Month: March 2016

Lifestyle

Tips to Declutter Your Closet

March 14, 2016
By LaShanda Millner-Murphy Do you open your closet door every morning only ask the same question, “What am I going to wear today?” If your answer is to give little or no thought on how to change the outfit you wear regularly then your wardrobe ritual or lack of one occurs for one of two reasons: You have many optional pieces of clothing, but the pieces are not capable of being used in various ways; or The few pieces dangling on the hanger are not functioning together.…
2016 March/April

Apparel Designed for Fashionable, Active Women

March 14, 2016
By Tonya Jameson When most people think of fashion design, New York and Parisian runways come to mind. Talibah Dawan imagines Serena Williams diving for a tennis ball. Dawan’s fashion world is sweaty, active and cute. Dawan owns Charlotte-based Cotton Locks Inc.…
Finance

5 Tips to Get Your Finances Back on Track

March 14, 2016
By Marsha Barnes We all have moments when our budgets suddenly take a nosedive, our movement towards our debt goals are a bit unbalanced, and our credit score just took a hit. Yikes! How do we dust ourselves off and hop back on the saddle towards gaining financial bliss.…
Business

Marketing for ‘Mompreneurs’

March 12, 2016
By Nepherterra Estrada Moms are the most efficient creatures on the planet. Think about it. Moms are masters of creating processes to streamline life so they can get more done during the day. They are multitasking queens who often juggle school schedules, carpools and the family finances.…
2016 March/April

The Journey to Fit is Hard

March 11, 2016
3 Women Share How Weight Loss Goals Turned to Healthy Lifestyles By Tonya Jameson Each year, many of us make resolutions to lose weight, cut sugar, eat healthier and exercise more. We drink the latest cleanses, embrace trendy diets and (re)join gyms.…
Business

4 Things to Know About Your Brand

March 9, 2016
By Alease McClenningham Your brand defines who you are and what you do, while also setting you apart from others like you. It emphasizes the unique value that you offer your customers. It’s the reason they buy from you and not from someone else.…
Business

Cab Company Just for Kids

March 2, 2016
By Eren Simpson If you’re a parent with multiple kids, all with different after-school schedules, or you’re a working parent who has to be at work before the bus comes to pick up the kids for school … the struggle to figure out how to be everywhere at once is over.…
Food

Chefs Making Their Mark in Culinary Arts

March 2, 2016
By Jimese Orange With social media hashtags such as #blackowned, #buyblack and #blackbusiness trending, it’s easier than ever for potential customers to find and support local businesses and recycle dollars within the community, especially during the holiday season. In the culinary arts and local food scene, chefs are connecting with and servicing customers in unconventional ways, beyond the usual restaurant venture.…