well. I have a new song pro-duced by Jazzee Phe.

DIB501: Okay, Tony so you're pretty much a musi-cal genius? I love the fact that you stay in the game and your music speaks for itself. Rarely do you see generations meshing together to make good music. I know that you keep a new appeal and have some-thing for every artist. Well Tony what's next for you?

Tony: I have a Line of T-Shirts, I'm headed to Italy in the Fall. My album is in the works... I’m Blessed.

DIB501: It has really been a pleasure talking with you I’ve learned that hard work along with a natural talent will take you far. It has been a journey we all know what that is. I can’t wait to catch you on a live performance with Dougie and 8Ball & MJG. You know that’s my time right there! Google The Barkays for More Information on this Amazing Group! Tony’s Live Performance Is Amazing and you can twitter Tony @tonygentry For More Information on Show Dates.

BARKAY FACT:The group had dozens of charting sin-gles from the 1960s to the 1980s, including “Soul Finger” (U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number 17, R&B number 3) in 1967, “Son of Shaft” (R&B number 10)WIKIPEDIA (The Free Encyclopedia)

“ If you prick my thumb and take a look at my blood I bet you will see little Music Notes running through my veins”. Tony Gentry

#1 Don’t Be Afraid To Express Your Feelings And Wants.Your Man Will Be Mindful Of What You Expect And Your Lady Will Feed Into What Makes You Happy. It Will Keep The Guess Work Out of your Relationship.

#2 Love Is Tricky And Puts You In Alot of Sticky Situations, Be Mindful Of Your Mates Pleasures And Work With Each Other To Grow!

#3 Sexy Is... As Sexy Does. Let Your Lady Know how Sexy she is and When You Feel The Urge Buy Sexy Attire For Her And Express Your Love Through Roll Play.

#4 Often Times We Get Comfortable With One Another And Forget The Reasons Of Which We Fell In Love. Always Refer Back To The Past Love You Had With Each Other And Rekindle The Fire!

#5 Love Even When your Heart hurts The Man You Are Will Shine Through. The lady You are Will Always Stay By Your Man. Pop Up Dinner Dates & Extra Quality Time Will Relieve Loads Of Stress And Keep Your Union Stronger

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Anthony King aka Young King Originally from Batesville, Mississippi moved to Arkansas in 1997’. Graduating from Washington Barber College in 2008’. He built up his clientel at Phase II Barber Shop where he took haircuts to the Next Level. Not long After he started he took his creativity to Capital Cuts on 65th Street in Little Rock, Ark. He Brings in New and Innovative ways to achieve today’s hottest haircuts. Currently you can find ‘Young King’ Cutting and Instructing students at Washington Barber College as a Junior Instructor! You Go ‘Young King’!

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Gareeno Mackey, a true blood Bahamian that made home to NW Arkansas to pursue a promising future in Mechanical Engineering. At age 23 and from the Bahamas, many would ask why move from such a beautiful place whom some may consider the perfect get-away? Well it’s because of his ambitious courageous spirit. From birth he was determined to leave, “I gave my mother Doreen Deveaux, much heart-ache from my futile attempt at salvation in the US”,says Reeno. His ambition led him on quite a journey to con-quer goals in any which way possible and still today he is doing so. Taking on another hobby which he consid-ers to be one of his best passions “Bodybuilding”. “I’ve been successful in my first competition which was the All-Natural Amateur Arkansas Championship placing 1st place in the Small, 1st Overall Novice, 2nd Open Men Short and 2nd Mr. Arkansas. My second competi-tion was my progress competition and I really brought it then knowing my areas of improvements which was my diet and posing”,says Reeno. That night at the NPC Arkansas State championship he did just so. Placing 1st in the BB Middle Men Novice, 1st BB Men Overal, 1st in the Middle Weight BB Men Open. His best of all accom-plishment was “The BEST POSER AWARD”.”That was a dream come true for me, but my journey hasnt ended there. I am soon to be a graduate in Mechanical Engi-neering. I’m working towards my IFPA Pro Card which will take place in Kansas City, Sept 15th then my NPC IFBB Pro Card. That will be the biggest competition I’ve ever entered which will be on November 4th,2012 in Atlanta... Look out for me folks because I’m on my way. God Bless!

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Unless you are planning on being obscelete in this ever growing market and business world you are gonna have to start networking. It comes in every shape, form, and fashion.

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Rule #3- Keep your ideas to your business or company a secret, but allow yourself to be a team player by giving tips & ideas for something new with a person who has alike visions as you.

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Getting Started Does the name of this magazine appeal to your inner in-stinct? If so, I trust that you will find this newsletter a valuable resource for you. After working in Corporate America for a number of years, I be-gan toying with the idea of working for myself. I am a Senior Consul-tant by trade. My major job function was to advise healthcare entities of best practices in order to increase revenue. As I toyed with the idea of going into business, what better approach than to utilize skills that I already had finding realistic and practical ways for organizations to raise funds. So, if you are serious about going into business for your-self this is a one stop shop for you to gain from my experience.

I will write articles sharing tips and websites that work for me and can possibly work for you. As many of you are already working full-time, this is your shortcut. Don’t re-invent the wheel, learn from my lessons.In each issue, you will find up to date reviews and valuable resources that you can list in your favorites for your own research center. Next Steps Make sure that you join the mailing list. Email me and I will add you to the list. Together We Will [email protected]

Where Do I Start ? Okay, so you want to go into business. Where do you start? This time we are only looking at small, home-based business. No need to run out and rent office space.It is essential that you do have an Internet Connection. 1. Start small – One Computer & a dedicated room in your home. 2. Define your Vision. My Vision is to be able to work from home, away from office politics where my own efforts determine my economic reward. 3. Everyone is a potential convert. Explain your vision to everyone now don’t fanatical but plant seeds in the minds of those with whom you come vin contact. 4. Think Outside the Box - Look around you, there’s great opportunity just waiting. *Good Luck And Stay Tuned For More “In Business For Myself”

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