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About Yogi's Jewels
Yogi's Jewels is a non-profit organization, inspired by its creator Yolanda “Yogi” Starks White. Yogi's Jewels' purpose is to improve the lives of women by providing a road map to a fulfilling life. Since its inception, Yogi's Jewels has conducted seminars for teenage girls, instructing them on etiquette, relationships, health, and the importance of learning. The organization has also produced a series of self help books designed to nurture, support, and encourage women of all ages. Yogi's Jewels will continue its seminar training for women and will also continue to provide both written and audio/visual materials for its core audience. |
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Jewels Defined
“Jewels” used for our organization's purpose has two meanings. First a woman is a Jewel. Each woman is special in her own unique way and deserves to be treated as precious. A woman must also learn to see herself as valuable and precious. A jewel is also advice given to us that makes our lives easier and better (if we take it). Yogi's Jewels utilizes both of these meanings to achieve our mission.
Jewels Vision
We believe that everyone has a specific purpose and path in life. The challenge is discovering that purpose and path and having the courage and insight to follow that divine direction. Yogi's Jewels envisions creating a network of focused single-minded women intent on living a positive and productive life.
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Jewels Philosophy
Our philosophy is that you must first take an honest assessment of your life and earnestly make a commitment to positive change. You must then dedicate yourself to living a full, well-rounded, productive, and peaceful life. Through this journey you will reach your highest destiny and make a lasting contribution to your life and your world. Yogi's Jewels believes that this is accomplished only by having the proper tools which we endeavor to provide. We also believe that it is each person's moral obligation to help others and live and teach by example.
Jewels Mission and Goal
Our mission is to help women transform fantasies into dreams, dreams into goals, and goals into realities by encouraging, educating, and supporting women's journey toward their highest destinies. |
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In 2001, having an impeccable reputation for making things happen, Starks White created Yogi Starz Production Company, producing major television programs, radio shows, and special events. As a Producer, her career achievements read like a producer's “Who's Who”, and included working with award-winning producer Suzanne de Passé in revamping the NAACP Image Awards. The show achieved its highest rating ever, with Chris Tucker hosting and special tributes to Sidney Poitier, former President Bill Clinton, and Steve Harvey.
Starks White has produced Sinbad's Soul Beach Music Festivals and talent for the Radio Music Awards. Starks White has had the incredible opportunity to produce a gospel documentary with famed director Bill Duke. Starks White contributes to talent for the Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage. Starks White wrote and produced the stage adaptation of renowned author E. Lynn Harris' best selling novel, Not A Day Goes By.
In 2000, BET began producing specials utilizing renowned producers. Starks White worked diligently with award winning producers Pierre Cossette (of the Grammys), Dick Clark and Tall Pony Productions, in producing the best rated shows in BET history, such as BET 's 20 th Anniversary, BET NY Block Party and BET 's Walk of Fame - featuring Luther Vandross.
In 1999, Yolanda Starks White , Director Of Talent for Black Entertainment Television Networks, created and managed a Talent Department, which provides guests for all of its programming including, BET Live, 106 & Park, Rap City, and the Tavis Smiley Show.
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The Talent Department also provides services for its non-network departments including BET .com, Affiliated Marketing, and Sales and Advertising. Starks White also held national auditions and secured talent for BET Network shows. Once the talent was secured, she developed and implemented an on-air talent-training program.White gives workshops and seminars around the country.
In 1993, Yolanda Starks White , Executive Producer of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, was instrumental in the development of the Tom Joyner's nationally syndicated show. Starks White introduced J. Anthony Brown and Tavis Smiley onto the program.
The goal was to make Tom Joyner a household name by making sure that if it were important to the African American community, the Tom Joyner Show would be there to ‘represent'. Be it the Soul Train Awards, Essence Awards, Essence Festival, all four Sinbad Festivals, or behind the scenes of sitcoms including Martin, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Living Single, Bill Cosby's dressing room, concert tours, the 1996 Olympics, or even the White House, Starks White made certain the Tom Joyner Show was there. Starks White booked all celebrity guests for the TJMS, including Oprah, Maya Angelou, Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Johnnie Cochran, Susan Taylor, First Lady Hilary Clinton, Tipper and Vice President Al Gore, Emmitt Smith, Deion Sanders, and Magic Johnson, to name a few.
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Starks White then created the now popular ‘Sky Show' where the TJMS is seen before a live audience in cities around the country. The ‘Sky Show' is an event that includes live performances by bands and other special celebrity guests. Starks White went on to organize 2 live remote shows from South Africa, being the only media outlet to interview President Clinton, Bishop Tutu, and Zulu leader, Buthelezi, live. Starks White also produced the 1996 voter's registration tour.
In 1992, Yolanda Starks, Senior Publicist for Nedelander, Inc., provided publicity and promotions for concerts held at the Greek, Pantages, Wilshire, and Pacific Amphitheatre.
In 1990, Yolanda Starks White graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism.
Starks White has penned two fiction novels A Slice Of Life, Part I and Blessed Assurance , as well as the series of Jewels books, Jewels From My Daddy, That I'm Passing On To My Girlfriends, Jewels Your Mother Should Have Taught You, If Your Father Didn't, That You Should Just Know, and Pocket Size Jewels, How To Have An Honest And Healthy Self-Esteem. Currently Starks White gives workshops and seminars around the country.
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Yolanda Starks White is a renaissance woman, being one of the most sought out executives in the entertainment industry. She is called on to move mountains when they seem immovable.
In 2005, as Executive Producer of ABC Radio Network's Michael Baisden Show, she helped developed the nationally syndicated show. Within 9 months the extremely popular and very controversial show was number one in six of the top ten markets.
For the first time candid conversation was being discussed with a varied audience, topics ranging from child abuse, health and fitness, infidelity, real estate and money management to name a few. Starks White produced a heart-wrenching tribute to Luther Vandross broadcasting parts of his funeral live. After the horrific catastrophe of Hurricane Katrina, Starks White initiated a mini tour going to shelters and convention centers offering victims and listeners a platform to discuss the devastation. Starks White created the Lifestyle Transformation Project where deserving audience members received cash, a year of personal counseling and a trip to Brazil , to assist in rebuilding their lives. |
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you….RESULTS!!!! Ms. Rambo is undoubtedly one of the most energetic, productive, and reliable persons to have on a team. She is definitely the go- to person to get things done. Her positive attitude and charismatic personality make her a most treasured employee in various industries. Elexsis possesses attributes that cannot be measured by performance: Integrity, Honesty, and Respect.
As Associate Director of Yogi's Jewels, LLC's, Ms. Rambo is the backbone of the organization. She has been an integral part of the formation of the Jewels You Should Know Workshop . Her level of commitment is above reproach. She assisted in putting together the curriculum, schedule, format and lessons of the workshop. Her dedication to the participants is admirable. She not only teaches and counsel, but she
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also listens and shares her own life's experiences with the young women.
Elexsis' marketing, advertising, fundraising and expansion ideas have proven to be invaluable in the growth of the company. She has helped the workshop go from being a local community outreach program to a national revolutionary initiative. Her role as Life Coach goes beyond the written requirements and extends to her earnest desire to change the world one young woman at a time.
Ms. Rambo has excelled in several fields, including the corporate arena. She has served very successful tenures with the prestigious Dallas Anatole Hotel and Noir Brothers Restaurants, Inc. Currently, Ms. Rambo is making a difference through her work as a tutor for AVID & Motivating Minds. |
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Her experience and track record make her one of the most sought after consultants in the entertainment industry. She is frequently approached by industry professionals for counsel and advice.
Ms. Rambo is also a full time student at Northwood University seeking a Bachelor of Business degree.
Elexsis Rambo is able to juggle the responsibilities of being a College Student, Tutor and Life Coach while being a great mother to her 3 year old son, Alex. With her unyielding desire to achieve her goals, she is surely a legend in the making.
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Elexsis Rambo is a glowing example of what hard work, dedication, having a good work ethic and persistence can get
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