REAL PEOPLE REAL ANSWERS EDITON 7

A DAY IN THE LIFE

“Living Naturally You”

Real People Real Answers

What’s your name?  

Montique "Tiquee" Harris 

How old are you?

39 

Where are you from?

Orlando, Fl

What is your occupation?

Staffing Specialist(Public school system)

How would you describe yourself?

 A naturally free outgoing, charismatic, authentic, humorous woman of integrity.

When did you first decide to become natural? 

I decided to go natural in December 2009. I began my transition by wearing half wigs, and phony undo ponytails and buns. I transitioned for 81/2 months, got anxious and I administered the BC on August 13, 2010. 

If there was one word to describe your style what would it be? 

POSH.

Who are some people that inspire you the most?  

My inspirations come from JESUS CHRIST, my mother, and my husband. Looking back at the strength of these special creations gives me the strength and courage to move forward in every endeavor in life.

What do you want to be when you grow up? 

I want to be an inspiration to mankind in a positive way, especially African American women! I would love to work full time traveling across the world encouraging, inspiring, enlightening, and empowering African American women spiritually and physically while encouraging them to embrace their "Natural Hair/ Natural Being" while in their Natural State! This is a dream that I would love to make a reality!

What advice would you give to others who wanted to go natural or live a more natural based lifestyle? 

I would advise them to live naturally free to the utmost! One can always receive J-O-Y out of being FREE! Putting Jesus first, Others, and then YOU! That’s J-O-Y! We should always be apt to help others to become free naturally and spiritually. God creative each of us differently and we should embrace the fact that he made us to be one of a kind, free; naturally free! Embrace who you are and enjoy the skin you're in! Your natural hair is an enhancement piece to beautify your outer being and it makes a statement to the world! It doesn't matter if it's short, long, bald, big, "good", "bad", wavy or kinky, you and your hair are beautiful because you are God's creation. Enjoy it, wear it naturally, flaunt it like you know you can! Be naturally free like you know you can! Embrace life being the REAL YOU!~ Authenticity is being ~ Genuine! Live FREE NATURALLY! 

What’s your favorite quote?

" Hair doesn't make an individual~ YOU make the Hair"!