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BlackPR.com Press Release Email This Article To A Friend 'Heart & Soul' Magazine Seeks "Healthy, Wealthy And Wise" Face To Grace Cover Of Winter Issue Magazine Teams With Crème of Nature For Nationwide Cover Model Contest Current Cover Baltimore, MD (BlackNews.com) - 'Heart & Soul' magazine, the nation's leading source of health and fitness information for African-American women, has launched a nationwide search to find the "healthy, wealthy and wise" cover model for the publication's December/January issue. "We're very excited about this competition," says Yanick Rice Lamb, editorial director of 'Heart & Soul'. "Our cover model search has been a hit with readers throughout the magazine's history. We've had some wonderful women grace our cover as well as the inside pages". The contest, which is being held in partnership with Crème of Nature, runs through August 31. It is open to women who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry and legal residents of the United States. Along with supplying photos, entrants must also submit a 200-word essay describing how they embody the spirit, attitude and lifestyle of a healthy, wealthy or wise woman. The grand prize-winner will receive an all-expense paid trip to the site of a cover photo shoot, as well as a two-year subscription to 'Heart & Soul' and a two-year supply of products from Crème of Nature, the gold standard for cleansing and conditioning African-American women's hair. Ten runners-up will receive a one-year subscription to 'Heart & Soul' and a one-year supply of Crème of Nature products. Women can enter the contest by mail, e-mail or visiting the Buick/'Heart & Soul' Magazine Health and Wellness Pavilion at leading outdoor festivals targeting black communities this summer. Upcoming pavilion stops include Atlanta's "Ultimate Family Reunion" (7/28), Washington D.C.'s "Stone Soul Picnic" (8/11), Philadelphia's "Unity Day" (8/19) and Houston's "Family Fun Day" (9/2). Registration material will be available at each location. 'Heart & Soul' will select a panel to judge the contestants. Winners will be contacted in the fall. For detailed information and contest rules, please visit www.heartandsoul.com or www.cremeofnature.com. General Contest Details: All entries must be postmarked by August 31, 2007 and must include the following items: * Two 4x6 photographs (one headshot and one whole body, including the face) * A 200-word essay about what makes the entrant a healthy, wealthy or wise woman * A 5x8 index card with full name, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address all clearly printed in dark ink or typed All entries can be mailed to: Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise Cover Model Search Contest Heart & Soul Enterprises, LLC 2514 Maryland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 Visit www.heartandsoul.com or www.cremeofnature.com to submit electronic entries. About 'Heart & Soul' Heart & Soul, published bi-monthly by Heart & Soul Enterprises, LLC, is the leading source of health and fitness information for African-American women and their families. For more information about Heart & Soul, and/or to contribute to its newly established blog, please visit www.heartandsoul.com. About Crème of Nature The brand Crème of Nature celebrates a heritage of more than 30 years of beauty. The shampoos, first launched in 1976, have always been the gold standard for cleansing and conditioning African American women's hair. The relaxer kits, and permanent gel hair color are also true to this heritage of beautiful, healthy-looking hair.   CONTACT: Heart & Soul Media Relations 800-834-8813 x 122 Chris@OneDG.com Leneerichards@yahoo.com

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