VISION & PURPOSE JUNE 2022 SPECIAL EDITION
LifeStyle Magazine and Media
Special Edition LE'CRAEVYN'S IREP®
Q4 Hair
Da'Drizzle
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Le'Craevyn's Catering & Events
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UDLC
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Raw Wisdom Page 24
It'$ My Money
Flight Club
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LaJuiceQ Page 28
FeliciaTabron Le'Craevyn's iRep®
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VISION & PURPOSE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE AND MEDIA
CONTENTS
14 DC FLIGHT CLUB
24 RAW WISDOM
28 LaJuiceQ 2 Editor's Note 6 Big Wally's Barbeque Da'Drizzle Stephen & Katrina Strong 8 It'$ My Money Patrina Dixon 12 The Ultimate Development Learning Center (UDLC) Dorothea Frazier 16 Q4 Hair Quinten Nicholas McCray 32 Le'Craevyn's Catering & Events Chef Reggie Tabron
18 Felicia Tabron Founder and CEO, Le'Craevyn's iRep®
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JUNE 2022 Special Edition
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Dr. Sharon H. Porter Greetings V&P LifeStyle Magazine readers. Welcome to the June 2022 Special Edition.
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In this issue, we feature Mrs. Felicia Tabron, Founder and CEO of Le'Craevyn's iRep®
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Stephen and Katrina Strong
BIG WALLY'S BARBEQUE DA' DRIZZLE
Big Wallys Barbecue became a reality in 2013 while Stephen was living in Savannah, GA. His love of outdoor cooking was inspired by his paternal grandfather, who was affectionately known as Big Wally. While the grill was going outside, his grandmother would be in the house preparing her secret barbecue sauce that was known throughout the neighborhood. Years later, Stephen would make that sauce his own, and name it Aint’ Jacks Drizzle, in honor of his grandmother. With a passion for barbecue and a strong sense of appreciation for his grandparents, Big Wallys Barbecue was born. Things really took off when Stephen returned home to Charlotte, NC in 2014 to great anticipation and support. He and his wife Katrina, have developed an even stronger following in their city today with their mobile business as well as their website www.bigwallysbbq.com where their sauces, dry rub, and apparel can be found.
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Patrina Dixon
It'$ My Money Patrina Dixon is a Personal and Business Finance Coach, International Best Selling Author, and Speaker. She is a One Hundred Women of Color Alumni. As Founder and CEO of It’$ My Money, a subsidiary of her company, P. Dixon Consulting, she and her team offer financial workshops for schools, colleges, universities, events, businesses, and employee resource groups.
The company focuses on financial foundations like budgeting, savings, credit, side hustles, and entrepreneurship. Patrina also shares helpful financial content on her blog and popular podcast and YouTube Channel. Patrina consistently pulls from her education received at the University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business and the disciplines she learned while achieving her Financial Management Certificate from Cornell University. Patrina is the author of the It’$ My Money journal book series, Vol 1 (ages 1318) and Vol 2 (ages 19-25). Patrina is a wife and mother who resides in Connecticut. www.itsmymoneyjournal.info @itsmymoney_
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Dorothea Frazier
iREP
UDLC The Ultimate Development Learning Center
After retiring from Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland,, Dorothea Frazier decided to follow her dream of more than 20 years, and become the proud Owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Ultimate Development Learning Center, LLC. The Ultimate Development Learning Center is a place where children are provided a safe, clean, healthy, and loving environment. Dorothea Frazier believes that children are a unique and valuable treasure in our society. Her vision is that each child is accepted as a very special individual. Dorothea's mission statement for The Ultimate Development and Learning Center, LLC (UDLC) is to strive to provide children with many enriching opportunities, with core focus and development in the areas of social, educational, physical, and emotional enrichment. In partnership with the children’s parents, this multifaceted approach is a continuation of a unique network that continues outside of her care. She strives to provide the families that she services with the highest quality of years of experience; maintaining all the standards, which provide the framework for her to implement a higher quality learning center.
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Terry Halsey
DC FLIGHT C. L. U. B.
DC Flight Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that inspires youth to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics using programs that require hands-on to encourage youth to achieve their goals.
Terry Halsey, Co-Founder of DC Flight Club, a Washington DC-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering youth STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) interest in Aviation. Flight Club educates students about the various aviation career paths and teaches the principles of aviation, aeronautics, and the science of aerodynamics. Terry and founder, Aubrey Farrar share a passion for aviation and a desire to give back to the community through their organization, and to inspire the next generation of aviators through partnerships and programs. Growing up in the DC Metro area, Terry attended Nannie Helen Burroughs School in Northeast DC and Bishop McNamara High School in Maryland. Terry graduated from Hampton University with a B.S. Degree in Aviation Administration/ATC and also earned a Professional Certificate from Georgetown University’s Nonprofit Management Executive Program. Terry began his Aviation career twenty-two years ago in Miami, Florida, and later relocated back to Washington, DC where he currently works as an Air Traffic Control Specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Quinten Nicholas McCray
Q4 Hair
Quinten Nicholas McCray
After humbly beginning his career in his mother’s home at the age of 14, Quinten Nicholas McCray has become a much sought-after fixture in the national hairstyling community. Quinten has traveled extensively mentoring and training audiences of students and stylists with his wisdom spanning all aspects of the cosmetology industry. He has done prominent platform shows and instructional seminars for various establishments, including Nairobi Products Incorporated and Influence Hair Care Company. He has been featured in numerous publications and at the Fashion Institute of New York for his prominence in the industry. Quinten has maintained a fundamental belief in continuing his education and regularly participates in courses to maintain a master-level performance, aligned with current methods and developments in the industry. His styling expertise and desire for ultimate perfection have paved the way for him to be called upon by Grammy, Tony, and Academy Award-winning artists, actors, television personalities, government officials, philanthropists, models, and a diverse clientele. Quinten can currently be found styling at Vernon Martin’s Salon, in Washington, DC. JUNE 2022 SPECIAL EDITION V&P MAGAZINE
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FeliciaTabron
iRep... LE'CRAEVYN'S IREP®
By Dr. Sharon H. Porter
It's exciting to watch a business grow and come into its own. Most small businesses face similar challenges and successes. Keep in mind though, that success looks and means different things to different business owners. During the first year of your business, celebrate each milestone...The launch of your website, trademarking your business, your first customer, your 100th customer, and your one year anniversary.
I have had the pleasure to watch and celebrate with Felicia Tabron, founder and CEO of Le'Craevyn's iRep® as she continues to push and market her brand, I've even "repped" North Carolina and Vision & Purpose LifeStyle Magazine and Media, through Le'Craevyn's iRep®. I caught up with Mrs. Tabron for a little Q & A about Le'Craevyn's iRep®.
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SHP: How did the concept of Le'Craevyn's iRep® come about? FT: I didn’t want to be typical; I wanted to do something meaningful. I prayed for a concept that would speak to an audience, not representative of me, but of the customer themselves.
iRep allows the wearer to ‘represent’ whatever is important to THEM, not just wear a brand that belongs to someone else. If they wish to bring awareness to an illness, promote a loved one, shout out their business or even themselves, family, whatever. iRep is the flagship for this type of love. SHP: What has been most challenging in your entrepreneurial journey? Most rewarding? FT: The most challenging thing, believe it or not, was believing in myself at first. There was an initial hesitancy based on my own thoughts about whether my brand would actually be acceptable to the masses. But again, I prayed and followed the vision that God had given me.
One of the most rewarding things I’ve experienced on this journey has been the support of close friends, families, and especially those repeat customers that spread the word, rock the brand and share the iRep message! This has helped me to overcome not believing in myself and to become bolder with the way I move in this space.
“...I prayed and followed the vision that God had given me. "
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SHP: What keeps you motivated? FT: One of the main things that keep me motivated is
my son. I look back on how I was raised and now recognize the many sacrifices my mom made for me that allowed me to live a good life oblivious to her struggles. I now know the importance of residual income and building generational wealth. The chance to pass down a company that my husband and I have created is so motivating because what we are creating is tangible. SHP: What's next for Felicia Tabron? FT: When you ask this question it makes me feel as if
I am already ‘somebody’! I never imagined a magazine asking ME this question! What’s next? Expansion! Continuing to grow our customer base, focus on our goal, and expand the landscape of our reach and impact. SHP: Thank you, for taking the time to share a little
about Le'Craevyn's iRep® with our readers.
It all begins with an idea, just add the willingness to put in the work. There may be fear, but know that you can be scared of something and do it anyway... "Do it afraid"... Accomplishments, success, and greater are on the other side of fear. Congratulations, Mrs. Felicia Tabron! Vision & Purpose LifeStyle and Magazine celebrate you and Le'Craevyn's iRep®. Expansion is on the way!
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RAW WISDOM Tracey Wells-Huggins
Tracey Wells-Huggins, a Registered Nurse from New Jersey, is the Visionary Founder and CEO of Raw Wisdom LLC. Established in 2020, Raw Wisdom is the evolution of her first business venture, launched in 2008, Renewed Minds. As a Social Enterprise, Raw Wisdom is committed to changing the negative narratives often attributed to the most vulnerable individuals and communities, through the implementation of culturally relevant workshops, mentoring, and exercises that are rooted in personal accountability, self-awareness, and restorative practices. A conduit for radical truth-telling and faith-building, Raw Wisdom incorporates educating the masses on the importance of race equity, and inclusion, and developing a guided, personal commitment to healing from trauma in order to live an abundant life. Proverbs 4:7 is the scripture that anchors the work of Raw Wisdom daily: “Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting, get understanding.”
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LaJuiceQ Our Bodies, God’s Temple With consistent Health Coaching, LaJuiceQ uses its platform to inspire others to get healthy and lose weight. Juicing, eating a primarily whole food plant-based diet, intermittent fasting, consistent daily meditation, and moderate exercise has helped many transform their lives. “Drink Your Greens” is LaJuiceQ's motto. Health and Wellness are key to vibrance and longevity. Transitioning from the Standard American Diet to primarily plant-based has truly changed my life. In addition to weight loss, I have improved my cholesterol and my skin is vibrant as ever. I no longer suffer from debilitating migraines, unexplained dizziness, bouts of extreme fatigue, heartburn, poor digestion, and depression. As my life continued to improve, I knew it was time to begin sharing. With consistent dedicated prayer and meditation, minimal exercise, and a juicing regimen to begin.. everything about your life can change too. Healthy eating does not mean you can't enjoy food, it just means being conscientious about your selections. You want to minimize highly processed foods and incorporate good wholesome fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes.. which our Heavenly Father has provided for us in abundance since the very beginning of time. This is just the beginning of our journey. The ultimate gratification is being able to grow and then reach back to help someone else.
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Le’Craevyn’s Catering & Events began out of a reoccurring need for catering from Reggie Tabron’s father, Lonnie Tabron, who was the owner of Le’Tabron’s Catering for over 30 years and had moved on from catering, but the need was still out there for the amazing experience once offered by Le’Tabron’s Catering. After a few years of avoiding what was destined to be and understanding how important it is to leave something of substance to his children.
He decided to combine the names of his children (Cruz & Raevyn) and where it all began for him as a kid at Le’Tabron’s to create Le’Craevyn’s Catering. From In-home Private Chef experience to large weddings, or anything in between or further Le’Craevyn’s Catering is your best choice. Their food reflects their commitment to exceptional quality. All food is prepared under the guidance of one of DC’s most renowned underground chefs, Executive Chef Reggie Tabron. Reggie concentrates on the individual needs of his clients, customizing the menu for your event to your desire. Allow Le’Craevyn’s Catering & Events to cater to your catering needs for your next event… lecraevyncatering@gmail.com |
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