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RHONDA WILKINS
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Rhonda Wilkins is the CEO of Diva's Unlimited Inc, (DUI) and the Executive Director of non- profit organization The S.T.A.R.S. Leadership Foundation.
In 1998, Wilkins began her career as a Plus Model, she began to go to castings and go-sees and saw how casting directors would treat the Plus Models. This prompted the birth of Diva's Unlimited Inc. to give a voice for the Plus Community and show them that WE ARE HERE and you will notice us in a positive light.
One may often wonder, what’s behind the name?
In doing some research, the word “diva” is defined among other things as a prima donna. Well, that is definitely not the image that Rhonda wanted to portray, but it takes a special person to look behind the meaning of a word.
In her vision, a DIVA is a woman who is confident without being arrogant, A woman who in spite of what the world perceives as a beautiful, turns heads when she walks into a room and a woman who feels that her potential in this world is Unlimited!
Diva's Unlimited Inc
Ten years earlier after encountering many “Divas” in the fashion circuit our doors were revolving and plus models were evolving; To ensure that all of the needs of the full-figured woman have been addressed, DUI has partnered with several companies across the country to offer workshops, heath tips and access to fashions designers specifically for the full figured woman. With much praise to God, great staff, and awesome models who shared in Diva’s Unlimited vision we were able to provide the city with full figured fashion productions which eventually grew from plus models to slim line, children, and men
For several years throughout the business, Diva’s Unlimited began lending their talents to fashion productions raising money for several charitable organizations, to name a few, but not limited to The Atlanta Lupus Foundation, The Kenny Anderson Foundation, The Dominique Wilkins Foundation and The Paris Bernard Dennis Foundation. DUI also believes in fostering the talents of our youth, and began incorporating the models of tomorrow in many of our productions. You should hear the crowd when a child with so much talent in such a little body steps onto the stage, jokes Wilkins.
Although Diva’s Unlimited has grown over the years, we have never forgotten what prompted the formation of our company over ten years ago, the full-figured Diva!
The Open House for The Plus Academy-ATLANTA is scheduled Saturday, March 20, 2010.
The Plus Academy-Atlanta is sponsored in part by: Diva's Unlimited Inc.
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JOY TRIBBLE
Since name is synonymous with character, the above description embodies Joy in her true essence...
Born and raised in Ohio Cincinnati
In addition to working in radio, Joy began to meet many people in the modeling industry. This also piqued her interest, and the more she became involved with print work, and runway shows, she began to find a love for this craft as well. She’s modeled for Atlanta International Fashion Week two years in a row, the Bronner Brothers Mega Runway Shows as a five year participant, and several other runway shows throughout the country. Most recently, she was featured in the April 2009 edition of an Upscale Magazine article regarding “Pretty Women.” That opened the door to other opportunities in movies, as she’s been featured in two of Tyler Perry’s films, not to mention, theater, television and so much more…
Believe that the sky is the limit. Joy has continued to move through life with the finesse of a gazelle and the determination and strength of a Lion…
Joy's most recent Accomplishment - She has accepted the position as a Correspondent on a weekly talk show, LIFE SIZE RADIO, produced by Ms. Stephanie Arnold.
Joy most recently created Walking Curves, Walking Curves™ a plus size walking and fitness group, dedicated to the health, wellness and fitness of plus size women.
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Meet Plus Academy - ATLANTA Graduate and our new Project Coordinator
GALYN FERGUSON
Galyn Fergerson is a professional plus size model and actress. She is a graduate of the spring 2010 session of Plus Academy Atlanta which launched accelerated success in her modeling career. Galyn has appeared in a number of runway shows while modeling for Atlanta’s own Plush Boutique and Big Girls, Inc. She has been photographed by MsNickee Mack of Diva Day International LLC, Jovanna Reyes, photographer & owner of Curvysta Boutique in Atlanta, and more. Galyn has been featured on one of the most popular fashion blogs, Musings of a Fatshionista, as well as a Paris fashion blog, Les Pitreries de Vanoue.
Her success in modeling led her to appearances in television and film including Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns Season 4 and Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf. The acting session at Plus Academy instructed by actor and author, GregAlan Williams, has inspired her to hone the craft of acting. She now attends acting classes in Atlanta.
Galyn has taken on the role as Project Coordinator because she believes the Plus Academy is beneficial to anyone considering a career in modeling as well as professional models looking to take their career to the next level. She recently started her blog, The Aspiring Model, which shares encouragement, resources, tips, and fun for models and explains the importance of enrolling in the Plus Academy. Her blog has received early achievements. On behalf her blog, Galyn has been selected to be apart of the Curvy Collective, an exclusive internet media for Full Figured Fashion Week(end)™ Los Angeles.
