Andrea Morehead/Eyewitness News
Muncie - Angelia White has a full-time job outside the home, but that doesn't stop this Muncie wife and mother of four from realizing her dreams.
Angelia publishes HOPE, her own magazine that inspires women to reach for their dreams.
Angelia, 35, stands for faith love and hope. "I'm kind of shy and withdrawn but with that in mind, I'm also kind of ambitious," she said.
Explaining the title of her magazine, Angelia says, "the "O" in HOPE represents the women of God how that we go through various cycles in life but we're all connected."
The Muncie federal employee is moonlighting in the magazine business. She publishes HOPE from her bedroom, sometimes staying up until 2 am. Finding the time isn't easy but for Angelia, she gets her strength from her late grandmother and father who both died in 2005.
"I thought that you know, life is so short and that God has given me this vision to do that it was time to take the step and go ahead and follow my vision," she said.
Angelia wanted a magazine that reflects the message of inspiration, encouragement and enlightenment. "I've always had a passion for journalism but never pursued that area; was more in business. But I just stepped out there on faith and asked God to give me the knowledge and the know-how to really work it out."
With no formal training and just passion and desire, her steps were ordered in the right direction meeting the right publicists, editors and writers for support. The magazine represents the diverse image of women.
The major "get" for the first issue was Ceecee Winans. With contributions from nationally recognized artists like Kathy Trocoli, Martha Manuzzi, Ty Adams, and Carolyn Castleberry, HOPE deals with issues like breast cancer and depression.
The magazine has even featured a one-on-one interview with Tammy Franklin, whose husband, award winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin, admitted an addiction to pornography. Angelia was invited to the Franklin's home for the interview.
"What I liked the most was that she wanted her family to work," Angelia said. She also says Franklin's family focus was impressive, "To see the excitement on Kirk Franklin's face, when he saw he wife was going to be in this publication."
Angelia may even write about her own personal triumph over sexual abuse at age seven. But she says it's less about the details and more about offering a story of hope for others. "Regardless of what you go through in life, you can always beat it. You can always supercede whatever bad things that are happening in your life."
Her life and spirit are full she says knowing that women are ministered to by words and it's by prayer that she's able to personally finance the magazine. "There's been numerous times when I was like I just cannot do this and my back was against the wall and it's difficult it's been difficult."
Ultimately it is through love and faith that give Angelia hope to keep on keeping on. "When I do feel down I can hear my father tell me, 'Angie you can do it.' I take hold to that and I keep moving."
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