Turning a passion into a career isn’t always an easy feat. Yet Fatima B. has achieved that goal and made it her livelihood. In 2008, Fatima B.’s work was recognized by the editorial staff of Black Beat and Right On! magazines, two long-standing urban teen publications. Fatima was tapped as one of the magazines’ Fashion Directors. From choosing shoot locations and hiring models, to teaming with esteemed photographers such as Keith Major and guiding the theme of the fashion spreads, she has engaged in every aspect of the fashion editorial process. As a Fashion Director, Fatima has styled celebrities such as R&B singer Christina Milian, rapper Tyga, BET personality Terrence J, rapper Juelz Santana and Soulja Boy. Check out our interview with the young fashionista about her journey ➫ (more…)

Dr. Jennifer Wyman spends her days working with our furry, cuddly friends at Newton Veterinary Hospital. The Sussex, NJ native, who graduated from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2008, has one of the top 10 jobs requested by kids during childhood! So we sat down with the avid animal lover (she enjoys being outdoors hiking with her dog Emma and riding her horse Royal on her off-days) to discuss her passionate journey to becoming a veterinarian. For the interview ➫ (more…)

Sharon Gordon is the proud owner/operator of Salon Balisi, a salon studio in Dunwoody, GA. A graduate of Empire Beauty School and a licensed cosmetologist for three years, Sharon operated a home-based mini salon for a few months before moving on to a stylist position at Hair Cuttery. After a year of salon experience serving a multi-cultural clientele, she was ready for complete independence as a salon owner and opened her first studio in… (READ MORE)

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Krystle Coleman is the 23-year-old owner of Midori Star Media (established in 2007). Krystle had simple dreams to be a writer. By 18, she was interning with Def Jam records and now at 23 she has her own public relations firm. She is the leading publicist for artists like Trina, Plies, and Rick Ross amongst other musicians that are signed to the Slip-N-Slide family. She is also one of the top young freelance celebrity publicists in the country. As a journalist, she has interviewed T.I., Lloyd, Bobby Valentino, Brooke Valentine, and Pit-bull.

Born on November 2, 1985 in Detroit, Michigan, this entertainment publicist started her creative writing career at the age of 14. After discovering her passion for writing, Krystle became extremely interested in liberal arts and the basic fundamentals of poetry, music and most of all her English homework. Following her graduation from the Academy of Oak Park High School with Honors, Krystle Coleman attended Florida Memorial University located in Miami, Florida and majored in Mass Communications concentrating in Public Relations and Journalism. Krystle recently graduated from FMU with honors.

Click HERE to check out our interview with Krystle Coleman (Ms. Midori Star) as she discusses the highs and lows of the industry, her path to success, and her upcoming plans for expanding her PR empire!

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Eugenia Westbrook, Esq. is an attorney based in the Washington, D.C. area. Born and raised in Cary, N.C. Eugenia attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed a dual-degree in Philosophy and African-American studies. Upon gaining her Bachelors, Eugenia attended North Carolina Central University, School of Law and earned her Juris Doctorate. After completing her doctorate, Eugenia attended Georgetown University Law Center and completed her Master’s in Tax Law (LLM).

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Nadia Hallgren is a Bronx born and raised cinematographer. She attended Hunter College in New York City and received a degree in Film and Media. One day she was lucky enough to meet filmmaker and producer, Tia Lessin. At the time Tia was producing for Michael Moore and hired Nadia as a production assistant to work what would be Nadia’s first film, Fahrenheit 9/11. ‘F 9/11′ turned out to be the most successful documentary in history. With that under her belt (as well as meeting some great folks on set), she began shooting documentary films. As of today, cinematography has taken Nadia to Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and across the U.S.

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