Today's Quotes/News: Sincerely, she Project founder TS Hawkins interviews w/A Date With Destiny

Founder/Curator of The Sincerely, she Project sits with radio host Lisa Saunders of "A Date With Destiny" about arts, youth, sisterhood & The Sincerely, she Project!

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Meet the Womyn: Shanel Sherese

Shanel Sherese grew up in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia.  Her immediate family included mother, grandmother, great great grandmother and two aunts all living together under one roof.  Shanel’s childhood consisted of a slue of other cousins, aunts which doubled when her mother married her step-father when Shanel was seven.  She attended a magnet school in center city from fifth to twelfth grade and began to cultivate her passion for everything that is life.  From playing clarinet and piano to acting in plays, volleyball, roller blading and tae kwan do, to dance and acrobatics class, Shanel’s parents encouraged her to be a jill of all trade.  As a teen Shanel was silly, upbeat, athletic and curious.  The one thing that stayed consistent was her love for movies, creative writing and entertaining.  After she begrudgingly declined an acceptance to NYU Tisch for film, she attended a local Liberal Arts College to pursue exercise science, the career her family wanted.  It made sense to them from her active upbringing, but it did not satisfy her passion.  Freshman year was rough but Shanel started relaxing in her skin and living her life.  By her eighteenth birthday she was free from the expectations of others and looked inside to make herself happy.  

Feeling too stifled and unfulfilled in the Exercise and Health Promotion Industry, Shanel returned to the city to enter the Philly Drag King competition in 2011.  Since then, Shanel has not only won several awards in Drag, but her exposure on stage alone has lead to opportunities as a photographer, model and actor.  Her passion for entertainment finally returned as fulfilling activities in and around the community that accepted her first.  Shanel Sherese has regained her wholehearted, bright love of life that continues to be blessed with a supportive partner, opportunities for growth and a universe that listens to her happy song of peace. 

Meet the Womyn: Yarilis Vázquez Guzmán

Yarilis Vázquez Guzmán [west coast liaison] Born in Puerto Rico and raised dually on the island and in Philly, her heritage is mixed with cultural pride, musical diversity, and regional flavor.  She is committed to her arts (Music, Photography & Personal Styling above all), and is an active participant with TMC CA Productions. Raised by a single mom primarily, she learned at an early age what a powerful female looks like.  "My mom is a complete inspiration of the kind of mother I want to be.  Powerful, engaging, an excellent cook, and forever encouraging my individuality & passions.  She always reminded me to live and honor my truth, and always always allow my feelings to be felt.  'Never lose that', she'd say."  

Yarilis lives with her Fiancée, Bre, and their two dogs, Odin & Priscilla.  Passionate about supporting personal truth, she staffs weekend-long workshops that focus on identifying limiting beliefs and replacing them with the empowering truth.  Excited to come on board as the West Coast Liaison for the Sincerely, She Project.

Meet the Womyn: Bianca Singleton

Bianca Singleton [east coast southern region liaison] is a business consultant and the Founder/President of IAMSHE Inc; an organization dedicated to the betterment and fulfillment of women with a primary focus on Women of Color. With over 10 years of business experience, she hopes to educate women and girls on how to explore their natural talents and passions in order to use those skill sets to navigate corporate and small business worlds.  Committed to helping women and girls learn, accept and be their best selves, she has planned a series of workshops/panels that aid in a positive representation of Women of Color.

Meet the Womyn: Maleka Diggs

Maleka Diggs [artistic consultant] is a “Business Savvy Artist” who sees the art within our daily lives. Her plethora of experience in non-profit and corporate environments has led Maleka to a life of humanitarianism and entrepreneurship. She is currently the founder and owner of LMP Connections and MoLocs Natural Hair Care and Contributing Partner for PR Radio Station. If that was not enough, she is a homeschooling mother of 2 and currently manages her children’s entrepreneurial endeavors with their organization, entitled Little Hands Preserve Our World.  M, as we affectionately call her, is passionate, creative and determined to bridge gaps and spread positive awareness for global peace.

Meet the Womyn: TS Hawkins

TS Hawkins [founder/curator] is an internationally recognized author, performance poet, actor, wedding officiant and educator. Her publications, Sugar Lumps and Black Eye Blues, Confectionately Yours, Mahogany Nectar, [Lil Blæk Book] All the Long Stories Short and The Hotel Haikus have been well received in print and radio media since 2007. Expanding her writing skill set, Hawkins will release her first book for teens which will debut mid year along with her first children's book. Soon, she will be remounting the Authors Under 30 Book Tour promoting her works. In the near future, Hawkins plans to open a Charter/Boarding School. She is grateful to have traveled to share her work with other talented performers & writers! For more detailed information visit www.tspoetics.com

Meet the Womyn: Christina May

Christina May [director] is the Founder and President of Image Of The Word, LLC. She developed her own company to serve as an acting coach for many aspiring artist, and to create and showcase her original and artistic works as an actor. Christina had the opportunity to apprentice with the Walnut Street Theatre as a Dorothy Haas Acting Apprentice as well as travel with their Touring Outreach Company. Christina holds a degree from University of the Arts with a BFA in Theatre Arts. She continues to inspire youth through her live performance art with Anchor of Hope International LLC.

So Excited!

We can't wait to begin!!!

Welcome to The Sincerely, she Project!

Hello & Welcome!

Here is what we have up our sleeves:

An audio project in three parts, Sincerely, she is dedicated to finding individuals who strive to motivate and create an affirming awareness to a community at large. Embracing drive and empowerment by womyn from all walks of life, Sincerely, she surges a renewed vitality into sisterhood; not only bonding energies through trials but earnestly celebrating in one’s triumphs. Embarking on topics from spirituality to perseverance, Sincerely, she gathers womyn to authentically discuss the peace and pitfalls surrounding their defining moments as beings on a quest for harmony in humanity. The works overall mission is to breakdown façades, cleanse souls to strengthen our present womyn while paving a pathway for generations on the horizon. 

Are you interested in lending your voice or know someone that has a unique story to tell?
Email us at SincerelySheProject[at]gmail[dot]com!

Come and join the movement!