Author: Damita M-S

I am the Founder/Publisher of a digital magazine called Ujima, located in Austin, Texas. We highlight our "everyday heroes." Ujima focuses on the "everyday hero" in our Black community. We promote, inspire and educate through writing positive stories. I also love art, dogs, photography, journaling, blogging and wine.
Active Living, Community Magazine, Digital Issue, Food and Drink, Health and Wellness

Active Living: Fall Is Almost Here- Get Your Teacup Ready!!

Many different teas are used for a lot of fall ailments such as cough and cold.  There are teas with anti-inflammatory properties.Teas like ginger tea, chamomile tea and green tea have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and ease cold symptoms like congestion and sore throat. Best Types of Tea for Easier Breathing Keep these on hand and always research for others that may … Continue reading Active Living: Fall Is Almost Here- Get Your Teacup Ready!!

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Austin Texas, Beauty, Business, Community, Community Magazine, Digital Magazine, Entrepreneur, Feature Story, Health and Beauty, Latest Issue

Feature: Bonnie Skulark: A Home-Based Business Made with Love

Damita Miller-Shanklin When a friend and I walked into Craven + Maven, a beautiful shop on Springdale Road in Austin, I met Bonnie Skulark. She told us about the store and how all the items were made by local makers and artists. Skylark was part owner as well. She partnered with two other women to open this quaint store full of creativity and beauty. Here … Continue reading Feature: Bonnie Skulark: A Home-Based Business Made with Love

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Business, Education, Entrepreneur, Latest Issue

What Happened To Good Customer Service?

Source: Aish Sankhe LinkedIn Twitter When you own a business, customer service is the key to your success. During this time in our culture, it seems customer service is lacking. According to Engati.com, there are 7 reasons why Customer Service is failing right now.  1, The Customer Service fails are not being customer focused. It’s not the benefits of the business but what benefits the … Continue reading What Happened To Good Customer Service?

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Inspiration, Motivation, Purpose, Religion, Women's Ministry

SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: Embrace Who God Made You – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer If God gave you a blank check, what amount would you enter? “It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his beauty or perceive a sense of his worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being.”― John Joseph Powell, The Secret of Staying in Love Do we … Continue reading SHE SPEAKS WELLNESS: Embrace Who God Made You – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

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