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𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with entrepreneur, Chiquita!

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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, Jennifer Sears!

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First, before we dive into all the amazing things that you’re doing, I read that you are a March baby and an ’80s baby. So am I! We are the same age!!! Yassss!!! I love that for us!!! Where are you from, and what was life like for you growing up in the 80s/90s era? Growing up in Paterson, NJ, and later Dublin, GA, I was a very artistic child. My playtime consisted of drawing, writing poetry and stories, and performing a scene or a dance for a willing audience, usually my mother, who has always been my biggest supporter … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with actress, Jennifer Sears!

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𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with multi-talented artist, DeAna Fai!

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I understand that you are a Virginian! I have family from VA! What was it like for you growing up there? As you know, the motto for Virginia is “Virginia Is For Lovers” and I believe that to be very true in different ways. Virginia has provided a nurturing environment for my upbringing. I’ve discovered who I am as an artist, learned how to refine my skill and hone in on my craft, study the business of it and implement ways to leave a lasting impression even outside of it. Virginia is home to many amazing artists such as Missy … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 interview with multi-talented artist, DeAna Fai!

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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 Licensed Therapist and Author, Zena Chase!

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It’s great to chat with you again! How are you doing? Yes, it has been a little while! I’m great! I cannot complain at all, feeling blessed to be thriving in this world we live in today. What sparked your interest in wanting to become a self-published author? Well, being an author was always something I was interested in. I actually started writing poems in elementary school as a coping skill and would always say one day I would publish them. I have been fascinated with writing since an early age. While I do not have all the poems I … Continue reading 𝑼𝑯𝑴 Interview with Licensed Therapist and Author, Zena Chase!

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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!