Impact Magazine, Summer 2019

IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE || 1 IMPACT LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Editor in Chief Tunisha Brown CONTENT WHAT’S HOT IN THIS ISSUE Instagram: @impactmagazine Twitter: @impact_magazine 10 Email: [e-mail] Web: www.theimpactmagazine.com COVER STORY SUPA CENT \\ 10 Supa Cent Factor – See how the desire of better, love of family, the audacity to hope and the moving out on faith created a beauty empire! Layout and design by Final Draft Design www.finaldraftdesign.com Twitter/Instagram: @finaldraft Email: [e-mail] Are You Ready To Make An IMPACT? WHITE ROSE FILM \\ 04 Between 100,000 – 300,000 children are at risk of becoming victims of domestic minor sex trafficking in the U.S. every year. Learn how about how the new film, The White Rose, is bringing awareness to the big screen. W e all have hopes and dreams; it is one thing to dream about it, but there is another thing to go after that good thing! When I set out to begin IMPACT 12 years ago, I knew I was on to something HUGE. It was my desire to tell OUR stories in a way that no one was doing at the time. Our stories had to be told in a positive light, with a little challenge to the readers on being that positive light in others lives and to go after your own hopes and dreams. OMOYENI \\ 09 In this issue of IMPACT, we speak to those who have hoped, dreamed, and gone after their good thing! Gone after it, so much so, that some of them are household names. Take for instance, Wuzzam Supa who has come from being a waitress to now having a household name brand, The Crayon Case. This young lady has worked with diligence to build her brand to now the bigger brands are simulating her style. In Georgia alone, 200-350 adolescent girls are sold online per month. 91% of Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking victims were enrolled in school at their time of exploitation. In knowing these statistics, Kade Hill of Jaido Studios & John Estrada of Two Fish Five Loaves Entertainment came together to bring awareness on sex trafficking in OUR community. The two came together with their love of film to bring awareness to a cause that is much bigger than them! Their film, The White Rose, premiers in Atlanta September 18, 2019! Walking out on faith to bring custom semi-precious stones to the masses has not been an easy feat. Learn why Kandi, Isaiah Washington, and more cannot get enough of Omoyeni Jewelry! RAZOR CHIC OF ATLANTA \\ 16 04 Here is my challenge to you… what are YOU doing with your hopes and dreams? Are you allowing negative thoughts and conversations hold you back from pushing forth to make an IMPACT? My challenge to you is to research the greats in your industry. Learn how they moved and shook the ground from beneath them to make it happen for themselves. Learn how to apply that knowledge to what you are doing… in order to move in the beauty of your dreams. Jasmine Collins is known for her cutting edge style. Little did she know the IMPACT one picture of her correcting an issue a client was having with alopecia was going to start an amazing movement! 14 Be encouraged… TUNISHA C. BROWN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF @momentswithtunisha @impactmagazine 2 || IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE 09 IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE || 3 Ai am that Ai am 4 || IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE || 5 6 || IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE || 7 OMOYENI MAKINDE O Omoyeni Makinde is the owner and designer of omoYeni LLC, a jewelry business specializing in the use of semi-precious stones and beads. Omoyeni is a fashionista at heart. Her jewelry designs are reflective of the ever-changing fashion world. She strives to create jewelry that would be one of a kind which is reflective of who you are as well as who she is. Striving to create the best is her goal and the mantra for Omoyeni is, “Beading at its Best”. Omoyeni’s graduated with a degree in Economics for the University of Albany and currently works in Asset- Based Lending. She has used her field to create a business where she can manage the financial intricacies of her business while being able to be creative through her jewelry. Omoyeni’s love for jewelry making came from watching her mother create many things to match the everchanging styles and colors of Nigerian fashion. Omoyeni is 8 || IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE Nigerian -American and her culture is a strong influence on how her creative juices flows through her jewelry. Nigerian fashion is bright, bold and intricate in nature, which you can say the same of Omoyeni’s creativity. Omoyeni believes in contributing to her community. She has volunteered as Citzens teacher at Citzens schools of NYC where she tapped into the young minds of our future by showing them how a small idea can be the basis of a small business and entrepreneurship. Omoyeni Makinde believes in supporting and providing a foundation for our young children to flourish. Omoyeni currently resides in the Bronx and you can say all her jewelry is BRONX MADE. You can find Omoyeni on social media @omoyeni_jewelry. COVER STORY Supa Wuzzam “All it took was 90 minutes for The Crayon Case to shut down the internet” M The 90 Minute Factor 10 || IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE ajority of the people who speak on Wuzzam Supa’s story will say, “All it took was 90 minutes for The Crayon Case to shut down the internet”, but I’ve come to tell you it took way much more for beauty mogul, Supa Cent, to make that $1 Million dollars in record speed timing! Raynell Stewart, aka Wuzzam Supa, has been building her cosmetics brand since 2017. Hailing in from New Orleans, let’s dive into what has brought Supa from busting tables to becoming a multimillion-dollar beauty mogul! AUTHENTICITY We are in a new day in age of the consumer. In addition to you having the bomb ass product, the consumer wants to know who, what, when, where, and why. It is the way of the social media beast. Gone are the days when you can throw a commercial up and that will satisfy the consumer... today, that is not going to fly. What does fly is the way Supa built a multimillion-dollar company; with authenticity and hard work! You can fool the people some of the time, but you can’t fool the people all the damn time! Supa’s authenticity while sharing what was on her mind while doing makeup, paid off dearly for her. Supa says, “I am just a normal girl from New Orleans who has a public sense of humor. Which got me to where I am today.” She credits her raw and unapologetic videos as being the guide for people relating to her. LIVE VIDEOS Becoming fond of makeup and using comedy in her videos allowed this mogul the opportunity to become a viral sensation. Through these LIVE videos, her consumers were able to feel as though they knew her. They would respond in positive and negative ways, but Supa said their response didn’t matter. She was LIVE speaking to vent to her audience and they felt where she was IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE || 11 USE OF TALENT ON VIDEOS While making herself a staple in the minds of people on social media, Supa brought each one in with something she knew how to do... MAKEUP! Supa said she knew how to do her own makeup and was very fond of cosmetics. While being her authentic self, she displayed her talents to the world. She became the expert to her followers on all thing’s makeup. It was a no brainer to come out with her own line of cosmetics. “ I am just a normal girl from New Orleans who has a public sense of humor. Which got me to where I am today.” CREATIVITY OF THE BRAND Taking a love of the crayon box from childhood, Supa created The Crayon Case. The Crayon Case was a brilliant idea because there was nothing like it on the market! Of course, after she launched it, Crayola took to creating their own line. But this didn’t matter because Supa’s base was already locked into what she had to offer. One of the first product offerings from the brand was the eyeshadow palette, Box of Crayons, which includes an assortment of colors and pigments that bring nostalgic memories of playing with crayons and bold colors; with brushes looking like pencils... BRILLIANT! HUMBLENESS At the end of the day, Supa has shown the key to all of this is to remain humble. The most prominent value in her life are her family and friends. So much so, she has named some of her products after them. Supa says they have played such a major part in her life. We are loving this black girl magic and wish nothing but even more success for Supa! I cannot wait til she has succumbed in to the multi-billionaire status, to rival some of the big wig cosmetic companies. To show what a black woman can do with hard work, determination, and perseverance. Written by the Editor-In-Chief: Tunisha Brown @momentswithtunisha Photo credit: Drea Nicole Photography Gwennetta WRIGHT Business Strategist/Author/Speaker Gwennetta Wright is a seasoned entrepreneur and celebrated author. An award-winning business woman, Wright’s ability to reflect a passion for service in order to reach success has become a flagship component to her brand as a tax professional, business strategist, realtor and media spokesperson. Known for her ability to project manage multiple and complicated professional endeavors, she utilizes her resources and talents to empower others and provide accurate and sound advice to other businesses. Gwennetta, herself, owns Xpert Tax Service LLC, Gwennetta Wright Enterprises and she is the CEO of Reach 4 Your Dream Inc. Further, she is also a realtor with Prestige Property Broker and host of her own talk show, Gwen’s Business Corner, on Fox 54. While work is important, Gwennetta has a vested interest in helping others polish their efforts by acting as a philanthropist and community-based liaison and mentor. Her strong reputation within the business world and involvement within the Georgia community compliment her tireless passion for service. She has helped lay the foundation for a variety of small businesses, as well as dedicating her time and attention to various issues for atrisk youth. Her professional ambition and accomplishments are embedded alongside her religious views, which help others discover not only how the Lord’s lessons in life can turn into one’s biggest blessings, but also how serving others helps both community and businesses grow. To find more information about Gwennetta Wright: Website: www.gwennettawright.com Social Media: @gwennettawright 12 || IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE || 13 RAZOR CHIC OF ATLANTA CELEBRITY HAIRSTYLIST, MASTER OF DISGUISE AND HAIR & SCALP WHISPERER By simply reviewing her extensive portfolio, one can tell award-winning master stylist, Jasmine “Razor Chic of Atlanta” Collins, is a woman on a mission and truly a master of disguise. An advocate for “real hair,” Jasmine inspires women to ditch their dependency on weaves, wigs, and braids for a healthy mane of their own. Locally recognized as a miracle worker of scalp and hair, her popularity boomed after releasing a video in which she seamlessly veils the thinning hair of a young client with weave-related traction alopecia, using only the client’s natural hair. The viral video has turned Jasmine into an international sensation, recognized as the cure for distressed scalps and hope for admirers around the world. With more than 25 years of hair styling knowledge, Jasmine is not only the owner of the stunning Razor Chic of Atlanta Salon. Jasmine is a recipient of numerous awards from competitions, including Bronner Brothers’ Hair Battle. Her artistry has been featured in numerous media outlets including BET, Centric TV, The CW, SELF Magazine, The Huffington Post, Daily Mail, Madamenoire.com, The Atlanta Journal- 14 || IMPACT MAGAZINE | @IMPACTMAGAZINE Constitution, Sophisticates Black Hairstyles, Hype Hair and SHEEN Magazine just to name a few. Jasmine’s work has been displayed on multiple celebrities including reality-TV stars NeNe Leakes and Porsha Williams, Rapper Trina, Comedians Monique & Sommore, Music Artists K Michelle & Tweet, Celebrity choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson, and Actress Terri J. Vaughn. 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