NOVEMBER 2019 | ISSUE 35
Amanda De Leon Women’s Networking In Photography Fall Fashion, Fitness & Food Disney’s Fantasy Cruise
Power Tour 2019
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Karissa Hagemeister Editor In Chief Arnette German Feature Editor Sara Robillard Graphic Designer & Content Contributor Xiomara Montalvo Content Contributor & Graphic Designer ABOUT BEAUTIFUL Beautiful magazine has always been a dream of mine, something that I knew would come eventually. I just cannot believe it is already here! Beautiful is a collection of art and illustrations, depicting inner and outer beauty. It is stories, it is real, it is life. It is pure beauty. Beautiful is fashion, health, beauty tips, encouragement, life, art and truth. Beautiful is about you, your story, your life, your love, your pain and your fears. Beautiful is about us, our stories, our journeys, adventures and our moments of life that have been crafted specially to share with you. I want you, the reader, to feel safe reading Beautiful. I want you to feel like you are a part of the stories, the adventures and the passion that each one of the editors, writers and photographers bring to you. I want you to feel empowered, encouraged and excited about your beautiful journey in this life. Most of all, I want Beautiful to be the spark that makes a change in your life. Not a change for good or a change for the better, but a change for the BEST! Share the magazine with those that need a little extra beauty in their life. Life is beautiful. You are beautiful. That is what Beautiful is all about. www.beautifulndauntless.com PODCASTS: If you love to listen to podcasts, you have to check out our new podcast station. It is available here: iTunes Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ beautiful-dauntlesss-podcast/id1453936323 Google Play Podcast: https://play.google.com/music/ listen?u=0#/ps/I2dnkg2572v4xdggrh4bvwwzmmy PATREON: Patreon is a site that allows creators to express their talents and others can contribute to their projects. You can now sponsor us with a one time or a monthly contribution. We have 3 tiers that give you rewards in return. All proceeds are given to our creators. Contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/karissahagemeister
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table of CONTENTS
BEAUTIFUL
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November 2019
04 Letter from the Editor 06 Meet the Staff
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08 Fall Fashion 12 Feature Story Happy Gratefulween
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22 Proverbs 31 26 Beautiful Fitness
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30 Beautiful HighLight Amanda De Leon
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34 Honeymooners 62 We Are Messengers
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letter from the EDITOR
Hello Beautiful,
It seems we are approaching the end of another year. These last few months are always my favorite but I am not quite sure why. It must be the chill in the air, the leaves falling and excitement of the holidays being right around the corner. It could be the feeling of being Grateful for all that has happened in the year, for the things I have made it through, the gifts God has given me and for being alive another day to enjoy them. It could be that I am Grateful for the new year approaching. Each new year is fun for me because I give myself so many goals and aspirations. I love working towards them and seeing them come to fruition. Truthfully, it is all of these things. I do get this long-winded urge of gratefulness that is often accompanied with joy, as the year comes to an end. I know that life is not awesome for everyone at this time, and I have been in that place myself. One thing I learned from that very long season is that finding things to be grateful for will be the key to helping you get out of that place. Be grateful these last few months of the year. You may surprise yourself by what follows. Love you all and thank you for making Beautiful & Dauntless a part of your life! Bring Beautiful Back. #bringingbeautifulback XOXO,
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meet the BEAUTIFUL & DAUNTLESS STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF, beautiful
Karissa Hagemeister-Irani is on a life long journey to share love, beauty and truth with the world. She enjoys modeling, acting and singing. She has her own fashion line and in July of 2016, Karissa published her first book. Her future plans are to revamp the fashion & entertainment industry with the love, truth and beauty through both her fashion business and Beautiful & Dauntless magazine. Editor-in-Chief of the Dauntless section of the magazine, Arman Irani, married Karissa in June of 2019.
EDITOR IN CHIEF, dauntless
Arman Irani is just another fellow human. He’s admittedly a little bit nerdy. How nerdy? Well, he just received a Bachelors degree in Nanotechnology. Arman loves working out, cooking healthy, dressing up, traveling and he’s also a bit of a gamer. He has no qualms with moving in faith to new destinations and embarking on new adventures in life (as the phrase goes, you only live once!). When it comes down to it, Arman believes life is short and hopes that you become inspired and believe in yourself to do the things that you want in this life and follow your calling.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR
Sara Robillard spent the first part of her life growing up in New England, and about a decade ago, she found herself transplanted to Central Florida. Sara is currently working in a full-time marketing position, as well as attending college as a part-time student to earn a degree in graphic design. She has been working in graphic art professionally for over five years (unprofessionally for almost a decade) and truly enjoys creating and telling stories.
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When she’s not working or doing homework, Sara is either doing something artsy, enjoying the outdoors, traveling, reading, writing or lounging with her cat, Ruxin.
FEATURE EDITOR
Arnette German is a native of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina. She took her leap of faith and finally decided to yield to her passion for fashion by enrolling in the online Graduate Program of Fashion Journalism at Academy Art University in San Francisco, California. No stranger to the stage, Arnette is a member of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, Florida. Presently calling Bradenton, Florida home, Arnette spends her free time either volunteering at her local church and spending time with friends and family, especially her best friend. Arnette is a foodie and a lover of nature and the arts. Life is definitely, in some shape or form and fashion, being lived to the fullest.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER & CONTENT CONTRIBUTOR
Xiomara Montalvo is a 21 year old graphic designer and visual artist that lives and breathes all things artistic. She has lived in Florida half of her life but is originally from Michigan. Xiomara has a Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design from Southeastern University with a concentration in Digital Imaging. Visual Storytelling has always been a passion of hers. To be able to bring life to the imagination is what motivates her to design. When Xiomara is not working, she loves to read, write, draw, paint, and play video game. She personally believes that we were all created to create.
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feature STORY
Happy Gratefulween! By: Arnette German
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Hello my loves and beauties! Happy Gratefulween! Yes, as we pass through the month of scary goblins, tear jerking and panicked filled haunted houses, an unlimited supply of candy corn, “bone dry” skeletons, chainsaws and so much more- Beautiful and Dauntless is Bringing Beautiful Back with an interesting twist by saying, “Thank You,” as we aproach November and Thanksgiving. I mean, why wait? Why let tradition or the norm dictate when to vocalize your gratitude? Gratefulness is like music-it has its own customized and distinct rhythm and sound...syncopated cadences, melodic harmonies, frequency, tones and notes that is quickly recognizable like a popular song on the charts...when sheer gratitude has been encountered. There is no faking it! There is no fabricating it! Gratefulness is authentic...like faith and love...your actions speaks louder than your words. Either you’re grateful or not. Either you’re appreciative of and valued the act(s) rendered unto you or-you don’t. It’s that simple. It’s that black and white...no gray...no in between. Gratitude is alive and moving-not dormant and dead! If were to ask you, “How often in a day, week or month...well...period do you say thank you?” How quickly are you able to respond? I know this inquiry is probably taking you aback. But, I mean, you might as well allow this question to “frighten” you somewhat for “tradition” sake. But, really...how often do you hear yourself saying thank you? Or, is the real question at hand, how often do you not say it? Honestly, which one is easier to answer? Would your answer be an answer poised with a sense of pride because you still execute and implement the home training you received in your adolescent years or will your reply be dressed in a little embarrassment or disappointment because somewhere along the way somethings were... forsaken? 14
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Well, for this Gratefulween, if your costume is crafted out of embarrassment coordinated with a self-check and the desire to alter how to respond accordingly to acts regardless of how small or big rendered unto to you... you’re okay. Boo! Have no fear! You’re in a good spot because conviction is the indicator that principles, morals, character, integrity and your moral compass are all still in tack! Essentially, the main component is your heart. And your heart...having one...and operating from one...is the “mind” that brings to your awareness the appropriate response or act to give in accordance to the acts received by you. It is also your heart that determines the amount and teaches you the correct amount of value to place on acts as well. Think back on how good you felt for one, acknowledging something as small as picking up a dropped item for them...without you knowing them or sacrificing time for one in need for an issue that was small in definition in your mind but was drastic and monumental to them...that feeling felt... is Gratefulness. Gratefulness is best described as the excitement felt as a kid wearing the costume you really wanted that you ever so proudly wore for Trick-or-Treating! The fact that your parents not only listened to your request but more so honored it...oh wee! That mere happiness and sense of appreciation was easily detected by your parents...but it was the thank you that sealed the deal! So today, my loves and beauties, don’t rob yourself or others from missing out on the emotions attached to gift of appreciation...the sense of value for the belief of gratitude. Let others experience and embrace the intrinsic value from feeling like, who they are, what they do, can offer and did...has meaning! Spread Gratefulness this Gratefulween! Thank you!
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Celebrating
OurLives By: Xiomara Eve Montalvo
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About a week ago, I went out on a Girl’s Day trip with some friends and my little sister to an amusement park. I insisted on getting buttons to commemorate our day. The button was a “I am celebrating...” button where you can fill in the blank with an anniversary or baby’s first visit. In the spur of the moment, I told the Guest Service person to write down that we were celebrating our lives. The Guest Service person was taken by surprise and throughout the day other employees of the amusement park were also taken by surprise. Whenever people asked us the reason behind our button we told them that life is too short to not be celebrating and being grateful for the moments we are living in the present. In the air and spirit of being grateful, when was the last time you were thankful for being alive? Sometimes we wake up in the rush and routine of everyday life, getting ready for work, and completing everything on our daily to-do list that we forget to be thankful for the simple things. Everyday that you wake up is a gift. If your eyes are working, even if you wear glasses, that is a blessing. Do you still have both of your legs? That is another thing to be thankful for. If you have both of your parents involved in your life. If you have little siblings that pester the living daylights out of you. If you have a beating heart in your chest. This is the miracle of life. This is the miracle behind being the special creation of God that we are. Can we take moment and just be thankful for any aspect of our lives that possibly someone out there, on this planet, does not happen to be as fortunate as we are? Our lives are worth celebrating and being thankful for so Thank you for being Alive.
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beautiful PROVERBS 31
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The Reward of the Grateful by Karissa Hagemeister-Irani This month’s article we are going to do something a little differently. Instead of focusing on a single verse, we are going to look at the whole section of Proverbs 31 that is geared towards the Proverbs 31 woman. You see, the life of one who is grateful is going to look a lot different than the rest of the world, that all too soon forgets to be grateful and thankful in all things. Proverbs 31 never directly states that the Proverbs 31 woman was grateful but we can tell by the way that she lived her life that she was constantly thankful and did not take any part of her life for granted. Those that are ungrateful will take anything and everyone for granted. They enjoyed the first few years with their spouse, but now, they are no longer in love with them and need someone new. They really liked that lasagna that Grandma made last night, but they do not care to eat leftovers, they need something new to eat. They are always looking for something new, searching for something that can satisfy them. But that search can only be made complete when we find Jesus and become thankful for all he has done and learn to live a life of thankfulness, no matter what the situation brings forth. We know that the Proverbs 31 woman was grateful for her family. Instead of neglecting their needs and trying to fulfill her own insatiable desires, she looked out for them ahead of time, making sure they had warm coats for the winter (verse 21, 27). We also see that her children bless her. If she was not thankful for them and if she did not see them as a gift from God, they would not be blessing her. They would be trying to run away (verse 28). We also see in verse 11 that her husband fully trusts her and she does him good all the days of their life. Once again, she was grateful for her husband and content in their marriage. She was not out looking for another but investing in the gift that God had already given her in the marriage she had. The Proverbs 31 woman was also grateful for her skills and for her ability to contribute. She did not complain about wanting the skills of a musician, instead she honed in on the skills of sewing and profited from them. She did not complain about having to make things to sell a.k.a. working, instead she went about her work diligently and was pleased by what profit came from it (verses 18, 19 and 24). Not only does she sell what she makes but she gives some of it away to those who are in need and does so joyfully (verse 20). One who is not grateful cannot give things away and be happy about it. There is so much more that we can pull from Proverbs 31 to see that she really was grateful but instead, I think we should take a moment and write down some things that we are grateful for in our own lives. Once you are done, put that list somewhere that you will look often, whether that is the mirror or the fridge and remember to read through it every time you see it.
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I am grateful for you. Thank you for taking the time to read the words that come from my heart.
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Photographer:
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Model, Makeup, Hair and Wardrobe by Amanda De Leon Growing up in such a diverse place, it’s hard not to appreciate the beauty in other cultures and love what is different. Originally I am from Kailua Kona, Hawai’i and currently living in Phoenix, Arizona. At heart I am a super budget-friendly girl who’s passionate about international backpacking trips, couponing, eating yummy foods, mermaids, thrifting, modeling, donuts, Lady Gaga, crafting, hard ciders, and all things SEPHORA. Consistently striving to help empower, support and change the notion of what the archetypal ‘model’ should look like. Continuing to spread the word about pinups of color, plus sizes, and ethnically-diverse/marginalized groups is very important to me. I have founded professional women’s groups in 4 states and I am bringing together the photography and modeling community. Dedicating my time and efforts to help change the standardization of what a woman in the industry is assumed to be. I will continue fighting for all the women who feel underrepresented in the community. Embracing diversity and cultural differences and always empowering other women of all fields, backgrounds, sizes, ages, shapes and heights. Women’s Networking in Photography Phoenix was established to bring women together to empower and help change the idea of what a model or photographer in our industry looks like. So far, there are over 2000 members in our 4 women’s groups dedicating time and efforts to help change the standardization of what a model and photographer is known to be. Our community works hard to create opportunities for women: those who feel they are underrepresented in the community as well as embracing diversity, cultural fluidity and women of all sizes. The purpose is networking, supporting, empowering and uplifting women in our industry. It’s a place where we can mentor each other, share successes, failures and the work we are proud of. We help each other succeed, collaborate and support the dreams of our fellow women in the industry. Women’s Networking in Photography host workshops, collaborations, gather women for meet ups, networking events, and other get togethers. So blessed and appreciative of the sisterhood that we have created and the works we produce together. Grateful to have met these amazing women! Cover Photo and Photo on Page 27 by Photographer: Joy Ludwig Instagram.com/joy_ludwig_photography www.joyludwigphotography.com
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Ahoy Matey and Sea Lovers! We got to take our actual Honeymoon on the Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Fantasy. Boy was it fantastic! It was both of our first Disney Cruise and Karissa’s first cruise ever. Thanks to Disney’s keen eye for safety and care for their guests, we were rerouted from our original destination. We had planned to go to the Eastern Carribean, but due to two hurricanes forming in the water, we were sent to the Western Carribean instead.
We got to stop at Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman Islands; Falmouth, Jamaica and Castaway Cay. Below we will both share our thoughts on three main aspects of the cruise: food, locations and overall experience. 1. What was your favorite meal on board Disney Fantasy?
Arman - My favorite meal occured on Pirate Night. They served me lamb with whipped and mashed parsnip, and a delectable sauce. The theming of the restaurant at Animator’s Palate was awesome, but the food from the Enchanted Garden was the best in my opinion. It looked and tasted the freshest.
Karissa - I don’t know that I had a favorite meal. I had a bunch of different foods that I really enjoyed the whole time I was on the ship. I loved ordering Mickey Bars to the room, and the cheese platter. I loved that they made gluten free donuts, muffins, bagels, pizza, and chicken tenders. I have not had donuts in years so that was exciting for me. I actually don’t have a meal that stood out to me from all the others but I was super pleased that they could make almost any regular meal gluten free for me.
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2. What was your favorite location that Disney Fantasy docked at?
Arman - Castaway Cay! It was breathtaking, there was no other cruise ships and no one was trying to sell us anything. Plus, did I mention, they have an ADULT ONLY beach!! Woohoo!! Food was provided and we got to run the 5K in the morning. I enjoyed being on our own exclusive island.
Karissa - Castaway Cay was definitely my favorite stop as well. It was so beautiful. The water was crystal clear and you could walk out in it for quite a ways and the water would still be at your knees. It was relaxing and so much fun. We did not schedule anything for that day but we honestly did not even need to.
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3. What was your favorite thing overall about the cruise?
Arman - Being spoiled with room service, an on board movie theater, beautiful days at sea and an awesome fireworks display. Plus, all the food you could have ever wanted or dreamed of, Disney style. And being able to watch any Disney movie in our room.
Karissa - I loved that it was Disney everywhere. I am a HUGE Disney fan! I also really enjoyed and needed a break from all things social media and life. It was great to disconnect from the world and just float along in the sea where everyone was catering to me. I felt very spoiled and it was a great feeling. Compared to other cruise lines, DCL goes above and beyond in regards to appearance, themes, and service. From the themes, I felt like I was at the Disney Parks and it seemed like everyone else was enjoying the boat the same way. Other cruise lines are just a bunch of people getting drunk with no themes or nothing tying it all together. There is no Disney Magic touch on other cruise lines. We would definitely recommend DCL for a Honeymoon, Anniversary or any vacation, whether you have kids or not. There is something for everyone ALL the time. It was absolutely amazing and we will be going on another one. Be sure to check out our youtube channel regularly this month because we will be dropping multiple short videos from our trip.
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An Apple A Day
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Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a mixing bowl and set aside. Beat white sugar and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until incorporated; add vanilla extract and stir until incorporated. Combine flour and baking powder together in another bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture. Mix milk into batter until smooth. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Next add half the apples and half the brown sugar cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat/push apple mixture into batter. Pour the remaining batter over apple layer; top with remaining apples and add more brown sugar/cinnamon mixture. Lightly pat/push apples into batter; swirl brown sugar mixture through apples using a finger or spoon. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. 45
KITCHEN Prepbae’s Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 pieces of Mahi (fresh or frozen) 4 pieces of GF Bread 1 Tomato
1 Cucumber
2 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise 2 Leafs of Romaine Lettuce
Spices to Taste: salt, pepper, cayenne, garlic Directions: Apply desired spices to fresh or frozen Mahi, and then place them in a large skillet. Turn the heat on Medium and allow them to cook for about 7 minutes on both sides. Once they are done cooking, apply the mayo to the bread and add the lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes. Place the cooked Mahi on top and enjoy.
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JOB
Remand Grateful By: Arman Irani
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Hey Dauntless Men, I pray that these articles are making an impact on your life and helping shape you into a better man. God is a good and righteous individual and I’m thankful and grateful that he retrieved me from the pits of Sheol. I pray that no matter what you may be facing in your own individual lives that you are able to understand the Truth of the Bible and the messages God wants to share with you as you read his book and learn about his son Jesus.
This month’s Dauntless man is Job and the message is of Gratefulness. When is the last time you felt Grateful about a situation: maybe you were close to death or maybe you were just given another opportunity to do something kind? I highly recommend you read the story of Job for yourself, but I will highlight some of the things that stand out to me. “There was a man named Job who lived in an area called Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil. He had seven sons and three daughters. He owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 teams of oxen, and 500 female donkeys. He also had many servants. He was, in fact, the richest person in that entire area,” (Job 1:2-3). They would throw big parties that lasted for days and after the parties Job would wake up early and cleanse his children in case they sinned in their hearts against the Lord. The Lord was pleased with his creation Job and had put a hedge of protection around him and helped him grow on the earthly plane. The devil however did not like that the Lord was bragging about how awesome Job was and told God that the only reason he praised and worshipped you is because you have kept him protected.. “‘All right, you may test him,’ the Lord said to Satan. ‘Do whatever you want with everything he possesses, but don’t harm him physically.’ So Satan left the Lord’s presence,” (Job 1: 12).
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Just like that terrible news came upon Job all of his riches, children, cattle etc all gone in one fell swoop over night by various “natural” ways. “‘I came naked from my mother’s womb, and I will be naked when I leave. The Lord gave me what I had, and the Lord has taken it away. Praise the name of the Lord!’ In all of this, Job did not sin by blaming God,” (Job 1: 21-22). Talk about being grateful, even though he lost all of his possessions in one fell swoop, he still managed to praise the Lord. How many of us would have been able to do the same? In life we face a lot of difficulties and trials. Even at the slightest upset, we want to throw in the towel. We begin to ask God why he allowed this or that to happen. How often do we take it as an opportunity to thank God and be grateful for the things we still have? Job was tested again, this time with his health, and still he praised the name of the Lord. Even his wife said to curse God and die! Job continued to put the devil to shame and praised the name of the Almighty God no matter what had been taken from him financially, or even after his health was messed up. I learned a lot by reading this story I urge you to take the time out of your day to read it as well and see how God uses it to speak to you. I know whenever I am going through a tough time and begin to be spiritually bothered, I remember to be Grateful from the past darkness that God has led me out of. I also know each day is a new day and a new battle. But having a heart that seeks to please Abba and maintaining faith that there are greater things in store for us is what keeps me going. Thank God for his Holy Spirit & all the things that he does.
May all who read this be blessed. May God’s blessings shine down on your lives and help you see the reality and Truth of your situations. May the Shepherd lead you to greener pastures in Jesus name I pray amen! Stay Dauntless!
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WE ARE
MESSENGERS POWER TOUR 2019
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We Are Messengers Band Members:
Darren Mulligan - Lead Vocal/Guitar Kyle Willams - guitar, keys, vox
Drake Kennedy - bass, synth, vox Drew Kerxton - drums
others in.Holiness involves loving everyone else.” Drew’s favorite is Job. He lost everything and still pointed back to God. As a believer our natural tendencies is to ask God why that happened. There has to be a bigger picture to this.
Darren is from Ireland, but they all stay in Nashville, except Drake who stays in
Drake likes Daniel because, “he stood up to fear and I want to do that. Also he was very disciplined. He was able to live off from vegetables and water. I would like to be able to do that too.”
The point of the Power Tour:
Kyle likes King David. He was a man after God’s own heart.
Where is home base?
Atlanta.
It’s okay not to be okay but you can’t stay there. You have to realize the power of the Holy Spirit and what he can do in your life to bring you to a better place. Where did the name We Are Messengers come from?
We wanted a name that was not tied to a human. We wanted it to be about a group of people that wanted to shake things up. We are messengers, thats what we are. What is your favorite Bible Character?
Darren loves the prophet Elijah because he was fierce but not popular. “I relate to that, I am not the most tender. God kind of uses me like a sledgehammer. We live in an age of grace and mercy. We should use the kindness of God to draw
What advice would you give your younger self?
Darren- “Take it easy on yourself. Don’t be too hard on yourself and take your time. Love the simple things. It’s okay to be a kid. You don’t have to act serious. You be you. Really enjoy spending time with your mom and dad. You’ll have enough time for kissing girls and all that stuff later.” Drake- there is no reason to grow up too fast. Great Points to Take Away from the Concert: “Just because you are free doesn’t mean you need to shout somebody down and you need to stop being so offended.” “Let us be a country that honors people again.” (Darren).
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Hello Dauntless, Hope you guys are doing well this month in your walk with Jesus. I’ve started working with a health and wellness company where my true passion resides. And I’m no longer in car sales… sorry if you were looking for a new whip. But I still have the connects if you need one. All I can say is, start taking care of your own health before you have to have someone else tell you that you need too. I think one of the facets of being a Dauntless Gent is knowing how to take care of your health, how you cook and what you eat are also super important. In life, when companies are trying to always push quantity, always remember to invest wisely and put Quality 1st over quantity. May you men have a blessed month. “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” (3 John 1:2 NIV). Be Dauntless, Be Strong, Stay Humble. “May the Lord bless you and keep you. May he make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn his face towards you and give peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26). Stay Dauntless Strong! Peace out,
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DAUN LESS Arman Irani Editor In Chief
Karissa Hagemeister Assistant Editor
Sara Robillard Graphic Designer & Content Contributor
ABOUT DAUNTLESS BE A TRUTH SEEKER IN THESE TIMES OF DARKNESS. BE WHO YOU WERE CREATED TO BE. LIVE IN FAITH. BE BLESSED IN LOVE. FOLLOW THE PATH OF PEACE. BE DAUNTLESS. - ARMAN IRANI -
The second half of this magazine is now being taken over by guys, for guys. In May 2017, after receiving much feedback from males asking for more content geared towards them, our wheels started turning. We came up with the idea of having the dual magazine. Below are a few of the reasons as to why Dauntless is now the name of the second half of our e-mag. So, gentlemen, as you are reading, think of yourself in these terms: “Dauntless means, ‘I am BOLD, COURAGEOUS, and GALLANT. Which trumps all other choices. IMHO.” Larry “Dauntless for sure. Dauntless means, ‘Showing FEARLESSNESS and DETERMINATION.’ That is how I would like to be defined.” Arman PODCASTS: If you love to listen to podcasts, you have to check out our new podcast station. It is available here: iTunes Podcast: https:// itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/beautifuldauntlesss-podcast/id1453936323 Google Play Podcast: https://play. google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/ I2dnkg2572v4xdggrh4bvwwzmmy PATREON: Patreon is a site that allows creators to express their talents and others can contribute to their projects. You can now sponsor us with a one time or a monthly contribution. We have 3 tiers that give you rewards in return. All proceeds are given to our creators. Contribute here: https://www.patreon.com/karissahagemeister
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46 Bae’s Kitchen
48 Job Remand Grateful 52 Dauntless Fitness 62
54 We Are Messengers
58 Letter from the Editor 62 Dauntless
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