You are the company you keep, so surround yourself with people who make you better. It takes a village. If you aren’t familiar with this saying then let me break it down. It’s said that a child has a better chance of becoming a healthy and fully capable adult, if the entire community takes an…
“Let us forgive each other. Only then will we live in peace” – Tolstoy I used to think I was pretty good at forgiving and letting go, but I was wrong. We’ve all had people and things in our lives cause us pain, and we all handle it differently. In the past I’ve always dealt…
INT. INTERVIEW ROOM – DAY CHARISSE is sitting at a large table, across from TIM. She has a folio open in front of her and a pen in her hand. Tim is overlooking her resume intensely, glancing up at her occasionally. CHARISSE: “…I think that was the hardest thing for me. Having to come on so…
The Blair Waldorfs of the World… I am secretly (not so secret actually) obsessed with Gossip Girl and the Blair Waldorfs of the world. Her drive, ambition, and determination to get things done (whether good or bad) always inspired me. I sat watching a scene of her eating a huge box of macarons and thought…
As discussed in the last post, creative collaboration can be fearful at first but I encourage everyone to get over it and take the leap. Make sure to check out Creative Collaboration for the full story. As promised, here are some tips that I think are crucial for having a great collaboration experience: Divergent Thinking…
Like a dope piece of art, many things combine to create something magical! What does it mean to be a CREATIVE? I’ve struggled for a long time to define myself as such, and as a result got a late start at what I consider to be my calling. So, I’ll ask the question again. What…
On May 5, 2018 I will be attending the NYC WALK TO END LUPUS NOW! I would really appreciate your support. You can make a donation and/or join my team, #QueenQuin by registering to walk. If you aren’t familiar with my Lupus journey, please check out Living With Lupus Part 1 and Part 2. LUPUS…
“[I love what I do because] it allows me to live in my truth and that is ultimate freedom.” – Lina Iris Viktor Conceptual Artist | Performance Artist | Painter The definition of #BlackGirlMagic! One day I was mindlessly scrolling on social media and came across that interview. I immediately followed…
