May 3, 2021 - New York Weekly

Shawn Fair Welcomes Another Dynamic Speaker, Coach Tia Monique, on his Leadership Experience Tour

NY Weekly Staff on May 3, 2021

After years of influencing the coaching industry and positively changing lives worldwide, Shawn Fair has yet again found another gem to represent and empower his audience. This time, Shawn brings in the award-winning, international bestselling author and CEO of “Let It Out Academy,” Coach Tia Monique to share her story of trials and triumphs on the latest edition of the Leadership Experience Tour.

Coach Tia Monique, is an inspirational public figure, an ordained elder, CEO of Let It Out Academy, a wife of 20 years, and mom of 6. In what might seem like a standard life achievement for anyone, Coach Tia has functioned excellently in these areas for the last nine years while living with a disability, unable to walk or stand due to neuropathy and partial paralysis. Determined not to be defined by her limited capabilities, Coach Tia worked hard towards success, put pen to paper, and wrote several award-winning, International bestselling books while inspiring other bestselling authors to pursue their dreams and reach for success.

In March 2020, during the pandemic, Coach Tia Monique’s success and business came to an unexpected halt. She was hospitalized and required emergency surgery to remove necrotizing fasciitis. While battling for her life, she tested positive for the dreaded COVID-19 amid other complications, and her body could not take the overwhelming health condition – it shut down. Her health condition forced her into a depressing phase of uncertainties as she battled for her life, not knowing if she would survive.

After spending more than 90 days in sterile hospital rooms, rehab, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, Coach Tia was determined to take her new lease on life with both hands, rebuild her business, focus on everything that makes her happy, and ignore the negativities. Her selflessness and passion for life inspired others to share their stories with the world and find hope again. “I am a poster child displaying triumph, encouraging others not to give up. If I can make it despite the many limitations, they can make it too!” She passionately shares.

Coach Tia Monique believes that her continued survival despite the many obstacles is God’s master plan for her life – to help others live, hope, and win. Through her organization, “Let It Out Academy,” Coach Tia, with her team of professionals, provides personalized training for everyone regardless of demographics on how to write and self-publish any story, experience, or expertise in 100 days or less.

She thrives by helping other disabled people, particularly women and coaches, to find their unique voice and creative angle to make writing easier for a package fee under $7500. The tools and strategies developed by the academy have trained and created more than 30 bestselling authors in one year.

A go-getter, Coach Tia draws motivation from her limited capabilities to build and scale her brand for success. She infuses this in her teachings as she encourages her students to highlight their strengths and weaknesses while developing a confident mindset to rise above life’s obstacles.

In the coming years, Coach Tia Monique plans to travel across borders to speak to and motivate others to keep up the fight and win. “My goal is to help create at least 5000 award-winning, bestselling authors/speakers in the next five years,” she shares.

To learn more about Coach Tia Monique and her Let It Out Academy, visit her official website.

David Nso: A Man With a Motive

NY Weekly Staff on May 3, 2021

David Nso was born and raised in Cameroon. He moved to the USA as a young adult and went to University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and worked hard and always aimed to start his own business. He got multiple disappointments as well as failures in this, but he understood that failures are just a part of life and the first step towards success. He never gave up on his dream and kept working hard to start his own business. At a point, he lost it all, but David decided to start right from the beginning again.

Starting all over again he got his old job back and some days he had to sleep in a gym because he had no place to live. He took on as many clients as he could and never doubted his own ability. Today David Nso is a well-known fitness trainer in the Hamptons and NYC. He strongly believes that ” Fitness is more than exercise- it’s a complete lifestyle. You are what you eat, his unique formula for health is 80% nutrition and 20℅ exercise.

He is also a business owner which is known as NsoNewYork. NsoNewYork is an active lifestyle brand that is comfortable while stylish. Blending his love for fitness, fashion, and overall comfort, David created NsoNewYork to share his passion with the world. NsoNewYork embodies David’s style and his roots, as such part of the proceeds will be donated to the Nso Inspired Foundation to fund projects for those in need.

David Nso also runs a foundation known as Nso Inspired Foundation. This foundation was found in 2015 to serve the people and faces of his native home of Cameroon; a foundation where it continues to celebrate and share the message to God’s desire to continually be helping people throughout its homeland.

Nso inspired is a foundation that strives to improve the quality of lives by providing no-cost general healthcare, promoting sport and wellness programs by providing access to such programs, as well as educating the community on living a healthy lifestyle.

NY Weekly’s 10 Coaches of 2021

NY Weekly Staff on May 3, 2021

Statistics reveal that there are currently over 55,000 business coaches in the world. The rising number of professionals entering the industry as coaches can be attributed to the fact that even the most seasoned CEOs, entrepreneurs, and executives know that they can perform better with an expert behind them. Coaches have been pivotal to ensuring that professionals reach their goals and achieve their maximum potential. But the job is not for anyone. A coach needs to be strategic enough in creating strategies for his clients, treating their goals as theirs. Today, despite the rising number of coaches in the field, the cream of the crop still rise above the others and make it to the top.

1. Tony Robbins

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Born on February 29, 1960, Tony Robbins is an American author, coach, speaker, and philanthropist. Tony is best recognized for his pivotal works in the coaching industry, including authoring self-help books such as Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within. In his speeches, events, and programs, Tony emphasizes the value of focusing on gratitude and growth to live a healthier, wealthier, more fulfilling, passionate, and purposeful life. Empowering an individual with such a perspective results in them having the capability to achieve more in business and relationships. With over four decades of experience in the industry, transforming hundreds of thousands of lives, Tony has become one of the most sought-after coaches in the world.

Website: www.tonyrobbins.com

2. Felicia Jeffries

Felicia Jeffries is a business coach and founder of Moore Financial Services. She is known for her no-nonsense and strategic approach. To put it simply, Felicia is a lover of people with a passion for growth. Despite her status in the industry today, Felicia shared that she never intended on becoming a coach. But from a young age, she’s had a passion for teaching those around her. Coaching chose her, and the path has propelled her to achieve great heights.

Felicia is the author of various books and eBooks, such as The Transition: Starting Your Own Business, which dives deep into individuals’ mindsets to help them transition from an employee to an entrepreneur. As a business consultant, Felicia holds coaching sessions in the Biz Credit Movement, where she empowers business owners with real-life knowledge and solutions for their businesses. She also has one-on-one solutions tailored to fit the needs of a specific client.

Website: www.bizcreditmovement.net

3. Jackie Robinson III

Come See Jack, born Jackie Robinson on October 11 and raised in Southern California, is a rising powerhouse in the music industry. Backed by his unique way with words and exceptional rhythm, the rise of Come See Jack came as no surprise. He is one of the best-dressed, sharpest, game-changing, and multi-talented artists in the music scene today. But Come See Jack follows a non-conventional path to fulfill his passion for music.

He lives by his slogan “I’d Rather Sell a Million Cars Than a Million Records” and holds shows in some of the trendiest car expos in the country. His upcoming project “All Gas No Breaks All 2021” is creating a buzz among music lovers. Come See Jack has also held live performances in dealer showrooms known as The Dodge Boys Ram Jam Session. Come See Jack is also a Mopar or No Car Ambassador. With his music, the artist is also one of the best car salesmen any buyer will ever come across.

Website: www.comeseejack.com

4. April Custodio

As founder and CEO of House of Talent, April Custodio emphasizes that running a successful company is more than business. We asked how she was given the nickname “Coach,” She replied, “I consider my clients, employees, and vendors as my team because we work around the clock together as a unit. I do my best to be a sounding board on and off the field (so to speak) because unlocking their potential and helping others achieve their development objectives ensures that I am evolving leaders and not just employees. If we have hills to climb, I will not only challenge and support them, but I will help my team conquer the climb and be able to embrace and master the process so we can continue to defeat any obstacles we may have. I promote gratitude for the journey which I feel is the foundation to the growth of any role.”

Instagram: @tallapril

Website: www.houseoftalentcasting.com

5. Kristy Love

Kristy Love is a mindset coach based out of Detroit, Michigan, who teaches people the power of mindsets and how to master mindsets and get a better grasp of thoughts, leading to better decisions and actions in short to long term. She hosts the online talk show entitled “With Love Show,” where she speaks with other experts and thought leaders on ideas that affirm and encourage others to be the best they can be.

Kristy is also a certified NLP practitioner and speaks on entrepreneurship, career, self-development, change, and many others. She also created the Detroit Resource booklet, which provides an extensive resource and library of communities and organizations that help feed the poor and solve mental health and job placement concerns.

Website: www.thekristylove.com

6. Janine Schindler, BS, MA

Janine Schindler is the CEO and founder of JAS Leadership, a company that helps executives, managers, and professionals level up their organizations. She is a master certified coach and leadership development facilitator with solid intuition, integrity, and expertise in her field. Janine has coached and trained many professionals and teams in some of the fastest-growing companies and most notable Fortune 500 companies.

Janine specializes in training companies and individuals on cross-cultural and cross-generational dynamics and communications. Before becoming a professional coach, she worked in technology, heading up many large developments and online learning projects. Her greatest passion is helping organizations align human capital and company systems to reach their goals.

Website: www.jasleadership.com

7. Mariano Cardona

Mariano Cardona is a New York City fitness coach with over twelve years of experience in fitness and six years in conditioning and training. He has developed knowledge and expertise in helping formulate solutions around nutrition, rest, recovery, and injury prevention throughout his career.

Mariano specializes in enhancing human performance, the psychology of personal motivation, child development, attachment theory, and exercise and physicality. He takes pride in his personalized approach to training and takes time to follow up with his client’s progress and performance. Mario works hard to provide programs that ensure optimal results while also reducing the risk of injury or physical harm.

Website: www.marianocardonanyc.com

8. Amina AlTai

Amina AlTai is a New York-based CEO and coach for emerging entrepreneurs who are struggling with their confidence, direction, and motivation. Her holistic approach helps entrepreneurs realize their full potential as they journey toward understanding their purpose. She sold a portion of the business she co-owned to pursue a degree in coaching, nutrition, wellness, and meditation. Her unique program guides entrepreneurs in processing their old habits and expectations so they can transform themselves significantly. She was VP for Marketing at eXO Skin Simple, Head for Brand Integration at Bliss, and Senior Director of Marketing at Spafinder Wellness 360.

Website: www.aminaaltai.com

Facebook: Amina AlTai

Instagram: @aminaaltai

LinkedIn: Amina AlTai

9. Keren Eldad

Keren Eldad is a personal and executive coach who specializes in uncovering the blind spots of the unique personalities of individuals. She is the founder of With Enthusiasm Coaching and is well-experienced when it comes to crisis counseling. She is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. She also finished Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and Science of Wellbeing from Yale University. She has also completed advanced academic degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Jerusalem. She is best known for her key research on The Superstar Paradox and her recent TED Talks speaking engagement titled “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know.”

Website: www.kereneldad.com

LinkedIn: Keren Eldad https://www.linkedin.com/in/keren-eldad-5232033

Facebook: Live With Enthusiasm

10. R.A. Leslie

R.A. Leslie is a transformative intuitive catalyst and public speaker based in New York City. She firmly believes that people need inspiration and clarity for them to thrive in their respective areas of choice. She dialogues with her clients in order to tap into their innermost potentials, including their deepest hurts from when they were children. This process allows her to uncover interesting pain points and, in doing so, enables her to formulate an effective path that her clients can opt to take in order to achieve success. She is the author of the books Do You Know The Sound of Throwing Stars?, Chasing Rainbows, and When: Contemplations on Life, Memories, and Fairy Tales.

Instagram: @seeuatnoon

Website: www.seeuatnoon.com

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Geechee One Films Continues to Capture a Diverse Audience With Its Outstanding Creations

NY Weekly Staff on May 3, 2021

Success stories of individuals who have conquered their endeavors have proven that there is no clear-cut path to victory. While some started off with a bang, others began at a slow and steady pace. However, despite their differences, these journeys share the same value for patience, perseverance, and dedication. In the case of Felicia Rivers, the esteemed founder of Geechee One Films, it is shown that trusting the process and staying committed can bring anyone’s dreams to greater heights.

Geechee One Films is an up-and-coming film company based out of Charleston, South Carolina. On a mission to educate, inform, and entertain the world, it intends to revolutionize the industry with its groundbreaking platforms. With a remarkable vision and a goal-oriented trajectory, this emerging household name continues to take significant strides toward the pinnacles of success.

Felicia Rivers’ Geechee One Films has been going strong for three years straight, with web series, short films, and full-length films. With no plans of slowing down anytime soon, it signed a digital distribution deal with Maverick Entertainment, which is the number one film distribution company for black cinema in the world.

With humble origins and stark beginnings, Geechee One Films started as a magazine deeply rooted in its founder’s passion for writing. The publication, which focuses on the eclectic Geechee culture, has been a print magazine since 2006 and a print and digital magazine since 2008. This brainchild of Felicia Rivers has some of its covers by Faazon Flyers and graphic layout by F. Khristopher Blue. On top of that, it has consistently given exposure to music artists, models, businesses, and things that impact our community and surrounding areas for over 13 years.

Determined to make its mark on the industry, Geechee One Films has been going the extra mile in producing films that resonate with viewers from all walks of life. As a matter of fact, the diversity of its projects allows it to carry an element of surprise. With varying themes like horror, drama, and music, the company sure knows how to keep its audience up on their toes.

Standing at the helm of Geechee One Films, Felicia Rivers has been gaining nods and garnering accolades for her multifaceted prowess. She and her business partner, Isaac Hilton, are both international award-winning producers, writers, and directors. Their films can be found on various platforms such as Amazon Prime, Vudu, Fandango, Tubi, and many more.

In their visionary outputs, Felicia Rivers and Isaac Hilton shed light on music, clothing, culture, and other thought-provoking topics. In their most recent full feature, the power duo has even cast Love and Hip-Hop Miami’s own Nikki Natural for two full-length films and one short film that is bound for release in 2022. Last April, their first collection of movies under the title “TRAP FLIX PARTY” was dropped on Tubi and is now unstoppable at getting the recognition it deserves.

With Felicia Rivers’ passion for writing, Geechee One Films wishes to release projects that spark joy and inspire action. In the coming years, it intends to put up a studio and produce more films that people love and adore.

Learn more about Geechee One Films here.

Innata on Changing the Skincare Game With All-Natural Products

NY Weekly Staff on May 3, 2021

In this day and age, skincare is all the rage. However, there is more to having clear and glowing skin than meets the eye. As a matter of fact, how one treats their skin says a lot about how they approach health and wellness. True enough, skincare goes beyond topical treatments and beauty regimens because a considerable part of it lies in other factors such as lifestyle and diet. For this reason, emerging industry household name Innata has committed itself to create revolutionary solutions through innovative efforts.

Although the skin care industry is already saturated with hundreds and thousands of established brands, Innata still manages to take center stage with its unparalleled professionalism and effective arsenal of products. The company believes that every person’s beauty journey is different. Thus, it strives to look into each clients’ history and gain a deeper understanding of what their skin really needs. In this way, it can address issues and concerns in the most efficient way possible.

Widely acknowledged for its remarkable skincare philosophy, Innata is all about going natural and being sustainable. The company offers clinical-grade formulas infused with high-quality ingredients sourced from around the world. With its patrons’ skincare routines in mind, it provides a variety of products geared towards nourishing the skin. Since all of its products are USA-made and manufactured using domestic and imported ingredients, it promises luxury formulas that are as effective as they are safe.

Standing at the helm of Innata, Maria Abreu, Andry Santos with Omayra La Bella and Med Vital Wellness Center all came together and shared each other’s expertise which led them to create and promote a successful brand that caters to every skin type there is. They harnessed his expertise and acumen to come up with revolutionary skincare products. As holistic nutritionists, the couple helps clients understand why using natural ingredients is the way to go.

According to Andry Santos, taking care of the skin should be one of the first things that one must implement in their life to prevent early aging. The key then is to use the right set of skincare products and establish an effective and sustainable routine. Above anything else, incorporating a healthy lifestyle and practicing a balanced diet should be a priority.

“It’s all about nutrition. The benefits of a healthy diet, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, will help you look good on the outside and feel good on the inside,” Andry Santos said. As a result, he created a line of skincare products infused with vitamins and nutrients that go deep into the layers of the skin and nourish them for a healthy and radiant appearance. “By using our products, you are enriching your skin in every way possible. Innata’s products are vegan, paraben-free, gluten-free, silicone-free, sulfate-free, talc-free, and eco-friendly,” he added.

With an array of selections to choose from, Innata invites everyone to join it in its advocacy of health, beauty, and wellness. Indeed, the company offers products that speak volumes about premium quality and the benefits of sticking to natural ingredients.

Learn more about Innata skincare here.

Day: May 3, 2021

Shawn Fair Welcomes Another Dynamic Speaker, Coach Tia Monique, on his Leadership Experience Tour

David Nso: A Man With a Motive

NY Weekly’s 10 Coaches of 2021

Geechee One Films Continues to Capture a Diverse Audience With Its Outstanding Creations

Innata on Changing the Skincare Game With All-Natural Products

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