Lights, camera, action was the theme for this star-studded week! On Monday, December 12, supermodel Beverly Johnson launched her new lifestyle brand at the Millesime- The Carlton Hotel in New York City. Of course a launch party “Super Model” style would not be complete without a surprise fashion show in the mix displaying Ms. Johnson’s brand!

Oh yes, this diva still has it going on with her grace and charm and is even making an appearance in the cyber world by launching her website, BeverlyJohnson.com which showcases all of her business ventures including Beverly Johnson’s hair, skin, bath and body products. Not only can we stay beautiful with these products, we can also see the fashion icon on Oprah’s OWN Network, starring in her new reality show, “Beverly’s Full House” set to launch in February 2012! There’s so much excitement going on in Beverly’s world and I’m looking forward to staying tuned for more in the coming year!

Inspired in New York also hosted their series on Tuesday, December 13, at the Faison Firehouse Theater which was hosted by theater co-founder George Faison. This invite only series honors and celebrates urban icons in film, sports, music, art, medicine, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Honorees for the December’s event included the following:

Roberta Flack (Legendary Songstress, Songwriter, Musician)

Mona Scott-Young (Owner-Monami Entertainment LLC)

Anthony Hamilton (American R&B –Soul Singer, Songwriter)

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To help celebrate the accomplishments of these individuals the arrivals of well-known personages appeared on the red carpet such as Sister 2 Sister magazine Publisher Jamie Foster Brown, Assemblyman Keith Wright, State Senator Bill Perkins, Talent Consultant with The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. George Harrell Jr., and a distinguished crowd of others!

Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you. All the other tangible rewards will come as a result.- Maya Angelou