Alandria Lloyd, much to her delight, has fielded the results she wanted.
Tymika Chambliss, meanwhile, is hopeful to accomplish a similar feat.
DESTINY STEPS — Alandria Lloyd, a Hammond, Louisiana native, who has enjoyed a considerable amount of success in recent years as a resourceful businesswoman and accomplished author, was recently named Mompreneur Of The Year in this year’s iShine Awards that recently took place in nearby New Orleans.
Lloyd, a Hammond, Louisiana native who has enjoyed a considerable amount of success in recent years as a resourceful businesswoman and accomplished author, was recently named Mompreneur Of The Year in this year’s iShine Awards that recently took place in nearby New Orleans.
For Hammond, the founder of Change Agent Outreach Ministries, LLC, who has strong ties to the Atlanta metropolitan area, where she’s had an immeasurable impact as an entrepreneur in recent years, she said winning such a commendable award is a testament of her overall body of work and valiant contributions to the community.
Prior to her latest honor, Lloyd was named Making Headline News International Women’s Day Woman of the Year for 2018, edging out 10 other women across the countries who were considered for that honor by the publication’s editorial staff.
WOMAN OF EXCELLENCE — A native of New Orleans, Tymika Chambliss is an accomplished Memphis-area actress, who has made some pretty impressive strides in this industry for nearly three decades strong. So much, in fact, that she has been named a nominee for award in the Sixth Annual Mtenzi Awards.
“I am very grateful to have been recognized for such an award,” Lloyd said of having been named Mompreneur Of The Year.
Interestingly, Lloyd, a single mother of a 15-year-old son named Jakobe — she gave birth to two other children, both of whom had passed away due to preterm labor — said that coming away with such an award in the wake of arguably the darkest days of her life is a true testament of how God can shift our pain and catapult us to our divine purpose.
“Sometimes, as single mothers, we don’t stop and give ourselves credit,” Lloyd said. “We are often so busy making sure that everyone else is okay. So it feels amazing to know that my work is being recognized by others.”
Not only that, such an honor, Lloyd emphasized, will greatly enhance her confidence moving forward, especially now that she is presently walking in the purpose for which God created her.
“It gives me a great boost of confidence and energy to push harder than ever,” said Lloyd, who authored “Fasting For Change” Prayer Journal. “I just want to see other women win for themselves and their families. I’ll continue to stretch moms to dig deeper within and seek God to stir up their gifts to create multiple streams of income for themselves.”
NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING — For Hammond, the founder of Change Agent Outreach Ministries, LLC, who has strong ties to the Atlanta metropolitan area, where she had a notable impact as an entrepreneur in recent years, she said winning such a commendable award is a testament of his overall body of work and valiant contributions to the community.
Like Lloyd, Chambliss is a Mid-South-area single mother whose impact in her community has been nothing short of impressive.
A native of New Orleans, Chambliss is an accomplished Memphis-area actress, who has made some pretty impressive strides in this industry for nearly three decades strong.
So much, in fact, that she has been named a nominee for award in the upcoming Sixth Annual Mtenzi Awards.
Powered by The House of Mtenzi, this event is widely known for honoring and recognizing African-Americans for their activist work in the Memphis metropolitan area.
A graduate of L. W. Higgins in Marrero, Louisiana, who relocated to Tennessee in 2000 to help her parents erect their ministry, Chambliss admittedly was all smiles — and, of course, shocked — after learning she been nominated for an exceptional award.
“I’m still trying to find out who nominated me, because I like to fly under the radar,” Chambliss said. “But it is refreshing to know that my work is noticed.”
To her credit, Chambliss has become a fixture on the Mid-South-area stage play landscape.
Since late last year, for instance, she appeared in a variety of stage plays, most notably the “Goodbye Past, Hello Promise” stage play that’s written and directed by T. L. Gathen, and the “The X-Factor” Stage Play that’s written and directed by LaShaundra Marshall.
Also, Chambliss’ “When Love Lies” stage play will debut on October 14 at the University of Memphis’ Michael D. Rose Theater.
SET ASIDE FOR GOD’S USE — A graduate of L. W. Higgins in Marrero, Louisiana, who relocated to Tennessee in 2000 to help her parents erect their ministry, Chambliss admittedly was all smiles — and, of course, shocked — after learning she been nominated for an exceptional award.
Even after having made so much noise as one of Memphis’ finest young actresses, coupled with having recently started a social media movement known as #SupportBlackMemphis, Chambliss still has no clue how her name has miraculously earned mentions for such a striking award.
Regardless, she doesn’t shy away from the notion that, well, she fully welcomes all of the hoopla.
“Honestly, I don’t know. I guess I didn’t think people paid much attention to me and the work I do,” Chambliss said. “I am an activist for equality by nature I think. Growing up, my dad always taught me to stand up for right. From a kid until now, I refuse to allow wrong to rule in my circle. Social media has afforded me a platform to speak-up, and I believe I have used it wisely and will continue to do so.”
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