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Atty. and Mrs. Norman (Alicia Henry) Harris on their wed- ding day. (Photo by Danny Gonzalez)
‘Mama G. O. A. T.’ Pens Her First Book
Atty. Norman Harris and Alicia Henry were just beginning their friendship when the nation was forced to shut down because of COVID- 19.
But that may have been the best thing for the two of them. They spent more time getting to know each other through indepth conversations by phone. Because of that pre- cious time spent, they learned more about each other and their values. It only seemed
natural that they would take the relationship further.
So, on Valentine’s Day, February 14th they became husband and wife.
Both are Tampa/Hillsbor- ough County business owners. Harris, an attorney, is owner of Champions For Justice Law, a community-based law practice.
Mrs. Harris, a makeup artist, is owner of Feel Beauty By Alicia, a business that cov- ers a variety of events.
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
Here in the Tampa Bay area, when you hear the word G. O. A. T., all minds turn to Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quar- terback, Tom Brady, who is considered as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).
But he’s not the only G. O. A. T. in the area.
A local mom was given that title some years ago by her son. Now, she has taken that to heart and penned a book – Mama G.O.A.T. Mental- ity: A Guide To Becoming The Best Parent You Can Be.”
A healthcare professional, Mrs. Alicia Taylor took time to put pen to paper while the country was shutdown.
“This pandemic and being on lockdown last year really al- lowed me the time to reflect on my purpose and how I could make a difference. From that reflection, Mama G.O.A.T. was born. In our community, the acronym G.O.A.T. stands for the “Greatest of All Time.” My son began calling me this years ago, but as I started lean- ing more into this purpose, I realized what a badge of honor it was for him to see me in this manner,” she explained.
“The book and brand were created with the intention of making a difference in the lives of mothers. This book forces mothers to take a look at them- selves, and ask what may be some difficult questions. By an- swering these questions and performing a “self inventory,” we may find areas that we, as parents, can improve in.
ALICIA TAYLOR
“I was not exempt from this. While this project was in process, I, too, had to ask my- self some uncomfortable ques- tions. But by doing so, I was able to identify areas that I could improve in, to in turn be- come a better mother to my children.
“Life is all about learning. If you’re not learning, you’re not growing. I am committed to helping other moms reach
their full potential in every as- pect of their lives. I whole- heartedly believe that this will directly affect the relationship they have with their children. Our goal is to change the nar- rative, one generation at a time,” she further explained.
She wants to connect with other mothers on their jour- ney to reaching their full po- tential, “because our children deserve the best of us.”
The book was published by Beautiful Books Publishing and can be purchased at www.MamaGoatLife.com.
A Tampa native, Mrs. Taylor considers her faith and her family as most impor- tant. She discovered a passion for books at a yuoung age and could be found with her nose buried in one. “Readind is one of my favorite methods of self-care,” she said.
Mrs. Taylor is the wife of Charles Taylor and they have two children, Tre’Shawn, 14, and Jas- mene, 8.
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