A few months ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Issa Rae, Numa Perrier, Lena Waithe and Ashley Blaine Featherson about the state of Black TV and how black women are portrayed in contemporary media. All of these women are making some serious moves in the film and web world and I admire their hustle and respect for arts and all of them dropped some gems for how they reached their own success and how we can find a solution for making the “average black woman” a mainstream staple. Join in to the discussion below.
(New Post) Round Table Discussion: Black TV w/ @issarae @hillmangrad @MissNuma @AshleyBlaine
February 6, 2014 by
(New Music Post) Love Song of the Day “Waiting in Vain” By Bob Marley #lovemonth #happybirthdayBobMarley
February 6, 2014 by
In honor of Bob Marley’s birthday today’s song is from him and his beautiful soul!
This is one of my favorite Bob Marley songs! I’ll put up some serious gun fingers when this song comes on anywhere, it’s just so beautiful and it’s so easy to do a reggae 2 step. #oldjamaicanproblems Happy Birthday Mr. Marley! One Love!
Lyrics
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love.
From the very first time I rest my eyes on you, girl,
My heart says follow t’rough.
But I know, now, that I’m way down on your line,
But the waitin’ feel is fine:
So don’t treat me like a puppet on a string,
‘Cause I know I have to do my thing.
Don’t talk to me as if you think I’m dumb;
I wanna know when you’re gonna come – soon.
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love,
‘Cause if summer is here,
I’m still waiting there;
Winter is here,
And I’m still waiting there.[Guitar solo]Like I said:
It’s been three years since I’m knockin’ on your door,
And I still can knock some more:
Ooh girl, ooh girl, is it feasible?
I wanna know now, for I to knock some more.
Ya see, in life I know there’s lots of grief,
But your love is my relief:
Tears in my eyes burn – tears in my eyes burn
While I’m waiting – while I’m waiting for my turn,
See!I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love, oh!
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna wait in vain.
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna wait in vain.
No, I don’t wanna (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain) –
No I – no I (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t
wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain) –
No, no-no, I, no, I (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain) –
It’s your love that I’m waiting on (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain);
It’s me love that you’re running from.
It’s Jah love that I’m waiting on (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain);
It’s me love that you’re running from.
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love.
From the very first time I rest my eyes on you, girl,
My heart says follow t’rough.
But I know, now, that I’m way down on your line,
But the waitin’ feel is fine:
So don’t treat me like a puppet on a string,
‘Cause I know I have to do my thing.
Don’t talk to me as if you think I’m dumb;
I wanna know when you’re gonna come – soon.
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love,
‘Cause if summer is here,
I’m still waiting there;
Winter is here,
And I’m still waiting there.[Guitar solo]Like I said:
It’s been three years since I’m knockin’ on your door,
And I still can knock some more:
Ooh girl, ooh girl, is it feasible?
I wanna know now, for I to knock some more.
Ya see, in life I know there’s lots of grief,
But your love is my relief:
Tears in my eyes burn – tears in my eyes burn
While I’m waiting – while I’m waiting for my turn,
See!I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love;
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love, oh!
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna wait in vain.
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna wait in vain.
No, I don’t wanna (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain) –
No I – no I (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t
wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain) –
No, no-no, I, no, I (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain) –
It’s your love that I’m waiting on (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain);
It’s me love that you’re running from.
It’s Jah love that I’m waiting on (I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna –
I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna – I don’t wanna wait in vain);
It’s me love that you’re running from.
(New Music Post) Love Song of the Day – “What You Won’t Do For Love” by Bobby Caldwell
February 5, 2014 by
It’s the month of love and I’m excited about it!
February is a good time to celebrate a lot of things, Black History , Women’s Empowerment and most importantly LOVE . Since I’m a music head I’m celebrating the month of love with music because some of the best songs are love songs! Today I’m posting a classic from Bobby Caldwell, “What You Won’t Do For Love”, enjoy!
Lyrics
I guess you wonder where I’ve been
I searched to find a love within
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you and I can’t let go
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I’m in a daze from your love, you see
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you and I can’t let go
Some people go around the world for love
But they may never find what they dream of
What you won’t do, do for love
You’ve tried everything but you don’t give up
In my world only you makes me do
For love what I would not do
But then I only want the best it’s true
They can’t believe the things I do for you
What you won’t do, do for love
You’ve tried everything but you don’t give up
In my world, only you makes me do
For love what I would not do
Makes me do for love what I would not do
(New Video Post) Women Who Empower ….
February 3, 2014 by
My friend Jay asked me to kick off “Women’s Empowerment Month” on his site Up4discussion.org and I was glad to! I absolutely love talking about women, especially the ones that empower me! Check out the video below to see which women I chose to thank for being a constant inspiration! Happy Women’s Empowerment Month!
(New Video Post) “Don’t beat yourself up” #SelfloveSaturday
February 1, 2014 by
Happy Self Love Saturday!
Before I started my self love journey, I used to be incredibly hard on my looks. I’d see a picture of myself and focus on all of the “negatives” and complain about the little things and not appreciate my face/body and overall appearance despite how much effort I may have put in. It was awful, I finally had an “ah ha” moment one night with my mom after I sat looking at pictures of myself with her and just complained the whole time about the things I didn’t like. I sounded like a grinch and was being completely disrespectful to my mom because at the end of the day these were her genes that I was taking for granted lol. When I finally heard myself I knew that here is where I needed to start to make some changes and actually appreciate make looks and improve on the things that I could. Instead of focusing on the negative I needed to see only the positives and quit beating myself up because it was getting me no where. My suggestion for anyone that does this is the next time you see a picture of yourself, before you start complaining about the things you don’t like, point out at least 5 things that you do like! Do this all the time until you truly appreciate your natural beauty and what makes you special. Happy Self Love Saturday ya’ll! xo
(New Post) Feeling Good Feeling Great! – The Plan Stays the Same!
January 30, 2014 by
Thinking of a master plan…
It’s January 29 2014 and I’m tired but I’m excited.
I’ve had the exact same “grand master plan” for my career for 25 years and it’s finally slowly but surely coming together. Today I had a really good meeting/convo talking about art, passion, entertainment and my journey in the entertainment business and it was probably the first time that I realized I’ve been doing this “thang” for a long time and my plan has literally never changed! I’ve improved it, adjusted it, stepped away from it to see it with new eyes but I’ve ultimately stuck to the exact same goals and used everything in my life as a stepping stone to get a little further each time. At the end of my meeting I felt pretty good for not giving up and giving in to anyone’s pressures to change and I was rewarded with a simple statement, “Andrea, I think the stars are lining up for you” Hey now! I think they are too! Pow! Pow! Your girl feels good!
(New Video Post) “Let Your Work Move You Forward” – Weekly Memo inspired by @AVAETC
January 27, 2014 by
“The only thing that moves you forward is your work” – Ava Duvernay
I’m constantly inspired by the incredible filmmaker Ava Duvernay. She’s humble, talented, focused and regularly makes huge power moves in the film and television industry that make every black girl smile! I watched an awesome talk from her at the Directors Guild of America (you can watch the full thing below) and while listening to her she confirmed for me that the only thing that matters is your work! Your work is the only thing that will move you forward! This week my Memo is inspired by her awesomeness, enjoy the video and please watch her entire key note speech below.
(New Video Post) Hacking Into Awesome Interview with Andrea Lewis on @LoriandCher
January 22, 2014 by
This evening I had a wonderful interview with Lori and Cher, a cousin duo who both have a background in TV production. They have a great new Google+ show called “Hacking Into Awesome” and I had a really fun time chatting with them about “Black Actress” and my favorite topic, Self Love! Both of the Lori and Cher are beautiful and have personalities that are ready for TV! Check out the interview below, thanks for showing me so much love ladies! xo
P.S The first half of the show they speak to Alison Salinas, a television publicist who was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer. She has an amazing attitude and oozes positivity and you can find out more of her story on her blog http://tealpowercanuck.wordpress.com/ She’s very inspiring!
(New Video Post) How To Start A Self Love Journey #SelfLoveSaturday
January 18, 2014 by
Hey guys! Happy Self Love Saturday
This is a post for anyone who wants to start a Self Love Journey but you don’t know where to start! I have 3 very simple tips that can help get you on your way!
1. Love Letters:
Keep a notepad by your bed and every morning when you wake up, write yourself a note! On this note declare the type of day you want to have and the way you want to feel about your self. Give yourself a little piece of advice to keep with you through the day. I find that writing it out is better than just speaking it into the universe because you are able to re-read this note through out your day.
2. Vision Board:
I absolutely LOVE vision boards! It’s a great way to create the life you want and have it as a daily reminder for what you want and what you’re working towards. If you haven’t done your vision board for 2014 yet, I strongly advise that you do. It serves as a great source of motivation.
3. Make a goal and give yourself a deadline:
This year I plan to not only have goals for the whole year but I’m also giving myself smaller monthly goals, 30 days to complete or try something new that’ll help me to improve as a person. I recently found a very inspiring story from a young woman named Lakeisha who wanted to lose weight and gain self-esteem in 100 days and she did it! I loved the story so much and I did a little more research and I found the site Giveit100.com This site is encouraging people to take a 100 days to go after a dream, there’s nothing too big or too small! On this site, people are documenting their journey’s and giving themselves 100 days to improve. A really think setting small goals and giving your self a deadline to complete it is a great thing to do! It gives you something to work towards and look forward to and helps to make a great habit of setting and completing goals.
Hope this small tips help, I’ll keep giving advice as I continue in my own Self Love Journey and figure out what works best for me!
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