(New Video Post) Start A Gratitude Journal #SelfLoveSaturday

February 8, 2014 by

Hey guys, Happy Self Love Saturday!

I’m putting out a new challenge to you guys to help you find a little self love during the month of love, and it is to start  ” A Gratitude Journal”. It’s simple all you have to do is write down one thing that you’re grateful for every single day, it could be anything at all, the simpler the better. Expressing gratitude is one of the easiest ways to feel better about yourself, your life and who you are as a person which is all ultimately self love! I’m going to be doing this every day for the rest of the month and I suggest that you do to and just see how great you feel! #SelfLove

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(New Post) Round Table Discussion: Black TV w/ @issarae @hillmangrad @MissNuma @AshleyBlaine

February 6, 2014 by

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.

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(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

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(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!

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(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.

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(New Video Post) “How To Stop Worrying…” Quick Book Review #SelfLove

January 25, 2014 by

Hey guys!

When I was in Jamaica I started reading the book “How to Stop Worrying and Start Living” by Dale Carnegie and I haven’t finished yet but I had to start talking about it because I LOVE IT! It’s so good and has so many amazing tips for living a better life in every way! This book is truly brining me joy and I had to share a few of the great tips that Mr. Carnegie mentions in this book that are helpful for everything including how to stop worrying. Check out the video below and happy #selflove Saturday

1. Let’s fill our minds with thoughts of peace, courage, health and hope, for “our life is what our thoughts make it”

2. Let’s never try to get even with our enemies, because if we do we will hurt ourselves far more than we hurt them.

3. Count your blessings not your troubles!

4. Let’s not imitate others. Let’s find ourselves and be ourselves, for “envy is ignorance” and “imitation is suicide”.

5. When fate hands you lemons lets make lemonade

6. Let’s forget our own unhappiness —by trying to create a little happiness for others. “When you are good to others, you are best to yourself.”

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(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!

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(New Post) Andrea Lewis Interview with @TahirRegister The B.L.A.C.K Media

January 17, 2014 by

I just did a great interview with Tahir Register of “The B.L.A.C.K Media” We talked about the industry, the hardships of being a person of color in hollywood and our optimism for what’s to come! I truly enjoyed speaking with him and love his hustle for success! Thanks for the interview Tahir and best of luck with everything you do! Listen to the full thing below 🙂

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(New Video Post) “Be Your Own Boss” Interview with @GloriaRoheim

January 14, 2014 by

In the last few months I’ve met a bunch of amazing, inspiring and overall awesome people, (God is definitely guiding me in the right direction) one of those people being Gloria Roheim McRae!  She’s a best-selling author of the book “Be Your Own Boss”, a speaker, and a co-founder of digital strategy company, Wedge15, and  she’s been featured for her expertise in The Huffington Post, Chatelaine Magazine and on Rogers TV. I had the privilege of sitting down with her for her “Boss Interview” series and talking with her a little bit about my journey as an entertainer and why I am my own BOSS! Check out the interview below and go sign up for FREE on her site http://www.byobbook.com/ to watch more interviews and find out about her amazing book! “Be Your Own Boss”. Thank you Gloria for the opportunity and for continuing to inspire us all!

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(New Video Post) Recap Interview with @CeliHangout…incase you missed it

January 14, 2014 by

Tonight I did a great interview with the lovely Franceli Chapman for “Celi’s Hangout” She’s a host, actress and over all hustler! We talked about “Black Actress”, being a women of color in the entertainment business and The Golden Globes! We had a few technical difficulties in the beginning but kept the faith, worked out the kinks and kept the show going! I want to send a big THANK YOU to her for not only having me on her show but also being a big supporter of “Black Actress”. Here is the full interview, enjoy!

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