Category Archives: Empowerment
You Gotta Make it Happen!
Dear friends,
A recent trip to the Sunshine State is all I needed to revitalize my spirit and relieve me from the hustle and bustle of the city. The humidity, greeting from loved ones, authentic southern treats no one can beat, palm trees, and flowing waters made me realize there’s no place like home!
Leading Ladies with Inspired in New York
Women’s History month is a great time to reflect and honor women who are making their mark in society.While women are continually shattering glass ceiling, it’s always great to have a celebration which honors their contributions in society. On Tuesday, March 13, 2102 Inspired in New York held their Honoree series at Tian at the Riverside in Harlem, New York.
A One On One Conversation with Vidya Rajagopalan
I just love celebrations!!!! Especially when it involves celebrating Women’s History Month!!! Listen to my latest adventure as I have a One on One Conversation with The President of The New York City Chapter of Women of Visionary Influence Inc., Ms. Vidya Rajagopalan! Vidya shares her story on which woman she admires and tells about the non-profit organization Woman of Visionary Influence Inc. Get ready to enjoy this adventure as we talk about phenomenal women and how you can get involved in this sisterhood and community! Read the rest of this entry
Scoring HIGH with D.R.EA.M.
“Leap Day” only comes once every four years and what better way to spend that extra day we have in February than to be surrounded by the soothing melodies of jazz and mingling with those in the Financial District in New York City. D.R.E.A.M. (Developing Responsible Economically Advanced Model-Citizens), an educational nonprofit organization which educates underrepresented youth on financial literacy held their Sax Therapy: Live Jazz Social & After Work Mixer to create an atmosphere with a sophisticated twist! Located at the beautiful Glid Hall Hotel, this event created an ambiance of sophistication and prestige. Read the rest of this entry
Following the Course…
What better way to spend an adventure this week then to have one with a friend whom you haven’t seen in years come to the “Big Apple” and also become acquainted with a new extension for the clique. While hanging out with a dear friend, we shared our current life stories, made new stories, and reminisced on how we created this story in the first place. Different versions were thrown because of excitement, but finally the story was aligned to make us realize our course for today. If it wasn’t for the people in our lives, the love of music, and an artist by the name of Raphael Saadiq, a friendship would have never been garnered into the one established today.
Fashion Frenzy in the City!
Fashion Week has come and gone, but here’s what I captured from it all! On February 11, 2012 Iman Cosmetics gave an informative evening of consultations and conversations with the theme An Iconic Beauty in Every Era at the Hue-Man Bookstore in Harlem, NY. Iman Cosmetics industry experts, Byron Barnes, Make-up Artist to the stars, along with Desiree Reid, General Manager, talked about the evolution of beauty, the Iman product line, and educated the guest on the importance of keeping your skin up to par. Luckily, others can get this invaluable information through Iman’s book entitled, The Beauty of Color: The Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color. Read the rest of this entry
A One on One Conversation with Shelly-Ann Gordon
It’s February and the journey just keeps getting better! Listen to my latest adventure as I have a one on one conversation with an Important Player in the Banking Industry, Ms. Shelly-Ann Gordon! Shelly-Ann gives her story about her career path in banking and tells of her latest venture Your Vision Now Webinar Series. Get ready to enjoy this adventure as we discuss LOVE, PASSION, and DREAMS! Read the rest of this entry
Stage for Debate: Steve Stoute & William C. Rhoden with Danyel Smith
What better way to kick off Black History Month than to celebrate the progression of Black culture by attending the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, NY for their Inaugural Stage for Debate series where authors Steve Stoute and William C. Rhoden discussed whether or not culture and sports are in a “post-black” moment. Moderated by Danyel Smith, Editor of Billboard magazine, culture critic, and sports enthusiast, this debate opened the minds of the audience to evaluate the progression of Black culture.
15th Annual Gathering of the Wall Street Economic Summit
The Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project hosted their 15th annual gathering of the Wall Street Economic Summit, January 25 – 27th at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in New York City. This year’s summit theme was, “Bringing Everyone to the Table” which focused on access to capital, industry and technology for American families and businesses facing economic adjustments.
What’s Love Got to Do With It?! Part II
It’s been three weeks into my 30-Day Self-Love Challenge and for those who missed my first post, the challenge gives an opportunity for individuals to choose themselves first. Not to be selfish in loving only themselves, but in the end of the challenge to carry the love they have for themselves and help others.
Adventures of All That JAZZ 