The Ultimate Diva
Allen Shapiro

Proverbs: 31, depicts the description of the “virtuous woman.” The Ultima Diva Designer Hats believes that all women can possess DIVA like qualities, DIVINELY created, INNOVATIVE in her thinking, VIRTUOUS in her living, and Assured of her purpose, fashioning herself into, ”The Ultimate DIVA.”

These principles are the building blocks of our mission toward the empowerment of all women to look, feel, and be the Best that God has created.

So what is a “DIVA?” While the term has been historically associated with female operatic prima donnas, and sometimes used to describe” The woman who has it all, with a less than desirable attitude, we have revolutionized the meaning of DIVA, which
defines our concept of “The Total Woman.”

The Ultimate Diva Designer Hats’ mission is to uplift and enhance the self-esteem of women around the world through fashion and faith.

Michele Owens accepted the Lord Jesus Christ at a very early age and continues to diligently peruse her faith. She is a native
of New Orleans Louisiana and received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University of Louisiana. Michele is a former ABC (affiliate) Television Journalist and Talk
Show Host. She has received accolades for her Community Affairs television programming, Feature News Reporting, and Public Speaking. She has also been a ontributing Writer for the Times Picayune of Louisiana and other publications as well as guest speaker and moderator at several social and church oriented events.

This Ultimate Diva has received an award from the SBA - STATING AND RUNNING YOUR OWN SMALL BUSINESS and is an Urban Business Initiative Graduate 2003.

Black women in church hats has never been a passing fade for it has biblical roots tracing back to their interpretation of the Apostle Paul's decree regarding women and head coverings when praying. (1 Corinthians 11:5) The wearing of beautiful, rare design, and some time flamboyant hats have afforded women the opportunity
to symbolize their obedience to God and the church hierarchy, throughout the African American woman's experience.

In support of this historical tradition, the TCWW Empowerment BUSINESS Ministry saluted “The Ultimate Diva's Designer Church-Hats Showcase, “ at the 2004 Empowerment BUSINESS Expo. The “Hat Diva's”, Ms. Black Texas contestants, joined this Diva Showcase strutting their attitude, hattitude, but mostly their diviatitude for the audience. 

What a Ministry! The Ultimate Diva's Designer Hats Showcase is a mobile exhibit, which specializes in promoting and enhancing the self-esteem of women
through fashionable hats and other fine accessories. In April 2004, The Ultimate Diva's Designer Hats Showcase was the featured milliner for a special
performance of the Ensemble Theatre 's rendition of the critically acclaimed Broadway play “Crowns, ” April 2004. Other opportunities for her ministry include:
- Brookhollow Baptist Church Annual Prayer Breakfast
- Brookhollow Baptist Church's EBM Business Expo 2004
- “CROWNS” THE ENSEMBLE THEATRE”
- AME African Methodist Episcopal Church
- St John's Missionary Baptist Church
- Brentwood Baptist Church Scholarship & Fashion Extravaganza
- The Bridge -Southwest Community Baptist Church (advertisement)
- Brentwood Business Directory (advertisement)
- AKA Alpha Kappa Omega Fashion Show Extravaganza
- St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church Fashion Extravaganza

Visit the Ultimate Diva's website at: www.ultimatedivas.com for information on upcoming church events, business & home showings, and individual purchases. (877) 281-DIVA

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