Curvy we Stand

Curvy We Stand 

Entertainment 

Curves for a Cause Magazine 

Dec, 2016 

1st Edition 

2016 Ms Curves Summer Edition 

Ms. Joy Elliott 

Louisville, KY 

Pop Culture: Big Body Beauties 

By: Michelle Cuttin 

Curvy Ambassadors 

Women of Curves for a Cause

Contents 

About Founder/CEO 

3 Vonda Williams 

Ms. Curves 2016 Summer 

4 Joy Elliott 

Article 

6 Pop Culture: Big Body Beauties 

By: Michelle Cuttino 

Curvy Ambassadors 

14 Women of Curves for a Cause 

Motivation with Vonda 

35 Making that dream a reality 

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About Founder/Ceo 

Curvy We 

Stand 

Curves for a Cause 

has a goal to help 

empower women to 

embrace who they are 

no matter their size, 

background, age or 

color! 

Together, Curvy we 

Stand! 


Founder/CEO Mrs. Vonda Williams 

Vonda L Williams, founder and CEO of the women 

empowerment show Curves for a Cause. Vonda has 10 

years of community leadership experience. She formally 

served as the youth and children’s ministry director as 

wells as the Executive Director of non-profit organization 

Socialite Society Inc. 

A Louisville Kentucky native, Vonda was born and raised 

in the inner city of Louisville’s West-End projects 

formally known as Southwick. After high school she 

married her high school sweetheart, Bryan Williams, and 

started a beautiful family. Together Bryan and Vonda has 

4 beautiful children but in total they have raised 7 

children after a death of a love one. 

Taking on a new life with an expanded family, along with 

the ups and downs Vonda fought to overcome 

depression, obesity and severe self-esteem issues. She 

decided to start a women empowerment outreach to 

promote self love, self acceptance and healthy self 

esteem. Curves for A Cause emerged from overcoming it 

all. It allowed her to create a platform to help others 

regain their strength. 

Curves for a Cause has a goal to empower women to 

embrace who they are no matter size, background, age or 

color! 

Together, Curvy we Stand! 

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Ms. Curves Summer 2016 

Ms. Joy Elliott 


Ms. Joy Elliott is a native of Louisville, KY. First 

Daughter of Pastor James Elliott Sr and the late 

Prophetess Sandra Elliott. 

She is the mother of 3 amazing sons Ocey, Marcus and 

Dion Jr. She is also a bonus mother to 4 lovely children 

Briana, Tamia, D'ajah and Elijah. She loves her family 

and they have been very supportive. 

Joy serves as the Program Coordinator for the Foster 

Review Board of Jefferson County Administration 

Office and the Pastor's Assistant of NJMBC. 

She currently represents Curves for a Cause as Ms. 

Curves Winter Edition 2015 and Summer Edition 2016. 

She also held title as Team Lead for C-Team in C4AC 

Summer Edition Fashion Show. 

She has a B.A. degree in Theology as well as perusing a 

M.A. degree. Above all of her community efforts she is 

Saved by God's grace and his mercy. Not only is she a 

motivational speaker but a Domestic volience survivor. 

She encourages those who have been broken in spirit 

and is an active advocate for those who suffers from 

violence. 

Her favorite scripture is Prov. 8:38-39: 

"38: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, 

nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things 

present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor 

any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the 

love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" 


Pop Culture: Big Body 

Beauties 


By: Michelle Cuttino 

NeNe Leakes: 

A surge of plus-size powerhouses are making headlines in the fashion and 

entertainment industries. These women are not only rich and famous, but 

their confidence and accomplishments are making a profound impact on 

society. Their prominence is also beginning to spill over into the publishing 

industry, with more authors writing plus-size heroines into their novels. 

We’ve compiled a list of fifteen noteworthy “Big Body” beauties who are 

putting the POP back in Pop Culture! 

Reality TV star turned television personality, producer, author and fashion 

designer, Linnethia “NeNe” Leakes is definitely one to watch. Her celebrity 

rose as the leading lady of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Her divorce 

and remarriage to Gregg Leakes was publicized on the Housewives and led 

to their spin-off series, I Dream of NeNe: The Wedding. With stints on Glee, 

The New Normal, Celebrity Apprentice, and Dancing With the Stars, a 

fashion line that sold out within days of its launch, and her Broadway debut 

in the musical, Cinderella, we can only expect bigger and better things on 

the horizon for America’s favorite Atlanta Housewife. 

Author: Michelle Cuttino 

Michelle Cuttino is the “Queen of Plus-Size Fiction,” and 

serves as a body positive advocate, freelance writer, talk 

radio host, and motivational speaker. She is the President 

of Big Body Publishing and Big Body Broadcasting. She is 

a columnist for three publications, and a plus-size lifestyle 

and publishing industry blogger. Cuttino is the author of 

“Love & Happiness” and “Me & Mrs. Jones,” an eBook 

series adaptation of her screenplay once optioned with 

Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Films. Cuttino is also co-author 

of the erotica anthology, “Zane Presents… Cougar 

Cocktales,” under Zane’s Strebor/Simon & Schuster 

imprint. Read more at MichelleCuttino.com. 


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Loni Love 

Loni Love has parlayed her comedic skills into a blossoming career as TV 

host, guest panelist, and actress. Love’s size is not the only thing that 

stands out among her thinner counterparts on the daytime talk show, The 

Real; her animated personality also makes her a force to be reckoned with. 

Love has recently released her book, Love Him or Leave Him: But Don’t 

Pick Up the Tab,” adding author to her growing resume. 

Adele 

Adele: Having ten Grammy awards under your belt is validation enough, but 

when Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, decides to cover your signature 

song, you know you have arrived! Although many pounds thinner, this 

sultry songstress from England has made her 2006 MySpace musical 

debut count. Adele Laurie Blue Adkins has gained worldwide recognition, 

and her third album is highly-anticipated. 

Gabourey Sidibe 

After being told by Joan Cusack, "Oh honey, you should really quit the 

business. It's so image-conscious,” Gabourey landed a lead role in the 

Oscar-winning movie, Precious. She has also had recurring roles on The 

Big C, American Dad, two seasons of American Horror Story, and now 

plays Becky Williams on the runaway hit series, Empire. After gracing the 

covers of V, Elle and Ebony magazines, as well as a spread in Harper’s 

Bazaar, Sidibe is proving that big is beautiful, and her acting star is 

undeniably on the rise. 

Mo’Nique 

Comedienne and actress who rose to fame as Nicole “Nikki” Parker 

on the sitcom, The Parkers. The television show cast two plus-size, 

African American women in leading roles as mother and daughter. 

Her critically-acclaimed portrayal as the abusive Mary Jones in the 

movie, Precious, earned her an Academy Award, as well as Golden 

Globe, SAG, Critic’s Choice, and BAFTA awards. 


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Jill Scott 

Jill Scott burst onto the music scene in 2000 with her 

platinum-selling debut album Who Is Jill Scott? 

Words and Sounds Vol. 1. Scott’s voice and figure 

were full-bodied, and the world embraced her unique 

vocal style. As a spoken word artist, Scott’s poetry 

compilation, The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours, 

was released in 2005. Jill Scott is also an actress, 

with her most notable role as the weight-conscious 

Sheila in the Tyler Perry hits, Why Did I Get Married? 

and Why Did I Get Married, Too? 

Octavia Spencer 

Octavia Lenora Spencer is an actress with an 

unforgettable face, and a personality to match. 

Spencer earned an Academy Award, Golden Globe 

Award, SAG Award and BAFTA for her role as Minny 

in the film The Help. Her long list of television and film 

credits is commendable. Spencer’s fame further 

substantiates Hollywood’s “big girl” stigma is fading 

fast. 

Tamela Mann 

Tamela Jean Mann is a BET and Stellar Awardwinning 

gospel artist. She was discovered by Tyler 

Perry and made her acting debut in his stage play I 

Can Do Bad All By Myself. Mann has starred in 

numerous other Tyler Perry projects, and has also 

contributed music to their soundtracks. She currently 

stars in the BET reality show, It’s A Mann’s World. 

Mann’s plus-size presence and powerful pipes 

confirm that God doesn’t make mistakes. 


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Queen Latifah 

Zane 

Dana Elaine Owens first appeared on the scene as 

Queen Latifah, a plus-size rapper who entertained us 

with her debut single, “Wrath of My Madness.” Queen 

Latifah has worn the hat of songwriter, singer, 

actress, model, producer, and talk show host. She 

has earned many noteworthy awards and accolades. 

Queen Latifah is a celebrity spokeswoman for 

CoverGirl cosmetics, and has also launched the 

CoverGirl Queen Collection, Latifah’s line for women 

of color. Her accomplishments have proven that fullfigured 

women are the icons of today. 

When you hear the term “Queen of Erotica,” the last 

thing most would associate the phrase with is a plussize, 

African American woman. However, Kristina 

Laferne Roberts, aka Zane, has embraced the 

moniker, and continues to turn the literary industry on 

its ear with her steamy narratives. With a Cinemax 

series, publishing company, and first-feature film 

based on her novel, Addicted, under her belt, we look 

forward to seeing what other naughtiness Zane has 

in store for us. 

Melissa McCarthy 

Melissa Ann McCarthy is a comedienne who gained 

fame from her many supporting roles in both 

television and film. This high-spirited actress has 

moved from sideline to prime time, with lead roles in 

the sitcom, Mike & Molly¸ as well as the movies, 

Identity Thief, Tammy and The Heat. McCarthy 

makes no qualms about her weight on or off screen, 

and the characters she plays mirror her carefree 

plus-size persona. 


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Amber Riley 

We fell in love with singer-songwriter Amber Patrice 

Riley when she played Mercedes Jones on the 

television series Glee. She performed an “I Will 

Always Love You” tribute to Whitney Houston days 

after Houston’s untimely death. Riley went on to 

become the first African American woman to win 

Dancing With the Stars. She is still sexy and curvy, 

but experienced a significant weight loss due to 

health issues, as well as the strenuous rehearsal 

routine for DWTS. 

Anansa Sims 

Anansa Sims is the daughter of supermodel, Beverly 

Johnson. Although more curvy than overweight, Sims 

is proud to fall into the plus-size model category. “My 

mom contributed so much to society by showing that 

black is beautiful. Now I realize my contribution can 

be being a real-size or normal-size model, showing 

women that it is OK to have some meat on your 

bones and it is OK to love yourself that way,” Sims 

said. 

Shonda Lynn Rhimes 

is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and head 

of her own production company, ShondaLand. 

Rhimes has become a household name since 

creating Grey’s Anatomy, and the highly addictive 

Scandal television series. She is also the executive 

producer of the legal drama, How to Get Away with 

Murder. ABC has also picked up her new drama, The 

Catch, for their 2015-2016 season. Thanks to 

Rhimes, ABC has a “Thank God It’s Thursday” 

(“TGIT”) lineup of her shows. Since Rhimes 

represents as a plus-size woman of power, we’d like 

to think “TGIT” actually stands 


Curvy we Stand 

Empowerment, encourage and uplift! 

Curves for a Cause has a goal to empower women to embrace who they are no matter 

size, background, age or color! Together, Curvy we Stand! 

Photo Credit: Jones Photos and Tyrone Burroughs 


Curvy Ambassador: 

Ify Whitfill 


As long as I can remember I’ve been entrepreneurial. As a child I washed cars, 

I was paid to run errands for my neighbor, and I had a paper route. Once, on a 

grade school trip, my mother gave me $10 spending money, which was not 

enough, but it’s all she could spare. At night when everyone got the munchies, 

I sold them candy for more than 10 times what I paid. I went home with more 

money than I started with. 

I was also successful at school. I acted, played sports, and instruments. I gave 

up my lunchtime so I could practice and perfect my skills. I picked up dancing, 

and even ran for office. If you had ask me then why I did this, I wouldn’t have 

had an answer. I just had an inner desire to be part of something, and do all I 

could do. I went on to graduate high school in the top 25% of my class, and 

received a full scholarship to play sports in college. I finished college in 3 

years, and received my Masters in Business Administration within 5 years of 

graduating high school. After college, I excelled in my career, and was quickly 

climbing to the top in my field. I 

I was grateful for the success in my life, but my desire for a family finally 

trumped my desire for a career. So in June 2012 I walked away from corporate 

America to be a full-time mother. The ability to walk away from my career was 

possible because I knew I could build it again. I realized that I would only get 

one chance to raise my children, so for me it was the right thing to do. 

Unexpectedly, it allowed me to think more entrepreneurially about how to 

generate an income. In 2013, I became a freelance marketing consultant, and 

in 2014 I launched my cosmetics business. 

In order to succeed at my businesses, I had to learn how to lead, and lead well. 

I began to reflect on who I am as a leader. It’s then that I realized I need to 

gain the knowledge necessary to be intentional about my success. The books I 

read opened my mind to the real cause of my success thus far, which until 

then I had not stopped to reflect on. It is a simple principle that is repeated in 

the bible many times, many authors have written about it, and all successful 

people practice it. It is the power of the mind. As a man thinketh, that he will 

become. I always believed that I would succeed at whatever I did in life, and so 

I did. The bible teaches, “For every one that asketh receiveth”, and without 

even realizing it, I was practicing this eternal principle. Even in my ignorance, 

I was blessed. I would be ungrateful if I did not acknowledge the fact that all 

my success, was not my own, but instead a fulfillment of my desires that God 

has given to me. So I say to all those trying to make their way and find success, 

take the leap, and believe in yourself, because God will always fill your cup. 


Curvy Ambassador 

LaTonya Holland 


LaTonya is a 46 year old wife (Larry)and mother of 3 beautiful young ladies 

(Brooke,Bria,Bailey) along with 1 perfect granddaughter (Jherni), who is the 

apple of her eye. She loves the gift of laughter and making others laugh. She 

believes that somewhere inside lives a comedian. Bringing that kind of 

happiness to others gives her life joy! 

In her spare time she is a youth advisor at the Greater Galilee Church. She has 

served for over 20 years and has worked with other ministries. Working with 

children is another passion she has. LaTonya has a goal to reach and make a 

difference in the lives of everyone she meets. She loves to help others reach 

their full potential and God’s plan for their life. 

Socialite Society Inc has a mission she believes in. LaTonya feels connected to 

it, as she to is a survivor of a 5 year abusive relationship. Socialite Society 

allows her to connect and help raise funds that help other women that share 

similar situations It's a true blessing to her to give back and help anothers 

heal from that life. 

Curves for a Cause Women Empowerment Fashion Show allowed her to 

experience this with the youngest of her daughters, Bailey. Bailey will head off 

to college in the fall, so it was a bonding experience for them both. But not 

only that, it was also fulfilling a dream that she pretty much gave up on years 

ago. 

Being that she has always been a “fluffy” girl, the opportunity for her to walk 

the runway or be featured in a magazine was just a dream. But with the Curves 

For A Cause she will see both come to fruition and she could not be happier. 

It’s her desire that others will see her step out of her box and get the courage 

to push themselves to do the same. It's important to step out of their box and 

do something differrent and something they never thought possible. 

Thank you Socialite Society for giving “us” a platform to be beautiful and shine 

too! 

Photo Credit: Jones Photos 

Hair & Make Up: Stephanie Hicks 

Stylist: Dominae Michelle, Posh Doomz, Louisville, KY 



Neice Brooks 


Yesterday! Today! Tomorrow? 

My Yesterday: Moving constantly when the rent is due. 

Lights and water cut off for lack of payment. Sent to a 

babysitter that touched me and made me do adult things for 

food…5 years old at the start. Drugs, mental and sexual 

abuse, neglect, demeaning remarks. Attempted suicide in my 

view. Saw it! Lived it! Survived it all! 

My Today: My daughters are grown and my grandson is a 

handful…but I’m happy. I learned from my father to never 

depend on a man to guide, lead, or protect me. From my 

mother, I learned that I can do all things through Christ 

because he is my real strength and that whatever I start, 

finishing is the real accomplishment. These same lessons 

were instilled in my daughters by example throughout my 

marriage, divorce, and today. Knowing my strengths and 

weaknesses, I see them in my girls. I’m very proud to be 

called momma and nanny because I know that I am an 

example of strength and faith for my children regardless of 

my failed steps, falls and/or blatant faithless acts of defiance. 

I am a teacher till the day I die. Eighteen years as an educator 

has brought me tears of sadness and joy, pride and concern. 

My Wish for All: To all women; I say, don’t let life’s 

hardships, traumatic experiences, and failures keep you from 

fulfilling Gods plan for your life. Use them to spur you forth 

and strengthen your resolve to be a beacon of hope for those 

who experience similar or equivalent events. Give God the 

praise when you make it through and let others know that He 

is the reason you smile today. 

Carole “Neicie” Brooks 

Master Educator 

Master of Arts in Learning and Behavior Disorders 

Master of Arts in Reading and Literacy 

Photo Credit: Tyrone Burroughs 


Visual Arts 

Photographers 

Tyrone Burroughs 

Photography by Tyrone Burroughs 

A Texas native Tyrone settle in Kentucky by way of 

the military. 

He always had love for photography. His first camera 

was a Kodak disc 4000 camera. His love for 

photography had him taking pictures of family 

causing his talent and passion to grow. 

Now branching out into the professional world of 

photography it has taken him to new place with new 

experieces. 

To connect with Tyrone Burroughs via Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/tyrone.burroughs 

Albert Jones 

Jones Photos, Louisville, KY 

His work has been described as urban with a 

edgy twist. He is a very outgoing man who loves 

sharing his passion with others without 

hesitation. 

Albert is always looking for new experiences 

and opportunities to be a blessing to all that he 

come in contact with. 

Connect with Albert Jones via Facebook fan 

page: 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php? 

id=100001988543589 



Tarisha Calvin 


I'm a 33 year old female who loves to inspire, motivate and provide others 

with confidence. Everything you are going through won't define you. You have 

to encourage yourself to be who and what you want to be. I have 5 boys all of 

whom I've had to raise without help until my recent engagement. 

While in school I miscarried with what would have been another son. 

Although fighting through depression I still managed to continue school while 

maintaining my grades. Along the way I became pregnant within that same 

year and birthed another boy (rainbow child- a baby born after a miscarriage). 

I was determined to graduate on time AND I did with a 3.2 gpa. 

Earning several certifications including my EMS national registry and a dual 

certification in Indiana and Kentucky. I then found a career that I love and 

while in this field, I was able to earn yet another certification as a CPR and 

First Aid Instructor through the American Red Cross. I'm currently a Family 

Home Provider for 2 women with intellectual disabilities. I care for them on a 

24/7 basis. One of whom is the biggest success story for the crisis team here in 

Louisville. 

I'm currently a full time student at Simmons College working on my Bachelors 

in Religious Studies. I plan to pledge to a sorority during my time there. After 

graduation I will transition to a seminary student and ultimately hope to earn 

my doctorate in Divinity. Also, I plan to get my certification in drug and 

addiction counseling as well as a marriage counselor. 

My life has been far from perfect. Ive seen how drugs can affect and destroy a 

family. I also see how dangerous anxiety and depression can be. It causes you 

to cling to outside forces and not believe in yourself....But God! 

During all the transitions in my life I am stand. I decided to push through and 

have finally found my purpose! 

You can, you will and you shall be GREAT! Find your purpose AND live! 

Photo Credit: Tyrone Burroughs 

Desiner: Posh Doomz Boutique 



Breketa Goodwin 


Breketa Goodwin is the owner of Time of Transformation. She is a 

Transformational speaker, life coach and Host who believes in helping people 

tap into their predestined place of greatness She helps to bring understanding 

and acceptance of where you are and what you have been through, but pushes 

you to embrace your journey of exchange. 

She has learned through her own experience how to become a specialist and 

celebrate every stage of life. She has overcome emotional, mental, and physical 

abuse. She specialized in knowing what she has been through did not define 

her, but helped uncover her true potential. Breketa has dedicated her life to 

teaching others how to transform their own life. She is on a mission to help 

people make the right choices today for an even greater tomorrow! Who is 

Breketa Goodwin I am a woman who has stepped out on faith, and embraced 

the beautiful journey of self- discovery. 

It’s amazing how this journey reveals that the greatest person you will ever 

have the privilege of knowing is yourself. We spend so much time and energy 

wrapped up in the opinion of people, our own limited beliefs, fears, 

insecurities and doubts. We spend so much time picking ourselves apart for all 

the things we are not instead of embracing all the things we are right now as 

we grow into the greatest version of ourselves. From this moment forward 

promise yourself that you will be honest with yourself, patient with yourself, 

and gentle with yourself. Promise that you will begin to take care of yourself 

even better than you do everyone else. I am a firm believer that you must be 

the first example of how the world is supposed to treat you. Love you, 

encourage you, celebrate you, and honor you! You are more than enough and 

you have been strengthened for this journey. 

Always keep your eyes on growth and you will never stop growing. It’s so easy 

to tell a story of all the hell you have been through, but what for? We all have a 

story of pain and hurt, my purpose in life is to reveal to people that there’s life 

on the other side of the rejection, brokenness, sickness, failures, confusion 

and disappointments. I have been placed here to live my life in such a way that 

it’s contagious. I just want to be the light in someone’s darkness….I want to 

show people the beauty that is found after pain!!!I am a woman who not only 

knows her story, but has found the power WITHIN her story. You are 

deserving of all that GOD has for you! 

Now straighten your crown and go get it!!! 

Contact/Booking info Breketagoodwin@gmail.com 

Styled by:curvygirlsboutiquefl.com 

Make up by Tay Slay 

Photo Credit: Tyrone Burroughs and Albert Jones 



Larryell Johnson 


I am Larryell Johnson who currently 

work as a Home Health Liason for 

Kentucky One Health and the Makeup 

Diva Makeup Artist for MaryKay. 

I'm the mother of two amazing sons 

and two beautiful grandsons. I love to 

make women look and feel good with 

my makeup. I love to make people 

laugh. Putting a smile of confidence 

on the face of each woman I meet is 

my life's passion. 

I have been a Model and Makeup 

Artist for most of my life. I Enjoy 

meeting new people and networking 

with the gift God has given me. 

I have to say modeling with Curves for 

a Cause is the Greatest High! 



Shirmeika Sprouls 


Shirmeika Sprouls, 42 and proud mother of a 

handsome 25 year old son. I have been employed at GE 

for the last 20 years. The last 23 years have been a 

struggle as far as my weight is concerned. 

It started with 2 car wrecks within a year of each other, 

at first I didn’t notice it but I slowly started gaining 

weight. I guess you could say life happened, (IE. Child, 

relationships, work) to cope with it food became my 

best friend. As my weight went up, my confidence and 

self esteem went down. 

I was a very good actress because no one knew how I 

really felt on the inside about myself. I tried everything 

to lose the weight, fad diets, diet pills you name it I 

tried it. I would lose weight but when I went back to 

eating regular food, the weight came back plus more. 

In 2008 my step mother gave me some information 

about the lap band, and after a lot of research and 

praying I had the procedure done in January 2009. It 

was the best thing I could have done for myself. 

I’m not saying it has been easy, because it hasn’t; 

however I have lost 163 pounds. I feel fantastic, sexy 

and that I can do anything I set my mind to. My 

confidence is so much better, with the help of my 

friends, family and my new sisters with Socialite 

Society & Curves for a Cause the sky is the limit. 

Photo Credits: 

Tyrone Burroughs and Albert Jones 



Bailey Holland 


Crystal R. Shockency 

Curvy Ambassador: Crystal Shockency 



Brittani Humphrey 


Born and raised here in Louisville, Kentucky, Brittani 

Humphrey is an aspiring Singer/Model. Ever since she 

was a little girl she's had a passion for singing. Her 

parents used to call her their 'Favorite Little Song Bird'. 

At age Five she joined her church's Children's Choir 

and so it started the journey to the rest of her life. 

Singing in the church choir is where Brittani began to 

recognize her true potential. In 2014 she began to take 

her talents out into the Music Industry. Brittani was 

given the opportunity to participate in a Music 

Industry Training Program known as AMTC. (Actors, 

Models and Talent for Christ). This opportunity paved 

the way for her to perform and record with some of the 

top producers in Atlanta. 

Not only did AMTC provide opportunities musically, 

she became madly in love with Modeling. Since 

completion of the program, Brittani has modeled in 

several different fashion shows around the city and 

even signed to a local Louisville comedian. She has 

always felt at home behind the lens of a camera. 

Brittani has dreams of being picked up by a Major 

Modeling Company. 

It such a short time she God has presented several 

opportunities for Brittani to gain experience and 

knowledge. She will continue putting her best foot 

forward in pursuing both Modeling and Singing. Her 

motto, and favorite scripture verse, has always been, "I 

can do ALL things through Christ who gives me 

strength. - Philippians 4: 13" 


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12 month wall calendar featuring the 

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Make that dream a reality! 

By: Vonda Williams 

Ever had the feeling that you are capable of doing so much more but never 

know how to get there? I too had these plans and ideas stuck in my head and 

heart but never really knew how in the heck to get from step A to step Z. 

I soon found out that not everyone is interested in helping you "crack the 

code" it's just not at the top of their agenda. I wanted to find the answer 

myself to help others. 

I not only want to help those in the same dilemma but to teach the youth to 

know as well! On my quest to find the answer on how to execute a plan, I 

started to connect with incredible and amazing successful people that have 

changed my life with valuable infomation. 

I have learned: First thing first, if you plan on moving forward with your same 

negative small unimaginative mindset, please just stop now. Doing the same 

thing expecting a different outcome is insanity! But if you really want to make 

life changing decisions that will get you what you want you will have to work 

to limit your negative thinkining. Next, have a goal set in place. KNOW exactly 

what you want. Make sure it's a clear goal. To try and have a million goals at 

the same time will cause you to have scattered focus. You will not have the 

drive you need to reach that ultimate goal because you will become way to 

overwhelmed with too much on your plate! Have a clear and decisive vision of 

what you really want. This vision should be so plain and so clear that you can 

see it past all current distractions in your life. 

Now that you know what you want you need to know WHY you want it. You 

can't reach your goal without having a heart racing reason for wanting to get 

there. So now you have your goal, and you know exactly why you want to 

accomplish it, next thing you need to do is BELIEVE. Even though your 

surroundings could show a total different story you have to believe pass your 

current circumstances! The one way to do this is to do some cleaning! Get rid 

of ALL negative garbage in you life. Surround yourself around everything and 

everyone that are positive and supportive. You will need this when times are 

tough and when things don't seem so promising. When the time comes you 

will need that extra push of encouragement. 

Also, you need to take your plan and break it down in bite size pieces. You 

CAN NOT eat entire cow in one day, but if you break it down into small pieces 

and take it one day at a time you will see you have eventually completed all of 

the steps to get you there. Take small steps every day toward what you want. 

Small steps done everyday will get you closer and closer to your goal. 

There is no need of worrying about mistakes along the way, you just have to 

keep moving. You can not sweat the small stuff. Every decision you make is a 

good one even the bad ones. The bad mistakes will pose as lessons. Learn from 

them and never stop moving! 

The closer you continue to get to your goal, stop and congratulate yourself 

along the way. You will only continue to do things you feel you are successful 

at. This feeling of success will cause you to press forward for more success! 

Never leave your eye off your vision. Eat, sleep and breath what you want and 

where you want to be. 

Remember, it's your goal, your vision and your plan not everyone in the world 

needs to know. Have that inner circle that is very small an tight that you can 

share success with, bounce ideas off of and get advice. These circle of people 

you can count on to help push you in the direction you seek to go. 

Once you have reached your goal (and you will because you visioned it, you 

believed in it, and you are excited about it) don't stop there, reach for higher 

heights! Think outside your comfort zone! Once you have reached the moon 

shoot for the galaxy and pull someone with you! Pay it forward! 

So there you have it, this should be a recipe to use when ever you strive to 

reach for what you want out of life and designing your own happiness! 

Vonda Williams 

Life Purpose Coach and Motivational Speaker 


Paula Allen 

Curvy Ambassador: Paula Allen 

A fitness instructor that loves to expand her horizion. She loves to travel, explore and seeing 

new places. 



Jennifer White 


Jennifer White (Jenny) age 23 born and raised in Louisville, KY. Jenny has 

two beautiful children De’onna and Deshon Miller. She attends United 

Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Rev. Leonard E Boyd, where she loves 

to worship and fellowship with her church family. 

She grew up in a single family home in the west end part of Louisville 

Kentucky. Her high school days she started off in Seneca High School. While 

there she got into some trouble and was kick out of school. Jenny spent the 

rest of her school years at Buechel high school where she worked hard to come 

out a year early graduating in 2011. 

After high school she attend Empire Beauty School than later enrolled into 

ATA collage where she became a dental assistant . She truly enjoys her job and 

plans to go back to school to becoming a hygienist. 

She loves spending time with family and friends as well as singing and 

dancing. Her smile can turn a person’s bad day into a good day. Shopping is 

also one of her favorite hobbies. 

When she was six years old her brother was killed in the house were they grew 

up. After that it was her and her mother Jennifer Cooksey. Her mother has 

been her biggest suppoter. They have always managed to get though whatever 

life seem to throw their way. 

One of her biggest struggles in life has always been her weight and her skin 

color. She always saw herself as too black, ugly and fat. She would cry to her 

mother asking why God made her that way. She would dream about being 

lighter in color and look different. One day her mother sat her down in the 

mirror and had her stare back at her reflection. She realized how beautiful 

she was and as well as how beautiful her skin tone. She understood God made 

everyone different for a reason. 

Today she Jenny is more confident than she has ever been. She loves her skin 

weight, shape. and everything about her. One of her most favorite saying is: 

“If it’s not curvy it’s not right. Learn to finally except herself for who she 

really is was not easy but she learned to do just that. 

No matter the direction life may take her she knows to keep her head high and 

always pushes to do better. Jenny believes she can do anything though Jesus 

Christ that strengthen her! 

Whatever she puts her mind to theres nothing in the world she can’t do!!! 



Del'Lynette Thompson 


Del'Lynette Thompson is a beautiful 

soul inside and out. 

A 30 yr old single mother, Del'lynette 

loves and adores her eleven yr old 

daughter. She is the light of her life 

and gives her the motivation she needs 

to always strive for the best. 

Currently she is self employed as a 

subcontractor. She loves her 

independence and having control over 

her day. 

Del'lynette loves helping others 

whenever she can. She gives back by 

actively being involved in community 

activity such as Curves for a Cause. 


Socialite Society Inc 

OUR MISSION STATEMENT 

Socialite Society Inc. is dedicated 

to promoting strong community 

ties, preventing social 

disconnection and achieving 

victory over economic 

disadvantages through advocacy, 

research, education, programs 

and service. 

Working in the community we 

have made it a life-long 

commitment to spread support 

and togetherness through our 

community through innovative 

services . 

We are so fortunate to be able to 

impact the lives of others to 

promote healthy community 

relationships. Together we make a 

difference! 

To find more information 

about our non-profit 

organization or make a tax 

free donation to Socialite 

Society Inc please visit our 

website: 

www.socialitesociety.org 


Curves for a Cause was created to 

empower, uplift and celebrate women 

of all sizes, ages, backgrounds or color. 

Every woman deserves the spotlight to 

shine and feel beautiful. 

C4AC is a women empowerment 

movement that uses different avenues 

to provide that spotlight. We want to 

always remind women to love who they 

are and the skin their in! 

Curvy we Stand! 

Special Thanks 

We wish to give a few special Thank 

Yous to all those who put in endless 

hours working to put together our first 

Curvy We Stand publication. 

Special thanks goes to the beautiful 

Curvy Ambassadors: 

Ify Whitfill, Crystal R Shockency, 

LaTonya & Bailey Holland, Shirmeika 

Sprouls, Del'Lynette Thompson, Paula 

Allen, Neicie Brooks, Amanda Yocum, 

Jennifer White, Brittani Humphrey, 

Tarisha Calvin, Breketa Goodwin and 

Larryell Johnson 

Contact us: 


PO BOX 43232 

Louisville, KY 40253 

Email: 

CurvesforaCause@gmail.com 

Facebook: 

www.facebook.com/curvesforacause 

Instagram: 

www.instagram.com/curvesforacause 

We also want to give a special shout 

out to the creative, stylist and visual 

arts team: Albert Jones, Tyrone 

Burroughs, Joy Elliott, Tameka Colón, 

Dominai Michele Ford, Antoinette 

Hearn Mikella Kels Fields Tiara Fuqua 

and Vonda Williams 


Miss Teen Socialite Society 

Miss Shonta' Crittenden 

Miss Teen Socialite Society represents a young leader with ambition and tenacity. She is 

the organizations teen ambassador and representative. 

Miss Teen Socialite Society is active in the community and is a mentor for other young 

girls. 

For more information visit: www.socialitesociety.org

Curvy we Stand

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