Mrs. Essence 2013 | Author |
Founder of
iEAT | LaQuisha Hall
LaQuisha Hall is a woman with a purpose that goes far
beyond what is expected of her. She is an award winning community service
leader who has served as Mrs. International Beautiful 2012 and now reigning as Mrs. Essence 2013.
As an overcomer of low self-esteem due to being naturally thin, a witness of
domestic violence, a sexual abuse survivor and an international advocate,
LaQuisha actively works to empower women and youth. LaQuisha spends hours
locally and abroad mentoring via the Queendom T.E.A. (The Etiquette Academy) program
encouraging and teaching teen girls about safety, feminine etiquette and
positive self-esteem. LaQuisha is a doctoral candidate who has been educating
youth for over a decade. LaQuisha recently launched a journal for young
girls, Positively Bodyful.
Please tell us about your latest
book.
I wrote a journal
for teen girls, Positively Bodyful,
to help promote a positive and healthy self-body image. This journal is written
from my perspective of being naturally thin, but encourages all girls to be
proud of their bodies and who they are as a person. I tried to find books like
mine at bookstores to support the girls in my mentoring program whose
self-esteem was low from being thin, but these books were non-existent. So, I
decided to write it myself! The girls
who are comparing themselves to others or putting themselves down are not
alone. As young ladies, they are going through a lot of changes in their bodies
and as their bodies change, so does their image of themselves. It is not always
easy for our youth to like every part of their looks, but when they get stuck
on the negatives it can really bring down their self-esteem. I was teased for
being "skinny" throughout my life and I understand their plight. I
wrote this journal to encourage girls to use their creativity to keep their
mind positive.
What can we expect from you in the future?
I am currently working on creating a
Facilitator’s Manual, to accompany Positively
Bodyful for those who have girl groups. I am also completing a young adult
novel called “Unholy Communions” about a young girl who tries to escape the
hands of a pastor who sexually abuses her. This novel is a reflection of my
childhood.
How do we find out about you and your books? How may
readers contact you?
Positively
Bodyful can be purchased on Barnes and Noble, Amazon and other book retailers or
it can be purchased via my website: laquishahall.com.
What truly motivates you in general? In your writing?
I am motivated in general and in
writing by all of the young girls I meet through serving as a teacher, beauty
queen, mentor and inspirational speaker. This is the reason I created my
business, iEAT (Empower. Aspire. Transform.). It pains me to hear my story told
of past hurt told back to me by such beautiful, intelligent young girls. I want
to inspire them to be victorious in spite of any obstacles they face.
What are some of your favorite things to do?
I love pageantry and I am the reigning
Mrs. Essence 2013. I also love being a natural hair and fashion blogger via my
blog, Corner Curl Girl. I spend a lot of time supporting my community and being
a role model to girls through my mentoring program, Queendom T.E.A. Finally, I
enjoy spending time with my super supportive husband of 8 years, Mardis Hall.
About the Book
Are you comparing
yourself to others or putting yourself down? If so, you are not alone. As a
young lady, you are going through a lot of changes in your body. And, as your
body changes, so does your image of yourself. It is not always easy to like
every part of your looks, but when you get stuck on the negatives it can really
bring down your self-esteem. Written by a woman who was teased for being
"skinny" throughout her life, this journal will encourage you to use
your creativity to keep your mind positive. Prepare yourself to step into your
Queendom!
Purchase the Book Online at:
Amazon.com
BarnesandNoble.com
www.laquishahall.com
For More Information:
Visit the author online at:
Book Trailer: http://animoto.com/play/iUleUhoxlT8KdStkNZ0xrQ
Follow on Twitter: @laquisha_hall Hashtag:
#PositivelyBodyful
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