Ma’at was born June 5 and is a native of the soulful ‘Motor City/Motown Sound; home to ‘The Queen of Soul/Lady Soul’ Aretha Franklin, ‘Soul Songtress’ Anita Baker, the impassioned Stevie Wonder, renowned Della Reese, Sassy Diana Ross, graceful Rosa Parks and The Detroit Pistons! Home to Detroit ’s favorite drink… ‘Sparkling-Fizzy’ Vernor’s Ginger Ale and Faygo Beverages Inc. Visit The Joe Louis Arena located on the Detroit River, the global headquarters of the world’s largest automaker…General Motors Corporation and The Fox Theatre which has the largest projection presentation in the world.
Pay tribute to where it all started…which was the most spirited and soulful place in Motown…Berry Gordy’s record company, studio and actual home, in the day—Now, THE MOTOWN HISTORICAL MUSUEM the original HITSVILLE USA and famous Motown STUDIO A!
PERSONAL EXPERIENCES YOU CAN USE
Ma’at served as a Telecommunications Operator in Misawa Japan , a Photo-journalist and also was assigned with Navspecwargru (Naval Special Warfare Group) as a Supply Clerk for the Navy Seals in Coronado , California . Her training also extended working on a Bombing Range with the Japanese Military and was awarded ‘The Red Feather’ Appreciation Award. Ma’at is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. This allowed her to travel worldwide to scenic horizons and historical landmarks like Hawaii (USS Arizona Memorial- 1,177 crew lost their lives in the Pearl Harbor bombing in 1941; Diamond Head Volcano-350-acre crater and most famous landmark; The Dole Pineapple Plantation-world’s largest maze, 1.7 miles; The Hale Koa Hotel-military facility- on Waikiki beach near downtown Honolulu and best deal in town); swap meets at the drive-in…truly avoiding the tourist trap for little or nothing; catching the Waikiki Transportation Bus-both scenic and saves gas. People take about 218,000 trips daily); collecting coconuts -the actual coconut can be mailed as a postcard—just write on it. Learn the art of cutting and eating mangoes. Don’t miss going to the various Luau’s where you truly feel the spirit of historic Hawaii, coconut tree climbing and the “Kalua Pua’a” or roasted pig that is baked in the ground , Japan (In 1868 Tokyo was called Edo. Visit the luxurious New Sanno Military Hotel in Tokyo-inexpensive Japanese gifts and countless restaurants located in the heart of downtown-the world’s most expensive city; The prominent Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Festival-Japan’s unofficial national flower that blooms for just a couple of days; Misawa Air Force Base Japan-quiet country setting of rice fields and beautiful serene landscape gardens. Learn Japanese and teach someone else. It’s very easy, Jamaica (Arawak Indians were the indigenous people. There’s no place like living the culture and flavour of Montego Bay’s with roaming cows, pigs, goats-- and roosters that get you up before sunrise and keep cacklin. (I was expecting one cackle at sunrise!
Visit Bob Marleys home in Kingston and gravesite of the Honorable Marcus Garvey and Nanny(legendary chieftainness) of the Maroons; the sugar cane and other plantations; Sam Sharpe Square; The Cage (prison for slaves); the breathtaking and historic Blue Mountains (considered best coffee in the world; also where the Maroons escaped to freedom. They were invincible, fierce defenders self-governing escaped slaves. By any means experience the luscious dreamy water falls of Ocho Rios ), Korea (Taegu-Agricultural market and trade center where you can get clothes and shoes made for a bargain, remarkable self-portraits, artwork and plenty of the ancient herb Korean Ginseng(said to be an energy booster and stress reliever). It is also where many bars stay open all night with dancers/entertainers to greet you. Soju is made from potatoes and is the national liquor). Washington State (named to honor first president of the United States (nicknamed The Evergreen or Green Tree and Chinook State . Washington State is best known for apple orchards, smoked salmon, trout, lumber and blackberry festivals. See Mount Rainier-active volcano. Take a ride on Seattle ’s ever so popular ferry that carries both cars and passengers. It rains a lot making the state so luscious and green. Washington seemed to be a very spiritual state filled with notable authors, writers, karaoke, aura readings and alternative health care services. What’s more, Seattle has an Indian Health Board and is home to the famous Bastyr Center for Natural Health.) Dover Delaware (home of many Amish (it’s an awesome sight to see them riding alongside you in a buggy pulling into K-Mart or The Goodwill. They do not like their picture taken.) Dover is the capital of the first state with colonial and victorian, New Jersey (At lakehurst, it’s where the Hindenberg Blimp disaster explosion occured (called the ‘Titantic of the Sky’, an where The Third Reich prepared to land. Jersey is popular for their beachy shores, world-class casino’s in Atlantic City where Donald Trump reigns, Six Flag’s Great Adventure and Safari. It is also called the resort place where many senior citizens go there to retire. Give a shout-out to Fleet Hospital at Fort Dix —one of the most miraculous places to be stationed. Give a shout-out to Fleet Hospital at Fort Dix —one of the most miraculous places to be stationed.
A CONNECTION
Ma’at developed a valuable interrelationship and connection with natives, practitioners, doctors and other healers and common people who shared beautifications, sacred ancient lineage and other historicisms that involved regrouping, renewing, restoring and rededication to vitality and power to one’s being. Many of the testimonials were about living life with nature’s pharmacy —with peace and harmony. It helps us to not only live but to be alive and understand nature and all beings.
PERSONAL PRO-ACTIVE GROWTH
Ma’at invested in an Associates of Science, Bachelors in Education, Training and Development and numerous certifications for personal growth along with being an avid volunteer throughout her life; lending a helping hand for positive outcome, including training for CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification. Ma’at has a long-standing pro-active presence as a public relations/customer service representative for over 20 years. She has spent equal and extensive time studying and understanding nature and wholistic healing; so much so that she is studying to become a Doctor of Naturopathy at Clayton College of Natural Health.
Ma’at has taught in the public school system; taught GED; worked with Katrina Survivors, W.I.T ( Women in Transition ) Program and helped bring Toastmaster’s International to a correctional facility in Washington State ( Spokane ). She has designed collages and artwork such as ‘Hurricane Katrina Survivors’, ‘Know Thyself: The Legacy of Timbuktu ’, ‘Gloria’s Kitchen…I Will Survive’ and ‘Reparations Now’ being the most notable ones. She has written two books; a Personal Growth Wholistic Directory called ‘P.A.S.S.A.G.E’ (People Achieving Soul, Sight, Accountability, Growth and Excellence) the other is called ‘BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY” … TAKE 10! Vocabulary Game’ (published agenda 2008). Ma’at started an all natural baking business, ‘Nature Forever’ in which she mastered one of a kind karrot' bars, “Best granola”…Innergy Treat, the best chocolate chip cookies and Innergee’ bars.
Ma’at has written for several newspapers, including The Jackson Advocate. Her spirit-photography is well known throughout the country as amazing, breathtaking, unsurpassing and astounding --whatever the case may be.
