The Ladies Pad "MiXnight Talk"

Mary Ross

CEO, Best Seller & International Author, Entrepreneur, Mentor & Coach

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Mai-Lan Bell 

Author, Founder & CEO of Non-Profit

Single Mother’s in Christ Ministries www.smicministries.org

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Shawnee Palmer, LCSW, LAC 

Owner of Alpines Empowerment Agency / Love & Serenity Wellness After working in healthcare for many years, Shawnee developed a desire to become more active in helping people overcome the challenges in their lives. This desire soon transformed into a passion, which led Shawnee to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Counselor. She named her private mental health practice Alpine’s Empowerment Agency, both as a tribute to what she works with her clients toward—self-empowerment and overcoming their challenges—and after her grandmother, who has been a spiritual guide and angel for Shawnee, guiding her life long after she’s passed. 

Alpine’s Empowerment Agency provides a private space where individuals and families can receive counseling to uncover and address the root causes of the problems they face today. Shawnee has a passion for working with individuals who battle with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and those who are grieving a loved one or having difficulties adjusting to a sudden life change. Through her agency, Shawnee strives to serve as her grandmother did, as a guide to those who are struggling in life, bringing them to a statement of acceptance and contentment. 

Not only does Shawnee work with those in need of mental and spiritual healing, but she also aids in physical wellbeing. Shawnee is the owner of Love & Serenity Wellness, which is a company that provides natural, chemical-free hair, body, and skin products. Within this company, Shawnee incorporates her talents in the mental health sector by also providing books and consultation services that aid in healing, understanding, and gaining wisdom that guides individuals to fulfill their true purpose in life. With this business, Shawnee strives to work with new and aspiring entrepreneurs, teaching them how to reduce the barriers in their life, gain the knowledge that they need to be successful, and obtain the resources that they need to gain a sense of serenity and love for themselves as they venture out on their financial journey. 

Shawnee knows that everyone has the potential to achieve their goals. She’s made it her life goal to help others overcome the barriers and traumas that stand in the way of their life purpose. 

Shawnee is an author releasing her book, “Shifting Your Mindset: A Guide to Overcome Depression, Anxiety & Trauma” October 2020. The book focuses on identifying ways to change your perspective on life. As a mental health therapist, Shawnee wrote scenarios based on her own life experiences to give the readers a great idea of how they can overcome many life obstacles--from unhealthy relationships to abandonment issues. Available for pre-order on Amazon Kindle and the Love & Serenity Wellness website.  

Website: www.alpinesempowermentagency.com & www.loveandserenitywellness.com Book links: Free Sample: https://bit.ly/32RyV8N Pre-order on Kindle in all countries: https://amzn.to/323YhzC For a paperback copy, pre-order here: https://bit.ly/31gG7eZ Social Media: Facebook/Instagram @LoveAndSerenityWellness & Twitter: @LoveSerenityW

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Myra Williams Armstead

Motivational Speaker and Author of “Devine Purpose”.

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Theresa Vance

Master Clinician/Therapist

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LaKeisha Hankins known as the Courageous Accountability Coach is an Author, Speaker, Real Estate Investor, and Fatherless Daughter Advocate with over 15 years of professional experience.

While she works with many different clients, her passion is working with women of color and those who grew up as a fatherless daughter. As she advanced in her career there were moments where she suffered from lack of confidence, believed that she wasn't enough and that she had to work harder than her peers in order to get to the next level. It wasn’t until 10 years into her career that she realized her value and realized her past and limiting beliefs were holding her back.

As a coach, LaKeisha offers a solution-focused approach to helping women advance their next-level career goals, exert influence and make an impact in their career, company, and life by enhancing their leadership skills. By helping women to heal their past, overcome their limiting beliefs and reprogram their mind.

She has implemented these same strategies in her life to overcome teenage pregnancy and being a fatherless daughter and to excel in her career.

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Micaela L. Thomas is a wife and mother. Co-captain of a large, blended family, she parents 6 biological children, 4 stepchildren and 1 bonus child with Husband, Kendrick. Born in March 1987, she grew up in East Cleveland, OH to a single mother and loving family village. Micaela has always had a knack for writing. Whether it was poetry, plays, songs, books or short stories, she was always able to utilize her imagination to keep her centered from the internal turmoil that brewed within.

​Eventually relocating to Columbus, OH., this is where she began discovering her various talents. The story of Micaela's life has been kept secret for the majority of her 33-years of existence. She has now decided to share her journey for the encouragement and betterment of others who may be suffering in silence. It is her hope to assist in being an advocate for the intentional healing of others through her own journey of self-awareness and manifestation.

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Dr. Beverly Harris-Coleman is the CEO and Founder of The Sisterhood Projects Inc. She served as a teacher, Department Chair, and a Lead Teacher of Special Education in the DeKalb County School System. Dr. Harris-Coleman has over 20 years of experience working in the education field. She currently works for the Department of Juvenile Justice in the capacity of Education Supervisor.

Dr. Harris-Coleman’s received her Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from Argosy University. Her skills and expertise are in areas of educational leadership, mentoring, program development, and team building. Special areas of interest of  Dr. Harris-Coleman are programs designed especially for young women who need assistance due to pregnancy and teenage mothers. Programs such as educational enrichment, mentoring, and programs that promote job readiness, self-esteem, and self worth are near and dear to her heart.

Dr. Harris-Coleman’s passion is to work with teenage mothers and pregnant teens. This is close to her heart because she too was a teenage mother. Dr. Harris -Coleman would like to help young women recognize their potential and realize that even though they became a mother at a young age, they can still achieve greatness.

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Kandy Parker

Founder & CEO of Sassy Mom, Inc.

(A Non-Profit Charitable Organization)

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DR. LATARSHA HOLDEN 

Dr. Holden has defied the odds as she went from being homeless with six children in the streets of Atlanta to a Political candidate in the “2017” election, from a GED to a Doctorate degree in Leadership Studies and a 12x published author. She’s now an inspirational speaker and the creator of a Christian comic book called “The Light Shall.” She has an inspirational t-shirt line named “Genuine Expressions,” that was launched earlier this year. She recently made U.S history as she was chosen as the 85th National Mother of the Year “2020,” by American Mother’s Inc.to ever hold that title. Her story is inspiring people around the world, as it gives hope to others that they can re-write their story.

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Mutima Jackson-Anderson is the founder and president of Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc., an organization she established and named in memory of her late mother who died at the age of 54 from diabetes complications in 2006. Mutima uses her personal experiences to raise awareness of diabetes and the life-threatening complications associated with diabetes. 

As president of Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc., Mutima’s areas of focus include; strategy, finance, fundraising, and program delivery. As a social entrepreneur Mutima is devoted to grassroots advocacy. Her service endows and executes solutions to cultural, and social issues. She serves as a diabetes advocate and implements comprehensive plans for developing key external alliances by cultivating business investments, program beneficiaries, and the organizations philanthropic support. 

With over 21 years of experience in management, Mutima brings with her a very diverse background to Ruby A. Neeson Diabetes Awareness Foundation, Inc. 

Mutima was previously employed in the banking industry as a senior account manager for Bank of America. Before joining Bank of America, Mutima worked as a property manager for Harbor Management, a southeast based corporate real-estate and property management company. She is a published author and owner of a literary marketing firm, Karii Literary Entertainment and a Botanical-based foot care venture, Faraja Pedicure. 

Mutima is an American Diabetes Association Diabetes Advocate, proud member of the NAACP and the Georgia Diabetes Coalition; trained community health worker with certification through the Georgia Department of Public Health, Morehouse School of Medicine iADAPT 2.0 Project, and the CDC National Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach Program. She is also a trained facilitator for Decide.Create.Share., a national education and awareness initiative of AARP dedicated to helping women take charge of their future. 

With 20 years of experience in project management, volunteering, and fundraising in both the public and private sector, Mutima’s dedication and commitment to diabetes awareness and prevention ensures that each project she oversees will have a success impact.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIKKI!

Chernika "Nikki" Corbett 

Owner  (DéJa Vu Skin / DéJa Vu Men / DéJa Vu Kidz)

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