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Did someone say ‘Triple Threat’? Yes! We did while talking about  actor-artist-songwriter, Carlon Jeffery! The talented young star plays the role of Cameron Parks on Disney Channel’s  hit show “A.N.T. Farm.”

Not only  is he a dynamic actor but Carlon recently showed off his musical skills when he did a remake version of Will Smith’s popular “Summertime” on the “A.N.T. Farm” soundtrack from Walt Disney Records. And it doesn’t stop there for this 19 year old celeb on the rise.  Carlon Jeffery has  recently become  the fresh face of the new, hot clothing line, Focusd Apparel.

The  teen heartthrob has been featured in publications as  Popstar, Tiger Beat, BOP, J-14 just to name a few!

So many teens look up to you as inspiration to follow their dreams! How did you dive into your acting career at such an young age?

It started when I was about twelve years old. My family and I traveled to Florida to this huge competition for music, acting, fashion, etc. I entered the acting competition and took first place in a monologue. It was my first time reading a script. The judges of the competition thought I should pursue acting by coming to California to meet casting agents. So, I went and met casting agents for ANT Farm. I landed the show and then later moved from Ohio to California.

Acting isn’t your only talent that you posses, you’ve recently did a remake version of Will Smith’s popular “Summertime” on the “A.N.T. Farm” soundtrack. What do you love about music?

I love everything about music! The inspiration from a song, the stories… everything.

Where do you ultimately see your music career in the future?

Acting will always be my first love, but I do see my music taking off in the same direction. I’ve actually been in the studio working on my album these last few months.

It’s awesome that as a teen you love giving back to the community! Why is helping others a passion of yours?

I just have this passion of wanting to help out and do more. I think it’s because so many people have helped me get to where I am today. There should be a drive in everyone to help someone else advance in life.

We’re excited to see you continue to achieve all your goals! What projects can we expect from you in the near future?

Yes, I’m working on a few projects. I’m the lead actor in a few upcoming films that I can’t talk about or give the name of the project yet, but continue to follow me for updates. Fans can follow me on Twitter @carlonjeffery. I don’t have a Facebook yet. I’ve been told that there are a few out there, but it’s not me. I will be announcing on Twitter about the launch of my website with all my official social sites.

We are all about teen empowerment, What does EMPOWERMENT mean to you & what advice would you give teens to be comfortable in their skin?

To me empowerment means using tools that enhance, motivate, and improve your life that brings about human development. Be confident and stand up for what you believe in and what you want to do in life. Be comfortable being you and love who you are.

Being an young actor & musician you are constantly juggling responsibilities that can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. How do you regroup and motivate yourself when you’re feeling a little defeated?

When I need to regroup, I stop what I’m doing and go sit in my backyard, close my eyes and reflect on positive things and not so much the negative. This help me a lot.

Fun Faves! Shoe shopping. Fave Song? Harlem Shake. Fave Food? Shrimp or Lobster. Celeb Crush?Stacey Dash. Date Spot? Crave! It’s 24 hour food spot for a lot of teens.

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“Believe in yourself. When the world turns its back on you. Still believe.” -Angela Simmons

“Stay inspired. Hang around people who constantly feed you inspiration. Don’t be afraid to learn.” -Angela Simmons

“Don’t be afraid to learn a thing or two from people. Leave room to learn. You don’t know everything.” -Angela Simmons

“Don’t be so serious today that you forget to smile and laugh.” -Angela Simmons

If you ask me who I am, I will tell you that I am Tiffany, my parents’ daughter, native of Albany, GA. If you ask me what kind of person I am, I will tell you that I’m fun-loving, sometimes silly, passionate, ambitious, loyal, and a lot of other things. If you ask me what I would consider to be a huge compliment from someone who knows me, it would be that they consider me to be a good person who treats everyone with kindness and respect. When trying to figure out how a person defines themselves, these are the type of questions that you ask. From my answers, I hope you can see that I define myself by the way that I act, the way that I treat people, and the people and experiences that have contributed to the woman that I have become. In short, I define myself by my character, and because that’s how I define myself, it’s also how I define other people.

There are people in this world who define themselves by the amount of money they have, the things that they own, or the level of success that they have achieved. There are several problems with this line of thinking. The first problem is that defining yourself by exterior things is that those things can be taken away, so if you lose your money, your job, or your materials, you lose who you are. The second problem is that it lets you off the hook for being responsible for your actions. If all it takes to make you a good person is for you to obtain success and money, then it doesn’t matter how you acted along the way. That’s the wrong line of thinking. The final (and biggest) problem that I have with the idea of defining one’s self by exterior factors is that you will define others the same way. That means that you will think less of those who have less. It also means that you will think less of yourself when comparing yourself to someone who has more. That ain’t cool.

Define yourself by things like the way that you treat people and how you act in the face of adversity. That’s much more important than how much money you have. It is a personal goal of mine to have a positive effect on every person that I encounter. I think that the way to do this is to try to be a positive person who defines myself by positive character traits. Being kind, humble, and caring will have a heavier impact on the world than wearing the most popular brands. I want people to see the good in me, and I want to see the good in people…not the good on them. That’s why I define myself by my character. I hope you will, too.

-Tiffany Vicks

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What’s the difference between liquid foundation and powder? How important are good makeup brushes? What is a lip stain? Makeup can be very confusing but you ladies will have your entire life to explore all the many products and tools out there. Here are a few suggestions on stepping into the vast world of beauty:

-Expensive does not always mean better. The makeup counters in department stores and major retailers like Sephora and Ulta can be tempting with their funky packaging and creative names, but many of beauty’s best makeup products are classics that can be purchased at your local drugstore. Feel free to match that one-of-a-kind turquoise eye shadow that was $25 you just had to purchase with a $1 eyeliner and $3 mascara. At no point should your makeup look break your pockets because the most important part of it was free: your natural beauty.

-Make sure to always start and finish a look with a clean face. Many of us often are using makeup to cover minor imperfections like a small pimple of acne scar. That’s fine, as long as we’re not making the problem worse in the meantime. Washing and moisturizing your face before applying makeup is providing you, the artist, with a new canvas. It is even more important to thoroughly wash your face when you are done rocking your look. This helps prevent future breakouts and gives your skin a chance to breathe. If you’re lazy like me, keep some of those makeup removing cloths right beside the bed to use before you snooze.

-Experiment in your free time, not when headed out the door. If you try it out beforehand, you might discover that robin’s egg blue eyeliner and purple lipstick might be a little too much for 4th period Biology. Makeup is meant to be fun and creative, but should also be appropriate. Testing your makeup also will help you develop a simple, quick everyday look. Note: For special occasions like Prom or the Homecoming dance use a professional at a makeup station to achieve your desired, fabulous look.

-Less will always be more. Owner of Lamik Cosmetics, Kim Roxie, chose the tagline “Where beauty is enhanced, not applied.” to describe her line and I love it. Ladies, we should not be applying tons of makeup to our faces covering natural beauty to create a look where our own family and friends can’t recognize us. Your look should simply say “This is me, just refreshed and fun.”

Your most important beauty asset will always be your smile. If your inner beauty is not shining through people will only see a painted canvas, not your masterpiece!

- Demi L. Motley

Hmm it might seem a little difficult to save when spending comes second nature to you but it’s not as hard as it seems. Check it out…

Non-Negotiables- Not only in dating you should have your non-negotiables but in finances too! Now, when you first receive your check you should have a list with the breakdowns of departments you need to pay. For example it can be easy Your list can be…1. Tithes 2. Savings. 3. Phone Bill. Now you know that every month that these are your non-negotiables. No matter what, these items need to be paid. From here you can base your budget of what you need.

Time to Take Inventory!- Yeah,yeah you might be what we would call a “Repeat Offender.” The one who goes out and buys 5 more items that almost look identical to the ones you have in you r closet. No one’s pointing fingers because I stand here GUILTY. But you would be surprised how much money you would save if you take inventory before going shopping. There is nothing worse than wasting money on replicas.

No Impulse Buys- So every time you head out to the stores set a plan before you head out the door. If you just need to buy a pair of jeans or a cd, that is what you should come back with. Or even if you give yourself a total amount that you’re going to spend, stick to the amount. This way you can have the freedom to buy what you want to and even indulge in that sale but still stick to the amount you want to spend. Trust me, the best feeling is going out shopping and coming back knowing you stuck to your budget and bought something you wanted! Score!

Happy Weekend loves!

Morning beautiful girls!

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