Inside This Issue
One of the most rewarding things about creating media platforms is that we get to control the narrative and raise awareness of topics that are meaningful to our gender and to our culture. Additionally, we are able to show public love, honor, and respect to true game changers and innovators within their respective fields.
Our covers for Serendipity Media Group Publications vary from celebrities, change agents and influencers to community, business, and ministry leaders; all of whom are well on their way to being recognized for their lofty and unselfish contributions! Such is the case with this holistic, fundamentally sound, informative, and loving issue with each and every one of YOU as the feature story. After all, in this life, as we allow God to lead us, we should be the leading ladies of our lives. If we do not focus on, celebrate, honor, encourage, and cheer ourselves on, it is likely unrealistic that anyone else will.
On the cover: Restoration, Me-Time, She-Time, Boundaries,“ No” as a complete sentence, and Pausing to take a much-needed break to BREATHE. We are the stars and focal point of this issue. We are focusing on Self-Care this Summer and this is part one of three in this Special Edition.
Overview: The DIVA Zone™ Magazine is blessed with awesome opportunity to share an issue dedicated to our Self-Care as a priority. With tips that are practical in nature, easy on our budgets, nourishing to our spirits, and edifying to our very souls. Our beloved publication is gearing up for the long anticipated 2025 print version( with national distribution) and continues in the current electronic format which will allow us to expand our magazine even further and make your reading experience more interactive; and prayerfully more readily accessible. It is also our hope that our readers are encouraged to electronically share with many others what we believe to be a quality, well-balanced publication for our sisters. Check the website for a list of stores where The DIVA Zone™ will be distributed for free. We are counting on you to help us spread the good news!
Inside this June 2025 Issue, you will be blessed by articles that will aid you along your journey to slow down, breathe and recalibrate. True to our core, all contributions offer hope, love, grace, and wholeness and are full of overall solid, and inspiring content. From health and fitness, financial literacy, and mental wellness, to food and fashion and beauty tips, this issue will bless your soul and add value to your journey!
The DIVA Zone™ Magazine, June 2025 Issue will be mass distributed into various markets on our digital platform and will be the first to grace the shelves in print format later this Spring into three major markets: Northern, NJ, Greater Richmond, Virginia, and Atlanta, Georgia. Serendipity Media Group appreciates your support in thought, word, and / or deed! Love and Blessings!
From all of us here at The DIVA Zone™ Magazine, we again thank you for your continued support, prayers and most assuredly, for believing in this vision. Although, we are but the conduit and God is the Master of this plan, the writers and editors remain in awe of the unfolding of it all.
FOUNDING PUBLISHER AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR NAJIYYAH BROOKS
MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF NAJIYYAH BROOKS
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS / EDITORS
Chef Ann-Marie Bennett Jeanette Blake, MSW, LCSW Layne Brooks Monica Brooks Najiyyah Brooks Donna Watts Burley Victoria Corprew Gail Davis Adrienne Dawkins-Smith Donna Hayes Noreen N. Henry Genea Johnson Shyanne Johnson Shani Tyler Jones Martha Massey Tashena Middleton Dr. Randi Nelson Malinda Phelps Sandra O. M. Shearn Kathy Gaines-Still Shaunte’ Sparks Tamika VanEckelen
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The DIVA Zone Magazine™ is published monthly by Serendipity Media & Public Relations LLC and has earned the readership of both national and international online audiences of women seeking to lead wellbalanced, happy, healthy, wealthy, and spiritually sound lives. Contribution of articles, photographs and industry information are welcome, but cannot be returned. The DIVA Zone Magazine’ s mission is to inspire, educate, uplift, and encourage all women into well balanced and healthy living. Advertisers who offer products, services and events in support of our mission are encouraged to contact our Sales Department at sales @ divazonemagazine. com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Publisher’ s Note Spiritually Morning Prayer Sit. Pause. Breath, Sis
My Space, My Peace, My Way: A Recipe to sit in your Peace
Summer Ready: Nourish and Protect Your Crown Focus and Remember Your Why A Love Letter To Abba Father Raising Sons Worthy of a Daughter ' s Heart Tips on Embracing Life’ s Uncertainties Follow The Breadcrumbs
Mentally
10 God Centered Ways to Prioritize Downtime Without Guilt
Be Still, My Busy Mind Overcoming Negative Self-Talk Breathe and Exhale
Practically Summertime Fun with The Kids... On A Budget
Tips For Wellness Staycations for Family / Breathing Exercise Tips
The Numerous Health Benefits of Quality Sleep Let Go of the Stuff Let It Go: Prepping Your Home With Peace
Financially Financial Planning How Your Self Worth Affects Your Bottom Line!
Creatively Creating Your Private Oasis Easy Summer Pasta Salad Timeless Summer Attire: Effortless Elegance for Every Woman
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