Fro Fashion Week

The Fro Fashion week was Feb 18-19Th 2011 and it was an amazing event. It was the very first event of its kind that was catered to The Natural Chic. The creator Tarin Boone did a great job from the workshops, Mix and mingle, Beauty lounge to the fashion show. The Fro Fashion show is a two day exclusive conference that will now be held twice a year (Spring & Fall) and it sets the trends in the natural hair care, beauty and fashion industries.

T.Boone Creator of Fro Fashion show

At the Fro Fashion show I had a chance to meet some amazing Natural beauties. Please enjoy the interviews I had with Design Essentials, Naturally curly and Thirsty roots. I would also like to Thank the ladies of ANF for showing up and representing at the fro fashion show for our group. And a big shout out to Leah Patterson and Jerry Gentry you girls really did your thing.

Please check out the great video of the fashion show. Please enjoy the video along with my interview below.

My Interview with Sharina Hill the CEO, Editor-Chief of Thirsty roots

How long have you been in business? Sharina: for about a year

Sharina Hill with Tarin Boone the creator of Fro Fashion week

What do you love most about what Thirsty roots is doing? Sharina: I love connecting and helping people.

What can we expect from thirsty roots in 2012? Sharina: We are going to take thirsty roots to the streets, salons and more events.

What has been the challenging part of being CEO, Editor-In Chief? Sharina: Some times it is not so easy to connect with people because some time we can be divided into the relax group and the natural group, also other challenging are when people think that wearing your hair natural is not professional.

Thank you Sharina for the wonder mini interview.

You can find Thirsty roots at Thirsty roots.com

I know when most of us decided to go natural we did the big chop in our bathroom. With a mirror and scissor, Well Michelle one of Key Martin's client's decided she wanted to do her big chop at the fro fashions which was fab-u-lous. Most of the natural beauties were saying that they would have loved that support that Michelle had.

Diana Ross looking Naturally Beautiful

I met Michelle Breyer the President of Naturally Curly. She was truly an eye opener to speak to as she talked about natural hair being a multicultural thing. Please look for a full interview with her coming soon.

Me with Cyntelia Abrams from Design Essentials

I completed a mini interview with Cyntelia Abrams of Design Essentials. It was a pleasure to get a chance to connect with such a positive spirit. She was kind enough to invite me to the corporate office. Where I had the chance to interview more of Design Essentials staff. There will be a full interview in April 2011 with most of the DE team.

Jerry ,Rich from Shea Moisture and me

I did not have the pleasure to interview Rich Dennis from Shea moisture but I did get the chance to take a picture with him. I love the Shea moisture soap from Shea Moisture if you have not tried it you are truly missing a wonderful product. By the way if someone reads this and knows Rich can you let him know Unique Connections is looking for a full interview.....:)

Will of Soft and Free

I had a chance to slip in the media room while Will Williams from Soft and free was giving an interview, but I was unable to complete my own. So please look for a full interview soon.

 
Thanks to everyone that took the time to take pictures with me as well as sit with me for an interview your time was greatly Appreciate

If you are looking for a beautiful tasty cake then you have come to right place to find out more about Soo Soo Tasty Cakes

Soo Soo Tasty Cakes

678-590-1454
P. O. Box 2315, Powder Springs, GA 30127
soosootasty@gmail.com
http://www.soosootasty.com/

How did you get into making cakes?

I always had a connection to baking & cooking since I was 10. My Grandmother Mary & Elsie Goodman always had me in the kitchen helping out, but I never knew this would become a passion for me. Cake Designing is a form of Art for me and it helps me to create or recreate ideas for my clients. I work as an Art Teacher and it is a part of my nature to see the beauty in everything.

Are your cakes affordable?

Yes, They are priced at a minimum verses other cake shops. It also depends on all the elements that goes into designing the cake. I will sketch a design and get ideas from the client to complete the order.

Who inspires you?

I’m inspired by having a gift to create and make my clients happy and getting others to trust I will make their ideas shine throw my design. As an artist you must be able to see someone else’s idea.

What are the best moments of having a cake business?

My best moments are completing each design or event and having a happy customer.

What was your title before you had your own business?

I was a Special Needs Teacher and Behavioral Specialist before I decided it was time to full fill my dreams as a business owner.

Does your family support you and your business?

Yes, my family supports me and they sometimes help with the events. My sister is the creator behind my website, she is also a Cake Designer, Master Chef and Masseuse. My other sister manages my steps and keeps me motivated and she’s an Art Teacher in the De Kalb School System. I look to them for guidance and as their older sister they look for me to do my best.

What would you like to add?
I would like to thank you for allowing me to share my love of Cake Design
Unique Connections would like to Thank So So for sharing her story.

Diana Carrol

Cherice Rush-Harris

I am please to introduce Cherice Antoinette Rush-Harris she is an Author and a Writer. The name of her book is "Three Day Old Roses". her website is inkddreamsllc.weebly.com. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did giving it.

1) what inspired you to write this book?

The need to share my story with other women who may have been stigmatized from not being a primary custodial parent.The need to close that chapter in my life for good. The book was therapeutic for me in writing it. It was like spreading the ashes of the dead.

Three Day Old Roses

3) Tell the readers a little about your self? I am creative,I don't care for corporate work, but did it for ten years. I am an intimate soul to my core and My children are the most important beings in this world. I love to eat, but it is a challenge to maintain a desirable physique.I love flying kites at the break of spring. I am a hopeless romantic. Music is my first love and all time passion. I write to relieve my mind and inspire others.

5) What authors do you like? Toni Morrison, Terry McMillan..I love reading about music, fashion and rags to riches biographies. My favorite is the biography of Quincy Jones.

6) Where did you get the name of your book from? I found the cover on lulu.com, which is where I published my book. The initial title was "Stolen Star." Then I looked at that cover and the black was reminiscent of death to me, and darkness of black is what makes roses die. They are real pretty when you first get them.

7)What has been your challenge as a writer?
Following through,For this project it was going back to that space in my life. If I could completely erase it and never have met him I would.

Cherice Book of Poetry

8)What encouraging words do you have for new writers?

One step at a time. Believe in yourself. It is okay to be your own biggest critic. But also be your number one believer. If you do not believe in you then you will not ever be able to share or sell the story you want to tell.Try not to procrastinate. Do today what you didn't do yesterday.
Thanks to Cherice for sharing her story with my wonderful readers.