BUILDING IN
UNITY & LOVE
“The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body…”
1 Corinthians 12:12 NLT
A Year of Unity in Action | KINGDOM’S LLC and Lyan’s Sweets & More 2025
Even in the midst of recovery, God continued to open doors, connect me with amazing people, and allowed me not only to serve our beautiful community, but learn to receive.
Highlights from 2025:
Feria de Profesiones de Salud - Dr. Luna
📸: KINGDOM’S LLC
Latino Medical Student Association
UVA’s Health Career Fair
The Annual CIC spring event “Capital for All”
Lyan’s Sweets & More Pop-Up
Lyon’s Den Custom Sweatshirt by Stitching with Soul - Donnell Douglas
My mentor, Juana Dent, CIC’s Entrepreneurial Impact Manager, has played an instrumental role in the development of KINGDOM’S LLC.
To Juana — I thank you for your patience, support and investment in my journey.
Celebrating MLK Day with Ms. Estello Randolph
Waynesboro, VA
Advisor Ariel
Harrisonburg, VA
Recovering after surgery.
The talented Sunshine —Thumb Print Bakery made these for my cubs while I was recovering.
2025 MBA Gala
Four of my six Lyon’s Den graduates holding their Certificates of Completion from CIC’s 16-Week Entrepreneur Workshop.
807 Exhibition -Kori Price
Learning about photography with the help of Norkeita Goins and Melissa M. Hill.
Found out I was going to become an aunt. 🤍
Columbia, VA
The selfless and beautiful Melissa M. Hill.
Always supporting and cheering me on.
Raising Funds for Payne’s Precious Angels Daycare
Tate & See - Menú
As you reflect on YOUR 2025 — What roles did you play?
Who showed up for you? Who are you showing up for?
ONE BODY. MANY FUNCTIONS. EACH ONE EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT.
A body cannot function without ALL of its parts working together. The eyes see the vision. The mind strategizes and plans. The heart provides the passion and purpose that fuels everything. The hands do the work — building, creating, serving. The feet carry the mission forward into new territories. And the backbone? That’s your foundation — without it, nothing stands.
“This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.” 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 NLT
This is not just a theological concept — it is something I have lived personally. During my recovery, when I could not show up the way I wanted to, my community showed up for me.
To every person who prayed, checked in, showed up, sent a meal, placed an order, helped with transportation, or simply said “I see you.” — THANK YOU. You are part of this story. And if you’re ready to build with purpose — KINGDOM’S LLC is here for you. Visit kingdomsllc.com
Take a moment to reflect about your life and community.
We ALL play a role. And we ALL need each other.
With love and gratitude,
