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Self-Defense is Self-Care
Self-defense is self-care. Oxford Dictionary defines self-care as “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health”...

Joy Allen
Mar 29, 20241 min read
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What if You Actually Have to Run?
It's almost that time. At the beginning of every New Year, millions of people define and begin to chase resolutions. One of the most...

Joy Allen
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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CONFIDENCE as an Element of Survival
"Confidence is an essential element of self-preservation. You will fight for whom and what you deem valuable." -- Dr. Joy Allen Like...

Joy Allen
May 19, 20233 min read
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Dear Armed Black Woman
Before they beat down doors Killed our men in the open streets Now politics and cultural taboo Aim to keep you quiet and discreet Let’s...

Joy Allen
Feb 1, 20232 min read
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PATIENCE: A Plea on Behalf of All Small Business Owners
Small and minority-owned businesses are seeing growth driven by the interest of the masses to demonstrate more with th

Joy Allen
Jul 9, 20203 min read
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Making Lemonade
We've all heard the old adage, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!" One thing is for sure - life happens! This blessed life God...

Joy Allen
Jul 20, 20172 min read
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Take Responsibility
One of the most important things any individual can do is take full responsibility for one's own protection and safety. As Americans, we...

Joy Allen
Jun 30, 20171 min read
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Betcha Can't Eat Just One!
Years ago, Lay's potato chips coined a phrase that many would come to recognize and never forget - "Betcha can't eat just one!" The...

Joy Allen
Jun 6, 20172 min read
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Don't ask. Don't tell.
As women, particularly those of us who are mothers and wives, it's often difficult to keep things personal. After all, we are generally...

Joy Allen
May 24, 20173 min read
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Living in Fear
As a pastor, I'm often asked why I chose to open a business based on fear. After all, I'm also a preacher of the Gospel. How do I...

Joy Allen
May 10, 20172 min read
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