Summer 2011

DEPARTMENTS 4 Business Women

6 Trained for Others

8 Non-Profits

13 Music

14 Fashion

C

O

N

T

E

N

T

S

4

Celesta Bethea

6

Stephanie Nunezgil

18

Sarita Griggs

14

Fashion

8 Toni Clark

Melanony Parker

Graphic Designers Contributors Zellena ShermanBlack Diamond Editing

Rickey CraigPhotography

EDITORrsquoS LETTER

All rights reserved for the entire contents of this publication wwwdestinymagazineforwomenwebscom

No part can be reproduced without prior written consent

DESTINY MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN ONLINE

Published By-Monthly Online BY THE VOE GROUP

One year free subscription wwwissuucomdestinymagazineforwomen

Women Dedication

To Helping Others

WE THANK YOU

When I observe women going around with their daily routines I always see the bigger pic-

ture that they may be facing today Women are multi-taskers and are equipped to handle an enormous

amount of duties This is a proven fact about the capabilities of women on a daily basis Our lives are

filled with taking care of and entire household family kids and communities Putting other peoples needs

before our own Solving problems and finding positive journeys for others to encounter all before that sec-

ond cup of coffee Our goals are to see smiles upon people faces family faces kids faces and faces of

strangers So we are continuously discovering ideas to help others prosper and grow within their families

and communities We are nurturers for EVERYBODY It is something that we all are born with rather

we utilize it or not

The list of duties never stop for women Our day begins as soon as our eyes are open and the

thoughts begin to flow We are mothers grandmothers business women activists lawyers doctors

judges ceo‟s politicians journalists homemakers realtors actors singers poets fashion designers and

athletes worldwide Women all over the world have similar situations and circumstances to overcome

So Destiny Magazine for Women Online has set out to discover and showcase great women of the

world The ones that step out on faith through adversity by seeing the light at the end of the tunnel The

women who are not afraid to follow their passion and dream a bigger dream for themselves and others

We have connected with women nationally and international and will display the talents skills gifts and

passion of all women that are willing to share with our magazine

We have started right here in our own backyard with SC and GA women making a difference in the

community Destiny Magazine for Women is an Online journal for women to encourage and empower

other women to follow our passion in life and build upward We are here to display products and services

that phenomenal women have to offer Do not be in fear of your own destiny Let your light shine

Tawana S Dirton EDITOR IN CHIEF

CELESTE BETHEA STORY

Mother MeMa Entrepreneur

Community Advocate for

Women and Children

When you are in the pres-

ence of this remarkable woman

you see her determination Her

humble spirit will allow you to

build a solid and growing rela-

tionship Celeste Bethea is the

Owner of Divine Connections a

marketing and management

company With the love and pas-

sion she has for helping others

Divine Connections assists com-

panies non-profits artists and

play writers to grow and suc-

ceed Her drive continues with

her duties as Executive Director

of Nothings Impossible whose

goals are to encourage kids to

follow their dreams and under-

stand that their are no limitations

on the success drive and passion

of life

Celeste is a divorced mother

of three beautiful daughters Brit-

tany 22 Arieona 15 Jaelyn 10

and a adorable grand daughter

named Logan Only a woman

with Divine Connections on her

side can handle a house full of

growing women Celeste takes

the time to balance life through

her strong faith in prayer love

and her passion to help others

Her down time consist of spend-

ing time with her girls family

and friends and watching mov-

ies Celeste begins her day read-

ing the bible and daily devotion

Her opinion to others on moving

toward success is to ldquounderstand

that the road to success is a jour-

ney and we all have the ability

to attain whatever we seekrdquo

Celeste obtain her educa-

tional training and experiences

by attending Strayer University

B u s i n e s s M a n a g e m e n t -

Greenville SC Business Man-

agement University of Phoenix

on-line Middle Georgia Techni-

cal Institute Warner Robins

Georgia Business Administra-

tion Rowan Cabarrus Commu-

nity College - Salisbury North

Carolina and obtained a certifi-

cate as a Certified Customer Ser-

vice Specialist Setting goals

and following through is a mes-

sage that Ms Bethea pushes

daily

Jaelyn Brittney Logan

DESTINY 4

BUSINESS WOMEN

Finding beautiful

and talented people to

hook up with comes

natural to Celeste Her

entrance in a room is

electric but it has an

open spirit that allows

people to approach

her in conversation

Celeste Bethea has a

long list of accom-

plishments in assist-

ing other organiza-

tions with growth

Her clients list consist

of working with DJ

Unk on Crush The

Stage Dance Comple-

tion Local Rap Artist

CDH South Carolina

Music Conference in

Washington DC Stop

Domestic Violence

Campaigns The Ra-

ven Magwood Show

Goodwill Event with

Chef Jason Ellis and

others You can con-

tact Celeste on Face-

book for more details

Review her partner-

ships below

Singer Lo Stanton

DJ Unk Celeste

Celeste Jenny Dial B937 Staff

SCMC in Washington DC Natasha Kerns Memorial

Real Men Against Domestic

Violence

Celebrity Chef Jason Ellis

Diosa and Celeste The Raven Magwood Show Comedian Big O

Artist Jarad Emerson

DESTINY 5

Q1 Where do you live and where are you origi-

nally from

A1 I was born in California but raised in Wash-

ington State since I was 2 years old I‟ve spent

most of my time in the Olympia area

Q2 What are your Career Choices Passion and

Purpose in life

A2 Currently I work two jobs one as a Crisis Ser-

vices Technician and the other as a Psychiatric

Child Care Counselor

As a Crisis Services Technician I work with men-

tal health and chemical dependency patients com-

ing into the ER for services assist in social services

resources for patients as well as assisting families

of Codes and Traumas in the event that a loved one

is in serious or a potentially life-threatening condi-

tion I‟m also one of the Management of Aggres-

sive Behavior (MOAB) trainers for hospital staff

As a Psychiatric Child Care Counselor I work in a

long-term inpatient psychiatric unit for kids aged 6-

17 most having been through severe physical

sexual or emotional abuse By providing situational

counseling throughout the children‟s daily routines

we are able to help them learn how to care for

themselves successfully through problem solving

and building social skills Irsquove chosen this field be-

cause mental health has somewhat been put on the

back burner and with the changes in economy and

the development of a highly technological and fast-

paced society there has been increased stress and

mental health concerns along with decreased re-

sources for those needing services Children have

been highly affected by this with the lack of needed

time and attention they receive from adults and it

will continue to be a growing concern which is why

I choose to stay in the field I also provide respite

care on occasion for my brother‟s family with the

girls he has in his care My heart really lies with

the children who are our future and if I can have a

positive influence on even one of the children Irsquove

worked with itrsquos worth it to me

Q3 Are you married and do you have any chil-

dren

A3 I am not married and do not have any children

but I have plenty of nieces and nephews whose

lives I stay active in as much as possible I started

snowboarding this past winter which will definitely

always have a place in my heart from now on

Therersquos a sense of freedom being on top of the

mountain However I love warm sunny weather

and have enjoyed each place I‟ve traveled to for

different reasons My favorite would have to be the

Dominican Republic It‟s a beautiful place and

maybe a spot for a vacation home in the future

I‟ve also visited Florida and more recently South

Carolina which very well could be my new home

by the end of the year I love the atmosphere

Stephanie Nunezgil Giving her life to others as A

Crisis Services Technician amp

Psychiatric Child Care

DESTINY 6

Q4 What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you

practice to get motivated every morning

A4 As far as motivation goes there are several

things that get me up and going every day There is

nothing specific that I do on a regular basis but I

remind myself that there are things I want to ac-

complish and I will do it for myself because there is

no one else that can make it happen for me I use a

lot of positive self-talk in order to keep in mind the

things that I have been and will continue working

toward for my future including advancing in my

career buying a house and traveling I have faith

in myself because I am the one that can make a dif-

ference

Q5 Where did you attend college and what are

your future goals

A5 My career journey started at South Puget

Sound Community College in Olympia WA with

my Associate of

Arts in 2001 and

then I transferred

to The Evergreen

State College in

2004 and gradu-

ated with my

Bachelor of Arts

with an emphasis

in Education in

2006 In that time

I also completed

my Child Develop-

ment Associate

Since then I have

taken extra courses

in business and

currently continuing with a course in Forensic Psy-

chology which I may pursue later to obtain a PHD

I am currently looking into an Occupational

Therapy Assistant program and possibly a Masters

in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics

and war veterans with PTSD One of my goals has

always been to be independent In order to accom-

plish this I continuously look for new learning op-

portunities and experiences so that I can continue to

progress forward in life I was the first in my fam-

ily to graduate from college in which I am very

proud My determination comes from me con-

stantly seeking new knowledge

Q6 Destiny Magazine is for all Women what en-

couraging words would you say our readers

A6 I would have to tell other women to take every

opportunity that comes available and use the re-

sources available to better yourself daily Take

time for yourself Always try to find a positive in

every situation even if it seems impossible just use

it as a learning experience Set goals and standards

for yourself so that you are leading life with a pur-

pose and a sense of accomplishment It is an amaz-

ing feeling to know that you have put yourself on a

pedestal that makes you proud of you I have vol-

unteered for the Washington Reading Corps for

children walked for the March of Dimes donated

to a local food drive for homeless teenagers and

donated gifts for children at Christmas time

Q7 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivates you on your journey

A7 My family has been a big part of who I am

right now my mom and dad brothers and sisters

What continues to keep

me going are all my

nieces and nephews as

well as all of the other

children I ever have or

ever will care for be-

cause I want them to

have a positive role

model someone they

can go to with no limi-

tations on what the chil-

dren can do or who they

can become

TRAINED TO HELP OTHER

DESTINY 7

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN

CO-FOUNDERS

Toni Clark Melanony Parker

These two together are a force to reckon

with in Greenville SC Both coming together on

a common cause that would allow children to live

in a safer environment Researching and devel-

oping resources that will protect the children on a

daily basis is a big goal for the organization De-

fenders For Children has built a strong bridge for

communities and volunteers to bring action to the

table Toni and Melanony are in it for the protec-

tion of the children Defenders for Children is

a non-profit organization in Greenville SC

whose goals are to address the growing problem

of child abuse and stop the violent attacks against

defenseless children The organization has

teamed up with local organizations that share a

similar goal to protect the children Children are

innocent kids that rely on others for protection

support love and daily necessities We as hu-

mans are put on this earth to always take care of

our children Defenders for children are making

a difference in the community to help do just

that

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN has put to-

gether several program campaigns that are geared

towards raising funds and putting children of

abuse in a safer zone Countless hours of hard

work and dedication has allowed the organiza-

tions to make great progress in the Upstate They

have joined forces with local churches busi-

nesses individuals and children organizations

For a full list of THE DEFENDERS in the com-

munity that give time and love to the organization

go to wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

The Blue Ribbon was one of the first cam-

paigns that the

o r g a n i z a t i o n

created to raise

funds and fight

for abused and

neglected chil-

dren in the Up-

state The cam-

p a i g n w a s

launched in

April 2011 in

honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

wwwchildwelfaregov The Blue Ribbon Cam-

paign allowed people to form teams to sell and

wear Blue Ribbons throughout the Upstate With

the participation of small and large businesses

social and religious groups and individuals from

the community the campaign distributed over

seven thousand ribbons in Greenville County

ldquoThe Blue Ribbon Campaign speaks out to all the

victims the children that are currently being hurt

and the adults who have live through itrdquo For de-

tails on how you can get involved for next years

c a m p a i g n p l e a s e v i s i t w e b s i t e

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg today Volun-

teers businesses and the Upstate community

were contributors of the campaigns success

Coming together as a whole will increase num-

bers for next year campaigns

DESTINY 8

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

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DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

DEPARTMENTS 4 Business Women

6 Trained for Others

8 Non-Profits

13 Music

14 Fashion

C

O

N

T

E

N

T

S

4

Celesta Bethea

6

Stephanie Nunezgil

18

Sarita Griggs

14

Fashion

8 Toni Clark

Melanony Parker

Graphic Designers Contributors Zellena ShermanBlack Diamond Editing

Rickey CraigPhotography

EDITORrsquoS LETTER

All rights reserved for the entire contents of this publication wwwdestinymagazineforwomenwebscom

No part can be reproduced without prior written consent

DESTINY MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN ONLINE

Published By-Monthly Online BY THE VOE GROUP

One year free subscription wwwissuucomdestinymagazineforwomen

Women Dedication

To Helping Others

WE THANK YOU

When I observe women going around with their daily routines I always see the bigger pic-

ture that they may be facing today Women are multi-taskers and are equipped to handle an enormous

amount of duties This is a proven fact about the capabilities of women on a daily basis Our lives are

filled with taking care of and entire household family kids and communities Putting other peoples needs

before our own Solving problems and finding positive journeys for others to encounter all before that sec-

ond cup of coffee Our goals are to see smiles upon people faces family faces kids faces and faces of

strangers So we are continuously discovering ideas to help others prosper and grow within their families

and communities We are nurturers for EVERYBODY It is something that we all are born with rather

we utilize it or not

The list of duties never stop for women Our day begins as soon as our eyes are open and the

thoughts begin to flow We are mothers grandmothers business women activists lawyers doctors

judges ceo‟s politicians journalists homemakers realtors actors singers poets fashion designers and

athletes worldwide Women all over the world have similar situations and circumstances to overcome

So Destiny Magazine for Women Online has set out to discover and showcase great women of the

world The ones that step out on faith through adversity by seeing the light at the end of the tunnel The

women who are not afraid to follow their passion and dream a bigger dream for themselves and others

We have connected with women nationally and international and will display the talents skills gifts and

passion of all women that are willing to share with our magazine

We have started right here in our own backyard with SC and GA women making a difference in the

community Destiny Magazine for Women is an Online journal for women to encourage and empower

other women to follow our passion in life and build upward We are here to display products and services

that phenomenal women have to offer Do not be in fear of your own destiny Let your light shine

Tawana S Dirton EDITOR IN CHIEF

CELESTE BETHEA STORY

Mother MeMa Entrepreneur

Community Advocate for

Women and Children

When you are in the pres-

ence of this remarkable woman

you see her determination Her

humble spirit will allow you to

build a solid and growing rela-

tionship Celeste Bethea is the

Owner of Divine Connections a

marketing and management

company With the love and pas-

sion she has for helping others

Divine Connections assists com-

panies non-profits artists and

play writers to grow and suc-

ceed Her drive continues with

her duties as Executive Director

of Nothings Impossible whose

goals are to encourage kids to

follow their dreams and under-

stand that their are no limitations

on the success drive and passion

of life

Celeste is a divorced mother

of three beautiful daughters Brit-

tany 22 Arieona 15 Jaelyn 10

and a adorable grand daughter

named Logan Only a woman

with Divine Connections on her

side can handle a house full of

growing women Celeste takes

the time to balance life through

her strong faith in prayer love

and her passion to help others

Her down time consist of spend-

ing time with her girls family

and friends and watching mov-

ies Celeste begins her day read-

ing the bible and daily devotion

Her opinion to others on moving

toward success is to ldquounderstand

that the road to success is a jour-

ney and we all have the ability

to attain whatever we seekrdquo

Celeste obtain her educa-

tional training and experiences

by attending Strayer University

B u s i n e s s M a n a g e m e n t -

Greenville SC Business Man-

agement University of Phoenix

on-line Middle Georgia Techni-

cal Institute Warner Robins

Georgia Business Administra-

tion Rowan Cabarrus Commu-

nity College - Salisbury North

Carolina and obtained a certifi-

cate as a Certified Customer Ser-

vice Specialist Setting goals

and following through is a mes-

sage that Ms Bethea pushes

daily

Jaelyn Brittney Logan

DESTINY 4

BUSINESS WOMEN

Finding beautiful

and talented people to

hook up with comes

natural to Celeste Her

entrance in a room is

electric but it has an

open spirit that allows

people to approach

her in conversation

Celeste Bethea has a

long list of accom-

plishments in assist-

ing other organiza-

tions with growth

Her clients list consist

of working with DJ

Unk on Crush The

Stage Dance Comple-

tion Local Rap Artist

CDH South Carolina

Music Conference in

Washington DC Stop

Domestic Violence

Campaigns The Ra-

ven Magwood Show

Goodwill Event with

Chef Jason Ellis and

others You can con-

tact Celeste on Face-

book for more details

Review her partner-

ships below

Singer Lo Stanton

DJ Unk Celeste

Celeste Jenny Dial B937 Staff

SCMC in Washington DC Natasha Kerns Memorial

Real Men Against Domestic

Violence

Celebrity Chef Jason Ellis

Diosa and Celeste The Raven Magwood Show Comedian Big O

Artist Jarad Emerson

DESTINY 5

Q1 Where do you live and where are you origi-

nally from

A1 I was born in California but raised in Wash-

ington State since I was 2 years old I‟ve spent

most of my time in the Olympia area

Q2 What are your Career Choices Passion and

Purpose in life

A2 Currently I work two jobs one as a Crisis Ser-

vices Technician and the other as a Psychiatric

Child Care Counselor

As a Crisis Services Technician I work with men-

tal health and chemical dependency patients com-

ing into the ER for services assist in social services

resources for patients as well as assisting families

of Codes and Traumas in the event that a loved one

is in serious or a potentially life-threatening condi-

tion I‟m also one of the Management of Aggres-

sive Behavior (MOAB) trainers for hospital staff

As a Psychiatric Child Care Counselor I work in a

long-term inpatient psychiatric unit for kids aged 6-

17 most having been through severe physical

sexual or emotional abuse By providing situational

counseling throughout the children‟s daily routines

we are able to help them learn how to care for

themselves successfully through problem solving

and building social skills Irsquove chosen this field be-

cause mental health has somewhat been put on the

back burner and with the changes in economy and

the development of a highly technological and fast-

paced society there has been increased stress and

mental health concerns along with decreased re-

sources for those needing services Children have

been highly affected by this with the lack of needed

time and attention they receive from adults and it

will continue to be a growing concern which is why

I choose to stay in the field I also provide respite

care on occasion for my brother‟s family with the

girls he has in his care My heart really lies with

the children who are our future and if I can have a

positive influence on even one of the children Irsquove

worked with itrsquos worth it to me

Q3 Are you married and do you have any chil-

dren

A3 I am not married and do not have any children

but I have plenty of nieces and nephews whose

lives I stay active in as much as possible I started

snowboarding this past winter which will definitely

always have a place in my heart from now on

Therersquos a sense of freedom being on top of the

mountain However I love warm sunny weather

and have enjoyed each place I‟ve traveled to for

different reasons My favorite would have to be the

Dominican Republic It‟s a beautiful place and

maybe a spot for a vacation home in the future

I‟ve also visited Florida and more recently South

Carolina which very well could be my new home

by the end of the year I love the atmosphere

Stephanie Nunezgil Giving her life to others as A

Crisis Services Technician amp

Psychiatric Child Care

DESTINY 6

Q4 What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you

practice to get motivated every morning

A4 As far as motivation goes there are several

things that get me up and going every day There is

nothing specific that I do on a regular basis but I

remind myself that there are things I want to ac-

complish and I will do it for myself because there is

no one else that can make it happen for me I use a

lot of positive self-talk in order to keep in mind the

things that I have been and will continue working

toward for my future including advancing in my

career buying a house and traveling I have faith

in myself because I am the one that can make a dif-

ference

Q5 Where did you attend college and what are

your future goals

A5 My career journey started at South Puget

Sound Community College in Olympia WA with

my Associate of

Arts in 2001 and

then I transferred

to The Evergreen

State College in

2004 and gradu-

ated with my

Bachelor of Arts

with an emphasis

in Education in

2006 In that time

I also completed

my Child Develop-

ment Associate

Since then I have

taken extra courses

in business and

currently continuing with a course in Forensic Psy-

chology which I may pursue later to obtain a PHD

I am currently looking into an Occupational

Therapy Assistant program and possibly a Masters

in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics

and war veterans with PTSD One of my goals has

always been to be independent In order to accom-

plish this I continuously look for new learning op-

portunities and experiences so that I can continue to

progress forward in life I was the first in my fam-

ily to graduate from college in which I am very

proud My determination comes from me con-

stantly seeking new knowledge

Q6 Destiny Magazine is for all Women what en-

couraging words would you say our readers

A6 I would have to tell other women to take every

opportunity that comes available and use the re-

sources available to better yourself daily Take

time for yourself Always try to find a positive in

every situation even if it seems impossible just use

it as a learning experience Set goals and standards

for yourself so that you are leading life with a pur-

pose and a sense of accomplishment It is an amaz-

ing feeling to know that you have put yourself on a

pedestal that makes you proud of you I have vol-

unteered for the Washington Reading Corps for

children walked for the March of Dimes donated

to a local food drive for homeless teenagers and

donated gifts for children at Christmas time

Q7 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivates you on your journey

A7 My family has been a big part of who I am

right now my mom and dad brothers and sisters

What continues to keep

me going are all my

nieces and nephews as

well as all of the other

children I ever have or

ever will care for be-

cause I want them to

have a positive role

model someone they

can go to with no limi-

tations on what the chil-

dren can do or who they

can become

TRAINED TO HELP OTHER

DESTINY 7

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN

CO-FOUNDERS

Toni Clark Melanony Parker

These two together are a force to reckon

with in Greenville SC Both coming together on

a common cause that would allow children to live

in a safer environment Researching and devel-

oping resources that will protect the children on a

daily basis is a big goal for the organization De-

fenders For Children has built a strong bridge for

communities and volunteers to bring action to the

table Toni and Melanony are in it for the protec-

tion of the children Defenders for Children is

a non-profit organization in Greenville SC

whose goals are to address the growing problem

of child abuse and stop the violent attacks against

defenseless children The organization has

teamed up with local organizations that share a

similar goal to protect the children Children are

innocent kids that rely on others for protection

support love and daily necessities We as hu-

mans are put on this earth to always take care of

our children Defenders for children are making

a difference in the community to help do just

that

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN has put to-

gether several program campaigns that are geared

towards raising funds and putting children of

abuse in a safer zone Countless hours of hard

work and dedication has allowed the organiza-

tions to make great progress in the Upstate They

have joined forces with local churches busi-

nesses individuals and children organizations

For a full list of THE DEFENDERS in the com-

munity that give time and love to the organization

go to wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

The Blue Ribbon was one of the first cam-

paigns that the

o r g a n i z a t i o n

created to raise

funds and fight

for abused and

neglected chil-

dren in the Up-

state The cam-

p a i g n w a s

launched in

April 2011 in

honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

wwwchildwelfaregov The Blue Ribbon Cam-

paign allowed people to form teams to sell and

wear Blue Ribbons throughout the Upstate With

the participation of small and large businesses

social and religious groups and individuals from

the community the campaign distributed over

seven thousand ribbons in Greenville County

ldquoThe Blue Ribbon Campaign speaks out to all the

victims the children that are currently being hurt

and the adults who have live through itrdquo For de-

tails on how you can get involved for next years

c a m p a i g n p l e a s e v i s i t w e b s i t e

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg today Volun-

teers businesses and the Upstate community

were contributors of the campaigns success

Coming together as a whole will increase num-

bers for next year campaigns

DESTINY 8

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

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DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

EDITORrsquoS LETTER

All rights reserved for the entire contents of this publication wwwdestinymagazineforwomenwebscom

No part can be reproduced without prior written consent

DESTINY MAGAZINE FOR WOMEN ONLINE

Published By-Monthly Online BY THE VOE GROUP

One year free subscription wwwissuucomdestinymagazineforwomen

Women Dedication

To Helping Others

WE THANK YOU

When I observe women going around with their daily routines I always see the bigger pic-

ture that they may be facing today Women are multi-taskers and are equipped to handle an enormous

amount of duties This is a proven fact about the capabilities of women on a daily basis Our lives are

filled with taking care of and entire household family kids and communities Putting other peoples needs

before our own Solving problems and finding positive journeys for others to encounter all before that sec-

ond cup of coffee Our goals are to see smiles upon people faces family faces kids faces and faces of

strangers So we are continuously discovering ideas to help others prosper and grow within their families

and communities We are nurturers for EVERYBODY It is something that we all are born with rather

we utilize it or not

The list of duties never stop for women Our day begins as soon as our eyes are open and the

thoughts begin to flow We are mothers grandmothers business women activists lawyers doctors

judges ceo‟s politicians journalists homemakers realtors actors singers poets fashion designers and

athletes worldwide Women all over the world have similar situations and circumstances to overcome

So Destiny Magazine for Women Online has set out to discover and showcase great women of the

world The ones that step out on faith through adversity by seeing the light at the end of the tunnel The

women who are not afraid to follow their passion and dream a bigger dream for themselves and others

We have connected with women nationally and international and will display the talents skills gifts and

passion of all women that are willing to share with our magazine

We have started right here in our own backyard with SC and GA women making a difference in the

community Destiny Magazine for Women is an Online journal for women to encourage and empower

other women to follow our passion in life and build upward We are here to display products and services

that phenomenal women have to offer Do not be in fear of your own destiny Let your light shine

Tawana S Dirton EDITOR IN CHIEF

CELESTE BETHEA STORY

Mother MeMa Entrepreneur

Community Advocate for

Women and Children

When you are in the pres-

ence of this remarkable woman

you see her determination Her

humble spirit will allow you to

build a solid and growing rela-

tionship Celeste Bethea is the

Owner of Divine Connections a

marketing and management

company With the love and pas-

sion she has for helping others

Divine Connections assists com-

panies non-profits artists and

play writers to grow and suc-

ceed Her drive continues with

her duties as Executive Director

of Nothings Impossible whose

goals are to encourage kids to

follow their dreams and under-

stand that their are no limitations

on the success drive and passion

of life

Celeste is a divorced mother

of three beautiful daughters Brit-

tany 22 Arieona 15 Jaelyn 10

and a adorable grand daughter

named Logan Only a woman

with Divine Connections on her

side can handle a house full of

growing women Celeste takes

the time to balance life through

her strong faith in prayer love

and her passion to help others

Her down time consist of spend-

ing time with her girls family

and friends and watching mov-

ies Celeste begins her day read-

ing the bible and daily devotion

Her opinion to others on moving

toward success is to ldquounderstand

that the road to success is a jour-

ney and we all have the ability

to attain whatever we seekrdquo

Celeste obtain her educa-

tional training and experiences

by attending Strayer University

B u s i n e s s M a n a g e m e n t -

Greenville SC Business Man-

agement University of Phoenix

on-line Middle Georgia Techni-

cal Institute Warner Robins

Georgia Business Administra-

tion Rowan Cabarrus Commu-

nity College - Salisbury North

Carolina and obtained a certifi-

cate as a Certified Customer Ser-

vice Specialist Setting goals

and following through is a mes-

sage that Ms Bethea pushes

daily

Jaelyn Brittney Logan

DESTINY 4

BUSINESS WOMEN

Finding beautiful

and talented people to

hook up with comes

natural to Celeste Her

entrance in a room is

electric but it has an

open spirit that allows

people to approach

her in conversation

Celeste Bethea has a

long list of accom-

plishments in assist-

ing other organiza-

tions with growth

Her clients list consist

of working with DJ

Unk on Crush The

Stage Dance Comple-

tion Local Rap Artist

CDH South Carolina

Music Conference in

Washington DC Stop

Domestic Violence

Campaigns The Ra-

ven Magwood Show

Goodwill Event with

Chef Jason Ellis and

others You can con-

tact Celeste on Face-

book for more details

Review her partner-

ships below

Singer Lo Stanton

DJ Unk Celeste

Celeste Jenny Dial B937 Staff

SCMC in Washington DC Natasha Kerns Memorial

Real Men Against Domestic

Violence

Celebrity Chef Jason Ellis

Diosa and Celeste The Raven Magwood Show Comedian Big O

Artist Jarad Emerson

DESTINY 5

Q1 Where do you live and where are you origi-

nally from

A1 I was born in California but raised in Wash-

ington State since I was 2 years old I‟ve spent

most of my time in the Olympia area

Q2 What are your Career Choices Passion and

Purpose in life

A2 Currently I work two jobs one as a Crisis Ser-

vices Technician and the other as a Psychiatric

Child Care Counselor

As a Crisis Services Technician I work with men-

tal health and chemical dependency patients com-

ing into the ER for services assist in social services

resources for patients as well as assisting families

of Codes and Traumas in the event that a loved one

is in serious or a potentially life-threatening condi-

tion I‟m also one of the Management of Aggres-

sive Behavior (MOAB) trainers for hospital staff

As a Psychiatric Child Care Counselor I work in a

long-term inpatient psychiatric unit for kids aged 6-

17 most having been through severe physical

sexual or emotional abuse By providing situational

counseling throughout the children‟s daily routines

we are able to help them learn how to care for

themselves successfully through problem solving

and building social skills Irsquove chosen this field be-

cause mental health has somewhat been put on the

back burner and with the changes in economy and

the development of a highly technological and fast-

paced society there has been increased stress and

mental health concerns along with decreased re-

sources for those needing services Children have

been highly affected by this with the lack of needed

time and attention they receive from adults and it

will continue to be a growing concern which is why

I choose to stay in the field I also provide respite

care on occasion for my brother‟s family with the

girls he has in his care My heart really lies with

the children who are our future and if I can have a

positive influence on even one of the children Irsquove

worked with itrsquos worth it to me

Q3 Are you married and do you have any chil-

dren

A3 I am not married and do not have any children

but I have plenty of nieces and nephews whose

lives I stay active in as much as possible I started

snowboarding this past winter which will definitely

always have a place in my heart from now on

Therersquos a sense of freedom being on top of the

mountain However I love warm sunny weather

and have enjoyed each place I‟ve traveled to for

different reasons My favorite would have to be the

Dominican Republic It‟s a beautiful place and

maybe a spot for a vacation home in the future

I‟ve also visited Florida and more recently South

Carolina which very well could be my new home

by the end of the year I love the atmosphere

Stephanie Nunezgil Giving her life to others as A

Crisis Services Technician amp

Psychiatric Child Care

DESTINY 6

Q4 What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you

practice to get motivated every morning

A4 As far as motivation goes there are several

things that get me up and going every day There is

nothing specific that I do on a regular basis but I

remind myself that there are things I want to ac-

complish and I will do it for myself because there is

no one else that can make it happen for me I use a

lot of positive self-talk in order to keep in mind the

things that I have been and will continue working

toward for my future including advancing in my

career buying a house and traveling I have faith

in myself because I am the one that can make a dif-

ference

Q5 Where did you attend college and what are

your future goals

A5 My career journey started at South Puget

Sound Community College in Olympia WA with

my Associate of

Arts in 2001 and

then I transferred

to The Evergreen

State College in

2004 and gradu-

ated with my

Bachelor of Arts

with an emphasis

in Education in

2006 In that time

I also completed

my Child Develop-

ment Associate

Since then I have

taken extra courses

in business and

currently continuing with a course in Forensic Psy-

chology which I may pursue later to obtain a PHD

I am currently looking into an Occupational

Therapy Assistant program and possibly a Masters

in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics

and war veterans with PTSD One of my goals has

always been to be independent In order to accom-

plish this I continuously look for new learning op-

portunities and experiences so that I can continue to

progress forward in life I was the first in my fam-

ily to graduate from college in which I am very

proud My determination comes from me con-

stantly seeking new knowledge

Q6 Destiny Magazine is for all Women what en-

couraging words would you say our readers

A6 I would have to tell other women to take every

opportunity that comes available and use the re-

sources available to better yourself daily Take

time for yourself Always try to find a positive in

every situation even if it seems impossible just use

it as a learning experience Set goals and standards

for yourself so that you are leading life with a pur-

pose and a sense of accomplishment It is an amaz-

ing feeling to know that you have put yourself on a

pedestal that makes you proud of you I have vol-

unteered for the Washington Reading Corps for

children walked for the March of Dimes donated

to a local food drive for homeless teenagers and

donated gifts for children at Christmas time

Q7 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivates you on your journey

A7 My family has been a big part of who I am

right now my mom and dad brothers and sisters

What continues to keep

me going are all my

nieces and nephews as

well as all of the other

children I ever have or

ever will care for be-

cause I want them to

have a positive role

model someone they

can go to with no limi-

tations on what the chil-

dren can do or who they

can become

TRAINED TO HELP OTHER

DESTINY 7

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN

CO-FOUNDERS

Toni Clark Melanony Parker

These two together are a force to reckon

with in Greenville SC Both coming together on

a common cause that would allow children to live

in a safer environment Researching and devel-

oping resources that will protect the children on a

daily basis is a big goal for the organization De-

fenders For Children has built a strong bridge for

communities and volunteers to bring action to the

table Toni and Melanony are in it for the protec-

tion of the children Defenders for Children is

a non-profit organization in Greenville SC

whose goals are to address the growing problem

of child abuse and stop the violent attacks against

defenseless children The organization has

teamed up with local organizations that share a

similar goal to protect the children Children are

innocent kids that rely on others for protection

support love and daily necessities We as hu-

mans are put on this earth to always take care of

our children Defenders for children are making

a difference in the community to help do just

that

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN has put to-

gether several program campaigns that are geared

towards raising funds and putting children of

abuse in a safer zone Countless hours of hard

work and dedication has allowed the organiza-

tions to make great progress in the Upstate They

have joined forces with local churches busi-

nesses individuals and children organizations

For a full list of THE DEFENDERS in the com-

munity that give time and love to the organization

go to wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

The Blue Ribbon was one of the first cam-

paigns that the

o r g a n i z a t i o n

created to raise

funds and fight

for abused and

neglected chil-

dren in the Up-

state The cam-

p a i g n w a s

launched in

April 2011 in

honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

wwwchildwelfaregov The Blue Ribbon Cam-

paign allowed people to form teams to sell and

wear Blue Ribbons throughout the Upstate With

the participation of small and large businesses

social and religious groups and individuals from

the community the campaign distributed over

seven thousand ribbons in Greenville County

ldquoThe Blue Ribbon Campaign speaks out to all the

victims the children that are currently being hurt

and the adults who have live through itrdquo For de-

tails on how you can get involved for next years

c a m p a i g n p l e a s e v i s i t w e b s i t e

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg today Volun-

teers businesses and the Upstate community

were contributors of the campaigns success

Coming together as a whole will increase num-

bers for next year campaigns

DESTINY 8

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

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date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

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DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

CELESTE BETHEA STORY

Mother MeMa Entrepreneur

Community Advocate for

Women and Children

When you are in the pres-

ence of this remarkable woman

you see her determination Her

humble spirit will allow you to

build a solid and growing rela-

tionship Celeste Bethea is the

Owner of Divine Connections a

marketing and management

company With the love and pas-

sion she has for helping others

Divine Connections assists com-

panies non-profits artists and

play writers to grow and suc-

ceed Her drive continues with

her duties as Executive Director

of Nothings Impossible whose

goals are to encourage kids to

follow their dreams and under-

stand that their are no limitations

on the success drive and passion

of life

Celeste is a divorced mother

of three beautiful daughters Brit-

tany 22 Arieona 15 Jaelyn 10

and a adorable grand daughter

named Logan Only a woman

with Divine Connections on her

side can handle a house full of

growing women Celeste takes

the time to balance life through

her strong faith in prayer love

and her passion to help others

Her down time consist of spend-

ing time with her girls family

and friends and watching mov-

ies Celeste begins her day read-

ing the bible and daily devotion

Her opinion to others on moving

toward success is to ldquounderstand

that the road to success is a jour-

ney and we all have the ability

to attain whatever we seekrdquo

Celeste obtain her educa-

tional training and experiences

by attending Strayer University

B u s i n e s s M a n a g e m e n t -

Greenville SC Business Man-

agement University of Phoenix

on-line Middle Georgia Techni-

cal Institute Warner Robins

Georgia Business Administra-

tion Rowan Cabarrus Commu-

nity College - Salisbury North

Carolina and obtained a certifi-

cate as a Certified Customer Ser-

vice Specialist Setting goals

and following through is a mes-

sage that Ms Bethea pushes

daily

Jaelyn Brittney Logan

DESTINY 4

BUSINESS WOMEN

Finding beautiful

and talented people to

hook up with comes

natural to Celeste Her

entrance in a room is

electric but it has an

open spirit that allows

people to approach

her in conversation

Celeste Bethea has a

long list of accom-

plishments in assist-

ing other organiza-

tions with growth

Her clients list consist

of working with DJ

Unk on Crush The

Stage Dance Comple-

tion Local Rap Artist

CDH South Carolina

Music Conference in

Washington DC Stop

Domestic Violence

Campaigns The Ra-

ven Magwood Show

Goodwill Event with

Chef Jason Ellis and

others You can con-

tact Celeste on Face-

book for more details

Review her partner-

ships below

Singer Lo Stanton

DJ Unk Celeste

Celeste Jenny Dial B937 Staff

SCMC in Washington DC Natasha Kerns Memorial

Real Men Against Domestic

Violence

Celebrity Chef Jason Ellis

Diosa and Celeste The Raven Magwood Show Comedian Big O

Artist Jarad Emerson

DESTINY 5

Q1 Where do you live and where are you origi-

nally from

A1 I was born in California but raised in Wash-

ington State since I was 2 years old I‟ve spent

most of my time in the Olympia area

Q2 What are your Career Choices Passion and

Purpose in life

A2 Currently I work two jobs one as a Crisis Ser-

vices Technician and the other as a Psychiatric

Child Care Counselor

As a Crisis Services Technician I work with men-

tal health and chemical dependency patients com-

ing into the ER for services assist in social services

resources for patients as well as assisting families

of Codes and Traumas in the event that a loved one

is in serious or a potentially life-threatening condi-

tion I‟m also one of the Management of Aggres-

sive Behavior (MOAB) trainers for hospital staff

As a Psychiatric Child Care Counselor I work in a

long-term inpatient psychiatric unit for kids aged 6-

17 most having been through severe physical

sexual or emotional abuse By providing situational

counseling throughout the children‟s daily routines

we are able to help them learn how to care for

themselves successfully through problem solving

and building social skills Irsquove chosen this field be-

cause mental health has somewhat been put on the

back burner and with the changes in economy and

the development of a highly technological and fast-

paced society there has been increased stress and

mental health concerns along with decreased re-

sources for those needing services Children have

been highly affected by this with the lack of needed

time and attention they receive from adults and it

will continue to be a growing concern which is why

I choose to stay in the field I also provide respite

care on occasion for my brother‟s family with the

girls he has in his care My heart really lies with

the children who are our future and if I can have a

positive influence on even one of the children Irsquove

worked with itrsquos worth it to me

Q3 Are you married and do you have any chil-

dren

A3 I am not married and do not have any children

but I have plenty of nieces and nephews whose

lives I stay active in as much as possible I started

snowboarding this past winter which will definitely

always have a place in my heart from now on

Therersquos a sense of freedom being on top of the

mountain However I love warm sunny weather

and have enjoyed each place I‟ve traveled to for

different reasons My favorite would have to be the

Dominican Republic It‟s a beautiful place and

maybe a spot for a vacation home in the future

I‟ve also visited Florida and more recently South

Carolina which very well could be my new home

by the end of the year I love the atmosphere

Stephanie Nunezgil Giving her life to others as A

Crisis Services Technician amp

Psychiatric Child Care

DESTINY 6

Q4 What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you

practice to get motivated every morning

A4 As far as motivation goes there are several

things that get me up and going every day There is

nothing specific that I do on a regular basis but I

remind myself that there are things I want to ac-

complish and I will do it for myself because there is

no one else that can make it happen for me I use a

lot of positive self-talk in order to keep in mind the

things that I have been and will continue working

toward for my future including advancing in my

career buying a house and traveling I have faith

in myself because I am the one that can make a dif-

ference

Q5 Where did you attend college and what are

your future goals

A5 My career journey started at South Puget

Sound Community College in Olympia WA with

my Associate of

Arts in 2001 and

then I transferred

to The Evergreen

State College in

2004 and gradu-

ated with my

Bachelor of Arts

with an emphasis

in Education in

2006 In that time

I also completed

my Child Develop-

ment Associate

Since then I have

taken extra courses

in business and

currently continuing with a course in Forensic Psy-

chology which I may pursue later to obtain a PHD

I am currently looking into an Occupational

Therapy Assistant program and possibly a Masters

in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics

and war veterans with PTSD One of my goals has

always been to be independent In order to accom-

plish this I continuously look for new learning op-

portunities and experiences so that I can continue to

progress forward in life I was the first in my fam-

ily to graduate from college in which I am very

proud My determination comes from me con-

stantly seeking new knowledge

Q6 Destiny Magazine is for all Women what en-

couraging words would you say our readers

A6 I would have to tell other women to take every

opportunity that comes available and use the re-

sources available to better yourself daily Take

time for yourself Always try to find a positive in

every situation even if it seems impossible just use

it as a learning experience Set goals and standards

for yourself so that you are leading life with a pur-

pose and a sense of accomplishment It is an amaz-

ing feeling to know that you have put yourself on a

pedestal that makes you proud of you I have vol-

unteered for the Washington Reading Corps for

children walked for the March of Dimes donated

to a local food drive for homeless teenagers and

donated gifts for children at Christmas time

Q7 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivates you on your journey

A7 My family has been a big part of who I am

right now my mom and dad brothers and sisters

What continues to keep

me going are all my

nieces and nephews as

well as all of the other

children I ever have or

ever will care for be-

cause I want them to

have a positive role

model someone they

can go to with no limi-

tations on what the chil-

dren can do or who they

can become

TRAINED TO HELP OTHER

DESTINY 7

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN

CO-FOUNDERS

Toni Clark Melanony Parker

These two together are a force to reckon

with in Greenville SC Both coming together on

a common cause that would allow children to live

in a safer environment Researching and devel-

oping resources that will protect the children on a

daily basis is a big goal for the organization De-

fenders For Children has built a strong bridge for

communities and volunteers to bring action to the

table Toni and Melanony are in it for the protec-

tion of the children Defenders for Children is

a non-profit organization in Greenville SC

whose goals are to address the growing problem

of child abuse and stop the violent attacks against

defenseless children The organization has

teamed up with local organizations that share a

similar goal to protect the children Children are

innocent kids that rely on others for protection

support love and daily necessities We as hu-

mans are put on this earth to always take care of

our children Defenders for children are making

a difference in the community to help do just

that

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN has put to-

gether several program campaigns that are geared

towards raising funds and putting children of

abuse in a safer zone Countless hours of hard

work and dedication has allowed the organiza-

tions to make great progress in the Upstate They

have joined forces with local churches busi-

nesses individuals and children organizations

For a full list of THE DEFENDERS in the com-

munity that give time and love to the organization

go to wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

The Blue Ribbon was one of the first cam-

paigns that the

o r g a n i z a t i o n

created to raise

funds and fight

for abused and

neglected chil-

dren in the Up-

state The cam-

p a i g n w a s

launched in

April 2011 in

honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

wwwchildwelfaregov The Blue Ribbon Cam-

paign allowed people to form teams to sell and

wear Blue Ribbons throughout the Upstate With

the participation of small and large businesses

social and religious groups and individuals from

the community the campaign distributed over

seven thousand ribbons in Greenville County

ldquoThe Blue Ribbon Campaign speaks out to all the

victims the children that are currently being hurt

and the adults who have live through itrdquo For de-

tails on how you can get involved for next years

c a m p a i g n p l e a s e v i s i t w e b s i t e

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg today Volun-

teers businesses and the Upstate community

were contributors of the campaigns success

Coming together as a whole will increase num-

bers for next year campaigns

DESTINY 8

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

ADVERTISEMENT

We Permanently Remove

Our state of the art software tracking system gives our referring partners access to up-to-

date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

sults than most companies because we have a staff that makes sure these items are re-

turned so we get the maximum amount of disputesdeletions donrsquot oversell our product

No credit repair company can guarantee to remove all items

Customer service is what we hang our hat on We are in the office 800 to 500 Central

Time Monday through Friday You can call TRWrsquos corporate office and speak to a live

experienced representative that will take care of you and treat you with the respect that

you deserve Serious inquiries only please

We not only repair your credit we repair your life clcreditrestorationyahoocom

Bankruptcies Tax Liens Civil Liens

Foreclosures Slow Pays No Pays

Repossessions Student Loans Charge Offs

Incomplete Info Incorrect Info Out of Date Info

THE CRAIG LEWIS BAND ATLANTArsquoS FINEST RampB SINGERS Download single from ITUNES TODAY

Facebookcom

DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

BUSINESS WOMEN

Finding beautiful

and talented people to

hook up with comes

natural to Celeste Her

entrance in a room is

electric but it has an

open spirit that allows

people to approach

her in conversation

Celeste Bethea has a

long list of accom-

plishments in assist-

ing other organiza-

tions with growth

Her clients list consist

of working with DJ

Unk on Crush The

Stage Dance Comple-

tion Local Rap Artist

CDH South Carolina

Music Conference in

Washington DC Stop

Domestic Violence

Campaigns The Ra-

ven Magwood Show

Goodwill Event with

Chef Jason Ellis and

others You can con-

tact Celeste on Face-

book for more details

Review her partner-

ships below

Singer Lo Stanton

DJ Unk Celeste

Celeste Jenny Dial B937 Staff

SCMC in Washington DC Natasha Kerns Memorial

Real Men Against Domestic

Violence

Celebrity Chef Jason Ellis

Diosa and Celeste The Raven Magwood Show Comedian Big O

Artist Jarad Emerson

DESTINY 5

Q1 Where do you live and where are you origi-

nally from

A1 I was born in California but raised in Wash-

ington State since I was 2 years old I‟ve spent

most of my time in the Olympia area

Q2 What are your Career Choices Passion and

Purpose in life

A2 Currently I work two jobs one as a Crisis Ser-

vices Technician and the other as a Psychiatric

Child Care Counselor

As a Crisis Services Technician I work with men-

tal health and chemical dependency patients com-

ing into the ER for services assist in social services

resources for patients as well as assisting families

of Codes and Traumas in the event that a loved one

is in serious or a potentially life-threatening condi-

tion I‟m also one of the Management of Aggres-

sive Behavior (MOAB) trainers for hospital staff

As a Psychiatric Child Care Counselor I work in a

long-term inpatient psychiatric unit for kids aged 6-

17 most having been through severe physical

sexual or emotional abuse By providing situational

counseling throughout the children‟s daily routines

we are able to help them learn how to care for

themselves successfully through problem solving

and building social skills Irsquove chosen this field be-

cause mental health has somewhat been put on the

back burner and with the changes in economy and

the development of a highly technological and fast-

paced society there has been increased stress and

mental health concerns along with decreased re-

sources for those needing services Children have

been highly affected by this with the lack of needed

time and attention they receive from adults and it

will continue to be a growing concern which is why

I choose to stay in the field I also provide respite

care on occasion for my brother‟s family with the

girls he has in his care My heart really lies with

the children who are our future and if I can have a

positive influence on even one of the children Irsquove

worked with itrsquos worth it to me

Q3 Are you married and do you have any chil-

dren

A3 I am not married and do not have any children

but I have plenty of nieces and nephews whose

lives I stay active in as much as possible I started

snowboarding this past winter which will definitely

always have a place in my heart from now on

Therersquos a sense of freedom being on top of the

mountain However I love warm sunny weather

and have enjoyed each place I‟ve traveled to for

different reasons My favorite would have to be the

Dominican Republic It‟s a beautiful place and

maybe a spot for a vacation home in the future

I‟ve also visited Florida and more recently South

Carolina which very well could be my new home

by the end of the year I love the atmosphere

Stephanie Nunezgil Giving her life to others as A

Crisis Services Technician amp

Psychiatric Child Care

DESTINY 6

Q4 What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you

practice to get motivated every morning

A4 As far as motivation goes there are several

things that get me up and going every day There is

nothing specific that I do on a regular basis but I

remind myself that there are things I want to ac-

complish and I will do it for myself because there is

no one else that can make it happen for me I use a

lot of positive self-talk in order to keep in mind the

things that I have been and will continue working

toward for my future including advancing in my

career buying a house and traveling I have faith

in myself because I am the one that can make a dif-

ference

Q5 Where did you attend college and what are

your future goals

A5 My career journey started at South Puget

Sound Community College in Olympia WA with

my Associate of

Arts in 2001 and

then I transferred

to The Evergreen

State College in

2004 and gradu-

ated with my

Bachelor of Arts

with an emphasis

in Education in

2006 In that time

I also completed

my Child Develop-

ment Associate

Since then I have

taken extra courses

in business and

currently continuing with a course in Forensic Psy-

chology which I may pursue later to obtain a PHD

I am currently looking into an Occupational

Therapy Assistant program and possibly a Masters

in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics

and war veterans with PTSD One of my goals has

always been to be independent In order to accom-

plish this I continuously look for new learning op-

portunities and experiences so that I can continue to

progress forward in life I was the first in my fam-

ily to graduate from college in which I am very

proud My determination comes from me con-

stantly seeking new knowledge

Q6 Destiny Magazine is for all Women what en-

couraging words would you say our readers

A6 I would have to tell other women to take every

opportunity that comes available and use the re-

sources available to better yourself daily Take

time for yourself Always try to find a positive in

every situation even if it seems impossible just use

it as a learning experience Set goals and standards

for yourself so that you are leading life with a pur-

pose and a sense of accomplishment It is an amaz-

ing feeling to know that you have put yourself on a

pedestal that makes you proud of you I have vol-

unteered for the Washington Reading Corps for

children walked for the March of Dimes donated

to a local food drive for homeless teenagers and

donated gifts for children at Christmas time

Q7 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivates you on your journey

A7 My family has been a big part of who I am

right now my mom and dad brothers and sisters

What continues to keep

me going are all my

nieces and nephews as

well as all of the other

children I ever have or

ever will care for be-

cause I want them to

have a positive role

model someone they

can go to with no limi-

tations on what the chil-

dren can do or who they

can become

TRAINED TO HELP OTHER

DESTINY 7

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN

CO-FOUNDERS

Toni Clark Melanony Parker

These two together are a force to reckon

with in Greenville SC Both coming together on

a common cause that would allow children to live

in a safer environment Researching and devel-

oping resources that will protect the children on a

daily basis is a big goal for the organization De-

fenders For Children has built a strong bridge for

communities and volunteers to bring action to the

table Toni and Melanony are in it for the protec-

tion of the children Defenders for Children is

a non-profit organization in Greenville SC

whose goals are to address the growing problem

of child abuse and stop the violent attacks against

defenseless children The organization has

teamed up with local organizations that share a

similar goal to protect the children Children are

innocent kids that rely on others for protection

support love and daily necessities We as hu-

mans are put on this earth to always take care of

our children Defenders for children are making

a difference in the community to help do just

that

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN has put to-

gether several program campaigns that are geared

towards raising funds and putting children of

abuse in a safer zone Countless hours of hard

work and dedication has allowed the organiza-

tions to make great progress in the Upstate They

have joined forces with local churches busi-

nesses individuals and children organizations

For a full list of THE DEFENDERS in the com-

munity that give time and love to the organization

go to wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

The Blue Ribbon was one of the first cam-

paigns that the

o r g a n i z a t i o n

created to raise

funds and fight

for abused and

neglected chil-

dren in the Up-

state The cam-

p a i g n w a s

launched in

April 2011 in

honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

wwwchildwelfaregov The Blue Ribbon Cam-

paign allowed people to form teams to sell and

wear Blue Ribbons throughout the Upstate With

the participation of small and large businesses

social and religious groups and individuals from

the community the campaign distributed over

seven thousand ribbons in Greenville County

ldquoThe Blue Ribbon Campaign speaks out to all the

victims the children that are currently being hurt

and the adults who have live through itrdquo For de-

tails on how you can get involved for next years

c a m p a i g n p l e a s e v i s i t w e b s i t e

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg today Volun-

teers businesses and the Upstate community

were contributors of the campaigns success

Coming together as a whole will increase num-

bers for next year campaigns

DESTINY 8

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

ADVERTISEMENT

We Permanently Remove

Our state of the art software tracking system gives our referring partners access to up-to-

date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

sults than most companies because we have a staff that makes sure these items are re-

turned so we get the maximum amount of disputesdeletions donrsquot oversell our product

No credit repair company can guarantee to remove all items

Customer service is what we hang our hat on We are in the office 800 to 500 Central

Time Monday through Friday You can call TRWrsquos corporate office and speak to a live

experienced representative that will take care of you and treat you with the respect that

you deserve Serious inquiries only please

We not only repair your credit we repair your life clcreditrestorationyahoocom

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DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

Q1 Where do you live and where are you origi-

nally from

A1 I was born in California but raised in Wash-

ington State since I was 2 years old I‟ve spent

most of my time in the Olympia area

Q2 What are your Career Choices Passion and

Purpose in life

A2 Currently I work two jobs one as a Crisis Ser-

vices Technician and the other as a Psychiatric

Child Care Counselor

As a Crisis Services Technician I work with men-

tal health and chemical dependency patients com-

ing into the ER for services assist in social services

resources for patients as well as assisting families

of Codes and Traumas in the event that a loved one

is in serious or a potentially life-threatening condi-

tion I‟m also one of the Management of Aggres-

sive Behavior (MOAB) trainers for hospital staff

As a Psychiatric Child Care Counselor I work in a

long-term inpatient psychiatric unit for kids aged 6-

17 most having been through severe physical

sexual or emotional abuse By providing situational

counseling throughout the children‟s daily routines

we are able to help them learn how to care for

themselves successfully through problem solving

and building social skills Irsquove chosen this field be-

cause mental health has somewhat been put on the

back burner and with the changes in economy and

the development of a highly technological and fast-

paced society there has been increased stress and

mental health concerns along with decreased re-

sources for those needing services Children have

been highly affected by this with the lack of needed

time and attention they receive from adults and it

will continue to be a growing concern which is why

I choose to stay in the field I also provide respite

care on occasion for my brother‟s family with the

girls he has in his care My heart really lies with

the children who are our future and if I can have a

positive influence on even one of the children Irsquove

worked with itrsquos worth it to me

Q3 Are you married and do you have any chil-

dren

A3 I am not married and do not have any children

but I have plenty of nieces and nephews whose

lives I stay active in as much as possible I started

snowboarding this past winter which will definitely

always have a place in my heart from now on

Therersquos a sense of freedom being on top of the

mountain However I love warm sunny weather

and have enjoyed each place I‟ve traveled to for

different reasons My favorite would have to be the

Dominican Republic It‟s a beautiful place and

maybe a spot for a vacation home in the future

I‟ve also visited Florida and more recently South

Carolina which very well could be my new home

by the end of the year I love the atmosphere

Stephanie Nunezgil Giving her life to others as A

Crisis Services Technician amp

Psychiatric Child Care

DESTINY 6

Q4 What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you

practice to get motivated every morning

A4 As far as motivation goes there are several

things that get me up and going every day There is

nothing specific that I do on a regular basis but I

remind myself that there are things I want to ac-

complish and I will do it for myself because there is

no one else that can make it happen for me I use a

lot of positive self-talk in order to keep in mind the

things that I have been and will continue working

toward for my future including advancing in my

career buying a house and traveling I have faith

in myself because I am the one that can make a dif-

ference

Q5 Where did you attend college and what are

your future goals

A5 My career journey started at South Puget

Sound Community College in Olympia WA with

my Associate of

Arts in 2001 and

then I transferred

to The Evergreen

State College in

2004 and gradu-

ated with my

Bachelor of Arts

with an emphasis

in Education in

2006 In that time

I also completed

my Child Develop-

ment Associate

Since then I have

taken extra courses

in business and

currently continuing with a course in Forensic Psy-

chology which I may pursue later to obtain a PHD

I am currently looking into an Occupational

Therapy Assistant program and possibly a Masters

in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics

and war veterans with PTSD One of my goals has

always been to be independent In order to accom-

plish this I continuously look for new learning op-

portunities and experiences so that I can continue to

progress forward in life I was the first in my fam-

ily to graduate from college in which I am very

proud My determination comes from me con-

stantly seeking new knowledge

Q6 Destiny Magazine is for all Women what en-

couraging words would you say our readers

A6 I would have to tell other women to take every

opportunity that comes available and use the re-

sources available to better yourself daily Take

time for yourself Always try to find a positive in

every situation even if it seems impossible just use

it as a learning experience Set goals and standards

for yourself so that you are leading life with a pur-

pose and a sense of accomplishment It is an amaz-

ing feeling to know that you have put yourself on a

pedestal that makes you proud of you I have vol-

unteered for the Washington Reading Corps for

children walked for the March of Dimes donated

to a local food drive for homeless teenagers and

donated gifts for children at Christmas time

Q7 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivates you on your journey

A7 My family has been a big part of who I am

right now my mom and dad brothers and sisters

What continues to keep

me going are all my

nieces and nephews as

well as all of the other

children I ever have or

ever will care for be-

cause I want them to

have a positive role

model someone they

can go to with no limi-

tations on what the chil-

dren can do or who they

can become

TRAINED TO HELP OTHER

DESTINY 7

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN

CO-FOUNDERS

Toni Clark Melanony Parker

These two together are a force to reckon

with in Greenville SC Both coming together on

a common cause that would allow children to live

in a safer environment Researching and devel-

oping resources that will protect the children on a

daily basis is a big goal for the organization De-

fenders For Children has built a strong bridge for

communities and volunteers to bring action to the

table Toni and Melanony are in it for the protec-

tion of the children Defenders for Children is

a non-profit organization in Greenville SC

whose goals are to address the growing problem

of child abuse and stop the violent attacks against

defenseless children The organization has

teamed up with local organizations that share a

similar goal to protect the children Children are

innocent kids that rely on others for protection

support love and daily necessities We as hu-

mans are put on this earth to always take care of

our children Defenders for children are making

a difference in the community to help do just

that

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN has put to-

gether several program campaigns that are geared

towards raising funds and putting children of

abuse in a safer zone Countless hours of hard

work and dedication has allowed the organiza-

tions to make great progress in the Upstate They

have joined forces with local churches busi-

nesses individuals and children organizations

For a full list of THE DEFENDERS in the com-

munity that give time and love to the organization

go to wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

The Blue Ribbon was one of the first cam-

paigns that the

o r g a n i z a t i o n

created to raise

funds and fight

for abused and

neglected chil-

dren in the Up-

state The cam-

p a i g n w a s

launched in

April 2011 in

honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

wwwchildwelfaregov The Blue Ribbon Cam-

paign allowed people to form teams to sell and

wear Blue Ribbons throughout the Upstate With

the participation of small and large businesses

social and religious groups and individuals from

the community the campaign distributed over

seven thousand ribbons in Greenville County

ldquoThe Blue Ribbon Campaign speaks out to all the

victims the children that are currently being hurt

and the adults who have live through itrdquo For de-

tails on how you can get involved for next years

c a m p a i g n p l e a s e v i s i t w e b s i t e

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg today Volun-

teers businesses and the Upstate community

were contributors of the campaigns success

Coming together as a whole will increase num-

bers for next year campaigns

DESTINY 8

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

ADVERTISEMENT

We Permanently Remove

Our state of the art software tracking system gives our referring partners access to up-to-

date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

sults than most companies because we have a staff that makes sure these items are re-

turned so we get the maximum amount of disputesdeletions donrsquot oversell our product

No credit repair company can guarantee to remove all items

Customer service is what we hang our hat on We are in the office 800 to 500 Central

Time Monday through Friday You can call TRWrsquos corporate office and speak to a live

experienced representative that will take care of you and treat you with the respect that

you deserve Serious inquiries only please

We not only repair your credit we repair your life clcreditrestorationyahoocom

Bankruptcies Tax Liens Civil Liens

Foreclosures Slow Pays No Pays

Repossessions Student Loans Charge Offs

Incomplete Info Incorrect Info Out of Date Info

THE CRAIG LEWIS BAND ATLANTArsquoS FINEST RampB SINGERS Download single from ITUNES TODAY

Facebookcom

DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

Q4 What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you

practice to get motivated every morning

A4 As far as motivation goes there are several

things that get me up and going every day There is

nothing specific that I do on a regular basis but I

remind myself that there are things I want to ac-

complish and I will do it for myself because there is

no one else that can make it happen for me I use a

lot of positive self-talk in order to keep in mind the

things that I have been and will continue working

toward for my future including advancing in my

career buying a house and traveling I have faith

in myself because I am the one that can make a dif-

ference

Q5 Where did you attend college and what are

your future goals

A5 My career journey started at South Puget

Sound Community College in Olympia WA with

my Associate of

Arts in 2001 and

then I transferred

to The Evergreen

State College in

2004 and gradu-

ated with my

Bachelor of Arts

with an emphasis

in Education in

2006 In that time

I also completed

my Child Develop-

ment Associate

Since then I have

taken extra courses

in business and

currently continuing with a course in Forensic Psy-

chology which I may pursue later to obtain a PHD

I am currently looking into an Occupational

Therapy Assistant program and possibly a Masters

in Occupational Therapy with a focus on pediatrics

and war veterans with PTSD One of my goals has

always been to be independent In order to accom-

plish this I continuously look for new learning op-

portunities and experiences so that I can continue to

progress forward in life I was the first in my fam-

ily to graduate from college in which I am very

proud My determination comes from me con-

stantly seeking new knowledge

Q6 Destiny Magazine is for all Women what en-

couraging words would you say our readers

A6 I would have to tell other women to take every

opportunity that comes available and use the re-

sources available to better yourself daily Take

time for yourself Always try to find a positive in

every situation even if it seems impossible just use

it as a learning experience Set goals and standards

for yourself so that you are leading life with a pur-

pose and a sense of accomplishment It is an amaz-

ing feeling to know that you have put yourself on a

pedestal that makes you proud of you I have vol-

unteered for the Washington Reading Corps for

children walked for the March of Dimes donated

to a local food drive for homeless teenagers and

donated gifts for children at Christmas time

Q7 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivates you on your journey

A7 My family has been a big part of who I am

right now my mom and dad brothers and sisters

What continues to keep

me going are all my

nieces and nephews as

well as all of the other

children I ever have or

ever will care for be-

cause I want them to

have a positive role

model someone they

can go to with no limi-

tations on what the chil-

dren can do or who they

can become

TRAINED TO HELP OTHER

DESTINY 7

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN

CO-FOUNDERS

Toni Clark Melanony Parker

These two together are a force to reckon

with in Greenville SC Both coming together on

a common cause that would allow children to live

in a safer environment Researching and devel-

oping resources that will protect the children on a

daily basis is a big goal for the organization De-

fenders For Children has built a strong bridge for

communities and volunteers to bring action to the

table Toni and Melanony are in it for the protec-

tion of the children Defenders for Children is

a non-profit organization in Greenville SC

whose goals are to address the growing problem

of child abuse and stop the violent attacks against

defenseless children The organization has

teamed up with local organizations that share a

similar goal to protect the children Children are

innocent kids that rely on others for protection

support love and daily necessities We as hu-

mans are put on this earth to always take care of

our children Defenders for children are making

a difference in the community to help do just

that

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN has put to-

gether several program campaigns that are geared

towards raising funds and putting children of

abuse in a safer zone Countless hours of hard

work and dedication has allowed the organiza-

tions to make great progress in the Upstate They

have joined forces with local churches busi-

nesses individuals and children organizations

For a full list of THE DEFENDERS in the com-

munity that give time and love to the organization

go to wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

The Blue Ribbon was one of the first cam-

paigns that the

o r g a n i z a t i o n

created to raise

funds and fight

for abused and

neglected chil-

dren in the Up-

state The cam-

p a i g n w a s

launched in

April 2011 in

honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

wwwchildwelfaregov The Blue Ribbon Cam-

paign allowed people to form teams to sell and

wear Blue Ribbons throughout the Upstate With

the participation of small and large businesses

social and religious groups and individuals from

the community the campaign distributed over

seven thousand ribbons in Greenville County

ldquoThe Blue Ribbon Campaign speaks out to all the

victims the children that are currently being hurt

and the adults who have live through itrdquo For de-

tails on how you can get involved for next years

c a m p a i g n p l e a s e v i s i t w e b s i t e

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg today Volun-

teers businesses and the Upstate community

were contributors of the campaigns success

Coming together as a whole will increase num-

bers for next year campaigns

DESTINY 8

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

ADVERTISEMENT

We Permanently Remove

Our state of the art software tracking system gives our referring partners access to up-to-

date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

sults than most companies because we have a staff that makes sure these items are re-

turned so we get the maximum amount of disputesdeletions donrsquot oversell our product

No credit repair company can guarantee to remove all items

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DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN

CO-FOUNDERS

Toni Clark Melanony Parker

These two together are a force to reckon

with in Greenville SC Both coming together on

a common cause that would allow children to live

in a safer environment Researching and devel-

oping resources that will protect the children on a

daily basis is a big goal for the organization De-

fenders For Children has built a strong bridge for

communities and volunteers to bring action to the

table Toni and Melanony are in it for the protec-

tion of the children Defenders for Children is

a non-profit organization in Greenville SC

whose goals are to address the growing problem

of child abuse and stop the violent attacks against

defenseless children The organization has

teamed up with local organizations that share a

similar goal to protect the children Children are

innocent kids that rely on others for protection

support love and daily necessities We as hu-

mans are put on this earth to always take care of

our children Defenders for children are making

a difference in the community to help do just

that

DEFENDERS FOR CHILDREN has put to-

gether several program campaigns that are geared

towards raising funds and putting children of

abuse in a safer zone Countless hours of hard

work and dedication has allowed the organiza-

tions to make great progress in the Upstate They

have joined forces with local churches busi-

nesses individuals and children organizations

For a full list of THE DEFENDERS in the com-

munity that give time and love to the organization

go to wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

The Blue Ribbon was one of the first cam-

paigns that the

o r g a n i z a t i o n

created to raise

funds and fight

for abused and

neglected chil-

dren in the Up-

state The cam-

p a i g n w a s

launched in

April 2011 in

honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month

wwwchildwelfaregov The Blue Ribbon Cam-

paign allowed people to form teams to sell and

wear Blue Ribbons throughout the Upstate With

the participation of small and large businesses

social and religious groups and individuals from

the community the campaign distributed over

seven thousand ribbons in Greenville County

ldquoThe Blue Ribbon Campaign speaks out to all the

victims the children that are currently being hurt

and the adults who have live through itrdquo For de-

tails on how you can get involved for next years

c a m p a i g n p l e a s e v i s i t w e b s i t e

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg today Volun-

teers businesses and the Upstate community

were contributors of the campaigns success

Coming together as a whole will increase num-

bers for next year campaigns

DESTINY 8

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

ADVERTISEMENT

We Permanently Remove

Our state of the art software tracking system gives our referring partners access to up-to-

date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

sults than most companies because we have a staff that makes sure these items are re-

turned so we get the maximum amount of disputesdeletions donrsquot oversell our product

No credit repair company can guarantee to remove all items

Customer service is what we hang our hat on We are in the office 800 to 500 Central

Time Monday through Friday You can call TRWrsquos corporate office and speak to a live

experienced representative that will take care of you and treat you with the respect that

you deserve Serious inquiries only please

We not only repair your credit we repair your life clcreditrestorationyahoocom

Bankruptcies Tax Liens Civil Liens

Foreclosures Slow Pays No Pays

Repossessions Student Loans Charge Offs

Incomplete Info Incorrect Info Out of Date Info

THE CRAIG LEWIS BAND ATLANTArsquoS FINEST RampB SINGERS Download single from ITUNES TODAY

Facebookcom

DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

NON-PROFIT CHARITIES

The Blankets of Hope Program was

created by Defenders for Children to give to an

abused child as a comforting object when they are

feeling scared and alone Something that the chil-

dren can hold on to while going through such a

bad time in their lives Blankets of Hope ldquoDrop

Inrdquo Parties were hosted all over the Upstate

Communities are coming together with scissors

ready to simply cut and tie knots to create a beau-

tiful blanket for an abused child The wonderful

volunteers are from youth groups churches busi-

nesses and organizations that are giving an abuse

child a ldquoGift of Loverdquo that they can hold on to for

comfort All blankets are distributed to the child

by their assigned Guardian Ad Litem Volunteers

of Guardian Ad Litem are put in place by the court

system to watch over the abused children and keep

them out of any type of abused situations For

more details about Guardian Ad Litem or to vol-

unteer go to website wwwgreenvillescgalorg

Other Organizations have come together as a

resource to support Defenders for Children‟s ef-

forts on ldquoBreaking the cycle of Abuserdquo is located

on Defenders for Children website To find loca-

tions that are hosting Blankets For Hope

Drop In Parties please visit

wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteers are always needed to assist with

Defenders for Children Programs growth and visi-

bility in the communities Some of the volunteers

have worked on cam-

paigns for the organi-

zation Stephanie

DraytonMrs Todays

American Woman

Winner loves to vol-

unteer for the organi-

zation and worked on

The Blue Ribbon

Campaign Another

volunteer Angie Wort-

koetter a firm believer

in her faith family

and community also

assisted in The Blue

Ribbon Campaign

They both are dedi-

cated to the organiza-

tion and always help-

ing with a smiling face

and open heart More

volunteers are always

needed please go to

website for more de-

tails

For more details

on how you can get involved with

Defenders for Children please visit

website

Wwwdefendersforchildrenorg

W w w f a c e b o o k c o m

defendersforchildren

Facebook Toni Clark or

Melanony Parker

Email tonidefendersforchildrenorg

malanonydefendersforchildrenorg

Volunteer Angie Wortkoetter

Volunter Stephanie Drayton

DESTINY 9

ADVERTISEMENT

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date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

sults than most companies because we have a staff that makes sure these items are re-

turned so we get the maximum amount of disputesdeletions donrsquot oversell our product

No credit repair company can guarantee to remove all items

Customer service is what we hang our hat on We are in the office 800 to 500 Central

Time Monday through Friday You can call TRWrsquos corporate office and speak to a live

experienced representative that will take care of you and treat you with the respect that

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DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

ADVERTISEMENT

We Permanently Remove

Our state of the art software tracking system gives our referring partners access to up-to-

date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

sults than most companies because we have a staff that makes sure these items are re-

turned so we get the maximum amount of disputesdeletions donrsquot oversell our product

No credit repair company can guarantee to remove all items

Customer service is what we hang our hat on We are in the office 800 to 500 Central

Time Monday through Friday You can call TRWrsquos corporate office and speak to a live

experienced representative that will take care of you and treat you with the respect that

you deserve Serious inquiries only please

We not only repair your credit we repair your life clcreditrestorationyahoocom

Bankruptcies Tax Liens Civil Liens

Foreclosures Slow Pays No Pays

Repossessions Student Loans Charge Offs

Incomplete Info Incorrect Info Out of Date Info

THE CRAIG LEWIS BAND ATLANTArsquoS FINEST RampB SINGERS Download single from ITUNES TODAY

Facebookcom

DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

We Permanently Remove

Our state of the art software tracking system gives our referring partners access to up-to-

date information on their clients 24 hours a day 365 days a year

Most credit repair companies take your money and do nothing if you donrsquot do your part

and send all correspondence with the bureaus to the company in a timely manner We

stay in constant contact with you via email text phone and mail to make sure you send

this much needed information back Even if all credit repair companies could remove the

same amount of information off of the credit reports TRW would still receive better re-

sults than most companies because we have a staff that makes sure these items are re-

turned so we get the maximum amount of disputesdeletions donrsquot oversell our product

No credit repair company can guarantee to remove all items

Customer service is what we hang our hat on We are in the office 800 to 500 Central

Time Monday through Friday You can call TRWrsquos corporate office and speak to a live

experienced representative that will take care of you and treat you with the respect that

you deserve Serious inquiries only please

We not only repair your credit we repair your life clcreditrestorationyahoocom

Bankruptcies Tax Liens Civil Liens

Foreclosures Slow Pays No Pays

Repossessions Student Loans Charge Offs

Incomplete Info Incorrect Info Out of Date Info

THE CRAIG LEWIS BAND ATLANTArsquoS FINEST RampB SINGERS Download single from ITUNES TODAY

Facebookcom

DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

THE CRAIG LEWIS BAND ATLANTArsquoS FINEST RampB SINGERS Download single from ITUNES TODAY

Facebookcom

DESTINY MEN

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

Aliyah Aziza Lombard

known to most in the fashion world as AZIZA

catapulted herself into the fashion arena just four

short years ago when she decided after her 10 year

marriage ended that selling handbags from the

trunk of her car could no longer be a pastime activ-

ity and to turn her passion for fashion into a viable

business meant exercising her faith in a big way

From the trunk of her car to owning two

Women‟s boutiques in just two short years

(Azizarsquos lsquoShersquos Gotta Have Itrsquo boutique in Stone

Mountain Georgia and Azizarsquos World Boutique

Couture in Roswell Georgia) Aziza‟s passion and

entrepreneurial spirit gave rise to the inception of

her first clothing line in the Fall of 2009 when she

launched her line Fashions by Aziza

A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta and a

student of transpersonal psychology (spiritual psy-

chology) Aziza‟s passion for fashion and her pas-

sion for people infused in her the need to identify

her place and purpose in her newfound career that

strayed so far from what she had done previously in

her life

For over 10 years Aziza owned and operated per-

sonal care homes that catered to the elderly dis-

abled homeless battered women mentally ill and

recovering substance abuse populations She owned

and operated a children‟s group home in Troy Ala-

bama where she also dedicated herself to the educa-

tion of children through her virtues character and

esteem building classes offered to the children and

youth in her community

Now after so many years of community service

and community building to embark on a career en-

deavor that would not seemingly embody the ser-

vice to humanity that she was so entrenched in

seemed somewhat shallow and mundane to her and

she grappled with the whole idea of how she would

incorporate her philanthropic values into what

seemed so superficial at first sight

Aziza decided in aligning with purpose her pas-

sion for helping people and fulfilling the need to

serve would unfold organically and the natural

process of transparency and authenticity in motion

and exhibiting faith while sharing the truth of who

she is would allow her to demonstrate her power

and purpose

When asked ldquowhat is your passionrdquo Aziza‟s

replies ldquoto empower inspire encourage and

enlighten women And to be the possibility of

powerful meaningful life changing connections

every dayrdquo She then shares her daily affirmation

with passion in her eyes ldquoEveryone I meet is a

blessing to me and I am a blessing to them I see

the face of God in everyone I meet and we are

whole we are healed and we are overjoyedrdquo

Moved in the moment her expressed passion led

her to reveal the many miracles that occurred in

that little boutique in Stone Mountain Georgia

The prayer circle the praise and worship the spiri-

tual transformations How one woman anointed her

place with water she held onto for years from the

holy land and another who anointed the walls from

back to front with oil How the pastors and minis-

ters and prophetesses and blessed souls that pour

into that place every day attest to the anointing in

that place and the spirit of love and peace that

dwells there Yes there is no doubt that Aziza

found her place and purpose amongst the handbags

DESTINY 14

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

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Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

FASHION

she shares ldquothis is not really about the clothes or

the shoes or jewelry or any of that Yes this is a

business and I am here to thrive and prosper but

what it‟s really about for me on a deeper level is

activating spirit to empower these beautiful women

I come in contact with every day to be their best

selves and to participate in anyway they can in

transforming the planet through their own self

transformationrdquo ldquoI feel It‟s my duty and purpose

to relay that and to be an encourager and willing

vessel in that lofty endeavorrdquo

Aziza prides herself on customer service ldquoWe

pamper our customers with perfectionrdquo she says

Customer service is of the utmost importance and

in her four years of being in business she prides

herself on saying that her one unsatisfied customer

was not even a customer at all She was the recipi-

ent of a gift that she wanted to return that was aged

and for which she had no receipt

Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Gotta Have It‟ Boutique in Stone

Mountain and now her first franchised business in

Douglasville Georgia is a member boutique

where membership is initiated with a customer‟s

first purchase Through continued purchases and

the earning of points a membership card is

awarded which entitles customers to discounts and

incentives in the store Aziza‟s boutique which

was a formerly owned boutique for trendy young

women is now a women‟s boutique with a style

catering to the classy sexy funky chic and unique

women ranging in sizes from 3 petite to a women‟s

plus size 6x

Aziza shares her love for community and the

creative spirit by carrying the custom designed

jewelry and accessories of the creative and crafty

women in the community on consignment ldquoThis is

OUR store and I want people to feel as if they are

a part of the prosperity available to them hererdquo

All and all Aziza‟s bdquoShe‟s Got to Have It Bou-

tique‟ offers to the community and to its custom-

ers a special experience each and every time they

walk through the door Every one is treated and

greeted with a smile The staff is friendly and genu-

inely willing to serve And Aziza freely affirms that

each and every one who enters is truly there by di-

vine appointment

5994 MEMORIAL DR

Stone Mountain GA 30083

Wwwfacebookcom

Azizarsquos World of Fashion

DESTINY 15

Poetic Extraordinary Sarita ldquoSincererdquo Griggs Shares her

Soul

Q1 Where do you currently reside

A1 I currently live in Greenville SC but I‟m

originally from Moncks Corner SC which is right

outside of Charleston

Q2 What is your occupation and or Career

ChoicesPassion n Purpose in the Career Industry

A2 I currently am pursuing my spoken word art-

istry full time This is my passion and I intend to

make a career of it and tie it into motivational

speaking

Q3 Are you married

A3 I am currently single no children

Q4 What are some of your favorite VACATION

SPOTS or soon to become

A4 Vacation What is that I don‟t know the last

time I actually took a vacation It may be time for

me to actually look into that Then I could actually

answer this question I would like to visit the Carib-

bean and the Mediterranean Islands at some point

Q5 What Spiritual Beliefs or Other steps do you

practice to get motivated every morning

A5 I grew up in the church My father is a minis-

ter so I have a strong belief in God I believe in the

power of prayer I can be honest in saying that I

don‟t pray as often as I should but aren‟t we all

works in progress I‟m praying more and not just

when I need something but sometimes just to say

thank you My life could be in so much more tur-

moil but it‟s not and I‟m excited to see what new

blessings God has in store for me

Q6 Where did you Go to college and what are your

future Goals

A6 The infamous college questionhellipI am almost a

career student at this point I have attended Furman

University in Greenville SC Trident Technical

College in North Charleston SC and the Univer-

sity of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg SC

I have lived a lot during those years and made

plenty of not so good decisions However I will be

returning to school in the fall to complete my last

15 credit hours to FINALLY get my undergraduate

degree I am a businesscommunications major and

will use my education to further my goal of be-

coming a motivational speaker I am currently

working on my first spoken word CD and have

plans for a poetry book to be released later on this

year

DESTINY 18

Q7 Since

D e s t i n y

Magazine

i s f o r

Women as

a

woman

What en-

couraging

words would you say to women ON HOW to fol-

low their passion in life and fulfill their PUR-

POSE

A7 I would say to LIVE donrsquot just exist but

live Take the time to learn yourself and embrace

your passion We often spend so much time focus-

ing on pleasing others first that we never find the

time to do what makes us happy Once you figure

out what your passion is educate yourself on how

to excel in that area Take classes read books at-

tend seminars meet and network with others who

are doing the same thing successfully If you can

find a way to roll your job and passion into the

same thing that‟s even better

Q8 What do you think about women running for

President and do you think that the world is ready

A8 I think that if a woman is qualified and has

the best interest of the nation at heart she should

follow her dream and run for office if that‟s what

she wants to do I also think that sometimes the

best way to prepare the world for what‟s in store is

to just do it Sometimes you can‟t wait for people

to be ready but do you and then they will have to

acclimate themselves

Q9 Since I love to cook and eat gourmet food

What is your favorite food and type of restaurant

A9 I am developing a love of cooking but its

slow going since I‟m on the road a lot I love Ital-

ian food the more pasta and cheese the better but

my absolute favorite food is sushi There are so

many different flavor combinations and textureshellip

it‟s always something new If you haven‟t tried it

you‟re missing out

Q10 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivated

you on your jour-

ney

A10 I am one of

four children I

have two brothers

and a sister Family

is a big thing for

me and I wouldn‟t

be half the woman I

am without their

support My par-

ents my siblings

and my extended

family(they know

who they are) have

spoken life into me and I am grateful for every-

thing they do for me And since my journey is not

over I‟m looking forward to new milestones and

accomplishments and being able to share them

with my loved ones

POET

CAMEREN ldquoOLDSOULrdquo JONES for bookings email domjones30yahoocom

POETRY

DESTINY 19

Sarita ndashnndash Tameka Dirton

Sarita ndashnndash RampB Artist Avant

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Q7 Since

D e s t i n y

Magazine

i s f o r

Women as

a

woman

What en-

couraging

words would you say to women ON HOW to fol-

low their passion in life and fulfill their PUR-

POSE

A7 I would say to LIVE donrsquot just exist but

live Take the time to learn yourself and embrace

your passion We often spend so much time focus-

ing on pleasing others first that we never find the

time to do what makes us happy Once you figure

out what your passion is educate yourself on how

to excel in that area Take classes read books at-

tend seminars meet and network with others who

are doing the same thing successfully If you can

find a way to roll your job and passion into the

same thing that‟s even better

Q8 What do you think about women running for

President and do you think that the world is ready

A8 I think that if a woman is qualified and has

the best interest of the nation at heart she should

follow her dream and run for office if that‟s what

she wants to do I also think that sometimes the

best way to prepare the world for what‟s in store is

to just do it Sometimes you can‟t wait for people

to be ready but do you and then they will have to

acclimate themselves

Q9 Since I love to cook and eat gourmet food

What is your favorite food and type of restaurant

A9 I am developing a love of cooking but its

slow going since I‟m on the road a lot I love Ital-

ian food the more pasta and cheese the better but

my absolute favorite food is sushi There are so

many different flavor combinations and textureshellip

it‟s always something new If you haven‟t tried it

you‟re missing out

Q10 Do you have any siblings Or do you have

other family members that you would like to men-

tion that motivated

you on your jour-

ney

A10 I am one of

four children I

have two brothers

and a sister Family

is a big thing for

me and I wouldn‟t

be half the woman I

am without their

support My par-

ents my siblings

and my extended

family(they know

who they are) have

spoken life into me and I am grateful for every-

thing they do for me And since my journey is not

over I‟m looking forward to new milestones and

accomplishments and being able to share them

with my loved ones

POET

CAMEREN ldquoOLDSOULrdquo JONES for bookings email domjones30yahoocom

POETRY

DESTINY 19

Sarita ndashnndash Tameka Dirton

Sarita ndashnndash RampB Artist Avant

Wwwtwittercomvoemarketing

Wwwtwittercomvoemarketing