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Sophia Danenberg: On Top Of The World
Sophia Danenberg certainly does not look like a rugged mountaineer. However, intelligence, courage and stamina took her to the Summit of Mt. Everest in 2006. Mount Everest is the highest mountain on earth. Part of the Himalaya range in Asia; located on the border between Sagarmatha Zone, Nepal and Tibet, it is 8,848 meters or 29,029 feet. She had a few... »
Hill Harper ‘A Conversation’ With Flaimahmy!
Before it was called The Conversation and before New York Times bestselling author Hill Harper set out to write his most recent book, The Conversation How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships, he asked himself, “Am I part of the problem?” Chosen by Essence as a must read, the book quotes Susan Taylor, The State of... »
“This Is It” Movie Review
In the days and weeks following the death of pop music legend Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009, media reports painted pictures of someone who was depressed, severely sleep deprived and in poor physical condition. Some believe that Jackson was not well enough to perform the 50 sold-out concerts that were scheduled to take... »
Books You May Have Missed – “Outliers The Story of Success”
Outliers, The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell is fascinating. Most of us, more often than not think about our own success or lack thereof, the success of others that we admire, perhaps envy or hold in high esteem. Gladwell introduces new ways of thinking about and measuring success. Talent, ability, ambition and hard work are discussed. However, he... »
Your Weekend getaway has finally arrived!!
It’s Saturday night – the baby is fast asleep, and home chores are done. Or better yet, you have complete solitude because the house is all yours; everyone is out and the baby is with the grandparents. Ahhh! At last. Your much needed “I can totally relax time“ has arrived. Get ready to sit quietly on the couch with a fantastic book, “The... »
Teresa Caldwell – Before the “Bow…Wow!”
Teresa Caldwell is a savvy businesswoman. Early in life she learned the importance of self-expression and independence. Successful in her own right she has also done an exceptional job as business manager to rapper, actor and philanthropist, Shad Gregory Moss, her son, better known as “Bow Wow.” From the depths of struggle she managed to bring herself and her son to the heights of success. ... »
T-Boz of “TLC” – The Very VERY Fly-Mommy!!!
Tionne Tenese Watkins, better known as “T-Boz” is the Founder of TLC, , one of the most exciting and successful girl groups in history. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on April 25,... »
Betty Wright – Artist, Businesswoman, Trailblazer
Betty Wright, born December 21, 1953, is an artist, businesswoman and trailblazer. In 1967 at the young age of 13-years-old she discovered singers Gwen and George McCrae. Not only did she discover them, she helped them get signed to “Henry Stone’s” Alston record label. At the age of fifteen she had her first hit single,... »
Can you “Eat, Pray, Love” – in three different countries??
It was precisely this enticing book title combination that sparked my interest in the first place. Why had this author chosen to write about these three things in that fastidious order? Such question and a few others led me to read an international bestseller book titled, “Eat Pray Love” by Elizabeth Gilbert. Gilbert is known... »
The Real Housewives of Atlanta – Lisa Wu Hartwell
Lisa Wu Hartwell is a career woman and entrepreneur who owns her own real estate firm Hartwell and Associates. She is an artist and designer. Her baby clothing line is Hart 2 Hart, her jewelry line is Wu Girls and she just started a new clothing line, Closet Freak. She and husband Ed Hartwell, a player with the... »
