Taviel Genas dreamed of one day becoming a paediatrician so that she could help children the vision shifted to nurturing children through knowledge and understanding the educator has found a home in starting her very own 24-hour daycare “I started my journey on my little veranda teaching summer school It was a big accomplishment and from that summer school I was able to save to get a bigger house that could accommodate the start of making a bigger change in my community I am now the proud owner and operator of [a] 24-hour daycare in St Catherine: Nana’s Bananaz 24/7 Daycare,” she told Sunday Lifestyle Now residing in Eltham Park with her family she wanted to create a safe haven for children where their parents know that they are protected and are in an environment that also facilitates learning “Childcare has been my only passion since I was little I studied early childhood education in college after finishing my studies I worked in the classroom as an early childhood teacher and enjoyed every minute of it,” Genas explained The passion remained strong but the compensation proved problematic in making ends meet With the help of God and the support of family she mustered up the courage to put her thoughts of opening a daycare a beautiful reality the teacher and entrepreneur has been grateful for the growth and positive feedback she has received from other parents “My daycare has helped the community especially those young fathers and mothers who have been restricted from taking on work due to the limited daycare hours usually available at other facilities,” she said This venture has seen more than its fair share of challenges along the way “My biggest obstacle right now is getting noticed to move my daycare from the home I am currently in I have also had to deal with the ‘NOs’ when I am seeking help or sponsorship.” It is like therapy; I get to give double the love And being a mother makes my job as a teacher and caregiver way easier.” With hopes of having Nana’s Bananaz in every parish the educator is looking towards sourcing additional supplies for her daycare in the meantime “Some of the supplies we need are furniture as well as books and toys that facilitate learning we are in great need of a building,” she added Here is her advice to those seeking to bring their dreams to fruition “Ensure that you make the first move Never be afraid to ask questions; there are people around you who are willing to give you advice and the right channel to take Information is at your fingertips in this day and age do your research and then get to pursuing it.” krysta.anderson@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. chicken teriyaki and a Jamaican buffet in this week’s cheap eats column Three Great Cheap is a weekly series from critic Robert Sietsema that seeks to find and popularize New York City’s most interesting and inexpensive food in the five boroughs and beyond. 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All the new restaurant openings in New York this month Send help right to the people and causes you care about Your donation is protected by the GoFundMe Giving Guarantee Alexa Genas scored four goals in a span of 21 minutes Saturday as the Campbell women's soccer team opened Big South Conference play with a 4-1 win against Presbyterian in Clinton 46th and 56th minute to become the second Campbell player to score four goals in a game Jenn Stephenson did it against Jacksonville State on Oct who holds the school career record with 60 goals from 1994-97 scored a school-record five goals in a game twice in 1994 Genas scored three goals against Western Carolina on Sept Highlights: Brevard tied it at 2 on an own goal in the 69th minute then took the lead in the 82nd minute when Shina took control of the ball behind the keeper and scored Highlights: Pittman's goal gave the Braves a 1-0 lead in the 60th minute Columbus State scored the go-ahead goal by Jarrell in the 82nd minute off a deflected pass Highlights: Morris' goal in the box off an assist by Ursuy in the 70th minute gave the Monarchs a 3-1 lead Omezi's goal in the 87th minute off a penalty shot pulled Brevard within a goal Highlights: The Highlanders' Colmer and Yorke scored in the opening 15 minutes of the second half as Campbell lost its third straight OTHER METHODIST INDIVIDUALS: Connor Ayers 31:15 INDIVIDUAL: SILUS KIPKOECH (UNC Pembroke) 25:13 David Kimaiyo (Colorado-Colorado Springs) 25:43 Tim Howley (Colorado-Colorado Springs) 25:45 INDIVIDUAL: Kayla Wooten (Colorado-Colorado Springs) 18:09 Aubrey Templeton (Colorado-Colorado Springs) 18:39 Katie Novak (Colorado-Colorado Springs) 18:41 Lauren Stanford (Colorado-Colorado Springs) 18:42 Brittany Ter Meer had eight kills and two blocks Cassidy Hayes had eight kills and two blocks Highlights: Brittany Ter Meer had 15 kills and three blocks Makaylah Elliott had nine kills and five blocks April Tankersley had 11 kills and two blocks Summer Schuitema had 19 assists and 16 digs I haven't had the chance to catch Preston A This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette El material de Associated Press es Copyright © 2025 derechos reservados Associated Press y no puede ser publicado audio y/o video de Associated Press no será publicado reescrito para su transmisión o publicación ni redistribuido directa o indirectamente en ningún medio Ni estos materiales de AP ni ninguna parte de los mismos pueden almacenarse en una computadora errores u omisiones de los mismos o de la transmisión o entrega de la totalidad o parte de los mismos o de cualquier daño que surja de cualquiera de los anteriores This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Things you buy through our links may earn Vox Media a commission Ariana Grande — the collectible miniature version of a pop star and the hardest-working 23-year-old ponytail on earth — recently posted a book excerpt to her Instagram. “I rage with as much passion as I grieve,” it read. “I would sell my soul for a night of ecstasy.” View this post on Instagram 🌹- #regenathomashauer ♡ A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Jan 15 the woman whose name was hashtag-captioned on Grande’s post Thomashauer is best known as Mama Gena founder of Mama Gena’s School of Womanly Arts Wait, and “School of Womanly Arts”? That doesn’t sound like an accredited institution to me. The 18-year-old New York–based school claims they teach women to “use the power of pleasure to have their way with the world” — more specifically women who attend the school refer to each other as “sister goddesses.” Really the whole vibe is very “Yogi tea bag gets its first vibrator.” Here’s how the classes looked in 2001, via a New York Magazine profile of Mama Gena: The class structure appears to have changed since the profile was written — the program has grown quite a bit — but the general ethos is still very much the same I’m going to regret asking this, but how much does this stuff cost?They’re currently advertising a “Mastery experience” that runs for $4,950 if you pay up front and $5,450 if you pay on a monthly basis $5,000! Between the money and the content of what you’re describing, this program sounds like it would be rife with drama.You’re not totally wrong. Back in 2003, Mama Gena’s right-hand-woman — Auntie Beth Schoenfeldt — left to start her own similar business, For Love Only Incubator, or FLOinc. A New York Magazine item about this quoted one woman who switched from Mama Gena to Beth saying “Mama Gena’s definitely a bitch!” FLOinc does not appear to exist anymore Doing what else? And now we come full circle to Ariana Grande, whose Instagram post was an excerpt of Pussy: A Reclamation the book Mama Gena released in September 2016 “This book is written to reacquaint a woman with her own power source,” the description reads “Which is the part of herself she has been taught to ignore and despise.” It was a New York Times best seller Password must be at least 8 characters and contain: you’ll receive occasional updates and offers from New York Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Thirty-eight teams took the field at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games on Thursday After four days of fierce competition across 13 events CrossFit Mayhem Freedom took home its fifth Affiliate Cup — and US$100,000 Read on for highlights from the final day of team competition 8 team curd toss over the hay bail (W1/M1) 8 team curd toss over the hay bail (W2/M2) Cheese-curd sandbags and hay bales — it doesn’t get more Wisconsin than that Teams began Day 4 with a chipper of GHD sit-ups sandbag tosses over a 4-foot-high hay bale an event that relied heavily on team communication and strategy CrossFit Reignited Wilmington started the day in 17th place and needed a huge jump on the leaderboard to avoid the chopping block The team started out strong with the partner work 8th Day CrossFit stepped into the spotlight The Worm usually involves a clean from the ground but the movement standards for this event required athletes to perform hang cleans Athletes no longer had the advantage of momentum there was no chance to drop the Worm and rest With height on its side — the team’s members stood nearly shoulder to shoulders — 8th Day CrossFit passed CrossFit Reignited in a Worm race to the finish for a heat win at 10:42.48 CrossFit Mayhem Freedom continued to shine proving that communication is the key to success in this test Rich Froning had a clear strategy going into the workout to ensure the team would save precious seconds Froning threw his curd on top of the hay — not over — and rolled it to the ground after getting over the hedge to avoid landing on it during his burpees CrossFit Mayhem Freedom finished the event in 9:42:37 Only 10 teams advanced to Event 12 after facing the third cut of the competition CrossFit Genas from Europe conquered the event hoping to become one of the first European teams to stand on the podium well before second-place finishers CrossFit Mayhem Freedom CrossFit Genas team members described their excitement with the help of a translator “They came here with the goal to be top 10 ...They are happy to represent France,” the translator recited Before the final event of the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games teams had already completed 75 bar muscle-ups and an abundance of other movements meant to tax them over the course of four days It was 90 pull-ups at their most fatigued state It was a battle for the third-place podium position between CrossFit Genas and CrossFit Surbiton With Genas holding a slight 7-point lead over Surbiton whichever team finished before the other would secure the bronze medal but it was ultimately CrossFit Genas who surpassed Surbiton Event 12 was a mere victory lap after entering the event with 1,137 out of 1,300 possible points The team would take home the Cup even without a win Froning — leading the team in front — looked back at his teammates stepping over the line victorious once again For the first time in CrossFit Games history, CrossFit Mayhem Freedom will add its name to the Affiliate Cup for the fifth time Standing on either side on the podium are two teams from Europe Norway’s CrossFit Oslo in second place and France’s CrossFit Genas in third A record-breaking end to the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games Never miss an update from the CrossFit Games Renata Hunt will represent the parish of Trelawny at the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen National Coronation in Kingston in August She emerged victorious over five other contestants to secure the parish title during the coronation event held at the Glistening Waters Hotel and Marina in Falmouth Miss Trelawny Co-Op Credit Union and Orvillesha Genas who wore the sash Miss Western Stem Academy is a 23-year-old brand ambassador at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay and sees herself becoming a serial entrepreneur She vows to use the new title and platform to work with the young women of her parish to develop their creativity through her community project expressed her elation at being given the opportunity to represent her parish She noted that she was inspired to enter the competition to highlight her community and to give back in any way possible Entrepreneurship lies at the heart of everything the new queen does she is also a songwriter and make-up artist Job creation and business ownership is part and parcel of what Hunt wants to do for Wakefield “My project will be based on entrepreneurship [and is called] the Wakefield Youth Entrepreneurship Programme I just want to introduce them to the idea of owning and running their own businesses learning best practices and how to succeed in their chosen field,” said Hunt She also echoed this sentiment in her talent piece which was a dub poetry titled Trelawny Woman Have to Make it Out which spoke to the resilience of the women in her parish Hunt was awarded three of the night’s six sectional prizes She took home the awards for Most Popular on Social Media Most Culturally Aware and Most Active in the Community The other three sectional awards went to Dwaynecia Simpson – Miss Gateway Co-Operative Credit Union Ltd who received the Best Performance award; Most Congenial went to Chrisset Minto Miss Glastonbury Purveyor Company Ltd; while Abigail Brewster was adjudged Most Poised Trelawny has won the Miss Jamaica Festival Queen crown on two occasions – Terry-Ann Tucket (2001) and Kaysia Johnson (2006) This weekend will see the final set of queens being crowned in preparation for the National Finals set for August 3 St James will select its representative on Saturday June 29 at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in Sam Sharpe Square; and on Sunday St Catherine will crown its queen at the Eltham High School in Spanish Town View the discussion thread. do not pick up "Mama Gena's Marriage Manual" by Regena Thomashauer Calling herself Mama Gena, this entrepreneur started a program called "Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts." Here she invites women to feed off their passion and desire to transform their lives and can get whatever they want if they put their minds to it This slightly selfish theme crosses over into the "Marriage manual," where Mama basically tells women that they can train their husbands into becoming their knight that will listen to every desire are the most underused commodities that a woman has Men love love love love to give of themselves to the women in their lives But I suspect that most of you do not know a dot about how to use your husband to serve you." Her poor word choices really rock this book negatively use and train are just three that make me feel like I am being stabbed in the gut each time I see them These words should not be used in regard to marriage -- from either side Gena is convinced that a marriage that you aren't controlling means "Good Wife Syndrome" and servitude on the part of the woman Abandoning one's dreams in deference to one's husband or children That kind of thing." She also states early in the book that you shouldn't have to compromise in your marriage Some of her generalized advice has rings of truth But then she turns it into something horrible by using certain words (my least favorite is "training") suggesting you shamelessly flirt with other men or using sexual pleasure as the end-all-be-all of course Gena couldn't leave out promotion of her School of Womanly Arts and her Sister Goddesses dedicating a chapter to Sister Goddess marriage especially those about to enter marriage or who are having marital problems Find a licensed marriage counselor before trusting in Mama Gena's seemingly free advice For National Badge of Honour recipient Claudette Genas the humanitarian she is today is as a result of the community she has around her and the type of mentorship she received during her upbringing Hailing from the community of Roehampton in St Genas says she had a “supportive community” which would go as far as helping to pack her suitcase when it was time to go off to college “As a result of that kind of communal support the first opportunity I get I would try to replicate that which I saw – the mentorship that was given to us as girls,” she tells JIS News Genas was one of 126 Jamaicans who received national awards from Governor-General She copped the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service for commendable Community Service through the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists “I didn’t anticipate that I was going to walk up to shake the hand of the Governor- General; I was just helping and helping and helping I am floating in humbleness as a result of the persons who called my name,” she says Genas was taught about service to God and to those around her but after the strong encouragement of her school principal she narrowed her choices to either Social Work or Teaching She will never forget the words of that Principal who said to her: “You’re one of the Prefects here but I notice that when fights take place and you see blood Joseph’s Teachers’ College in Kingston and then the Northern Caribbean University in Manchester and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Education Genas worked in the education sector for about 15 years where she served as Teacher Children and Adolescents Ministries Director at the East Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Genas has received several awards for academic an ‘Impacting Mother Figure’ award from the Live Connections International Outreach Ministries including the Girls of Eloquence Morals and Standards (GEMS) All seven ministries are still active and continue to impact the church and communities they serve she tells JIS News: “You get close to people and you tell them that there’s another way out of that [and] somebody who would have been heading for the gutter is now standing tall balancing self-esteem and extending themselves and achieving and that’s the happiest part of my life – serving others.” Genas says that her greatest ambition is simply “to help as many persons as life lasts” consistent and giving nature and just how passionate she is about the development of young people Allen says that her friend is well-deserving of the national award for her work in community service “I am extremely happy that Jamaica has seen it fit to honour her and to acknowledge her work over all these years in such a special and significant way,” she tells JIS News Send An Email Get the latest news & updates from the JIS sent to your inbox OMAR and Roxanne Genas are a breath of fresh love the two lovebirds have an energetic one-year-old and are elated to have more time together at home as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis We share their wonderful love story and positive perspective in this challenging season He’s a man that stands on principles and follows through on his commitments He loves God and I admire his desire to keep getting closer to God I love that he is completely selfless and committed he showed up to every single doctor’s appointment I had I thought that was normal but when my doctor and I had a little chit-chat she told me that I really have a great husband because he showed up to the appointments and other women would be so happy to have that From day one Omar has been a true gentleman and that has continued to this very day in our marriage and holds my hands when we’re out together we’re still adjusting to life with the addition to our family and with that he has taken on a second job which begins in the night in caring for Jo Almost every night Omar carries out Jo’s bedtime routine and handles the night-time feedings I’m truly blessed to have a partner like him A systems administrator at a major financial institution Omar also gushed about his love for Roxanne Omar: The first thing that attracted me to Roxanne was her intellect We attended college together and I always held the view that if I cannot have a decent non-superficial conversation with a woman then there’s no way I would marry her There was never a superficial moment in our relationship I love her intellect and the fact that we could reason/argue on several controversial topics ranging from religion I highlighted religion first because when we started courting my wife was an active member in the church I remember always asking her tough questions about her God because I could not fathom how an intellectual like her could believe in a God as was portrayed by the church and the Bible Roxanne held her ground and although my points seemed valid to me she refused to capitulate her belief under the strain of my questions She invited me to the religious institution she called church and I reluctantly attended I realised that I was the fool in thinking I knew more about God She was and is as wise as King Solomon because she believes She’s an independent thinker and I will always appreciate that FFM: How has your marriage or family been affected by the COVID-19 crisis Roxanne: Omar would sometimes work from home once per week and I would look forward to that so with this crisis I’m happy he has the ability to work from home Even though he’s working I know for sure that he’s safe and Josiah and I (mostly Josiah) can pop in on him I know for sure that Josiah loves having his daddy home more often — daddy is his playmate because I cannot handle the rough playing that he loves the best part about this crisis for me is the ability it gives me to spend more time with the people I love I love making breakfast for my wife and being present to serve them however I can There’s nothing more important to me than my family and if I could permanently work from home I would be a happy camper FFM: What are you doing to keep your family’s spirits up during this crisis Omar & Roxanne: Our business is centred around plant-based nutritional supplements and environmentally friendly disinfectant cleaners so we are not worried We have been on our vitamins and we also practise proper hygiene and maintain a healthy distance from others At home we go for walks or we have a break for play time with Josiah FFM: Do you have any relational challenges working from home especially with the added responsibility of a baby after all I got married to spend my life and time with my husband So with him not having to commute to and from work five days per week and work 40-50 hours weekly It also eases some of the pressure on me in caring for Josiah When I need to complete a task or need a break to rest The only challenge that we’ve encountered is that because Josiah and I have a routine when he sees daddy that routine gets thrown out the door because he wants to play and be in what daddy is doing That can be distracting especially when Omar has critical and time-sensitive tasks to get done Roxanne alluded to the fact that family is one of our highest values and we got married to spend our life together Too often husbands and wives spend more time at work than they do at home with their family and that in itself could be problematic because an experience is something that cannot be explained fully when a husband has a shared experience with another co-worker and vice versa then terms such as “work husband” and “work wife” start to emerge Being home now affords us to spend more time together Learn more about Omar & Roxanne’s breath of fresh love at familyandfaithmagazine.com View the discussion thread. 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Gena's Dance Academy will perform the specially commissioned piece created by choreographer Grainne Joughin A brand new dance piece is being created for a Peel-based dance company as part of their summer show Gena's Dance Academy (GDA) has commissioned leading Manx dancer instructor and choreographer Grainne Joughin to create a new piece specifically for the event Encouraged by the phenomenal level of young dancers in the Isle of Man and the strength of Manx dancing at the moment Grainne has commissioned a new Manx dance piece with the backing of Culture Vannin Grainne said: ‘I was thrilled when Gena Walker approached me to choreograph a Manx dance piece as part of the ‘GDA on Tour’ show at the Gaiety and to be given the creative control and opportunity to really challenge Manx Dancing and push it in directions it’s not been pushed previously ‘I’ve been working with this wonderful team of GDA dancers between the ages of 8 and 16 - most of whom have never done any Manx dancing previously - and together we have created a dramatic piece which we really hope our audiences will enjoy ‘I hope all the girls now feel some sense of ownership and pride in being part of this poignant step for our Manx culture.’ Grainne explained more about how she came up with the idea and what the audience can expect from the new dance piece She said: ‘The choreography takes us on a journey ‘In search of Manannan’ and aims to portray the feeling of adventure and bravery It’s a rather dark piece which marries Manx music and song by ‘Barrule’ alongside more contemporary movements and formations I’m so delighted with how it has all turned out ‘We are extremely grateful for the support GDA and I have been given by Culture Vannin to commission this piece A huge thanks to the GDA teachers for making me feel so welcome and to the parents who have been taxiing for all the extra rehearsals I am both excited (and a touch nervous) to see what everyone thinks.’ is excited her dancers have the opportunity to perform a brand new piece She said: ‘We feel very honoured to have received funding from Culture Vannin in order to produce a Manx dance piece for our show and a first for any dance school in the Island ‘Thank you to Grainne Joughin for her choreography and Jamie Smith for the music track We feel very privileged to have their support and expertise on board!’ You can go to: https://www.villagaiety.com/whats-on/gda-on-tour/ for more information and tickets Anyone interested in finding out more about applying for grants through Culture Vannin can visit https://culturevannin.im/fundingawards/grantsto find out more. Comments Tel: 01624 695695 [email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 View the discussion thread. After having their spectacular gala performance cancelled earlier this year hundreds of young dance students from a western-based dance school are preparing to take to the stage next weekend Gena’s Dance Academy are preparing to take ’GDA On Broadway’ to the Gaiety Theatre stage for three nights next weekend, from Thursday to Saturday, October 29 to 31. More than 250 young performers will showcase their skills and perform a variety of dance styles and routines throughout the show, based around some of the classic Broadway musical productions. Also appearing with the dancers are guest singers David Artus, Alexandra Slater and Alex Maxwell. The dancers are all aged up to 18 years old, with some of the youngest performers being only two and half. The Gena’s Dance Academy grand show is held biannually and was originally intended to be held in May, earlier this year. However, the play was cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus restrictions, leaving the hundreds of young dancers disappointed. Gena Walker, the owner of Gena’s Dance Academy and the organiser of the show, said that they feel relieved and lucky to be able to host their show after all. ’We were affected by lockdown and feel extremely lucky to have been given a second chance,’ said Gena. ’Our show was originally booked for May but obviously got cancelled when lockdown came into place. ’I immediately contacted the Gaiety and they managed to give us the October half terms slot and we just all crossed fingers that it would actually happen. ’It’s been a big challenge with kids fitting into costumes and sourcing materials from the UK that were required for the staging. ’But we have made it work by having an amazing team of teachers, dancers, mums and backstage leaders pulling together and making it happen. ’I’ve also had a baby in June so that’s been challenging as well as I had to return to work to get the show on the road so to speak!’ Tickets for ’GDA On Broadway’ are priced from £18.50 for adults and £17.50 for seniors, with £15.50 for under 16s, available from the Welcome Centre and the Villa gaiety box office, on 600555 and online from villagaiety.com Tel: 01624 695695 [email protected]Follow us View the discussion thread. Anyway, did you guys know this was a thing? Last weekend some friends of mine were talking about saying "I love you" for the first time during sex (not before, not after, literally during), and they acted like it was tantamount to treason. The overarching theme was like, "It's just not fair." But guess what? I can think of some worse times and places that, statistically speaking, I'm certain that people have first dropped the L-bomb. And frankly, if you L-bomb them back, you'd say it back, even if it was in... And just for fun, here's a joke about saying "I love you:" Q: What's messy and weird and imperfect? Dude, say "I love you" whenever you want! There are no rules. At least, I don't think so. Unless you actually say the phrase "I love you during sex," which means something else entirely. I think. Do you disagree? Have you ever had a guy say "I love you" during sex? Or have you?__ Just Like Their Famous ParentsGena shared three children with her husband Actor Gena Rowlands died on Wednesday at the age of 94 In June 2024, Gena's son, Nick Cassavetes revealed she had lived with Alzheimer's disease for five years During her lifetime, Gena was married twice. Her first husband, John Cassavetes, who died in 1989, was the father of her three children: Nick, Alexandra "Xan," and Zoe Cassavetes Gena and John were life and creative partners known for their collaborations Their parents' work likely inspired the couple's children as they all went on to work in Hollywood in different capacities He even directed his mother in The Notebook Gena's daughters are also actors and directors Alexandra is known for her role in Alpha Dog A post shared by Nick Cassavetes (@paul_smenus) Zoe also dabbled in acting but is now a well-known director and screenwriter Her recent directing credits include episodes of Hulu's The Summer I Turned Pretty and Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls Gena's children's career paths were seemingly bound to happen She and John often involved them in their work They appeared in several of the duo's movies when they were small children Nick's agent confirmed Gena's passing on Aug. 14, 2024. In the wake of his mother's death, the director reposted multiple Instagram posts of Gena. One post was of his mother and father with the caption Ryan Reynolds Gets Candid About His Father's Parkinsons There's Jessica Chobot and Josh Gates Drama as She Leaves 'Expedition X' 'Good Bones: New Beginnings' Is Doing Things Differently From the OG Show Link to X Link to Instagram Contact us by Email Opt-out of personalized ads © Copyright 2025 Engrost, Inc. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. has been developing her program for 15 years and now conducts weekly seminars at her School of Womanly Arts The school also tells students to find pleasure by indulging in their favorite dessert using their best grapefruit body scrub in the shower or rocking out to a bouncy Beyoncé song before leaving the house in the morning Tuition costs $4,550- $6550 and no scholarships are available as "Mama Gena knows that you are capable of creating anything and everything that you desire." Tell that to the hundreds of thousands of women with paralyzing student loans “I am the leader of the pleasure revolution. Pleasure is a value that everyone longs for, but our culture does not really acknowledge the importance of,” Thomashauer told the New York Daily News But what is this "pleasure revolution"? Do women in 2014 really need workshops to teach them essentially how to function as a human being? Over 16,000 Facebook fans seem to think so The feminine advice guru's face is all over her brand Is she promoting herself or women's well being Self improvement and self awareness is always positive and teaching women to love themselves no matter what state they're in is a noble cause and citrus body scrub truly make intelligent Let's hope there's a little more substance to the course and women aren't just emptying their wallets for some cult-like scheme.