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January Issue

Denisha Jenkins: Growth Facilitator, Stabilizing Teams, and Organizational Resilience Expert

Damita Miller-Shanklin, Writer January is the beginning of change, reset and a start anew. Jenkins is a Growth Facilitator, who is perfect for our issue this month. As you have read, our issue is about not staying stuck because you are thinking too much. This also includes thinking you have to get things perfect which can lead to procrastination.  Here is the written Q&A with … Continue reading Denisha Jenkins: Growth Facilitator, Stabilizing Teams, and Organizational Resilience Expert

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Contributing Writers, January Issue

6 Ways to be successful into 2026 as a Teenager

Destiny Miller, Contributing Writer By creating goals for yourself, you can look forward to accomplishing them. They don’t have to be complex goals but sometimes small, like smiling at strangers or waking up earlier than usual. 2. Try to practice cleanliness in the new year. How you keep the space around you reflects your state of mind, so if you try and keep things tidy … Continue reading 6 Ways to be successful into 2026 as a Teenager

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Contributing Writers, Youth

Thrifting

Destiny Miller, Youth Voice Contributor Want to save money and be more sustainable and mindful this holiday season? Youshould try thrifting. Thrifting was created many decades back as a way to keep items out of the landfill and serve lower-class communities. The etymology of the word “thrift” comes from the 1300s Middle English “fact orcondition of thriving” and “prosperity, savings.” Its origins can be seen … Continue reading Thrifting

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Health and Wellness

Finding Peace In A Busy Season

Damita Miller-Shanklin The season has arrived for sparkling lights, tinsel, beautifully decorated Christmas Trees and all the songs of the season coming through our television and radios. This year seems different. The chaos of uncertainty, trying to make sure your family and friends have a great holiday season as well. I get it! But we all have to slow down and find our peace. The … Continue reading Finding Peace In A Busy Season

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