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𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with actress Joyce Glenn!

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Welcome, Joyce, and how are you doing? I’m wonderful! Thank you for having me! You are an amazing actress! It’s the range for us!! I understand that your career in the entertainment industry started off in modeling which is so awesome!! Tell us how you landed in the world of acting, and what did you see in the mirror early on in your career, looking back at you, that made you know and solidified that this was your calling and something that you were great at?  I got my start in acting on an independent film called “Life 101 Angel’s … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with actress Joyce Glenn!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with entrepreneur, Chiquita!

Linnea

Welcome, Chiquita, and how are you doing? I’m doing great, thank you! Some people are just born to create, as it is embedded in their DNA. At what point in your life did you realize you were creative?  I would have to say in college at Virginia State University. Hail State! 💙🧡 When I decided to switch my major to Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Textiles, Apparel, and Merchandising Management, that’s when it really clicked. We were sewing, doing fashion shows, and preparing full presentations, and I realized creativity was truly embedded in my DNA. Even after … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with entrepreneur, Chiquita!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Actress, Enya Flack!

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Welcome, Enya, and how are you doing? Doing great! Thanks for inviting me:) What led you on a path of acting? Actually, I never intended to become an actor. I had taken a few classes in college to help with my public speaking skills, but my plan was always to go into television news. But after a few months of trying it out at a local east coast station, I realized it wasn’t for me. So after a big breakup, I moved to Los Angeles and was lucky enough to get a production job at Warner Brothers, working on several … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Actress, Enya Flack!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Travel Advisor, Angela Marshall!

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Welcome, Angela, and how are you doing? I’m blessed and grateful, thank you! Let’s talk about your business, Flyawaywithmi Travel Agency! When did your love for traveling develop, and what is the inspiration behind why you started this particular business? I’ve loved traveling since I was a kid. My family would take trips to Florida and other states, and those early experiences planted a seed in me. But my true love for international travel began when I visited The Bahamas and Jamaica for the first time. I saw people who looked like me but lived with different customs and cultures. … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Travel Advisor, Angela Marshall!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Professional Organizer, Amani Miles!

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Welcome, Amani, and how are you doing? I am doing well and feeling extremely blessed.  Take us back a bit. When was the passion born for organizing spaces that led you on a path of wanting to help others stay organized? My passion for organizing was born from a life-changing moment of clarity after my uncle passed away. When my dad called, overwhelmed by the state of my uncle’s apartment, I thought, “How challenging could it be?” What I discovered was a space where years of accumulation had created an environment that felt insurmountable. This is a reflection of struggles many … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Professional Organizer, Amani Miles!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Author and Poet Kiana Donae!

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How are you doing? Taking life one day at a time. There’s been a mixture of joy, growth, and grief. I’m learning to honor the slower seasons and rest when needed, giving myself grace. That has been healing. So, I am doing well and pray that you are too.  I know that you have a deep love and passion for words, for writing. How has that passion and love evolved over the years, and how does it continue to feed your soul in order to drive the consistency to produce more words? The passion is steady and sacred. In the beginning as … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Author and Poet Kiana Donae!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Author Chantrice Marshall!

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Welcome back, Chantrice! How are you doing? I’m doing good. Let’s chat about your new book, “Do You See Me?” Congratulations on your new book! That’s an amazing achievement!! Tell us about this book and what inspired you to write this particular story. My new book, Do You See Me?, was written while going through a dark season in my life, and through that season it showed me who I really was. A woman who is resilient. She goes through things, takes the good and the bad from it and continues to move on, turning that pain into purpose. I … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Author Chantrice Marshall!

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Dr. Martine talks about being called to social work and is spreading awareness about autism!

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I would like to introduce you all to Dr. Martine Laventure, DSW, LMSW. She is a beloved social worker with over 14 years of experience. She is committed to helping others and making a huge impact on people’s lives. Dr. Martine has a doctorate from Tulane University and is the owner and founder of Laventure Consulting Services, LLC. Being a school social worker has allowed her to assist students and families with overcoming challenges in order for their betterment. As we continue living our lives, challenges arise in a variety of different forms and ways; it’s a beautiful thing when … Continue reading Dr. Martine talks about being called to social work and is spreading awareness about autism!

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Ebony was called to help others heal and tackle their trauma in unique ways!

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I would like to introduce you all to Ebony Belt! She is a certified trauma support specialist, coach, author, philanthropist, and speaker. Ebony holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in management. Yes, Queen!! She is the CEO/Founder of Divine by Design Mentoring, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping at-risk young women in less marginalized communities. Ebony is a bright light—a powerful gem who is a very imperative fixture in the community. She has selflessly helped to empower so many others. Ebony leads not only by her skills obtained through education but also by her own personal … Continue reading Ebony was called to help others heal and tackle their trauma in unique ways!

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Erica’s love for storytelling has led her to a multitude of areas in the world of acting, transcending beyond her work in front of our TV screens.

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Recently, I caught up with award-winning actress Erica Hubbard! She is also a producer, writer, author, and philanthropist!! Erica can be seen gracing our screens in a plethora of films like “Akeelah and the Bee, Save The Last Dance, Black Coffee, The Assistant 1 & 2, and many more, portraying some of the most amazing and intriguing characters we’ve ever seen. Currently, she is portraying the role of “Ernestine” SO exceptionally in Carl Weber’s The Family Business: New Orleans, which you can watch on BETPlus! Not only does she have a passion for acting, but she also is passionate about … Continue reading Erica’s love for storytelling has led her to a multitude of areas in the world of acting, transcending beyond her work in front of our TV screens.