Who Are Tasha, Bina & Dr. Tonya?
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Natasha Smith (Tasha) & Rabbina (Bina) Banks have been friends for 8 years. They actually met during a military natural hair meet-up. Tonya and Bina are sisters. They are all Disabled Veterans. Their commonalities, as well as their differences, are what make this friendship work and sustain. Tasha and Bina lovingly call each other Non-Sexual Life Partners or NSLP.
Natasha Smith
Natasha Y. Smith, the Poised Provocateur, owner of Poised Affairs Event Planning and Management.
A retired Air Force veteran, she served almost 15 years before physical injuries ended her career as an electronic calibration technician in December 2017. In addition to her official duties, Natasha served as an IRS-certified military tax return preparer, an American Heart Association (AHA) certified military CPR instructor, and a National Organization for Victim Advocates (NOVA) certified military sexual assault victim advocate. It was during her time in the military that she discovered a passion for event planning as a member of various organizations and committees, earning herself a myriad of awards and recognitions.
Having survived sexual assault early in her military career, Natasha has and still battles not only her spinal physical limitations but mental health issues as well. Her pen name, Professor Poised, is a result of her significant mental and emotional healing over the years. Her goal is to promote the journey to a happier and healthier self through becoming your poised self. The process involves being purposeful in action, open-minded, in tune with self, steady in pursuits, and expecting great things daily.
As an active member and executive board seat holder at Alpha Gamma Xi Military Sorority, Inc., their mission of eradicating veteran women's homelessness, and supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence is paramount to this veteran woman. She is also a strong supporter of women entrepreneurs. She believes women have always been at the foundation of business development and it is time they flourish at the forefront of business ownership.
Presently, Natasha is pursuing her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and building her Poised brand. In her free time, you may catch her taking in a live band, spoken word, good food or simply lending an ear and offering words of encouragement. If you are lucky, you may even run into her on one of her many spontaneous travels.
Two of her favorite inspirational quotes are, “Don't go through life, grow through life” and “It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop!" Her current philosophy sums up where she is headed. Do-You-To-Ful! (Do you to the Fullest!)
Always Poised,
N.Y. Smith
Rabbina Banks
Rabbina Banks is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of B Ayesha Inc., the Parent Site to The BAye Hive Boutique, BLACK F.L.Y. Clothing, Bina Banks Designs, BAye Digital Marketing Agency & BAye Coaching Alliance.
A former U.S. Air Force Aircraft Fuel Systems Technician, Rabbina trained as a technician on A-10s, F-16s, F-15s, and F-22s. She was one of the first to train on the then F/A-22 in Aircraft Fuel Systems at Langley AFB, VA. Among her military medals and awards were the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal & Air Force Achievement Medal.
After surviving a stroke in June 2007, it became her lifelong goal to fulfill all of her dreams. In January 2013, her dream of owning her boutique finally came to fruition. Rabbina felt like the Chic Fashionistas of the world needed a place to shop for great deals that wouldn’t break the bank. She also wanted to empower women to believe in themselves and do the things that are their passion.
Rabbina lives with a chronic pain illness due to service-connected disabilities. She wants to be empowering and an example to those that suffer as she does. Her purpose is to advocate for and be the driving force for understanding and change. She is currently the Chief Information Officer for Social Butterflies Foundation, an organization that focuses on aiding lupus and fibromyalgia survivors. In 2018, Rabbina was ordained as a minister and completed Life Coaching Certification(s) in Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Happiness. She has an Associate Degree in Electronics Engineering and Bachelor's Degree in Metaphysical Science. She also received an Honorary Doctorate for her studies in Divinity.
Rabbina is a staunch advocate for women veterans that are homeless, displaced, and/or in need of resources (i.e. money to stop an eviction, pay past due bills, etc.). She’s able to further this advocacy by being a member of Alpha Gamma XI Sorority, Inc. During her tenure as the S.H.E.R.O. Program Director, she created and implemented processes and outreach that helped sustain the positive commitment she has to the women veteran community and the communities at large.
Rabbina is a business owner, graphic artist, electronics engineer, and the list goes on. She is multifaceted and multitalented.
Lastly, Rabbina is a best-selling author. Her collaboration with 22 other successful women is called Girl Power: Uncensored. The collaborative authors of this book tell their stories of triumph over trials. Visit, www.binaayesha.com/projects to learn more.
"Be A SHE Who Lives!!" SHE = Successful | Happy | Electrifying
XOXO,
~Bina Ayesha Banks
Dr. Tonya Johnson
Dr. Tonya Johnson is a United States Navy veteran of 10 years; 100% disabled. She is currently serving Veterans in the state of Maryland as a Disabled Outreach Program Specialist, supporting re-employment and training. While living in Virginia, Dr. Johnson had the unique opportunity in creating a non-profit educational program serving as the Executive Director that supports Veterans and their children that were stationed at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Va.
Dr. Johnson was influential in the development of the education program The Diamond University that’s sole goal is to strengthen the knowledge of the Leadership Team and the General Membership that will be beneficial to the management of AGXI Inc.
Dr. Johnson has been helpful with ensuring that the Sorors would be more successful in their respective positions with the creations of community service, MGLO co-operation, and non-profit connections that will assist in the additional success and will solidify AGXI Inc.'s, place in history.
Dr. Johnson presents our organization as a BUSINESS that will bring about an increase in this organization’s grant money approvals, and visibility in the Veteran and non-profit arena with the creation of Memorandum(s) of Understanding links to a shared mission. She will inspire equal parts of trust in the members of this premier organization, and that can be done only when our organization’s managers Lead by Example.
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