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WRITERS ASIAH WILLIAMS

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!See it’s more simple than you may think, but being a POWER HOUSE isn’t really about the $$$$$$ in your wallet. I’m not the richest person or close to it; however I am a force. A FORCE to be HEARD! My Powerhouse within allows me to Build, Create, and Produce a magnificent entity that allows artist of all types to show the public just how bright they can shine! !My Power House doesn’t just talk, but my Power House backs it up! Be a Power House and don’t just Dream Big but be Big by making your dream a Reality. This issue salutes some people who did! !

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Jamal Munnerlyn is a media mogul already in the making. He Is the CEO/Owner of Roscoe Stanley Productions. Roscoe Stanley you say? The company was not affectionately named after a great-uncle as one might think but actually Munnerlyn’s first dog. He got the pup in Houston so Munnerlyn decided he needed a Southern sounding name. Because Roscoe was an English springer spaniel, Munnerlyn added Stanley to make the moniker sound a little more refined. Speaking of refined, Jamal Munnerlyn

has been groomed for the entertainment industry since he was five-years-old as an extra on the classic television show, “The Greatest American Hero.” His mother is a producer and he has since forged a name for himself and his company. He is experienced in strategic planning and video content production on a global level. Munnerlyn was a leading executive during the evolution of digital video media and has produced over 7.000 original content pieces and webisodes for top brand partners; and broadcast/digital distribution networks that include SpinMedia Group, WAPA TV,Hemisphere TV, Vibe Magazine, SPIKE TV, NBC Universal, TV-ONE, AOL, DailyMotion, YouTube, Ford,Toyota, Nike, ARMY, Sonos, Def Jam, United Way and Microsoft. Whew!!!Anyone can find all of that information on most of his social media. What many people may not know is that Jamal Munnerlyn was so hungry to learn as much as he could about the industry, he started out assisting in preparing and serving meals with craft services. He always looked at the big picture but didn’t fully appreciate the composition of it until he began working at Access Hollywood as a production assistant.!

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Munnerlyn had gained quite a few credits at this point and thought his career had grown beyond the!position. But he took it for the experience and had no intent on becoming comfortable in it. Within six!months of working for Access, he was given the opportunity to be a segment producer for the weekend edition. Munnerlyn was not ready to fill it so Supervising Producer Ryan Patterson got him a shot at becoming Post Production Coordinator. A gesture Munnerlyn says he's forever grateful for. Munnerlyn admires the people who put together shows some might call gossip or paparazzi television. The experience taught him what it really means to be a producer. The level of work that goes into it can’t be lauded enough and the producers are outstanding at what they do. He admires them quite a bit.

Being of Puerto Rican descent, Munnerlyn is passionate about his current slate of bilingual content he is creating. He is starting an online network of programming targeting the multicultural, Latino, and general market landscape. The project is expected to launch mid-2015. Munnerlyn has crossed from film,television, and digital in many languages and this has allowed him to get to a lot of people. He is also currently working on a project for Ebony Magazine that will feature some notable talent. He can’t talk much about it yet but guarantees “It is going to be hot!”

!Munnerlyn is working diligently towards filling the shoes of some affluent individuals in media including his role models, Dick Clark, Don Cornelius, and Ken Ehrlich just to name a few. If anyone is thinking they can take that walk with him, they need to understand they’re not only going to be working for him but working for the client and the client’s audience. They have to understand the content they’re making but more importantly they cannot force their own ideas or agendas but really listen to the audience. He is someone that can deliver and he gets things done way ahead of schedule.!!You don’t have to be worth a billion dollars to be a Powerhouse but great work ethics are assuredly the building blocks to becoming one.!!!!!!

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FAIRY GLAM MOTHERGrowing weary of those too-good-to-be true Cinderella-esque stories that every little princess around the world gushes on? Well, the real-life fairy “glam” mother is Ruby Polanco, who works her magic in the makeup industry. The cosmetic connoisseur is a celebrity makeup-artist and the president of Ruby Makeup Academy. She founded the

school with the full intention of helping millennials maximize their potential and become the next big thing in beauty. !! She more-than exceeded her expectations, maintaining three locations in Southern California that offer a wide range of courses from professional makeup to special effects. Her academies were dubbed #403 on the 500 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America by Inc. Magazine. In less than 10 years, she has quickly brought in some brow-raising numbers,grossing from $600,000 to 2.5 million. Contrary to popular belief, no one is handing out glass slippers. It wasn’t easy but Ruby forged her foot in the industry by first obtaining a business management degree. Though her educational background makes her unique, it's her drive and her passion that allowed her to fit into the shoes of success. !!The makeup maven has worked with everyone from Wale to Wiz Khalifa and continues to build a lengthy list of celebrity clientele. One super star she'd like to work her magic on is Nicki Minaj because the girl is so versatile. Because Ruby loves drama, she would be able to flex her creative muscle and freestyle on an already colorful canvas. She also really enjoys working with various skin tones. Whomever she works with, she always brings the wow factor without taking them too far out of their comfort zone. With her nifty network and remarkable reputation, she has afforded her academy graduates the

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!Though she has a soft spot for natural

beauty, this beauty is a beast when it comes to creating the perfect smoky eye. It’s one of her signature looks because it “compliments everyone.” If stranded on a lost island, she couldn’t survive without lipstick and mascara. Ruby believes these jewels are an essential and that they breathe life into long days. When the clock strikes midnight into 2015, Ruby Polanco will continue to manifest as an artist and let her brand flourish. Ruby has waived her magic lipstick wand to show the world dreams can come true and there really can be a happily ever after!

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When I implied and asked, what is being said about him is that he is a Model turned Director that has moved forward into producing, he kindly answered, “I’m mainly a Writer/Producer. I have acted in a couple of things to, but If I was to describe what I do …It would be Writer/Producer/Actor…All my friends call me “Slash”, (laughter) because I have so many slashes…I guess (Laughter)…I’m a Producer who writes films.” !TR: Who is Datari Turner? DT: If I could summarize just a little bit about who Datari Turner is I would say, ‘Datari Turner is a God-Fearing Christian, an Artist and a hard working black man that comes from very humble beginnings…who always counts his blessings and puts his family first…That’s who I would say Datari Turner is. !Before we ended the interview, I asked Datari Turner, ‘What does TIGHT ROPE mean to you?’ and he answered, “TIGHT ROPE to me…I LOVE the name a lot. It reflects life…Because in life you have to Walk a TIGHT ROPE pretty much all the time. As a Film Producer, I ask an actor to do a job…I’m expecting this actor to come to the set and kill it…deliver…Hopefully an Academy Award Winning Performance…but I don’t know what that person is dealing with that day…His partner could’ve left him; his mother could’ve died; he could’ve lost all his money in the Stock Market… You know I feel like we all have to Walk a TIGHT ROPE regardless of what is going on in our lives…We have to put our best foot forward. !I like the magazine! It is Black Owned. It was started by people who look like me…and I’M A BIG FAN!

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!MICHAEL WALTON!World Class Sprinter!Founder/CEO!Michael Walton Foundation!

!Michael   began   compe0ng   in   track   and   field   at   the   age   of   14.   He   excelled   at   the   sport   and  

developed  a  love  for  it,  the  disciplines  and  life  lessons  that  it  embodies.  His  accomplishments  in  track  and  field  as  an  elite  level  World  Class  Sprinter  have  garnered  interna0onal  acclaim.    !Michael   has   become   known   as   Genera0on   Y’s   Triple   Threat   as   he   exhibits   athle0c   prowess,  media  savvy  and  passion  for  inspiring  and  leading  youth  to  become  successfully  engaged  adults.    !As  a  graduate  of  the  University  of  Southern  California,  Michael  majored  in  Communica0ons.    He  has  u0lized  his  educa0on  and  culmina0on  of  life  experiences  to  drive  his  passion  around  his  work,  sport  and  personal  life.    He  has  trained  under  the  tutelage  of  Olympic  legend  Al  Joyner  for  over  10  years.    In  addi0on  to  being  featured  in  Under  Armour's  interna0onal  "Athlete's  Run"  campaign,  Michael  can  be  seen  in  television  commercials  and  on  media  outlets  throughout  the  United  States! !In  2002  he  formed  Michael  Walton  Founda0on  to  provide  posi0ve  outlets  and  opportuni0es  for  self-­‐development   for   youth   in   grades   6th   –   12th.   The   founda0on's   programs   have   primarily   served   the  Greater   Washington   D.C.   community   and   have   also   served   Milwaukee,   Wisconsin;   Bridgeport,  Connec0cut   and   Brasilia,   Brazil.     The   Founda0on   delivers   its   mission   by   offering   mo0va0onal  presenta0ons,  exchange  programs,  courses,  and  workshops  around  crea0ng  an  ac0onable  plan  based  on  awareness,  values,  reflec0on,  goal-­‐se_ng  and  planning.  This  is  done  within  the  context  of  career,  educa0on,  and  rela0onships.  !Having   serviced   over   157,000   youth   since   its   incep0on   the   founda0on   has   sustained   its   influence  through   key   rela0onships   with   high   profile   and   much   sought   aber   individuals.   These   role   models  con0nue   to   serve   with   Michael   as   champions   of   inspira0on   and   guidance   for   our   young   people  offering  pearls  of  wisdom,  programs  and  services.  

As   a   testament   of   its   work,   the   Founda0on   has   an   Annual   Gala   on   April   13th   which   was   also  proclaimed  Michael  Walton   Founda0on  Day   by   the  Mayor   of  Washington,   DC.   The   Founda0on   has  received   honors   from   Washington   D.C.   Congresswoman   Eleanor   Holmes   Norton   and   the   Prince  Georges  County  Council  (Maryland).     !

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ROCKMOND DUNBAR BY: ASIAH WILLIAMS

Beads of sweat gather in the crease of his forehead

while he bounces from toe to toe,shaking his hands and flicking his wrists. Behind him there is a clamorous crowd

of clappers who can’t control their screeching. It’s obvious in the center of the ring is where he belongs. !!

Ding! Ding! Ding! Glove to glove, Rockmond Dunbar has tapped into an array of roles throughout his career. You may have caught him breaking bad as Benjamin “C-Note” Franklin onPrison Break or maybe you were drawn in by his civil side in Sons of Anarchy. Whatever part that’s been thrown his way, he’s delivered a total knockout!!Rockmond received his training at Morehouse College. He discovered his calling early on when he came to terms with what he wanted to be. And at first glance, he fancied being a lawyer. A friend took notice that it wasn’t the law but the “acting” that he really seemed to like.From that point on, he placed all his energy into honing his craft. He then studied at the College of Santa Fe, one of the more prestigious theatre schools at the time. This school was the perfect two-piece combination to keep him on his toes. Not only was its theatre program ranked as one of the top ten, but it also catered to his learning disability as he is a classic dyslexic.

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formed a solid foundation for his future and acquired the necessary skills to ease the pain of his learning curves. Talk about beating the odds! He received a lot of work and was first introduced to the world with a role in the TV series Earth 2. Contrary to popular belief, it was good ole’ “Soul Food” that gave him the proper nourishment to thrive in his career. He really met his match when he played Kenny Chadway in 2000. Dunbar now relates closely to the devoted husband and father of three he played on the show as he is fully dedicate do his actual fairly new family.

That's what you call reality TV! As one of TV Guide's 50 SexiestStars of all time, he’s hardly shy about his appearance though he believes that sexy is more than meets the eye. He says that, “sexy is an attitude.”!!Throughout his many wins, the one-hitter-quitter has had to bob and weave to overcome many obstacles. He has caught

many cramps from lack of funding. The auspicious actor-producer finds it difficult to seek financial backing and support for the projects he wants to create. Overall, he believes it takes tenacity to survive in this business. He explains that the key to industry vitality is “living well within your means”. The “Mentalist” man strongly feels that when you step into this ring it’s an equally mental and physical thing. As he continues to lift the weights of the world, he grows hungry for more challenging roles. As grateful as he is for the strong male leads he’s had the opportunity to play, he longs for the one-of-a-kind role that will quench his thirst for diversity.

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There are several iconic figures he would be interested in portraying someday.

Indeed, he says he wouldn’t mind playing the rambunctious Red Fox or taking a

swing at the life of Motown media mogul, Barry Gordy. On screen he’s a force to be reckoned with, but he fights even harder for his family. He's madly in love

with the two leading ladies in his life. Just under a year ago, he and his wife Maya

welcomed their wonder of the world, Berkeley. Rockmond says, “I never knew I could love someone so much.” He’s always been very selective about the

roles he chooses, being !a father has motivated his selectivity even more. Outside of the ring, he dabbles in multiple creative mediums, from painting

to photography to sculpting. Artistic endeavors area gamble, but he seems to

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I’m placing all bets on the final round of The Game, in which Dunbar plays Pookie, Tasha Mack's sometime mysterious and misunderstood man. Last season left us pondering what would be next for the trippy triangle between the two and Rick Fox. Pookie has been a brash brotha with a sensitive side but I guess we will have to keep watching to see if he will also be a billy-bad-ass-baby-daddy. Though this season will be the last for Pookie, Rockmond Dunbar has a lot more fight left to give. The hardest part about being Rockmond is just simply being and taking the time to enjoy the euphoric sensation of his life. As tough as it is, he most certainly rocks the stadium and gives the people what they want. As a heavy-weight champion in this industry, he remains undefeated.

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!VOICES IN HER HEAD…Erin Fitzgerald is an LA based voice actor with extraordinary voiceover talent. She is an asset tot he industry and has skills that few women possess when it comes to range of voices. Erin became famous for playing the incredibly popular characters of Nazz and May Kanker in theCartoon Network’s longest playing series Ed, Edd & Eddy. These characters appeared throughout the series and were featured leading roles in Ed, Edd & Eddy The Big Picture Show in 2008. The show has video game spin offs and the character May Kanker appears in the huge online Cartoon Network video game Fusion Fall voiced by Erin.!!She was the lead character Andy in the 3D animated series entitled Andy’s Airplanes. 330 voice actors auditioned from all over America before Erin. Her unique voiceover ability stood miles above all the other talent and she instantly booked Andy. No one else could play that part but Erin. Her extraordinary ability to sound like an authentic little boy is why she was hired. As a bonus, because of Erin’s unique ability and range, she played multiple roles in this series including Andy’s mom.

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Comics/ WB web online comic book series. She also plays the role in the Batgirl: Year One comic series as well as news-reporter and Bruce Wayne’s girlfriend, Vicky Vale. Additionally, her range is why she was hired for the Green Arrow and the Black Canary comic series recorded in January 2009.!! She is currently lauded for her work on pop culture sensations, Monster High as Abbey, Spectra and Rochelle; and Raven Queen

and CA Cupid on Ever After High. She also lends her voice talents to Rob Dyrdek’s cartoon series on Nicktoons’ Wild Grinders as

Stubford,Denise and Patti. !!Video game fans love her from Bravely Default, Dangan Ronpa, Tales of Xillia, The Persona 4 &;Hyperdimension

Neptunia games, League of Legends, and Skullgirls. !!

Anime Fans know her from Bdaman: Crossfire, Persona 4: The Animation, Bleach,

NarutoShippuden, Zetman & Kekkaishi. Erin has some other

huge projects to be announced later in 2014 which should

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“LOVE  ESCAPES  US”,  A  Silent  Short  Film  

When  it  comes  to  SILENT  FILMS,  history  has  explained  and  or  defined  to  us,  that  a  silent  film  is  a  film  with  no  synchronized  recorded  sound  and  no  spoken  dialogue.    For  entertainment  in  silent  films  the  dialogue  is  transmimed  through  muted  gestures,  mime  and  0tle  cards  bringing  us  to  a  fulfillment  of  

experiencing  and  seeing  a  true  art  form.      

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More recently, she worked with Lifetime to bring you Aaliyah,putting Alexandra Shipp at the forefront of fame. Tracy can’t decide which cast is her most savory because all of them are her proudest work. !!

When she first pursued casting, her move from New York to California was

bittersweet,one of her greatest challenges. Los Angeles harbors a host of talent and she began to doubt herself. She wanted people to take her seriously. Tracy recognized there were others who had

more experience than her, who had even rubbed shoulders with some of the industry’s more prominent entertainers. That didn’t stop her! She had a flavorful flair that would not go unnoticed.!!Her recipe for greatness is comprised of a few things. First on the list is research.“Research! Research! Research!” she exclaims. She feels you should immerse yourself in whatever it is you’re passionate about. Next, she believes that interning is essential. “You’ve got to intern! That’s the only way you’ll get your foot in the door and get jobs.” The recipe also calls for you to be strategic. Go ahead and “be the cheese on the sandwich!” She even feeds young actors encouragement with her Monologue Slams, where they can share their best acting skills with her and participate in a healthy competition.

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Twinkie it’s under salivating circumstances. But the cream-ffilled favorite is hardly as fulfilling as Tracy, “Twinkie” Byrd. The cast-directing diva oozes creative confection that has allowed her to sweeten some of the most challenging projects.She first wet your palette when she sought out dancing diamonds for Def Comedy Jam. But you first tasted her work when she began casting a multitude of music videos for industry giants. She’s mixed it up with everyone from Madonna to Outkast and she’s poured a generous mound of sugar into their melodic visuals. As delicious as the 90s music scene was, she hopped into the kitchen and began to cook up casts for feature films.!!Over the years, Twinkie has piled some pretty big roles on her plate. After casting for Ryan Coogler’s first feature short film, Fig, it was no surprise that he asked her to board the Fruitvale Station train. She jumped on and in essence solidified a platform for Michael B. Jordan.She then sprinkled a lot of genius and added a dash of spice to Sparkle. This particular project was special in that it was a musical and it was a classic movie remake. She had the opportunity to work with what would unfortunately be Whitney Houston’s last performance and to provide Jordin Sparks with an incredible big screen debut. She also was responsible for casting Carmen Ejogo, who did an impeccable rendition as “Sister.” !!She also introduced us to Jamal Woolard, who delivered a compelling Christopher Wallace for the Notorious B.I.G. and brought newfound interest to Power actress Naturi Naughton as Lil Kim. Casting for this movie was rather surreal because she had also cast videos for the actual Bad Boy artists.

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Twinkie seems to be quite the cook and even has the perfect recipe for her perfect man. This special somebody requires strong family values. Her parents have been married for 54 year-years, so she knows exactly what she craves. He has to be “tall and humorous with a pinky toe in fashion,” she says. The self-proclaimed “daddy’s girl” needs someone who will “protect,provide, and cherish” her. Although it would be great to share it with someone, Tracy “Twinkie”Byrd absolutely loves her life. So much so that she took the liberty of chronicling it on her blog.!!Hollywood has developed a sweet-tooth for Twinkie as she consistently executes as a casting director and proves to be a powerhouse in every sense of the word.www.TwinkieByrd.com!

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s one of Screenpush's founders, Managing Partner Joshua Otten has been with the agency since its inception. A Los Angeles native with over 13 years’ experience in online and offline marketing, Josh has a previous background

in the film industry; having overseen the development, financing, production, and distribution for a number of feature films, documentaries, and television shows. Along the way Josh worked for a

consulting firm focused on Entertainment Financing and served as a consultant for several firms in Boston, Singapore, and New York. His work prior to Screenpush also involved the creation and launch of an EB-5 certified debt financing film fund and forming strategic partnerships with director Joel Schumacher, writer/director Garry Marshall and actor Kevin Costner. He also discovered and produced the feature documentary debut of Oscar winners Dan Lindsay and TJ Martin, as well as co-producing a documentary with Morgan Spurlock. !!Josh's work in original content creation inspires and informs his philosophy that while content is king, technology is the castle. "I always like to say: content is the blood while technology is the veins. Facebook, Twitter, iPhones - these are delivery mechanisms that have found unique and efficient ways to push, drive and allow the consumption of content. However without compelling content - apps, pictures, tweets, etc. - none of this has any value."!!Josh's expertise in client relationship management and business development, along with his organizational and operational oversight, are vital to Screenpush's continuing success. His insightful perspective on content strategy, distribution and syndication, in relation to how it drives consumer engagement, are fundamental to Screenpush's vision, as well as to ensuring that all agency clients receive a tangible ROI. !!In addition, Josh serves as the leader in designing and overseeing the user experience (UX) of all of Screenpush's proprietary platforms including Notif.ly and The Food Truck Exchange Co. His focus on ensuring that each new platform Screenpush introduces has business and transactional efficiency, a clear value proposition and low user friction, ensures that each platform developed has a strong go-to-market strategy and quick user adoption. !!"I have had the unique opportunity to work with some of the brightest and most creative visionaries in the world across film, TV, software and marketing. The truth is that a great idea is only 10%. Execution is another 40%, while the remaining 50% is marketing. I've watched great films; viable software platforms and applications fail, simply because there was no real marketing strategy or team behind them." !!!!

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!Josh holds a degree in Film & TV from Boston University and in his spare time he enjoys boating, fishing, and catching up on his sleep. He also dabbles in film projects and original content. Prior to college, Josh spent two years learning to become a Sushi Chef under a Japanese Sushi Master in Boston. !!!!

!!Joel Otten has been a member of the Screenpush team from the beginning. A native Angeleno, Joel got his BS in Economics from Santa Clara University and worked for a time as a retail stockbroker on Wall Street. Following stints in Philadelphia, New York, Santa Clara, and Boston, Joel's professional and personal trajectory led him back to L.A. where he became Partner Acquisition Director at Snakk Media, a subsidiary of the world's first mobile-focused ad agency, Hyperfactory (Hyperfactory was acquired by media conglomerate, the Meredith Corporation in 2009). While at Snakk, Joel worked on campaigns for major brands including Pepsi, Yardbarker, Blackberry and Christina Aguilera. !!Joel's ability to determine the most effective and efficient use of media and marketing platforms for each individual client is an integral aspect of his role as Director of Media Planning & Buying. Although it has become more diversified and complex in the Internet era, media planning is still essentially about helping brands connect with consumers. As Director of Media Planning & Buying Joel works closely with brands and businesses to generate a tangible ROI from their marketing investment. By aggregating and analyzing data he is strives to increase marketing efficacy and efficiency for each of Screenpush's clients. Joel's role at Screenpush also involves using data to determine the lifetime value (LTV) of a customer, while utilizing advertising data to determine the cost per acquisition (CPA) of customers across different channels. Through anticipating a targeted cost per lead (CPL) he is then able to determine the most efficient route to decreasing both the CPA and the CPL. Other facets of Joel's role at Screenpush include search marketing and display advertising. !

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Jaspen “Jas” Boothe is a disabled Army veteran, cancer survivor and veteran advocate who gave 13 years of service to this great nation. In November 2010 she founded Final Salute, Inc. as part of her commitment to “Never leave a fallen comrade.” She was deployed during the Operation Iraq Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom campaigns and her military career was dedicated to working with and advocating for Soldiers and their family members. ! !In 2005, she was a single parent in the Army Reserves living in New Orleans. That spring, she learned she would soon be deploying to Iraq. During her mobilization, Boothe’s life was torn apart by two significant events. In August she lost everything she owned due to Hurricane Katrina. She tried to shift her focus to her platoon that was counting on her for leadership in a combat zone. The very next month in September, she received a devastating diagnosis of an aggressive head, neck, and throat cancer, and was now unable to deploy.!!!Boothe’s options were limited and posed some very hard choices for her. Because of her illness, she had to discharge from the military. But she needed complex full-time medical care, employment, and a place to live with her young son. When searching for what assistance might be available, she was told there were no existing programs for women Veterans with children and that she should explore welfare and social services as an option, just like every other single mother with an illegitimate child. Jas then realized that America had forgotten about the women who have served, fought, bled and died along side their brothers. She found these options unacceptable for a woman who had honorably served her country. After extensive cancer treatment, including radiation therapy that left life-long side effects, at Brooke Army Medical Center, she was allowed to stay in the Reserves. Jas immediately began looking for full-time employment and a place for her and her son to live.!!!

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In 2006, she relocated to Missouri with her aunt, where she subsequently accepted a job offer from the Army National Guard. Later in the year, she received an opportunity to return to full-time duty in Washington, DC. Boothe never forgot what she and her son had been through and was determined to ensure her fellow sister Veterans had a resource in their time of need. She also wanted to ensure they were treated with the dignity and respect they earned under extremely severe circumstances!!Final Salute has assisted over 300 women Veterans and children in over 15 States and Territories. They now operate 3 transitional homes in Alexandria, VA, Martinsburg, WV and Columbus, OH. !!Final Salute is currently the only non-profit in the DC Metro Area that uniquely houses and supports homeless women Veterans and their children.!!Boothe holds dual MA’s in Human Resource Management and Management and Leadership from Webster University. !!Jas is the mother of two wonderful boys, Brandon (currently serving in the United States Air Force) and Jammel Jr. She is also the wife of former Marine Combat Veteran, Jammel R. Boothe Sr.!!Here a few of the awards she has received for her leadership and community impact: 2014 Oprah Winfrey Standing Ovation, CNN Hero, 2014 Live with Kelly and Michael Unstoppable Mom, 2014 YWCA Woman of Distinction, 2014 First Lady of Virginia's FLITE Award - Opportunity Hall of Fame Inductee, 2014 Influential Woman Of the Year – Virginia Lawyer’s Media, and 2013 Woman of the Year (non-profit/government) - Stevie Awards for Women in Business.

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So you found yourself a good man. He’s handsome, cleans up well (with your help of course), has a good job, is committed, and treats you well. He seems perfect, but you know better. He’s most of what you want in a man, and what he isn’t you are willing to overlook with one exception. He’s too available. He doesn’t understand that you have outside interests that don’t include him. He smothers you and barely allows you to wipe your own backside (hopefully this is a gross exaggeration). !!You have found yourself in a relationship with a bonafied “bugaboo”. All bugs are irritating and “bugaboos” are no exception and must be dealt with. I’m not advocating the use of Raid for your man, but here are a few things to consider in moving forward. First off, you need to do an honest assessment as to whether or not his behavior is mild or extreme. I don’t have to tell you that stalkers are born everyday. If you are involved with Orange Juice Jones (Please Google him) and he misses you so much that he periodically follows you, then you are in the midst of a potentially more serious problem.!!Assuming that your man is on the opposite end of the spectrum then a conversation is in order. He simply might not he aware of his actions and how you perceive them. In consideration of his feelings you should remember it’s all about presentation. It’s important to note the things that he does do well and build on those. Relationships require balance, and it’s important that you both have pursuits and interests aside from simply being in each other’s space.!!If he is unwilling to accept your feedback and change his behavior, then you’ll have no other choice but to proceed in another direction. Ladies, remember that getting your man to make “wholesale” changes is very difficult, so be patient and realistic regarding your expectations. The way I see it is that some things have to be addressed sooner rather than later. Hope this helps. !

Help! My Man is Smothering Me!!By Aaron L. Ashford!

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DAVLIN MARSHALL !SR.Founder/Lead Trainer Drive Sports Performance

you are ready to take your body and mind to great heights, Davlin Marshall is the man for then ob. He is a certified personal trainer and the owner of Drive Sports Performance. DSP is helping clients reach fitness, strength, wellness and performance goals at an aggressive rate since 2006. !!Based in New Orleans, LA and working on location in Los Angeles, CA, Davlin is achieving his goal of being the ultimate personal training guru. He coaches clients of all ages, from 9 to 93.

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He works with everyday individuals to NFL Super Bowl Champions like, Selvish Capers of the NYGiants and Bobby McCray formerly of the New Orleans Saints; NBA stars such as Jamaal Tinsley formerly of the Utah Jazz; international basketball players, Alfredo Ott currently playing for CB Clavijo of Spain's LEB Or and Bo Mc Calebb who last played for Fenerbahçe Ülker of the TurkishBasketball League well; known film & television actors Lamman Rucker of Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married 1 & Too and Dana Gourrier of Lee Daniels’ The Butler.!!Davlin’s approach to training is very simple and straight to the point, “if you treat your mind and body right – your body can do whatever you want it to do.” Davlin’s key principles to wellness and performance are discipline, resiliency, intelligence, vigor and education !!He would like to continue branching throughout the country and become a household multimedia fitness personality. Davlin and his wife Tiffany have two beautiful children, daughter Camryn 12 and son Davlin Jr. (D.J.) 9. Camryn plays volleyball, soccer and runs track while D.J.enjoys basketball and soccer.!!!www.drivesportsperformance.com!@DriveW1!@DriveSportsPerformance

Fitness tips from Davlin Marshall !1. Make sure to engage core which includes abdominal muscles, obliques and muscles of the lower back when completing any exercise move.! !2. Make sure to keep body properly hydrated during workout and afterwards. This helps dilute the lactic acid produced by muscles as a measure to limit muscle cramping and muscle soreness. ! !3. Consume fruit with Vitamin or take a vitamin C supplement post workout to help the body burn fat and help inhibit the release of cortisol by the brain.

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Aaron Ashford is a man who knows about relationships.   A native of Columbia,

SC, he is a proud graduate of South Carolina State University and a member of Omega PSI Phi Fraternity Inc.  Ashford is a licensed professional counselor and certified rational-Living Therapist with almost 20 years of experience.  He currently works with ASY Counseling Services, Inc., which he co-founded.  !Ashford is also the creative, passionate, loyal and caring author of the romantic novel CLOSURE.  Closure is a work of fiction but can be applied to genuine life relationships because it is realistic in the nature of its conflicts. His empathy for his patients has given him an inside perspective on relationships distinguishing him from most novelists. !Ashford has always had a love for reading and writing since grade school.  He enjoyed reading various genres of books including everything from nonfiction to fiction.  He was inspired to be a great writer by great writers.  Ashford is an enterprising man who took up the challenge of self-publishing his novel. !Everyone has a story but Ashford wanted to see his in print.  His proudest moment other than the birth of his children was the first time he saw his author copies of Closure.  It was a surreal feeling for him that something coming from his mind was actually in print.  He has enjoyed the feedback received from Closure and sees it as a gift to those who enjoy a good read while actually getting something from the piece.  Ashford sees himself writing more books in the future.  He also enjoys writing columns and articles on various topics ranging from relationships to social issues.  He would ultimately like to write a work that makes its way to the big screen.  Ashford still resides in Columbia, SC with his wife Tamala and their three children Aaron Jr., Arrington and Aaden.  !!

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