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Dr. Elisa English 06-25-2010 2:10:44 PM CST  Dr. Elisa English will be guest speaking Saturday, June 26th 11:00AM Lighthouse Outreach Ministry 715 Bellevue Ave. Please help us welcome her to our city! Pass this information along to friends and family!
DR. ELISA ENGLISH
"Beauty is a state of mind. Keep your mind
healthy and all else will fall in place!”
-- Dr. Elisa English
Dr. Elisa English knows all about mental strength and self-esteem. The New York native became a mother at the age of 18 and, after her boyfriend’s brutal murder, was left to raise her child alone. She was, in her own words, “a child trying to raise a child.”
She was forced to navigate the treacherous waters of womanhood – and motherhood -- with few if any role models. For the sake of her own survival and the survival of her son, she tapped into a reservoir of strength that she didn’t know she had. She had no other choice. “I found my way, oddly enough, on my own,” she says. “When people ask me who my role model was I often say myself.”
Dr. English wasn’t totally without allies. There was always the occasional friend or family member wishing her well -- but as far as someone to truly nurture her and play an active role in her emotional development, there was no such person. In fact, she says, most of the people in her world doomed her to a life of failure after she became pregnant. “They all thought I was done. They gave up on me.”
Determined not to be another nameless, faceless welfare statistic, Dr. English decided to use her experiences to help not only herself but other young women as well. She went on to earn a masters degree in Social Work from Columbia University and a Ph.D in Clinical Social Work. Those accomplishments gave her the formal credentials to do what, in her heart, she already knew she was destined to do.
Working as a clinical psychologist for the past 10 years, Dr. English, also known as the Provocative Doctor, has built a practice that targets issues confronting young women. Her aim is to help them find inner beauty, strength and confidence. “I think my experiences have helped me to be that friend to many young girls around the country and to my clients,” she says. “I focus on building young girls and women up in a way that they see their worth in society.”
Dr. English’s approach, though a bit unorthodox, is holistic and highly effective. “I do a lot of work around sensuality,” she explains. “As women, we really don’t tap into our inner beauty. We focus on our external beauty as a way to boost our self-confidence. You can have all the beauty in the world and be a very hurt individual internally.”
Through her company, PD Consultants and Clinical Services, Dr. English focuses on mental health, life coaching, and integrity testing. “The bigger issue for me is that people understand that the need to stay mentally healthy is extremely important,” she says. “Without that you really can’t function well and you will not find yourself in healthy relationships.”
Another division of her enterprise, Provocative Doctor, focuses on physical activity as a way of conquering fears and tapping into one’s inner strength. One of the most effective tools that she employs is a technique known as therapeutic movement, which includes alternative fitness methods and a wellness regimen that builds the body and the mind. In addition to yoga and pilates, Dr. English uses an array of ‘provocative movements’ including pole dancing, belly dancing, and exotic dancing.
Dr. English says her techniques help women to regain self-esteem that may have been lost during childhood or stolen by some tragic experience. “You need to find ways to get over a tragedy like what I experienced growing up in the 80s and 90s,” says Dr. English, recalling her drug and crime-ridden upbringing in New York. “All of it has made me stronger on one end but it has also been a way for me to channel my grief and my pain and to heal by helping others.”
Dr. English is the first to admit that her ‘provocative movement’ techniques are not easily grasped by some. “Pole dancing has been associated with a very erotic side of our society – mostly dealing with strippers and prostitutes,” she notes. “It’s been very difficult to break down that wall but I have seen a transformation in these women when it comes to their confidence and sensuality. After one ore or two sessions with us they feel liberated; they feel stronger. “
Dr. English says clients are encouraged to tap into their ‘erotic creature’ in order to transform themselves physically and mentally. She stresses the need for them to understand the difference between sensuality and sexuality. “To them Lil Kim and Nicki Menaj represent sensuality. What they don’t really understand is that sensuality and sexuality are two different things. You can look into someone’s eyes and see their sensuality. Sexuality is more overt.”
Dr. English says her goal is teach others what she had to learn the hard way. "Beauty is a state of mind,” she says. “How we look on the outside is really part and parcel of how well we feel on the inside both mentally and physically. The better you feel mentally, the more beautiful you look aesthetically. Keep your mind healthy and all else will fall in place.”
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ELOCIN 05-01-2010 11:44:26 AM CST  Hey Loyal Cafe International Customers & Friends,
Elocin- The Premier Plus Size boutique is hosting an event for the professional, sassy, classy and downright fabulous full-figure fashionistas! We want you to come meet Elocin team and enjoy a fabulous evening of live music and mingling all while having fun.
There is going to be a Big Beautiful Women Group Photo by Professional Photographers (each attendee will receive a picture)*
Be a part of a Video Shoot for the ELOCIN- A Plus Size Boutique Campaign *
Goody Bags 1st 25 women/LIVE Music / Best Dressed Plus Size Fashionista receives free photo shoot & $50 gift card for elocinfashions.com (restrictions apply)/
* BYOB* Food * Fun *Fabulous Fashions
Grown/Professional & Sexy Always
So set your calendar for the:
Big Beautiful Women Meet & Mingle
Cafe International
241 EAST FRONT STREET (TRENTON NJ)
Saturday June 12, 2010
7PM - 12:00AM
Admission
$10.00 in advance
$15.00 Door
10% of all proceeds will be donated to a local charity.
Don’t forget to invite your girlfriends!!!
Be Blessed,
Marketing Serves!
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ELOCIN elocinfashions.com 04-22-2010 9:09:47 AM CST  Elocin- A Plus Size Boutique The Premier Boutique for full-figure fashion loves Cafe International Orange Chicken! The service is awesome!
Jackie nkn@elocinfashions.com 04-22-2010 9:02:36 AM CST  Elocin- A Plus Size Boutique loves Cafe International's Orange Chicken!
Sharyse Porter 03-18-2010 10:09:19 AM CST  Young Adults for Eric E. Jackson for Mayor present: Speak Your Mind...Spoken Word Set
Saturday, March 20th from 7:00-9:30.
-Theme: UNITY...Working TOGETHER To Make A Difference
- Hosted By: Eric E. Jackson
- Price: $15.00 (includes food)
-5-7 Spoken Word Acts (including: Narubi Selah, Ya-Ya, Julez Speaks, Tyrone Gaskins and many more)
For tickets and additonal information, please contact Sharyse Porter at
(609) 815-4783 and/or email ericjacksonfortrenton@gmail.com.
Hope to see you there!!!!!
Marge Caldwell-Wilson margefortrenton@gmail.com 03-14-2010 10:37:07 AM CST Spent a great evening with friends on Friday march 12,2010. Entertainment was incredible as was the meatloaf.....
Jazzman 03-11-2010 8:32:25 AM CST  Grown folk, Good music and Great food. Cafe International has brought Jazz and adult fun back to Trenton in a mature and welcoming way. I see Mr. Jackson was in the house to show support. Good job Poet and Queen. Keep up the good work, the bar scene is played out.
Brenda aka "The Barbara" bjscott13@marykay.com 02-27-2010 7:06:54 PM CST Congrats Cafe International your food is amazing especially "The Barbara". I will get to an event because I am sure they are awesome too! Keep on keepin on you are appreciated at NJN!
TUP unknownnqueen@hotmail.com 01-20-2010 12:14:06 AM CST  If YOU like TRANE, MONK, MILES..GROVER WASHINGTON, THE JAZZ MESSENGERS, PHARAOH SANDERS, SONNY ROLLINS, etc. You don't want to miss this SHOW...STRAIT JAZZ * NO CHASER....JAZZ NITE 2010 @ CAFE INTERNATIONAL presents UMAR RAHEEM and NEW YORK CONNECTION....SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010, 8pm. SEE YOU THERE.
Wesley Little wasntez@yahoo.com 12-29-2009 10:53:33 AM CST The food was truley amazing. The atmosphere was great the music played soft the crowd was just right. Some enjoyed the Eagles game with closed captions, while others mingled with laughter and good conversations. This is what the people of trenton have been looking for a nice place to eat,socialize and feel safe. I rate my experience with Cafe International an A+.
The Unknown Poet & Queen unknownnqueen@hotmail.com 12-29-2009 12:26:22 AM CST  Ashee'and Bravo to Cafe International for the delicious food, good location and cozy atmosphere in downtown Trenton NJ.It is just a perfect fit for 'OASIS IN THE DESERT'. Thank-you Tony,Chazz,Will,CB and the rest of the crew for the love and the professional service. Queen and I are so pleased to be a part of the Positive Vibration.The WORDS,..the MUSIC,..the MAGIC. It is like an 'OASIS IN THE DESERT'.Hope to see ya'll @ CAFE INTERNATIONAL on Saturday January 9,2010, 8PM TO 12AM and every 2nd saturday of the month.The MiC will be Open for those who wish to share their Creative gifts.The HOST will be GRACIOUS,..the FOOD will be DELICIOUS,..the BAND will be SWINGING,..the POETS will be SHARP,..the MAGIC MAN will be AMAAAZING, and of course YOU will be in the house to make the VIBE just RIGHT.
Be Blessed,...The Unknown Poet & Queen
Shone 11-16-2009 4:13:15 PM CST WOW!! Hearing alot of great reviews... When will you guys be having another Pole dancing party. The one in March was fun and my friends have been asking about another one...
Eva Marie King, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-22-2009 8:23:13 PM CST  Peace Mr. Shadez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, "Café International Hip-Hop Dance Company and Hip-Hop Models. Thanks for the shout out my brother. Remember your portfolio shoot this Sunday, after the shoot we must have brunch at Café International. You are extremely talented, never look back, you will always prevail. Peace, Eva Marie King, MS p/k/a DJ Sister. Eva, MS – Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist and Volunteer Business Devleopment Mentor to Tony P. Weathers. "Trenton Makes It, The World Takes, Educated Minds Create." SouthSide Jamaica, Queens 4LIFE!
shadez tramar.parker@us.army.mil 10-22-2009 11:20:50 AM CST  wassup sista eva im just stopping by showing to cafe international
DJ Sister Eva, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-14-2009 8:18:04 AM CST  "You are killin' them out there" rockin' that official Café International tee shirt. Never give up on your dreams - you will achieve all of your positive and progressive goals.” Peace, Eva Marie King, MS p/k/a DJ Sister. Eva, MS – Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist, Performing Artist Mentor, Photographic and Video Intern and 33-year Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ/Emcee from SouthSide Jamaica Queens NYC. "Trenton Makes It, The World Takes, Educated Minds Create."
DJ Sister Eva, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-14-2009 8:05:43 AM CST  Thank you News 12 New Jersey for your excellent coverage of Trenton's own "Kilogram." "Big shout-out to Steve, thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to teach me about photojournalism." Peace, Eva Marie King, MS p/k/a DJ Sister. Eva, MS – Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist, Performing Artist Mentor, Photographic and Video Intern and 33-year Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ/Emcee from SouthSide Jamaica Queens NYC. "Trenton Makes It, The World Takes, Educated Minds Create."
DJ Sister Eva, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-11-2009 5:58:07 PM CST  Shout out to Monmouth County, New Jersey. Thanks so much for stopping by for a cup of coffee Mr. State Senator we appreciate your support. Peace, Eva Marie King, MS p/k/a DJ Sister. Eva, MS – Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist, Performing Artist Mentor, Photographic and Video Intern and 33-year Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ/Emcee from SouthSide Jamaica Queens NYC. "Trenton Makes It, The World Takes, Educated Minds Create."
DJ Sister Eva, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-11-2009 7:05:09 AM CST  "The first single selected for the debut "Café International Conscious Records" DVD/CD project is "Beauty Sleep. Young artist continue striving toward your goal and you will succeed." Peace, Eva Marie King, MS p/k/a DJ Sister. Eva, MS – Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist, Performing Artist Mentor, Photographic and Video Intern and 33-year Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ/Emcee from SouthSide Jamaica Queens NYC. "Trenton Makes It, The World Takes, Educated Minds Create."
DJ Sister Eva, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-11-2009 6:56:00 AM CST  (Revised message: see original posting 10-11-2009 4:54:25 AM CST)"Café International Conscious Records, Hip-Hop Models, Hip-Hop Dance Company, Media, Internship, Mentorship, and Volunteer Programs will be developed, owned and operated by at-risk youth who reside in Trenton, NJ under my mentorship and guidance.” Peace, Eva Marie King, MS p/k/a DJ Sister Eva, MS – Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist, Performing Artist Mentor, Photographic and Video Intern and 33-year Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ/Emcee from SourhSide Jamaica Queens NYC. "Trenton Makes It, The World Takes, Educated Minds Create!"
DJ Sister Eva, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-11-2009 4:54:25 AM CST  "Café International Conscious Records, Hip-Hop Models, Hip-Hop Dance Company, Media, Internship, Mentorship, and Volunteer Programs will be developed, owned and operated by at-risk who reside in Trenton, NJ under my mentorship and guidance.” Peace, Eva Marie King, MS p/k/a DJ Sister Eva, MS – Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist, Performing Artist Mentor, and Photographic and Video Intern. Trenton Makes It, The World Takes, Educated Minds Create!
DJ Sister Eva, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-09-2009 11:06:10 PM CST  Ghandi's Poetry Spot was again motivating and entertaining. Trenton Makes It, The World Takes It, Educated Minds Create. Peace, Eva Marie King, MS and Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist, Mentor and Photographic and Vidoe Intern, Cafe International-Downtown Trenton, New Jersey
DJ Sister Eva, MS CafeInternationalMentor@gmail.com 10-09-2009 8:08:34 PM CST  "Café International Internship and Mentoring Program is good for the community." Peace, Eva Marie King, MS Volunteer Media and Public Relations Specialist, Mentor and Photographic and Video Intern at Café International.
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