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Photo courtesy of Kyla Evans © 2020
1.GB:Tell us a little about who you are.
KE: This time in my life (being 20 something) has brought me to a place of reflection. I am in a space where I can embrace and have an appreciation for everything that has passed in my life and molded me into the Kyla that I see today. I am able to think back to a time where the only thing that mattered to me was playing outside and making sure I didn’t add too many scars to my knees. I think back to a time where I thought acne was forever and good looks just may not ever hit me. I think back to a time where I thought basketball was my true identity and that dedicating hours in the gym was just how life was going to be. But one day I went outside to play for the very last time, another day I faced my ongoing battle with acne and never had to squeeze another zit again, and finally, I was able to hang up my “ol’ tired basketball shoes” and put my identity in basketball to rest. So now I am facing 22 year old Kyla, who is letting go of her own self and trusting in God on the journey to Queendom.
2.GB: What does being Giftedly Black mean to you?
KE:Being giftedly black is like becoming a superhero in a world where everyone said you were just a helpless civilian or maybe even they categorized you as a villain by nature. Not everyone finds their purpose through goodness and positivity, but the end result of being giftedly black is ultimately being birthed into an unapologetic community of heroes who are no longer tied to the chains of oppression. We are passing down the gift of powers and heroism through inspiration, encouragement and empowerment.
Photo courtesy of Kyla Evans © 2020
3.GB : Social Media handles for connects of reference?
KE:
Instagram:@hippie.ky.yay@nazalocs
Twitter:@BaduShakur
Facebook:Kyla Evans
4.GB: What is it that you want to achieve in life?
KE: In this life I want to achieve success according to the definition of my Heavenly Father. I’ve battled with myself and the confusing standards of society for too long, but I have found peace in yielding to God’s words and wisdom which he speaks to my heart. Losing myself in God allows me to not have to ask who I am, for I know that I am God’s Child which he has a purpose for.
Photo courtesy of Kyla Evans © 2020
5.GB: What sets you apart and makes you unique as an artist?
KE: The art form that I claim is defining the concept of beauty in others according to what they already possess in themselves. I have been an amateur hair stylist since I was fifteen years old, but the feeling of making someone else feel beautiful simply by caring for their hair and being tender and considerate to their crown has always been my motor. My art form comes from a place of highlighting, not necessarily creating from scratch. I look to help bring beauty and empowerment from the roots of one’s own self, an automatic claim of empowerment.
6.GB: What is one thing that you desire most in your selected field?
KE: My organic natural hair care brand is called,NazaLocs. Although I am a “loctician” (loc/ “dreadlock” stylist) I am now striving towards creating a healthy brand for natural crowns that are not formulated with ingredients that we can not even pronounce. I want to bridge the gap between black hair care and organic care. Our crowns deserve it!
GB: I haven’t experienced the opportunity to meet Kyla yet. However through brief interactions via her beau Ja’maal Eveillard , I’ve learned that she is an amazing force to be reckoned with . Kyla’s beauty and spirit exude the definition of Black Girl Magic! We wish you all the best Kyla! We pray that you continue to mature that your brand expands beyond horizons reaching one crown after another!
Welcome to the Birth of A New Era.
Welcome to all shades of Black.
We are Giftedly ourselves. Giftedly Black .
By:Dominique Angelica Seward
Photo Courtesy of Sarina Murphy © 2020
1.GB:Tell us a little about who you are.
SR: My purpose is to motivate women to be the truest version of themselves. Often times women are scared to be the truest form of themselves due to the background noise of media / social media. They sometimes try to compete with other women. When the truth of the matter is God made you the way you are for a reason. No one has your mannerisms, your personality, your mind, and your uniqueness. NEWS FLASH! People gravitate to real. So my efforts are to show women you are happiest when you are truly you, not an image of what people say you should be. Once titles are put into place. People feel like the real you goes out the window. For example, when I became a model people expected me to act stuck up and snobby. But when I became the wife of a former NFL Player, people expected me to change even more. They expected me to be like the women they see on reality tv. They expected my personality to change. They expected me to be this image they have in their head of who I should be. Hell, my ex husband even tried to make into someone I’m not. But in reality I couldn’t fake the funk. I became depressed because I was at a tug of war with being myself and an image of what other’s expected of me. I wasn’t happy because I wasn’t operating in who I was designed to be. I had to look myself in the mirror and remember who I was, when I did, it was game over!
2.GB: What does being Giftedly Black mean to you?
SR: Ummm, Giftedly Black to me is being so creative that people are wondering how in the world you came up with that. Often times and sadly to say, as a black person in American we are looked at an unskilled and underrated by other races. I’m not racist by any means but this is the hard cold truth. I don’t expect anyone who doesn’t look like me to understand.
Back to your question. Being giftedly black means you run the risk of your talents to be stolen by those who don’t look like you. Your mind is so brilliant, your creativity is unmatched.
Photo courtesy of SARINA MURPHY © 2020
3.GB : Social Media handles for connects of reference?
SR: Instagram: @sarina_813
Photo courtesy of SARINA MURPHY © 2020
4.GB: What is it that you want to achieve in life?
SR:Honestly, I want to expand my acting career. I would love to do a role that gives homage to Diahann Carroll. She was such an icon. From her fashion, philanthropy, the characters she played and who she was as a person. However, sometimes I get in my own head. I’m fearful to come from behind the camera to the forefront. I know this is something I should do because I never get scared of anything. I know exactly where this obstacle is coming from. I have taken the necessary steps to combat it. So wish me luck.
5.GB: What sets you apart and makes you unique as an artist?
SR: What sets me apart as an artist is my talent wasn’t created, it was a God-given gift. When God gives you a gift, it’s uniquely tailor-made for you. Kind of like your fingerprint.The way I think and create is unheard of at times. The creative part of my brain is so dope I shock myself. For example, I never went to school for film nor script writing. When I wrote my first script, the feedback from well-known movie producers and writers were mind-blowing. They said my format was amazing. I was told the emotion in my words were felt. Someone even asked what film school did I attend. I create trailblazing content that has never been seen before.
6.GB: What is one thing that you desire most in your selected field?
SR:One thing I truly desire is to become a film producer. That time will come.
GB: I first met Sarina while working as a casting assistant on the scripted television series David Makes Man. Sarina had this remarkable energy and was reliable through the entire filming process. Her belief in the divine helped me to renew and strengthen my faith. She would call me and pray for me and giving me words of encouragement onset. I am forever grateful for our blossoming relationship. Sarina is a natural born leader and trendsetter. We wish you all the best from Giftedly Black. The world of film and television awaits to be enamored by your new concepts and fresh way of thinking.
Welcome to the Birth of A New Era.
Welcome to all shades of Black.
We are Giftedly ourselves. Giftedly Black .
By:Dominique Angelica Seward
Remember this!
Only people willing to put in the work!! No time wasters!!!