Marketing is the elusive magic that all business and brands must have in order to attract their target market. However, marketing can be difficult for some to understand and seemingly costly. As a result, it becomes necessary to market ourselves as much as our brand because on all levels, but especially the local levels, people do business with people they know, like and trust. […]
As the saying gose, April showers bring May flowers, but I am hopeful that March’s confusion will bring clarity in April or the seasons to come. With Michael Jackson, Nipsey Hussle and Jordan Peele making headlines for good, bad and the different, I am left wondering: What is the purpose of it all? Coming to terms with the need to simplify and declutter, over the weekend, I sprang out of bed early in the morning and began tossing old stuff, organizing important stuff and reflecting on impactful stuff. The community outreach, the influencer engagement and the everyday grind all became just stuff, i.e., pictures, papers, and doohickeys alike. But what is the point of all this stuff? It’s amazing how reflective spring cleaning can be, and here is what I discovered: […]
In the continued spirit of giving, the South Florida Black Business Directory has been celebrating Women’s History Month by helping “Sis secure the bag!” […]
The first quarter of the year is almost complete, and if you’re like me, 2019 has been running at a million miles a minute since January 1. Entrepreneurs and influencers such as myself are learning the importance of scheduling time with family, friends and even themselves. Otherwise those aspects of their lives could get neglected. To accomplish work-life-balance, I am recommending that you check on the Broward event scene for a variety of events that can help you achieve balance in both your professional and private lives. […]
The second weekend in March is circled permanently in red on my calendar because of Jazz in the Gardens. Jazz in the Gardens presented by Miami Gardens is almost a week-long celebration of music, culture and food that is being dubbed as “the fastest growing jazz and R&B festival in the U.S.” […]
Jussie Smollet leaves everyone asking why? […]
The Lauderhill Regional Chamber of Commerce presents its Fourth Annual SoLa Rum, Food & Wine Festival will take place on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 from 6 to 11 p.m. on the grounds of the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 N.W. 11 Place, Lauderhill, Fla. […]
On Tuesday night, January 28, actor/singer, Jussie Smollett was attacked as he was leaving a Chicago restaurant. Smollet is best known for his role as Jamal Lyons on the FOX hit drama series, Empire, where he plays an openly gay character. Smollett came out publicly as a gay man in 2015 on the Ellen Show, and the unfortunate incident that occurred can only be described as racist and homophobic. […]
On Friday, Jan. 25, the government shutdown ended, but with threats of possibly shutting it down again on Friday, February 15, the uncertainty lingers. As it stands, furloughed workers will return to work. Essential government workers will begin to receive their earned wages, along with back pay for time served without pay. But for many, it’s not as easy as going back to business as usual. […]
From social media to CNN, from water cooler talk to our radio airwaves, the subject is unavoidable, and rightfully so. On the slim chance you haven’t heard, “Surviving R. Kelly” is a six-part Lifetime Television Network documentary detailing sexual abuse allegations against singer/songwriter, Robert Kelly aka R. Kelly […]
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