Zakiya Cottingham

41 I am many always mistake me for being in my twenties or 30….a single mom of six, and a grandmother….I stay in shape…I’m independent.etc….

   

Placed 18th

in the Quarter-Finals

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What do you love about being over 40?

That I’m grown and sexy…lol and I have children of all ages and still get compliments, yet having the wisdom and knowledge to teach and talk to people I may meet on a day to day basis about my life experiences growing up in the North, and now living in the South, we’re I love it! Although it has been some bitter sweet moments. Yet I have made it through the challenges of life relocating alone with my children and still being able to live life! Free of fear quilt and shame! Being able to smile!

How do you stay fabulous?

Listening to music, trying to stay positive at all times….loving others even when they don’t love me, having a relationship with god. Working out( exercising) smiling, giving others compliments, especially other women who are beautiful, uplifting and inspiring others…being proactive and active with my children….sipping wine and cooking…( my therapy at times….😉Laughing and being a kid at heart…even if I am 41….lol🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

What would you do with the $40,000?

I would pay some of my debt..(student loans) invest in some, take a vacation with my children and my family, Never took a vacation before. I will buy or find someone to make a special chair for my grandson his two and has cerebral palsy. He can’t stand. And barely sits up on his own. ( and just the most adorable baby ever. Give back to others or someone in need.

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