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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Welcome 

8 The Birth of a New Movement 

12 Raising Kane 

14 Her Blessings in Essence is Amazing 

17 They Hate You Because You Love You 

20 Jason Adams 

22 Keedy Black 

26 Kristina Halloway 

28 Rebuilding Trust After an Affair 

34 Artistic Freedom 

Tashandra Poullard 

Co-Founder 

“Tarbaby!” “Jiggaboo!” “Blanca!” “Dark and Ugly” are just some of the 

names I was called as a child. Not by White Children, but by black children. 

Kids who looked like me. The joke often spread was that if I took a bath 

I could make choclate milk because I was so black. And that the naps in 

my ‘kitchen’ or the back of my neck could be used as buckshots in a pellet 

gun. My hair was long and natural, and at times referred to as a ‘rats nest’ 

because it wasn’t long and loose like the girls who would get relaxers. 

I find that I’m more than just my hair, lips, hips, ass and thighs. I’m Neosoul 

and classic jazz with a side order of rhythm and blues, old school funk and 

deep (Afro) house. But I can shake it up by dancing to some classic rock, and 

break it down the Wheels of Steel with some old school hip hop. I’m everything 

that encompasses being a woman of body, mind and spirit. A woman of peace, 

love and light. A woman that serves the community yet doesn’t forget to uplift herself – and other sisters in 

the process. I am an advocate for social justice, peace and change. I stand with my brothers and sister on the 

front lines combating police brutality, unjustifiable homicides and social-economic injustice. I stand for the 

abolishment of modern day slavery and human trafficking. And I love mother earth. With each breath that I 

take, inhaling the birth right of clean air, I exhale the hope that Mother Earth will be healed. Her vibrations will 

be balanced and her children become one with her energy. 

I seek to mind the wounds of slavery for women of color in the African diaspora. I realized throughout my 

travels in the military, that in every country I’ve visited, all the people of color (or a darker complexion) were 

economically disenfranchised, socially ostracized and spiritually broken. Thus I created SAUDA Magazine in 

the hopes of showing my people (all of God’s people) that being dark doesn’t equate to being ugly. Kinky hair 

can be (and is) attractive. May you be a size 2 or 22, you can be (and are) beautiful. 

I lived through all of this the majority of my life. Abuse from members in my community, often, so called 

friends and even family who felt that my complexion was unappealing. I had a young man refer to me as a 

primate that he refused to be associated with by simply sitting next to me on the bus. 

“The only way that the value of a Black woman will be restored to its rightful state of 

Queendom, and the degradation of our worth will be combated is when we as Black women, 

from a global perspective, take our power back. When we are able to recognize, appreciate 

and celebrate the beauty that all of us uniquely share, we’ll start moving in the direction of 

reconciliation within self and feminine righteousness.” 

All these things where hurtful. And for quite some time left me emotionally bitter and scared. 

Even now my 13 year old niece often questions her features, simply because she’s as dark as I am. She looks 

the physical (Eurocentric) features of characters in Animation, because she believes they’re a definition of what 

constitutes beauty. 

The Solution to these ‘traditional standards’ of beauty would be to create a platform that provided a 

‘home’ of self-love, self-respect, and high esteem of women of color. So women and young girls like 

my niece can see women who look like them in beautiful, elaborate colors and fashion. In efforts 

to combat the desire by so many women from a global perspective to be seen as more European in 

features, and not fully embracing African heritage 

Graphic Design by 

Erline Germain 

erlinegermain.com 

Thus, we decided to introduce to the world “SAUDA Magazine”. 

Ms. Tashandra Poullard, Owner/Co-Founder 



The Birth of A New 

Movement! 

Inspiration comes from some of the most unlikely places and 

in some of the most unfortunate circumstances. For decades, 

black women and young girls have had to socially combat the 

many emotional, mental and psychological attacks that have 

been waged against the very essence of their overall being. 

From the “tigon laws” that required a black woman to wear 

head wraps that reduced the attention drawn to elaborate hair 

styles in the French Quarters of Louisiana, to the portrayals 

of black women in today’s hip hop music and Reality T.V. 

as jezebels. Women who share Afro-heritage have always 

been subjected to negative stereotypes and superstitions 

that have demeaned and demoralized who we really are. 

For decades, being dark or having natural hair was seen as 

‘bad’ and meant you looked like a slave. Bleaching Creams, 

weaves, wigs and colored contacts are used by many women 

to escape the realism of seeing their dark skin as a curse. 

Subconsciously removing themselves from the possibility of 

being subjected to unattractive perceptions of darker skin, 

thick lips, a wide nose and natural hair. However, none of 

these bleaching creams, weaves, wigs and color contacts 

serve as effective methods of non-surgical augmentations, 

when the woman within lacks a healthy image of self. 

As a result of this desire to be seen as more European in 

features, and not fully embracing African heritage, we 

decided to introduce to the world “SAUDA Magazine”. 


SAUDA Magazine is the Solution! Our desire was to 

create a platform that provided a ‘home’ of self-love, selfrespect, 

and high esteem of women of color. So women 

and young girls like your niece can see women who look 

like them in beautiful, elaborate colors and fashion. 

What is SAUDA? 

SAUDA Magazine is owned by House Of Virgo 

Entertainment, LLC a woman and black owned 

multimedia entertainment company based in 

Houston, TX; that pride itself on providing positive 

imagery, restoring honor and integrity to multimedia 

markets geared towards minority consumers. 

SAUDA Magazine is available in both print 

and digital (online) platforms that features: 

High end, high quality fashion 

Modeling talent 

Afro Style 

Fashion and beauty tips for women of color 

The primary focus of the magazine is to highlight the diverse 

beauty of women who both share and embrace African 

heritage, as we plan to utilize the multi-dimensional platform 

(Film, Photography, Digital Print and Physical Graphics) of 

SAUDA Magazine to launch the careers of Afro-Models, 

Fashion/Accessory and Cosmetic designers who’re seeking 

to break into the Fashion industry; while demonstrating the 

For decades, being dark 

or having natural hair was 

seen as ‘bad’ and meant 

you looked like a slave. 


classical beauty and uniqueness of non- traditional fashion. 

We’re seeking to break the mold that enforces the unrealistic 

standards of Euro-centric beauty. Highlighting fashion from 

the various countries; with a heavy concentration upon creating 

business ventures between African Nationals and African 

Americans who work in the fashion and film making industries. 

This magazine will place the diverse beauty of women 

who both share and embrace African heritage front 

and center in the Fashion Industry and on the Global 

Runways. SAUDA Magazine will be used as a platform to 

launch the careers of ethnic Fashion Designers seeking to 

break into the Fashion industry; while demonstrating the 

classical beauty and uniqueness of non- traditional fashion. 

“SAUDA Magazine understands that the objectification 

of Black women via various media platforms is not only 

disturbing, but disheartening, especially when it’s our 

brothers assisting with the perpetuation of the negative 

portrayals of us. There must come a time when the 

global community must step forward and do something 

to curtail the continued assault on black femininity.” 

Model participation in these film festivals combined with 

modeling for SAUDA Magazine increases professional 

experience, global exposure and industry connections. 

SAUDA Magazine is working diligently to host a model 

and talent search titled “The Magnificent Motherland” 

that will feature stops in Southwest Asia, The Middle 

East and throughout Africa come 2018, to include 

our Muslim Sisters and their fashionable beauty. 

The Main Objective 

The Core Principle of SAUDA Magazine is to use it as 

a launching pad for the modeling careers of women 

who share and embrace their African lineage by 

highlighting the natural beauty of Black women from 

all walks of life, of varying hues, and of all shapes and 

sizes. We will showcase how the diverse beauty of 

a black woman’s hair, skin color and physical build 

should be celebrated, but can never be duplicated. 



Raising 

Kane 

By Tashandra Poullard 


Abibatou Kane 

Who Is She? 

She exudes class, beauty, style and elegance. Confident 

and bold are the word we use to describe Abibatou “Aby” 

Kane. As a Project Specialist at Simier Partners LLC, an 

international executive coaching firm based in Manhattan, 

she specializes in cross-cultural coaching by facilitating 

the firm’s transition from one field of clients to another. 

Assisting with communicating and meeting the need 

of both client and service provider. Her core focus is 

business development and spearheading ongoing efforts to 

increase the firm’s leadership capacity. While providing a 

comprehensive understanding of just how important it is 

to incorporate diversity in the company’s services offered. 

Education: 

Aby received her B.A. in Political Science and Sociology 

from Hunter College City University of New York. While 

in attendance, she was actively involved in the African 

Students Union (ASU), and served as member of the ASU 

eBoard; which lead to a key role as a Project Specialist. 

Current Works: 

Aby is currently on the board(s) of multiple independent 

projects and successful start-up businesses. Example: 

Pathway Global Learning, an African-Owned business that 

aids students outside the United States in the application 

process of enrollment into prestigious colleges and 

universities. “Sesame Funds” a lucrative crowd-funding 

organization that connects potential business owners with 

the capital and initial (financial) investments necessary to 

kickstart their business. 

She’s also served as Communications Expert for District 9, 

City Council Candidate, Mamadou Drame. 

In Her Spare Time: 

Aby pens a collection of soon-to-be published short 

stories, loves to read mystery novels and bring watches 

“The Office”. 

Future Goals: 

To become a published author and international business 

owner. Mainly one that uses her influence to provide much 

needed goods, services and life saving necessities through 

out the African diaspora. 


Her Blessings In Essence Is 

Simply Amazing! 

It’s a very interesting story in regards to how this beautiful 

little wonder was brought to our attention. I happened 

to save her picture to my phone in another forum that I 

often frequent – in efforts to get fresh ideas for our feature 

magazine layout. And when I saw her image I immediately 

saved her picture, because I felt she would fit perfectly into 

our idea of diverse Black beauty. A few weeks later my 

PR Representative - Ms. La’Rika Marshall - sends me her 

picture and biography, stating that she knows this young 

woman and her family personally. And that it would be an 

awesome idea to do a feature on her in SAUDA. 

Let me tell you a little bit about this extremely precious 

child. Her name is Amazing! (Represented by CarVer 

Communications). She was born in Maryland and is a 

5-year old aspiring model of Nigerian heritage. She loves 

to sing, dance and she plays violin. Not to mention the 

fact that this beautiful creation is bilingual – she speaks 

English and French fluently. 

She’s currently perfecting her skills at the “Star Maker 

Academy” out of Bowie, MD – where she specializes in 

Ballet, Tap and Jazz. And has been able to conduct casting 

calls in New York City, to include gracing the catwalk with 

her style and class at various Fashion Shows throughout 

Baltimore, MD. Her unique beauty accompanied by her 

bubbly personality will for sure lead to her taking the 

modeling and fashion industry by storm. 

We’re honored to feature her with SAUDA and are looking 

forward to following her career accomplishments, as she 

continues her successful career. 

Much love and respect to you Amazing! 

The Houston 2018 “Kissed By The Sun” 

Search: Will be held in Houston, TX - January 

3 – 13 2018, and is produced by House Of 

Virgo Entertainment, LLC. We are currently 

seeking beautiful Black women from the 

United States that may also become a part of 

our first launch edition in 2018. Our goal, is to 

continue being dedicated to embracing and 

promoting the beauty of Black women with 

class, dignity and respect. We are seeking 

to promote, support, increase and heighten 

interest and awareness of models here in the 

Houston regions, while providing them the 

opportunity to be discovered by international 

filmmakers, screenwriters, producers and 

directors in the entertainment industry. 

Most importantly throughout the Diaspora. 

We’re seeking modeling talent from the 

continent of Africa, the United States, 

Central and South America, The Caribbean, 

Asian Pacific, And through Out Europe to 

be featured in our 2018 editions. We’re also 

seeking to feature the many great works of 

aspiring fashion, shoe, handbag and accessory 

makers, hairstylist and makeup artist to 

feature their products in our magazine. 

My spirit cried with joy, because all the content I’d been 

seeking to make this magazine as diversely beautiful 

as possible was finding its way to me. And when such 

instances happen, you know for a fact that the all mighty 

has his hand in it. 



“They Hate You Because 

You Love You” 

By Tashandra Poullard 


Matthew 5:44 

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you 

Psalm 16:8 

I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 

Romans 8:28 

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love 

him, who have been called according to his purpose. 

“You want to become more aware of your thoughts and choose your thoughts carefully. 

Because you are the masterpiece of your own life.” Dr. Joe Vitale – “The Secret” 

“The first step to the secret of manifestation is to ask the Universe for what you want. Make a command 

to the Universe! Let the Universe know what you desire and allow it to respond to your thoughts. The 

second step is to believe! Believe that its already yours via an unwavering faith (believing in the unseen), 

which will bring you to the last and finally step of receiving. Start feeling how you will feel once what 

you’ve asked for has manifested itself into your life (because it will).” Lisa Nichols – “The Secret” 

I started off this segment with some positive energy and words 

of inspiration. 

I give you these scriptures and pearls of wisdom, because it 

is my strong belief that most of the chaos we are witnessing 

transpire in the world is as a result of a spiritual shift that’s 

taking place. Many people are finding themselves under 

attack because they’re experiencing an awakening, or a 

transformation into what I call “higher self”. While Mother 

Earth is working diligently to stabilize the polarizing energies 

of positive and negative, into a more harmonic balance, a 

paradigm of thought that is exponentially gaining momentum 

amongst the newly conscious – is leading both power and 

wealth that has been stored and exploited by the wicked to be 

shifted unto the righteous and meek whom shall inherit the 

earth (and all her riches). 

People who were once emotionally broken, fiscally 

disenfranchised and in psychological despair are waking up 

for the first time in their lives and facing their biggest fears. 

The fear of doubt, lack, depression and hopelessness is being 

destroyed by a shift from negative to positive, that’s being 

transmitted by those who’ve been broken. They’re finding the 

courage to step out on faith – while gaining the understanding 

that this reality we live is really a dream inside of a dream. In 

other words, they’re learning that our current state of being is 

as a result of our thoughts. We’re starting to see people fully 

understand that our (current state) waking lives are merely 

a reflection of the manifestations of our subconscious mind 

that (in most cases) is always bringing us our biggest obstacles 

and fears. These people are no longer focusing upon what they 

don’t want and are starting to focus more upon manifesting 

what they do desire. 

Example include: 

A change in the justice system 

Effective advocacy for victims 

A transference of wealth 

A shift in social reform 

Addressing the need for global nutrition and suitable living 

So many people are starting to understand that in order to 

overcome these obstacles, and to grow spiritually, we must 

experience a shift of consciousness. And it’s giving life to 

advocacy and activism in many forms. Many of us are starting 

to learn the importance of operating in a new mentality that 

refuses to be locked inside of a box of conventional wisdoms, 

social construct and brainwashed rhetoric. 

And this is what’s making some people in your immediate 

circle uncomfortable with the new and improved version 

of you. Your optimism is a blinding light of truth that they 

cannot live in. The more awakened you become the more 

opposition you’ll face from the people around you who prefer 

darkness. You will find that the attacks you experience will be 

more so based upon their inability to understand, appreciate 

and accept the shift from the old you (that was bitter, jaded 

and locked in despair) to the new version of you that sees the 

good in all things and how they are all being used for selfimprovement. 

For many of us who are experiencing this shift in higher 

thought, we’re learning the hard way that some people want 

to stay in a metaphorical stage of continuous “sleep”. 

While you are learning the beauty in raising your transmissions 

(vibrations) to a level of higher thought and consciousness, 

you have arrived at specific points in your lives (higher calling) 

that will lead you to greater purpose. But! Understand that 

in doing so it will be a challenge to assist with facilitating 

the awakening process with others. Most importantly, know 

that it will be even more difficult for those you attempt to 


enlighten with self-knowledge to accept your new version of 

higher self. 

Why? Well, some people lack the emotional capacity needed 

to receive your greatness. 

Some people are mad at you simply because of the choices 

you’ve made in life to do better. You have officially stepped 

outside of the box they’ve placed you in – while calling their 

love for you “unconditional”. Meaning they only love or like 

you as long as you don’t exceed the expectations they have set 

for you. They are upset with you because you have made the 

choice to live right, eat right and take better care of yourself. 

A few necessary steps towards change that they lack the will 

power to make. They hate the fact that you have chosen 

to further educate yourself and set goals for future success. 

And every step that you take towards self-improvement (or 

small goals that you accomplish) reminds them of where 

they could be if they chose to expend the same amount of 

time and energy that you dedicate towards self-improvement 

upon themselves. These people don’t understand that in 

every second we spend alive, we are making choices that help 

determine what future paths we will take. And regardless 

of which choice we make, we will always find another fork 

in the road ahead of us with more decisions to make. But 

the difference between the awakened people and those who 

prefer “sleep” is that awakened people A. Don’t give up when 

presented with forks and obstacles and B. Don’t allow the 

forks and obstacles to stop us from striving for greatness. 

Awaken people enjoy the journey of learning, growth and 

golden wisdom gleaned from personal experience. 

Awakened people understand and embrace the fact that each 

time you choose a new path more options become available, 

with the knowledge that all options will inevitably lead you 

back to the original soul contract that you agreed to prior 

to incarnation. Your purpose was determined in life before 

Mother Earth birthed you. What you endure in life is her way 

of leading you too it! No matter what happens, you know and 

understand that all things work together for the good – and 

will lead to you ultimately walking into what has already been 

predestined (or your reason for being). Once awakened, you 

learn how strategic planning will assist you with using the 

miscalculations, mishaps and wrong choices you’ve made in 

life to grow you into a better, more wise and self-aware being. 

These lessons teach you the importance of honesty, integrity, 

humility and honor in one’s words and deeds. 

Everything you need to become your predestined self is within. 

And everything you endure assist you with fine tuning your 

gifts, talents, and sharpening the skills that you use effortlessly 

– when learning who you are and how you will be used in 

the grand scheme of life. Those of us who have undergone an 

awakening understand that we must be ok with whatever the 

universe brings us, because it’s the universes way of clearing 

the pathway to self-discovery. It’s a cleaving process that 

removes certain people, changes a specific through process 

that was imprinted in our psyche by others and helps us to 

heal from past trauma. 

Example, 

They assist with learning to combat emotional damages 

experienced by the principalities placed upon us via the 

transgressions of others. They are the reason why you 

(unknowingly) do some of the things you do. Life experiences 

demonstrates to us how important it is to acknowledge that 

these dark spirits are ever-present in our sub-conscious, and 

how they must be overcome by learning the importance of 

forgiveness. These demons are not yours! They have been left 

behind by the people who have hurt you. And you can’t get 

rid of these spirits until you learn to forgive the one(s) who 

gave them to you. 

The emotional blinders that hinders our ability to see when 

and where we are wrong and how we have wronged others 

must be removed. There comes a time in everyone’s life when 

we must start fixing what’s broken within self. The mistakes 

we make in life assist with making our imperfections present 

and clear, in order to pin-point the origins of our own 

dysfunction. Sometimes you must keep repeating the same 

mistakes in order to become more open to honestly addressing 

the issues that you chose to ignore (i.e. admitting when you 

are wrong). The reoccurring issues are used as a teaching 

mechanism that incorporates an “In Your Face” method of 

demonstration. Showing you that you can’t fix what’s broken 

if you are not willing to admit that you ARE the main source 

of most of your problems (i.e. your thinking, your behaviors 

and attitudes affect your quality of life). 

The awakened know and understand that each milestone 

in life is assisting with molding our future self, and will 

continue to guide use on our life path. We take joy in the 

things we learn along the way. We understand that the heart 

aches, heartbreaks, disappointments, set back, triumphs 

and tragedies are the “breadcrumb” clues that God and the 

Universe leaves for us to find our way to back to “self”. The 

predetermined destiny that was set before we took our first 

breath. 

While people who are still asleep are unable to see the beauty 

in both trouble and triumph. 

They are mad at you because they can’t figure out how no 

matter what you have gone through in life, no matter 

what they have tried to do to you or the snares they have 

implemented to obstruct; you still have your peace. You know 

who you are and who’s you are (in priesthood with the most 

high), because you understand that you have a higher calling. 

You live by the “This too shall pass” mantras because you have 

seen the power of positive thinking. You understand that 

trouble is only temporary. 

You are on a mission and nothing they can do or say will stop 

you. They hate the fact that no matter what happens you still 

show love. You still speak when you see them. You radiate love, 

peace and light in the mist of darkness. You are a beacon to 

spiritual balance. And you have great compassion for all forms 

of life because you are genuinely a very optimistic person. You 

understand the principles of the laws of attraction and are 

very careful what energy you put out into the universe. 

You understand that love is the greatest force on the planet. 

Thus, take joy in knowing that the attacks you face from 

people are based upon the fact that you are a “soldier” in the 

awakening process. You are influencing more people than 

they could ever imagine, just by simply being yourself and 

accepting your purpose by following the path that God and 

the Universe has set you on. 




JASON ADAMS 

Legend in the Making 

SOCIAL MEDIA 

www.meanrecords.com 

Facebook: facebook.com/Jason.Adams 

YouTube: youtube.com/MeanRecords 

Twitter: @MeanRecords 

CONTACT INFORMATION 

Physical Address: 

2104 24th st 

Gulfport,MS,39501 

Main Phone Number: 

(769)233-9958 

MEAN RECORDS CUSTOMER SERVICE 

Jadams@meanrecords.com 

Over the past 40 years Hip Hop has taken a drastic turn. The craft 

itself has been compromised and the platform that once launched 

such legendary greats as LL Cool J, Erick B and Rakim, KRS-1 

and Guru; is now playing host to luke-warm artist that incorporate 

mumble-rap over reconfigured trap hooks. The lyrics are laced with 

misogynistic undertones, promotion of domestic violence and rape 

culture; to include irresponsible behavior and risky promiscuity. 

Jason Adams is here to change all of that! 

His Mission: 

Jason is here to provide an opportunity for marginalized populations 

to spin the promotion of negative lifestyles and stereotypes – into 

positive platforms and lucrative business opportunities for the 

talented disenfranchised. This desire to help this demographics 

birth forward Mean Records. An organization that he’s the CEO of. 

Background: 

Jason (who goes by the name “jadams”) was born in Jackson, 

Mississippi. He grew up in a drug-infested and crime riddled 

neighborhood, that soon lead to him becoming a product of his 

environment. Like many who fall victim to the fast money and 

flashy life style, he thought it was an easy way out of the unfortunate 

circumstances out of his control. But he soon learned (the hard 

way) just how high the stakes involved in this life style really are 

when he landed a conspiracy charge that lead to jail time. 

While incarcerated, he had an epiphany. He started to see 

things a lot clearer and understood that it was time that he 

rethink his life, his actions and create a new avenue that would 

assist not only himself, but his community with overcoming 

the every day struggles of fiscally broken and socially rejected. 

The Conduit to Success: 

The best way to reach the “lost tribe” (his people) was through 

his passion for music. He had a love affair with music every since 

the age of 12, in which this passion was inspired by his father 

who was a touring gear manager for numerous music bands. He 

lives, eats, breaths and sleeps music. Engaging in lyrical therapy 

during the earliest and impressionable stages of life assisted 

with him developing craft and musical artistry. And opened 

doors for him to becoming gainfully employed/heavily 

involved in various projects. Thus, it was only natural that 

all of his work in music would be combined as one – and 

create the final orchestrated concept of Mean Records - a 

full scale recording label and studio in Gulfport Mississippi. 

In High Demand: 

When the mandate of making entertainment always 

noticeable’ became apparent, Mean Records (as a label) 

became home to a roster of seven notable artist, as well as 

a full-service provider to multiple emerging artist. Various 

genres are catered to in efforts to create a musical culture 

that changes lives. Running the gambit of musical spectrum, 

while mixing and mastering the development of artist careers, 

their talents and brand. Mean Records provides a comfortable 

environment for development that’s more than a boutique 

service. The staff assists with graphic design for album cover 

development, distribution and recording services, a “brick 

and mortar” building for business deals to transpire to 

include creating the media outlet needed to launch successful 

music careers. There’s even licensing, manufacturing 

photography and marketing services available for those 

who’re in need of the “total package” of product promotion. 

“Through connections to the label, we have all the 

necessary commodities that are needed to complete the 

total package. We focus on the artist regardless of the 

level, for we emphasize on the passion that you bring to 

Mean Records. Whether you are in the beginning stages of 

entering into the industry and need strengthening training 

for your vocals, song writing mentorship, would like to 

learn a new instrument, or simply need fine-tuning of 

your current skills; we facilitate and cater to your needs. 

Making Entertainment Always Noticeable” 

Additional Accomplishments: 

But there’s more than one “rabbit” in Jadams hat. He’s also 

an accomplished writer, having published a one-year labor 

of love project titled: “Mixingology”, a book that serves as 

a definitive guide to what artist need to know about the 

music industry prior to signing a legally binding contract. 

We send nothing but the highest prayers of peace, success 

and breakthrough to our brother Jason Adams. We will 

make sure to keep a look out for future projects and artist 

being birth forward from this empowering and positive label. 

“Being responsible for all aspects 

of the label, I am involved in every 

facet of the label. Mean Records has 

a high emphasis standards in getting 

music artist out there, personifying 

there dreams and working alongside 

(aspiring) artist in the making of their 

goals. We make their dreams a living 

reality! As we cover a wide range of music 

genres from R&B, Neo-Soul, Reggae, Hip 

Hop, Pop, Gospel, Jazz and much more.” 


KEEDY BLACK 

The Queen and Her NOLA Court! 

SAUDA Contributing Author 

Keedy Black is a A Female Rap Artist, Motivational 

Speaker, Mentor, Community Activist, Owner Of 

M.M.M, LLC. And The Founder Of KB Foundation. 

Ms. Keedy Black has burning the NOLA airwaves up with 

her music, songs namely HAMMER, Rock My World 

which contains a small sample of the late great Michael 

Jackson, Rock Then Lean in addition her new single Rock 

The Boat (produced by Mr. Hanky) which is currently 

getting airplay in New Orleans FM, surrounding areas 

& Internet stations. Rock Then Lean Featuring the late 

Magnolia Shorty who released her first popular album 

on the Cash Money Records Label as far back as 1997. 

Keedy is features on a couple of other popular songs. 

to experience at a young age. Drawing turned into 

poetry, then poetry turned into music. Keedy Black 

started Rapping at the tender age of 8 yrs. She began 

performing at talent shows. She performed at School 

dances, church, block parties etc.... along with her 

cousin (The Late) Magnolia Shorty who rapped 

with Cash Money Records. Keedy had a strong stage 

presence, even at a young age she stood out from others. 

She would get the party started and before you knew 

it, she’s doing a thirty-five or forty- five-minute set. 

The passing of Magnolia Shorty forced Keedy 

to focus even harder on mastering her own craft 

and develop her own brand. While developing 

her brand Keedy decided that she should use 

her celebrity to help others. Keedy Black 

Foundation local citywide campaign to help 

STOP THE VIOLENCE that has overtaken 

her city and claimed the life of so many, 

including her sons father & her beloved cousin, 

Magnolia Shorty (Who was killed by gun fire). 

She also has a youth program (Keedy Black 

Dolls) mentoring young girls ages 7-18 yrs. 

Now Keedy is currently working on her 

untitled debut album. So be on the lookout 

and GET READY FOR THE NEXT BIG 

THANG & LATEST RISING STAR From NoL 

Today Keedy is pushing several popular songs and 

enjoying the benefits of such, as she gets to perform 

paid shows. Keedy opened up shows for jazz fest, Nola 

Hip Hop Awards, NoLa Summer Jam, A3C (Atlanta), 

SXSW (Austin), Core Dsj’s Retreat & Conference 

(Atlanta), Virdiko Conference (Dallas) Salute The 

Dj Awards (Atlanta), Peace Fest. (N.O) Nola Expose 

Magazine fashion show & appeared on front cover of 

other magazines as well. Performance continues, etc. 

She’s opened shows for artists such as Trina, Mia X, Jay 

Electronica, Ghetto Twins, Big Freedia, 2Chainz, Meek 

Mill, Rick Ross , Juvenille, Hot Boy Turk , Rich Homie 

Quan, Ymcmb Lil Chuckie., Kevin Gates , Tank, Master 

P, Young Greatness, Shamarr Allen & The Band, DejLoaf, 

Hot 8 Brass Band, Genuine and more. She is starred 

as an actress in The Rap pack video “Black women” 

which premiered on 106&Park & Big Dawg (Movie). 

Keedy Black Is a Motivation to many (old 

& young) In The city of New Orleans, she 

Is Currently Traveling on school tour speaking to the youth. 

Speaking at Church engagements, community Events, etc. 

Hailing from the Magnolia public housing development, 

that has given birth to some of New Orleans most 

notable music greats such as, Turk, Juvenile, Soulja 

Slimm, Wacko and Jay Electronica, just to name a few, 

in addition to a few others. Being the latest prodigy 

to come from the Nolia is Keshawn Harris, also 

known as, Keedy Black. Keedy was influenced early 

on by then popular recording artist Foxy Brown. She 

was also motivated by a New Orleans living legend 

and first female on The N.o Limit label Mia X. 

Coming up in a troubled household Keedy started 

drawing to escape the anger & pain that she had 

On the behalf of SAUDA Magazine staff, I would like 

to say that Keedy Black’s biography is remarkable. 

The many successes that she has accomplished in 

her life time is nothing short of amazing. As a female 

artist and industry professional, we here at SAUDA 

Magazine understand the many obstacles she has been 

forced to overcome; especially in a male dominated 

career field. And her biography of excellence 

demonstrates a spirit of excellence and tenacity that’s an 

inspiration to all who will be blessed by her testimony. 

With that being said, let’s get started with the interview: 

Q. When did you know (within yourself) that a 

career in music was what you wanted to pursue? 

I was born with the gift, but I never took it seriously 

until I lost my cousin (Magnolia Shorty). She was 

murdered in 2010. It was more of her passion & 

I continue to carry on strong to keep her alive. 

Then I begin to take my place as a full-time artist. 

Q. When and where did you meet Mr. Hanky? 

I met Mr. Hanky through Young Money Cash Money 



Former artist Lil Chuckie (in Atlanta, Ga. 2012) 

Q. What artist would you say has had the 

biggest influence on your music career? 

The Late Magnolia Shorty (cash money rec. former artist) 

Q. Tell us a little about your experience living 

in the Magnolia public housing development; 

and how it helped form not only your character? 

Living in the Magnolia Housing Development 

taught me how to survive, it showed me my strengths 

through my struggles, I overcame a lot of obstacles. 

Q. Are you willing to speak candid upon your past 

(your childhood) that encouraged you to develop your 

artistic talents and eventually lead you to music? 

Absolutely!! I’m an open book. God gave me the 

mountain to show ppl. From near & far It can be 

Moved. So, I am willing & ready to encourage others & 

to tell them what encouraged me & helped me develop 

Q. You’re spearheading a city-wide campaign 

to help “Stop the Violence” can you speak 

on the motivation behind that movement? 

I lost my oldest son father 2015 & I lost my cousin 

2010 both to Violence & it left me broken hearted 

for years to come. I grieved for years. I began to look 

around & see other ppl. Going through in their own 

way, while others got comfortable with the murder 

stats. I established a foundation & I started a Annual 

Stop The Violence March, Rally & motivational 

conferences to help raise awareness & to educate my city 

were, until I started getting positive feedback. Sharing 

my story & experience empower & inspire many. 

Q. Tell us about M.M.M, LLC and KB Foundation? 

KB Foundation (Non profit) My Community 

Services. My mentoring program (KB Dolls), School 

Tour, My Stop The Violence Movement, Xmas, Back 

to school & Book Giveaways under one umbrella. 

Q. Tell us about your traveling school tour that has 

open the doors needed for you to reach the youth? 

I have been touring schools for years. I use my platform 

to perform & speak to the kids. I encourage them to 

stay focus, the importance of reading, to get ready 

for Leap, to love, respect & motivate themselves, etc. 

Q. What are some future projects you’re working 

on or artist that you would like to work within the 

future, that you would like to share with our readers? 

I am working on more inspirational music to help 

someone over obstacles, to move mountains & to keep 

Making Major Moves. We all are going through or have 

been through. It easy for me to party & dance with them, 

I wanna face real life situations with them, encourage 

& inspire them to live & Be blessed above measures. 

You can follow Keedy Black at 

@iamkeedyblack on Instagram 

Search for her on Facebook by Keedy 

Black (or KeedyBlakk) 

Q. So, I’m in love with your “Keedy Black Dolls” 

young woman’s mentoring campaign. What lead 

you to start this campaign and what has changed 

in you while mentoring these young women? 

I Love Kids. I love to teach them, I have always been a 

giver since my child hood. When I see a lot of younger 

ages 5-18yrs. That Have lack of guidance, respect, 

love & education I think about myself when I was 

their age. I give them everything I wanted from my 

mom, a mentor or my teacher. If I can’t provide those 

services I find someone who can provide. I educate, 

mentor & teach them dance. This upcoming year 

KB Dolls is headed in a bigger & better direction. 

Q. Speaking of mentorship what lead 

you to become a motivational speaker? 

I been speaking for years, but I never noticed the impact 

I had on ppl. & how powerful my life experiences 



A Stellar Stunner! 

As the daughter of a Pastor, Kristina discovered her 

musical gift at a young age. Her power-house vocals 

are nothing short of heavenly, as she grooves into a 

modern message (and evolved traditional Gospel artform) 

that reaches all ages and Christian genera’s. 

Back in 2013 Halloway released her 13 track debut 

album titled “Free” – which included her hit single 

“It’s Only You”. The anointing of this album gave 

Kristina the elevation she needed to earn a BET 

nomination. In which she was able to sing her hit for 

the President Of Entertainment for BET Steven Hill. 

Kristina’s single Peaked at the Billbord Top 100 

single Charts as #11.. Also in Canada Top 20 as #17 

on the charts.. In 2011 she took home the Stellar 

Award for New Artist of the Year. To include the 

fact that Kristina was awarded a Situation from 

Homeland Security for being such a Great Rolemodel 

in the community. 

This sister is on fire for faith! Dedicated to giving the 

living waters of the word to the world. Quenching 

the ‘thirst’ of those desperate for salvation. Her 

discography is impressive. Ms. Halloway’s Credits 

include: 


• Singing background for platinum singer/ 

Songwriter Lil’ Mo 

• Sharing the stage with such Greats as Toby Mac, 

Vickie Winans, Jars Of Clay, Castings Crowns, 

John Cook, Dave Hollister and Many others 

• She was produced by multiple Emmy Award 

winner Ed Weinberger. 

BUT SHE’S ALSO AN ACTRESS! 

She has shined for an acting role in “The Greatest 

Love Story Ever Told” Sharing the stage with 

Richard Roundtree, Anna Marie Harsford, Clifton 

Davis, Miguel Nunez, Guy Torry, Tommy Davidson, 

Tatyana Ali and Hezekiah Walker. And it doesn’t 

stop there….. 

Kristina Halloway has her sights set on acquiring 

her dreams one accomplishment at time, Inspiring 

our youth that with God all things are possible, 

Uplifting Our Leaders and become a revered force in 

the Gospel/Christian Community. Kristina released 

her single “Faith On A Thousand” last year 2016. 

And she’s currently working on recording her 

Upcoming EP.. 

Award Winning Gospel 

Artist | Song Writer 

Kristina Halloway 


Rebuilding Trust 

after an Affair 

By Tashadnra Poullard 

A woman wrote into a blog column by author Guy Finley, 

a spiritual advisor that provides relationships advice 

from time to time, seeking guidance on how to get over 

her husband’s infidelity. Of course she was distraught, 

and even went so far as to blame herself for his actions. 

And for me personally, the advice given to this woman 

in regards to how to deal with the pain of her husband’s 

affair was some of the best advice that I’ve witnessed. 

The column reads: 

“Please keep me anonymous…I’m trying to apply your advice to 

a light crisis I’m facing, caused by my husband’s infidelity. And 

I’m trying to not allow fear or pain to tell me what to do. I realize 

that I can only trust God, and that I am perfect in His eyes, but 

my question is, how can I not be in pain at the loss of trust and 

intimacy with my husband? 

Wasn’t that what I was supposed to gain through marriage?” 

Guy’s perfect response reads: 

“It’s never easy when we find ourselves in these kinds of painful 

situations. And I hope that the following words of advice and 

encouragement will assist with making some sense of the situation, 

even if not right away. And that in the days…weeks…and 

months ahead you’ll receive the help they’re intended to bring.” 

First things first, your pain is not to be denied, but rather used 

by you. Meaning instead of allowing it to use you ‘up’ with 

useless self-condemnation, or raging regret and resentment 

towards your husband, learn to use it. 

How is that done? 

Start by realizing that your sense of loss is as great as it is 

because you wrongly believed that you could find the 

wholeness your heart longs for in the eyes, heart and 

mind of another human being. Yes! a good relationship 

can and should bring us happiness, joy and a sense of 

love, these are good things and are a part of the simple 

pleasure of being human. But the real reason for our 

relationships with others is for an altogether different 

reason. Which is of a higher order that can be stated 

as such: relationships (whatever the nature) are there 

for us to learn the truth about ourselves through them. 

Your husband’s actions are not a reflection of 

your character or anything you’ve done wrong 

unless you insist on seeing yourself that way. 

Now, I add (me Tashandra) that any woman or man in 

such a situation should take this time of reflection to 

look within yourselves to figure out what constitutes 

happiness for you vs. seeking it in other people. 

Guy goes onto say that he advises she not allow this 

unfortunate situation to cause her heart be overcome with 

bitterness, and lead her into the belief that real love doesn’t 

exist. Because it does but the lesson instead should be 

that she (and everyone else) should learn to look for love 

in the right paces. Whenever we discover (as we always 

eventually do) that everything, even the best of things is 

only temporary, it is then that we’re on the right path to 

finding what is everlasting and that already lives within us. 

Here’s some DO’s and Don’ts of Getting Past An 

Extra-marital Affair 

To better understand extra-marital affairs, Christian Post 

Guest columnist Joe Beam Breaks down how it affects 

those involved: 

The Short-Lived Affair: Last from one night to several 

months and is primarily about sex. Subcategories include 

revenge affairs. Were you’re trying to get back at your 

spouse. These are the affairs of opportunity (at the right 

place…at the right time and doing the wrong thing) 

and are often called “self-esteem booster” affairs. I have 

some friends who’ve confided in me that they’ve had the 

self-esteem booster affairs, were they’ve found someone 

who’s accepted their looks, their weight/size or made 

them feel better about themselves in exchange for sex or 

to provide a comfort that they lack from their spouse. 

The Allowed Affair: this is an interesting one because 

it has become more prevalent with the graying of what 

constitutes marriage. Once referred to as ‘swinging’ or 

open marriage is now called “the life style” by willing 

participants. Were one spouse (or both) are allowed to 

have girlfriends/boyfriends and/or sleep with other people. 

The most difficult kind of affair to overcome is... 

The Relationship Affair: This affair typically starts 

as a friendship that evolves into shared emotions and 

eventually shared bodies. These in Relationship Affairs 

usually are in love with one another and in some cases 

madly in love and unable to stop the affair. Thus the reason 

so many relationship affairs lead to separation or divorce 

because no matter how strongly you attempt to break 

away from the union or how much work the abandoned 

spouse puts effort into trying to save the marriage, the 

affair never ends. And in such unforeseen circumstances 

such passages as Matthew 5:32 and Matthew 19:9 are 

incorporated by the church to grant the offended spouse 

the right to start a new life with a new mate, and few 

ill blame him or her for moving on with their life. 

So how do you save these marriages? 

I’ve found some suggestions that people have provided 

to men and women facing a pending divorce as are result 



of an affair. Some of which I agree with and disagree 

with - and I’ll say why (my answers are written in red). 

The councilor suggested advice was given in relation 

to healing for the abandoned spouse during an affair: 

Believe that an affair, even an exceptionally strong 

Relationship/Love Affair, is not necessarily the end of a 

marriage. Many advise that the abandoned spouse not 

give up on the marriage and to keep praying and doing 

the right things, no matter how hopeless it may seem. 

Speaking for myself, I agree and disagree with this statement. 

For the simple fact that it’s not about you praying for their 

change in heart, because that means nothing if he or she 

doesn’t desire to make a change and fix what’s broken within 

themselves – while communicating resolve with the spouse 

they’ve abandoned. Instead pray that you find the courage 

within self to listen to what God and the Universe is telling you 

in regards to what step you should take next in this situation. 

Yes- I do agree that you must pray God gives them 

peace, most importantly that God provides peace for 

yourself; but I honestly wouldn’t pray they eventually 

‘see the light’ and do what’s right. Particularly for 

women (and some men) who’re in abusive unions. 

Don’t beg or attempt to manipulate the adulterer. She or he is 

already emotionally on edge, and emotional actions from you 

exacerbate the situation. Be firm, but always loving and calm. 

I’ve been in this situation before. I’ve witnessed women 

in my family be in this situation before. And I personally 

advise that your remove yourself from a potentially 

hostile environment and do not allow yourself to 

be subjected to his or her emotional instability and 

abuse. Because no matter how clam you are (as the one 

being cheated on) he or she is not in a place of mental 

stability. Which threatens your safety and well-being. 

Don’t try to convince him or her that the extra lover 

(or lovers) is a bad person or is primarily responsible 

for the affair. This tactic may work in a Short-Lived 

Affair. However, it typically causes a person in a 

Relationship Affair to develop an “us against the world” 

union with the lover and strengthening their bond. 

In other words, it’s not the other person (or people) who 

made them cheat he or she did so because they choose 

to do so. Thus I…MEANING ME PERSONALLY 

wouldn’t waste breath or time on a clock trying to make 

the other person look like a villain. If anything I’ll help 

you out by packing my bags and moving on myself. 

I DO NOT agree with this one! 

Drag out any divorce proceedings as long as 

possible. Relationship experts state that the intense 

emotions involved with being “madly in love” with the 

extra-marital spouse last anywhere from six to thirty-six 

months. Though the straying spouse may become angry 

and try to manipulate the abandoned spouse into divorce 

(e.g. “I’ll make things tougher for you if you don’t go 

along with me ...”), the abandoned spouse should be 

strong and endure the other’s wrath by dragging out the 

divorce process as long as possible. There is a very real 

possibility that the abandoning spouse will eventually lose 

the intensity of desire to be with the lover. Don’t give up! 

I’m sorry! But if you feel what you’ve found in the other 

woman or man is better than what you thought you have 

or had in me, or even possibly would have in me…. let 

me help you out chief! We’ll sign them papers and keep 

it moving. Again…I love my life…and I love me. Life is 

too short and tomorrow is never promised. So I’m not 

going to allow myself to spend extra money and energy 

trying to make you miserable so you can come back to me. 

It’s just not that serious. 

The abandoned spouse should demonstrate his or her ability 

to survive and prosper without the abandoning spouse. He 

or she must concentrate on physical, mental, emotional, 

and spiritual health. This accomplishes two things. 1) 

The abandoned spouse needs this for him- herself. 2) The 

abandoning spouse often is drawn back to the abandoned 

spouse when He or She continues to be strong and self-sufficient. 

I agree and disagree with this statement. I agree that you 

should do exactly as this statement says, but do it for you! 

And not for them. Do it for your child(ren) in efforts to 

build a better life for them and yourselves. Now if ol’ boy 

or ol girl want to be in the lives of the kids….DO NOT 

stop them from doing so. But do not go out and attempt 

to do the right things for the wrong reasons…trying to 

show someone else up who’s not even thinking about you. 

In fervent prayer ask that God to bring chaos, financial 

distress, and anything else He will do to cause pain as a 

result of the sinner’s actions and to create circumstances so 

that it is difficult for him or her to continue in the affair. 

NO SIR! NO MA’AM! YOU DO NOT pray for the worst 

over anyone. If anything you pray for the best…pray that 

God has mercy on them (understanding that vengeance is 

the lords and not yours) and most importantly you pray 

that God gives you the grace and mercy in your heart to 

find the courage to forgive them for their transgressions, 

so you don’t be foolish enough to make the next man 

or woman pay for what he/she did. Holding onto 

bitterness towards those who’ve hurt you by praying the 

worst for them is not of God! If anything thank God for 

exposing to you who they really are, and keep it moving. 

The abandoned spouse should procure an attorney that 

will protect his or her rights, finances, and the like. 

The attorney should make the divorce as painful 

as possible - financially and otherwise - to the 

abandoning spouse while still protecting the interests 

of the abandoned spouse. Expect the abandoning 

spouse to react with anger. However, making sin have 

strong negative consequences is the right thing to do. 

Yes and No. Hire an attorney that will protect your 

assets and interest - but again do not waste time nor 

energy trying to make someone miserable. It’s not your 

place or right to make them suffer for their actions. 

The church should practice discipline, though in 

our day and age that hasn’t nearly the effect it had in 

biblical times. It’s so easy now to walk down the street 

and go to another church. However, if done in love 

and compassion, it still may have the needed effect. 

He advises that the church ‘chastens’ the unfaithful 

spouse, but I don’t agree with that either, because 

in many cases that I’ve witnessed personally, the 

cheating spouse isn’t into church. So not only is that 

a waste of advice, but again a waste of time. And it’s 

no one’s business what’s going on in your marriage. 

And DO NOT bring other people into your personal 

affairs. That includes family, because that’s none of 

their business and these people will still be judging 

your spouse for their transactions (as if he/she did 

something to them personally) after you’ve moved on 

and have forgiven them. And do know that you’ll look 

really stupid and untrustworthy to your spouse when 

you’re trying to mend broken fences if it gets back to 

him or her that you’ve told everyone their business. 

Convince the straying spouse to take one last action before 

ending the marriage. Sometimes the abandoned spouse 

does this by offering a concession such as, “I’ll give on this 

point in the divorce if you do this.” Sometimes a friend, 

church leader, or even the person’s child may convince 

him or her that, for conscience sake, he or she should do 

one more thing to see if there is any hope for the marriage. 

I’m sorry, I can’t do this and I won’t advise anyone else do 

it. If he or she wants to leave, again don’t stop them. I’m 

not going to bargain with anyone and make compromises 

with someone who’ve proven they can’t stay faithful. 

IN closing, when the man I (thought) I loved left me for 

another woman, it was the best thing that could have ever 

happened to me. While I was in the relationship with 

him I couldn’t see him for who and what he really was. 

I was what a call “In love with the idea of being in 

love” that I couldn’t see that he didn’t love me as much 

as I loved him. We all have our perceptions of what the 

perfect match looks like for us. And he was my idea of 

“perfect” for me at that particular stage in my life. What 

I didn’t know (nor care to see) at that time was that: 

A. I wasn’t emotionally and psychologically ready for 

a marriage: I thought marriage was what I wanted 

because everyone was telling me that was the next step 

in my life. I was educated, I had a successful career in 

the military and I was ready for a family – but it was 

all a vision that others had passed to me, based upon 

their ideas of gender-roles, the traditional family unit 

and their definition of success. I couldn’t see that I 

still had some emotional baggage from past traumas 

(my childhood) that need to be resolved before I could 

build a foundation for marriage with anyone. And had 

I married the man I thought I loved then, I assure this 

Column would have been addressing my marriage. 

B. I didn’t understand how hard marriage really is: 

It’s not easy being married! Everyone I speak with 

that’s married all tell me that marriage by far is one of 

the hardest things they’ve ever done. It’s not for the faint 

at heart. It takes time to build a stable foundation of 

love, trust, humility, honor, integrity and respect in a 

union. Especially I today’s age of superficial expectations 

and selfish fulfillment. If you’re not will to make just 

as many sacrifices as you demand your spouse make for 

you, it won’t’ work. Because you can’t get anything more 

out of marriage than what you’re willing to put into it. 



Black Dollars and the Jack Pot: A Call 

to Potential Investors 

Back in 2013, I conducted a survey of Black women 

in the state of Florida, mainly within the City Limits 

of Miami, FL. Where I simply showed them pictures 

of some of the women highlighted in our magazine 

prototype. And I asked if they would be willing to 

purchase a magazine that featured said women, but was 

also inclusive of women of Afro-Latino/Hispanic/Mexican, 

Caribbean, Southwest Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. 

The answer was overwhelmingly yes by at least 98%! 

Many of the women were ready to purchase the magazine 

on the spot because they thought it was currently for sale. 

No other magazine is doing this! There’s isn’t a magazine 

in the United States that’s taking their mission of Black 

feminine empowerment to women in other countries, 

and combining it with black empowerment here in the 

U.S. to include Multimedia Business opportunities. 

We are marketable and accessible to all women! Affordable 

and inclusive! Other magazines may feature stories 

on models from other lands, but they’re not actually 

traveling to these locations and doing an entire edition 

on these women their beauty, culture and heritage. 

The Buying Power of The Black Dollar 

As Black buying power continues to increase, rising from its 

$1 trillion level to a forecast between $1.3 to $1.5 trillion 

by the end of 2017. Black buying power has seen an 86 

percent increase since 2000 - and accounts for 8.7 percent 

of the nation’s total. The growth in black buying power 

stems in part from an increase in the number of blackowned 

businesses as well as from an increase in education 

among the African-American population, which leads to 

higher incomes. Despite historically high unemployment 

rates, Blacks or people of African heritage have shown 

resiliency in their ability to persevere as consumers. African- 

Americans continue to be significant consumers and heavy 

influencers of goods and services purchased in the United 

States. As an entrepreneur, the (real) challenge is determining 

how to successfully tap into this significant amount of 

purchasing power to provide value and make a profit. 

SAUDA Magazine is working diligently to 

commandeer roughly half of this market! 

Our Advantage 

We have what’s called a “Distinctive Competence” meaning 

we have a competitive advantage because we are not just 

U.S. based. No other magazine for Black women caters to all 

women of the African diaspora. What (well known) media 

outlet can say focuses on the beauty needs of Black women in 

Spain, to the South of France, much less travel to Norway and 

Mexico to feature the beauty of women who share African 

heritage in these regions? That’s a completely different market 

and demographics that is ripe for harvesting. We are breaching 

boarders while pulling from international resources creating: 

International Investment Potential: Our investors here in 

the U.S. have the option to engage in various business ventures 

that would transpire from doing business with various media 

companies and platforms overseas. SAUDA Magazine is an 

international brand that serves as a conduit between U.S. 

(Black owned) backed dollars and investments that can become 

a launching pad for potential investments with our partners 

overseas. Especially as it pertains to fashion and mechanizing, 

multimedia platforms and the entertainment industry. 

If I had to break it down, these are the main components we 

offer an investor: 

We Assist With Finding the Money – We can provide 

digital media that will assist our investors with becoming 

more ‘appealing’ to potential business partners – building 

an international brand for our customers and clients. We 

are working diligently to utilize our connections to the 

film industry - assist with hunting down product investors, 

and providing film incentives via product placement, 

even announcement of pre-sales via our magazine. 

Distribution - Building relationships with global 

sales agents in other countries, film festival 

organizers and producer reps assist our investors with 

making additional connections in sales and film. 

Casting – Some of our models could 

become the new face of your product! 

Audience Research - You might not have the resources 

of a studios marketing dept. but we can assist with 

that by producing the media needed to reach your 

targeted demographics and broadcasting your brand. 

Monetary Funnels – We scratch our investors back 

and they scratch ours. Our magazine could serve 

as an additional financial outlet (via print, digital 

media and film) that can convert our domestic 

investors brands into an international brand. 

Aesthetic Taste/Production Value – Via our 

advertisement department we can create the 

visual look and appeal of the investment brand that 

can be later incorporated into independent films, via 

the company website, press kits and printing material. 

Giving Back To the Community 

We are seeking to employ TSU, University of Houston, 

The Art Institute of Houston, Houston Baptist University, 

Rice and Houston Community College and international 

college graduates as not just interns, but our PAID staff! 

We want students to have JOBS as soon as they graduate in 

Public Relations 

Commercial Advertisement 

Business Sales and Acquisition 

Graphic Design 

Website Development 

Video Production 

And Photography 

TV and Radio Broadcasting 

Journalism 

Fashion Design/Interior Decorating 

Copy Writing 

Business Law 

Publishing 

Not only will our potential partners be investing building 

the foundation for SAUDA, but they’re assisting us with 

create opportunities for Black models and college graduates, 

while creating job opportunities in the Houston, New 

York, Washington D.C., Miami, FL, Los Angeles, CA, 

Chicago, IL and area(s)! To include our future offices in 

London England, Ghana Africa, Dubai and Singapore. 

I repeat, you are assist with creating jobs for college graduates! 

To learn more about this potential, connect with 

Ms. Tashandra (Tasha) Poullard at 346.917.9992 or 

Mrs. Erline Germain at germain.erline@gmail.com. 



Artistic Freedom 

Being an artist in this day and age seems relative as everyone 

is labeling themselves as an artist. So what does it mean to 

be an artist? An artist in my opinion is a creator. They are 

in touch with their emotions deep enough to share with 

others the inner rhythms that drive them. I use art as a form 

of expression and artistic freedom. In addition to painting, 

I enjoy writing essays, poetry, screenplays, books and 

expressing creativity around the house. It is something that 

I am not something that I do. Art is a part of me as much as 

my eyes. I was born with it and have found it hard to express 

in this world. Please feel free to enjoy some of my work 

and know that it comes from a place of artisitic freedom. 

-Erline 

Erline Germain is a breakout visual artist. Her color and abstract 

driven paintings are inspired from the innate representations of her 

emotions, dreams, and life experiences. Her original works stem from 

a vivid imagination based on capturing the essence of bold, strong, 

and vivid colors. Her comprehensive works are heavily influenced by 

the Abstract Expressionism movement present in the 1940’s and 50’s 

as well as the works of Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, and Pablo Picasso. 

Erline uses movement, shape, color, floral schematics, and abstract 

insights to reveal a once silenced voice. She started painting when 

there seemed to be nothing left to live for. Her life took a tragic turn 

as her all her relationships crumbled and her spirit was broken. This 

caused her life force to become severely depressed. Erline was born 

in Haiti and battled with her identity and voice as she grew up in 

America. She experienced the multiple societal standards of both 

cultures and never understood how to fit into their molds. As Erline 

turned to the colors of paint they revived something within her heart 

and led to her truth of existence. All she needed was to be- Erline. 

Erline seeks to create emotional expressions in the observer. This response 

personalizes her work, ultimately leaving an imprint on one’s spirit. 

Check out Erline Germain’s work erlineart.com and design work 

germain.erline@gmail.com. 



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