Just Love

I’ve put so many restrictions on love: how and why I should love, how and why I should BE loved. Whatever happened to just loving for the sake of it? Nothing in return, just giving love to others despite what my past notions may have been on giving and receiving love. Until I free myself...
Business - "Oh Little Me"

Business – “Oh Little Me”

I caught up a few weeks ago with some friends of mine and a joke was made suggesting that I have a “little complex”. What’s a little complex you ask? I describe it as not being able to see the worth in your accomplishments. Thinking less of yourself. I got a real kick out of...
SayWord Wednesday - French Montana featuring Diddy & Rick Ross – Shot Caller (Remix)

SayWord Wednesday – French Montana featuring Diddy & Rick Ross – Shot Caller (Remix)

Yes I took it there! You should know by now that my taste in music is all over the map. While drying my nails and browsing online I found this and just had to give it the SayWord!? treatment.
Make Me Over

Make Me Over

If you would have told me that the first month of being an entrepreneur was going to be this difficult, I wouldn’t have believed you. In my mind for years, the hardest part was deciding that I would make that jump. January was one of the most trying times of my life. I spent weeks...
Mixin' Monday - Fool's Gold Radio - February 2012 Mix

Mixin’ Monday – Fool’s Gold Radio – February 2012 Mix

We’ve got a bit of a crush on A-Trak, not only because he is one of THE funniest people on my twitter timeline or Kanye’s personal go-to dude, but he is one of the greatest DJs today. This week in Mixin’ Monday we feature his latest – Fool’s Gold Radio – February 2012 Mix ....
Women in Business - MMKpr LLC

Women in Business – MMKpr LLC

Melissa M. Keklak moved to California to begin her own publicity business, MMKpr. MMKpr is a full service publicity firm specializing in the music and entertainment industries. It is owned and operated by Melissa who is currently the publicist of record for a variety of musicians and corporations. She oversees all media outreach, red carpet...
dj p plus [@djpplus] & dj lissa monet [@djlissamonet] present: love letters and broken hearts v.3

dj p plus [@djpplus] & dj lissa monet [@djlissamonet] present: love letters and broken hearts v.3

Every year around this time I look forward to DJ Pplus and DJ Lissa Monet compiling the love letters and broken hearts mixtape. This is now the third year they put out this mixtape. Other than the great songs, what I love most about this is that its two mixes packaged together. The “love letters”...
SayWord Wednesday - Tavi Gevinson's rendition of Neil Young's "Heart of Gold"

SayWord Wednesday – Tavi Gevinson’s rendition of Neil Young’s “Heart of Gold”

Tavi Gevinson Performs “Heart of Gold” from CADAVER @ The Standard East Village, NYFW 2012 from JAMS on Vimeo.
Fall In Love With Working Out

Fall In Love With Working Out

Lifting Weights is not for everyone. Spin Class is not for everyone. Zumba is not for everyone. Yoga is not for everyone. Running is not for everyone.  As with significant others, you must date fitness before you fall in love. Try out different classes, group workouts, boot camps, or even personal trainers before taking the...
BLACK DIAMONDS ART COLLECTION 2012

BLACK DIAMONDS ART COLLECTION 2012

 Ashley McKenzie-Barnes premiered last week her latest art collection titled Black Diamonds – which is entirely dedicated to 7 women who have made great strides as black women performers in the Jazz and Motown scene, dating back earlier than 1900 who to this day still have a strong impact on music and culture today. These...
Mixin' Monday - Whitney Houston mix

Mixin’ Monday – Whitney Houston mix

As a little girl I grew up listening to Whitney, my mother introduced me to her. Through my life Whitney was there through all of my life’s moments. I will always remember her as the soundtrack to my memories, with my mother and my family. After watching the Grammy’s, which I’m sure we can agree...
How to - Valentine's Day Dinner for Two

How to – Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two

Valentine’s Day. An overrated “holiday” or a romantic day to show your love and appreciation for your significant other? Everyone’s interpretation is different, so why not make your special night just as unique with a homemade dinner instead of the hustle and bustle of a restaurant?  We’re on a budget, remember?   On the menu:...
Real Estate - Stop renting and BUY!

Real Estate – Stop renting and BUY!

It’s 11:00pm. You’re home watching TV and are a bit restless, probably because your bestie conned you into meeting her a few hours ago for a latte and now you’re WIRED. You’re watching one of those real estate shows where an agent is helping a young single find a property. Only this chipper 20something Redhead...