Devine Southern Belle Magazine

Bishop T.D. Jakes’ International Pastors & Leadership Conference Equips Leaders with Tools for Success

Tampa, Fla., April 23, 2019—Thousands of leaders across the globe are attending a three-day gathering for teaching and training across multiple fields and spheres of influence. This year’s International Pastors & Leadership Conference will be held in Tampa, April 25 – 27, and was inspired by Bishop T.D. Jakes’ best-selling book, SOAR!: Build Your Vision from the Ground Up.
Bishop T.D. Jakes, entrepreneur and senior pastor of The Potter’s House, has convened a team of thought leaders, speakers and executives to provide advanced training in relationships, processes, workflows, investments, marketing, advertising, communication and more. The conference will also address today’s cross-generational environments. Breakout session topics include cyber security, mental health, staff diversity, social justice, the art of preaching, artist development and how to handle change. Jakes will also be unveiling his latest book, Crushing: God Turns Pressure into Power.

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This year’s fourth annual Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Festival will be one for the books! Sponsored by Allstate, T-Mobile, The City of Houston, Houston First, Compassion International, The Principle Partnering Group LLC, Silver Eagle and others.  The George R. Brown Convention Center will host the 2018 festival in Houston, Texas spanning two days – August 11th and August 12th. Over 50,000 people are expected to be in attendance.


This all-weekend event will be jam-packed with guest speakers, artists, poets, performances and world-renowned musical guest entertainers. There will also be an array of activities, namely a volunteer workday partnering with Volunteer America in the rebuilding of Houston after Hurricane Harvey.

This year’s artist will be Grammy award-winning Lalah Hathaway, and lead singer of legendary R&B group Mint Condition, Stokley Williams.

This is a must-attend event that you don’t want to miss. There will be something for the entire family, including an interactive youth zone. This years youth zone will feature all kinds of great activities for the kids. The guest Dj is spineralla herself 11-year-old DJ Layla! Kids will enjoy food, fun, and activities sponsored by the city of Houston.

 http://www.houstonblackheritagefest.com

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The Earnest Living Tour, which was hosted in Houston, Texas on June 16, 2018.  This amazing tour gave all of the attendees the  knowledge needed to be successful. Southern Belle Mag , Founder Ms. Verna Caddie and Sissy was on hand as Mr. Duke shared everything there is to know about brand building and he did not hold anything back, Mr. Duke was very open and honest with everyone. I am sure that everyone was very blessed by what was learned, and they are prepared with the tools needed to become the next millionaires.

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On March 18, 2018 Devine Creations debutantes held a awesome workshop on self esteem for young ladies. This year’s debutantes must attend a 8 month program which covers etiquette, manners, table etiquette, self esteem, self confidence,posture and poise and a host of other empowering workshops. This event was held at a private location, and it was great.

With a special appearance from “LIL BRI” from Season 4 The Rap Game. LIL BRI spoke so eloquently about being humble and never changing. This young lady makes us Houston pride, by empowering youth everywhere to be themselves no matter what.

Ms. Verna Caddie, The Founder of Devine Creations Debutante/Cotillions also, gave out “The Amazing Youth Award” to Journie Bell, who is an awesome young lady.  Journie Bell. Journie is an 8 year old actress, model, dancer, and entrepreneur. Also, making an appearance was LiL Miss. Happy Head Samyria Spriggs.

“LIL BRI” and Devine Creations Phylicity

“LIL BRI” and Miss. Devine Creations Amiya Doss

LIL BRI and Maghan McDermott

Ms. Verna Caddie and Journie Bell

For more information about Devine Creations Debutante Program, please contact:

http://www.devinecreations.org

Join, Devine Creations on March 18,2018 for a time to reflect on self esteem, and self worth. Founder of Devine Creations, Ms. Verna Caddie, will offer a workshop to young ladies ages 8 to 21 years of age.

Place: Ramada

Time: 2pm to 5pm

All material will be included.

  “Blink” is the latest film project from Houston, TX native Courtney JáPaul Glaudé. The movie was released earlier this year, to industry professionals, at the 2017 Los Angeles Short Film Festival, and is now set to premier in select AMC theaters in Houston & Atlanta March 2nd through 8th. Allstate insurance recently backed the film as an acting sponsor to help shine a light on such a serious topic. Houston’s Mayor Sylvester Turner has declared March 2nd as “Courtney Japaul Glaude” Day with a proclamation honor. This public honor will kick off on Friday, March 2nd, 2018 and will continue with annual recognition.
Allstate is committed to “Blink” as part of the company’s “Purple Purse” initiative, which is led by spokeswoman Serena Williams with the purpose to help empower domestic violence survivors by offering resources and tools for them to stay free from abuse. Further, the Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV) has a “Every 9 Seconds” campaign that piggybacks on the theme of “Blink”, which includes having a spokesperson for PADV attend and speak at Blink red carpet movie premiers.

“Blink” is the dramatic story of Nailah Belle as the character tries to navigate the depths and effect of domestic violence. Belle discovers that the calmest seas are often the most turbulent below the surface. From the outside, the meticulous facade of Nailah and husband Chris’s relationship looks perfect. The community doesn’t suspect domestic violence exists in the home, but the violence is unbearable as Nailah seeks out perfection and is looped into a life of a domestic violence victim, showing how everything can change in just one blink.

“It’s a serious subject matter addressed with tact, but in a manner that gets your attention. Courtney JáPaul Glaudé does an amazing job with the writing of what sadly is reality for many women. The ThinkZILLA team is proud to help garner national awareness of this film and hopefully help victims reach out for help,” said Velma Trayham CEO of ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group.

Domestic Violence in America is a prominent topic, which can be circumvented with proper education – like media tools in motion picture form such as “Blink”. Currently, and according to the TheHotline.org, “1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.”  Bianca Siplin and Will Scott star in “Blink”. A full list of theatrical showings may be accessed by visiting www.blinkthemovie.net

https://www.greeneyedtheater.com/blinkthemovie

https://www.courtneyglaude.com/