Black woman story – A Sassy Classy Sophisticated Woman

Cynthia D. Hilaire – A Sit Down With Cyn: Monologues For Black Girls

I’m sitting at home watching reruns of Martin and my phone vibrates to notify me a beautiful Black queen named Cynthia D. Hilaire sent me an email. While reading her email, she mentioned she had a book coming out called, A Sit Down With Cyn: Monologues For Black Girls. Anyone who is close to meContinue reading “Cynthia D. Hilaire – A Sit Down With Cyn: Monologues For Black Girls”

Yvette Cherry (Lola) – It’s All About Olivia Jaine Cosmetics

Ladies, are you ready to talk about makeup? I know I am. Before we get into today’s story, can we acknowledge that COVID-19 has changed all our lives, and how? Personally, I am quarantining at home, so I’ve been meeting most of my guests through Instagram. This week I’m back to present to you anotherContinue reading “Yvette Cherry (Lola) – It’s All About Olivia Jaine Cosmetics”

Dr. Sha-Lai Williams – Dropping Nuggets You Didn’t Know You Needed

Hey everyone, I have to be honest I’m not a huge fan of social media but I’m meeting some of the most coolest and inspirational people on Instagram. Since I’m not branching out into the world like I used to due to Covid my new networking tool is IG and I have to say, I’mContinue reading “Dr. Sha-Lai Williams – Dropping Nuggets You Didn’t Know You Needed”

Lady J – A Place For Brown Girls

Lady J and I crossed paths on Instagram when I first started my IG page for ASCSW. She was one of the first people to follow me and show support while I was getting my blog and Instagram page off the ground. What I love about her page is the fact she talks about selfContinue reading “Lady J – A Place For Brown Girls”

Twyla M. Marks – Talks With Twyla

I learned about Twyla while scrolling through Instagram. I came across her IG live, Talks With Twyla while she was discussing how to maintain your mental health during the pandemic with her guest for the evening. I tuned in because I’m an advocate for mental health stemming from my own experience with depression and rightContinue reading “Twyla M. Marks – Talks With Twyla”

Danella Sparks – Sophisticated Fitness

Danella and I met at a Meetup a few years back when I started Nina Monique Voluptuous Boutique which was my clothing line I started back in 2012. She was such a pleasant soul inside and out. Danella also did modeling for my clothing line and was truly fun, energetic and professional not to mentionContinue reading “Danella Sparks – Sophisticated Fitness”