By Yvonne D. Nelson On January 1, 2019, Media Host , Ms. Loretta McNary, sponsor of the black tie and evening gown annual Kindle Awards Gala celebrating unsung heroes, inducted a new group of ladies into her Pink Diamond Mastermind group. This, the first of 12 monthly sessions, was held next door to D&L Catfish Shack, 3706 S. Mendenhall Road, a low-key eatery serving fried catfish and other seafood, plus wings, hush puppies and more, in the Legacy Hall (3712). About a dozen women, some new to the session and some returning members met with McNary to explore ways to improve themselves one month at a time. “These sessions are for women who are dedicated to making their dreams a reality!” said McNary. “Pink Diamond Mastermind participants are trained to embrace their highest levels of self-expression and expansion every day of their life. The overarching goal of Pink Diamond Mastermind group meetings is for these women to learn steps to help them unleash the aspiring ‘lady boss’ inside of them.” McNary began the meeting with a prayer and introductions followed with each person present answering the question, “What’s stopping you?” McNary instructed each attendee to write their personal response to that question by digging deep within and truthfully responding in writing. It is important to note that everyone present was required to stand when responding. “You see where you are,” interjected McNary. “Over here is where you really want to be, but what do you think is stopping you? Write it down. Now you are journaling. For this to be a success, we have to be able to measure your results and your success and that you were absolutely changed and you can prove that you were for having been here. You have to learn how to listen when you ask yourself a question because all the answers are really and truly within. They’re here. You already have them.” McNary responded by saying she has learned that someone is going to own the room and that she decided that it is up to her Holy Spirit to own the room and change the atmosphere of the room when she enters it. Responses from participants included self-doubt and fear of failure, being a people pleaser instead of focusing on pleasing oneself, procrastination and negative chatter, distraction from outside forces, filling your own plate first and letting others fill off your overflow, the fear of starting over, my overall belief system in myself and my need for validation of self instead of from others, energy draining bad money, being confused and afraid of making the wrong choice or taking 10 Top: Loretta McNary (seated left) founded the Pink Diamond Mastermind group for women who are or have been stuck on the fence about starting a business, finishing their degree or book, or what their next move in life should be. Middle: Returning Diamond Nicole Gates dialogues with new members during the first Mastermind meeting of 2019. Mastermind members are challenged to be all they can be. The Chiro Place is a family wellness center and chiropractic office that serves individuals of all ages. The mission of The Chiro Place, where Dr. Dena Granger, D.C. and Dr. Clint Rogers, D.C., practice, is to educate the community on how to live a more fulfilling life through the integration of chiropractic care. Their offices rely on state-of-theart digital equipment and extensive examinations to help the body to function at its optimal potential, relieving pain and or discomfort. Cedric Hawkins (left) and DeAndre Gant represented the company at the annual National Council of Negro Women Going Green in 2019 Fashion Show held Saturday, January 26th at the Memphis Hilton. 27
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