Poetree Sets You Free: The Life of an Artist

  “I went full force into exhibiting beauty, culture, naturalism, feminism and the power of individualism, or what many say: being unapologetically yourself, through social media and the next thing I knew I was featured in Essence, Billboard, Shea Moisture, Ispy,  and Sa Beauty.” – Poetree  I caught up with Poetree and we chatted about…

Illustrator Keturah Bobo Inspires and Uplifts Through Art

As an artist and illustrator, Keturah BoBo believes it is her duty  to make art that inspires, uplifts, and advocates for my community. I caught up with the artist also known as Ariel and we discussed her biggest accomplishments as an artpreneur and what we can expect from her this year.      Keturah Bobo |…

Jessica Robinson Serves New Orleans With a Mobile Bartending Business

Earning a degree in Mass-Communications, Jessica Robinson found her passion in serving and putting smiles on faces. As a bartender in college she honed her skills, becoming a Certified Mixologist in 2013. As an advocate for female rights, Jessica enjoys expressing her feminism through her cocktails and hosting events that bring women together to celebrate…

The Struggles of Dating As a Christian Woman

As a Christian woman, the struggle is real when it comes to dating!” Sure, I know we’re supposed to wait until God brings our “soulmate” into our life, but if you’re human and fallen short like me, you’re hardheaded, have disobeyed God, and tried to get to know and date people that you had no…

Entreprenuer Shanti Bloodworth Talks Writing and Podcasting

As the author of “Why Side Chicks Winning” and the host of the podcast, The Shanti Helena Show, Shanti Bloodworth uses her platfrom to connect with others by sharing her own personal stories and experiences. I got a chance to catch up with Shanti and we talked about writing and podcasting, three rules before starting…

Fashion Designer Janaya Hampton Uses Brand as Freedom of Expression

Janaya Hampton created her fashion line Asterisk The Brand with a mindset of creativity and freedom of expression making a way into the field of fashion. I caught up with Janaya and we discussed her influences, key advice for starting a fashion line, and how mistakes led to success. What inspired you to start Asterisk The…

Playright and Screenwriter Sonhara Eastman Creates Magic For Stage and Screen

As the creator and producer of the powerful web series Black Girl’s Guide to Fertility now streaming, Sonhara Eastman creates stories for stage and screen that illuminates the black experience while also spreading awareness about stories that need to be told more often. I caught up with Sonhara as we discussed the inspiration behind Black…