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I grew up a very humbled life in the neighborhoods of Pasadena, CA. My two brothers and I were raised by a strong single mom superhero. She raised three bi-racial children at a time when no one wanted to help a white women with black children. She taught us to always persevere and how to make a way out of no way. She instilled the hustle spirit that drives my success today. I can remem- ber getting food from food banks, shopping at second hand stores for school clothes and the countless trips to the county office, they knew my mom well. I decided very early on that my future was going to be more lucrative than my past. I am self-made and have used education as a ticket out of my poverty. After dedicating 8 years to college and 2 years of internship, I can now say that I have 2 college degrees in psychology and am close to realizing my dream of opening my own practice. I always have felt that education was my ticket out and it worked. I am fortunate to be able to have turned my passion for helping people and my fascination with the mind, into my paycheck. I am a single mother, I work as much as I can to provide a comfortable life for me and my daughter and I teach her that hard work pays off. We travel often, create new memories and experiences that will teach her to be well rounded. Confidence and self love are major topics in our house. I teach my daughter and clients the importance of self love, as well as the difference between being confident and being arrogant. Instagram: @jjmaloneplus Twitter: @jjmaloneplus Facebook: jjmaloneplusmodel Email For Booking: [email protected] Black Bodycon Dress: Ross Dress For Less Photographer: Freddie Washington Email: [email protected] MUA: Michelle Sade Black Outfit: Ashley Stewart