FEARLESS JOURNEY: Camerine Robinson
When I say I am who God says I am, it means his grace and his constant direction allows me to plow in life and not look back. I am a lover of people and God has placed a special love in my heart for single mothers, as I am one myself.
I love empowering women to show them that as women, we can accomplish and do all things through Christ that strengthen us. I like to say that God has a sense of humor because he placed in my heart to create my Visionfriends Network (which sponsors a single mother on a paid vacation), before I even became one.
I am truly blessed. My most important role besides being a servant of God is that of being a mother. I am a single mother of 5 children (Mani eighteen years old: currently in her second semester of college and made the Dean’s List her first semester; Josh sixteen years old: junior in HS; Bria twelve years old; Jordon eight years old; Kimora 5 years old).
Professionally, I am a Regional Sales Manager for a major health insurance company and oversee between 300-500 brokers across three states. I am a college graduate with my B.A. and Master’s. I actually had my oldest the end of my third year in college. I had my daughter at the end of March and took April off, returned in May and took my final. One of my professors held my daughter in his arms, while I sat in his office to take my finals. (My daughter graduated high school with honors and theUniversityofAlbanyhonored all the local students in the newspaper and held a ceremony at the university. The very same professor was in attendance to see this honor bestowed upon my daughter.)
With my third child Bria, I worked full-time and attended my Master’s program full-time; ran a marathon while I was three months pregnant with my fourth child Jordon, for the American Stroke Association to honor my grandmother who died from complications of stroke (I started to train and discovered later that I was pregnant, received my doctors blessing, so I ran).
I love sharing with women the art of not giving up or to give in to life’s circumstances. I could not have accomplished anything without my faith in God and constantly inquiring of Him for guidance in all that I do. I want to share how to overcome rejection, how I ran a household being a single mother, the principles that I hold close to my heart and the importance of loving and respecting your children as little people who will eventually become grown adults. Tools were implemented with inputs from my children to get good grades and how to overcome bad ones. The older ones are all “A” students, with the younger in fast pursuit.
I love to share with women how I became financially independent by shopping wisely and taking control over my finances. Now I am not saying that I didn’t make some mistakes, but throughout my life, I have learned to recognize that obstacles enter our lives for us to learn from them. I have learned to embrace obstacles, but most importantly, to learn not to make the same mistakes over again, because it always brings us back to the start until we get it right.
I want to share my belief in God and show how I implement biblical principals to overcome life’s circumstances by constantly asking for guidance and believing God’s word that “faith without work is dead.”
FEARLESS COLLEGIATE: FAB GIRL PROFILE
Name: Jessica Militare
University: Florida State University
Major: Communications with a concentration in Media Studies, Editing, Writing and Media Production
Age: 20
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Describe your style inspiration: 60s and 70s Fashion. Not necessarily “hippie” but I love the idea of long flowy skirts and wideleg pants.
FEARLESS COLLEGIATE: Collegiate Hot Spot
One of the hottest collegiate spots in Tallahassee, Florida these days is Railroad Square Art Gallery’s First Fridays. On the first Friday of each month, thousands of visitors attend the First Friday Gallery Hop at Railroad Square. Most of the shops and studios in Railroad Square are open for this lively event. At Railroad Square, you can visit more galleries and art studios in a single location than anywhere else in the city.
Live music is played at several locations throughout the Park. Some of the galleries offer refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Larger galleries may feature exhibits from a variety of artists while smaller ones display their own new works. The belly dance studio may put on a show and a drumming circle enlivens the evening. This is a place where many collegiate students from Florida State, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College can come and really engage in some artistic activities. There are a variety of different shops that one can visit, from thrift shops to food vendors to art galleries. There is something for everyone no matter your artistic interest.
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FEARLESS COLLEGIATE: FAB GIRL PROFILE
Name: Tammy Noel
University: Florida State University
Major: Retail Merchandising and Product Development
Age: 20
Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL
Describe your style inspiration:
My style inpiratin for today is “Being Dapper”. Dapper to me is looking neat, well-put together, with a punch of color and pizzaz. Today I am displaying an ongoing trend Color Blocking with my tangerine blazer, lime green scarf, and added a little pop with my hot pink suede Jessica Simpson pumps and fringe clutch.
FEARLESS COLLEGIATE: RICKY AND NICKI TAG TEAM ON MAC VIVA GLAM
Ever thought that you’d be waiting for a Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj collaboration? Well get ready, because February 15th will be bringing you one of the best collaborations of the year thanks to Viva Glam! The collection includes two shades of pink lipstick/lip conditioners which will be sold at all M.A.C stores and 100% of all proceeds will go to help the fight against AIDS and HIV. The lipsticks will be priced at $14.50 each which isn’t bad compared to the $79 eBay prices of the limited edition “Pink Friday” lipstick that M.A.C dropped. The Viva Glam line are an all-time favorite of mine. The collection is always edgy, vibrant and fabulous! Make sure to be in line to support the fight against AIDS & HIV while sporting my FEARLESS new playful lipstick! Thanks MAC, Nicki and Ricky!
Past spokespersons included: RuPaul, Mary J. Blige, Eve, Lil Kim, and Missy Elliot alongside so many more.
By: Shikinley Mitchell (Southern University)
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FEARLESS BLACK WOMAN IN HISTORY: MARIAN ANDERSON
MARIAN ANDERSON (1902-1993)
Well-known African American, opera singer (contralto), Marian Anderson is a FEARLESS woman to get to know. Her career was shadowed by racial prejudice, including the infamous incident in 1937 when the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) refused to let her sing at Constitution Hall to an intergrated audience. With the help of President Roosevelt’s wife, First Lady Eleanor, she was granted the opportunity to sing on the steps of Lincoln Memorial for an audience of more than 75,00 people. Her achievements include being the first black person to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Also, she has honors that range from a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award to the President’s Medal of Freedom
“Fear is a disease that eats away at logic and makes man inhuman”- Marian Anderson
By: Paulethia Bryant (@ChingLBryant)
FEARLESS COLLEGIATE: FAB GIRL PROFILE (SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY)
NAME: CYNYON DAWN
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: DALLAS, TEXAS
MAJOR: EDUCATION
OUTFIT INSPIRATION- “I LIKE TO THRIFT SHOP, SO I FIND OLD PIECES AND MIX THEM WITH NEWER PIECES TO GIVE ME A MORE MODERN LOOK, I LIKE TO CALL IT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, AND I LOVE COMBAT BOOTS THEY JUST MAKE EVERYTHING LOOK SO MUCH MORE KICK-BUTT”
FEARLESS COLLEGIATE: Spring Break 101- Swimwear Shopping
One piece, Two-piece, Red piece, Blue piece…this year’s swimsuits seem to be all about bold. But never mind the trends, step out on the beach as a bold YOU! Spring Break season is approaching and, most of us girls are frantically on the hunt for the perfect swimsuits. No FEAR ladies, we got you covered!
If you’re an online shopping lover like myself, there are several sites currently offering great deals on swimwear. Asos.com has the best prices and selection to choose from, with suit pieces starting as low as $4! Not only are they affordable but also, they offer styles and sizes for those of us with extra curves. They also offer free shipping on all their products and from personal experience their delivery usually takes no longer than 5 business days. Sites like Urbanoutfitters.com and Freepeople.com also offer a very eclectic and trendy collection of swimwear, however be prepared shell out a few extra bucks for their fashions.
For those of you who prefer a more hands-on shopping experience, Target is always a great starting place, and perfect for a student budget. If you’re worried about seeing your same suit on the beach, don’t be. Stores like Target make it easy to mix and match with a variety of patterned and solid bikinis or go for some of their cute and sexy monokinis, many cut in all the right places to give your body a more flattering look. Seeking more classic looks on the beach? American Apparel specializes in the vintage high-waist cut suits and metallics that will have you stylishly glowing in the sand or poolside.
Ladies, whatever kind of swimwear you decide to step out in this Spring Break, whether one piece, or two pieces, do it FEARLESSLY.
By: Alyson Williams (Howard University)
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FEARLESS FRIDAY: How To Avoid the Fear of Failure
One of life’s greatest fears is failure. Oftentimes, the distressing emotions that compose the impending fears are imaginary.
We make ourselves crazy and shy away from the great things God has for us, but don’t fear! You can overcome your fears and soar higher than you thought imaginable! Follow these tips to flee failure and fly into the arms of your dreams!
- Plan to Succeed- “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Ever get in the car unaware of where you’re going or the exact directions to get there? What you’ll notice is that you waste a lot of time getting there or may not get there at all! The best thing you can do is to set up a blueprint to ensure you get to your destination.
- Top 5- Take a look at the top five people you spend the majority of your time with. Are they like-minded? Do they have the same progressive mentality as you? The people you run with are the people you become, so surround yourself with people who will only lift you higher!
- Risk for Reward- “The greater the risk, the greater the reward.” Life and what you desire the most doesn’t always come on an easy path. Inspire yourself by learning the true stories of others that have achieved the level of success you desire. What you’ll find is that nothing came easily and without risk, but in the end, it’s well worth it!
By: Stephanie Benoit
For more coaching tips on living a FEARLESS life, follow Stephanie on twitter: @stephaniebenoit
FEARLESS COLLEGIATE: Fab Girl Profile
Name- Andrea Donelson, 20
Major- Biology
Hometown-Mississippi
Howard University
Style- “I would describe my style as very trendy, and girly. I loveeee boots and heels.”
By: Alyson Williams
