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Carla Cannon CEO/FOUNDER STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Carla Cannon MANAGING EDITOR Lita P. Ward ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Lakita Corey ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Rhonda Harper FINANCE EXECUTIVE Felicia C. Hagans CREATIVE DIRECTOR Ja’main Freeman SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER DeJuana Golden EDITORIAL ASST Vallen Cordon MONTHLY CONTRIBUTORS INSPIRATION Dr. Grace Nichols INSPIRATION 08 FEATURE MOS FEATURE 20 Elizabeth White ...For More News, Updates, and discussions on How to Better Equip and Empower Women of Standard WHERE TO FIND US! V isit womenofstandard.org to order your personal copy of this publication as well as subscribe to receive them monthly! Bulk orders are also available, for more information email us at: info@womenofstandard. org. Erin Austin PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Tanya Angelique Sharon Y Judie Tee Way Tonya Dallas Nanette Floyd Patterson MA, LPC Cheryl Pullins FINANCE SINGLE, SAVED & FABULOUS LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS MEN OF STANDARD PASTOR’S WIVES COLUMN HEALTH & FITNESS PARENTING YOUTH CORNER BEAUTY & FASHION Vincent K. Harris Dr. Lorneka Joseph Jacqueline Baxter-Hollins Apostle Ronell & Harriette Rodgers Lynetta Jordan Dee Brown Baron Samuel Emilie Robinson Dr. Lorneka Joseph Irenah Jenkins Tanya Taylor Shawana Vickers Jasmin Frazier ABOUT US CLOSE THE DOOR TO WORRY & OPEN YOUR WINDOW OF FAITH TIS’ THE SEASON FOR EXHAUSTION IT’S FINALLY HERE THINKING BEYOND THE BOX TIME TO GIVE THANKS A HIDDEN POWER IN YOUR FALL 10 | Single, Saved & Fabulous A HEAART OF GRATITUDE LOVE WON’T LEAVE YOU OUT 12 | Youth Corner HELPING YOU GET THROUGH THE SCHOOL YEAR Pastor’s Wives Corner December Feature: Dr. Traci Lynn O WomenOfStandard.org | ­ NOVEMBER 2013 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT COLUMNIST Vanessia Morgan 13 | Personal Development HOW TO EMBRACE YOU & RELEASE YOU WORKPLACE BULLYING DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU REALLY ARE MENTAL ESCAPE ON THE POTTER’S WHEEL 18 | Finances MAKING THE SHIFT TO FINANCIAL FREEDOM: Article ideas and proposals are accepted. However, there are no guarantees that either will be used for our content. If you are interested in writing for Women of Standard magazine, please send 2 articles of your best work and a cover letter to info@womenofstandard. org. Your article submissions will NOT be used in WOS without your expressed written consent to use the content after the proper writer’s guidelines have been discussed and an official writer letter has been offered to you. To view the WOS writer’s guidelines, please visit our website: www.womenofstandard.org. FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS: Please Visit www.womenofstandard.org/subscribe/ FOR SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT: Have you recently moved or would like to inform us of a new address in which you would like your magazines to go to? Please email us the updated information at: [email protected] or call us directly at 919-525-0665. © 2013 Women of Standard Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Duplication Without the Expressed Written Consent of Women of Standard Magazine or It’s Associates is Strictly Prohibited and Punishable by Law. 20 | COVER STORY JOYCE MEYER One of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers, New York Times bestselling author, her books & television broadcast has helped millions of people find hope & restoration through Jesus Christ. Books such as The Battlefield of the Mind have resonated the hearts & transformed the minds of millions of readers. 22 | Artist Spotlight Women of Standard covers the Dove Awards Check out highlights from the 2013 winners & our very own, Vanessia Morgan represented us well. 23 | Beauty & Fashion Beauty Spotlight: Ms. Plush Winter Trend Watch Stepping Out of the Box: Fall Forward A THANKFUL HEART Vallen Cordon ur Mission is to empower, educate & inspire global women to live victorious lives while leading them into their destiny. We not only focus on mainstream artists but anyone who is making a difference in their community. To be featured please email us at info@ womenofstandard.org 2 WOMENOFSTANDARD.ORG 06 | Inspiration Valerie Frazier Contents VISITUS ONLINE Tarinna Terrell You Must Believe 28 | Love & Relationships MONEY MATTERS IN MARRIAGES DON’T DATE POTENTIAL, DATE REALITY 29 | Health & Fitness THE TRUTH ABOUT EPILEPSY 30 | Men of Standard FEATURE: Highlighting the ministry of Pastor Ron Carpenter WHAT IS A MAN OF STANDARD? GENTLEMEN’S CORNER: WELCOME TO THE PAIN 19 | Women Entrepreneur Mentor 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR WHY! NOVEMBER 2013 | WOMENOFSTANDARD.ORG 3 14