Wonderlust Spa and Boutique: A Dream Deferred, but Not Denied
[caption id="attachment_1293" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Phala Thesian[/caption] Women are truly resilient. Despite everything sent to break us, we somehow manage to get back up. While out supporting a friend for her soft product launch, I ended up meeting another beautiful female entrepreneur. Phala Thesian, part owner of Wanderlust Spa and…
Unstoppable: Female Entrepreneur – Katrina Aborisade
I posted something recently about amplifying the yes in ones life. Too often we talk ourselves out of greatness because we are so busy listening to that inward voice of doubt. [caption id="attachment_1281" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Katrina Aborisade[/caption] Since launching Janet Michelle, I have come into contact with some of…
Unpacking JAY-Z’S 4:44
Listen, I was up until the wee hours of the morning listening to JAY-Z'S 4:44. Confession: I have not always been the biggest JAY-Z fan, now that that's out of the way. It still didn't stop me from being able to appreciate a solid piece of work. There is…
CSI Events Presents: Relax and Unwind
[caption id="attachment_1232" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Janet Michelle, Chef Towan Rush[/caption] Harold Buchannon , Coupon Cutie, and Beee Artistry of CSI Events, hosted a soft opening of their Relax and Unwind at the Rush Hour Resturant and Lounge. It will definitely be one of the places to be on a Tuesday…
Are Your Pads, Tampons and Panty Liners Making You Sick?
While strolling through those Target streets, I stumbled upon a unique brand of feminine products. L. is the brand and their products are free of harsh chemicals typically contained in feminine products-which I didn't even know existed. Seriously, those products need labeling like cigarets. What is this world coming to?…
A Young Woman Ready to Leave Her Social Footprint by Helping Others
[caption id="attachment_1209" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Photo: Angelica Davis, Executive Director[/caption] The beautiful thing about hardships is that they are great for developing an attitude of toughness and increasing ones ability to overcome when others may be subdued. They are also great for producing the desire to want to help others…
Community Jewels: The Very Resources You Need Are Right In Front You. #BurgInspired
It never ceases to amaze me the amount of talent and love that people have not only for the city, but for those that reside in it. Speakers, entrepreneurs, community activists, authors, musicians, educational professionals and medical professionals that have enough passion and will to act on that passion is…
Creating Your Own Path After A Successful Partnership
I enjoy stories of what I like to call "business courage." I had the pleasure of covering a night of celebration for Marla Wade, currently an Agent of In & Out Quick Bail Bonds. The order of celebration was in Marla's decision to start her own Bail Bonds Company,…
Jam of Approval: Kendrick Lamar’s Damn
Kung Fu Kenny got the industry on lock. When all of your titles on your most recent album chart at the same time, that’s some very very legendary stuff. Listen, I enjoyed every track on Damn. I'm old school, I have to understand every lyric and feel the song; with…
Education Matters Community Meeting: Advocating For Your Children
During the meeting hosted by Brother John Muhammad, President of the Neighborhood Association of Childs Park, several citizen led efforts that addressed the advocating of children were presented. One thing is clear, our kids need to know and see that the community cares about them. Just imagine for a moment…