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Meet Our Cute Curators

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Brittany Ramsey

I am also known as Miss FitBrit! For the past 10 years I have operated as a fitness professional. 

 

I help transform bodies and create healthier lifestyles for all ages and body types.

 

Follow MsFitBritt on Instagram @therealmissfitbritt
YouTube and Facebook @Missfitbritt
For more health and wellness tips

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Dr. Bernada N. Baker

Educator. Community Psychologist. Author. Speaker. 

 

One of the most inspiring, influential and intelligent leaders of her generation. 

 

A scholar who offers compassion, strategy and encouragement to all who are graced by her presence. 

 

Her gifts have made great space in the world for her

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Dr. Jarita Steward

Her dedication is to kingdom work and education. 

 

She has worked with young girls through  teaching  and her mentoring group The Rosebuds LLC. 

 

Dr. Steward is an ordained minister who does her evangelical work through her Radio Show Queen Business on stlmoothjazz.com on Sundays at 9 a.m., the Building Your Godship Webshow on YouTube and Facebook and through her writing available on amazon.com

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Antonea Wiley

Antonea ‘Toni’ Wiley is a 34 year young woman who has been a part of the dance world for a minimum of 20 years.

 

While she holds a bachelors in Business Administration and currently pursuing an MBA in finance, she has a strong passion for youth and their abilities to freely express themselves positively in various aspects of life.

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Devin Green

Devin Green is the alumni of Columbia College Chicago and has worked in the media industry for over 10 years.

 

She is currently the Vice President of the Chicago based grassroots non for profit The Better Days Organization, which offers aide and support to inner city minorities.

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Mariah Scott

Mariah Scott is a Writer and Visionary from Milwaukee, WI. She uses her art as a catalyst for change in the lives of others.

 

She recently performed as the NBA G League halftime show performer. In 2019, she hosted her first sold out performing arts show: Be Moved, which featured artists from the tri state area that shared in the organization’s mission of empowerment and innovation.

 

In 2020, she started her own talk show, Monday’s with Mariah; a platform that supports solidarity and progress in Black and Brown communities. She featured guests such as Assistant Attorney General of NY Office, Jason Clark and season 11 finalist from NBC’s tv show The Voice, Sa’Rayah.

 

She will continue to strive for a community that views the arts as a viable resource for social emotional wellness and academic achievement.

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Devin Joyner

Devin Joyner is a native of Virginia who grew up dancing from the age of two. She is the daughter of a single mother and has always had a heart for the arts and those in need. After touring with Sankofa Dance Theater in undergrad she developed her passion to minister stories through dance theater and has done that with companies such as Black Ensemble Theater, IMPACT, Richard Gallion Entertainment, Theater 47. 

 

Her own personal struggles with anxiety, depression, poverty and self-esteem lead her to use her life experiences to cultivate a means of inspiration for those who didn’t have access to health and wellness resources. Her purpose is  to build up the esteem and confidence of black girls and women through movement expression and products that are made for us and reflect the light and beauty within us.

 

Feel free to follow her on Instagram /Facebook for her next event or dance class or movement meditation. 

 

Instagram: @dancewithdevin 

Facebook: Devin Giselle Joyner

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Chantal' Ashante Hill

Chantal' Ashante Hill, the "Spiritual Ballerina," who glorifies God through the gift of dance has trained on full scholarship with Dance Theatre of Harlem, Joel Hall Dancers & Center, Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center, and Danspiration Center Inc.

 

She has performed with Joel Hall Dancers, Judah International Dance Theatre, Dance Ministry Institute, Elements Contemporary Ballet, Hiplet Ballerinas, Centre du Danse Marais of Paris, France, Dance Theatre of Harlem- Nutcracker, Columbia College Chicago and at several churches as well as conferences around the world. 

 

Chantal' has been featured on TV shows, “Praise The Lord'' (Trinity Broadcasting Network), "Bobby Jones Presents" (Impact Network), “Empire" (Ballerina- Ballet scenes)(FOX) & lead ballerina feature in “Fuse” music video of Violinist Damien Escobar & ballerina in “I'm Not Lucky, I'm Loved” video by Gospel Artist Jonathan McReynolds.

 

Being a light of hope globally, Chantal' Ashante Hill uses social media to inspire through dance photos, videos, mediations, prayers, scriptures and fitness. Chantal’ passionately mentors young brown ballerinas and ladies in New York City, Chicago & Los Angeles. 

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Brittanie Brooks

Brett has been a part of the pageant world for the last decade, from a contestant, judge, coordinator and is a 3x Miss Illinois titleholder.

 

Currently she is the Founder/Host of Pageants & Prosecco, the Podcast aimed at pageant enthusiasts who also enjoy a glass of wine or two. Pageants & Prosecco is available on every major streaming platform and reaches about 2,000 listeners on average.

 

Brett has both her Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees in Journalism and has worked as a reporter for radio, print and most recently local TV News. She’s competed in pretty much every system from MAO, USA, to collegiate competitions. During this quarantine, she’s been tapping into her creative side through both photography & screenwriting.

 

You can catch a glimpse of it on her creative Instagram BeeSquaredFilms.

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Ashley Brittenum

Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently providing services as a School Social worker.

 

Ashley graduated from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville with both her graduate degree in Social Work and her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Business  Administration. As a mother of a Black male she aspires to build a private practice to create a safe place for young children of color to overcome adversities, mental health disparities and cultural oppression.

 

Ashley believes that change happens when people are given the guidance and tools they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives. As an activist and advocate in her community she is always striving for equality and resources to support families.

 

Ashley is also a mentor to young girls, providing an environment of compassion and support to help them uncover their potential and overcome obstacles to move forward as leaders and thrive as self confident women.

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Carroll Banks Stapleton, LPN

Dedicated clinical professional with twenty plus years of medical surgical experience.

 

Specializing in Hemodialysis and I am medical administrative assistant. My love and passion absolutely lies in Asian body work . I received intense training at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. I have learned various massage modalities but I mainly concentrate in Asian body work .

 

I love creating personal blends and pain relieving salves using various essential oils. Body washes and body butters, natural home made disinfectant’s, hand sanitizers, CDC regulations.

 

Aromatherapy has great healing properties and various essential oils can shift the atmosphere. I am a teaching evangelist and I love the Lord with my entire being. I am nothing without the Lord.

Brittanie Brooks

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