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From Our Editors Inside this edition,we celebrate the men and women who are not just following their dreams but actively pursuing their purpose. Chicago native Richard Gallion is living his dream in television and film. Darcell is a rising indie artist out of Houston,Texas using his voice to make a mark through his music. Learn more from Dr. Shola Ezeokoli with her new book Physician Heal Yourself and Balanced Life. If this is not enough for you then be sure to get your note pad ready for our Small Business spotlight, check out attorney Pillara Henderson-Smith as she talks about Building Generational Wealth with a bonus feature on Sistah's Place website where she drops some golden nuggets in July. Our team has some heartfelt stories to share from dealing with trauma, domestic violence, and the importance of self care. Our Best, Sistah's Place Follow us on social media. Twitter: @sistahsplace2 IG: @sistahsplace
Get Inspired, empowered, and entertained. Cover Design by Tyrone Oshantha Layout by Tia Thomson Sr. Editors: Carmen Elle Shauntae White Associate Editor Debra Lynn Thomas
SISTAH'S PLACE MAGAZINE
CONTENTS INSPIRATION & ENTERTAINMENT
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Note from the team
11 DR. BARBARA EVANS
Mental Health Awareness: Truama To Recovery
13 SELENA HASKIN Your Intution can save your life
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RICHARD GALLION COVER FEATURE BY MARCIE HILL
23 KIMBERLY R. JASPER
RICHARD GALLION
8 Signs of Abusive Relationship
34 DOROTHY PEAPLES Book Review: Becoming Michelle
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PILLARA HENDERSONSMITH Smallbusiness: Building Generational Wealth
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DARCELL Music: Indie Artist
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DR. SHOLA EZEOKLI Author Spotlight: Physician Heal Yourself
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C O N T R I B U TO R S Dr. Barbara Evans, EdD, LCPC Mental Health Awareness
FB: Better Days with Barbie IG: drbarbe Marcie Hill Freelance writer/Blogger/Author Twitter: @Marciewrites
Dorothy Peaple Twitter: @AYellowHouse IG: Dori_pics
Kimberly R. Jasper IG: @krjasperwrites Facebook: Author Kimberley R. Jasper
Selena Haskins Author & Blogger Twitter/IG: @BooksbySelena
Editors: Carmen Ward Debra Lynn Thomas Shauntae White Intern/Guest Freelancers Mia Thomas (Student Intern)
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