ATaste ofHoneyMiniMag

The Life

The Legacy

of

Whitney

Houston

+ Chelsea Bain on Tour!+Inside her plush Tour Bus+Her life on the road+ & her life b4 music

Educating & Inspiring Tomorrow's Entertainment & Media Professional's

+FREE ATH-TV DVD Inside!

Pro Recording Studio, is it worth it? Inside VA Arts Recording Studio+ FREEwww.ATasteofHoneyTV.info2nd Issue

The IndustryInsider:

2014

+Miss Sprint Cup:

Kristen Beat

+ Radio Personality:Community Clovia+ Speed TV Personality:

Krista Voda

+ ATH takes over Colorando+Including Exclusive Interview w/Olympic Pentathlete Ed Fernon

+Get motivated! w/

The Motivational Cowboy

Johnny D.

Table of Contents:

CoverStory

: Page 4-5Editor's Page: Honey Azul Page 6

Editor's Page: Mike Pat Page 7

Chelsea Bain on Tour! Page 8

Get Motivated! w/ Johnny D.+ His long career as a Movational Speaker

+ & His latest CD Page 9

Talent SpotlightPage 12

The Industry Insider: Professional Recording Studio, is it worth it?A Inside look in Virginia Arts Recording Page 3

Powerful & Positive Women doing their Thing!

Women in the Entertainment Field Page 10

ALSO

Colorado Take-OverPage 11

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Industry Insider QuestionPage 13

AD Page 1Page 14

AD Page 2Page 15

A Taste of Honey ADPage 16

FREEDVD ISSUE

Inside A Professional Recording StudioBy: Honey Azul

N my hometown of Charlottesville VA I had the

privilege of scoping out the dopest professional Recording Studio pretty

much in the state of VA. Many may not know nor recognize the importance of a state of

the art professional Recording Studio, with the latest home study technology they can be

under estimated.

I initially met Sean,( one of the studio's Sound Engineer among many of his job titles) a few years back

when a local Artist was working with him on his album. We reconnected at a local talent showcase in

which he was one of the judges assisting in the decision of some coveted Industry prizes for the winners.

Fast forward one year later I'm Virginia Arts Recording interviewing Sean & the Owner, Chris.

With over a million dollars of equipment inside the two story studio, one may wonder whats

the big deal with a professional Recording Studio especially when I can do the same thing at home? Or

can you? True you can duplicate some of the effects & maybe even the equipment but you can not fake

the funk when it comes to the training & technique that dedicated professional bring to the table. Some

wonder why are studio prices so high, its not the usage of the equipment but the extreme

professionalism that you pay for. Studio professionals are just that professionals. They spend years

some in school & on the job learning to listen for unmatched pitches, down beats, up beats, off beats,

how to mix down, master, ect... In short if you sent in your CD with your music into a major Radio Station

or into a Record Label would they play it or even give a real listen regardless of your talent. They would

play the first 30 seconds & chuck it. Like the Studio professionals, the Radio Stations & Record Labels

are also trained to hear the difference too. Depending if this is a hobby or if your really trying to get on,

you need to invest in your craft.

Formally owner by professional Musician Paul Brier he passed the musical baton on to ChrisDoermann who puts on many different hats to cater to the Studio's many clients. National & local Artist &

musicians have chosen VA Arts recording as their one stop shop like; Dreaming Isabelle, Mute Math,

The Paschall Brother's which won the 8th Annual independent Music Award for Gospel record of

the year for 2008 & many other talents. You can find out more about these incredible &

talented people at The Virginia Arts Recording by checking out the full double

interviews @www.ATasteofHoneyTV.info, also on the exclusiveFREE DVD included with this magazine.

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A Inside glemce into themaking of a IconBy: Honey Azul

Cover Story:

e may all remember the clothes, the hair styles,even the bright smile. But, theres no denying theunforgettable voice that made the phenomenalperformer with a career spanning over 20 years.

Inspiring and moving millions to tears and to dream the unthinkable and reachthe unattainable. Whitney Houston is single handedly responsible for startingmany of our popular entertainers today careers such as; Brandy, Beyonce andmany more.

Daughter of Cisy Houston a gospel singer and performer in herown right. Young Whitney startedin Modeling, paving way for otherwomen of color, even beforeTyra Banks. Appearing in Catalogs,local and national Ad's, even the on

prestigious cover's of Seventeen & Glamor Magazine. Givingyoung Afro American girls a recognizable and relatable face.

As a child Whitney grew up in middle class Newark & East Orange, NJ. Herfamily was rich with performer's besides her mother, her older brother GaryGarland, Cousin Dionne Warwick & Dee Dee Warwick, Godmother DarleneLove & honorary Aunt Aretha Franklin. She started singing solo's at her churchwith the Junior Choir. Whitney experienced a tragic accident that threatenedher promising future. She was playing with a hanger & somehow she got a itstuck in her throat. She had to undergo surgery to reattach her Uvula she wasfortunate enough to be able to speak let alone sing.From a tight knit family, while her mother was on the road Whitney's fatherwould cook, clean even doing her hair. The family supported her in her careerevery step of the way. At age 14 she sang with the family gospel group theDrinkard Sisters, who recorded for RCA Records. By the time she turned 15she sung background vocals for Chaka Con on "I'm every woman." Her twoolder brother Michael & Gary helped her with her career when she decided tobecame a professional Singer like her mother. Michael became her ProductionManager while she was on tour and Gary would perform with Whitney onstage.

The Legacy Lives On...

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Whitney came into Modeling by chance. Young slender

Whitney & her mother were in New York when a young man

walked over to her & told her that the agency upstairs was looking

for Model's & she fit the type.

At bit hesitant at first but with her mother by her side shewas sign. She went on to book numerous Modeling jobs & even

Acting gigs like appearances on Silver Spoon & Gimme A Break. With

great success in Modeling & Acting she was encouraged to continue down that path but, Whitney

had a bigger & better destiny.

In 1983 Arista Records President Clive Davis spotted Whitney & almost signed her on the spot.Later that year she officially signed with Aritsa Records & Clive immediately took the young

starlet under his wing only giving her the best songs, producers & opportunities for her to shine.

And shine she did, her first self titled album released in the US on Valentine's Day in 1985 had aslow start until finally selling a historic 14 million. Winning her first Grammy & nominated for 2 others, in

1986 & 1987 she won 7 American Music Awards & MTV Music Video Award.

Houston's performance of, "I'm Saving All My Love",. Later during that year she earned

her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music

Program. But, her ball had just started rolling!

Whitney made a huge Acting splash with her debut film role as feisty

Singer Rachel Marron opposite of Kevin Costner. And the album did even better with

the remake of a Chaka Khan, I'm Every Woman", the iconic remake of a Dolly Parton song,"I Will Always

Love You". & " I Have Nothing", winning her 3 Grammys, 8 American Music Awards,11 Billboard Music

Awards,3 Soul Train Music Awards, 5 NAACP Image Awards, 5 World Music Awards & BRIT award.

With mega movies hits such as, "Waiting to Exhale", "The Preachers Wife" & made for

TV movie Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella" & her last film project, " Sparkle", Whitney solidified herself

as a bonafide Actress. More accolades followed for her hard work, persistence & talent. She went on to win a

total of 22 American Music Awards, 31 Billboard Music Awards, 2 Emmy Awards, 7 Grammy Awards, 2

Guinness World Records, 16 NAACP Image Awards, 6 People's Choice Awards, 8 Soul Train Music Awards,

6 World Music Awards, with 564 total Worldwide Award nominations & a unbelievable 490 plus Worldwide

Award winnings. Not bad for a Afro-America woman, that had her vocal cords reconstructed.

She will always be remembered as The Voice whether for her opinions & herdetermination knocking down barriers for Afro-American Women or

her singing. For more about her amazing life, just google Whitney Houston.

Editor's Page: Editor Update

HoneyAzul Williams

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oney has been pretty busy since the last issue release.The continuous writing for A Taste of Honey TV Newsletter ,

A Taste of Honey Mini Mag & other side projects including a bookentitled The Power of P. For more information visitwww.thePowerofP24.info. In addition she has been Filming, Editing &Hosting new episodes for A Taste of Honey TV. Some of these exciting& informative episodes are included with this issue on the FREE DVD.

During the late Fall, earlyWinter Honey has been in theRichmond VA area working with some great Photographer's &Videographer's.

Latest Spokes Model gigs include Ford for UVA, KobaltTools for Lowe's, Borghese Cosmetic line for Costco & many other

well known companies.As for her music she recorded with GrammyNominated Recording Artist Steel aka Cisco,"We Came to Party!" She shot the music video &can be found on Youtube. The Pop/R&B songhas been submitted to several festivals. The video

is also be on the DVD, somake sure to check it out.

Her second single, I Cry Musicvedio Video will be shot in the

Spring of 2014.She has been featured in afew Magazine spreads

including, Candie Starz Magazine,Modern DC & will be shooting newspreads in the Spring.

present She also performed live at the 2013"World Music & Independent Film Festivall",For more info or booking info visitwww.HoneyAzulWilliams.info.

oved and adored bymany, unknown bymostand hated by a few, lol. After all how can youhate that smile right?

Lately Ol' Mickey Brown Eye's has beenstaying busy with Hosting, Writing, Music andstories for theMagazine A Taste of Honey MiniMag. "Besidesworking towards enhancing the show I haverecently completed some theme and propped basedphoto shoots with local photographers out ofthe Richmond Virginia area. I am also active inRunway Shows and shoots with differentPhotographers as far as Modeling goes," said mikepat. He also trains vigorously keeping fit inorder to enhance his Boxing, Modeling, Bodybuilding and Running career.

He continues, ""Some peopleget a a little antsy wishing for more sooner,but I do many things and its all about

quality not quantity. i have aformula as to how i executeeverything that I'm doingand I will get it done when thetime is right weather its now

or l late." He is currently in thestudio in preparation for hisfirst official Mixtape releasecoming Summer 2014.

Editor's PageMike Pat (Mickey Brown Eye's)

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Chelsea Bain On Tour,She be Rockin her Trai

ler!On tour sponsored by Coke hitting all theNASCAR stops. While in Richmond VAshe performed on a hot day in earlySeptember, her & the band rocked it out.We conducted the interview inside her plushtour bus. She describes life on the road asbeing great, even though herself and herFiddle Player, Renee are the only females onthe bus. " Theres a lot of down time prior tothe shows. It's amazing the things we find to

entertain us. And thats the biggest thing...it's basically all justpranks, all the time. You gota watch your back!"

But, this isn't her first go around on the road, Chelsea touredthe country with Show Horse's while in high school. She sharedwith me that her mother allowed her to be a kid, even though sheknew she always wanted to do music. Right after she finishedschool she made a decision to pursue music full time. She hookedup with some people herself & motherknew in the music business. After a fewturns in her career she stayed true to herlove of music. Traveling back & forthbetween her native Arizona & Nashville,recoding new music & showing Horse's.

Her hard work paid off. She currently resides in Nashville fulltime when not on the road touring. She is signed with Rock RidgeMusic. Her NASCAR tour sponsored by Coke wrapped in MiamiSpeedway November 18, 2012. She is putting the finishing toucheson her first full length album, All-American Country Girl whichdropped in early 2013. The album includes the popular hits, Rockinthat Trailer, What If I, Country Off & All American Country Girl. Youcan get Chelsea Bain's music @ www.rockridgemusic.com &check out the full interview with Chelsea, her incredible band &Tour Manager @ www.ATasteofHoneyTV.info.

By: Honey Azul

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The Motivational Cowboy,Johnny DBy: Honey Azul

Motivate |ˈmōtəˌvāt|: To provide with anincentive; move to action: impel.

Tip #1 Tip #2

Johnny Dmytryszyn has been motivating people forover 12 years. How wonderful is it to know what youdo for a living is your gift from God? That your beingpaid to do what you love & your helping people. As Iinterviewed Johnny I could see he had a true passionfor his craft. He just wrapped the Chevy event inDover Delaware in which we both had the pleasure.

With the vigorous tour schedule with various

clients, speaking engagements & promotional events

for his book, Finish Line & his CD Outstanding

Bound, Johnny D stays busy. But in the same breath

very humble. Never receiving formal training for his

career choice, he has done exceptionally well for himself.

"School wasn't my thing, it is not for everybody. So

what I did was took the best in business & learned

what they did best & did exactly what they do." His

dedication to his craft is one not seen to often. Before

booking paid gigs & packed rooms, his first 28 gig was

completely free. He describes his first paid gig, " The

time I was so scared, I was across the street for 20 minutes ready to throw up.

I was so nervous but, I got paid $250.00 for my first 20 minute speech. And

then I was hooked!"

Johnny has several new projects lined up, including a his new CD

Outstanding Bound with some of his friends in the music business

accompanying him. In addition he has been confronted

with a opportunity with a major network for a reality

TV show strictly about the Motivational Speaking

industry. You can purchase his books, CD's, apparel

or find out where his next speaking engagement will be

at www.motivationalcowboy.com & catch the full interview

on our website at www.atasteofhoneytv.info.

Tip #3A dream is reality in themaking. Go straight to the top,don't settle for themiddle. Dare to live beyond your limitations.

Pick-up Johnny D's

New CD, NOW!

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Full of bubbly energy with a great smile. She gladly granted me a interview in-between her many duties at

the Dover Speedway in Delaware. Miss Sprint Cup has the privilege of being a positive face by traveling nationwide

to all the NASCAR events & encouraging young girls to get involved with thier favorite sports, to pursue a

healthy lifestyle & a education. Kristen is a great example of a turning a hobby into a positive & powerful

career move! She grew up loving NASCAR racing, so she submitted a application for Miss Sprint Cup to a

modeling agency put her through the interview process & the rest is history. But, she is more than a

pretty face she received her degree in Communications & minor in Pre-Law. You can catch the full interview @

www.ATasteofHoneyTV.info.

Miss Sprint Cup 2012:

Kristen Beat

Radio One Radio Personality:

Clovia Lawerance

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Speed TV/Fox News TV Personality:

Krista Voda

Radio personality for Radio One in Richmond VA Miss Clovia AKA Miss Community Clovia has a career

spanning 25 years, 15 of which with Radio One. She received her Bachelor's in Art degree from Virginia Union

University. The radio station she interned hired her upon her graduation. Community Clovia has been

very instrumental in the Metro area's community efforts including, the elections, fundraisers,

community walks to raise awareness for Cancer, Heart Disease & other illnesses. Her passion for the

community has afforded her the opportunity to interview influential people such as; President & First

Lady Obama, Spike Lee, Governor Mark Warner & many Artists. You can view the full interview @ www.ATasteofHoneyTV.info.

Not your ordinary TV personality, Miss Voda is a sweet down to earth and unique woman. As I waited at The Martinsville VA

Raceway after a live taping of Trackside, Miss Voda signed every autograph and remembered many of the race goers from previous races, even

dating over a year ago. If anyone thinks that Racing is no place for a woman, then they never met nor watched Krista Voda on air. She is very

well spoken not missing a beat, polished & professional. Receiving her Bachelor's of Art in Broadcast Journalism &

Communications at The University of Northern Iowa. She recalled to me about her earlier days in the field,

" As a early journalist one would shot your own footage, wrote your own story, edited your own highlights & threw t

hem on the air. " When it comes to education in this field she stated that, " it's really important to focus on the skills, writing &

good interviewing can not be replaced." Catch the entire interview visit,www.ATasteofHoneyTV.info.

Powerful & Positive Women doing their Thing! By: Honey Azul

ATH-TV Takes Over Colorado!As we were getting heated up in a chilly Colorado, ATH-TV was excitedto be visited by Ashley M. Kalfas. Ashley happens to be a unique and talented

young Actress from Wisconsin but, now resides in Colorado Springs. She explained to usthat she likes it in Colorado Springs but, misses the snow in Wisconsin. Ashley explainedthat she started her acting career eight years ago in Colorado Springs. "My firstproduction was Alice in Wonderland", said Ashley. She shared with us that it was actuallya last minute opportunity. She explained that the Producer contacted her before the lastperformance to offer her the role of the Queen of Hearts, because the Actress whopreviously filled the role would no longer be able to. Kalfas, while young is definitely norookie to the "Art of Acting." She has been doing Theater for eight years, film for threeyears and Voice-Over for one. Ashley has plenty of projects coming in the near future. Tokeep up with her past and future work she can be found on our website @www.ATasteofHoneyTV.info.

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On a typical frosty February dayin Colorado Springs, ATH-TVwas just heated up with our

itinerary. One of our first stops was by the Olympic training center to see Gold Metalhopeful ED Fernon. Sweet sounds great, right? Well, the funny punchline is we did notoriginally intend to interview the world class Pentathlete. Like many people, when visitingColorado Springs we only arrived at the training center to take a basic tour as we were

informed that it was arguably the most renowned site in the city. After takingthe tour and learning more about some of the greatest Olympians of all timesranging from Muhammad Ali to Carl Lewis. We caught up with Ed as hewas coming from his daily training. He explained to us that he basicallydedicates his life to preparation, training non stop for this once in thelifetime opportunity to be a Medalist in Europe come August 2012.

Ed is from Sidney Australia and was at the Olympic Training Centerfor a few weeks in preparation for what was at the time a much closer

challenge, which was the World Cup in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ed shared that he hasbeen competing for five years with the goal in mind of making the 2012 Olympics. To seeEd Fernon's interview in it's entirety, visit @ ww.ATasteofHoneyTV.info.

Actress,Ashley M. Kalfas

Olympic Pentathlete,Ed Fernon

MagnificatMagazine....As I walked into the 30 story building, I was torn between feelings

of doubt , shock and nervousness. Shock because the building was colossal and I was expecting anestablishment that was much more humble. Doubt because, when I first entered the buildingwas not sure where I was to repot or if I was in the right location altogether. Lastly, thenervousness came from the realization of knowing I was on deck to interview one of the mostsuccessful magazine's in the state of Colorado. Within moments I was greeted by the ownerand co-owner of Pieces Magazine. Pieces Magazine is a national magazine based out ofHighlands Range Colorado, a lovely town not far from major cities Denver and ColoradoSprings. When speaking with Adam and Rachelle they explained that Pieces Magazineconsists of the publication giving everyday people the opportunity to submit their stories and if

the story is liked by Pieces then one may have their story published in the major Magazine. Adam andRochelle are not only partners in business but they are also partners in life, husband and wife with beautifulchildren. To find out more about Pieces go to our website, www.ATasteofHoneyTV.info.

By:Mike Pat

Talent Spotlight

Name: Kevin JaxonTalent: SingerSounds Like/Influences:Jodeci and H-TownGet Music at:http:/kevinjaxon.bandcam.com/album/the-shield-trb-2013

Richmond VA

District of Columbia

Name: JoseTalent: Producer/Director/ActorInfluences: Michael JacksonContact him at:jparistides@hotmail.com

If you are a Media/Entertainment Professional & would like to be in our Magazinesend your submissions to ATHTVSubmissions@yahoo.com Page 12

Charlottesville VA

Name: CLSTalent: Rap/HipHop/Freestyle/LyricalInfluences: Mom, my family and friends,Wu-Tang Clan, Redman, Nas, Busta,Eminem, Crooked I, Cassidy, Rakim andall the rest of the real rappers and artistthat came up from nothing just with theskills they have.Get Music at: http://coast2coastmixtapes.com/artists/artistdetail.aspx?

artistid=11021#ixzz1RQUgfnB4

If you have a Industry question you would our Insider to answer please sendyour questions to ATHTVSubmissions@yahoo.com

INDUSTRY

INSIDER BY: HONEY AZUL

Dear Industry Insider,Hello how are you? I just wanted toknow if you could give me some helpto lead me the right way to start a tvshow. Who I need to talk to, where tobegin, what I'm looking for the goodside and bad side. Thanks inadvance if you able to help me.Jane Morgan.

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Dear Jane, thank you for your question. A great start wouldbe a local Public Access Center. You can find one in yourarea by searching online. PA Centers have all the resourcesyou need to get started. You can take classes in properproduction standards and find other talented people tohelp with your project. You need to also figure out yourtopic.The good side of having your own TV show is you cancover whatever topic of your intrest and have "your" voiceheard. The bad, rather the challenging part is the timeconsuming steps listed below1) Pre-Production: planing a shoot, getting your contenttogether, location, guests,ect2) Production: The actual shoot3) Post-Production: the editing, dubbing process,ectBut, again after all that watching your show onair is its ownreward!

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