SheAscends
Geminelle Rollins
Geminelle has always been a gem to me. I met Geminelle my freshman year of high school where she well known despite the fact that, at the time, we went to different schools. Her shining personality, tremendous talent, and brilliant smile was something that any person would be drawn to. Soon after getting to know her I could see why she was liked and loved so much. I remembered how welcomed she and her family made me feel the first time we met and it felt very much like family.
I remember falling in love with her voice after she sang the national anthem at a school football game and knew she had something special. "Geminess," as I would call her, "I want you to sing at my wedding." And while that didn't happen, I was not at all surprised to see that she had been to the Grammy's, released an album, been in the company of music legends, and even been on Jimmy Fallon. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing someone dear to me succeed. Along with all that joy and success also came grief and sorrow...she had lost her dad, one of her biggest supporters.... my heart ached for her lost. Even though Gem and I have spent miles apart for years and speak occasionally she has always held a place in my heart and continues to inspire me, seeing her living out her dreams despite the many challenges that life brings. I had to reach out to her for an interview. We talked about her journey...how she has EVOVLED as an individual and a "unit", and how with support, naturally and supernaturally, she has been able to manifest her dreams. Something that really stood out to me while we talked was SUPPORT. She really attributed her success to the LOVE AND SUPPORT around her.
I was able to interview Geminelle a second time but the audio didn't come through. But we were able to talk more about what's happening with her right now as she is adjusting to her move back to California, being wife and auntie, working a full time job and refueling during this time in quarantine to make more music in the future. We also talked about her latest project. Mantra Loops . It's had great success on social media and has served as a great platform for Geminelle to help others realize that not only is her "SUCCESS IS INEVITABLE" but others, and YOURS, can be too.
Here's her story
SANDY
CHOI
Sandy is such a beautiful soul. She is a dancer, instructor and entrepreneur. Sandy has always had such a positive fun energy that makes anyone absolutely love her instantly. With her many ups and downs and challenges she has still been able to maintain such a light and presence and even more importantly a perseverance that, to me, is just so special.
MAIMUNAH SHARP
Too many things to say about her. When I say SUPER WOMAN....I mean it. She does it all with this mama bear spirit that anyone can immediately feel when she's in the room. This entrepreneur, wife, mother of 4, sister, teacher, counselor and all over warrioress is the prime example of "I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST THAT STRENGTHENS ME."
PATRICE OKOTIE
Mother of five, wife and teacher. This momma lives a life of constant responsibility and non stop on the go. .... Her love and fighting spirit for her family has always inspired me. She has been subjected to a lot pain and trauma but she hasn't let any of that stop her and steal her joy.