Our very SPECIAL GUESTS at the Los Angeles Event
Mother Love
Co-Host of dLifeTV, published author, veteran of television and radio talk shows, film actress, advice columnist, motivational speaker, and stand-up comic.
Mother Love's career began in 1977 with a $50 bet from a friend that she couldn't do stand up comedy. She won that bet, and made another $25 from the club owner. Her big break, however, came in 1984, when she was discovered by the radio station WGCL-FM while attending their bridal fair in Cleveland.
WGCL-FM hired Mother Love and she began soothing audiences with her hilarious Mother Wit, as the morning and afternoon drive-time Queen of Advice. She became a star in her hometown.
In 1989, Mother Love was summoned to California to shake up L.A. talk radio in KFI-AM 640. Her sound and often humorous advice was well received by audiences, and as spirits soared, Mother Love's ratings did accordingly.
Mother Love has had numerous other accomplishments in addition to her radio work. She has been the host of two television talk shows, Mother Love on Fox, and the syndicated Forgive or Forget. She is also a regular guest on such shows as The Other Half, Ricki Lake, and Montel Williams, and was the "secret square" on Hollywood Squares. Her film credits include Mr. Nanny, Amore!, The Surgeon, Volcano, and Kazaam! Mother Love is also an accomplished author with two books to her credit: Listen Up, Girlfriends (St. Martin's press) and Forgive or Forget (HarperCollins). Her first CD, "Naturally You," was released in 2001.
Mother Love is active in a variety of charities and annual events. She vigorously promotes the yearly "Regal Empress Showcase & Pageant" for plus-size women and she becomes "The Christmas Fair, Santa's Helper in the Hood" every year by collecting clothes, food and toys for needy families. She is also active with The American Diabetes Association, The American Red Cross, and many youth groups around the country.
Currently, Mother Love travels across America sharing her message of inspiration, motivation, love, laughter and forgiveness. In this day and age, we could all use a little Mother Love.
Keith A. Crenshaw, Sr.
DJ Keith has been a Professional Mobile Entertainment Disc Jockey for about 20 years, 15 of those years with Totally Entertainment Productions. He's a self-confessed music afficianado, who also plays drums, piano and guitar, and occasionally sings. Along with DJ'ing for TEP, Keith also does Sales, Marketing and Production Coordination, and maintains an entertainment website dedicated to a special brand of R&B: New Jack Swing. More info about DJ Keith and Totally Entertainment Productions can be read at: www.myspace.com/njswest, and www.totallyentertainment.com
www.cheneselewis.comTotally Entertainment Productions!
8616 La Tijera Blvd Suite 405
Los Angeles, CA 90045-3944
Phone: 310/665-1620
Web: www.TotallyEntertainment.com
www.cheneselewis.com
Chenese Lewis is a sought after keynote speaker, expert commentator, and advocate for plus size women. She made history by being the first woman crowned Miss Plus America in 2003and as a plus size model she has modeled for many companies including Torrid, Kmart, and has been featured in Figure Magazine. She has made numerous television appearances including Dr. Phil and The Insider and lectures at national workshops and seminars around the country, most recently as a keynote speaker for the 2007 National Organization of Woman Conference. Chenese’s unique perspective as a plus size woman and role model enables her to connect to real women across the country. It’s no wonder PLUS Model Magazine called her "A leader in the curvy revolution!" As an actress her work on B.E.T’s #1 show “Hell Date” showed her impeccable improvisational and comedic skills, which kept millions tuning in weekly. She also won rave reviews for her dramatic portrayal of Connie Williams, a larger than life professional baseball player in the NAACP Award winning play “The Girls of Summer” set in the 1940’s. She is the creator of Hollywood NOW’s “Love Your Body Day” an annual event where women of all sizes come together to celebrate with confidence a day of self-acceptance and promote positive body image. In 2008 she executive produced the 2008 Flawless Calendar, the very first of its kind, showcasing a wide variety of curvaceous models all different ethnicities, shapes and sizes with high fashion editorial images. www.cheneselewis.com www.myspace.com/misschenese
Chanese Lewis is the spokesperson for:
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OUR VERY SPECIAL VENDORS at the Los Angeles Event
CVS Pharmacy
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Providing FREE Skin Anaylsis and Warm Mitts Hand Massage
Especially Yours
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Quality fashion wigs, apparel and accessories. Over 500 styles to choose from.
1-800-939-9447
The Powder Group
http://www.thepowdergroup.com
Providing Make-Up Artists for Divabetic - Makeover Your Diabetes Events
Over the years James Vincent's passion for the art of makeup has included nearly every genre of makeup artistry. Film and theatre, television and celebrity work, editorial and runway work, training and product development. He is also the co-founder of the hip, niche makeup line Pretty Pretty and his work has been seen on the cover of Paper and Atomic and in magazines including I-d, Index, Prudence, and Surface. Clients include MTV, Lifetime Television, NBC/ Universals Home Delivery and NBC's The Today Show. His work in FX has ranged from clients such as Museum of Modern Art NY, Museum of Contemporary Art LA, theatrical presentations including Steel Magnolias and Rope to the Department of Homeland Security. James is a regular presenter for The Powder Group. Nylon Magazine and WWD have named James as a make-up artist to watch.
Queen Latifah Apparel
http://www.curvation.com/queen_latifah_1.php
Introducing a new line of apparel inspired by Queen Latifah -- Curvation Apparel is a true life-styled collection of premium products, characterized by superior quality and embodies the Queen’s spirit and energy ....
www.junonia.com
1-800-JUNONIA (586-6642)
Junonia, the catalog for active women size 14 and up, is delighted to participate in Divabetic. Known for its quality athletic and fashion casual clothing, Junonia is featuring at Divabetic its exclusive Dual Layer Walking Shorts that prevent inner thigh chafing. For a free catalog and to receive special email offers and discounts, enter www.junonia.com, or call 1-800-JUNONIA (586-6642)
www.brendakinsel.com
BRENDA KINSEL
One of Glam More Fear Less and DIVABETIC'S favorite Diva author of style...
The author of five fashion books for women, her latest title, Brenda Kinsel's Fashion Makeover; 30 Days to Diva Style! (Chronicle Books) is in book stores now. Brenda’s fashion columns appear monthly in the Pacific Sun newspaper.
Brenda is an award-winning fashion and image consultant with over 22 years of experience working one-on-one with clients. A frequent speaker for women’s organizations and retail stores including Nordstrom, Macy’s and Coldwater Creek, Brenda is a fashion ambassador for women over 40, motivating them to be themselves only better, without gimmicks. Her suggestions are not extravagant, just smart. Each fashion season, she presents her special guide to navigate new trends. How to Look Great This Season is a guide for women who can have Brenda as their image consultant no matter where they live. Having been on regional, national and international TV (including The Oprah Winfrey Show), her expertise is sought out by numerous newspapers & magazines including In Style, Real Simple, Working Woman, Shape. Brenda has a radio segment on ABC Radio Network called the Weekly Wardrobe Workshop. Her website www.brendakinsel.com is a great place to visit to receive her award winning wardrobe wisdom...Through fashion advice in her books, fashion columns, monthly online newsletter Tips & Teasers and e-Books (available only online), women learn how to put themselves together with verve and diva style.
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