Socialite Spotlight: Daina Falk
Daina Falk is expert of food—both eating it and cooking it. A skilled cook and nutrition aficionado, she also enjoys the occasional indulgence, particularly when it comes to learning about cultures through their cuisine. Daina is currently launching her own brand called The Hungry Fan and a television show of the same name in which […]
What He Wants
The Keys to Sharing Space By Tripp There are many steps to take when you get into a relationship. The first date. The first kiss. Meeting the friends. Meeting the parents. Then, when things get more serious, you may choose to live together. If you’ve lived with another person before, then you know the […]
A Belle In Brooklyn By Demetria Lucas
The Go-to Girl for Advice on Living Your Best Single Life Review by Teryl Warren At a time when single women – particularly single Black women – are being inundated with statistics that indicate dire dating straits, author Demetria Lucas shares with her reader, a stat that may be less sensational, but is equally worthy […]
Purse Strings
FOUNDATION FOR LIVING BEAUTY INTERVIEW WITH AMIE PETERSEN In a world where tremendous importance is placed on a woman’s outer appearance, the devastating physical effects of illness or trauma often adds an emotional layer of suffering that impedes the overall recovery process. As a professional in the beauty and entertainment industries for more than […]
Well Said
Tips for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction: Choose safe cosmetics free of toxic chemicals. Read the label to avoid synthetic ingredients. Top cosmetics to avoid: • anti-aging creams with lactic acid, glycolic, AHA and BHA acids • hair dyes • liquid hand soaps with triclosan/triclocarban • nail polish and removers with formaldehyde, DBP or toluene […]
Downtime
REJUVENATION NATION: PALM SPRINGS BY FRANCESCA MERCED Just over 100 miles east of Los Angeles is one of my favorite destinations on the planet: Palm Springs. During the hot summer months, temperatures regularly soar into 110’s in this quiet resort community– which makes for delightful nighttime swimming. (Imagine having your own 10-foot deep outdoor bathtub!) […]
Cover Story: 9/11/11
9/11/11 By Teryl Warren The people of the United States suffered a tremendous trauma on September 11, 2001. Loved ones and heroes were maimed and killed; and somewhere in the rubble of demolished buildings and twisted plane wreckage, our senses of innocence, normalcy and safety became, seemingly, irreparably damaged, as well. The tragedies of September […]
Mr. Right
MICHAEL B. JORDAN By Teryl Warren So, ladies, what exactly is your image of “Mr. Right?” Is he the quarterback of the football team? A hero who will protect you from all possible harm? Or is “Mr. Right” an “Average Joe” with a heart of gold? Well, if any of these describes your ideal guy, […]
What He Wants
Anything Good is Worth Working For By Tripp We all look forward to the wonderful three-day weekend in September where we take off for Labor Day. We get a guilt-free day off from work to relax. But, we aren’t allowed to take off from our other daily work: our relationships. Sometimes you see two people […]
Socialite Spotlight: Haily Zaki
Haily Zaki is a seasoned communications professional with diverse experience spanning the creative industries. Her clients include architects, designers, interior designers, media platforms, educational institutions, non-profits, and other socially progressive and purpose-driven organizations. She is the co-founder of de LaB (design east of La Brea), an informal networking group and non-profit that brings together creative […]