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Simply Elevate writer Acquilla Faye aka Ms. Semevou comes to us from Greensboro, NC. She is a loving mother who adores the responsibility of raising children. She entered the professional world as an educator, writer, and community activist with the mission of helping youth develop to their greatest capacity. God has blessed her with many talents to serve in the realms of education, entertainment, and nonprofit community outreach which have developed into a diversified approach for inspiring others. Sr. Fashion Writer Denisha Locke (ShA) comes to us from Tennessee. She has lived in New York City where she worked with some of the BEST in the fashion industry. She found her passion for fashion at the age of 4 and was greatly influenced by her greatgrandmother who was an accomplished seamstress. “ShA” as she is affectionately called, is a proud mother of a beautiful little girl. She has an amazing testimony which she shares through her speaker platform. She brings vitality to the magazine via her chic style and warm personality. Adrian Jamal Grimes is an open-minded, ever loving young man raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is the son of a guidance counselor and a Drill Sergeant of the U.S Army; therefore having structure in his life has always been an expectation. Adrian majored in Journalism at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in hopes to become a radio personality. Here he became involved in the arts. He worked as an intern with 102 JAMZ and was also a cohost of a college Hip-Hop show which aired via 103.1 WUAG on the campus of UNCGreensboro. He is a father, counselor, mentor, teacher student and artist. He is one of a kind and knows without doubt that God has a plan for his life. Sr. Staff Writer Jeffrey Moore is an upcoming Christian author who comes to us from Oklahoma City, Ok. He is coming on board as a Sr. Staff Writer for Male Perspectives. He enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. He has developed a close relationship with our creator and continues to pursue God’s calling by devoting his life to Christ and embracing everything God has in store for him. He helps other adults to discover who they are in Christ by helping them find their purpose and allowing them to heal through God’s written word. 6 www.simplyelevate.com