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…
Content is King: Christine Michel Carter Trains Organizations to Reach More Millennials
As a Mompreneur, Influencer, and Agent Consultant, Christine helps organizations to be more effective towards the Millennial audience with effective branding. I caught up with Christine as we discussed starting a new business, key tips to personal branding, creating content that is king, and the power of the millennial audience. As a brand and agency…
Multimedia Entrepreneur Vanessa James Talks About the Key to Creating Great Content
One of the most important factors behind a successful business is the content that the business puts out. Multimedia Entrepreneur Vanessa James talks about the key to creating great content and the advantages your brand gives you with consistency and dedication. What inspired you to become a multimedia entrepreneur? VJ: “A sheer desire to succeed…
Black Creatives Matter
Hey my loves, As the last day of Black History Month has hit, I hope black history created something in you that made you want to know more about our history on a 365 level. I know you’re wondering why I picked a picture of light bulbs for this particular blog and the reason behind…
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…
Radio Personality VERNIQUE is a Force On and Off the Air
As the go to for entertainment and lifestyle, VERNIQUE is a force on and off the air. When she is not on air with the Morning Madhouse Show, she is hosting live events such as 17th Cancer Society Ball Fashion Show, being a ambassador, and a social media influencer. Vernique and I discussed entertainment and…
Bestselling Author Melissa Radke Teaches Women How To Eat Cake and Be Brave
Bestselling Author and Podcaster Melissa Radke hit a positive nerve in a lot of women when she wrote her bestseller, Eat Cake. Be Brave., a book idea that took place after Melissa made a personal wish to live her life more courageously. I got the honor to chat with Melissa as we discussed how Eat…
How Jalisa Roberts Uses Dance and Wellness to Influence Others
A scared, shy gift won’t be a gift of love, so I let my heart speak more than my brain.” –Jalisa Roberts As the founder of The Chrysalis Creative and The Cocoon: Youth Empowerment Program, Jalisa inspires others through dance and practicing wellness. Her choreography sparks conversations on identity and memory. I caught up with…
MUA Kiera King Creates a Business That Shows Beauty in All Forms
MUA Kierra King believes that the only thing that is consistent is change. As the creator of beauty brand Tainted Confessions, Kierra once used make-up to hide her insecurities. As she embarked on her self-journey, her insecurities transformed into self-love embarking her to start a creative business reminding other women that beauty comes in all…
The Power of Music: Reina P. Talks Branding, Goals, and her Upcoming EP
Through music and various forms of art, Reina P. expresses herself to the world as she prepares for her upcoming EP, “Ever Loving You”. As an HR professional by day and artist by night, Reina believes staying true to yourself is what makes you a real creative. I chatted with Reina as we discussed her…
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