August 2006: Tawanna KellyAge: 39
Location: Baltimore, MD
Occupation: Training Manager
Status: Single.
Children: NoneTawanna Kelly is in an enviable position. She is a woman who truly loves what she does; and those of us who schelp into work every day dreading the next eight hours, know what a blessing that is! She's built a career as a very successful trainer and training manager. Working primarily with computer applications, Tawanna gives her students the tools they need to improve their job performance and their opportunities for advancement. With her outgoing personality and sense of humor, students fn Tawanna's classes often forget they're learning, they are too busy having fun! Her passion for her work, positive persona and warm spirit make Tawanna Kelly a true DivaSoulSista
1. What is your biggest accomplishment?
Advancing in the field I chose many years ago.
2. Name your favorite movie.
The Color Purple
3. Describe your personal diva style.
My personal Diva style consist of creating a warm and inviting environment for all those that come around me.
4. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
You can not change a person. They have to want to change themselves.
5. You look mah-valous! What is your secret??
I use Olay skin care, keep the hair and nails done regularly and try to keep a positive outlook on everything. I try to eat right. No smoking or drinking.
6. What's one dream you look forward to having come true?
Having my life become one big vacation.
7. If a movie were made about your life, what actress would play you and who would be your leading man?
Jada Pinkett Smith would play me. My leading man would be Blair Underwood because I love him so.
8. What 3 adjectives would your best friend use to describe you?
Fun, outgoing, adventurous
9. What makeup/beauty essential can you absolutely positively not live without?
I can not live with out my curling Iron!
10. What’s playing on your CD or MP3 player right now?
A slow jam mixed CD I created with various artists, (Heather Headly, Deborah cox and others).
11. What is one thing you wish more people knew about you?
That I am a very sensitive person.
12. What, in your opinion, is the formula for success?
Vision and tenacity
13. What motivates you?
Joy on the faces of others
14. Complete this sentence: "One year from now I would like to...
be planning my wedding.
15. Sum up your personal philosophy.
Love yourself and others will follow.
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