Five months of planning, a set venue, a dedicated team of professionals, everything was ready to go. Just 2 weeks before the show…we hit a bump in the road.
We had a challenge. A canceled venue location due to circumstances beyond our control – AKA given false information. As devastating as it was when we first got the news, the new location worked in our benefit. We can fit more of an audience and the show went on.
If there’s one thing I’ve always been clear and upfront about, it is the fact that in life we always face adversities. Especially when it’s a cause you feel most passionate about. As much as I’d love for my journey to always be smooth, I’ve learned that the bumps in the road prepare you for greatness.
“Never let a stumble in the road be the end of the journey.”
Carolyn Phillips hit the road (literally) and connected with the Pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church who willingly provided us with the space to hold the show. Woohoo! The thought of canceling was eliminated.
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for Carolyn and team of people who came together to make the fashion show phenomenal.
Thanks once again….
Carolyn Phillips, Joan Carter-Smith, Lakisha Ellis, Wain Jenkins, Sharon Diggs, Barry Page, Londa Msanii, Lauren Stewart, Artartus Jenkins, April Clark, Nora Bonds, Erica Strong, Rue Medley, Lou Fields, Nora Yolanda, DJ Hardpoint Entertainment, (if I missed someone please know it wasn’t intentional)
Designers – Londa Msanii for Designs by Londa Msanii; 13-Year-Old Samalie Kabenge; Donna Henderson for Flowerbaum; Aristotle Bouvier for Bouvier’s Creations; Simone Ashley For Simone’s Designs; Carissa Bernard For D’kultered Kunsepts; Ola Raphael For Ola Raphael Designs
Models – You were amazing! Absolutely stunning!
Brenda Alford, Toni Jessop, Isaiah “The Model” Branch, Thurman Jones, Sharon Alford, Verne Johnson, Cornelius Bryant, Troy Mitchell, Tondalaya Dunn, Shalonda Mitchell, Tea Copeland, Michael Nwachukwu, Kathie Ehrmann, Nicole O’Brien Dupee, Sin Gabriel, Ty Sydnor, Tammy Flake, Carolyn Phillips, Steve Golub, Prentiss Hakeem Watson, Deborah Gray, Wain Jenkins, Paula Hart, Lillie William
Sponsors – The Umbrella Syndicate, Anu Essentials, Turban Diva, Miss Jessie’s, Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Cheers to all hostess and volunteers for making this a successful event!
Here’s a sneak peak of the Designer’s creations. Did you know there were two young designers in the show? See the creativity of 13-year-old Designer Samalie Kabenge, and 17-year-old Designer Simone Ashley.
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