Be Bold. Be Brave. Stand Tall. : The Queens

WE BEAT THE S.T.R.E.E.T.S!

S. Strongholds- We must first conquer the battle within

T. Trials- We face many trials but we surpass them all! WE WIN!

R. Religion ova Relationship- We choose Christ over religion!

E. Environment- From broken places but not defined by it!

E. Excuses- We had every reason to quit!

T. Troubles- We made mistakes but we got up!

S. Society- Statistics say we should be dead, through Christ we rise!

Life gets rough. With Christ you can get back up. This month I want to feature some great children of God who are taking life by storm and conquering the enemy. My first feature is this great woman of God Tiera Miles. Continue reading to find out just what God is doing in her life!!! Please share.........

THIS MONTHS QUEEN FEATURE: TIERA MILES~

AROUNDTHEWAY: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from?

TIERA M.

My name is Tiera Miles. I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington; I have a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in history. I am from Arlington, Texas but I grew up in Mansfield. I am a wonderful child of God. I serve at Rockstar Church as a youth minister and cater to my girls in Charm School 101 outside of work and church. I absolutely love sports, mostly basketball, I love kids and drawing is my escape from the world. I also speak at local schools as a motivational speaker, encouraging teenagers to chase life; I like to call it TSMILES Inspiring lives.

AROUNDTHEWAY: I met you a few months ago at a conference and you shared with me your plans to start charm school 101 classes. What inspired you?

Tiera M.

I worked at a junior high for 5 years; 4 years as a supervisor for the ACE 21^st Before and After school program where I worked with at-risk kids and became very passionate about helping less fortunate kids be excited about life. During the program we had an activity called character development where the boys and girls would split up and talk about “boys stuff” and “girls stuff”. I and a co-worker of mine decided to start a charm school for our girls because of the disrespect we were receiving throughout the program from them. During the process of developing charm school, we found that many of these girls if not all of them had a self-esteem problem. They lacked self-love, self-confidence, self-value and were fighting, running away from home and some were even molested or raped.

I was raped in the 7^th grade by two boys I thought were my friends. I struggled with self-love, confidence, value, and self-esteem for 12 years, afterwards, because I never spoke out. As a kid, I cut myself, tried to commit suicide and fed myself any and every negative thought possible, because I thought it was my fault. In a lot of ways, I was just like them in junior high school. This is where my pain became my purpose! In April 2013, the district announced that we would no longer have the 21^st century after school program where kids could come after school and engage in activities until 7:00pm and have a bus ride home. We were devastated but there was something that sparked inside of me to establish a Charm School 101 to implement into the school district. Therefore, June 28^,2013, I started an all-girls organization called Charm School 101. I was inspired by my own life to empower girls to become young women who love themselves and who lead others.

AROUNDTHEWAY: When a teenage girl comes to charm school 101 what is she expected to gain from her experience with you?

tiera M:

At Charm School 101, I teach young girls how to love themselves from the inside out. I help them develop confidence in themselves and how to become the leader of the pack. These ladies will learn how to set goals and a step by step method on how to reach each goal. They will also learn how pay it forward to their peers and other people they come in contact with. I also show these ladies how to encourage themselves and others to keep going along their journey, no matter how difficult things become, because situations happen, obstacles come, and there are always distractions. I also show them how the inner beauty of oneself is the most important attribute to have as a young woman, by showing them their reflection in the mirror.

AROUNDTHEWAY: Any words of encouragement to someone reading this who may be feeling led to do more for their community or walk in gods purpose for their life and may unsure of where to start and that ugly word f.e.a.r. may be holding them back?

tiera M.

Whatever it is God has put on your heart to do, whatever purpose He has put in your heart to pursue, JUST DO IT! Research what it takes to write that book, start that business or organization, clothing line, whatever it is, DO IT! I remember walking in my purpose not knowing I was walking in my purpose, at my old church I was trying to find a way to start an all-girls class talking about dating and how to be Christ-like while dating. While I was trying to get permission from my pastor, who is now deceased, he stopped me in my tracks and raised his voice and said, “Tee, whatever it is you are trying to do, you just gotta do it!” So I pay that forward to you and anybody else you are connected to, whatever God has for you, is simply just FOR YOU, so just DO IT! To speak on FEAR, I say this, anything you’re afraid to do, YOU MUST DO! Get out of your comfort zone and trust God, He’s there every step of the way. In the Bible it says do not be afraid or do not fear 365 times, so guess what? Call on the name of Jesus and remember that you can do ALL things, I repeat ALL THINGS, through Christ who strengthens you. **Philippians 4:13**

AROUNDTHEWAY: Is there a website for charm school 101 where the people can get involved and donate?

Tiera M:

Please follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/charmschool101

IG: @charmschool_101

Twitter: @charmschool_101

If you would like to see how to get involved you can contact Miss Tiera Miles

Phone number: 951-29C-HARM/ 951-292-4276 for additional information

Email: charmschool_101@yahoo.com for donations and additional information

Website is under construction, right now, will be up and ready, very soon!

AROUNDTHEWAY:

Thanks for taking out time to speak with us!! May God continue to prosper you and all that you do!!!!!! To those reading do you know someone who has beat the s.t.r.e.e.t.s? Have you beat the s.t.r.e.e.t.s? Submit an inquiry by email to chaneldionne@lets-breakaway.com

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THIS MONTHS QUEEN FEATURE: Tori Tigner ~MUA

AROUNDTHEWAY: I'm loving everything you’re doing as a Make-Up Artist and the work is phenomenal! You've always been fashion forward. Even when the world has begun to over sexualize everything you've managed to rise above it and stay on top.
What motivates your fashion style?

TORI TIgnER: I have always been a tomboy at heart, I love & live for a nice pair of kicks. Chic tomboy, not overly dressed not too less dressed.

AROUNDTHEWAY: What are some tips you can share with queens who are wanting to add some class to their fashion sense?

TORI TIgnER: The perfect fitted blouse, or pant does major favors for every shape/sized woman. Never mistaken "ronchiness" for sexy. Always make sure the outfit makes a tasteful fashion statement.