Surrounding Myself with Success

Tomorrow I am going to help the Indianapolis Black Expo Pageant Queens get ready for their upcoming big day. I feel like it is always nice to have a person that can lead you in the right direction when you do not see a direct path. Sometimes it is the experience in itself that molds the person to be who they are today. As Miss Black Indiana USA 2011 you meet people everyday that are either with you and hope for your everlasting success or those that are with you for their own success. 

This is what makes a person great and lives up to their fullest potential. I have learn on a daily basis the people that are truly behind me every step of the way and those that are only in my life to benefit themselves in some way. It is my goal to be myself through any situation. With all I have been through I am blessed to be where I am today and I am elated of each positive influence that I have come in contact with. 

Now I am still revolving myself around successful people that believe in me but people that have maturated into healthy living and professional relationships. These are the kind of people that influence my life and that portray positivity. Once I feel that the relationship is not worthy or it will never expand I Let Go and Let God. 

Words of Encouragement Surround yourself with people that are uplifting and successful, this will only motivate and inspire you to do the same. 

Best Wishes, 

Demitrea Kelley 

Miss Black Indiana USA 2011 

Blessed Beyond Possible Measure

Living on a Promise

To live on a promise is a way to know where to go, when and how to seek this path. This is a great outlook on life. I have been wondering why I have experienced some of the things I have experienced. But I know that to get to where I have to go I will not take a direct path, I have to take the necessary twists and turns to be able to reach my destination. 

The reason that this is on my mind this week is because I was looking for those I trust to support me in my journey through life and as Miss Black Indiana USA 2011. Sometimes when friends, family or associates leave our life it is our growing process and it helps us get to the next level. This is why it is important to live on a promise and to trust God.

I move and travel all over the world. I have visited Italy, Spain, France and Germany as well as visited the major cities in the United States. This is one of the journeys that have guided me to where I am now. The important lesson on this topic is that no matter where you go, you cannot let anyone block you from your blessings. People that you may love care about or just met may be the person that could block you from your path of life.

I learned that it is necessary to take out the people or things that are blockage in your life. As long as you believe and have faith in all you do the promises of life will come. It may take some trials and tribulations but you will get there with all the lessons that you needed to learn in life.

Be willing to learn, experience and grow.  

Demitrea Kelley Miss Black Indiana USA 2011
Blessed Beyond Possible Measure

"Race for the Cure" Breast Cancer Awareness 2011

The 20^th Anniversary for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is coming up this week on April 16, 2011. It is a great event that I want to make sure to show my support for. Breast Cancer affects my family a great deal because my grandmother whom is the rock of our family has lived with it and just recently was able to say that she is Cancer free. My grandmother never knew that this could have happened to her but it has changed her life and mine.

Breast Cancer is a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. It comes with age, 90% of the cases are from genetic abnormalities that develop overtime. Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 women in America and next to Lung Cancer it is a leading cause of a cancerous death. 

Let us all come together to support, raise awareness, share stories and help us find a cure. Indianapolis Be A Part of Something Life Changing.

“Race for the Cure” 5K Walk/Run April 16, 2011 at IUPUI Library 700 block West New York Street. Registration begins at 7:00am and the walk starts at 9:00am after the ceremony and the parade. I wanted to make sure that we have all the support we need Indiana, I support and my heart goes out to all of the survivors and families that have been affected by Breast Cancer.

See you Saturday!    

I appreciate all the support,

Demitrea Kelley Miss Black Indiana USA 2011
Blessed Beyond Possible Measure

Women's Empowerment Event March 5, 2011

Women's Empowerment Event was a great Success. I loved every second of it from the interviews, photos, compliments and just the overall support Indiana has given me. Inspirational is one word that summarizes how I felt about the series. It went as planned. I started my day with Makeup by Sparkle and hair by Dorothy of Divine Designs hair studio. Completed footage with my videographer, took photos and met lots of wonderful women professionals. Some of those in Attendance Iyanla Vanzant famous author, Wess Morgan, Cathy Holloway Hill and Larenz Tate. Humbling to say the least that I was around so many motivational people. This event was concluded by a beautiful concert with Chrisette Michele, whose voice is angelic.

Women's Empowerment Series Indianapolis: Women Professionals coming together.

thank you everyone your unconditional support,

Demitrea Kelley Miss Black Indiana USA 2011 Blessed Beyond Possible Measure

~Purpose~

First, I would like to say that I am sorry that I haven't posted anything in a while. I do however want to express some feelings that I am having while watching "Keeping The Faith" BET celebration of gospel. I felt inspired more today than I do any other day. I learned that our PURPOSE means "reasons for achievement". Agreeing with this statement because beyond just having an idea there is a compassion for accomplishment. Here are some reasons of PURPOSE:
It Motivates
It Inspires
It Empowers

Revolving my life around these principles will guarantee success. Not only being and influence on others but letting these ideas captivate YOU.

Until next time live with purpose.

Lastly, I wanted to say thank you for supporting all my words of encouragement or inspiration. Words cannot express my appreciation!

thank you,  

Demitrea Kelley
Miss Black Indiana USA 2011
Blessed Beyond Possible Measure

Red Dress Photo Shoot in Washington DC

During Martin Luther King Jr. weekend January 15-January 17, I traveled to Washington DC for the Miss Black USA 2011 Red Dress Photo shoot. It was such an exciting experience to visit DC because it was my first time and I wanted to experience all the wonderful monuments that our Nation's capitol had to offer. This was my journey:

The best feeling was to flying into the city at night to a beautiful arrangement of lights. I gazed out of the plane window ready to single out the white house and pentagon as well as all the other famous monuments of this fabulous city. Once I landed Miss Black Indiana USA 2011 felt all the emotions you could imagine estatic to meet her pageant sister queens, Miss Black USA 2010 and my national directors.

Once I arrived to the hotel I had butterflies of anxiety and was ready to FINALLY meet everyone. I met my roommate along with 10 other states during the photo shoot, it was amazing to be around so many talented, beautiful and inspirational young women.

The Red Dress Photo Shoot is a way for the delegates to bring awareness to heart disease month in February. Miss Black USA organization is in partnership with The Heart Truth Campaign and it was my pleasure to be involved with such a great event. I loved every moment and I cannot wait to publish my professional photos which will be on the Miss Black USA website for Indiana.

I will update you soon on future events and travels
have a blessed week! 

 Demitrea Kelley Miss Black Indiana USA 2011 Blessed Beyond Possible Measure

Merry Christmas and looking forward to the New Year~

I love posting blogs on Sundays because it is such a relaxing day to spend clearing my thoughts and thinking of my future! The day after Christmas is always so amazing because it makes me recognize all the amazing people I have in my life. I look forward to January and 2011 in general. It my year to make a difference in any way that I can. I want to be able to travel all over the world, change someones life, experience something that I have never before, and build closer relationships with my family and friends.  What are your goals or aspirations for 2011? Think about what will make you a better person!

It is Sunday and it is a day to start off a great week to an even greater future. I use this day as preparation and since this is the last Sunday of 2010 i want to have a clear vision going into 2011.


Hope you have a blessed holiday, 

Demitrea Kelley Miss Black Indiana USA 2011 Blessed Beyond Possible Measure