Trust Me Im A Diva

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Q&A with the CEO/Founder: Ms. Washington sat down with Minister Adewoye, CEO/Founder of  Hurting Women & Men Healing Ministries and *S.Y.T. Gospel News Magazine to share her testimony with YOU!

Minister Adewoye: So, we’re happy to have this opportunity to sit down with you to discuss your new endeavors.  Well, before we go into depth about endeavors, I want to ask you a personal question.  You’re always questioned about your accent, where are you from?

Ms. Washington: It’s a pleasure to be here. I find this question rather amusing: Yes, I am always questioned about my “accent”. I am actually a bona fide Washingtonian, but my dad is from a Southern state.  I spent must of my summers there during the adolescent years of my life.

Minister Adewoye: What pushed you to start TrustMeImADiva.com?

Ms. Washington: When I heard about how many at-risk youth in the District of Columbia community were victims of abuse, violence, and neglect, I was shocked and saddened–and knew it was my calling to react.  During my adolescent years, my family and friends referred to me as Diva. So, I took that name and ran with it. (Smile) My definition of the term ‘Diva’ is different.I felt in order for women and girls of all ages to reach their full potential, one must abide by certain moral codes. Therefore, I created an acronym that one would remember -Divine, Intellectual, Virtuous Ambitious, Sisters. In turn, regardless of one’s ethical origin, social status/class, or demeanor towards life, all women and girls are united as one.  Overtime, I started to discover the need to rescue at-risk females, who I found being abused(verbally, physically, mentally, or etc.)–I knew I had to raise awareness, and take on the challenge to resolve this issue.

Minister Adewoye: Now, your organization has been a trending topic in the internet markets– domestically and globally.  How have you managed these sort of relationships? Anything you want to say to your competitors?

Ms. Washington: Well, TrustMeImADiva.com promotes unity amongst women and girls in communities around the world.  I personally explore other cultures.  In fact,  as a CEO, I believe it is vital. Furthermore, I’ve always built unstated relationships with every individual I’ve come into contact with–I think that fact influences TrustMeImADiva.com’s relationships, also. As for competitors, TrustMeImADiva.com has never considered other organizations as competitors. When the phrase ’cause-based organization’ comes to mind, I visualize the big picture, which includes all organizations working together to achieve a common goal–and that goal is to encourage and empower women and girls of all ages.

Minister Adewoye: Has TrustMeImADiva.com  ever considered expanding its programs and workshops to developing countries?

Ms. Washington: Certainly, our goal is to help those who are in need, regardless of their location. In point of fact, our Vice-President, Rizalyn Calunia is on a special project in Lucena, Philippines (in March of 2011). We(TrustMeImADiva.com) fulfilled the wish lists of families in the Philippines. The lists requested for clothing, shoes, school supplies and other necessities to be sent. So, we responded.  Ms. Calunia is a native of the country–that within itself explains our open door policy to diversity and devotion for other cultures.

Minister Adewoye: If I were to ask one of your close-knit associates to describe you in one word, what word do you think he/she would use?

Ms. Washington: (Smile) Okay, I will let a little secret out of the bag. Whenever I come into contact with an individual, they usually initiate a conversation saying, “O, my goodness, it is so nice to meet you Ms. Washington. You are . . . beautiful . . . nice . . . educated . . .  a blessing to me and my family.”  So, I began to carry a small tablet with me, and when I am approached by an individual; who utters an adjective, describing me, I will make note of it and tally at the end of every quarter. The adjective with the most tallies wins, of course.

Minister Adewoye: So, what is it you do with the winning adjective?

Ms. Washington: Actually, I use the adjective as my objective for that particular quarter.  For example, if the “winning adjective” is successful, I would incorporate that term into my quarterly endeavors.  In short, the winning adjective for this quarter is ‘motivated’.

Minister Adewoye: Motivated? Interesting. Speaking of which, you are pursuing a career in Accountancy, how does it help you as the CEO of TrustMeImADiva.com.  And what else would you be if you weren’t pursing an accounting career?

Ms. Washington: Yes, I am pursuing an accounting career.  I’ve always had the passion for numbers.  Accounting has helped me in an array of areas in my life–both, personally and professionally.  Accounting is a discipline which encourages one to behave ethically, and possess accountability and integrity.

If I were not pursing an accounting career, I would have likely pursued a career as an Actress or Fashion Designer.  Thus, what matters most to me is my ability to help others.

Minister Adewoye: What is your vision of a perfect society?

Ms. Washington: My vision of a perfect society is unity.  I believe in being loyal and accomplishing the impossible, together!

Ms. Washington: D.I.V.A.S., I hope you all have learned more about me. If not, please feel free to contact me via our ‘Contact Us’ page.