Simply Elevate Issue 9 September 2013 | Page 50

About Acquilla McCoy Acquilla McCoy is a North Carolina native who has taken the gift of teaching to the new levels. She balances being a mother, educator, speaker, published author/writer, and life coach who devotes her efforts towards the assisting others in reaching their greatest potential and support those who are uplifting the community. She does this by attending various charity events and forms of the expressive and performing arts. Writing is one of her first loves and most impactful gifts as it capsulates moments and ideas that can forever be shared. The most recently published work by Ms. McCoy is entitled, The Men We Choose, which is an introspective poetic collection for both women and men. Her style of connecting to others is expressed regularly on The Bigg Chat blog where topics span from personal reflection to business and general thought. She has been interviewed by RTN’s Delano Elwood and in various news journals. Acquilla Semevou McCoy was formally educated at Winston-Salem State University, East Carolina University, and High Point University where she developed as a leader, educator, and speaker to touch the lives of others. She believes that the concept of the village is the reality of community that heals the wounds of the past while building the foundation for future stability and success. For this reason, she has developed Our Efforts United, a community organization, which is currently partnered with The B.A.G.S. Foundation and other businesses in to provide free and reduced educational, financial, wellness, and leadership services to the community with an emphasis on underrepresented populations. While formally serving the community, she embraces her passion for the arts. She is a renowned performer known as Semevou which was bestowed her during 2005 travel to Ghana in a naming ceremony. Her charismatic nature has allowed the gifts of writing, speaking, and performing as an actress, model, and entertainer to be shared amongst the Carolinas. She does everything from her soul which resonates to those who read her expressions or witness her during live performances. Her journey as a business woman allows for regular socialization, one activity that she enjoys amongst cooking, spending time with family, enjoying nature, and having some self-time. This versatile woman is full of surprises and energy creating suspense for what is next in her journey. Acquilla McCoy and Son Acquilla Modling at Fashion Fusion ???? ????? ????? ?? ??????????????????? ??????????????????? ? ????????????????????????? ????????????????????????? “It is truly a blessing to have the opportunity to use the talents the Creator has gifted; we all must share our gifts in every moment of living that is why it is called the present.” “Thank you for receiving the presents of my essence” --Acquilla Semevou McCoy ??????????????????????????????? ????????????????????? ????????????????????? Fall Fall into my arms my love. Let me look into yours eyes and adore you. Let me hold you close to my heart. Fall in love with me as I memorize you and perhaps throughout eternity. Fall with me so our colors of rich browns, orange and even greens become one as we make pure ecstasy. Fall with me and feel the chills that flow up and down our spines as we entwine our bodies as much as it pleases you and me. Fall with me as we go on a journey that leads to the next season of spring and then we can begin a new path of love so, Fall with me. Tammy Morris ???????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????? ????????????? ????????????? www.simplyelevate.com 51 50 www.simplyelevate.com