The Lady of the Week

Shaunette Young Adams is a savvy real estate professional who demonstrates her ability to build her clients' trust, establish relationships, and deliver what she has promised. She brings enthusiasm and a genuinely friendly attitude with her to every showing and closing. Whether a homebuyer is seeking to purchase a $3 million home or a $30,000 home, Shaunette treats everyone with the utmost care and utilizes her knowledge to negotiate the best offer for her client. She is highly motivated, inspiring, and is an exceptional communicator. She values her clients and wants them to walk away with the same gratitude she has in knowing that they are satisfied. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Clark Atlanta University and her Master of Arts degree from Tiffin University. As a dynamic real estate professional, she prides herself on being an educational resource when consulting buyers, sellers, and investors, on the importance of understanding the communities within which they seek to purchase and invest. Being an advocate for homeownership and professionalism within the industry, she is very involved with her local, state, and national boards. She has built a reputation both internally and externally with clients and colleagues by fostering professional and personal relationships that have evolved into a steady stream of referrals. She served as the 2018 Board President for the Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of Realtors (second largest Board of Realtors in the State of Georgia); National Association of Realtors Director, Georgia Association of Realtors State Director, NAMAR Treasurer and Chairperson of NAMAR’s Young Professionals Network. When she is not working with clients to find their dream home, she dedicates her time to building her investment portfolio by fixing and flipping properties to further develop neighborhoods one home at a time. This professional is always prepared for her next endeavor and is consistently ready to deliver superior service. Along with her qualifications, personality, and determination, Shaunette is someone you want on your team. Shaunette is the perfect addition to the Lady Bugs! To learn more about Shaunette Young Adams visit her on Instagram @shaunetteinc. Hey Lady💋™ 

  Menina Givens is a native of Los Angeles and has been married to her husband Quentin for 27 years. They are empty nesters and have two amazing sons: Tyler 26, and Dylan 23.  After graduating from UCLA with a BA in Psychology, Menina began her professional career as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for Merck. Although she was making a great salary at the young age of 24, she somehow managed to rack up $20,000 of credit card debt, not including her student loans.  With the weight of that debt being so heavy, Menina decided to join her sister’s team and began selling Mary Kay products.  Her initial goal was to earn $200/week to put towards her credit card debt. Little did she know that God had a bigger plan than that!  Ten months later, while only working her Mary Kay business 6-8 hours/week, she earned the use of her first free car!  And after three months, she became a Sales Director and surpassed her full-time income in Pharmaceutical Sales.  At that point, she realized God was calling her to turn her part-time business into a full-time career.  Eight months later, she quit her job and has been full-time now with MK for 24 years. Menina has a huge customer base and still enjoys teaching women how to take great care of their skin. She also enjoys introducing women to the amazing opportunity where the philosophy of the company is God 1st, family 2nd, and career 3rd.  What she loves most is enriching women’s lives and showing them how to bridge the gap between where they are and where they dream of being. Menina leads a Unit of over 220 powerful women and has several who have earned free cars, become Sales Directors, and be able to leave their jobs as well. Throughout her Mary Kay-career, Menina has been awarded Top Director Trips all over the world and is currently driving her 14th free car, a 2021 Pink Cadillac XT6!  Currently, she holds the position of Executive Senior Sales Director, and her highest commission check in one month has been more than $17,500!  Menina leads the #5 Unit in the State of California, and she and her Million Dollar Dream Team Unit are on-target to do over $1,000,000 in retail sales this year!  She currently ranks amongst the top 35 Director’s in the Nation out of almost 10,000 women in her same position.  Menina knows that according to Galatians 6:9 “You must not become weary while doing good, for at the proper time you will reap a harvest if you do not give up.” Menina is a perfect addition to the Lady Bugs! To find out more information about Menina Given visit her on Instagram @mkmenina  Hey Lady💋™

Kara Lane-Flowers an Ohio Native, has made Atlanta, GA her home for the past 20 years. An active mother of two, Kara has a genuine love for the art of fitness. With more than 15 years of discipline and dedication in the field, she is no stranger to "healthy living".  She began competing in 2004 and during her competitive years achieved 1st place and overall, in the 2006 Arnold Amateur Classic. The Arnold Amateur serves as an official pro qualifier for the  International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League—an international professional sports governing body for bodybuilding and fitness that oversees many of the sport's major international events, notably the World and Continental Championships. In addition to hitting the stage and competing, Kara is a wellness professional who has had success in the corporate health environment serving in roles which increased in responsibility.  She progressed from managing a 10,000sq.ft. fitness center to being a key part in opening and designing a 20,000sq.ft. fitness club. Her skills include coaching, event management, team building, and leadership.  A firm believer in good health, Kara founded The Wellness Lane77 to help clients reach their health and fitness goals by connecting people with themselves and others to ignite positive behavior change.  She believes and teaches that fitness success looks different for everyone. Her expertise and professionalism as a health and fitness coach are unparalleled, as she strives to remain progressive and stay abreast of advancements in the field. Kara not only teaches healthy lifestyle practices, but she also lives them every day. Kara is a perfect addition to the Lady Bugs! To learn more about Kara visit her on Instagram @lanekara. Hey Lady💋™

Where she came from, who she was, or even what she liked to do yesterday won’t tell you much about Teresa Mack because that is in her rearview mirror. She is a forward-moving machine.  She learns from the past but has enough sense to know that you can’t speed forward looking at what’s behind you. As a top producer and the General Manager of Pacific Playa Realty, an urban luxury real estate brokerage and the largest African American-owned and operated independent boutique firm in Los Angeles that boasts 70 agents, client service is the cornerstone of Teresa's representation.  Creative and entrepreneurial, she is skilled in simplifying complex processes and transactions.  She navigates obstacles professionally to reach a successful result; communicating clearly and frequently with her clients. Furthermore, she's trained hundreds of agents in Southern California on Best Practices in Real Estate. Her accomplishments make it clear that she is intelligent, driven, educated, compassionate, creative, and direct. She is an evolving entrepreneur who is talented in problem-solving, finding creative solutions, remaining human-focused amid complex issues, calm and process-driven but nimble enough to go with the flow of a deal.  Well suited as an “executioner”, not the kind that lobs your head off (unless that is necessary), but the kind of person that can take a bold idea and break it into workable, realistic, digestible steps that can be accomplished. "Dreamers aka visionary people find me delightful because I believe in them and distracting because I am looking for a somewhat logical means to every end," states Mack. She has been Chief Operating Officer of a restaurant company, Chief Executive Officer and Top Producer in a real estate brokerage,, an adjunct professor at a major law school, an attorney in a regional litigation firm, and a Certified Public Accountant in a national accounting firm.  She's a relentless woman who likes a challenge. She is kind and compassionate but hates excuses. She raised three stunning young adults, maintained a marriage for over three decades, and walks with her mother more than four times a week with a smile on her face. Many people ask, “how do you do it all?” Her response, “with joy” I am a “glass half full” type of person with an “it may hurt but it won’t kill me” attitude about most things.  She adds, "I believe in God and I pray regularly, I live a perfectly imperfect life, and no one can outwork me."  A native of Southern California and successfully investing in Los Angeles real estate for over 20 years, she says she'll always live in L.A. but finds the world intriguing.  She is always learning and believes in change, challenge, and triumph. Teresa is a perfect addition to the Lady Bugs! To learn more about Teresa Mack visit her on Instagram @teresamackla or her website at www.teresamack.com Hey Lady💋™

Tanya Tymus-Bellamy’s career has come full circle, starting with the opening of her first Salon Hairport International in Washington DC, at the tender of 21 years old where she quickly became one of Washington D.C.’s most prominent hairstylists. This is where a young dreamer turned her passion for the beauty industry into a Woman of Vision, now bringing her tenth Salon, McKENNA JORDAN SALON BAR back to her hometown. The McKenna Jordan Salon Bar is a luxury Aveda concept salon that caters to those looking for a place to relax and enjoy some quiet time while receiving quality salon services. It boasts multiple bars within the salon including hairstyling, chemical services, makeup, and a wine bar where clients may enjoy a glass of their favorite libations during their service. Well known for her work, she has provided services for celebrities and the local elite. Her commitment to the industry through education and mentorship has laid the foundation for many other industry leaders, such as salon owners, celebrity stylists, platform artists, and beauty branding gurus.  The epitome of a trailblazer, she plans to inspire a new generation of beauty professionals. Considered a serial entrepreneur, she feels it’s never too late to step out on faith and try something new. This approach in life is why her list of accomplishments has never stopped growing. Salon Experience:  McKENNA JORDAN SALON BAR CEO/Hairstylist 2020 - Present Champaign, IL Bellarituals Beauty Lounge -FOUNDER/CEO/Hairstylist Bellarituals Haircare Atlanta, GA NSeya Salon & Spa Inc. FOUNDER/CEO/Hairstylist NSeya Salon & Spa Peachtree NSeya Salon & Spa on Roswell NSeya Salon & Spa Midtown NSeya Salon & Spa Buckhead NSeya Salon Boutique Portfolio Magazine Washington, DC Hairport International FOUNDER/CEO/Hairstylist Tanya is the perfect addition to the Lady Bugs💋 To learn more about Tanya Tymus- Bellamy visit her on Instagram @ therealhairicon and mckennajordan or her website at www.mckennajordan.com   Hey Lady💋™ 

Like most, Brooklyn native Adriane Baker, the owner of FitFin Credit, didn't receive formal financial education growing up.  Although she had hardworking professional parents, how credit works wasn't a part of their "table talk" discussions. While in college, credit card companies targeted college student who lacked the knowledge, she like so many other students ended up with bad credit. Over the years, it became her goal to learn how to increase and maintain her credit score and began to create personal wealth, and knowing others can benefit from what she has learned, she is on a pursuit to increase the knowledge of financial literacy, credit education, and personal finance within her community. Adriane really enjoys talking with and helping people, especially the younger generation, about correcting any past credit mistakes and getting them on the path to financial freedom, debt-‐free status. FitFin Credit has helped their clients with increasing and maintain their credit scores by removing negative items from their credit report and teaching financial literacy. It is the company's goal to assist as many individuals as possible to create a high level of personal credit worthiness. Adriane is the perfect addition to the Lady Bugs💋 To learn more about Adriane Baker visit her on Instagram @finfitcredit Hey Lady💋™

Ayesha Goodall is an author, speaker, and wellness expert from Los Angeles, California.   Before finding her niche, she worked tirelessly in Corporate Real Estate. However, after fighting with the idea of living to make someone else's dream come true she sought out to create her legacy. By tapping into her creative gifts she found that her natural passion is for people.With a professional background in Psychology, she embraced her passion to empower others through her signature brand, “ZenFit w/Coach Eesh,” which promotes mind & body connectivity to fitness & nutrition.             Her passion to empower led to influencing single mom's--in the workforce and entrepreneurs--to become more confident mentally and physically. Which, in turn, helps them create a sense of balance while managing the many tasks that come with single motherhood.With this in mind, she set out to author her book ”Dating the Single Mom, ” an anthology full of life lessons learned by seven fearless single moms and one valiant man empowering single moms to prepare for their purpose partner with helpful tips for men who want to find them!As a Supermom of three, Ayesha has the pleasure of balancing single motherhood.  As a philanthropist, she empowers other single moms worldwide to embrace their power and walk in their purpose through her incredible philanthropic foundation, “Repairing Roses.”"EMPOWER. ENLIGHTEN. ELEVATE." is this fearless entrepreneur's mantra as she transforms the minds of her audience. Ayesha is the perfect addition to the Lady Bugs💋 To learn more about Ayesha R. Goodall visit her on Instagram @ayeshargoodall and Facebook at Ayesha R. Goodall. Purchase your copy of Ayesha's book at www.datingthesinglemom.com   Hey Lady💋™

Catherine D. Yuvienco (Cathy) is a Decorated Major in the United States Air Force and has been fortunate to Commission as a Registered Nurse-Direct Accession since 2010. She attended Hampton University and graduated with a Bachelor Science in Nursing in 2004 while caring for her sons; De’Andre (in heaven) and Elge (LG), now at Xavier University. Upon graduation, she accomplished passing her NCLEX Boards, and attained the title “Registered Nurse” and has been a nurse since 2004, where she originally perfected her craft in the first six years at Duke University. She excelled in Duke's nurse residency program as a Critical Care Registered Nurse, in the Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Her specialty consists of Heart & Lung Transplants and a variety of other cardiothoracic surgical procedures.  Also, she is dually trained in operating and caring for patients requiring Extracorpeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), which is when blood is pumped outside of your body to a heart-lung machine that removes carbon dioxide and sends oxygen-filled blood back to tissues in the body. ECMO is used in critical care situations when your heart and lungs require assistance in aiding a patient with the healing process. This device could also be utilized for patients who suffer from COVID-19, ARDS, and other infections.   She also specialized in Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS), which are utilized in patients as an alternative/bridge to a heart transplant. In her career, she had the opportunity to experience the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) by transitioning from Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX to Brook Army Medical Center (BAMC).  With her level of expertise, she deployed immediately to Bagram, Afghanistan, all within her first year. During her deployment, she was responsible for writing a protocol and order set using the Hypothermia Protocol downrange, which saved a twenty-nine-year-old African American male soldier who suffered an immediate Cardiac Arrest. This protocol played an integral part in saving the lives of four others.  Upon her return from deployment, she continued to work as an open-heart nurse. Cathy collaborated with a team of surgeons and nurses, where she was responsible for creating an Insulin driven nurse protocol for Open Heart patients, and later receiving publication for her phenomenal efforts.  From there, she received her second assignment at Ft. Belvoir Community Hospital with a dual assignment at Joint Base Andrews, MD where she operated within the ICU. However, it wasn’t long before her expertise and knowledge were noticed before she was relocated after a year for a special assignment as a Medical Group Executive Officer for seventeen months.  After the completion of her assignment, she volunteered for deployment for seven months, to the Aerospace Staging Facility, where she cared for patient’s status post-injury from their overseas deployment and was responsible for transitioning those patients to their final destination.  From there, she was the Element Leader for one month, before being hand-selected as a Medical Liaison-Executive Officer. In this position, she was responsible for merging two Medical Groups under the 11th Wing as an Exec and received a Meritorious Service Medal before her departure.  After, she landed a position as the Flight Commander of Critical Care Unit (CCU), next selected as an Emergency Services Clinician responsible for writing protocols, and operating instructions.  Cathy was then selected to transition into Outpatient Nursing, in her current position as the Nurse Manager of the Family Health Clinic in Las Vegas, NV.  It is her dream to continue within the leadership track and to eventually take on a new role as Congressional Liaison, if accepted in the Fellowship in Washington, DC.   Aside from her life in the military, Cathy is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha under Phi Gamma Omega Chapter in Baltimore. She was also inducted into Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society, American Nurses Association, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; certified as a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN). Cathy prides herself on supporting her son with his journey in pursuing his degree in Neuro Science Pre-Med at Xavier University.  Lastly, with her passion for writing, she decided to write a Non-Fiction novel based on a true story soon to come. Catherine is a perfect addition to the Lady Bugs💋 To find out more about Cathy visit her instagram at _Cdmartinez Hey Lady💋™ 

Shawntae Mitchell, known as the “PropertyGem” is a licensed Real Estate Agent specializing in Residential Real Estate in California (Keller Williams Elk Grove, CA) and Georgia (The Bailey Team and Keller Williams Buckhead Atlanta, GA.). She was born and raised in Sacramento, California, and is the oldest of three.  Her parents instilled core values of honesty, integrity, and hard work in her and her siblings.  Real Estate is her passion but it’s not just about the transaction for her, it’s about purpose and being able to facilitate the desires and dreams of her clients.   Her commitment to her craft is unparalleled.  She studies the markets and keeps a close watch on market trends.  She has built a strong alliance with her Mortgage Lenders, Escrow & Title teams as well as her Real Estate Attorney. ”Knowing the best products available for your clients is key, she states. ”In Real Estate one must possess the ability to communicate clearly and be able to listen and hear what is being communicated.” Energetic and someone who loves the outdoors, she enjoys riding her bike, running, weight training, and boxing.  For her, health and wellness is the key to longevity and good mental health.   An avid traveler who has been to many states throughout the U.S and quite a few countries, she credits her journeys to being a flight attendant for United Airlines for 10 years. Her travels afforded her to create a China-based men’s custom clothing line TIKIT in 2006 and by 2008 it was an official brand.  With TIKIT, her niche market specialized in trendsetting clothing for the big and tall man catering to clients in the NBA and NFL which is where she developed her eye for details and her high level of customer service.   Although she has no children of her own, she loves them.  She has two nephews and eight Godchildren and is very active in their lives. She truly believes, it takes a village to raise a child. ”In this current climate in our country, it is very important to help shape the lives of our youth,” she states. ”Our youth are navigating through the most difficult circumstances of social injustice and terror of my lifetime.” She believes that the charge to level the playing field is the mission of today’s youth. ”Most of the unrest and marches witnessed today have been led by our young adults.”Furthermore, she realizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives tremendously and believes that educating ourselves is paramount in surviving the times. And being a Christian and very strong in her faith keeps her praying that the pandemic will be under control and began to save more lives.  Shawntae is also very concerned about the African American community as it relates to health coverage.  She is committed to doing whatever she can to eradicate the racial bias in our country.   Her message to the world is simple, If we want change, we must be the change we want to see…We must VOTE!!! Shawntae Mitchell is a perfect addition to the Lady Bugs💋   To learn more about Shawntae please visit her Instagram @therealtor_shawntae or Facebook at Shawntae Mitchell and Facebook Business page at Shawntae Mitchell Keller Williams Elk Grove and Shawntae Mitchell Keller Williams Buckhead Hey Lady💋™

Dara Overstreet is the founder and lead designer of C&D Beading Co, a handcrafted luxury beaded jewelry line. Originally from New Jersey, Dara was reared with an entrepreneurial mindset passing along the same spirit of ownership to her 9-year-old twins, Christian and Camryn. Passion, creativity, and entrepreneurship are key pillars that Dara lovingly instills in her children. Along with her daughter, Camryn, they have embarked on a co-ownership journey that also allows them to enjoy priceless, quality time together making beautiful beaded jewelry. They both have an affinity for beautiful, creative, and fun jewelry. In 2020 they decided to turn their passion for jewelry into a business! Although Dara is an award-winning corporate professional with over 20 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology sector, her creative side shines when designing jewelry with her daughter. The busy mom who has extensively studied Marketing, as well as International Business in Europe, finds her inspiration comes from her extensive international travels. She is truly amazed by the range of beautiful gemstones and energy crystals found throughout the world!  Dara, her husband Terry, daughter Camryn and son Christian, live in the greater Washington, DC area where they successfully run their family business. C&D Beading Co. prides itself on making custom jewelry to help women and girls express their unique style while they shine with confidence! Dara Overstreet is a perfect addition to the Lady Bugs💋 To find out more about Dara and C&D Beading Co,  please visit C&D Beading Co. on Instagram @ cd_beading_co or www.camrynsbeading.com   Hey Lady💋™ by Tania  

Yvette Register is the founder of The Yvette L. Register Insurance Agency, Inc. and The Jewelry Dynasty.  She loves the fact that she can help people protect their dreams during the day with various insurance products and help people live their dreams at night by helping as many people as possible launch their jewelry businesses as Independent Consultants for Paparazzi Accessories.  Her mission in life is to touch, move and inspire others to live their dreams out loud and in color! In addition to her business endeavors, Yvette is a nine-year Stage 3 Breast Cancer Survivor.  Since her diagnosis in February 2011, she has had six rounds of Chemotherapy, 48 rounds of Radiation and four surgeries.  Her fight to live was fueled by her faith in Christ, the desire to see her son graduate from college, the love of her family and friends and desire to travel the world.  Yvette’s prayers were answered and mission accomplished.  Today she is cancer-free, can watch her son, AJ, live his basketball coaching dream on the collegiate level and she has traveled to all of her “Bucket-List” places in the world.  She lives her life abundantly and gives God all the glory for her journey. As a symbol of her gratefulness for a second chance in life, Yvette is in the process of launching her non-profit organization called The Register Retreat which allows her to provide a weekend retreat for Breast Cancer Survivors.  To find out more information about Yvette, you can follow her on Facebook @The Jewelry Dynasty and Instagram @The Jewelry Dynasty. Yvette Register is a perfection addition to The Lady Bugs💋 To find out more information about Yvette, you can follow her on both Facebook and Instagram @The Jewelry Dynasty.   Hey Lady💋™ by Tania

Founder of Afro Unicorn, April Showers, decided that she was tired of being called a unicorn and not having one to actually identify with. A year ago she launched Afro Unicorn. Finally, a unicorn that was diverse and inclusive. April not only wanted the image for the unicorn to represent women of color for apparel and accessories, she wanted the meaning behind the unicorn to represent women’s financial independence. Believing that one person should never rely on one source of income to dictate their livelihood, especially women of color. Mother of two amazing boys, and CEO of April Showers State Farm Agency, she leads by example and empowers women to have multiple streams of income.  April Showers is a perfect addition to the Lady Bugs💋 To find out more information about this unique, devine and magical Lady💋, you can follow her on Instagram @afrounicorns_offical and Facebook @afro unicorns Hey Lady💋™