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My name is Venus Cummings, I am 38 years old. I moved to Orlando Florida from Puerto Rico in 1989. I have two beautiful daughters and a handsome son whom are my pride and joy. On August 2007 I separated from my husband after 6 years of marriage. Those were some hard and difficult 6 years (my husband is 18 years older than I am). My husband has always tried to control my life. He never accepted my eldest son from my previous marriage, it was a constant battle, and I could not stand it any longer. My husband did not approve of my family or friends and little by little, he isolated me. |
I decided to start college in 2005. That decision became another challenge, my husband did not approve of my studies, obstacles after obstacles, insults after insults about the major I chose to study. My husband would go on and on about the "wrong choice" I supposedly had made. On June 2007 I began working for McCoy Federal Credit Union as a bank teller. Working at the bank became yet another challenge, and more pressure from my husband he did not approve of my job. I continued attending college even though my husband refused for me to accomplish professional growth, my dreams, or any of my personal goals, which one of them was to complete my Bachelor on Criminal Justice. As all this was happening, I was planning to leave this relationship, which was putting me through unimaginable stress, nervous breakdowns and affecting the well-being of my children. One day, I grabbed my two daughters and left. |
Women In Politics |
"After going through biopsies, sonograms and mammograms, my worst fears were confirmed; the test results came back and revealed stage 1 cancer" |
Angela Braly, CEO WellPoint Angela burst through the glass ceiling to become the CEO of the nation's largest Medicare-claims health-benefits business. |
On March 2008, while watching T.V. and self-examining my breast I noticed an unusual lump on my left breast. I knew right away that the lump was not normal, and I sought medical attention. I scheduled an appointment to see my primary care physician. I was alarmed and panicky; however, leaving matters in God hands I tried to stay positive and calm. While waiting for the test results to come back, I could not help but to be anxious and worried. After going through biopsies, sonograms and mammograms, my worst fears were confirmed; the test results came back and revealed stage-1 cancer. My whole world had come crushing down in front of my eyes and l was helpless to stop it. I was distraught, and could not help but question God, why me? Had I not been through enough? What had I done so bad to deserve this? I knew there was no one in our family with cancer, all the stress from putting up with my husband and the divorce must have cause or contributed to getting the disease. Once I put my self together, and came to my senses I realized that I needed to fight this disease. I had three children who are my life and needed me, which was plenty of reason to battle this disease. It took me three months to get the surgery. I was waiting for one of my sister to come from out of the country to help care for my children and me while I recovered from the surgery. To my surprise and after waiting three months my sister was not coming. By now, my cancer had worsened and was at Stage-2. |
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison In 1993, she was elected to the U.S. Senate in a special election, making her the first and only woman elected to represent Texas in the Senate. |
Sophisticated Intentions |
Jada Collins, CEO/ Model EBONY Fashion Fair Model and Spokesperson current CEO and Author of Be-You. By the age of eight, Jada hated her life and had thoughts of running away. |
Tracy Reese Designer Spotlight: She became a mainstay in fashion, and strong design philosophy |
CEO On The Cover |
The Chocolate Nutcracker Multicultural Interpretation of the traditional theatrical dance production of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker |
Changing Jobs? What To Do With Your 401(k) Plan If you are going to work for a new company, you can roll your money to your new employer. |
Decor Le'Home |
Arts & Entertainment |
Miss Florida USA 2010 Megan Clementi Graduated from the University of Central Florida with her BS in Electrical Engineering, she completed her 5th season with the Orlando Magic in 2009. |
Success by Design |
Women & Money |
Lady CEOs On The Move |
Culture of Fashion |
Linda Scott, CEO LS1426, Inc. In 1993, she was elected to the U.S. Senate in a special election, making her the first and only woman elected to represent Texas in the Senate. |
Healthy Living |
Want to be healthy and live longer? Take cues from Japan Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the developed world. The good health and long life expectancy of the Japanese is due to their diet. |
Stylish, Sustainable Fall Designs When you think of the colors associated with fall, green doesn't necessarily come to mind, stylish, eco-friendly design elements. |
Admirable Mike Mullen Sworn in as the 17th Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 2007. He serves as the principal military advisor to the president, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council |
Honoring Our Veterans |
Silke Endress Man of the Month |
Kwame Jackson Polished, confident and credentialed with prestigious Wall Street experience |
Soul Spa Inspirations |
Spiritual Corner Take time to nourish your soul, mind, and body with Words of wisdom and relaxation |