JACQUELINE IRICK : AUTHOR, PERSONAL CHEF, EVENT PLANNER
Jacqueline Johnson-Irick was born and raised in Queens, New York. She and her family moved to Orangeburg, SC in 1999 where she later met and married Demetrius Irick. The highs and lows of their marriage resulted in them writing and publishing their first book released July 2012 titled, "I'm Finally A Man/ A Husband's Journey to Manhood." Jacqueline and Demetrius also own DeeJak's Publishing Company a small family-owned business started prior to the release of their book.
Raised in Queens, New York, Jacqueline learned a strong sense of independence from her parents. Through her personal trials and tribulations, Jacqueline's experiences have pushed her to motivate and inspire others to their full potential. Her writings reveal a deep expression of heartfelt emotion which can be visualized by those who read her work.
DEMETRIUS IRICK: AUTHOR, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
An Orangeburg, SC native, Demetrius Irick sought after the "street life" which included drugs and sometimes violence to build his reputation. His strong desire to be accepted amongst his youth led to Demetrius making poor decisions with unforeseen consequences, yet to face. By age 23, he was facing a four year sentence and now questioning his fate.
Through his determination and the strong influence from his wife of twelve years, Demetrius is currently the District Manager of a popular retailer. In addition, he and his wife are the authors of his memoir titled, "I'm Finally A Man, A Husband's Journey to Manhood" published in July 2012.
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